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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY OF SILOAM SPRINGS, BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, HELD DECEMBER 2, 2025 The City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, met in regular session at the City of Siloam Springs Administration Building on December 2, 2025. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Nation. Roll Call: Wiles, Blair, Rissler, Carroll, Burns, Allen —present; Hunt— absent. City Representatives Present: Christina Petriches- Interim City Administrator; Jene' Fain, City Clerk; Scott Miller, Police Chief, Dustin Kindell, Fire Chief; Kris Paxton, Administrative Services Director, Ben Rhoads- Senior Planner; Kyle Belts, Planner I; Brent O' Neal, City Engineer. Director Allen 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. Mike Armstrong, 3602 NW Creekstone Blvd, Bentonville, he is running for family court judge in Benton County. He has practiced law for over 20 years, and he promises to work hard for the community. Tim McDonald, 104 Ruth Lane, Rogers, he is a candidate for circuit court judge. He reviewed his past criminal experience and will be running for the new division eight position. Randy Torres, 19208 Fisher Ford Road, as a state representative, is privy to a lot of reports on crimes against children and kudos to those running for judge. Reminder that the Elevate HER business conference with be December 12, 2025. Day Spring Cards will host the lst Friday Coffee. Public Input: Mayor Nation opened the floor for public input on any item on the current agenda. There were none. Presentations Chuck Kluck from Landmark CPA' s presented the 2024 audit report. Allen asks that he send the reports in advance so the board may ask questions if necessary. Cluck apologized and offered to come back if they have any questions at a later date. Consent Agenda A. Regular Meeting Minutes/ November 18, 2025 B. Workshop Meeting Minutes/ November 4, 2025 C. Workshop Meeting Minutes/ November 18, 2025 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 12 December 2, 2025 D. City of Siloam Springs, Arkansas Public Education Facilities Board( John Brown University) Reappointment of Ron Harp E. Budget Amendment/ Fire Department/ Reallocating unspent STFE funds/ Ventilation Prop Forge Fire Company Ventilation Prop and VO2 Max Testing System/$ 35, 000 A request to remove Item E for further discussion was made by Allen. Allen requested that further budget amendments not be a part of the consent agenda. Chief Kindell explains the equipment. Rissler asks if there will be a cost break on insurance premiums due to the equipment. A Motion to table this item to December 16, 2025, meeting was made by Burns and seconded by Rissler. A motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Rissler and seconded by Burns with the removal of Item E. The motion passed unanimously. Staff Reports F. Planning Commission Minutes/ October 14, 2025 Regularly Scheduled Items Item G: 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. Allen read an email from Christina Petriches to the board regarding the sewer line extension and that the property will receive city sewer regardless of whether the property is annexed. Lengthy discussion was had regarding the property. A motion to call to question was made by Allen and seconded by Bums. The motion failed 4-2. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 30 on its third reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only, was made by Allen and seconded by Burns. The motion failed 4- 2. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 30 on its third reading, not suspending the rules and not reading by title only, was made by Allen and seconded by Carroll. The motion passed 4- 2. A motion to adopt Ordinance 25- 30 was made by Allen and seconded by Burns. The motion passed 4- 2. Item H: Ordinance 25- 36 / 2nd Reading/ Extension of Existing Levy of 0. 375 Percent Sales and Use Tax ( 3/ 8ths). Christina Petriches briefed the item. A motion to table Ordinance 25- 36 to a special- called meeting on December 15, 2025, was made by Allen and seconded by Rissler. 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 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 13 December 2, 2025 AND USE TAX; AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO; was tabled to December 15, 2025. Item I: Ordinance 25- 37 / 3` d 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 third reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only, was made by Rissler and seconded by Carroll. 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 third reading. A motion to adopt Ordinance 25- 37 was made by Rissler and seconded by Carroll. The motion passed unanimously. Item J: Ordinance 24- 38/ 1st and Only Reading/ Waive Competitive Bidding/ Health Insurance Network and Administration/ Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Misty McGlothlin briefed the item. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 38 on its first and only reading, suspending the rules, and reading by title only, was made by Allen and seconded by Rissler. The motion passed unanimously. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHEILD AND THE CITY, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING; was read on its first and only reading. A motion to adopt Ordinance 25- 38 was made by Allen and seconded by Rissler. The motion passed unanimously. Item K: Ordinance 25- 39 / 1st Reading / Amending Municipal Code Sections 82- 41, 98- 62, 98- 173, and 98- 331 / Adjusting Scheduled Annual Utility Rate Increases for Years 2026- 2030. Christina Petriches briefed the item. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 39 on its first reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only, was made by Rissler and seconded by Burns. The motion passed unanimously. An ordinance entitled: Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page 14 December 2, 2025 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 82— SOLID WASTE AND CHAPTER 98— UTILITIES, AJUSTING SCHEDULED UTILITY RATE INCREASES FOR THE YEARS 2026 THROUGH 2030 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES; was read on its first reading. Item L: Ordinance 25- 40 / Is` Reading/ Amending Section 102- 21 of the City Municipal Code/ Rezoning from R- 2 to R- 3/ 705 N. College St. Kyle Belts briefed the item. Jill Errit, 1054 N. Main Street, Bentonville, would like to have the item read on all three readings. Allen explained that the board does not usually entertain a motion for all three readings unless there is a hardship. Mayor Nation asked for a motion to place Ordinance 25- 40 on all three readings. No motion was made. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 40 on its first 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 R- 2 TO R-3) PROPERTY LOCATED AT 705 NORTH COLLEGE STREET; was read on its first reading. Item M: Ordinance 25- 41 / ls` Reading/ Amending Section 102- 21 of the City Municipal Code/ Rezoning from R- 2 to C- lA/ 600 Block of S. Holly St. Kyle Belts briefed the item. A motion to place Ordinance 25- 37 on its first reading, suspending the rules and reading by title only, was made by Burns and seconded by Carroll. The motion passed unanimously. An ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 102- 21 OF THE SILOAM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE ( CITY ZONING MAP); REZONING ( FROM R- 2 TO C- IA) PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE 600 BLOCK OF SOUTH HOLLY STREET; was read on its first reading. Item N: Resolution 44- 25/ Special Use Development Permit/ 600 Block of S. Holly St.( Zamora). Kyle Belts briefed the item. Phil Swope, 613 S. 58th Court, Rogers Arkansas, states there will be no alcohol sales but possible retail sales and muti- family units. A motion to approve Resolution 44- 25was made by Rissler and seconded by Allen. The motion passed unanimously. Board of Directors Meeting Minutes Page l 5 December 2, 2025 Administrator' s Report— Administrator' s Report is attached. Directors Reports— Mayor — She thanked everyone who came tonight and presented. She thanked the sanitation department for working the day after Thanksgiving while everyone else was off work. Wiles - No comment. Blair— She states to keep your pets in mind with the cold weather. There are two great services locally helping keep people warm during the cold. Chris Lowe with GPS wanted to address guidelines of expectations and she handed out a document for each board member to review. Rissler— No comment. Carroll— He gives a shout out to city employees putting up the decorations. He is looking forward to the Christmas parade on Saturday. We have a wonderful community. Burns — He likes the change in the light exhibits. He questioned if the lights in the park will be turned off for the parade. He spoke to someone regarding annexation, and he hopes it exceeds his expectations. Allen— He states he is excited for the Winter Meeting for employees and the Christmas parade on Saturday evening. He is glad Holly Jolly is still going on in the city. Allen requested to move the executive session to the December 16, 2025, meeting. With no further business, a motion was made to adjourn by Allen and seconded by Rissler. ATTEST: APPROVED: Je Fin, City Clerk Jud ation, a or m urn i G‘l.... C.CFq QpRATE y SEAL cn• SPSILOAM . RINGS a  CI OF Administrator' s Report op ri-4114 SnloamTYSp December 2nd, 2025 Expenditures: In excess of$ 30, 000: None Per Resolution 11- 25: None Announcements: The Siloam Springs City Staff Winter Meeting is this Friday. The Siloam Springs Christmas Parade is Saturday, starting at 5: 30pm. Holly Jolly Registration ends December 8th. Cale Properties and Signature Plaza donated this year' s prizes. We can' t wait to see who wins this year.