On the agenda: Bella Vista City Council Work Session — LICENSE PLATE READER (Oct 19)
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Bella Vista City Council
Work Session Meeting Agenda
Date/Time: October 19, 2026
Location: Bella Vista District Court
6:00 PM
2483 Forest Hills Boulevard
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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
Ward 3, Position 2 - Craig Honchell
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.
Review of Minutes
A. September 28, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting
III. Unfinished Business
B.
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
IV. New Business
See meeting packet for complete ordinances and resolutions.
C. RESOLUTION: APPROVING A HEALTH INSURANCE AND BENEFIT PLAN FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES TO BEGIN JANUARY 1, 2027
D. 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
E.
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
F.
RESOLUTION: REQUESTING ARKANSAS LEGISLATIVE AUDIT CONDUCT AN
AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS OF THE BELLA
VISTA ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION COMMISSION
V. Discussion Items
G. 2027 Budget work-in-process: Finance Director Hall
VI. 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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