4-15-22 - Weekly Snapshot

CITY OF HOT SPRINGS
WEEKLY SNAPSHOT

APRIL 15, 2022

CAPS PRAISE

Solid Waste / Randy Atkinson, Director

Solid Waste CAPS driver Michael Bell Resident writes in apprecation of CAPS
operates a crane to load limbs on Thursday
at a residence in Hot Springs. In a recent letter to the editor published in the Sentinel-Record, a resident commended
the efforts of one of the City's CAPS crew members – Michael Bell, who has been with
Clean Mon. – Fri. the City since 2012.
Attractive 6 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Property 501-321-6921 Milly West wrote that she was “fascinated” as she sat on the steps of her house and
Service cityhs.net/CAPS watched Michael skillfully load their wood scraps into the truck, then raked and
collected the smaller debris. She called into the Solid Waste office to let them know
“what a special and downright decent, hardworking man they have in Michael.”

Michael started out as a Transfer/Tractor Driver before moving to the litter crew, then
last October to CAPS.

CAPS – Clean, Attractive Property Service – is a service provided by the Solid
Waste Department to city residents who wish to dispose of large bulky items,
such as couches, mattresses, furniture, brush, and appliances (i.e., washers, dryers,
refrigerators, freezers and water heaters).

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CLEAR WELL CONSTRUCTION

Lake Ouachita Water Supply Project

Digging for 3 million gallon well Ofc. Mikki
Yamauchi
Site preparation has begun for the clear well at
the new water treatment plant site as a part of
the Lake Ouachita Water Supply Project. John
Jenkins Construction, the local excavation sub-
contractor to Natgun, the water treatment plant
clear well contractor, is seen clearing the way for
the 3 million gallon clear well, which is the same
volume as the Cornerstone Water Tank, seen at
right. The clear well will be 160 feet wide by 40
feet high, as marked by stakes at the site. Natgun
was awarded the $4.2 million clear well contract
in November, and the project is expected to be
completed this October.

RECRUITMENT

Police / Chris Chapmond, Chief

Det. Brian HSPD Open House
Branstetter
The Police Department hosted a
Recruitment Open House on Wednesday,
April 14, for individuals interested in a
law enforcement career. Numerous staff
were in attendance to give testimonials
and share experiences.

Applications are available year-round
at the Human Resources Department
or for download at www.cityhs.net/
HSPDapplication. The next physical
test and written exam will take place on
Saturday, May 21, so applications need to
be submitted no later than Friday, May 13.

For more information, call 501-321-6841.

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Spicer reappointed to McCabe, Garcia pass AML certification
statewide board
Mayor Pat McCabe and Karen Garcia of the City
Governor Asa Hutchinson of Hot Springs Board of Directors were recently
announced the appointment of
recognized by the Arkansas Municipal
Hot Springs Deputy League (AML) for maintaining their
City Manager Lance status of Certified Municipal Officials
Spicer to the Arkansas through the AML’s Voluntary
Fire and Police Pension Certified Continuing Education
Review Board for a Program.
term that expires on
Jan. 1, 2026. Spicer Pat McCabe McCabe and Garcia were honored
Lance Spicer was formerly vice- Karen Garcia during the AML 2022 Winter
chairman, and was reappointed
as an employer member. Conference on March 26-28. They
had previously completed 15 core
The Arkansas Fire and Police Level 1 hours in the program, and
Pension Review Board was maintained their certification by
established by Act 381 of 1983. earning six continuing education
Its legal charge is to enforce hours of study. To maintain
Arkansas laws that govern certification, graduates must
funding of local fire and police complete six hours of continuing
pension funds and to enforce the education workshops each year.
legal level of benefit payments
from each pension fund.

T O U C H -A -T R U C K

Lakeside School District / City of Hot Springs

City departments bring big trucks

The Solid Waste cardboard collection truck,
a Fire Department truck and SWAT's big
rig were among the vehicles available for
youth at Lakeside Primary and Intermediate
schools' Touch-A-Truck event on
April 9. Kids enjoyed learning about,
climbing on, and honking the horns
of the variety of oversized vehicles.

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POLICE

Chris Chapmond, Chief

HSPD offering child car seat safety checks

The Hot Springs Police Department (HSPD) recently had five of its staff
members receive National Child Passenger Safety Certification. To receive
this certificate, an individual must complete a 3-day/24-hour course, pass
three written exams, complete several car seat installation scenarios and
complete a one-day car seat installation event.

Car Seat Technicians are able to educate the public
on proper car seat safety, such as if car seats are
expired, finding the right car seat, best practices
and any other related concerns.

At this time, individuals can make an
appointment to have car seats checked by calling
the HSPD front desk at 501-321-6789, ext. 6701
or 6702, and ask for a car seat technician. The
appointment takes about 15 to 20 minutes per car
seat. It is requested that when these appointments
take place, that the child designated for each
specific car seat be present for optimal car seat
safety checks.

HSPD hopes to have this initiative in full operation by the end of May, which
will allow these educators to host car seat safety clinics in addition to the
appointments.

Congratulations to Community Service Assistant (CSA) Sarah Jones,
Community Service Assistant (CSA) Rena Spence, Dispatcher Leigh Cobb,
Officer Mikki Yamauchi and Officer James Yerina for this accomplishment.

Saturday – Sunday, April 23 – 24

Residents can clean out the garage, spruce up the yard and discard of unwanted items in a
nearby roll-off container during the upcoming Solid Waste Department's annual citywide
Spring Fling Cleanup.

The roll-off containers will be placed in all six city districts during the cleanup. For
locations and more information about the cleanup, visit www.cityhs.net/Spring-Fling.

Weekly Snapshot highlights some of the recent projects from the various City of Hot Springs
departments and is part of the City’s efforts to broaden its communications with the public.
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