Van Buren public meetings in 2025
6 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget and consider ordinances regarding a sales and use tax levy. The body will also review ordinances to call special elections and a resolution for health care benefit payments.
- Ordinance for the levy of one-half of one percent sales and use tax
- Ordinance calling a special election in the City of Van Buren
- Ordinance calling a special election on questions of issuing bonds
- Resolution authorizing payment of health care benefits to Arkansas Municipal
- 2026 Budget discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a property rezoning and equipment procurement. The body will also discuss a sales and use tax bond issue and a property detachment request.
- Ordinance to rezone 3502 Hollis Drive
- Ordinance to approve purchase of new dump truck for Street Dept
- Resolution for Legacy Creek Phase III Final Plat
- Resolution setting a public hearing for Summit Central
- Discussion on Sales & Use Tax Bond Issue with Kevin Faught of Stephens, Inc.
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will meet on October 27, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including amendments to sidewalk installation rules, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and the purchase of new fire department equipment. The meeting will also include the approval of a revised personnel handbook and the removal of obsolete city assets.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.44 regarding sidewalk installation
- Ordinance to amend Act 313 establishing regulations for accessory dwelling units
- Ordinance to approve the purchase of new equipment for the Fire Department
- Resolution to adopt a revised Personnel Handbook with updated per diem rates
- Resolution to authorize the removal and disposal of obsolete fixed assets
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Van Buren Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the location of a community center. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on October 23, 2025, at the Van Buren Municipal Complex.
- Community Center Location
- Adjournment
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will review a consent agenda that includes minutes, A&P Commission reappointments, a street‑closure request, and financial statements. It will also discuss several ordinances: an amendment to civil service rules, a rezoning of 317 South 9th Street from R‑3 to C‑1, renewal of the 2025 millage tax, and a rule on conducting business with a city employee’s relative. A library report and miscellaneous discussion are scheduled before adjournment.
- Reappointment of Phillip Morton and Rusty Myers to the A&P Commission
- 600 Block Main Street closure request
- Ordinance amending civil service rules and regulations
- Ordinance rezoning 317 South 9th Street from R‑3 to C‑1
- Ordinance renewing the 2025 annual millage tax
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive an update on the dog park project. It will consider the transfer of a cannon located in City Park. The commission will also discuss potential sites for a new community center.
- Dog Park Update
- City Park Cannon Transfer
- Community Center Site