Benton public meetings in 2021
61 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council will vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including a non-exclusive franchise for Unite Private Networks to provide fiber-based communications, a contract with EDAFIO Technologies for IT services, partial redemption of 2012 capital improvement bonds, and a rezoning at 416 5th Street from R2 to R3. Also on the agenda are appointments to the A&P Commission and Public Utilities Commission, a waiver of competitive bidding for water purification valves, and a business authorization for Brian Black. The meeting includes approval of minutes from November 22, 2021, committee reports, and public comments.
- Ordinance 80: Non-exclusive franchise to Unite Private Networks LLC for fiber-based communications, establishing franchise fees
- Resolution 115: Contract with EDAFIO Technologies, LLC for IT services
- Resolution 116: Partial redemption of Series 2012 Capital Improvement Refunding & Improvement Revenue Bonds on March 1, 2022
- Ordinance 82: Rezoning 416 5th Street from R2 to R3 single-family residential
- Ordinance 81: Waiving competitive bidding for purchase of two check valves and gate valves for water purification department
Animal Control
The Benton Streets and Drainage Committee will meet to discuss the downtown streetscape refresh, speed humps, and snowplow routes. The meeting is scheduled to follow the Personnel and Finance meetings.
- Discussion of Downtown Streetscape Refresh
- Additional comments/questions on speed humps
- Snowplow routes discussion
City Meeting Calendar
The commission will review financial reports including profit and loss and bank balances. The meeting includes a first reading for the Wally Hall Tournament of Champions funding request and discussions regarding downtown lighting and facility maintenance.
- Oath of Office for Elgin Hamner IV
- Wally Hall Tournament of Champions funding request (1st Reading)
- Downtown Lighting Project discussion
- Fence Replacement and Digital Sign Replacement discussion
- Retirement of Benton Event Center Bonds
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, consider two variance requests, discuss potential changes to the zoning ordinance for C3 properties, review a rezoning request, and consider final plats for two developments. The meeting includes both public hearings and regular business items.
- Ample Mini Storage Variance – tabled from 11.02.2021
- Empire Cheer Variance
- Discussion of changes to the Zoning Ordinance related to C3 Properties
- Rezone – 416 5th Street
- Del Rey Phase 2 – Final Plat [Revised] and Logan’s Creek – Final Plat
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council will consider adopting the 2022 budget for the general fund, animal control, parks, and streets, along with several ordinances and resolutions covering police FOIA fees, court cost collection, park program rates, and property condemnations. The agenda also includes agreements with the Boys and Girls Clubs and a special permit for Mistletoe Market.
- Resolution 104: Adopts 2022 budget for general fund, animal control, parks, and streets
- Resolution 105: Authorizes $35,651.60 payment for Saline County District Court judge's salary
- Ordinance 71: Allows Benton Police to charge for certain FOIA requests
- Resolutions 110 & 111: Condemn structures at 513 West Ashley Street and 511 South Third Street
- Ordinance 75: Creates special permit for Mistletoe Market
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and financial reports, plus administrative items like a delinquency report. They will also consider funding requests from Salt Creek Outreach and Amplify, hear updates on the Benton Event Center and several projects, and take up new business including retiring Event Center bonds and electing a new commissioner.
- Funding request: Salt Creek Outreach (2nd reading)
- Funding request: Amplify (follow-up)
- Retirement of Benton Event Center Bonds
- Election of new commissioner
- Downtown Lighting Project update
Animal Control
The committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss community services. The agenda includes items regarding code enforcement condemnations and Mistletoe Market permits.
- Approval of October 16, 2021, meeting minutes
- Code Enforcement Condemnations
- Mistletoe Market Permits
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Parks Committee is meeting to discuss several routine items, including a request from the Striders, contracts with the Boys and Girls Club, sponsorship renewals, a neighborhood park, program sponsorships, and program/event pricing. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.
- Striders request
- Boys and Girls Club contracts
- Sponsorship renewal
- Neighborhood park
- Program/event pricing
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters, including requests from Benton Utilities for pension and ARPA funds, the District Court annual contract and fee collection, and ordinances regarding elected officials' compensation. The committee will also review the 2022 budget, October 2021 financials, a financial software update, and an update on American Rescue Plan monies.
- Benton Utilities pension request
- Benton Utilities ARPA request
- District Court annual contract
- Elected Officials Compensation Ordinances
- 2022 Budget
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Personnel, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss two items: an ordinance amending the Benton Utilities Employee Pension Plan to transfer amendment authority to the Public Utility Commission, and a resolution supporting a state income tax credit for law enforcement officers. The pension ordinance is declared an emergency and would take effect immediately upon passage. The resolution is a statement of support for state legislation, not a local tax change.
- Ordinance amending Benton Utilities Employee Pension Plan to give Public Utility Commission authority to amend the plan
- Resolution supporting 'Back the Blue' and a state income tax credit for full-time law enforcement officers
- Resolution cites average law enforcement wage in Arkansas at $40,750, below statewide average of $42,690
- Pension ordinance includes emergency clause for immediate effect
- Meeting held in City Council Chambers at 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2021
City Meeting Calendar
The Planning Commission will review several items including a conditional use request for 19927 I-30 and the Western Woods Final Plat. The commission will also discuss changes to the Subdivision Ordinance related to final plats.
- Conditional Use at 19927 I-30
- Western Woods Final Plat
- Ample Mini Storage
- Changes to Subdivision Ordinance related to Final Plat
- AR Storage Centers (tabled from 10.05.21)
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council is reviewing several ordinances regarding land use, including a rezoning for 18924 Interstate 30 North and a conditional use permit for an office at 404 W. Sevier Street. The agenda also includes resolutions to condemn three properties for razing and a proposal to move the city's general fund account from Simmons Bank to Bank OZK.
- Rezoning 18924 Interstate 30 North from R2 Single Family Residential to C3 Commercial District
- Conditional Use Permit for an office at 404 W. Sevier Street
- Resolutions to condemn and raze structures at 719 South Border Street, 1719 Dixie Street, and 2305 Alcoa Road
- Resolution to close the City General Fund account at Simmons Bank and open one at Bank OZK
- Ordinance establishing a $75.00 application fee for public right-of-way franchises
City Meeting Calendar
The commission will review financial reports, including profit and loss and bank balances. The meeting includes a first reading of a funding request for Salt Creek Outreach and discussions regarding various downtown and facility maintenance items.
- First reading of Salt Creek Outreach funding request
- Downtown Lighting Project update
- Transfer of funds for Downlight Lighting Project
- Discussion of LED Sign and Fence Replacement
- Parking Lot Maintenance discussion
Animal Control
The Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee is meeting to discuss several community services items, including code enforcement condemnations, a proposed ordinance for granting franchises for public rights-of-way, changes to the subdivision ordinance related to final plats, a city-wide moratorium on storage developments, and other topics. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and an animal control section.
- Code Enforcement Condemnations
- Ordinance Establishing Procedures for Granting Franchises for Use of Public Rights-of-Way
- Discussion of Changes to Subdivision Ordinance Related to Final Plat
- City-wide Moratorium on Storage Developments
- Benton Athletic Museum
Animal Control
The committee will discuss downtown improvements and potential speed hump ordinances. The meeting also includes requests to accept several street and drainage systems for city maintenance.
- Downtown Improvements discussion
- Speed hump ordinance discussion
- Maintenance acceptance: Vivian Height Streets/Drainage
- Maintenance acceptance: Woods of Hurricane Lake Streets/Drainage
- Maintenance acceptance: Shady Lane Estates Phase 3 Streets/Drainage
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial matters, including a request from Benton Utilities, acceptance of a bucket truck for the street department, and a bank account change. They will also review September 2021 financials, a financial software update, an update on American Rescue Plan monies, and distribution of the 2022 budget book.
- Benton Utilities request
- Street acceptance of bucket truck
- Bank account change
- September 2021 Financials
- American Rescue Plan monies update
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a variance, a conditional use permit, a rezone, and multiple plats. The agenda includes both final and preliminary plat approvals for new developments.
- Variance for 4307 Malibu
- Conditional Use for 404 W. Sevier St
- Rezone for 18924 I-30 N
- Final Plat for Sungate Phase 1
- Preliminary Plat for Zion Heights
City Council Meetings
The City Council is reviewing Resolution No. 95 to award a sidewalk construction contract and Ordinance No. 59 to authorize security equipment purchases for Benton Utilities. The agenda also includes a bid award for the East Sevier Street Sidewalk Connection Project.
- Awarding Redstone Construction Group the $369,928.00 contract for East Sevier Street Sidewalk Connection Projects
- Authorizing Benton Utilities to purchase security cameras and equipment from My Security Company not to exceed $68,321.51
- Waiving competitive bidding for Benton Utilities security system installation due to emergency needs
Animal Control
The Community Services/Animal Control committee will consider code enforcement condemnations, a permit fee waiver for a property on I-30, and discuss a proposed convenience store development on South Street and the ward map. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and routine procedural items.
- Code enforcement condemnations
- Waiving permit fees for 16732 I-30, Benton, AR 72019
- Discussion of proposed South Street convenience store development
- Discussion of ward map
Animal Control
The Benton Streets and Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss downtown improvements, provide updates on several grant-funded projects, review ongoing projects, and consider purchasing a skid steer for the Street Department. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and recognizing attendees.
- Discussion of Downtown Improvements
- Grant updates: Congo/Shenandoah Roundabout, East Sevier St Sidewalks, Southwest Trail, Smithers Sidewalks
- Project updates: East Lakeview, Shenandoah Bridge
- Discussion for purchase of Skid Steer for Street Dept
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several administrative items, including a social media policy, volunteer packet, policy and procedure manual, and photo release form. The committee will also receive information about a skating rink and an AGFC matter regarding Tyndall Park Creek. No votes or final decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Social Media Policy review
- Volunteer Packet discussion
- Policy & Procedure Manual review
- Photo Release Form discussion
- Skating Rink Information and AGFC Tyndall Park Creek update
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Finance Committee is meeting to discuss a Benton Utilities request, Fire Station #6, and several budget amendments for fire, street, and police departments. They will also review the completed 2020 financial audit, August 2021 financials, a financial software update, American Rescue Plan monies, and the 2022 budget.
- Benton Utilities request
- Fire Station #6
- Fire budget amendment
- Street budget amendment
- Police budget amendments
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission will hold its regular meeting, including votes on funding requests from the Haskell Historical Museum and the Saline County Art League. The agenda also includes financial reports, a delinquency report, and updates on the Benton Event Center and the Downtown Lighting Project.
- Funding request vote: Haskell Historical Museum (second reading)
- Funding request vote: Saline County Art League (second reading)
- Financial reports: Profit and Loss, Bank Balances and Collections
- Delinquency report
- Downtown Lighting Project update
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning, a conditional use, and a site plan for 603 W. South St., as well as a conditional use for 1803 Hwy 5 N. The board of adjustments has no items. The meeting will also include approval of the August 3, 2021 minutes.
- Rezone 603 W. South St.
- Conditional Use 603 W. South St.
- Site Plan 603 W. South St.
- Conditional Use 1803 Hwy 5 N
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council meeting includes discussions on a new ordinance for levying property taxes for city general and fire pension funds. The agenda also features proposals for purchasing seven police vehicles and various committee reports regarding parks, finance, and zoning.
- Ordinance No. 48 of 2021: Levying a tax on all real and personal property in Benton
- Resolution No. 76 of 2021: Authorizing the Police Chief to order seven police vehicles for an estimated $270,000
- Resolution No. 81 of 2021: Accepting a $58,480.00 bid from JCON, Inc. for East Sevier Street drainage improvements
- Ordinance No. 52 of 2021: Rezoning 302 Cox Street from R2 single-family to R5 multi-family residential
- Resolution No. 82 of 2021: Approving a one-time 2.4% cost of living stipend for all full-time employees
Animal Control
The committee will meet to approve July 15, 2021, meeting minutes and discuss community services. The agenda includes items regarding code enforcement condemnations and an Arkansas Game & Fish lease agreement.
- Approval of July 15, 2021, meeting minutes
- Code Enforcement Condemnations
- Arkansas Game & Fish Lease Agreement
Animal Control
The committee will review the low bid for the E Sevier Drainage Project and receive updates on ongoing projects. The meeting also includes routine items such as the approval of minutes and recognition of attendees.
- Acceptance for low bid - E Sevier Drainage Project
- Update of Projects
City Meeting Calendar
The commission will review financial reports and consider several funding requests. The meeting includes second readings and votes for the Amplify Festival and Saline County Fair Association.
- Second reading and vote: Amplify Festival funding
- Second reading and vote: Saline County Fair Association funding
- First reading: Haskell Historical Museum funding
- First reading: Saline County Art League funding
- Discussion of Downtown Lighting Project
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several park-related items, including a tennis court resurfacing quote, a fitness equipment lease, a non-resident day pass fee, an adult softball contract, and multiple sponsorship contracts. These items involve potential spending and revenue decisions for the city's parks.
- Tennis resurfacing quote
- Fitness equipment lease
- Day pass fee for non-residents
- Adult softball contract
- Sponsorship contracts with Black, Corley, Owens & Hughes; Conway Hospitality; Everette Buick GMC; and Eat My Catfish
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Personnel, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to consider converting a Police Department Sergeant position to a Police Officer position and to discuss a one-time cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) stipend. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; it is a discussion and recommendation step.
- Convert PD Sergeant position to Police Officer position
- Discuss one-time COLA stipend
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Finance Committee will meet on August 9, 2021, to discuss a Benton Utilities request, two Police Department requests (a contract with propertyroom.com and ordering 2022 vehicles), a District Court bank account, and a cost of living stipend. The agenda also includes updates on July 2021 financials, financial software, the audit, American Rescue Plan funds, and the 2022 budget.
- Benton Utilities request
- Police Department request for contract with propertyroom.com
- Police Department request to order 2022 vehicles
- District Court bank account
- Cost of Living Stipend
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning request, two site plans, and two plats. The agenda includes a rezone of 302 Cox from R2 to R5, site plans for Lance's Storage and Tire Engineers, a preliminary plat for Logan's Creek, and a final plat for The Preserve at The Woodlands Phase 2. No items are listed for the Board of Adjustments.
- Rezone 302 Cox from R2 to R5
- Site plan for Lance's Storage
- Site plan for Tire Engineers
- Preliminary plat for Logan's Creek
- Final plat for The Preserve at The Woodlands Phase 2
Animal Control
The Benton City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two items: an ordinance that would end daily, monthly, and visit-based memberships at the River Center at Riverside Park due to safety concerns, and a resolution authorizing the purchase of the UALR property on River Street for $425,000. The meeting includes a call to order, invocation, pledge, roll call, public comments, and adjournment.
- Ordinance 47 of 2021: discontinues Daily, Monthly, and Visit-based memberships at the River Center, effective 7:00 PM on August 2, 2021; existing memberships remain valid until expired
- New guest fees for active members: $5.00 per Adult (18-59), $4.00 per Youth (8-17) or Senior (60+)
- Exhibit 1 lists annual membership rates: Adults $180, Youth $120, Seniors $120, Family $420; military discounts available
- Resolution 73 of 2021: authorizes Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with UALR to purchase property on River Street for $425,000.00
- Contract terms include Seller retaining 1/2 mineral rights, Buyer responsible for taxes after closing, and a 5-year public-use restriction on the property
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the purchase of the UALR property for $425,000, opening a bank account for American Rescue Plan Act funds, and various budget amendments. They will also discuss new fees for non-emergency fire calls, zoning changes, and contracts for services.
- Resolution 66: Purchase UALR property for $425,000
- Resolution 65: Open ARPA bank account at Bank OZK
- Ordinance 39: Fee for non-emergency fire calls
- Ordinance 42: Rezone 505 Algood St from R2 to R7
- Resolution 70: Contract with Rockin' KO Tennis LLC
Animal Control
The Community Services/Animal Control Committee will consider an ordinance amending sequential address numbering for infill developments, discuss changes to the zoning matrix for storage developments, and review a quarterly legal report. They will also revisit a tabled item about non-emergency calls to the fire department. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major budget or contract items listed.
- Ordinance amending Ordinance 78 of 2007 – Sequential Address Numbering for Infill Developments
- Discussion of change to zoning matrix regarding storage developments
- Non-emergency calls to Fire Department (tabled from last month)
- Quarterly Legal Report
Animal Control
The committee will review the acceptance of several phases of the North Shore at Hurricane Lake project and Shady Lane Estates Phase 2. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the Parklet Project and updates on ongoing projects.
- Acceptance of North Shore at Hurricane Lake Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5
- Acceptance of Shady Lane Estates Phase 2
- Discussion of Parklet Project
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Parks Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including a request for proposals (RFP) for tennis facilities, a review of the Duke property, and a discussion on A&P (advertising and promotion). The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and recognition of attendees.
- Tennis RFP discussion
- Duke Property Review
- A&P Discussion
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several financial items, including police grant applications and a budget amendment, a fire department pension update, and the addition of an ARPA grant fund. The committee will also discuss American Rescue Plan monies, a cost-of-living adjustment, and other financial updates.
- Police Department: 2 requests to apply for grant funding
- Police Department budget amendment
- Fire Department Old Plan Pension Update
- Admin Services addition of ARPA grant Fund
- Discussion on American Rescue Plan monies and COLA
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Personnel, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss personnel-related items, including life insurance changes, 3% raises effective August 1, 2021, and a COLA stipend. They will also address Juneteenth and receive updates on department head evaluations and budget projections. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a discussion and review session.
- Discussion of 3% raises effective 08/01/2021 per budget
- Life insurance changes for the first of the year
- COLA stipend discussion
- Juneteenth recognition
- Update on department head evaluations and budget projections
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Planning Commission will meet to vote on two rezoning requests, a variance, and a final plat, and will discuss two other rezoning matters. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine business.
- Variance request for setback at Palm Beach Cir (Jones)
- Rezone 709 Yuma from R2 to C3
- Rezone 505 Algood from R2 to R7
- Final plat for Heritage Heights Phase 4
- Discussion only: rezone Richards & South St from TC2 to C2
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council is holding its regular June 28, 2021 meeting with a full agenda of ordinances and resolutions covering fire pension increases, purchasing policy changes, IT and vehicle purchases, park improvements, school agreements, a street vacation, a new city position, net metering rules, and a rezoning. The meeting also includes committee reports and public comments.
- Ordinance 30: Increase local fire pension consolidated into LOPFI
- Ordinance 32: Waive competitive bid to purchase IT equipment (emergency)
- Ordinance 33: Waive competitive bid to purchase 2 Chevrolet Tahoes (emergency)
- Ordinance 34: Issue promissory note for Tyndall Park lighting (Amendment 78)
- Ordinance 38: Rezone 603 N. Market Street from C1 to TC2
Animal Control
The Benton Animal Control Committee will hold a public meeting on June 17, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes routine procedural items such as approving April 15, 2021, minutes and recognizing attendees. The committee will also discuss Community Services topics, specifically the Downtown Entertainment District and non-emergency calls to the Fire Department, before addressing Animal Control matters.
- Discussion of the Downtown Entertainment District
- Discussion of non-emergency calls to the Fire Department
- Approval of April 15, 2021, meeting minutes
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Parks Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several park-related items, including a signage request for Lake Norrell, a request from the Striders running group, and matters involving BHS swim and tennis programs. The agenda also includes a tennis contract for a certified pro, a Story Walk with the Saline County Library, a memorial for Tyndall F4, accreditation, IMBA grants, and capital improvement projects. No specific dollar amounts or recommendations are listed in the agenda text.
- Lake Norrell Signage Request
- Tennis Contract – Certified Pro
- Saline County Library - Story Walk
- IMBA Grants
- Capital Improvement Projects
City Meeting Calendar
The Personnel, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on two personnel matters: a change to a street department job description and a certificate pay change for police and fire departments. The agenda also includes general other business and adjournment.
- Street Job Description change
- Police & Fire Department certificate pay change
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton Planning Commission is meeting to consider several land-use items, including variances, a conditional use permit, and four rezoning requests. The commission will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Variance at 2823 Social Hill Road
- Variance at 6540 Westminster Avenue
- Conditional use at 1600 Dixie Street
- Rezone at 505 Algood from R2 to R7
- Rezone at 4303 Boone Road from R2 to C1
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 24, 2021. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance to amend the city's hotel and restaurant tax, resolutions to contract with Everbridge for a communication system and with school districts for school resource officers, and ordinances to accept public streets and utilities in several subdivisions. The council will also consider resolutions for federal trail funds, a public hearing on abandoning Dale Street, and settlement agreements for retirement overpayments.
- Ordinance No. 11 of 2021 (2nd reading) amends the 1.50% hotel/restaurant tax for advertising and promoting the city
- Resolution No. 48 of 2021 authorizes a contract with Everbridge for a communication system at a cost of $8,000
- Resolutions No. 49 and 50 of 2021 authorize contracts for one school resource officer with Saline County Career Technical Campus and seven with Benton School District
- Ordinances No. 27, 28, and 29 accept streets, utilities, and storm drainage for maintenance in Hurricane Lake Phase 1, Richland Hills Phase 4, and Coldwater Creek Phase 4C
- Resolution No. 53 of 2021 calls a public hearing on a petition to abandon a street on Dale Street
City Meeting Calendar
The Personnel, Health & Safety Committee is meeting to establish a quorum, recognize attendees, and discuss matters related to retired firefighters. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of retired firefighter matters
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the police department's School Resource Officer contract for the CTE Center, restricted accounts, and contract limits. They will also review March 2021 financials, a financial software update, and an audit update. The meeting includes a presentation by Stephens.
- Police Department SRO Contract for CTE Center
- Discussion on Restricted Accounts
- Discussion on Contract Limits
- March 2021 Financials
- Financial Software update
Animal Control
The Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee will meet to approve prior minutes, receive an animal shelter report, and discuss establishing a new nuisance abatement code. The agenda is mostly routine, with the nuisance code being the main substantive item.
- Approval of March 11, 2021 meeting minutes
- Report on Animal Shelter
- Discussion on establishing a new nuisance abatement code
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton City Finance Committee will review a request from the Police Department to waive competitive bidding and apply an emergency clause. The committee will also consider a Fire Department request for a Rescue Fund purchase and a Fire Pension benefit increase. Additionally, the body will address an IT budget amendment and review January and February 2021 financials.
- Police Department request to waive competitive bid and apply emergency clause
- Fire Department request for Rescue Fund purchase
- Fire Pension benefit increase
- IT Budget amendment
- Review of January and February 2021 Financials
City Meeting Calendar
The Personnel, Health & Safety Committee will consider a new job description and salary range for a Recreation Programmer/Events position in the Parks & Recreation Department. The proposed pay grade is $35,568.00 to $50,000.00. The committee will discuss the duties and qualifications for the role.
- New job description for Recreation Programmer/Events
- Salary range: $35,568.00 - $50,000.00
- Reports to Recreation Manager, Parks & Recreation Department
- Responsibility for funds, property, and equipment up to $150,000.00
City Meeting Calendar
The Benton City Meeting Calendar for April 6, 2021, lists a regular meeting agenda that is mostly land-use items. The board will consider several rezones, site plans, preliminary and final plats, and a variance request, along with approving the prior meeting's minutes.
- Variance request by Mike Parsons for Silica Heights
- Rezone requests by Mike Parsons and Amanda Tarver for Silica Heights
- Rezone request by Lance Hicks for Military Road
- Rezone and preliminary plat by Steve LaRue for S. Border
- Final plats for Eden Estates Phase 3, The Fields Phase 2, and Del Rey Phase 2
Animal Control
The City of Benton Streets and Drainage Committee is meeting to discuss Hurricane Lake-Shoreline Drive and consider accepting a bid for the Westbrook Creek Drainage project. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes and workshop discussion.
- Hurricane Lake-Shoreline Drive discussion
- Bid acceptance for Westbrook Creek Drainage
Animal Control
The Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee will meet to discuss a new animal shelter and several community services items. Topics include a tax back program for CoorsTek, clarifying penalties for zoning violations, an interlocal agreement for EMS procurement, and creating an arts and entertainment district.
- Discussion of new animal shelter
- Tax Back Program – CoorsTek
- Clarifying penalty for zoning ordinance violations
- Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for procuring EMS
- Procedure for creating Arts & Entertainment District
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on several financial items, including a police bodycam contract, a court automation resolution, and multiple park-related requests. They will also review January 2021 financials and audit updates. This is a working meeting where decisions may be made on these expenditures.
- Court Automation Resolution
- Parks carryover budget request
- Skating Rink request
- Police Department Bodycam contract
- Audit Compliance contract
City Meeting Calendar
The Planning Commission will meet to consider amendments to Ordinance 14 of 2017 and Ordinance 66 of 2013. The agenda also includes reviews of preliminary and final plats for residential developments and a rezoning request for 310 N. Fourth Street.
- Amendment of Ordinance 14 of 2017
- Amendment of Ordinance 66 of 2013
- Preliminary Plat: The Preserve Phase 2
- Final Plat: The Pointe Phase 2
- Rezone: 310 N. Fourth Street
City Council Meetings
This is the agenda for the Benton City Council regular meeting on February 22, 2021. The agenda lists committee reports (Community Services/Animal Control, Street & Drainage, Personnel/Health & Safety, Public Utilities, A&P, IT, P&Z), old business, public comments, and adjournment. No specific ordinances or resolutions are listed on this agenda; it appears to be a procedural meeting for receiving reports and hearing public input.
- Committee reports from all standing committees
- Public comments period
- Old business review
- Meeting at 5 PM, Monday, February 22, 2021
Animal Control
The Streets and Drainage committee met to review low bids for Oak Creek Village and Sagecrest. The agenda also included updates regarding McClelland and general streets and drainage matters.
- Oak Creek Village low bid acceptance
- Discussions on Sagecrest low bid
City Meeting Calendar
The City of Benton Finance Committee is meeting to review the 2020 true-up resolution, consider budget amendment requests from the Communications, Police, and Fire Departments, and discuss a Fire SAFER grant application. The committee will also have a financial stability conversation and receive updates on December 2020 financials, financial software, and the audit.
- 2020 True-Up Resolution
- Communications Department budget amendment request
- Police Department budget amendment request
- Fire SAFER grant application
- Fire Department budget amendment request
City Council Meetings
The Benton City Council will consider multiple resolutions and one ordinance at its regular meeting. Key items include authorizing the purchase of a Pierce Saver fire truck for $505,481, applying for grants for safety barricades and firefighter assistance, accepting a rural broadband grant, and amending the subdivision rules. The council will also set meeting rules and hear the State of the City address.
- Resolution No. 5: Contract with Pierce Manufacturing for a fire truck at $505,481
- Resolution No. 4: Apply for Walmart Opportunity grant for safety barricades
- Resolution No. 7 & 8: Accept Rural Broadband Grant and amend budget for broadband study
- Resolution No. 9: Contract with Scott Hill for concessions at three parks
- Ordinance No. 2: Amend subdivision rules and regulations
Animal Control
This is a routine meeting of the City of Benton's Streets and Drainage Committee. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, recognition of attendees, and updates on McClelland and streets/drainage projects. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- McClelland updates
- Streets and drainage updates