Baxter County Quorum Court Approves Federal Funds for Bennetts Bayou Bridge

The Quorum Court also addressed budget items, library usage, and personnel changes in a brief meeting.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:20pm

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The Baxter County Quorum Court met in a brief 40-minute session on Tuesday, approving all 8 items on the agenda. Key actions included appropriating federal-aid monies for the Bennetts Bayou Bridge replacement, adjusting the county budget, and reappointing a member to the Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department Board.

Why it matters

The Quorum Court's approval of federal funds for the Bennetts Bayou Bridge project demonstrates the county's ability to secure critical infrastructure improvements. The other budget and personnel decisions reflect the Quorum Court's ongoing oversight and management of county operations and resources.

The details

The Quorum Court approved several budget-related ordinances, including appropriating $6,412.02 in fees to the Sheriff's Office, $150,000 in carryover funds to the Road and Bridge budget, and $96,062.84 from the Airport Fund to the Airport Grants Fund. They also repealed a previous ordinance related to district court accounting and re-appropriated funds for worker's compensation deficits. Additionally, the Quorum Court approved the reappointment of Richard Hytinen to the Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department Board of Commissioners.

  • The Quorum Court met in regular session on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The meeting lasted less than 40 minutes.

The players

Baxter County Quorum Court

The legislative body of Baxter County, Arkansas that oversees county operations and budgets.

Dennis Frank

Presented the Budget Committee report to the Quorum Court.

Kim Crow-Sheaner

Gave a presentation on the annual 2025 reports showing an upward trend on residents utilizing library programs and resources.

Judge Litty

The Baxter County Judge who stated the county has been working on the Bennetts Bayou Bridge replacement for a year.

Richard Hytinen

Reappointed to the Clarkridge Volunteer Fire Department Board of Commissioners.

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What they’re saying

“we've been working on this for a year”

— Judge Litty, Baxter County Judge

What’s next

The Bennetts Bayou Bridge replacement project will now move forward with the secured federal-aid funding.

The takeaway

The Baxter County Quorum Court demonstrated its ability to efficiently manage county operations, infrastructure, and personnel through a series of unanimous votes on a range of budget, project, and administrative matters.