Board of Directors

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, HELD NOVEMBER 18, 2025 The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, met in regular session at the City of Siloam Springs Administration Building on November 18, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor 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, Police Chief, Dustin Kindel!, Fire Chief; Kris Paxton, Administrative Services Director, Ben Rhoads - Senior Planner; Kyle Belts, Planner I; Brent O' Neal, City Engineer. Director Burns led the opening prayer. Mayor Nation led the Pledge of Allegiance. At this time, Mayor Nation asked if there were any comments from the audience regarding an item not on the City' s agenda. There were none. Mayor Nation acknowledged the boy scouts who were in attendance. They attended the meeting to earn their citizenship and merit badges. Public Input: Mayor Nation opened the floor for public input on any item on the current agenda. There were none. Presentations Honorable Barry Moehring/ PSAP Funds— Judge Moerhing addressed the history of the PSAP funds and the reason those funds are no longer available to the city. Chief Scott Miller/ IACP Conference— Chief Miller presented a video that was shared at the IACP Conference and highlighted the department for leading the state in mental wellness of our emergency personnel. Consent Agenda A. Regular Meeting Minutes/ November 4, 2025 B. Special- Called Meeting Minutes/ October 1, 2025 C. Workshop Meeting Minutes/ October 21, 2025 D. Grant Acceptance/ Community Services/ Sanitation/ Benton County RSWMD/$ 21, 000 E. Resolution 43- 25 / Setting Hearing Date for Easement Vacation / 20504 Bruce Rutherford Drive F. Agreement/ Siloam Springs Water Resource Company/ Assignment of Leases and Rents to GRDA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 12 November 18, 2025 A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Rissler and seconded by Carroll. The motion passed unanimously. Staff Reports G. Firemen' s Pension Minutes/ May 19, 2025 H. Utility Commission Minutes/ September 25, 2025 I. Utility Commission Minutes/ October 2, 2025 J. August and September Financials Regularly Scheduled Items Item K: Ordinance 25- 30/ 3`d Reading/ Annexation of 176 acres/ 14000 to 15000 Block of AR 59 and the 20600 Block of Bill Young Road. Ben Rhoads briefed the item. Attorney, Will Kelstrom addressed the board regarding the email he sent to them outlining the development plans. Blake Murray, Crafton and Tull, explained the engineering portion of the development. Steve Devoe, 15040 Airport Road, discussed drainage issues on land he owns and leases in the area. Austin Butler, 15112 Airport Road, discussed the draining issues at his property and the property owned by his grandfather. He stated the land has been in his family since 1870 and they have no intention of selling the land and will continue their farming operation for years to come. Taylor Baker, 702 N. Kingswood Drive, works with the developer and spoke to the quality of their building as well as the benefits of developing the area. There was lengthy discussion between the board regarding issues in the area, the developer' s proposal as well as drainage. A motion to table Ordinance 25- 30 to December 2, 2025, meeting was made by Allen and seconded by Wiles. The motion passed unanimously. Item L: Ordinance 25- 36 / 1s` Reading / Extension of Existing Levy of 0. 375 Percent Sales and Use Tax ( 3/ 8ths). Christina Petriches briefed the item. There was lengthy discussion between the board regarding the proposed split for election. A motion to adjust the split to 50/ 30/ 20 utility/streets/ quality of life) was made by Allen and seconded by Carroll. The motion passed unanimously. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 36 on its first, suspending the rules and reading by title only, was made by Allen and seconded by Carroll. The motion passed unanimously. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF AN EXSISTING LEVY OF A. 375 PERCENT SALES AND USE TAX WITHIN THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, ARKANSAS; REVISING THE SPLITTING OF THE PROCEEDS OF THE EXSISTING SALES AND USE TAX; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; was read on its first reading. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 13 November 18, 2025 Item M: Ordinance 25- 37/ 2nd Reading/ Amending Section 102- 21 of the City Municipal Code/ Rezoning from A- 1 to C- 2/ 3800 and 3900 Blocks of E. Hwy. 412. Kyle Belts briefed the item. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 37 on its second reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only, was made by Rissler and seconded by Allen. The motion passed unanimously. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 102- 21 OF THE SILOAM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE( CITY ZONING MAP); REZONING( FROM A- 1 TO C- 2) PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3800 AND 3900 BLOCKS OF E. HWY 412. was read on its second reading. Administrator' s Report— Administrator' s Report is attached. Directors Reports— Mayor— She wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She thanks everyone for the discussion and input tonight. Hunt— Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels. Wiles- He states he states the same sentiments as Hunt. Blair— She states ditto to what Hunt and Wiles have stated. Rissler — She wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. She states she appreciates the two organizations that are wanting to help our less fortunate and homeless in the community. Carroll — He states he appreciates the city employees who are setting out Christmas lights and decorations. He requested the Christina Petriches provide an update on the next steps regarding the PSAP. He appreciates the collaboration between the county, state representatives and JBU with the city. He would like to see the quality of life funds be used to improve the city. Burns— No comment. Allen—He wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. He requested a response back on the status of getting a one- way sign on the street by Park House. The owner has presented at the board several times regarding this issue and would like to ensure it is corrected. He stated that he feels the executive session is not in compliance with the board rules in that no more than 48- hour notice was given prior to the meeting. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 14 November 18, 2025 A motion was made by Hunt and seconded by Carroll to retire into executive session to consider discipline of a city official or employee. The motion passed 6- 1. The board retired to executive session at 10: 00 pm. The meeting was called back to order at 10: 25 p. m. with Mayor Nation stating no discipline or action is to be taken at this time. With no further business, a motion was made to adjourn by Allen and seconded by Hunt. ATTEST: APPROVED: lilli_.; Jene' City Clerk u Natio , a or 0, SEAL SIL pAM . s p .. . ; P, I.:.;o.SPRINGS co i  SiloamSprings Administrator' s Report November 18th, 2025 Expenditures: In excess of$ 30, 000: Streets is spending$ 47, 474 for asphalt for Quarter Rd and $ 47, 600 for asphalt for the Waukesha mill and overlay The fire department is spending $ 41, 175 on recommended proactive employee screening. Per Resolution 11- 25: None Announcements: The Siloam Springs Turkey Trot is being held this Saturday the 22nd. See Siloam Springs. com for more information. Enjoy Thanksgiving next week!