Siloam Springs public meetings in 2024

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will vote on a $275,345 contract for a waste-to-energy study, the second reading of an ordinance to allow Sunday alcohol sales, and several development permits. The consent agenda includes budget amendments for public safety equipment ($72,760.78) and a tractor ($80,241.61), as well as appointments to the Planning Commission.

• Contract with The Process Group for waste-to-energy study, $275,345
• Ordinance 24-35, second reading: allowing Sunday alcohol sales
• Resolution 63-24: significant development permit for Olive Garden at 3868 Hwy. 412 East
• Contract for Flock Safety police camera system, $58,400
• Resolution 57-24: special use permit for Springs Church of Christ fourplex (tabled from Dec. 3)

The Board adopted Ordinance 24-35 allowing Sunday alcohol sales (4-2) with an emergency clause (5-1). It denied Resolution 57-24 for a special use permit for a fourplex at 2700 Block of East Kenwood Street (failed 5-1). The Board approved a $275,345 contract for a waste-to-energy study (5-1) and a significant development permit for Olive Garden at 3868 Hwy. 412 East (unanimous).

• Adopted Ordinance 24-35 allowing Sunday alcohol sales (4-2)
• Adopted emergency clause on Ordinance 24-35 (5-1)
• Denied special use permit for Springs Church of Christ fourplex (failed 5-1)
• Approved $275,345 waste-to-energy project study contract (5-1)
• Approved significant development permit for Olive Garden (unanimous)
• Approved $58,600 AlliConnect resilience and wellness programs (unanimous)
• Approved $58,400 Flock Safety system purchase (unanimous)
• Removed City Administrator raise for 2025 (4-2)

Planned Development Review Committee

The Planned Development Review Committee will review a rezoning application (RZ24-07) for 40.52 acres at the 20000 block of Bruce Rutherford Road from Agricultural (A-1) to Planned Development (P-D) for a residential subdivision called Winding Springs. Staff recommends forwarding the application to the Planning Commission with a recommendation of approval. The committee will also discuss a previous rezone permit (RZ23-07) for the 5000 block of E. Kenwood Street and receive an update on proposed code amendments for the Planned Development Zone.

• Review of rezoning permit RZ24-07 for 40.52 acres at 20000 Block of Bruce Rutherford Road, from A-1 to P-D, for the Winding Springs development by Steele Development and RC Holley Properties
• Discussion of rezone permit RZ23-07 for 5000 Block of E. Kenwood Street
• Update on Planned Development Zone Reform Proposal code amendments

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will decide on two significant development permits at its December 10, 2024 meeting. One permit for a proposed Olive Garden restaurant at 3868 Hwy. 412 East is recommended for approval with conditions, including a landscape buffer variance. The other permit for the Siloam Community Gardens at 2200 Block of AR Hwy. 16 is recommended to be tabled to January 14, 2025, due to outstanding technical review comments.

• Significant Development Permit SD24-15 for a 6,496 sq. ft. Olive Garden restaurant at 3868 Hwy. 412 East, recommended for approval with conditions.
• Significant Development Permit SD24-10 for Siloam Community Gardens at 2200 Block of AR Hwy. 16, requested to be tabled due to incomplete technical review.
• Easement acceptances to be considered.
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 meeting.
• Board and staff approved permits listed as attachment.

The Planning Commission approved Significant Development Permit SD24-15 for the 2600 block of N. Country Club Rd with conditions, despite a resident's traffic safety concerns. The commission also tabled SD24-10 for the 22000 block of HWY 16 until January 14, 2025, and accepted easements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Significant Development Permit SD24-15, 2600 Block of N. Country Club Rd (unanimous)
• Tabled Significant Development Permit SD24-10, 22000 Block of HWY 16 until Jan 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted easements (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and vote on a variance request (BOA24-02) to allow a paved surface to encroach 1 foot into each side's greenspace buffer (total 2 feet) at 3868 Hwy. 412 East for a proposed restaurant. Staff finds a hardship exists due to the narrow lot width and delivery truck turning requirements. The board will also approve the minutes from the January 9, 2024 regular meeting.

• Variance request BOA24-02 for greenspace buffer encroachment at 3868 Hwy. 412 East
• Proposed 1-foot paved encroachment into east and west perimeter greenspace buffers (total 2 feet)
• Associated with Significant Development Permit SD24-15 for a restaurant (likely Olive Garden)
• Applicant: EJ Siloam Springs, LLC; agent: SiteWise Civil Engineering
• Staff report concludes the applicant demonstrated a hardship meeting city code criteria

The Board of Adjustment met and approved a greenspace variance (BOA24-02) for 3868 Hwy 412 East. The motion passed unanimously. The board also accepted the January 9, 2024 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved greenspace variance BOA24-02 at 3868 Hwy 412 East (unanimous)
• Accepted January 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will vote on several major contracts, including a $1,044,020 fire truck and a $1,997,586 Sager Creek Addition rebuild. They will also consider ordinances to allow Sunday alcohol sales and adjust mayor and board compensation, along with multiple development permits for commercial and residential projects.

• Contract / Fire Department / Siddons Martin Emergency Group / Pierce-Custom Enforcer PUC / $1,044,020
• Contract / Sager Creek Addition Rebuilds / First Star Construction / $1,997,586
• Contract / Washington Street Sidewalk / Diamond C Construction / $260,760.54
• Ordinance 24-35 / 1st Reading / Amending City Code to allow Sunday alcohol sales
• Ordinance 24-34 / 1st Reading / Amending compensation of Mayor and Board

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review contracts for wastewater improvements and fire department equipment. The meeting includes third readings for land annexation and right-of-way vacation, as well as a proposed change to mayor and board compensation.

• Contract for Digester 2&3 Improvements with Clean Infusion for $266,413
• Budget amendment for Fire Department ALS 360 Stryker Lease Program for $151,000
• Ordinance 24-30: Annexation of 0.21 acres at 2270 Dawn Hill Road
• Ordinance 24-31: Vacation of a Right-of-Way at 800 Block of South Lincoln Street
• Ordinance 24-34: Amending City Municipal Code regarding compensation of the Mayor and Board

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings and decide on nine development permits, including a 34,477 sq ft cabinet warehouse on Hwy 16, multiple permits on N Country Club Rd, a Jiffy Trip on Hwy 412 East, a John Brown University project, and a Springs Church of Christ special use permit. They will also accept easements and approve the October 8 meeting minutes.

• Significant Development Permit SD24-06: 34,477 sq ft cabinet warehouse on 22000 Block Hwy 16 (owner: Sycamore Investments LLC)
• Three permits (SD24-07, SU24-07, SD24-14) on 2600 Block N Country Club Rd for a single development (owner: RYAAN Realty Group LLC)
• Significant Development Permit SD24-12: Jiffy Trip convenience store at 4295 Hwy 412 East
• Significant Development Permit SD24-13: John Brown University project at 2000 W University St
• Special Use Permit SU24-06: Springs Church of Christ on 2700 Block E Kenwood St

Board of Directors

The Board will decide on adopting the 2025 budget (Resolution 48-24), approve a $74,500 contract for a corrective action plan at the wastewater treatment plant, and hold second readings on a 0.21-acre annexation at 2270 Dawn Hill Road and a right-of-way vacation on the 800 block of South Lincoln Street. A significant development permit for the 1700 block of East Kenwood Street is also on the agenda.

• Resolution 48-24: Adopt 2025 budget (operating surplus ~$1M, capital/debt >$14.5M)
• Contract: Wastewater Treatment Plant corrective action plan with McClelland Consulting Engineers for $74,500
• Ordinance 24-30 (2nd Reading): Annexation of 0.21 acres at 2270 Dawn Hill Road
• Ordinance 24-31 (2nd Reading): Vacation of right-of-way on 800 block of South Lincoln Street
• Resolution 49-24: Significant Development Permit for 1700 block of East Kenwood Street

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will hear updates on public works, electric, and public service departments. A key item is a staff recommendation to approve a $266,413 contract with Clean Infusion for repairs to digesters 2 and 3 at the wastewater plant, which will be forwarded to the Board of Directors. The commission will also review minutes from the August 29 meeting, which included updates on solar policy, new balers, and sewer line repairs.

• Staff recommends contract with Clean Infusion for digester 2&3 improvements at $266,413, under budget by $94,787
• Update on solar policy: city was losing money on old plan, state adopted same pricing plan
• New balers arriving next week; ribbon-cutting planned
• Sewer line repairs using cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) under consideration, starting with section under Pipe Life
• Wastewater headworks design project nearing 60% completion; land negotiation with JBU for ½ acre

Board of Directors

The Board will hold first readings on ordinances to annex a 0.21-acre parcel at 2270 Dawn Hill Road and to vacate a right-of-way on the 800 block of South Lincoln Street, and will consider a single-reading ordinance to waive competitive bidding for health insurance network and administration services with Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Resolutions for preliminary and final plat development permits for two subdivisions are also on the agenda. Consent items include declaring sanitation balers surplus for donation, approving the 2024 auction list with auctioneer Esta Faye Combs, and a $250,249.32 contract for healthcare re-insurance.

• Ordinance 24-30: First reading – annexation of 0.21 acres at 2270 Dawn Hill Road
• Ordinance 24-31: First reading – vacation of a right-of-way on the 800 block of South Lincoln Street
• Ordinance 24-32: Single reading – waive competitive bidding for health insurance network and administration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield
• Resolution 46-24: Preliminary plat development permit for Banff Homes subdivision on the 2600 block of North Country Club Road
• Resolution 47-24: Final plat development permit for Whispering Oaks Addition, Phase 1B on the 300-500 block of Oak Crest Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will re-review a Significant Development Permit (SD24-08) for a 10,381 sq. ft. commercial office/bank building with a drive-thru at the 1700 block of E. Kenwood St. The project was previously approved in July 2023 but expired because construction was not started within one year. No substantial changes are proposed. The commission will also approve previous meeting minutes and accept easements.

• Significant Development Permit SD24-08: 10,381 sf commercial office/bank building with drive-thru at 1700 Block of E. Kenwood St.; owner Syndicated Development – Rick Long
• Conditions include compliance with parking lot lighting, access easements, and building height restrictions for C-2 zoning
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024 meeting
• Easement acceptances

Board of Directors

The Board will hold a workshop at 5:00 PM on the 2025 budget, then convene a regular meeting. They will consider three development permits: a revised O'Reilly Auto Parts at 3948 Hwy 412 East (Resolution 44-24), a special use permit for a Tillman Communications Tower at 300 Block of North Simon Sager Avenue (Resolution 45-24), and a preliminary plat for Banff Homes Subdivision at 2600 Block of North Country Club Road (Resolution 46-24). The consent agenda includes contracts for auditing services ($193,500 over three years with Landmark CPAs), emergency medical services ($295,753.53 with West Siloam Springs), and fire protection services ($109,801.54 with West Siloam Springs), along with PDRC committee nominations and reappointment of Jim Krall to the Regional Airport Authority Board. Public input is allowed.

• Resolution 44-24: Significant development permit for revised O'Reilly Auto Parts at 3948 Hwy 412 East
• Resolution 45-24: Special use permit for Tillman Communications Tower at 300 Block of North Simon Sager Avenue
• Resolution 46-24: Preliminary plat for Banff Homes Subdivision at 2600 Block of North Country Club Road
• Consent: Auditing services contract with Landmark CPAs totaling $193,500 over three years (2024-2026)
• Consent: Emergency medical services contract with West Siloam Springs for $295,753.53 and fire protection services contract for $109,801.54

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will hold a budget workshop and a regular meeting to discuss parks capital improvements based on a resident survey. The session includes presentations on parks priorities and several consent agenda items regarding city equipment and right-of-way.

• Parks Priorities Survey results recommending a Parks Master Plan, Bob Henry Park renovation, and a new splashpad
• Proposed $675,000 for bluff overhang and dam sluice gate repairs
• Resolution 42-24: Setting hearing date for right-of-way vacation at 830 South Lincoln Street
• Resolution 43-24: Great Strides Grant Application for Parks and Recreation
• Decommissioning of Police Department motors Unit 1131 and Unit 1132

The Board of Directors unanimously approved the consent agenda as presented, which included the September 3, 2024 meeting minutes, surplus electric meters, two police department motor trade-ins, and Resolution 42-24 setting a hearing date for a right-of-way vacation at 830 South Lincoln Street. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and reports only.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, surplus meters, two police trade-ins, and Resolution 42-24 (unanimous)
• Set hearing date for right-of-way vacation at 830 South Lincoln Street via Resolution 42-24

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three development permits: a preliminary plat for a 149-unit townhome subdivision, a significant development permit at 3948 Hwy 412 East, and a special use permit at 300 N. Simon Sager Ave. The commission will also approve minutes from August 13 and accept easements. The most consequential item is the Banff Homes subdivision on 18.43 acres, with staff recommending approval subject to conditions.

• Preliminary Plat PP24-03 for Banff Homes Subdivision: 149 single-family attached (townhome) lots, 2 commercial lots, 1 recreational open space lot, and detention basin on 18.43 acres at 2600 Block N. Country Club Dr. (Owner: RYAAN Realty Group LLC)
• Significant Development Permit SD24-09 at 3948 Hwy 412 East (Owner: Loyd Gale Whitmire & Linda Whitmire Living Trust) – details not in agenda
• Special Use Permit SU24-05 at 300 Block N. Simon Sager Ave. (Owner: Cale Properties, LLLP) – details not in agenda
• Staff recommends approval of PP24-03 subject to conditions including drainage analysis and easements
• Easement acceptances and board/staff approved permits (attachment)

The Planning Commission approved all three development permits on the agenda, each with staff-recommended conditions, and accepted easements. All votes were unanimous. The permits will be forwarded to the Board on October 1, 2024.

• Approved preliminary plat PP24-03 at 2600 Block of N. Country Club Dr (unanimous)
• Approved significant development permit SD24-09 at 3948 HWY 412 East (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit SU24-05 at 300 Block of N. Simon Sager Ave (unanimous)
• Accepted easements (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will vote on final adoption of a zoning change at 23006 Lawlis Road, set the 2024 property tax rate at 5.5 mills, and approve contracts for engineering design and a ground lease. Other decisions include development permits for Heritage Ranch Phase 4, Kenwood Townhomes, and Siloam Station Retail Addition, plus an amendment to street closure notice requirements.

• Ordinance 24-27 (3rd reading): Rezoning 23006 Lawlis Road from R-3 to P-D
• Resolution 36-24 (consent): Authorize property tax rate of 5.5 mills for 2024 to be collected in 2025
• Contract: Engineering design for Inventory Warehouse, $165,000 to Cromwell
• Resolution 39-24: Final plat for Heritage Ranch Addition, Phase 4 at 2270 Dawn Hill Road
• Resolution 40-24: Significant development permit for Kenwood Townhomes on 3500 block East Kenwood Street

The Board of Directors approved several items including a rezoning at 23006 Lawlis Road, a street closure notice ordinance, and multiple development permits. They also approved creating a Planning Commission subcommittee for Planned Development review, despite some public concerns. All other agenda items, including contracts and financials, were approved or noted.

• Approved consent agenda including property tax rate resolution and Scurlock Industries engineering contract (unanimous)
• Approved engineering design contract for Inventory Warehouse with Cromwell ($165,000) (unanimous)
• Approved airport ground lease with DRC Legacy LLC (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-27 rezoning 23006 Lawlis Road from R-3 to P-D (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-29 amending street and alley closure notice requirements (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 32-24 creating Planning Commission subcommittee for Planned Development review (4-2, Rissler abstaining)
• Approved final plat for Heritage Ranch Addition Phase 4 at 2270 Dawn Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved significant development permit for Kenwood Townhomes on East Kenwood Street (unanimous)

Utility Commission

This is a regular meeting with no specific proposals or decisions on the agenda. The commission will approve previous minutes and receive updates from the Public Works, Electric, and Public Service departments.

• Approval of minutes from May 30, 2024
• Public Works Department update
• Electric Department update
• Public Service Department update

The Utility Commission met on August 29, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the May 30, 2024 meeting. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; the meeting consisted of staff updates on the wastewater headworks project, solar policy, and new balers. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved May 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is meeting to discuss several municipal code amendments, including rezoning requests and a right-of-way vacation. The session includes a third reading for agricultural zoning of annexation election territory and a second reading for a property on Lawlis Road.

• Ordinance 24-24: Zoning Annexation Election Territory to A-1 (Agriculture) - 3rd Reading
• Ordinance 24-27: Rezoning from R-3 to P-D at 23006 Lawlis Road - 2nd Reading
• Ordinance 24-28: Vacation of a Right-of-Way at 1019 & 1021 East Main Street - 1st Reading
• Ordinance 24-29: Notice Requirements for Street and Alley Closures - 1st Reading
• Resolution 32-24: Planning Commission Subcommittee for Planned Development Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development permits, including a previously tabled request for a multifamily housing complex. The body will also review easement acceptances and a sub-committee report.

• Significant Development Permit SD24-04: 102 townhome dwellings at 3500 Block of E. Kenwood St.
• Significant Development Permit SD24-06: 22000 Block of Hwy. 16
• Final Plat Development Permit FPC24-04: 2270 Dawn Hill Rd.
• Final Plat Development Permit FPC24-05: 3861 Hwy. 412 East
• Easement acceptances

The Planning Commission approved all four development permits on the agenda, each with conditions, and forwarded them to the Board for final action on September 3, 2024. It also approved the July 9, 2024 minutes, a sub-committee item, and accepted easements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Significant Development Permit SD24-04, 3500 Block East Kenwood Street (unanimous)
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD24-06, 2200 Block Hwy. 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat Development Permit FPC24-04, 2270 Dawn Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved Final Plat Development Permit FPC24-05, 3861 Hwy 412 East (unanimous)
• Approved Planning Commission Sub-Committee item (unanimous)
• Accepted easements (unanimous)
• Approved July 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors approved several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning at 2200 Highway 16 from I-1 to P-D, which passed 5-2. They also approved annexation of 1.3 acres at 3201 & 3203 Kenwood Street, vacated sewer easements at 4295 East Highway 412, and approved multiple development permits. All other items passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 24-23 rezoning 2200 Hwy 16 from I-1 to P-D (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-25 annexing 3201 & 3203 Kenwood Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 24-26 vacating sewer easements at 4295 E Hwy 412 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 34-24 preliminary plat for Lawlis Ranch Addition Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 35-24 preliminary plat for Spring Hills Addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 37-24 final plat for Somerset Subdivision Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 38-24 significant development permit at 15303 Hwy 59 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including SRO MOU and disposal service agreement (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board will hold second readings on a tabled annexation of 9.89 acres at 700 West Pittsfield Street and a rezoning at 2200 Highway 16 from I-1 to P-D. First readings include zoning annexation election territory, annexation of 1.3 acres on Kenwood Street, and vacation of utility easements. The consent agenda includes a contract for reverse auction services with eBridge Business Solutions.

• Ordinance 24-19 (2nd reading): Annexation of 9.89 acres at 700 Block of West Pittsfield Street
• Ordinance 24-23 (2nd reading): Rezoning from I-1 to P-D at 2200 Highway 16
• Ordinance 24-24 (1st reading): Zoning annexation election territory to A-1 (Agriculture)
• Ordinance 24-25 (1st reading): Annexation of 1.3 acres at 3201 & 3203 Kenwood Street
• Resolution 29-24: Final plat development permit for Whispering Oaks Addition, Phase 1A on Oak Crest Road

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 23006 Lawlis Rd to allow single-family attached dwellings. The meeting also includes reviews of several development permits and plats for properties on E. Kenwood St. and AR Hwy 59. An ordinance regarding the 2024 Election Annexation Area is also scheduled for presentation.

• Rezoning of 23006 Lawlis Rd from R-3 to P-D
• Preliminary plat for 3500 Block of E. Kenwood St.
• Significant development permit for 15303 AR Hwy 59
• Annexation Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 24-20)
• Final plat for 3201 & 3203 Kenwood St.

Board of Directors

The Board will consider ordinances for property rezoning and the annexation of 9.89 acres on West Pittsfield Street. The meeting also includes reviews of alcoholic beverage spacing rules and new electric department rates.

• Rezoning 3990 Highway 412 East from A-1 to C-2
• Annexation of 9.89 acres at the 700 Block of West Pittsfield Street
• Amendments to alcoholic beverage spacing requirements
• New Agricultural Interruptible Rate for the Electric Department
• Final plat permit for Whispering Oaks Addition, Phase 1A

Board of Directors

The Board will review ordinances for property rezoning, annexation of 9.89 acres, and changes to the alcoholic beverage code. They will also consider a $144,762.29 budget amendment for a Water Division job trailer. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions on special use permits for age-restricted businesses.

• Budget amendment of $144,762.29 for a Water Division job trailer from United Rentals
• Rezoning 3990 Highway 412 East from A-1 to C-2
• Annexation of 9.89 acres at the 700 Block of West Pittsfield Street
• Emergency waiver of competitive bidding for property insurance with Moss Insurance Group
• Special use permits for age-restricted businesses on Highway 412 West

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will vote on several items, including a $713,655 land sale for Siloam Springs Water Resource Company property. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for E. Kenwood St. and Highway 412, along with new service contracts.

• $713,655 land sale to Oklahoma Secretary of Energy and Environment Department
• Rezoning of the 3500 Block of E. Kenwood St. from A-1 to P-D and R-2
• $318,685 contract for BS&A software
• $216,708 purchase of a Western Star Roll-Off Truck
• Special Use Development Permits for age-restricted businesses on Highway 412

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission is meeting to consider authorizing staff to prepare an annexation ordinance for a November 2024 election. The proposal covers about 1,874 acres northeast of the city along Arkansas Hwy. 59, including areas south along E. Kenwood St. The commission will also receive updates on the Maxwell Street Sewer Project and an agricultural interruptible electric rate proposal.

• Annexation authorization resolution for 1,874 acres, reduced 34.4% from 2023 proposal
• Maxwell Street Sewer Project update
• Agricultural Interruptible Rate Proposal for electric customers
• Annexation would bring police, fire, code enforcement, animal control, sanitation, and street maintenance; estimated annual cost $18,210
• Electric service switchover for annexed customers set for July 1, 2027

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider several items, including a resolution authorizing a 2024 annexation ordinance, second readings of two rezoning ordinances for the 3500 block of E. Kenwood St., a first reading to vacate right-of-way on South College Street, and a consent agenda that includes a $111,365.27 excavator purchase and a $713,655.00 land sale. The annexation resolution follows a workshop where the city discussed potential benefits and drawbacks of annexing county land.

• Resolution 25-24: 2024 Annexation Ordinance Authorization
• Ordinance 24-12 (2nd reading): Rezone 3500 block E. Kenwood St. from A-1 to P-D
• Ordinance 24-13 (2nd reading): Rezone 3500 block E. Kenwood St. from A-1 to R-2
• Ordinance 24-14 (1st reading): Vacate right-of-way on 500 block South College Street
• Consent: Purchase 2024 Caterpillar excavator for $111,365.27; proposed land sale for $713,655.00

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will review two special use permits for tobacco stores seeking to sell more than 50% age-restricted products, a rezoning request, and an annexation election approval. Staff recommends approval for all items, which will then go to the Board of Directors in June.

• Special Use Permit SU24-03 for a tobacco store at 202 Hwy. 412 West, Ste. A (DoABA Investments, LLC)
• Special Use Permit SU24-04 for a tobacco store at 1703 Hwy. 412 West, Ste. 20 (Baymax of South Holly, LLC)
• Rezoning RZ24-04 for 3990 Hwy. 412 East from A-1 to C-2
• Annexation via election approval
• Easement acceptances

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will hold a workshop on annexation before its regular meeting. The board will vote on final readings of ordinances amending city rates and short-term rental regulations, and first readings on two rezoning requests in the 3500 block of E. Kenwood St. It will also consider significant development permits for Anchor RV Park and O'Reilly Auto Parts, and approve a $29,037.72 change order for airport taxiway pavement rehabilitation.

• Ordinance 24-08 (3rd reading): Amends city code Section 82-41 on rates
• Ordinance 24-09 (3rd reading): Amends Chapter 102 on short-term rentals
• Ordinance 24-12 (1st reading): Rezoning from A-1 to P-D, 3500 block E. Kenwood St.
• Ordinance 24-13 (1st reading): Rezoning from A-1 to R-2, 3500 block E. Kenwood St.
• Change Order 01A: $29,037.72 for airport taxiway pavement rehabilitation

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes updates from the Public Works, Electric, and Public Service departments, plus approval of the February 29, 2024 minutes. No votes on new items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of February 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public Works updates
• Electric updates
• Public Service updates

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider approving a $1 million FAA grant application for terminal apron reconstruction at the municipal airport, with $900,000 in federal funds and $100,000 city match. They will also hold readings on ordinances affecting sanitation rates (Section 82-41), short-term rentals (Chapter 102), utility easement vacations, and annexation of 1.25 acres. The consent agenda includes accepting a $108,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for tree planting and setting a hearing for a right-of-way vacation at 510 S. College St. The meeting includes presentations on fire department retirements and police promotions, plus first-quarter non-profit reports and February financials.

• Approve FAA grant application for Terminal Apron Reconstruction ($1,000,000 total, $900,000 federal)
• Ordinance 24-08: 2nd reading to amend sanitation rates (Section 82-41)
• Ordinance 24-09: 2nd reading to amend short-term rental rules (Chapter 102)
• Ordinance 24-11: 2nd reading to annex 1.25 acres at 23790 Sycamore Heights Road
• Accept $108,000 Walton Family Foundation grant for 'Foresting the Future'

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will consider four development permits, including a 42-space RV park on Waukesha Rd. and two rezonings on E. Kenwood St. from A-1 to P-D and R-2. They will also approve minutes, accept easements, and hear an announcement on an annexation town hall. The meeting includes a staff report recommending approval of the RV park with conditions.

• Significant Development Permit SD24-02: 42-space RV park at 2900 block of Waukesha Rd.
• Rezoning RZ24-02: 3500 block E. Kenwood St. from A-1 to P-D
• Rezoning RZ24-03: 3500 block E. Kenwood St. from A-1 to R-2
• Significant Development Permit SD24-03: 3948 Hwy. 412 East
• Easement acceptances and annexation town hall announcement

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors is scheduled to review a $423,000 contract amendment for wastewater engineering services and several ordinances affecting municipal rates and short-term rentals. These regulatory updates will change fee structures and lodging rules for local property owners. Infrastructure approvals support ongoing public works maintenance and city boundary adjustments.

• Contract amendment for Headworks Improvements at the Wastewater Division ($423,000) with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc.
• Resolution approving a short-term rental permit at 919 South Mount Olive Street
• Ordinances amending municipal code on rates and short-term rentals (Sections 82-41 & Chapter 102)
• Annexation of 1.25 acres at 23790 Sycamore Heights Road
• Vacation of utility easements on the 21000 Block of Davidson Road and 200 Block of N. Simon Sager Avenue

Board of Directors

The Board will review ordinances regarding property rezoning and street plan amendments. The agenda also includes a significant development permit for a parking lot at 2601 N. Country Club Rd. and a lease agreement with the Boys & Girls Club.

• Significant Development Permit for La-Z-Boy at 2601 N. Country Club Rd.
• Rezoning of 809 E. University Street from I-1 to R-3
• Vacation of an alleyway at 809 E. University Street
• Lease agreement with Boys & Girls Club for $10.00
• Mutual Settlement Agreement with Ozark Electric Cooperative

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will consider a significant development permit for a 58,080 sq ft parking lot expansion at La-Z-Boy's facility, a special use permit for a property on Mt. Olive St., and a code amendment to Chapter 102 regarding short-term rentals. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, easement acceptances, and a report on board and staff approved permits.

• Significant Development Permit SD24-01: 58,080 sq ft parking lot expansion at 2601 N. Country Club Rd. for La-Z-Boy Chair Co., adding 135 spaces, with a condition to dedicate right-of-way and easements.
• Special Use Permit SU24-02: 919 S. Mt. Olive St., owner Nine Oaks LLC, to be forwarded to the Board on April 2, 2024.
• Code Amendment: Update to Chapter 102 (Zoning) regarding short-term rentals, to be forwarded to the Board on April 2, 2024.
• Easement acceptances to be considered.
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2024 meeting.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review several ordinances, including a rezoning request and an alleyway vacation for 809 E. University Street. They will also consider a $96,699.96 subscription for the Public Works Department and a budget amendment for a police canine. Additionally, the board will address the final plat permit for the Hillcrest Subdivision.

• Rezoning 809 E. University Street from I-1 to R-3
• $96,699.96 software subscription for Public Works Department
• $89,000.00 ADA grant application for airport taxiway pavement rehabilitation
• $15,500.00 budget amendment for a police canine
• Final plat permit for 49 residential lots in Hillcrest Subdivision

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting, including approval of the January 25, 2024 minutes, and receive updates from Public Works, Electric, and Public Service departments. A key agenda item is the discussion of ECO-Vista Tontitown Landfill rates under Public Service updates.

• Approval of minutes from January 25, 2024 meeting
• Public Works updates
• Electric updates
• Public Service updates: ECO-Vista Tontitown Landfill rates

Board of Directors

The Board will review a contract for a new substation transformer and an ordinance regarding an alleyway vacation. The meeting also includes a presentation on fire department accreditation and setting a hearing date for easement vacations.

• $1,322,618.68 purchase of a 20MVA substation transformer from Sanil Electric
• First reading of Ordinance 24-03 for an alleyway vacation at 809 E. University St
• Setting a hearing date for easement vacations in the 21000 Block of Davidson Road
• Fire Department presentation on CAAS accreditation

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will review three development permits and a code amendment at its February 13, 2024 meeting. These items will be forwarded to the Board of Directors on March 5, 2024. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and easement acceptances.

• Final Plat Development Permit FPC24-01 for 49 single-family lots at 200 Block of Airport Rd. (Hillcrest Subdivision Ph. 1)
• Rezoning Development Permit RZ24-01 from I-1 to R-3 at 809 E. University St.
• Special Use Permit SU24-01 at 523 S. Oak Hill St.
• Update to the Master Street Plan

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors reviewed several ordinances and resolutions regarding land use and city code. Discussions included a rezoning request for Cheri Whitlock Drive and various plat approvals for local subdivisions.

• Ordinance 24-01: Vacation of a utility easement at 816 East Main Street
• Ordinance 24-02: Rezoning from C-2 to R-4 at 4290 Cheri Whitlock Drive
• Resolution 05-24: Special Use Development Permit for short term rental at 504 East Franklin Street
• Resolution 09-24: Final Plat Development Permit for Castlewood Addition, 22000 Block of Davidson Rd
• Resolution 11-24: Final Plat Development Permit for Blackberry Estates Addition, 1300 to 1800 Block of North Dogwood Street

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will elect its 2024 chair and vice-chair and receive updates on three public works projects: the completed North Water Tower painting, the upcoming Maxwell Street sewer pre-construction meeting, and the wastewater plant headworks project, which is evaluating construction manager bids. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Election of 2024 Chair and Vice-Chair
• North Water Tower painting: project at substantial completion, contractor must provide paint, lien waiver, and warranties
• Maxwell Street sewer: pre-construction meeting scheduled for January 30 at 1:30 PM
• Wastewater Plant Headworks: two RFQs received (Crossland Heavy, Garney Construction) for construction manager at risk; recommendation planned for February 20 Board meeting

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing several items including a $120,000 lease purchase for two electric trucks and budget amendments for recreation center planning. The meeting also includes discussions on rezoning requests and new development permits.

• $120,000 lease purchase for two Electric Department trucks
• Rezoning from C-2 to R-4 at 4290 Cheri Whitlock Drive
• Budget amendment for Rec Center conceptual design and operations planning
• Service agreement with Boys & Girls Club of Western Benton County
• Final plat development permits for Castlewood Addition, Foxtail Village, and Blackberry Estates

Board of Directors

The Board will discuss several rezonings, development permits, and contracts including significant financial agreements for AMI meters and police department equipment.

• Ordinance 24-01 / 1st Reading / Vacation of a Utility Easement / 816 East Main Street
• Resolution 02-24 / Significant Development Permit / 816 East Main Street (Retail Grocery Store)
• Contract / Police Department / Utility / In-car and Body Worn Cameras / $628,200
• Approval / GRDA Financing of AMI Meters / $862,661.56
• Budget Amendment / Solid Waste Division / Purchase of ProPak2R185 Two Ram Baler / $303,230

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will consider a request to allow a commercial building to encroach 30 feet into the required 40-foot front setback at the 800 block of E. Jefferson St. The applicant cites shallow lot depth caused by a required right-of-way dedication as a hardship. This project is associated with pending significant development and special use permit applications.

• Setback variance (BOA23-12) for the 800 Block of E. Jefferson St.
• Proposed light industry/flex space development by Sycamore Investments, LLC.

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will review seven development permit applications, including a significant development permit for four commercial buildings on S. Britt St., a special use permit for the same site, and several plats and special use permits. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes and electing officers. The commission will make recommendations on these items, which will then go to the Board of Directors for final approval.

• Significant Development Permit SD23-18: 4 buildings, 11 units, 52,000 sq ft on 4.82 acres at 500 block S. Britt St.
• Special Use Permit SU23-06: light industry/office-flex use in C-2 district at 500 block S. Britt St.
• Significant Development Permit SD23-20: City-owned property at 1450 Cheri Whitlock Dr.
• Final Plat FPC23-03: 22000 block Davidson Rd. (tabled from Dec. 12, 2023)
• Final Plat FPC23-04: 3000 block E. Kenwood St.; Preliminary Plat PP23-05: 700 block W. Pittsfield St.; Special Use Permit SU23-07: 504 E. Franklin

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will meet to discuss Electric Department updates, including GRDA financing for AMI meters, and Public Service updates on a baler purchase and fleet vehicle leases. The agenda is otherwise routine, with approval of prior minutes and adjournment.

• GRDA financing for AMI meters
• Baler purchase
• Lease of fleet vehicles
• Approval of November 30, 2023 minutes