The City of Benton will meet Monday night to address several items on the City Council agenda. Items include a subdivision hazard, a new A&P commissioner, property liens, internet partnership…
…funding for historic training and survey, new kennels for new shelter, parks rates, staff pay, property zoning, a bid for Phase 1 Southwest Trail construction, donated land for that trail, and a bid for Cross Street drainage job.
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BENTON CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – October 27, 2025
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE AGENDA MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tom Farmer
II. INVOCATION Rev. Russell Hull
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Reed
IV. ROLL CALL City Clerk
V. STATEMENT OF FOIA City Clerk
COMPLIANCE & ROLL CALL
VI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 22, 2025
Regular Meeting
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS & MOTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 95 OF 2025 MAYOR TOM FARMER
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF BENTON TO UTILIZE ARKANSAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDS FOR HAZARD MITIGATION AT WESTERN WOODS SUBDIVISION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF BENTON TO UTILIZE ARKANSAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUNDS FOR HAZARD MITIGATION AT WESTERN WOODS SUBDIVISION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
1. A&P COMMISSION COMMITTEE Council Member Brown/Baptist
RESOLUTION NO. 81 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELGIN HAMNER AS COMMISSIONER TO THE BENTON A&P COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING AND CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF ELGIN HAMNER AS COMMISSIONER TO THE BENTON A&P COMMISSION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
2. ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE Council Member Villines/Hamm
3. COMMISSIONS COMMITTEE Council Member Spencer-Cole/Reed
4. COMMUNITY SERVICE Council Member Reed/Spencer-Cole
RESOLUTION NO. 82 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2014 WEST LAKEVIEW DRIVE AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2014 WEST LAKEVIEW DRIVE AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 83 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3104 LAVA LANE AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3104 LAVA LANE AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 84 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A
CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723 DENTON STREET
AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A
CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 723 DENTON STREET
AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 85 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1714 HUNTLEY ROAD AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1714 HUNTLEY ROAD AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 86 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 HIGHWAY 35 AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST THE SALINE COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR PLACE A CERTIFIED LIEN AGAINST REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1406 HIGHWAY 35 AS A RESULT OF INCURRED EXPENSES BY THE CITY OF BENTON IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW AND CITY ORDINANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
5. FINANCE COMMITTEE Council Member Brown/Morrow
RESOLUTION NO. 87 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A NON-EXCLUSIVE POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH UPN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A NON-EXCLUSIVE POLE ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT WITH UPN; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 88 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECURING FUNDING FOR TRAINING OF ONE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, NOT TO EXCEED$3,000; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECURING FUNDING FOR TRAINING OF ONE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSIONER, NOT TO EXCEED$3,000; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 89 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE FOR THE PURPOSES OF COMPLETING AN ARKANSAS RESOURCES SURVEY WITHIN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT OF BENTON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING THROUGH THE DIVISION OF ARKANSAS HERITAGE FOR THE PURPOSES OF COMPLETING AN ARKANSAS RESOURCES SURVEY WITHIN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT OF BENTON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 90 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY AS SURPLUS; AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THE SURPLUS PROPERTY AT AUCTION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 91 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MWI ANIMAL HEALTH FOR THE PURCHASE OF DOG AND CAT KENNELS TO OUTFIT THE NEW ANIMAL SERVICES SHELTER AND AMENDING THE 2025 ANIMAL SERVICES BUDGET TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $583,381.99; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH MWI ANIMAL HEALTH FOR THE PURCHASE OF DOG AND CAT KENNELS TO OUTFIT THE NEW ANIMAL SERVICES SHELTER AND AMENDING THE 2025 ANIMAL SERVICES BUDGET TO INCREASE THE APPROPRIATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $583,381.99; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
6. PARKS COMMITTEE Council Member Hart/Lee
ORDINANCE NO. 50 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE SETTING PROGRAMMING RATES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2026 SEASON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE SETTING PROGRAMMING RATES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION
DEPARTMENT FOR THE 2026 SEASON; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
7. PERSONNEL/HEALTH &SAFETY COMMITTEE Council Member Donnor/Baptist
ORDINANCE NO. 51 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE CITY OF BENTON PAY STRUCTURE FOR ALL GENERAL FUND, STREET, ANIMAL SERVICES, AND PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE MODIFYING THE CITY OF BENTON PAY STRUCTURE FOR ALL GENERAL FUND, STREET, ANIMAL SERVICES, AND PARKS DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS & EMPLOYEES; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
8. P&Z COMMISSION Council Member Spencer-Cole
ORDINANCE NO. 52 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2011 WATTS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO R5 MULTI FAMILY DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2011 WATTS ROAD IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R1 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT TO R5 MULTI FAMILY DISTRICT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ORDINANCE NO. 53 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 15228 I-30 IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R5 MULTI FAMILY DISTRICT & C3 SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO C3 SERVICE COMMERCIAL ONLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 15228 I-30 IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R5 MULTI FAMILY DISTRICT & C3 SERVICE COMMERCIAL TO C3 SERVICE COMMERCIAL ONLY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ORDINANCE NO. 54 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2319 KELSO CIRCLE IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT DETACHED HOUSING TO C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2319 KELSO CIRCLE IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT DETACHED HOUSING TO C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ORDINANCE NO. 55 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 825 N. MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT DETACHED HOUSING TO C1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 825 N. MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM R2 SINGLE FAMILY DISTRICT DETACHED HOUSING TO C1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
ORDINANCE NO. 56 OF 2025
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE WEST 268.5 FEET OF PARCEL #805-19866-000 AND PARCEL #805-19868-000 IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE WEST 268.5 FEET OF PARCEL #805-19866-000 AND PARCEL #805-19868-000 IN THE CITY OF BENTON, SALINE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO C2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
9. PUC COMMISSION Council Member Hart
10. STREETS COMMITTEE Council Member Hamm/Baptist
RESOLUTION NO. 92 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST ACCEPTABLE BID FROM REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,173.00 FOR PHASE ONE OF THE SOUTHWEST TRAIL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST ACCEPTABLE BID FROM REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,173.00 FOR PHASE ONE OF THE SOUTHWEST TRAIL; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 93 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BENTON, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR DONATION OF REAL ESTATE TO SALINE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TRAIL PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF BENTON, ARKANSAS, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR DONATION OF REAL ESTATE TO SALINE COUNTY FOR THE SOUTHWEST TRAIL PROJECT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
RESOLUTION NO. 94 OF 2025
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST ACCEPTABLE BID FROM JCON INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,377.50 FOR THE CROSS-STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST ACCEPTABLE BID FROM JCON INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $611,377.50 FOR THE CROSS-STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
VIII. Old Business
IX. Public Comments
X. Adjourn
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