Van Buren public meetings in 2025
19 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget and consider ordinances regarding a sales and use tax levy. The body will also review ordinances to call special elections and a resolution for health care benefit payments.
- Ordinance for the levy of one-half of one percent sales and use tax
- Ordinance calling a special election in the City of Van Buren
- Ordinance calling a special election on questions of issuing bonds
- Resolution authorizing payment of health care benefits to Arkansas Municipal
- 2026 Budget discussion
City Council Meetings
The City Council will meet to vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including a property rezoning and equipment procurement. The body will also discuss a sales and use tax bond issue and a property detachment request.
- Ordinance to rezone 3502 Hollis Drive
- Ordinance to approve purchase of new dump truck for Street Dept
- Resolution for Legacy Creek Phase III Final Plat
- Resolution setting a public hearing for Summit Central
- Discussion on Sales & Use Tax Bond Issue with Kevin Faught of Stephens, Inc.
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will meet on October 27, 2025, to discuss and vote on several ordinances, including amendments to sidewalk installation rules, accessory dwelling unit regulations, and the purchase of new fire department equipment. The meeting will also include the approval of a revised personnel handbook and the removal of obsolete city assets.
- Ordinance to amend Chapter 9.44 regarding sidewalk installation
- Ordinance to amend Act 313 establishing regulations for accessory dwelling units
- Ordinance to approve the purchase of new equipment for the Fire Department
- Resolution to adopt a revised Personnel Handbook with updated per diem rates
- Resolution to authorize the removal and disposal of obsolete fixed assets
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Van Buren Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the location of a community center. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on October 23, 2025, at the Van Buren Municipal Complex.
- Community Center Location
- Adjournment
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will review a consent agenda that includes minutes, A&P Commission reappointments, a street‑closure request, and financial statements. It will also discuss several ordinances: an amendment to civil service rules, a rezoning of 317 South 9th Street from R‑3 to C‑1, renewal of the 2025 millage tax, and a rule on conducting business with a city employee’s relative. A library report and miscellaneous discussion are scheduled before adjournment.
- Reappointment of Phillip Morton and Rusty Myers to the A&P Commission
- 600 Block Main Street closure request
- Ordinance amending civil service rules and regulations
- Ordinance rezoning 317 South 9th Street from R‑3 to C‑1
- Ordinance renewing the 2025 annual millage tax
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Parks & Recreation Commission will receive an update on the dog park project. It will consider the transfer of a cannon located in City Park. The commission will also discuss potential sites for a new community center.
- Dog Park Update
- City Park Cannon Transfer
- Community Center Site
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will meet to discuss and vote on several infrastructure projects, including sewer improvements, water system upgrades, and street department equipment purchases. The council will also address the disposal of fixed assets and amendments to ordinances.
- Approve $1,433,667.00 Bekaert Road improvements cost-share with Southeastern Freight Lines
- Purchase $97,417.51 street department equipment for underground utility detection
- Remove and dispose of fixed assets including Parks Dept $4,399.99 Newstripe Dirt Doctor and $11,221.00 Gravely 60” Zero Turn Mower
- Amend ordinance to replace Van Buren Municipal Annex with Crawford County District Court building for posting notices
- Authorize tax lien for 2116 Baldwin Street
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will meet to discuss a rezoning ordinance for Valley Springs Rehab and approve road improvements for Bekaert. The body will also review the Crawford County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 and street department equipment purchases.
- Ordinance to rezone Valley Springs Rehab
- Resolution to accept bid for Bekaert Road Improvements
- Resolution to approve purchase of Street Department Equipment
- Resolution adopting the Crawford County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025
- Resolution for easement request from Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation
City Council Meetings
The City Council will consider resolutions to accept bids and enter contracts for drainage and stormwater improvements. The body will also review an updated Master Parks Plan.
- Bid for Downtown Stormwater HMGP 4518 Management
- Contract for Hawkins-Weir Boatwright Drainage Improvements
- Bid for Boatwright Drainage Improvements
- Updated Master Parks Plan-MAHG
- Resolution for removal and disposal of fixed assets
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The commission will meet to receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes time for general discussion.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss the purchase of real property by the Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission and the allocation of insurance proceeds. The meeting also includes a request for a street closure for a parade on June 15, 2025.
- Resolution to authorize Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission to purchase real property
- Ordinance to allocate and appropriate insurance proceeds
- Street closure request for American Advocates for Equality parade on June 15, 2025
- Resolution to enter into a contract with Hawkins-Weit
- Resolution approving Final Plat Dora Lots
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 28, 2025. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes, resolutions on asset disposal and longevity pay, and financial reports. Several resolutions will be voted on, including a commercial lease at 1301 City Park Rd, a tax lien at 309 Henry Street, a bid for the fire department roof, and purchase of street department equipment. There will also be quarterly reports from Almost Home and the Boys and Girls Club, and a movie trailer presentation.
- Resolution authorizing commercial lease at 1301 City Park Rd
- Resolution approving tax lien at 309 Henry Street
- Resolution accepting bid for Fire Department Roof
- Resolution authorizing purchase of Street Department Equipment
- Resolution revising Longevity Pay 2025
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of commercial leases for two properties, a tax lien, an ordinance to amend house numbering, and disposal of fixed assets. A proclamation will recognize the Pointers Wrestling team for its fourth straight state championship. The council will also discuss miscellaneous items.
- Resolution approving commercial lease at 816 Fayetteville Road
- Resolution approving commercial lease at 111 N 12th Street
- Resolution approving tax lien on 309 Henry Street
- Ordinance amending municipal code on house numbering
- Street closures for First Baptist Van Buren Vacation Bible School, June 2-6
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Parks and Recreation Commission will receive an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and hold general discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
City Council Meetings
The Van Buren City Council will hold its regular meeting on February 24, 2025. The agenda includes a consent agenda with items such as approval of prior minutes, street closures for events, resolutions for disposal of fixed assets and approval of a plat, and department reports. An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances will be considered, and Mayor Hurst will present the State of the City.
- Street closures: Devon Parks Production on March 3-4; TOTMA events on April 26, May 17, June 27
- Resolution — Disposal of Fixed Assets
- Resolution — Approval of Plat Old Williams Addition
- Ordinance — Amending Code of Ordinances
- State of the City address by Mayor Hurst
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The Van Buren Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss an update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also includes miscellaneous discussion and adjournment.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
City Council Meetings
The City Council will discuss several ordinances for purchasing police vehicles, a Kubota tractor, and materials for street projects. The body is also considering a contract for on-call engineering services and a revised 2024 budget.
- Contract with Hawkins-Weir Engineers, Inc. for on-call services not to exceed $30,000.00
- Ordinance to approve purchase of new Police Department vehicles
- Ordinance to approve purchase of a new Kubota Tractor for the Street Dept
- Ordinances to authorize purchase of asphalt and concrete for in-house street projects
- Ordinance to amend Van Buren Municipal Code Zoning
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
The commission will receive updates on current parks projects and a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update from consultant MAHG. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled beyond discussion.
- Current Parks Projects Update
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update – MAHG
Planning Commission Meetings
The Van Buren Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and consider a conditional use permit for Gary Six to operate a home-based firearms business (Six Star Armory) at 1117 Breckenridge Dr and 1909 Durango Dr in an R-1 Single Family Residential District. They will also approve the minutes from the December 3, 2024 meeting.
- Conditional Use Permit #1-2025 for home-based firearm sales at 1117 Breckenridge Dr and 1909 Durango Dr (applicant Gary Six / Six Star Armory)
- Public hearing on amendments to the zoning ordinance (no details provided)
- Approval of minutes from December 3, 2024