Siloam Springs public meetings in 2025

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider approving the 2026 budget, amending police and fire department funds, and extending a 0.375% sales tax. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning requests and utility rate adjustments.

• Ordinance 25-43: Special election to extend 0.375% sales tax
• Ordinance 25-42: Vacation of utility easements at 20504 Bruce Rutherford Dr.
• Ordinance 25-41: Rezoning R-2 to C-1A at 600 Block of S. Holly St.
• Ordinance 25-40: Rezoning R-2 to R-3 at 705 N. College St.
• Resolution 47-25: Approval of the 2026 Budget

The Board approved the extension of the existing sales and use tax levy by adopting Ordinance 25-36 on its third reading, with a unanimous vote. It also approved a $282,000 police employee bonus budget amendment, a $209,962 wastewater services contract, and a $250,000 water system hydraulic model contract, all unanimously. The fire department budget amendment for a $35,000 ventilation prop was approved 5‑1, while a motion to move that amount to the 2026 budget failed for lack of a second. The consent agenda was adopted without Item F, and the Utility Commission appointments were approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-36 extending sales tax levy (unanimous)
• Approved police employee bonus budget amendment $282,000 (unanimous)
• Approved wastewater services contract $209,962 (unanimous)
• Approved water system hydraulic model contract $250,000 (unanimous)
• Approved fire department ventilation prop budget amendment $35,000 (5-1)
• Motion to move fire department amount to 2026 budget failed (no second)
• Consent agenda approved with Item F removed (unanimous)
• Utility Commission appointments approved (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is reviewing Ordinance 25-36 to extend a 0.375% sales and use tax for 10 years, subject to voter approval. The proposal allocates tax proceeds to utility, street, and quality-of-life capital improvements.

• Ordinance 25-36: Extension of 0.375% Sales and Use Tax
• Proposed revenue split: 50% utility capital improvements, 30% street capital improvements, and 20% quality of life capital improvements
• Projected revenue of approximately $19.2 million between 2026 and 2036
• Call for a special election for voter approval of the tax extension

The board approved Ordinance 25-36, extending the existing 3/8ths sales and use tax levy. They adopted a 50/30/20 allocation of the levy revenue to utilities, streets, and quality‑of‑life projects. The second reading and a rule‑suspension to read the ordinance by title only were also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Ordinance 25-36 extension of 3/8ths sales tax levy (unanimous)
• Adopted 50/30/20 revenue split: 50% utilities, 30% streets, 20% quality of life (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 25-36 (unanimous)
• Suspended rules to read ordinance by title only (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will postpone the Chick‑Fil‑A significant development permit (SD 25‑13) for the 3800‑3900 blocks of E HWY 412 to the January 13, 2026 meeting. It will also consider the Academy Sports significant development permit (SD 25‑14) at 3299 E HWY 412, with a decision slated for December 16, 2025. Additional agenda items include an easement acceptance, staff announcements about code changes, and notice of two committee meeting cancellations.

• Table SD 25‑13 (Chick‑Fil‑A) for 3800‑3900 blocks of E HWY 412 to Jan 13, 2026
• Consider SD 25‑14 (Academy Sports) at 3299 E HWY 412; decision set for Dec 16, 2025
• Easement acceptance presentation
• Cancel Planned Development Review Committee (Dec 9, 2025) and Board of Adjustment (Jan 13, 2026)
• Staff announce United Development Code effective Dec 12, 2025, affecting Feb 2026 applications

The Planning Commission unanimously accepted the November 12 minutes. It tabled the Chick‑Fil‑A development permit (SD25-13) to the January 2026 meeting, forwarded the Academy Sports development permit (SD25-14) to the Board with a recommendation of approval, and approved an easement acceptance. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted November 12 minutes (unanimously)
• Tabled Chick‑Fil‑A permit SD25-13 to Jan 13, 2026 (unanimously)
• Forwarded Academy Sports permit SD25-14 to Board with approval recommendation (unanimously)
• Approved easement acceptance (unanimously)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously)

Board of Directors

The Board will consider extending the existing 0.375 percent sales and use tax and changing the allocation of its proceeds to 50% utilities, 30% streets, and 20% quality‑of‑life funds. It will also review several zoning and annexation ordinances, including a 176‑acre annexation and multiple rezoning proposals. A fire‑department budget amendment reallocates $35,000 for ventilation equipment.

• Ordinance 25-36 – 1st reading: extend 0.375% sales and use tax and adjust split to 50/30/20
• Ordinance 25-30 – 3rd reading: annex 176 acres (14000‑15000 block of AR 59 and 20600 block of Bill Young Road), motion to table to Dec 2
• Ordinance 25-37 – 2nd reading: rezoning from A‑1 to C‑2 for 3800 and 3900 blocks of E. Hwy 412
• Ordinance 25-40 – 1st reading: rezoning from R‑2 to R‑3 for 705 N. College St.
• Budget amendment – fire department ventilation prop and VO2 Max Testing System, $35,000

The board approved the consent agenda, removing a fire‑department budget amendment. It adopted Ordinance 25‑30 to annex 176 acres, and passed several zoning and utility ordinances, including rezoning of E. Hwy 412 and 705 N College St, a sales‑tax extension tabled to Dec 15, and a waiver for Blue Cross competitive bidding. All listed ordinances and Resolution 44‑25 were adopted, most with unanimous votes; the annexation passed 4‑2.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously (Item E removed)
• Ordinance 25‑30 annexation of 176 acres adopted (4‑2)
• Ordinance 25‑36 sales‑tax extension tabled to Dec 15 (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25‑37 rezoning of 3800 and 3900 blocks of E. Hwy 412 adopted (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25‑38 Blue Cross competitive‑bidding waiver adopted (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25‑39 utility rate increase schedule adopted (unanimous)
• Ordinance 25‑40 rezoning of 705 N College St adopted (unanimous)
• Resolution 44‑25 special‑use permit for 600 S Holly St approved (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will conduct a workshop on the 2026 budget followed by a regular meeting. The body is considering the annexation of 176 acres and the extension of a sales and use tax levy.

• Ordinance 25-30: Annexation of 176 acres (14000-15000 block of AR 59 and 20600 block of Bill Young Road)
• Ordinance 25-36: Extension of existing 0.375 percent Sales and Use Tax levy
• Ordinance 25-37: Rezoning from A-1 to C-2 for 3800 and 3900 blocks of E. Hwy. 412
• Grant Acceptance: $21,000 for Community Services/Sanitation from Benton County RSWMD
• Resolution 43-25: Setting hearing date for easement vacation at 20504 Bruce Rutherford Drive

The Board approved the consent agenda, including a $21,000 grant, unanimously. It tabled the annexation ordinance (Ordinance 25-30) to the December 2, 2025 meeting, also unanimously. The Board changed the sales‑tax levy allocation to 50% utilities, 30% streets, and 20% quality‑of‑life projects, and placed related ordinances on their first or second readings, all with unanimous votes. A motion to enter executive session to consider discipline passed 6‑1, but the board reported no discipline action before adjourning.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, grant) unanimously
• Tabled Ordinance 25-30 annexation to Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjusted sales‑tax levy split to 50/30/20 (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-36 on first reading, suspending rules (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-37 on second reading, suspending rules (unanimous)
• Retired to executive session to consider discipline (6‑1)
• Returned from executive session with no discipline action
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three development permits, including two rezoning requests and one special use permit. Decisions on these items will be forwarded to the Board on December 2, 2025.

• Rezoning of 705 N. College St. from R-2 to R-3 for a two-family dwelling
• Rezoning of 600 Block of S. Holly St. from R-2 to C-1A
• Special Use Development Permit for 600 Block of S. Holly St.
• Cancellation of Planned Development Review Committee meeting on November 12, 2025
• Cancellation of Board of Adjustment meeting on December 9, 2025

The Planning Commission accepted the October 14, 2025 minutes. It voted to forward two rezoning permits (RZ25-12 and RZ25-13) and one special‑use permit (SU25-04) to the City Board with a recommendation of approval, the special‑use permit including a condition. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted October 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Forwarded Rezoning Development Permit RZ25-12 to Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded Rezoning Development Permit RZ25-13 to Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded Special Use Development Permit SU25-04 to Board with recommendation of approval with condition (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider a $325,000 purchase of a fire pumper, an ordinance to extend the 3/8th sales tax, and a rezoning request for the 3800 and 3900 blocks of E. Hwy. 412. The meeting begins with a workshop on the sales tax.

• Purchase of 2018 Ferrara Rescue Pumper for $325,000
• Ordinance 25-37: Rezoning from A-1 to C-2 on E. Hwy. 412
• Ordinance 25-35: Allowing bidding by reverse internet auction
• Ordinance 25-34: Amending city codes for signs and zoning
• Resolution 42-25: Economic Development Agreement with MG Siloam LLC for $3,800,000

The board adopted Chapter 35 of the municipal code, updating development, signs and zoning rules and repealing several older chapters. It approved a $3.8 million economic development agreement with MG Siloam LLC, passing 6‑1. Additional actions included approving a recruitment services contract, a joint‑use pole agreement, and rezoning of two blocks on E. HWY 412. The resolution to dedicate a detention facility at Lawlis Ranch was tabled until December 2, 2025.

• Adopted Chapter 35 (development, signs, zoning) and repealed chapters 53, 54, 78, 81, 87, 102 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑35 allowing reverse internet auction bidding (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 25‑37 rezoning 3800‑3900 blocks of E. HWY 412 from A‑1 to C‑2 (unanimous first reading)
• Approved Resolution 41‑25 significant development permit for 1150 E. Lake Francis Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 42‑25 economic development agreement with MG Siloam LLC for $3,800,000 (6‑1)
• Approved Contract Recruitment Services Agreement with Government Professional Solutions for $24,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Joint Use Pole Agreement with OzarksGo LLC (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 40‑25 dedication of detention facility at Lawlis Ranch to Dec 2, 2025 (motion passed)

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will approve the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting and the special‑called minutes from October 2, 2025. It will also hear a presentation from 1898 & Company providing an update on its rate study. No other actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, 2025
• Approval of special‑called minutes from October 2, 2025
• Presentation by 1898 & Company – rate study update

The commission approved the September 25 and October 2 meeting minutes without dissent. A motion to take the utility rate increase proposal to the Board of Directors passed with a 2-1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to take utility rate increases to Board of Directors passed 2-1
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will vote on a $250,000 budget amendment for the Water Services Sewer Master Plan. It will also consider a $187,948.36 purchase of a crane for the Water Service Division, lease agreements for a fiber hut site, and the first reading of Ordinance 25-34 adopting a new Chapter 35 on development, signs and zoning. Additionally, the board will act on a resolution dedicating a detention facility at 23006 Lawlis Road.

• Budget Amendment – $250,000 for Water Services Sewer Master Plan (Public Works)
• Purchase – $187,948.36 for a Crane Body Ford Extended Cab (Public Works, Water Service Division)
• Lease Agreements – OzarksGo, LLC for a Fiber Hut and construction staging site
• Ordinance 25-34 – First reading to adopt Chapter 35, Development, Signs, and Zoning
• Resolution 40-25 – Dedication of detention facility by deed at 23006 Lawlis Road

The board removed the $250,000 budget amendment from the consent agenda and later approved it unanimously. It approved a $187,948.36 purchase of a 2026 Crane Body Ford Extended Cab for the Water Service Division. The board also approved a lease with OzarksGo, LLC for a fiber hut and staging site, and moved several ordinances to their first readings. Two items—a sales‑tax levy extension and a detention‑facility dedication—were tabled until November.

• Removed Budget Amendment item B from consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment item B after discussion (unanimous)
• Approved $187,948.36 Crane Body Ford Extended Cab purchase (unanimous)
• Approved lease with OzarksGo, LLC for fiber hut and construction staging site (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-34 on first and second reading (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-35 on first reading (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-36 (sales tax extension) until Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 40-25 (detention facility dedication) until Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will hear statements of qualifications from multiple firms that could assist in recruiting a new city administrator. No decisions are noted; the agenda item is for presentation and discussion only.

• Statements of qualifications from Global Recruiters Piedmont
• Statements of qualifications from Government Professional Services
• Statements of qualifications from Pracademic Partners
• Statements of qualifications from Strategic Government Resources
• Statements of qualifications from C and M Group Placement Services

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will review two development permits: a Significant Development Permit (SD25-08) for a 15,496‑sq‑ft place of worship at 1150 E. Lake Francis Drive, and a Rezoning Development Permit (RZ25-11) changing the 3800‑3900 block of Hwy. 412 East from A‑1 to C‑2. The commission will also accept an easement and share staff announcements about upcoming training and meeting cancellations.

• Significant Development Permit SD25-08 – 1150 E. Lake Francis Drive, applicant Siloam Springs Chin Christian Church
• Rezoning Development Permit RZ25-11 – rezoning from A‑1 to C‑2 for 3800‑3900 block of Hwy. 412 East, owner Lynch Butler
• Easement Acceptance
• Planning Commissioner Training – Siloam Springs Public Library, Oct 23, 2025, 9:30 AM‑4:30 PM
• Meeting cancellations – Planned Development Review Committee (Oct 14, 2025) and Board of Adjustment (Nov 12, 2025)

The commission unanimously accepted the September 9, 2025 minutes. It approved forwarding a significant development permit (SD25‑08) and a rezoning permit (RZ25‑11) to the City Board with recommendations of approval. The commission also unanimously accepted the presented easement items and then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Forwarded Significant Development Permit SD25‑08 to Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Forwarded Rezoning Permit RZ25‑11 to Board with recommendation of approval (unanimous)
• Accepted presented easement items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider several zoning and land‑use ordinances, including rezoning of North Simon Sager Avenue and North Progress Avenue, annexation of 176 acres along AR 59 and Bill Young Road, and vacation of a drainage easement on East Ashley Street. A contract for the Waukesha Road realignment with McClelland Consulting Engineers for $211,325 will also be approved. The meeting includes public input, a police department presentation, and routine financial reports.

• Ordinance 25-29: Rezone from A‑1 to C‑2, 400‑500 block of North Simon Sager Avenue
• Ordinance 25-30: Annex 176 acres, 14000‑15000 block of AR 59 and 20600 block of Bill Young Road
• Ordinance 25-31: Vacate drainage easement at 1113 East Ashley Street
• Ordinance 25-32: Rezone from A‑1 to C‑2, 400 block of North Progress Avenue
• Contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers for Waukesha Road realignment – $211,325

The board adopted Ordinance 25-29, rezoning the 400‑500 block of North Simon Sager Avenue from A‑1 to C‑2 (5‑0‑1, Vice Mayor Allen abstained). It also adopted Ordinance 25-31, vacating a drainage easement at 1113 East Ashley Street (unanimous). Ordinance 25-32 rezoning the 400 block of North Progress Avenue was approved (5‑0‑1, Allen abstained). Ordinance 25-30 annexing 176 acres was tabled until the November 18 meeting (unanimous). Ordinance 25-34 adopting Chapter 35 on development, signs and zoning was placed on its first reading (unanimous).

• Adopted Ordinance 25-29 rezoning North Simon Sager Ave (5-0-1, Allen abstained)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-31 vacating drainage easement at 1113 East Ashley St (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-32 rezoning North Progress Ave (5-0-1, Allen abstained)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-30 annexation of 176 acres until Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-34 (Chapter 35 development, signs, zoning) on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Presented 1898 & Company rate study proposal (no vote recorded)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission approved a special‑called meeting for October 2, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. by unanimous vote. It also unanimously moved the November meeting to November 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Special‑called meeting scheduled for Oct 2 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• November meeting moved to Nov 20 2025 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will hold a special-called meeting to discuss security matters for a municipality-owned utility system. The session is scheduled for October 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the Board Room.

• Special-called meeting to discuss utility security
• Executive session to discuss matters per § 25-19-105(b)(17)
• Meeting set for October 1, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Board Room

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will approve the March 27, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates from the Electric Department, Community Services, and Public Works. No decisions or votes are listed beyond the routine approvals.

• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2025
• Electric Department updates
• Community Services updates
• Public Works updates

The Utility Commission voted unanimously to hold a special-called meeting on October 2, 2025 at 5:30 pm. They also voted unanimously to change the November meeting date to November 20, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Scheduled special-called meeting for Oct 2, 2025 at 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Moved November meeting to Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss a Public Works update on the Highway 59 Overpass and consider several rezoning and annexation ordinances. The meeting includes a proposed contract for roadway design services.

• Contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers for Waukesha Road Realignment: $211,325
• Ordinance 25-30: Annexation of 176 acres (14000-15000 block of AR 59 and 20600 block of Bill Young Road)
• Ordinance 25-28: Rezoning from R-2 to G-I at 103 South Holly Street
• Ordinance 25-29: Rezoning from A-1 to C-2 at 400-500 block of North Simon Sager Avenue
• Ordinance 25-32: Rezoning from A-1 to C-2 at 400 block of North Progress Avenue

The Board approved a $211,325 contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers for the Waukesha Road realignment. It adopted Ordinance 25-28 rezoning 103 South Holly Street and Ordinance 25-33 amending purchase and sales provisions, both with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. Several other ordinances were placed on second reading, including a 176‑acre annexation, and the consent agenda was approved unanimously.

• Approved $211,325 Waukesha Road realignment contract (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-28 rezoning 103 South Holly St (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-33 amendments to purchases and sales, including emergency clause (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 25-29 rezoning North Simon Sager Ave on second reading (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Placed Ordinance 25-30 annexation of 176 acres on second reading (7-0)
• Placed Ordinance 25-31 vacation of drainage easement on second reading (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-32 rezoning North Progress Ave on second reading (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission will review minutes from August and July meetings, and decide whether to table a Significant Development Permit (SD25-08) for the SS Chin Christian Church at 1150 E. Lake Francis Drive. Commissioners will also consider repealing Municipal Code Chapters 53, 54, 78, 81, 87, and 102 and adopting Chapter 35, titled Development, Signs, and Zoning. An easement acceptance will be presented, and staff will announce upcoming meeting cancellations.

• Table Significant Development Permit SD25-08 for SS Chin Christian Church, 1150 E. Lake Francis Drive (deferred to Oct. 14, 2025)
• Repeal Municipal Code Chapters 53 (Landscape), 54 (Land Use), 78 (Planning), 81 (Signs), 87 (Subdivision of Land), and 102 (Zoning)
• Adopt Municipal Code Chapter 35 (Development, Signs, and Zoning)
• Easement acceptance presentation by staff
• Announce cancellation of Planned Development Review Committee (Aug. 12, 2025) and Board of Adjustment (Oct. 14, 2025) meetings

The Planning Commission accepted the August 12 minutes and forwarded the July 29 workshop minutes to the Board, both by unanimous voice vote. The commission voted to table the Significant Development Permit SD25-08 for October 14. It unanimously recommended the Board repeal Municipal Code Chapters 53, 54, 78, 81, 87, and 102, and also recommend adoption of Municipal Code Chapter 35. An easement request was approved unanimously before the meeting adjourned.

• Accepted August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Forwarded July 29, 2025 workshop minutes to Board (unanimous voice vote)
• Tabled Significant Development Permit SD25-08, 1150 E Lake Francis Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended repeal of Municipal Code Chapters 53, 54, 78, 81, 87, 102 (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Municipal Code Chapter 35 (unanimous)
• Approved easement acceptance (unanimous voice vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will decide on multiple rezoning requests, an annexation, a tax-rate resolution, and budget amendments at this meeting. Staff reports on fire-station repairs and water-treatment upgrades are also on the agenda.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Siloam Springs School District for School Resource Officers / $322,093.12
• Budget Amendment for Fire Department Station 3 Bay Doors / $15,895
• Budget Amendment for Public Works Water Treatment Plant SCADA Repair / $10,000
• Resolution 35-25 to set 2025 property tax rate at 5.5 mills for collection in 2026
• Ordinance 25-27 (3rd reading) rezoning 1200 Block of East Lake Francis Drive from R-2 to C-2

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments for the fire department ($15,895) and public works SCADA repair ($10,000). It adopted Ordinance 25-27 rezoning the 900 block of Cheri Whitlock Drive and placed five other zoning ordinances on their first reading. The board also approved a special‑use permit for Stock Tank Liquor and waived competitive bidding for hail‑damage repairs.

• Approved consent agenda (including budget amendments for fire $15,895 and public works $10,000) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 25-27 rezoning 900 block of Cheri Whitlock Drive (R‑2 to G‑I) – unanimous
• Placed Ordinance 25-28 rezoning 103 South Holly Street (R‑2 to G‑I) on first reading – 6‑0
• Placed Ordinance 25-29 rezoning 400‑500 block of North Simon Sager Avenue (A‑1 to C‑2) on first reading – 6‑0
• Placed Ordinance 25-30 annexation of 176 acres (AR 59 & Bill Young Road) on first reading – unanimous
• Placed Ordinance 25-31 vacation of drainage easement at 1113 East Ashley Street on first reading – unanimous
• Placed Ordinance 25-32 rezoning 400 block of North Progress Avenue (A‑1 to C‑2) on first reading – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 36-25 special‑use development permit for 350 North Progress Avenue (Stock Tank Liquor) – unanimous

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will meet on August 19, 2025, to decide on two rezoning ordinances and approve a $118,064.66 contract for a wastewater blower. The board will also discuss public input, receive reports, and hold an executive session.

• Contract / 250 HP Centrifugal Blower / Public Works Department / Wastewater Division / Instrument & Supply, Inc. / $118,064.66
• Ordinance 25-26 / 2nd Reading / Rezoning from R-2 to G-I / 900 Block of Cheri Whitlock Drive
• Ordinance 25-27 / 2nd Reading / Rezoning from R-2 to C-2 / 1200 Block of East Lake Francis Drive
• Ground Lease / Community Services / Airport / Bravo Mike LLC
• Resolution 34-25 / Parks & Recreation / WFF Grant Application / Historic Twin Springs Restoration

The board approved a $123,377.57 contract for a 250‑HP centrifugal blower for the Public Works wastewater division. It accepted a ground lease grant for Bravo Mike LLC at the airport. The board adopted Ordinance 25‑26 rezoning the 900 block of Cheri Whitlock Drive (vote 5‑1 on readings, unanimous on adoption) and Ordinance 25‑27 rezoning the 1200 block of East Lake Francis Drive (unanimous). It also approved Resolution 34‑25 for a Parks & Recreation grant and directed the mayor to begin a search for a new City Administrator.

• Approved $123,377.57 contract for 250 HP centrifugal blower (unanimous)
• Approved ground lease grant to Bravo Mike LLC for airport (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑26 rezoning 900 block of Cheri Whitlock Drive (second/third reading 5‑1, adoption unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑27 rezoning 1200 block of East Lake Francis Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 34‑25 Parks & Recreation WFF grant (unanimous)
• Directed mayor to start search for new City Administrator and revise contract (motion passed)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development permits, including rezoning requests for properties on S. Holly St., N. Simon Sager Ave., and N. Progress Ave. The body will also review a special use permit for 350 N. Progress Ave. and an easement acceptance.

• RZ25-07: Rezone 103 S. Holly St. from R-2 to G-I
• RZ25-08: Rezone 400-500 block of N. Simon Sager Ave. from A-1 to C-2
• RZ25-09: Rezone 600 block of N. Progress Ave. from A-1 to C-2
• SU25-03: Special Use Permit for 350 N. Progress Ave.
• SD25-06: Significant Development Permit for 500 block of N. Progress Ave. (recommended to table)

The commission accepted the July 8, 2025 minutes by unanimous voice vote. A pending development permit (SD25‑06) was withdrawn by the applicant, requiring no vote. The commission unanimously approved three rezoning applications (RZ25‑07, RZ25‑08, RZ25‑09) and a special use permit (SU25‑03). An easement was also approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted July 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Application SD25‑06 withdrawn (no vote required)
• Approved rezoning RZ25‑07 from R‑2 to G‑I at 103 S. Holly St. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ25‑08 from A‑1 to C‑2 at 400‑500 N. Simon Sager Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning RZ25‑09 from A‑1 to C‑2 at 600 N. Progress Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit SU25‑03 at 350 N. Progress Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved easement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Adjustment

The Siloam Springs Board of Adjustment will hear two variance requests at its August 12 meeting for a property owned by Sager Creek Holdings, LLC at 500 Block of N. Progress Ave. The board will consider a driveway-width variance (BOA25-02) and a height variance (BOA25-03), both submitted by the same owner and agent. Staff reports indicate that the driveway-width request meets the city’s hardship criteria, while the height variance is also on the agenda for review.

• Driveway Variance BOA25-02: 56.3-foot width at 500 Block of N. Progress Ave., exceeding 50-foot industrial zoning limit by 6.3 feet
• Height Variance BOA25-03: 500 Block of N. Progress Ave., owner Sager Creek Holdings, LLC
• Property owner: Sager Creek Holdings, LLC – Lance Beaty, Managing Member
• Agent: Martin / Martin – Ryan Gill, PE
• Staff Presenter: Maegan Thomas

The Board of Adjustment unanimously accepted the December 10, 2024 minutes. A motion to approve the landscaping variance BOA25-01 was not seconded, and a subsequent motion to deny the variance passed 5‑1. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous voice vote.

• Accepted Dec 10, 2024 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to approve variance BOA25-01 failed (no second)
• Denied landscaping variance BOA25-01 for 1401 E. Emelyn Lane (5-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review several rezoning ordinances and development permits. The meeting includes decisions on grant acceptances for sanitation and parks, as well as a hearing date for an easement vacation.

• Grant acceptance for Multi-Family Recycle sanitation: $66,475
• Grant acceptance for Softball Field Lighting: $25,000
• Rezoning requests for 500 and 600 blocks of North Progress Avenue, 900 block of Cheri Whitlock Drive, and 1200 block of East Lake Francis Drive
• Final Plat Development Permit for Lawlis Ranch, Phase 3 Addition at 23006 Lawlis Road
• Significant Development Permit for Simmons Health Clinic & Benefits Center at 900 block of Cheri Whitlock Drive

The board approved two grant acceptances for Community Services and Parks & Recreation. It moved several zoning ordinances forward, including placing Ordinance 25‑22 on its second reading by suspending the rules (6‑1). The board also approved the Lawlis Ranch Phase 3 final plat development permit (6‑1) and the special‑use permit for 1401 East Emelyn Lane unanimously.

• Consent agenda approved unanimously
• Grant acceptance for Community Services/Sanitation $66,475 approved unanimously
• Grant acceptance for Parks & Recreation softball field lighting $25,000 approved unanimously
• Ordinance 25‑22 second and third readings motion failed 4‑3
• Ordinance 25‑22 placed on second reading, suspending rules, passed 6‑1
• Ordinance 25‑23 tabled to August 19 meeting unanimously
• Ordinance 25‑26 placed on first reading, suspending rules, passed unanimously
• Resolution 28‑25 (Lawlis Ranch Phase 3) approved 6‑1

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors and Planning Commission are holding a joint workshop. The meeting consists of presentations and discussions regarding the Unified Development Code and Act 595.

• Presentation and discussion of the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Presentation and discussion of Act 595

Planning Commission

The Board of Directors and Planning Commission are meeting for a joint workshop. The session consists of presentations and discussions regarding the Unified Development Code and Act 595.

• Presentation and public input on the Unified Development Code (UDC)
• Presentation and discussion regarding Act 595

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will decide on multiple rezonings, easement vacations, and a $1,514,510 grant application for a community building restoration. The meeting also includes contract amendments for park renovations and street drainage work.

• Contract Amendment / Parks & Recreation / Twin Springs Renovation / Freese & Nichols / $71,540
• Contract Amendment / Public Works / Street Division / First Star Construction / $78,750 for French drain in Sager Creek Addition
• Ordinance 25-19 / Naming of Siloam Springs Memorial Park
• Ordinance 25-22 / Rezoning from P-D to I-1 / 500 Block of North Progress Avenue
• Resolution 27-25 / $1,514,510 grant application for Parks & Recreation Community Building Restoration

The Board approved several contract amendments, adopted multiple ordinances, and changed the zoning designation on North Progress Avenue from I‑1 to I‑2. A $1,514,510 grant for a Parks & Recreation community building restoration was approved unanimously. Resolutions for preliminary plat permits at OakBrook and Winding Springs were also approved, while one ordinance was tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved Twin Springs Parks & Recreation contract amendment $71,540 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Works French drain contract amendment $78,750 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑19 naming Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑20 vacating utility easement at 311 N. Simon Sager Ave. (unanimous)
• Amended zoning from I‑1 to I‑2 on the 500 block of North Progress Ave. (6‑1)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑24 vacating utility easements at 404 & 505 Buffalo Gap Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 27‑25 grant $1,514,510 for community building restoration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 29‑25 preliminary plat permit for OakBrook Phase 2 (6‑1)

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will decide whether to approve Resolution 26-25, which authorizes the city to purchase the Old Post Office property at 101 South Broadway from CBTR Outdoors for $849,000. The purchase is contingent on an appraisal meeting at least 90% of the asking price, with funds drawn from general reserves.

• Purchase of Old Post Office property at 101 South Broadway for $849,000
• Resolution 26-25 to authorize the contract with CBTR Outdoors, LLC
• Funding from general fund reserves, with a budget amendment planned for year-end
• Deadline to exercise purchase option is July 11, 2025

The board discussed the potential purchase of the Old Post Office at 101 N. Broadway. A motion to approve Resolution 26‑25 for the purchase failed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to approve Resolution 26-25 (purchase of Old Post Office) failed unanimously
• Motion to adjourn approved

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development permits, including a preliminary plat for a 43-lot residential subdivision. The body will also review requests for special use, significant development, and rezoning permits.

• Preliminary Plat PP25-01: 43 single-family residential lots on 15.51 acres at 2200 Block of N. Chanae / N. Dagan
• Rezoning RZ25-05: Request to rezone 900 Block of Cheri Whitlock Dr. from R-2 to G-I
• Rezoning RZ25-06: Request to rezone 1200 Block of E. Lake Francis Dr. from R-2 to C-2
• Special Use Permit SU25-02: 1401 E. Emelyn Lane
• Significant Development Permit SD25-06: 500 Block of N. Progress Ave.

The commission unanimously approved several development permits, including preliminary plat permits, a special use permit, rezoning permits, and a significant development permit with conditions. One significant development permit was tabled until August 12, 2025. The meeting time was changed to 5:30 PM starting September 9, 2025.

• Approved Preliminary Plat Permit PP25-01 (2200 Block of N. Chanae/2200 Block of N. Dagan) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Preliminary Plat Permit PP25-02 (20000 Block of Bruce Rutherford Rd) (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit SU25-02 (1401 E. Emelyn Lane) (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Development Permit RZ25-05 (rezone R-2 to G-I, 900 Block of Cheri Whitlock Dr) (unanimous)
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD25-07 (900 Block of Cheri Whitlock Dr) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone Development Permit RZ25-06 (rezone R-2 to C-2, 1200 Block of E. Lake Francis Dr) (unanimous)
• Tabled Significant Development Permit SD25-06 (500 Block of N. Progress Ave) until August 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Changed meeting time to 5:30 PM beginning September 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment will review a request to waive landscaping requirements for a small-scale commercial development. City staff finds that the request does not meet the specific requirements of a hardship as defined by City Code.

• Landscaping Variance BOA25-01: Request to plant two fewer trees and 15 fewer shrubs at 1401 E. Emelyn Lane

The board accepted the December 10, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous voice vote. A motion to deny the landscaping variance BOA25‑01 for 1401 E. Emelyn Lane was denied, with a 5‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted Dec 10 2024 minutes (unanimous voice vote)
• Motion to approve landscaping variance BOA25‑01 failed (no second)
• Motion to deny landscaping variance BOA25‑01 denied (5‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review several ordinances regarding property rezoning and the vacation of utility easements. The meeting also includes a first reading of an ordinance to repeal the city's Planning Area Boundary.

• Ordinance 25-18: Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 at 400 Block of Meadow Court
• Ordinance 25-22: Rezoning from P-D to I-1 at 500 Block of North Progress Avenue
• Ordinance 25-23: Rezoning from P-D to C-2 at 600 Block of North Progress Avenue
• Ordinance 25-20: Vacation of utility easement at 311 North Simon Sager Ave.
• Ordinance 25-25: Repeal of the City’s Planning Area Boundary

The board approved several ordinances, including rezoning of Meadow Court and two sections of North Progress Avenue, and adopted naming and easement changes. All ordinances passed unanimously except one rezoning that passed 5‑2. Resolution 26‑25 to purchase the old post office was tabled indefinitely. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-18 rezoning 400 Block of Meadow Court (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-19 naming Siloam Springs Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-20 vacation of utility easement at 311 North Simon Sager Ave (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-22 rezoning 500 Block of North Progress Avenue (5-2)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-23 rezoning 600 Block of North Progress Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-24 vacation of utility & drainage easement at 407 & 505 Buffalo Gap Dr (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-25 repeal of city's planning area boundary (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 26-25 purchase of old post office pending appraisal (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review several rezoning requests and easement vacations. The meeting includes a resolution for the purchase of the old post office by Phat Tire and a proposal to repeal the city's planning area boundary.

• Ordinance 25-18: Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 at 400 Block of Meadow Court
• Ordinance 25-22: Rezoning from P-D to I-1 at 500 Block of North Progress Avenue
• Ordinance 25-23: Rezoning from P-D to C-2 at 600 Block of North Progress Avenue
• Ordinance 25-25: Repeal of the City’s Planning Area Boundary
• Resolution 26-25: Purchase of Old Post Office / Phat Tire

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review several contracts, including a utility rate study and wastewater planning. The meeting also includes multiple rezoning requests and utility easement vacations.

• Contract for 1898 & Company to conduct a utility rate study for $153,400
• Contract with McClelland Consulting Engineers for wastewater grit removal and repair plan, not to exceed $35,000
• ADA 90/10 Grant for airport runway end identifier lights for $6,000
• Rezoning requests for the 400 block of Meadow Court (A-1 to R-3) and 500 block of North Progress Avenue (P-D to I-1)
• Ordinance to waive competitive bidding for property insurance with Moss Insurance Group

The Board approved two contracts—McClelland Consulting Engineers for a wastewater grit‑removal plan (up to $35,000) and 1898 & Company for a rate study ($153,400). It accepted a $6,000 ADA grant for runway lights and adopted Ordinance 25‑21, waiving competitive bidding for city property insurance as an emergency. Additional actions included adopting Ordinance 25‑16 (Community Services Code amendment), approving a fee waiver for the Cabinet Warehouse project, and granting a special‑use development permit for 1675 West Jefferson St.

• Approved McClelland Consulting Engineers contract for wastewater grit removal (≤$35,000) – unanimous
• Approved 1898 & Company contract for rate study ($153,400) – unanimous
• Accepted $6,000 ADA 90/10 grant for runway end identifier lights – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑21 waiving competitive bidding for property insurance emergency – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑16 amending Section 02‑10 of the municipal code – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 24‑25 waiving and refunding fees for Cabinet Warehouse project – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 25‑25 special‑use development permit for 1675 West Jefferson St., Suite E – unanimous
• Placed Ordinance 25‑18 on second reading to rezone 400 Block Meadow Court from A‑1 to R‑3 – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development permits, including two rezoning requests on N. Progress Ave. and two preliminary plat permits. The body will also discuss a code amendment to repeal the Planning Area Boundary.

• RZ25-03: Rezone 11.1 acres at 500 Block of N. Progress Ave. from P-D to I-1
• RZ25-04: Rezone 600 Block of N. Progress Ave. from P-D to C-2
• PP25-01: Preliminary Plat Permit for 2200 Block of N. Chanae / 2200 Block of N. Dagan
• PP25-02: Preliminary Plat Permit for 20000 Block of Bruce Rutherford Rd.
• SU25-01: Special Use Permit for Heartland Pharmacy at 1675 W. Jefferson St. Ste. E

The commission approved a repeal of several planning‑area boundary chapters. It approved a special‑use permit on W. Jefferson St and a rezoning of the 600‑block of N. Progress Ave, while forwarding the 500‑block rezoning to the Board with a recommendation to deny. Two preliminary‑plat permits were tabled to the July meeting, and an easement was approved. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved repeal of planning area boundary chapters 18, 54, 86, 87, 98, 102 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit SU25-01 at 1675 W Jefferson St (unanimous)
• Approved Rezone Development Permit RZ25-04, 600 Block N. Progress Ave (unanimous)
• Forwarded Rezone Development Permit RZ25-03, 500 Block N. Progress Ave to Board with recommendation to deny (unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat Permit PP25-01, 2200 Block N. Dagan to July 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Preliminary Plat Permit PP25-02, 20000 Block Bruce Rutherford Rd to July 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved easement acceptance (unanimous)
• Accepted May 13 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss several ordinances, including a rezoning request and the naming of Siloam Springs Memorial Park. The body is also reviewing contracts for a utilities rate study and a grant for Twin Springs Park.

• Contract for 1898 & Company for a Utilities Rate Study: $153,400
• Grant acceptance for Twin Springs Park Public Spaces project: $80,000
• Reallocation of $50,000 in Golf Course funds from fencing to turf maintenance equipment
• Ordinance 25-18: Rezoning from A-1 to R-3 for the 400 Block of Meadow Court
• Ordinance 25-17: Vacation of utility easements at 3017 North Hico Street

The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including a $50,000 budget reallocation for the golf course. It accepted an $80,000 grant for Twin Springs Park and advanced multiple ordinances, with one rezoning ordinance passing 6‑1. Two items—a utility easement ordinance and a park‑naming ordinance—were tabled until the June 17 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous)
• Reallocated $50,000 to Golf Course (unanimous)
• Accepted $80,000 Twin Springs Park grant (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-16 establishing City Public Services Department (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-17 vacation of utility easement on 3017 North Hico Street (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-18 rezoning 400 Block of Meadow Court from A‑1 to R‑3 (6‑1)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-19 naming Siloam Springs Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Amended Board Rule to require cell phones be off or silent in meetings (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss city ordinances and several easement vacations. The agenda includes a workshop on the Unified Development Code and a vote on a street material purchase.

• Purchase of asphalt and tack oil from Grant Garrett Excavating, Inc. for $99,400
• Easement vacation hearing dates for 311 North Simon Sager Avenue and 407 & 505 Buffalo Gap Drive
• Ordinance 25-17 regarding vacation of utility easements at 3017 North Hico Street
• Ordinance 25-14 (3rd reading) regarding Power Cost Adjustment
• Ordinance 25-16 (1st reading) regarding the Public Services Department

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-14, amending the Power Cost Adjustment in the city code. It also approved a $99,400 purchase of asphalt and tack oil for Public Works. Additional items approved included setting hearing dates for easement vacations and the first reading of Ordinances 25-16 and 25-17. All motions passed without recorded dissent.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-14 (Power Cost Adjustment) – passed unanimously
• Approved Purchase of Type II Surface Material (asphalt) & tack oil – $99,400 – approved unanimously
• Set hearing date for easement vacation at 311 North Simon Sager Avenue (Resolution 20-25) – approved
• Set hearing date for easement vacation at 407 & 505 Buffalo Gap Drive (Resolution 21-25) – approved
• Approved additional AMI meter purchase & change out with GRDA payment increase – motion passed
• Placed Ordinance 25-16 (Community Services Department amendment) on first reading – passed unanimously
• Placed Ordinance 25-17 (vacating utility easements at 3017 North Rico Street) on first reading – passed unanimously
• Adjourned the meeting – motion passed

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a rezoning application (RZ25-02) to change 2.18 acres at the 400 block of Meadow Court from Agricultural (A-1) to Two-Family Residential (R-3). Staff notes the proposal does not align with the future land use map but complies with city code, and a future land use map amendment is needed. The item will then go to the Board of Directors on June 3, 2025. The agenda also includes approval of April 8 meeting minutes, a development permit report, and a discussion of easement acceptance.

• Rezone 2.18 acres at 400 block of Meadow Court from A-1 to R-3 (duplex) – owner Paul Xiong, agent Jason Ingalls
• Staff report indicates the rezoning conflicts with the 2040 future land use map (Neighborhoods 1 designation) and requires a map amendment
• A previous R-4 rezoning on the same property was denied by the Board on March 18, 2025
• Easement acceptance discussion led by staff presenter Maegan Thomas
• Meetings canceled: Board of Adjustment June 10, 2025, and Planned Development Review Committee May 13, 2025

The commission accepted the April 8 minutes unanimously. It approved rezoning development permit RZ25-02 for the 400‑block of Meadow Court by a 5‑1 vote, sending it to the Board on June 3. An easement request was also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning permit RZ25-02, 400‑Block of Meadow Court (5-1)
• Approved easement request (unanimous)
• Confirmed board and staff approved permits (no vote recorded)
• Canceled Board of Adjustment meeting for June 10, 2025
• Canceled PDRC meeting for May 13, 2025
• Scheduled Unified Development Code workshop for May 20, 2025 (comments due June 2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss several municipal code amendments and a federal grant for airport construction. The agenda includes decisions on street design specifications and power cost adjustments.

• FAA grant for Airport West Taxilane Construction (Design & Bidding) in the amount of $172,300.00
• Ordinance 25-11: PD Zone Amendment for the 3500 Block of East Kenwood Street
• Ordinance 25-12: Master Street Plan amendments regarding curbs, gutters, and sidewalks
• Ordinance 25-13: Subdivision Street Design Specification for frontage improvements
• Ordinance 25-14: Power Cost Adjustment amendment to City Municipal Code

The board approved the consent agenda after removing items C, D, and E. It then approved the FAA airport grant item, the City Emergency Operations Plan item, and adopted three ordinances relating to zoning, the master street plan, and subdivision street design. Two other ordinances were tabled until the May 20 meeting.

• Approved consent agenda with items C, D, E removed (unanimous)
• Approved Airport FAA grant item C (unanimous)
• Approved City Emergency Operations Plan item D (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑11 amending zoning for 3500 Block East Kenwood (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑12 amending Master Street Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25‑13 amending subdivision street design requirements (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25‑14 (Power Cost Adjustment) until May 20 (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25‑16 (Public Services Department restructuring) until May 20 (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board will hold public input, introduce a new police officer, and consider a consent agenda including a $55,736.64 budget amendment for a police vehicle purchase. Regularly scheduled items include multiple ordinance readings on zoning, street improvements, and a power cost adjustment, as well as resolutions for significant development permits for a retail grocery store and Simmons expansion, and a contract for prosecuting attorney fees.

• Budget amendment for police vehicle purchase at $55,736.64
• Significant development permit for retail grocery store at 816 East Main Street
• Significant development permit for Simmons expansion in 400 block of North Hico Street
• Second reading of ordinance amending power cost adjustment (affects utility bills)
• Contract with Williams Law Firm for prosecuting attorney fees

The board adopted Ordinance 25-10, vacating the right‑of‑way at 201 North College Street, with a 4‑3 vote. Several other ordinances were placed on the agenda and adopted, including Ordinance 25-15 altering approved applications, all passed unanimously. The board also approved three significant development permits (Resolutions 16-25, 18-25, and 19-25) and the contract with Williams Law Firm, each unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-10 vacating right‑of‑way at 201 North College St. (4-3)
• Placed Ordinance 25-15 on all three readings and adopted it (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 16-25 for 816 East Main St. retail grocery store (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 18-25 for 400 Block of North Hico Simmons expansion (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 19-25 contract with Williams Law Firm for prosecuting attorney fees (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda, including budget amendment for police vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-12 on first reading (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-13 on first reading (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The meeting includes a call to order, roll call, an executive session, and adjournment.

The board entered an executive session unanimously to consider personnel matters. The board then appointed Kevin Moore as Interim City Administrator until May 5, after which Christina Petriches will serve as Interim City Administrator until a new administrator is hired. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Moore as Interim City Administrator until May 5 (unanimous)
• Designated Christina Petriches to assume Interim City Administrator role after May 5 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two Significant Development Permits: an expansion of the Simmons Pet Food facility at 316 N. Hico St. (adding 19,581 sq ft) and a project at 816 E. Main St. They will also discuss an update to Code Section 54-26 regarding approved application alerts. The meeting includes approval of March minutes and staff announcements of meeting cancellations.

• Significant Development Permit SD25-04 for Simmons Pet Food expansion at 316 N. Hico St. (19,581 sq ft addition)
• Significant Development Permit SD25-05 at 816 E. Main St. (Guz Properties)
• Code amendment to Section 54-26 (Land Use Code, alerting approved applications)
• Meeting cancellations: Board of Adjustment (May 13) and PDRC (April 8)
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission unanimously accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes. It approved two significant development permits—SD25-04 at 316 N Hico St. and SD25-05 at 816 E Main St.—with conditions recommended by staff. It also approved a code amendment to Section 54-26 of the Land Use Code concerning approved applications. All items will be forwarded to the Board on April 15, 2025.

• Accepted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD25-04, 316 N Hico St., with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD25-05, 816 E Main St., with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Code Amendment Section 54-26, Land Use Code (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The board entered an executive session unanimously to consider personnel matters. It then unanimously appointed Kevin Moore as interim city administrator until May 5, after which Christina Petriches will serve as interim city administrator. No other business was taken up.

• Approved executive session to consider employment matters (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Moore as interim city administrator until May 5, then Christina Petriches as interim (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will vote on consent agenda items including a $15,000 police vehicle upfit, then hold first readings on ordinances for a PD zone amendment, street improvement requirements, and a power cost adjustment. Three significant development permits for a utility site, a Dollar Tree, and a residential complex are also up for approval.

• Budget amendment $15,000 for police special response vehicle upfit
• Ordinance 25-11 first reading: PD zone amendment at 3500 block of East Kenwood Street
• Ordinance 25-12 first reading: required street improvements (curbs, gutters, sidewalks) to Master Street Plan
• Resolution 14-25: significant development permit for Dollar Tree at 3541 Highway 412 East
• Resolution 15-25: significant development permit for The Reserves at 420 North Simon Sager Avenue

The board unanimously approved significant development permits for the 2300 Block of South Lincoln Street, 3541 Highway 412 East (Dollar Tree), and 420 North Simon Sager Avenue. Ordinance 25-10 was placed on first reading with a 5‑2 vote, while Ordinances 25-11, 25-14 were approved on first reading unanimously, and Ordinances 25-12 and 25-13 were tabled until the April 15 meeting.

• Approved Resolution 13-25 (2300 Block of South Lincoln St) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 14-25 (3541 Highway 412 East, Dollar Tree) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 15-25 (420 North Simon Sager Ave) – unanimous
• Ordinance 25-10 (vacation of right‑of‑way, 201 N College St) first reading – 5‑2
• Ordinance 25-11 (PD zone amendment, 3500 block E Kenwood St) first reading – unanimous
• Ordinance 25-14 (power cost adjustment) first reading – unanimous
• Ordinance 25-12 (master street plan amendments) tabled until Apr 15 – unanimous
• Ordinance 25-13 (subdivision street design specs) tabled until Apr 15 – unanimous

Utility Commission

The Siloam Springs Utility Commission will consider a recommendation on how to address a three-year rate increase from GRDA, the city's wholesale electricity supplier. The increase includes a 5% annual hike on demand charges and a 1% decrease on energy. Two options are proposed: passing the increase through the Power Cost Adjustment (PCA) or raising the minimum monthly bill for residential and commercial customers. The commission will also receive an update on the Waste to Energy program.

• GRDA rate increase: 5% on demand, 1% decrease on energy for three years
• Option to pass increase through PCA, averaging $2.28/month more for residential customers
• Option to raise minimum monthly bill: residential from $13.24 to $16.44, commercial from $16.56 to $19.76
• Proposed revision of PCA ordinance language to include energy cost adjustment
• Update on Waste to Energy program

The Utility Commission approved the minutes from the February 27 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Keck and a second by Commissioner Galicia, with unanimous consent. The commission then adjourned the March 27 meeting following a motion by Commissioner Galicia, seconded by Commissioner Hevener, also unanimously.

• Approved February 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned March 27 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors met in special session solely to enter executive session to consider employee matters. After reconvening, the mayor announced no action would be taken, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• No action taken following executive session

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss several zoning changes and utility easement vacations. The meeting includes a consent agenda with vehicle purchases for the Electric and Public Works departments.

• Purchase of Ford F350 4x4 Service Truck for Electric Department: $79,880.70
• Purchase of 2026 Mack Granite Tandem Axle Dump Truck for Public Works: $184,888
• Rezoning from A-1 to R-4 at 400 Block of Meadow Court (Ordinance 25-04)
• Rezoning from R-2 to P-D at 20000 Bruce Rutherford Road (Ordinance 25-07)
• Land sale to Ryan Cloud via SSWRC for $4,950 (Resolution 09-25)

The board adopted Ordinance 25-07, rezoning property at the 20000 block of Bruce Rutherford Road from R-2 to P-D, by a 6-1 vote. It also approved the consent agenda, including a final plat for Oak Brook Addition, and adopted a utility easement vacation on Highway 16. A rezoning request for Meadow Court was effectively stalled when a motion to advance it failed unanimously. The board also approved a land sale to Ryan Cloud for $4,950.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-07 rezoning 20000 Bruce Rutherford Rd from R-2 to P-D (6-1)
• Approved consent agenda including final plat for Oak Brook Addition and truck purchases
• Adopted Ordinance 25-08 vacating utility easements at 2200 block of Highway 16 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 09-25 land sale to Ryan Cloud for $4,950 (6-1)
• Placed Ordinance 25-10 (vacation of right-of-way at 201 N College St) on first reading (unanimous)
• Motion to advance Ordinance 25-04 (Meadow Court rezoning) failed unanimously

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several significant development permits and one rezoning request. The body will also discuss updates to the Master Street Plan and subdivision street design specifications.

• Significant Development Permit SD25-01: 10,024 sq. ft. Dollar Tree at 3541 Hwy. 412 East
• Significant Development Permit SD25-02: 420 N. Simon Sager Ave.
• Significant Development Permit SD25-03: 2300 Block of S. Lincoln St.
• Rezoning Permit RZ25-01: P-D to P-D (amended) at 3500 Block of E. Kenwood St.
• Code amendments for the Master Street Plan frontage improvements and Section 87-36

The Planning Commission unanimously approved four development permits (SD25-01, SD25-02, SD25-03, RZ25-01) with conditions as recommended by staff, and two code amendments (Master Street Plan frontage improvements and Subdivision Street Design Specification) with a condition that sidewalk construction exemptions cannot apply to sidewalks on the current master plan. All items will go to the Board of Directors on April 1, 2025. The commission also accepted the February 11, 2025 minutes and easement acceptances.

• Approved Significant Development Permit SD25-01 at 3541 HWY 412 East with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD25-02 at 420 N Simon Sager Ave with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD25-03 at 2300 Block of S. Lincoln St with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning Development Permit RZ25-01 at 3500 Block of E. Kenwood St with no conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Code Amendment to Master Street Plan frontage improvements with condition (unanimous)
• Approved Code Amendment to Section 87-36 Subdivision Street Design Specification with same condition (unanimous)
• Approved easement acceptances (unanimous)
• Accepted February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review 2024 year-end financials and discuss several rezoning requests. A key proposal seeks to increase the City Administrator's purchasing authority for utility inventory to $150,000 through 2025 to address supply chain issues.

• Resolution 11-25: Increase utility inventory purchasing limit to $150,000 and allow verbal quotes
• Ordinance 25-06: Rezoning 1300 block of North Britt Street from R-2 to R-3 & R-4
• Ordinance 25-07: Rezoning 20000 Bruce Rutherford Road from R-2 to P-D
• Resolution 09-25: Land sale to Ryan Cloud for $4,950
• Ordinance 25-09: Changes to municipal code regarding the use of fireworks

The board approved a rezoning of the 1300 block of North Britt Street from R-2 to R-3 and R-4, and adopted an ordinance amending city code to regulate the sale and use of fireworks. A land sale to Ryan Cloud was tabled until March 18, 2025. The consent agenda, including a resolution on utility inventory purchasing, was approved unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-06 rezoning 1300 block N. Britt St. from R-2 to R-3 & R-4 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-09 amending fireworks sale/use regulations (unanimous after 5-2 on readings)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 11-25 on utility inventory purchasing (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Heritage Ranch Addition Phase 5 at 2270 Dawn Hill Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 09-25 land sale to Ryan Cloud for $4,950 until March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-07 (rezoning 20000 Bruce Rutherford Rd to P-D) on second reading with conditions (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-08 (vacation of utility easements, 2200 block Hwy 16) on first reading (unanimous)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will meet to appoint commissioners for Positions 2 and 3 and elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025. The meeting will also include a presentation on city cost changes and updates from Public Works, Electric, and Public Service departments.

• Appointment of Position 2 and 3 Commissioners
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Presentation on changes in costs to the City
• Public Works updates
• Electric and Public Service department updates

The Utility Commission met and approved prior minutes, re-elected its Chair and Vice-Chair, and received reports on electricity, water, wastewater, and sanitation costs. No rate changes or substantive decisions were made; the commission discussed potential future rate adjustments and requested additional data.

• Approved minutes from August 29 and October 24, 2024 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Galicia as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Keck as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Requested report on GRDA PCA rates for past 12 months
• Confirmed free inspection for residents with drastic usage increase

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss several rezoning requests and utility easement vacations. The meeting includes votes on equipment purchases for Public Works and contracts for fireworks and water system planning.

• Purchase of 2026 Mack Granite Triaxle Dump Truck for $199,887
• Contract with Burns & McDonnell for Long-Range Plan Public Water System Plan for $159,750
• Contract with Premier Pyrotechnics for Annual Fireworks Display 2025-2027 for $64,500
• Purchase of Bobcat Forklift from Hugg and Hall for $121,030
• Rezoning requests for 400 Block of Meadow Court, 339 and 349 East Copper Leaf Drive, and 1300 Block of North Britt Street

The Board approved the annexation of 57.37 acres on Bruce Rutherford Road (Ordinance 25-02) and the vacation of utility easements on North Britt Street (Ordinance 25-03). It tabled a rezoning request for the 400 block of Meadow Court until March 18, 2025, and failed to advance a rezoning for 339 and 349 East Copper Leaf Drive. The Board also placed a fireworks ordinance (25-09) on first reading, with a 5-2 vote.

• Approved consent agenda including purchases and resolutions (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-02 annexing 57.37 acres at 20000 Bruce Rutherford Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 25-03 vacating utility easements at 1300 block of North Britt Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 25-04 (rezoning to R-4 at 400 Meadow Court) until March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Failed to advance Ordinance 25-05 (rezoning to R-3 at 339/349 E. Copper Leaf Dr.) 3-3, Carroll abstained
• Placed Ordinance 25-09 (fireworks amendment) on first reading (5-2)
• Approved 3-year fireworks contract with Premier Pyrotechnics for $64,500 (unanimous)
• Approved water system plan contract with Burns & McDonnell for $159,750 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a final plat development permit (FPC25-01) for a revision to Phase 5 of the Heritage Ranch Addition at 2270 Dawn Hill Road, which increases the size of four lots. The item will be recommended to the Board of Directors on March 4, 2025. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, easement acceptances, and staff announcements about meeting cancellations and a Unified Development Code public input session on February 20, 2025.

• Final Plat Change FPC25-01 for 2270 Dawn Hill Road (Heritage Ranch Addition, Phase 5): revision enlarges Lots 28–31, creating 31 single-family lots on 8.6 acres
• Staff recommends approval with conditions including filing the plat with Benton County, submitting a two-year maintenance bond, grading each lot, and planting Leyland Cypress trees for screening
• Easement acceptances presented by staff
• Board and Staff Approved Permits (see attachment) reviewed
• Meeting cancellations announced: Board of Adjustment on March 11, 2025, and PDRC Subcommittee on February 11, 2025

The Planning Commission approved a final plat change for 2270 Dawn Hill Rd (FPC25-01) with conditions, which will go to the Board on March 4, 2025. They also approved easement acceptances for items LA24-07, LA24-08, and LS24-12. Minutes from January 14, 2024, were accepted with a correction to item G5 (RZ24-09). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final plat change FPC25-01 at 2270 Dawn Hill Rd with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved easement acceptances for LA24-07, LA24-08, LS24-12 (unanimous)
• Accepted January 14, 2024 minutes with correction to item G5 (unanimous)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission will appoint Bernadette Keck to Position 2 and Clara Carlos to Position 3 for four-year terms, and elect a chair and vice chair for 2025. The commission will also receive updates from Public Works, Electric, and Public Service departments.

• Appointment of Bernadette Keck to Position 2 for a four-year term (Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2029)
• Appointment of Clara Carlos to Position 3, replacing David Neff
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 29, 2024 and October 24, 2024 meetings

Board of Directors

The board will vote on several ordinances including annexation of 57.37 acres on Bruce Rutherford Road, rezoning of three properties, and an ambulance fee schedule amendment. They will also consider consent agenda items including budget amendments and equipment purchases totaling over $134,000, and resolutions for development permits and professional services.

• Ordinance 25-02: Annexation of 57.37 acres at 20000 Block Bruce Rutherford Road
• Ordinance 25-04: Rezoning 400 Block Meadow Court from A-1 to R-4
• Ordinance 25-05: Rezoning 339 and 349 East Copper Leaf Drive from R-2 to R-3
• Purchase of 2025 Ford F250 for $62,413 and Kubota mini-excavator for $71,813.16
• Resolution 06-25: Significant development permit for Chili's at 3861 Highway 412 East

The Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-01, amending the ambulance fee schedule. It also advanced multiple rezoning ordinances on first or second reading, including a 5-2 vote to place the Meadow Court rezoning (A-1 to R-4) on first reading. A significant development permit for the Siloam Springs Community Gardens was approved 5-2, and another for Chili's was approved unanimously. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, including a $62,413 truck purchase and a $71,813 mini-excavator purchase.

• Adopted Ordinance 25-01 ambulance fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $62,413 Ford F-250 and $71,813 Kubota mini-excavator (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 01-25 designating pickleball/tennis professional (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-02 annexation of 57.37 acres on second reading (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-03 vacation of utility easements on second reading (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-04 rezoning at Meadow Court on first reading (5-2)
• Placed Ordinance 25-05 rezoning at Copper Leaf Drive on first reading (5-1)
• Approved Resolution 05-25 significant development permit for Community Gardens (5-2)

Board of Directors

The Board will hold first readings on three ordinances: annexing 57.37 acres, vacating utility easements, and amending the ambulance fee schedule. The consent agenda includes budget amendments and purchases totaling over $178,000, and a resolution setting a hearing date for an easement vacation. Presentations will recognize new police officers, award recipients, and holiday decorating winners.

• Ordinance 25-02: first reading to annex 57.37 acres at 20000 block of Bruce Rutherford Road
• Ordinance 25-01: second reading to amend ambulance fee schedule (Section 22-323)
• Ordinance 25-03: first reading to vacate utility easements at 1300 block of North Britt Street
• Consent item: Resolution 03-25 amending the 2024 budget
• Consent items: purchases totaling $50,514 (mixer repair), $17,742 (sludge pump repair), $32,174 (pump), and $77,809 (tipper trailer)

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments and purchases. It advanced three ordinances: ambulance fee schedule amendment (2nd reading), annexation of 57.37 acres on Bruce Rutherford Road (1st reading), and vacation of utility easements on North Britt Street (1st reading). No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine items.

• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments and purchases (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-1 ambulance fee schedule to 2nd reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-02 annexation of 57.37 acres to 1st reading (unanimous)
• Advanced Ordinance 25-03 vacation of utility easements to 1st reading (unanimous)

Parks Advisory Board

The Parks Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Parks Priorities Survey and receive an update on Daddy Daughter Dance ticket sales. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and board member comments. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Parks Priorities Survey Presentation
• Daddy Daughter Dance ticket sales update
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Board member comments and discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several development permits, including a proposal for a 152-unit residential complex. The body will also review four rezoning requests and conduct its annual election of officers.

• SD24-10: Proposed 152-unit 'Siloam Springs Community Gardens' development on 20.57 acres at 2200 Block of AR. Hwy. 16
• SD24-16: Significant Development Permit for 3861 Hwy. 412 East
• RZ24-07: Rezone from A-1 to P-D at 20000 Block of Bruce Rutherford Road
• RZ24-08: Rezone from A-1 to R-4 at 400 Block of Meadow Court
• RZ24-09 & RZ24-10: Rezone from R-2 to R-3 at 339 & 349 East Copper Leaf Drive and 1300 Block of North Britt Street

The Siloam Springs Planning Commission approved five development permits, including two significant developments and three rezones, and denied one rezoning request. All approvals were unanimous. The denied rezoning, RZ24-09, was for properties at 339 and 349 East Copper Leaf Drive, with a vote of 4-1 to deny. All items will be forwarded to the Board for final action.

• Approved Significant Development Permit SD24-10 (2200 Block of HWY 16) unanimously
• Approved Significant Development Permit SD24-16 (3861 HWY 412 East) unanimously
• Approved Rezone RZ24-07 (A-1 to P-D, 20000 Block of Bruce Rutherford Road) unanimously
• Approved Rezone RZ24-08 (A-1 to R-4, 400 Block of Meadow Court) unanimously
• Denied Rezone RZ24-09 (R-2 to R-3, 339 & 349 East Copper Leaf Drive) 4-1
• Approved Rezone RZ24-10 (R-2 to R-3, 1300 Block of North Britt Street) unanimously

Board of Directors

The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting on January 7, 2025, with a consent agenda that includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend the ambulance fee schedule, a contract with Maxum Golf Solutions for the golf course, and a resolution to designate pickleball and tennis professional services for RFP procurement. The board will also recognize officers and firefighters of the year, adopt 2025 board rules, and receive financial reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 25-1 to amend Municipal Code Section 22-323 (ambulance fee schedule)
• Contract with Maxum Golf Solutions, LLC for Siloam Springs Golf Course
• Resolution 1-25 designating pickleball/tennis professional services for RFP procurement
• Resolution 2-25 adopting 2025 Board Rules
• Presentation of Officer of the Year and Firefighter of the Year awards

The Board of Directors re-elected David Allen as vice mayor by a 4-3 vote. The consent agenda was approved unanimously, but two items were pulled for discussion: a pickleball professional services resolution was tabled until February 4, and the 2025 Board Rules were approved with amendments. The board also approved a contract with Maxim Golf Solutions for the golf course.

• Re-elected David Allen as vice mayor (4-3)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, pickleball professional services designation, and 2025 Board Rules (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 1-25 (pickleball professional) until February 4 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Board Rules with amendments (unanimous)
• Approved golf course contract with Maxim Golf Solutions (unanimous)
• Placed Ordinance 25-1 (ambulance fee schedule) on first reading (unanimous)
• Motion to reconsider special use permit for cottage homes failed (3-3)