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 […]
Benton Council meets Feb 22 – budget, FD staff & equipment, farmers market, more
The Benton City Council will meet Monday, February 22 at the Benton Municipal Complex. 5 p.m. – Street Department meeting 5:30 – City Council agenda meeting 6 p.m – Council meeting – full agenda below A mask must be worn and social distancing is required. Use buttons in PDF to navigate. [pdf-embedder url=”https://www.mysaline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Feb-22-2021-Council-Meeting-Packet.pdf” title=”Feb 22 […]
Benton Parks to meet Jan 12th about concessions, inclusive playground, more
The City of Benton Parks Committee is scheduled to meet at 5:15 P.M., Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in Council Chambers at the Benton Municipal Complex. There is a conflict with the Parks Committee Meeting and the Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, July 14th, so the Parks Committee will meet via Zoom. Committee Members: […]