City of Corcoran City Council Work Session Meeting November 13, 2025

Monday, February 16, 2026

Administration 2026 budget presentation

Human Resources 2025 accomplishments and 2026 outlook

Communications department updates and branding

IT department infrastructure and software projects

Public Safety video storage and server upgrades

City Clerk election recap and 2026 planning

Finance department challenges and potential shift from ABDO contract

Finance director recruitment and job classification

Operations (Streets and Parks) budget and staffing

Fleet management and facility maintenance reallocations

Street maintenance projects and pavement rejuvenation

Municipal State Aid (MSA) maintenance funding

Notable Quotes (3)

I'd like to say we kept the best department for last in terms of presentations, but that was a really well done job by the admin team.

Jay
Budget presentationIntroduction to the operations budget presentation.

We weren't really transparent with the level of effort you not unintentionally but we're refining our budget and improving those transparencies.

Kevin
Budget transparencyExplaining the reallocation of personnel costs between streets and parks.

I would prefer to be investing in our employee if we're spending money rather than paying a premium to someone who who is wearing our jersey temporarily.

Jay
Finance department staffingDiscussing the transition from contracted ABDO finance staff to a full-time in-house finance director.

People (10)

McKeCouncil Member

Participated in meeting roll call.

LanternCouncil Member

Participated in meeting roll call.

FriedrichCouncil Member

Participated in meeting roll call.

Baron CampCouncil Member

Participated in meeting roll call.

NichollsCouncil Member

Participated in meeting roll call.

JayStaff

Presented administration and finance budgets.

AliciaStaff

Presented on IT, communications, and elections.

KathyAccounts Payable Clerk

Recognized for improving vendor relationships.

KeshaFormer Finance Director

Former employee with ABDO who managed city escrow.

KevinStaff

Presented operations, streets, and parks budget.

Places Mentioned

City HallArkansas (Location of outsourced finance staff)

Events & Meetings (2)

  • September 25th (IT server approval meeting)
  • December 11th (Charter commission amendments meeting)
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City of Corcoran City Council Work Session Meeting November 13, 2025 - Corcoran Recorder