Van Buren public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will review the 2024 budget and proposed increases to residential solid waste and yard waste collection fees. The body will also consider ordinances regarding flood damage prevention and building permits.
- Resolution for the 2024 Budget
- Proposed increases to Residential Solid Waste & Yard Waste Collection Fees
- Ordinance for Flood Damage Prevention Code
- Amendment to Building Permit ordinance
- Closing of American Rescue Plan Account
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to hold a discussion regarding the 2024 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- 2024 Budget Discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss updating the city's dog code and amending payment rules for sidewalk construction. The body is also reviewing the purchase of a new vehicle and equipment for the Fire Department.
- Ordinance to repeal existing dog code and authorize a new code
- Ordinance for the purchase of a new Fire Department vehicle
- Ordinance for the purchase of new Fire Department equipment
- Ordinance amending payment in lieu of sidewalk construction
- Resolution regarding tennis court resurfacing
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 23, 2023, addressing several ordinances including a rezoning on Poplar Street, an annexation for the Crawford County Conservation District, and a new dog code. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, street closings for local events, and department reports. A report from Almost Home is scheduled under miscellaneous discussion.
- Ordinance to rezone PZD Poplar Street
- Ordinance amending subdivision regulations for flood boundaries
- Ordinance for annexation of Crawford County Conservation District
- Ordinance repealing existing dog code and authorizing new code
- Street closings for Pointer Brewery-Larry B Concert, Veteran's Day Parade, and Van Buren Baseball Booster Club 5K Run
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on September 25, 2023, addressing a consent agenda with routine items and several ordinances. Key actions include a resolution to amend a construction contract, accepting a bid for a street department project, and ordinances for the 2023 millage tax, a rezoning at 410 Northview Drive, drainage standard amendments, and a new dog code. The meeting also includes a report from Almost Home.
- Resolution amending Resolution 5-3-2023 for Steve Beam Construction
- Resolution accepting bid for Street Dept Project
- Ordinance levying the 2023 millage tax
- Ordinance to rezone 410 Northview Drive
- Ordinance repealing existing dog code and authorizing new code
Planning Commission Meetings
The Van Buren Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two conditional use requests: an in-home daycare for up to 14 children at 1605 Amble On Lane, and a modular building addition to the Western Arkansas Counseling & Guidance Center at 2705 Oak Lane. The commission will also approve minutes from the June 6 meeting and conduct old/new business.
- CUP #3-2023: 14-child in-home daycare at 1605 Amble On Lane (R-1 zone)
- CUP #4-2023: Modular building addition to medical center at 2705 Oak Lane (R-2 zone)
- Approval of minutes from June 6, 2023 meeting
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including accepting a street overlay bid, authorizing a property purchase, purchasing new police vehicles, and rezoning properties for Empire Construction and RPM. The agenda also includes consent items such as minutes, street closures, reappointments, and a revised employee handbook.
- Resolution accepting 2023 Street Overlay Bid
- Resolution authorizing purchase of property
- Ordinance for purchase of new police department vehicles
- Ordinance to rezone Empire Construction property
- Ordinance to rezone RPM property
Planning Commission Meetings
The Van Buren Planning Commission will consider a variance for a building addition at 522 S. 4th Street, a preliminary plat for Legacy Creek Phase 3, and two rezoning requests: 1223 Walnut Street from R-3 to C-2, and Parcel 700-08854-000 from C-2 to R-2. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and election of officers.
- Variance #5-2023: reduce street side setback from 20' to 10' at 522 S. 4th Street on Sycamore Street
- Legacy Creek Phase 3 preliminary plat review by Brixey Engineering/Franklin Construction
- Rezone #5-2023: 1223 Walnut Street from R-3 to C-2 (Empire Construction)
- Rezone #6-2023: Parcel 700-08854-000 from C-2 to R-2 (RPM Underwood, LLC)
- Election of Planning Commission officers
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is holding a special meeting to consider two resolutions: amending the Hawkins-Weir engineering services contract and accepting a bid for the Northridge sidewalk improvements. The agenda also includes general discussion and standard procedural items.
- Resolution to amend Hawkins-Weir contract for engineering services
- Resolution to accept bid for Northridge Sidewalk Improvements
- Miscellaneous and general discussion
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council is meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a street overlay improvement bid, a development agreement, and a rezoning for Cox Enterprises. They will also vote on amending the entertainment district and the Hawkins-Weir engineering contract. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, street closures, and reappointments.
- Resolution accepting bid for street overlay improvements
- Resolution for a development agreement
- Ordinance to rezone Cox Enterprises
- Ordinance amending the entertainment district
- Resolution amending Hawkins-Weir engineering services contract
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 24, 2023, with several ordinances up for consideration. Key items include adopting the 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code, creating rules for working without a permit, purchasing a fire department vehicle, and authorizing the purchase of Cedar's Country Club, Inc. The consent agenda covers routine items like minutes, street closures for the Steampunk Festival, and department reports.
- Ordinance adopting 2021 Arkansas Fire Prevention Code
- Ordinance addressing working without a permit
- Ordinance authorizing purchase of fire department vehicle
- Ordinance authorizing purchase of Cedar's Country Club, Inc.
- Consent agenda includes Steampunk Festival street closures and fixed assets resolution
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 27, 2023, to consider several resolutions and ordinances. The consent agenda includes contracts for police and street department remodels, a retaining wall project amendment, and fixed asset disposal. The council will also vote on a contract for skate park lighting and discuss zoning ordinance amendments and a rezoning request.
- Resolution – Contract for VBPD Remodel
- Resolution – Contract for Street Dept Remodel
- Resolution – Amending City Park Retaining Wall Project
- Resolution – Contract for Parks Dept Skate Park Lighting
- Ordinance – Amending Zoning Ordinance and Ordinance – Rezone
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 23, 2023, to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include purchasing a police public safety communications system, amending the zoning code for nonconforming uses, and raising the competitive bid threshold to $35,000. The council will also vote on a rezoning request and contracts for engineering and park improvements.
- Ordinance to purchase Police Public Safety Communications System
- Ordinance to amend zoning code for nonconforming uses
- Ordinance to raise competitive bid threshold to $35,000
- Ordinance to rezone property for Underwood LLC
- Resolution to contract with Hawkins Weir for engineering services