Benton Utilities Commission to hold regular meeting Nov. 2
The Benton Public Utilities Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, to review monthly financial reports, hear department updates, and consider a board appointee. The public meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Benton Utilities Electric Department. Read more below.
The meeting will take place in the commission meeting room at 1827 Dale Avenue in Benton.
Following the call to order, opening prayer, and pledge of allegiance, commissioners will conduct roll call and affirm a statement of compliance with the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, as amended by Act 505 of 2025. The commission will then consider approval of the minutes from its previous regular meeting held on Oct. 5, 2026.
The agenda features two departmental reports:
- Safety, Personnel & Community Outreach: Update presented by Terrie Sossamon.
- Financial Report: September financial figures presented by Jimmy Garrett.
Under new business, Galan Hughes will present an item regarding the approval of a Share Board appointee. According to the published agenda, no old business or executive session items are scheduled for discussion.
The commission’s next regular meeting following November’s session is scheduled for Dec. 7, 2026.
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