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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Public comments (6)
Opposed the award, noting other Arkansas cities have used competitors like HydroAg Environmental and DRT Biosolids, and urged the city to re-bid and comparison-shop before spending nearly $1 million.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 12:14 →Credited citizen engagement with pressuring Denali to file a lagoon closure plan with the state that same morning, saying it will 'stop the stink' for Fort Smith.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 14:34 →Said Denali 'does not have a good track record working with this city' and urged the board to work more judiciously rather than defaulting to the status quo.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 17:10 →Compared doing business with Denali to buying from a neighbor who keeps dumping trash in your yard — asked why the city rewards a company that hurt the north side.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 19:05 →Asked where the waste would be dumped, questioned whether due diligence had been done, and asked the board to table the item.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 20:32 →Voiced support, saying she trusted the department heads and that the urgency of the lagoon cleaning justified moving forward.
Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Sep 15, 2026 · 21:00 →