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 "city": "Benton",
 "state": "AR",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bentonar.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Meeting Calendar",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/100732/agendas/ab54836c512b4aa68fbf982452586e34.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/100732/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Finance committee to vote on school resource officer contract and police asset surplus",
   "summary": "The Benton Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from the June 9 meeting, review Benton Utilities’ May 2026 financials, and vote on resolutions including a school resource officer (SRO) contract with the Benton School District, surplus police assets, and Fire FEMA grant reimbursements. The committee will also conduct a mid-year financial true-up and discuss June 2026 financials and turf management.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96159/agendas/ec3fbb22eef94070bc8cdf7f9fa97e77.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96159/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on multiple zoning changes at July 14 meeting",
   "summary": "The Benton City Council will consider six zoning ordinances and one zoning code amendment at this meeting, all referred from the Planning & Zoning Commission. No items were submitted by the Public Utilities Commission, Advertising and Promotion Commission, or Historic District Commission.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96181/agendas/1d997fc30ea2490685e38f86a2818ddc.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96181/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council to vote on fireworks, alleyway vacations, and fee updates",
   "summary": "The Benton City Council will meet on July 14, 2026, to approve minutes from June 9, 2026, and conduct new business including property clean-ups, ordinances on fireworks and alleyway vacations, fee revisions, and a resolution for online permitting software. The council will also discuss building permits and review a monthly report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96225/agendas/d4499d835c32422daeb1d13d0f3bb9e1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96225/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Community Services",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to vote on zoning changes and variances July 7",
   "summary": "The Benton Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on July 7, 2026, to approve minutes from the June 2 meeting and take action on zoning changes, sign permits, site plans, plats, and variances. The Board of Adjustments will also hear two variance requests.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96137/agendas/27443cc6b2264c9a82c7f430c3d8bfde.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96137/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council to consider property rezonings and tax levies",
   "summary": "The City Council will discuss several zoning changes and a property tax levy. The body is also considering grant applications for police and hazard mitigation, as well as a contract for a school resource officer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96103/agendas/1af7f63dab35462eb7ad12d8deb275e5.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96103/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton Finance Committee to consider property tax millage ordinance",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will review financial reports and consider several grant applications. The body is also scheduled to discuss a property tax millage annual ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96158/agendas/89e79fd576ce4aa099a5c5d98025b81e.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96158/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council reviews property clean-ups and software procurement",
   "summary": "The Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss code compliance and property clean-ups. The body will also review contract awards for a historic district survey and online permitting software.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96224/agendas/5f16c4f8b55e404987f2b7c8577ee16f.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96224/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on four zoning changes and one conditional use permit",
   "summary": "The Benton City Council will review and likely vote on four zoning ordinances and one conditional use permit referred from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Items include rezonings at 1218 River St, Dobbs Creek on Mountain View Rd, and 2501 Hwy 5 N, plus a conditional use permit for a barber college at 1220 Military Rd. No new business items are scheduled from other commissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96180/agendas/890000dee2ca4a0699118acbbcecb853.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96180/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Community Services",
   "headline": "Benton Planning Commission to review rezoning and site plans",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission will consider several zoning assignments, a rezone request, and a conditional use permit. The board will also review variance requests and a code amendment regarding multiple definitions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96136/agendas/2fab412d55ff4af2aa14b9c5fbc6c5a4.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96136/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on rezoning, annexations, and employee pay increases",
   "summary": "The Benton City Council will meet to approve minutes from the April 27 meeting, recognize local students and pageant winners, and hear committee reports. The council will vote on several ordinances, including a rezoning request, annexations, and changes to employee benefits and salaries.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96102/agendas/5182a0d84928492a84753677ee3cfe2d.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96102/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council to award survey contract for CLG Historic District",
   "summary": "The Community Services Committee will meet to discuss new business regarding the CLG Historic District RFQ. The body is scheduled to award a contract for a survey. The committee will also review the April DRC Monthly Report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96223/agendas/35054e60990244b4b5aa071306808251.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96223/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council considers land annexations and rezoning requests",
   "summary": "The City Council will review proposals to annex and zone lands along Mountain View Rd and Salem Rd. The body will also consider a rezoning request for 2501 Hwy 5 N and a conditional use permit for a barber college. Additionally, the council will review a resolution regarding pump equipment for Benton Utilities.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96179/agendas/06ed21f689c14122b14cd5381abee51d.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96179/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton Finance Committee to discuss pay increases and related party ordinance",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will review March 2026 financials for Benton Utilities and April 2026 general financials. The body will also discuss a related party ordinance and potential pay increases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96157/agendas/54a6ebdcabef4041922c91e11e99ab54.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96157/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-07",
   "body": "City Meeting Calendar",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission to review sign and façade changes at 110 N Market St",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission is meeting to consider two certificates of appropriateness for Bosley Construction. The body will also receive an update regarding the HDC – CLG Grant.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/99553/agendas/78ec9f1e8dbc492795492ae3e040bbd6.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/99553/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Community Services",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review site plans and variances for local developments",
   "summary": "The Benton Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting, review variances and site plans for several properties including the Tru Hotel and 2215 Military Road, and discuss a rezone request for Highway 5 Commercial Subdivision. The meeting also includes a non-binding annexation discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96135/agendas/58d1131d1c724f2f9ff83e28d7dff85d.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96135/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on zoning changes, surplus property sale, and utility bonds",
   "summary": "The Benton City Council will meet on April 27, 2026, to vote on multiple ordinances and resolutions, including zoning amendments, annexation approvals, and utility bond issuance. The agenda includes committee reports, approval of past meeting minutes, and a surplus property sale for the police department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.bentonar.gov/meetingfiles/96101/agendas/88728139847648aaabd0fbbd63dcc7a1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96101/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council to interview candidates for Ward 3 Position 1",
   "summary": "The City Council is holding a special called meeting to interview eight candidates for the Ward 3 Position 1 vacancy. The body will reconvene after an executive session to make a selection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37583.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/99444/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Meeting Calendar",
   "headline": "Benton Streets and Drainage Committee to discuss Northshore Road annexation",
   "summary": "The Streets and Drainage Committee will meet to consider an annexation of Northshore Road and review contracts for mowing and a street department shed. The committee will also hear a citizen request regarding the Cottage Walk Development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37484.docx",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96200/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton Parks Committee meets Tuesday with routine updates and compliance review",
   "summary": "The Benton Parks Committee will hold its regular meeting at 410 River Street, Council Chambers, following other city committee meetings. The agenda includes routine procedural items, compliance with the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, approval of previous minutes, and updates on field usage rates and a price sheet.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37476.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96211/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Animal Control",
   "headline": "Benton considers ban on wild animals, primates, and venomous reptiles",
   "summary": "The Animal Services Committee will discuss and possibly vote on an ordinance to prohibit the possession of innately wild animals, non-human primates, and venomous reptiles within Benton city limits. The meeting follows a December 2025 update on the new shelter construction by Moser Construction, expected to be completed by January 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37468.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96189/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton Finance Committee to review utilities financials and bond refunding",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will review February 2026 financials for Benton Utilities and discuss bond refunding. The body will also address police surplus and the city's document retention policy.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37485.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96156/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "City Council Meetings",
   "headline": "Benton City Council reviews multiple rezoning and land annexation ordinances",
   "summary": "The City Council is reviewing several land use changes, including annexations and rezoning requests. The body will also consider a resolution to waive competitive bidding for a utility meter test board and a new appointment process for city commissions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37475.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96178/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-08",
   "body": "Advertising and Promotion Commission",
   "headline": "Benton A&P Commission to vote on Old Fashioned Day funding",
   "summary": "The Advertising and Promotion Commission will meet to discuss financial reports, marketing updates, and the development of the Exit 114 property. The body is scheduled to hold a second reading and vote on funding for Old Fashioned Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37503.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96112/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-07",
   "body": "Community Services",
   "headline": "Benton Planning Commission to review multiple rezoning and variance requests",
   "summary": "The Planning Commission and Board of Adjustments will consider several property variances and rezoning requests. The body will also review two code amendments and a site plan for commercial tracts. One annexation item is listed for information only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://evogov.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/meetings/68/agendas/37397.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.bentonar.gov/events/96134/"
  }
 ]
}