The City of Benton Community Services Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, immediately following the Parks & Streets meetings at 5pm (click to see those agendas). Discussion topics will include ?fireworks usage, ?️properties to be condemned, ?soil testing, and ?️town hall meetings. The meetings will be held at the Benton Municipal Complex in Council […]
Benton committee to discuss final plat on subdivision at June 14th special meeting
The City of Benton Community Development Committee will hold a special meeting on Wednesday June 14th, at 6:00 p.m. to discuss Stuart Meadows Final Plat. 1) Establish a Quorum/Call to Order 2) Reading of Civil Statement 3) Board of Adjustments 4) Planning Commission a. Stuart Meadows [Final Plat – ETJ] Located in the County, […]
Benton committees meet June 13th to consider trails, flooding downtown, overlaying streets
Two Benton committees will meet on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 to consider various items. The Parks Committee will meet at 5:00 p.m., to discuss a grant, the greenway and mountain bike park. The Streets and Stormwater Committee will meet immediately after Parks, to discuss right-of-way on Kenwood, Drainage on W. Cross Street and asphalt overlay […]
Benton to purchase 511 acres along Saline River for camping, trails and sports
The City of Benton has agreed to purchase 511 acres of undeveloped land along the Saline River from the Thomas family of Benton. This land purchase is the largest single land acquisition in the city’s history. The land will be purchased in 10 installments over the next ten years. The first tract will be 101 […]
Retail recruiting firm tells Benton committee what businesses want to come to town
The Benton Advertising & Promotion Commission gathered on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 for their regular meeting to hear a presentation about what national businesses are interested in coming to town. They also discussed a tract of land near the Saline River, to possibly purchase for making into an RV campground, along with new ball fields. […]
Bryant fire station might possibly be history; Meeting May 31st
There is a possibility for repurposing a former fire station in Bryant. Come to the meeting on Tuesday, May 31st, to be held by the Bryant Historical Society. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the proprty location, next to City Hall, SW 3rd Street. Discussion will be about turning the fire station into […]
Benton committee meets Thursday to discuss entertainment district & FD non-emergency calls
The City of Benton Community Services/Animal Control Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, June 17, at 5 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. The agenda, ordinances and previous meeting’s minutes are below. Committee Members: Evelyn Reed, Chair Judd Hart Jeff Hamm Frank Baptist Robin Freeman Brad Jordan-Staff Terry Parsons-Staff I. Establish […]
Benton Parks to meet June 14th with full agenda
The City of Benton Parks Committee will meet Tuesday, June 15th, at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. AGENDA Committee Members Judd Hart, Chair Steve Lee Evelyn Reed Shane Knight Robin Freeman Stephanie Jones – Parks Director I. Call to Order II. Recognition of Attendees III. Approval of Minutes IV. […]
Benton Parks to consider adult baseball and EAST project, April 15th
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. There are a few short meetings in a row – beginning at 5 p.m., the Street Department will meet, then Community Services, then Parks Department. Committee Members: Judd Hart, Chair; Steve Lee; Evelyn […]
Benton Parks to consider project & skating requests, and more March 9th
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. Committee Members: Judd Hart, Chair; Steve Lee; Evelyn Reed; Shane Knight; Robin Freeman; Stephanie Jones, Park Director. AGENDA Call to Order Recognition of Attendees Approval of Minutes Parks Carryover Budget […]