On the agenda: Bella Vista City Council Regular Meeting — LICENSE PLATE READER (Oct 26)
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Bella Vista City Council
Regular Meeting Agenda
Date/Time: October 26, 2026
6:00 PM
Location: Bella Vista District Court
2483 Forest Hills Blvd.
City Council and Planning Commission regular meetings are live streamed and
archived for your convenience. View the meeting at its scheduled time or after
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Mayor:
Council Members:
John D. Flynn
Ward 1, Position 1 - Travis Harp
Ward 1, Position 2 - Wendy Hughes
City Clerk:
Ward 2, Position 1 - Shea Newport
Wanda Lepillez Krug
Ward 2, Position 2 - Larry Wilms
Ward 3, Position 1 - Anna Isbell
Staff Attorney:
Ward 3, Position 2 - Craig Honchell
Jason Kelley
I.
Call to Order
This meeting has been given public notice in accordance with Section 25-19-106 of
the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act in such form that will apprise the public
and news media of subject matter presented for consideration and action.
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III. Roll Call
IV. Citizen Input
Per the rules, there is a 3 minute per person time limit to address the Council on any
topic of that person’s choosing. The total time allotted for citizen input is 30
minutes. Any time extension beyond the 30-minute total will be at the discretion of
the City Council.
V. Council Member Reply
Any Council Members’ reply to comments made during Citizen Input Session is
limited to comments only and will not be a discussion period.
VI. Reports
A. Monthly Financial Report through August 31, 2026: Mayor Flynn
B.
PROCLAMATION Type 1 Diabetes Awareness Month November 2026:
Mayor Flynn
C. PROCLAMATION Pans/Pandas Awareness Day October 9: Mayor Flynn
(The Chair will entertain a motion to suspend the rules of order and procedure
to allow all ordinances on the agenda to be read by title only.)
VII. Consent Agenda
D. Approval of Minutes: September 28, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting
E.
RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH HORNER & SHIFRIN FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE 2026 BOND-FUNDED
RADIO TOWER PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000.00
F.
RESOLUTION: AMENDING THE 2026 CITY BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF
$54,164.00 TO REALLOCATE UNSPENT CAPITAL FUNDS FROM THE OLDHAM
ROAD SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT TO THE RIORDAN ROAD/HIGHWAY
71 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
VIII. Unfinished Business
G. ORDINANCE: PROHIBITING THE CITY OF BELLA VISTA FROM ACQUIRING
OR ACTIVATING AN AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE READER SYSTEM OR
FACIAL RECOGNITION AND IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM WITHOUT PRIOR
APPROVAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES Second
reading
IX. New Business
See meeting packet for complete ordinances and resolutions.
H. RESOLUTION: APPROVING A HEALTH INSURANCE AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES TO BEGIN JANUARY 1, 2027
I.
RESOLUTION: APPROVING THE MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT OF KATHLEEN
COUGHLIN TO THE BELLA VISTA ARTS COUNCIL TO FILL A VACANT TERM
ENDING APRIL 22, 2029
J.
RESOLUTION: REQUESTING A FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE BELLA VISTA
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION BY ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE
AUDIT, OR, IF IT WOULD RESULT IN A MORE TIMELY EXAMINATION, BY AN
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR RETAINED BY THE COMMISSION
X. Announcements
• Next City Council Work Session: 6:00 pm Monday, November 16, at Bella
Vista District Court
• Next City Council Regular Meeting: 6:00 pm Monday, November 23, at
Bella Vista District Court
• Planning Commission Work Session: 4:30 pm Thursday, October 29, at Bella
Vista District Court
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting: 4:30 pm, or immediately following
BZA, Monday, November 9, at Bella Vista District Court
• Board of Construction Appeals: 3:00 pm Tuesday, November 10, if
necessary, at Fire Station #1 Conference Rm, 103 Town Center
XI. Adjournment
SPECIAL NOTICES TO THE PUBLIC: Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made
to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals through appropriate aids
and services. To request this service, contact City Clerk prior to each meeting at
479-876-1255.
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