Van Buren public meetings in 2021
11 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 22, 2021, addressing a consent agenda with routine items and two main action items: a resolution to contract engineering services with Hawkins-Weir and an ordinance to authorize the purchase of a Pierce Arrow fire truck. The meeting will also include general discussion and adjournment.
- Resolution – Contract for Engineering Services Hawkins-Weir
- Ordinance – Authorize Contract for Purchase of Pierce Arrow Fire Truck
- Street Closure – Van Buren Baseball Booster 5K Run
- Resolution – Disposal of Fixed Assets Parks Department
- Resolution – Employee Christmas Bonus
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 25, 2021, in the City Council Room at 1003 Broadway Street. The council will consider a consent agenda, a resolution for engineering services under the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, a resolution for the annual sidewalk fund, and an ordinance amending rules for non-conforming structures. The meeting opens with invocation and pledge, and includes general discussion before adjournment.
- Resolution for engineering services contract under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
- Resolution for annual sidewalk fund
- Ordinance amending non-conforming structures regulations
- Street closure for Veteran's Day Parade
- Fixed asset removal resolution for Engineering Department
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including a contract for engineering services related to a FEMA hazardous mitigation grant, the annual sidewalk fund, and amending a contract for North 20th. They will also vote on an ordinance amending rules for non-conforming structures. The agenda includes routine consent items and a report from the animal shelter.
- Resolution for engineering services contract for FEMA Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program
- Resolution for Annual Sidewalk Fund
- Resolution authorizing mayor to amend contract for North 20th
- Ordinance amending ordinance for non-conforming structures
- Street closure for Veteran's Day Parade
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review the August 23, 2021, meeting minutes and various department reports. The agenda includes a resolution for payment to Cox Communications and an ordinance regarding the 2021 millage tax levy.
- Ordinance – Levying the Millage Tax 2021
- Resolution – Authorizing Payment to Cox Communications
- Resolution – Disposal and Destruction of Police Records
- Appointment Letter for Philip Morton – A&P Commission
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review several ordinances regarding new vehicles for the Police and Street departments, as well as concrete purchases for in-house street repair. The agenda also includes a resolution regarding the USBR-51 route through the city.
- Ordinance to purchase a new vehicle for the Police Department
- Ordinance to purchase a new vehicle for the Street Department
- Ordinance to purchase concrete for in-house street repair
- Resolution approving USBR-51 route through the City
- Street closure for Van Buren Football Booster Club 5K run
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider routine consent items, including minutes, appointments, and financial reports, plus several resolutions for street project concrete, a grant administrator, and a tax-back program for Bekaert Corporation. The agenda also includes public presentations on transportation planning and an animal shelter.
- Ordinance to purchase concrete for street projects
- Resolution designating WAPDD project administrator for Boys and Girls Club grant
- Resolution for Arkansas Tax Back Program 2021 with Bekaert Corporation
- Resolution for disposal of certain city police records
- Resolution for fixed asset disposal by Street Department
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items, accept bids for debris cleanup, street projects, and a retaining wall, and vote on ordinances including waiving competitive bidding for police vehicles and an annexation-rezone. The meeting also includes a presentation on the MTP Frontier MPO Long Range Transportation Plan.
- Resolution accepting bid for city-wide cemetery and parks debris cleanup
- Resolution accepting bid for various street projects and Fir Drive
- Resolution accepting bid for South 9th Street retaining wall project
- Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for police department vehicle purchase
- Ordinance for annexation-rezone
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions, including renewing the police department's annual software subscription, applying for a TAP grant, and approving an engineering services contract for the North 20th Project with Hawkins-Weir. The agenda also includes a consent agenda with minutes, financial statements, and department reports, plus a presentation to the Beyerle family.
- Resolution to renew annual software subscription for Police Department
- Resolution for TAP Grant Application
- Resolution for Contract for Engineering Services for North 20th Project with Hawkins-Weir
- Consent agenda includes minutes, financial statements, and department reports
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 26, 2021, at the Van Buren Public Library. The agenda includes consent items, three ordinance amendments (public works drawings, street access, and zoning for Residential 3B), and a resolution to enter an agreement with Almost Home Animal Shelter. The council will also receive reports from the city attorney and the animal shelter.
- Resolution to enter agreement with Almost Home Animal Shelter and Rescue
- Ordinance amending Public Works Standard Drawings Code
- Ordinance amending control of access to streets and highways
- Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance for Residential 3B Zone
- Street closure for First Baptist Church, June 7-11
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting bids for construction projects, authorizing payment for road overlay work, and waiving competitive bidding for a street department vehicle. The agenda also includes routine consent items like minutes, a street closure for the Pioneer Day Parade, and a private club name amendment.
- Resolution accepting bid of Goodwin and Goodwin
- Resolution authorizing payment to APAC Central for in-house overlay
- Resolution accepting bid for North 20th Street and Maple
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for purchase of street department vehicle
- Street closure for Annual Pioneer Day Parade, Saturday May 29th, 1-2pm
City Council Meetings
The City Council will vote on resolutions to appoint a new council member and a city attorney, followed by their swearing-in. The agenda also includes a State of the City address and several items for the consent agenda.
- Resolution to appoint a new City Council Member
- Resolution to appoint City Attorney
- Resolution entering into a contract with Hawkins-Weir for various projects
- Resolution accepting bid of Goodwin & Goodwin for Downtown Drainage
- Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for a Street Department vehicle