Benton to consider $599K police camera system and Congo Road roundabout at Oct. 26 meeting

The Benton City Council will meet on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at Benton City Hall to consider a wide range of municipal measures, including police camera upgrades, major road infrastructure, and park improvements. The agenda meeting begins at 5:30 p.m., with the regular council meeting following immediately after at 410 River St. Read more below.

Following the call to order by Mayor Tom Farmer, an invocation by Pastor Chris Threatt, and roll call, council members will affirm compliance with the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act and review minutes from the Sept. 28 regular meeting.

Under board appointments, Resolution No. 64 considers appointing Selleck Childress to the Board of Civil Service Commissioners to fill an unexpired term ending in April 2027.

Key resolutions and ordinances scheduled across council committees include:

Community Service Committee

Liens – Resolutions 65 & 66:
Confirming city abatement costs and certifying property liens for nuisance conditions at 1707 Dixie St. and 1211 W. South St.

Finance Committee

Treasurer – Resolution 67:
Confirming the reappointment of Jordan Woolbright as City Treasurer for a four-year term ending Dec. 31, 2030.
Body Cams – Resolution 68:
Awarding a $599,000 contract to Coreforce for body-worn cameras, in-vehicle cameras, and digital management systems for the Benton Police Department.

Pictured above: Example of Coreforce Body Cameras.

Roundabout – Resolution 69:
Awarding a construction contract to H.W. Tucker Company for the Congo Road and Shenandoah Road roundabout project.

Parks Committee

Concession Roof – Resolution 70:
Awarding a contract to Oltmans Roofing for roof replacement on the Holland Park adult softball concession stand.
Playground – Resolution 71:
Awarding a $92,711 contract to Happy Playgrounds for the Holland Park adult softball playground project.

Career Center Snacks & School Wrestling – Resolutions 72, 73 & 74:
Authorizing vending service agreements with Snack Rack, a athletic facility agreement with Arkansas State University Three Rivers, and a facility agreement with the Benton School District to utilize the City Hall Gymnasium for wrestling practice.

Personnel & Planning Committees

Staff Sick Hours – Ordinance 53:
Amending the employee handbook to adopt an addendum preserving documented excess sick leave hours for recognized personnel.
Commercial Zoning – Ordinances 54 & 55:
Rezoning properties at 1218–1222 W. South St. and 1312 W. South St. to C-2 General Commercial District.
Land Uses – Ordinance 56:
Updating the city zoning use matrix to clarify permitted and conditional land uses.

The meeting is open to the public, with time reserved for public comments prior to adjournment.

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