The Mountain Home City Council approved the purchase of a truck for the Street Department during a short meeting Thursday evening that lasted under 20 minutes. The council authorized the acquisition of a Ford F-550 Super Duty with just 114 miles on the odometer. The vehicle will be purchased from a company in Bryant at a cost of $64,995.
In addition to the vehicle purchase, the council approved adjustments to the 2026 budget. They also conducted the second review of an ordinance to adopt the 2026 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 guidelines, commonly referred to as the National Electric Code. The ordinance's third and final reading is scheduled during the council's next meeting. Building Official Clay Strain informed the council that no contractors have raised concerns about the proposed regulation.
The council further initiated a discussion on modifying how ordinances are advanced under the rule suspension process. Starting in January, the council will need to read ordinances three times in one session to expedite adoption. City Clerk Scott Liles proposed streamlining the process by eliminating the need for second and third repeated readings of ordinances. Liles explained that this change could save time and enhance clarity for attendees. City Attorney Roger Morgan confirmed the proposed change would comply with legal requirements. Liles requested members consider the idea and revisit it for discussion and a possible vote in December.