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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, HELD JULY 1, 2025 The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, met in regular session at the City of Siloam Springs Administration Building on July 1, 2025. The meeting was- called to order by Mayor Judy Nation. Roll Call: Hunt, Wiles, Blair, Rissler, Carroll, Burns, Allen— present. City Representatives Present: Christina Petriches, Interim City Administrator; Jene Fain City Clerk; Scott Miller, Chief of Police; Dustin Kindell, Fire Chief; Dennis Kindy, Public Works Director, Kris Paxton, Administrative Services Director; Ben Rhodes, Senior Planner. Director Ken Wiles, led the opening prayer. Vice Mayor Allen led the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time, Vice Mayor Allen asked if there were any comments from the audience regarding an item noton the City' s agenda. Rebekah, Wyatt( 1109 E. Jewell) stated she has had people state they; cannot attend meetings because they live outside the city limits. She just wanted to state and clarify that anyone can attend and speak during public comments. The mayor asked if there were any comments on an item on the Consent Agenda. There were none. Consent Agenda A Regular Meeting Minutes/ June 17, 2025 B. : Workshop Meeting Minutes/ Headworks Wastewater/ June 17, 2025 Amotion to approve the consent agenda was made by Rissler and seconded by Carroll. Motion passed unanimously. Item. C: Annual Planning Commission Report. Ben Rhoads briefed the item. Item C: Contract%Utilities/ 1898 & Company/ Rate Study/$ 153, 400. Jason Davis briefed the d Item. D: Ordinance 25- 18/ 3` Reading/ Amending Section 102- 21 of the City Municipal Code/ Rezoning from A-'l: to R-3./ 400 Block of Meadow Court. Ben Rhoads briefed the item. A motion was made by Rissler and seconded by Blair-Finn, to place Ordinance 25- 18 on its third reading, suspending the rules and ready by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 2 July 1, 2025 An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 102- 21 OF THE SILOAM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ( CITY ZONING MAP); REZONING ( FROM Al-TO R-3) PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 400 BLOCK OF MEADOW COURT; AND AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP OF THE SILOAM SPRINGS 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; was read on its third reading. A motion to adopt Ordinance 25- 18 was made by Carroll and seconded by Rissler. Motion passed unanimously. Item E: Ordinance 25- 19/ 2nd Reading/ Naming of Siloam Springs Memorial Park. Kris Paxton briefed this item. Burns noted that the Memorial Park is etched in stone at the corner of Jefferson and Mount Olive. A motion was made by Rissler and seconded by Burns to place Ordinance 25- 19 on its second reading, suspending the rules and ready by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Item F: Ordinance 25- 20/ 2nd Reading/ Vacation of Utility Easement/ 311 North Simon Sager Ave. Ben Rhoads briefed this item. A motion was made by Rissler and seconded by Carroll to place Ordinance 25- 20 on its second reading, suspending the rules and ready by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Item G: Ordinance 25- 22/ 2nd Reading/ Amending Section 102- 21 of the City Municipal Code/ Rezoning from P- D to I- 1 / 500 Block of North Progress Avenue. Maegan Thomas briefed this item. Lengthy discussions were had between the board of directors and Don Clark( 2135 Montclair Avenue), Ryan Gill ( Civil Engineer for Hanson Brook Farms) and Ashely Swafford Hanson Brook Farms) regarding odor, traffic at the proposed location and the proposed industry zoning in that area. Doug Allen ( 8007 West Ellsworth in Rogers AR) questioned who on the board or staff has toured Hanson Brook Farms. A motion was made by Carroll and seconded by Hunt to place Ordinance 25- 22 on its second reading suspending the rules and reading by title only. Motion passed 5- 2. Item H: Ordinance 25- 23 / 2nd Reading/ Amending Section 102- 21 of the City Municipal Code/ Rezoning from P- D to C- 2 / 600 Block of North Progress Avenue. Maegan Thomas briefed this item. Burns questioned if C- 2 is still relevant in this area wherein Don Clark( 2135 Montclair Ave.) stated yes. A motion was made by Rissler and seconded by.Burns to place Ordinance 25: 23 on.its second reading, suspending the rules and ready by title only. Motion passed unanimously.. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 13 July 1, 2025 Item I: Ordinance 25- 24/ 2' Reading/ Vacation of a Utility & Drainage Easement/ 407 & 505 Buffalo Gap Drive. Maegan Thomas briefed this item. A motion was made by Wiles and seconded by Rissler to place Ordinance 25- 24 on its second reading, suspending the rules and ready by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Item J: Ordinance 25- 25 / 1st Reading / Amending City Municipal Codes / Repeal of City' s Planning Area Boundary. Ben Rhoads briefed this item. A motion was made by Rissler and seconded by,.Burns to place Ordinance 25- 25 on its first reading, suspending the rules and ready by title only. Motion passed unanimously. Item K: Resolution 26- 25 / Purchase of Old Post Office / Phat Tire. Christina Petriches briefed this item. A motion was made by Wiles and seconded by Burns' to table Resolution 26-25 indefinitely pending the results of the appraisal of the property. Motion passed unanimously. Administrator' s Report — Administrator' s Report is attached. Christina stated she has a teams meeting next week related to the Raise Grant. Directors Reports— Rissler— Happy 4th of July. She wants to remind everyone that July 14th will be Constitution Camp. The children will vote on a resolution for Siloam' s favorite candy. Blair- Finn— Please be careful and keep your pets in and safe on the 4th. She reminds everyone that fireworks stop at 10: 00 pm. Wiles— No comment. Hunt— Thank you to those who fight for our freedom and Happy 4th of July. Burns— He would like status on the administrator' s contract and the hiring process. He states he would like to tour the plant at Berryville related to Hanson Brook Farms. He states he would like to upgrade the Community Building with the quality- of-life funds. Let freedom ring on the 4th Carroll— Hello Summer. Last Friday was 4th Friday and it was a fun time. We will celebrate again this Friday. Thank you to the city employees who volunteer to work and thank you to our emergency personnel. He is also interested in touring the Berryville facility. Allen— Congratulations to Arthur Hulbert on his retirement. Congratulations to New Life Church for their new opening. Happy Independence Day. Thank you to our first responders.. He states he will no longer keep his mouth shut regarding city contracts being given to family members of any director. With no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Rissler and seconded by Burns. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 14 July 1, 2025 Meeting adjourned. ATTEST: APPROVED: r AL_..... _ . 4i. A. lii, Jen; . in, City Clerk J y Nati , Ma or SEAS, *vje sPRir Gs Q  SIp1Sprll! a g Administrator' s Report July 1, 2025 Expenditures: In excess of$ 30, 000 None Per Resolution 11- 25 None 1. Reminder: fireworks are allowed from July 2nd to July 4th between noon and 10: 00 PM each day. 2. Country artist Tyler Kinch will headline our 2nd annual Fourth of July Block Party. The evening kicks off this Friday, July 4th on Sue Anglin Drive near the rodeo grounds. The celebration will be emceed by Arkansas State Senator Tyler Dees, and includes not only live music but local food trucks, yard games, face painting, and more. 3. Thank you to the following staff for volunteering their holiday to work the 4th of July Block Party. Seagan Morrow, James Harris, Joey Hunter, Trent Budder, Travis Chaney, Megan Whitworth, Tanner Fishinghawk, Adam Cramer, Mark Stokes, William Beeks, Cynthia Botts, Ryan Burnett, Shane Duncan, and Jesse Burke. 4. City offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th. Emergency services will remain in operation.