The Goodman Police Department received a big boost recently from the Bella Vista Police Department in Bella Vista, Ark.
The donation of uniforms and more is valued at least $5,000, estimated Goodman Police Chief Curt Drake.
Drake told Goodman City Council members on Tuesday night that the Bella Vista Police Department recently donated 30 complete sets of uniforms, a cage for the Charger, a gun rack and a computer mount.
Drake said the department was very excited to have such a large donation and said he wanted to send a "huge thank you" to Bella Vista.
Aldermen said they will get a thank-you card and have all the city council members and police officers sign it before sending it south.
The police department also received approval to fix the power steering on the department's SUV.
Discussion during the regular city council meeting centered on the Landis property, which council members have taken steps to condemn. A potential buyer for the property could renovate it rather than tear it down. Mayor Greg Richmond said, if the situation were to get to that point, he would encourage the purchaser to work with the city's building inspector to make a proper decision on the cost and time involved in renovating the house.
Other discussion involved some talk of unofficial plans the school district has to build a new elementary school in Goodman, after the other building was severely damaged during the April tornado. Construction could start next year.
In related business, aldermen learned that the new ballpark lights are complete. The other lights were also damaged in the tornado.
Before closing out the meeting, aldermen approved $33,157.50 in bills and transfers.
General News on 12/07/2017