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Highfill City Council Meeting – September 8, 2026

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City Council meeting graphic featuring the Highfill logo on a beige background, with the headline “City Council Meeting” in large blue text and the tagline “Working Together for Highfill” beneath it. The image shows a formal council chamber with a curved wooden dais, labeled seats for mayor and council members, microphones, and U.S. and state flags on either side.

The Highfill City Council will meet for its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Highfill City Council Chambers.

The meeting gives residents an opportunity to follow city business, hear department updates, provide public comment, and learn about matters affecting Highfill.


Meeting Participation Guidelines:

The City of Highfill encourages residents to participate in City Council meetings. To help ensure an orderly and efficient meeting, attendees are asked to follow these guidelines:

  • Sign-In Required: All attendees must sign in upon arrival. The sign-in process helps the City maintain accurate attendance records.
  • Meeting Materials: Residents may scan the QR code provided at the sign-in table or visit the City of Highfill website to review the meeting packet.
  • Public Comments: Residents who wish to address the City Council must provide their name and address on the sign-up sheet located at the podium before the meeting begins. The Mayor will call on speakers during the designated Public Comment portion of the agenda.
  • Community Participation: Resident involvement plays an important role in the City’s decision-making process.

Agenda Overview

The September City Council meeting agenda includes:

  • Call to Order
  • Roll Call
  • Pledge of Allegiance
  • Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
  • Public Comment
  • New Business
  • Approval of the 2025 Water and Sewer Audit
  • Approval of August 2026 Financial Reports
  • Department and Committee Reports
  • Mayor’s Report
  • Announcements and Discussion
  • Adjournment

New Business

The September City Council agenda includes three items under New Business: a Gentry Public Schools update, the Morales and Perez Annexation, and authorization related to a City bank account reassignment.

Gentry Public Schools Update
Mark Scott will provide an update from Gentry Public Schools during the meeting. This item gives the City Council and community an opportunity to hear information directly from the school district.

Morales and Perez Annexation
The City Council will consider the Morales and Perez Annexation. The supporting documents include the Petition for Annexation and the Order Authorizing Annexation Pursuant to A.C.A. § 14-40-609, which citizens can review before the meeting.

Map showing a proposed annexation area outlined in red along a short segment of road near West Highway 12 and Bald Eagle Drive.

Supporting Documents:

The Council will review the annexation matter and consider the action presented at the meeting.

Authorization of Bank Account Reassignment
Council will consider authorization related to the reassignment of an existing City bank account to the Water Fund. The account was no longer being used for the General Fund. Rather than closing the existing account and opening a new account, the City reassigned the account to the Water Department to set aside funds for repayment of the loan associated with the City of Highfill Regional Connection to NACA.

The account had a zero balance at the time of reassignment, so no resources were transferred between funds and the reassignment did not affect the City’s financial statements.

Council will consider formally documenting the reassignment and ratifying the action by resolution. The resolution will establish a clear record of the account’s reassignment and its purpose.


Financial Reports, Department Updates & Mayor’s Report

The City Council will review the 2025 Water and Sewer Audit and August 2026 Financial Reports and receive updates from City departments and committees, followed by the Mayor’s Report. These reports provide an overview of the City’s financial activity, current projects, operations, and activities throughout Highfill.

Updates will be presented by:

  • Community Development Department
  • Fire Department
  • Highfill Parks Advisory Committee
  • Police Department
  • Public Works Department
  • Mayor’s Report

Access Meeting Materials

The City Council meeting packet is available online for public review. Residents are encouraged to review materials in advance of the meeting.

• View the September 2026 Regular City Council Meeting Packet


Meeting Information

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Highfill City Council Chambers

We hope to see you there!


Virtual Attendance

Residents who cannot attend in person are encouraged to participate remotely. Virtual attendance information and access instructions are available on the City of Highfill website. Whether in person or online, your engagement is critical—help us make Highfill a community where everyone’s voice matters.


Stay Connected with Highfill

Water & Sewer Committee Vacancy

The City of Highfill is currently seeking one additional member to serve on the Highfill Water & Sewer Committee.

If you’re interested in contributing to your community and helping shape the future of Highfill’s water and sewer services, we encourage you to apply. Citizen volunteers play an important role in supporting City initiatives and providing valuable input to the City Council.

For more information or to apply, please visit the City of Highfill Employment & Board Vacancies page.


Every Person Counts: Why the Census Matters

Promotional graphic from the City of Highfill titled “Every Person Counts: Why the Census Matters.” The graphic explains that the census impacts the community for the next 10 years. Five sections highlight key points: funding for roads, infrastructure, parks, safety, and schools; planning improvements and budgeting; determining government representation; ensuring fair resources and opportunities; and that completing the census is quick and important. A “Did You Know?” section notes the census occurs every 10 years, influences distribution of federal funding, and that missed households affect community funding for a decade. The message ends with “Together, let’s ensure every resident counts—and every opportunity for Highfill counts too. Thank you for helping build a stronger Highfill!

The U.S. Census occurs once every 10 years, but the information collected impacts communities for the following decade.

The U.S. Census does much more than count people—it helps determine funding, infrastructure planning, public services, and representation for the next decade.

A complete and accurate count helps Highfill:

  • Secure funding for roads, water and sewer infrastructure, parks, public safety, and other community services.
  • Plan responsibly for future growth and development.
  • Strengthen grant applications and long-term planning efforts.
  • Ensure our community receives fair representation as our population grows.

When the next Census takes place, every resident’s participation helps strengthen Highfill’s future.

Because when everyone is counted, everyone benefits.

It’s My Town!