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June City Council Meeting
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Property Rezoned from R-2 to R-1 Single Family District to Increase Minimum Lot Size
Ordinance 37 of 2026 rezones property from R-2 Single Family District (7,000 sq ft minimum lot size) to R-1 Single Family District (11,500 sq ft minimum lot size). The applicant was Hope Engineering on behalf of property owner Mark Carter. The Planning Commission recommended approval, and the City Council found the rezoning consistent with city planning objectives and public welfare. The ordinance passed 7 to 3.
City Council Approves Amendment to Historic Preservation Grant, Increases Budget by $16,000
The council voted to accept an amendment to the certified local government grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program. This amendment increased the grant amount to $33,000, with $25,000 designated for a survey and the remainder for sending the chairman and Jason Lyon to a conference. The budget was amended to reflect an increase in revenues and expenditures of $16,000. The resolution passed with a vote of 8 to 2.
City to Contract for School Resource Officer with Saline County Career Technical Campus
The council authorized the city to enter into a contract with the Saline County Career Technical Campus for the placement of one school resource officer for the 2026-27 school year. The school covers approximately 73.5% of the cost of this officer, who also assists with traffic situations at Mountain View. The resolution passed with a vote of 8 to 2.
City Council Approves Application for Justice Assistance Grant for Training Room Equipment
The council authorized the mayor and the chief of police to apply for grant funding through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The purpose of the grant is to purchase chairs and desks for the training room. The resolution passed with a vote of 8 to 2.
City Council Approves Annual Ad Valorem Tax Levy Without Increase
An ordinance was passed to levy ad valorem taxes on real and personal property within the city of Benton for general municipal purposes and for the Fireman's Pension and Relief Fund. The tax rates remain unchanged from previous years: 2.8 mills for general municipal purposes and 1 mill for the Firemen's Pension and Relief Fund. The ordinance was passed with a vote of 8 to 2.
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