On the agenda: Bella Vista City Council Work Session — Flock camera (Aug 17)

Bella Vista City Council
Work Session Meeting Agenda
Date/Time: August 17, 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. July 27, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes

III. Unfinished Business
B.

ORDINANCE: REQUIRING ORIENTATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY OF BELLA VISTA, ARKANSAS;
ESTABLISHING MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
REPORTING OF COMPLIANCE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Second
Reading

IV. New Business
See meeting packet for complete ordinances and resolutions.

C. ORDINANCE: AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-15 TO REDUCE THE

PREPARED FOOD AND BEVERAGE TAX RATE FROM ONE PERCENT (1%) TO
ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (0.5%), AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
D. ORDINANCE: ESTABLISHING AN ADVISORY GREEN COMMITTEE,
PROVIDING FOR MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDING FOR ITS ORGANIZATION AND
DUTIES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
E.

RESOLUTION: EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF BELLA VISTA
TO UTILIZE FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE BROWNING
CREEK BRIDGE ON CULLEN HILLS DRIVE

F.

RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH TOOLE DESIGN GROUP IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$101,486.00 FOR A GRANT-FUNDED ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
EDUCATION PROJECT

G. RESOLUTION: AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. R2026-45 AMENDING THE
2026 CITY BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $155,000.00 IN DEVELOPMENT
IMPACT FEE REVENUE RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING ADDITIONS
H. RESOLUTION: AMENDING THE 2026 CITY BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE
$31,653.00 IN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REVENUE FOR LIBRARY
GROWTH-RELATED QUALIFYING EXPENDITURES
I.

RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO ENTER INTO
A GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH
CLINARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, INC., IN THE ADDITIONAL
AMOUNT OF $3,471,293.38 FOR PURPOSES OF RENOVATION AND
REMODELING OF FIRE STATION NO. 1 AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
(PHASES 4A & 4B)

J.

RESOLUTION: REFERRING TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC
HEARING AND RECOMMENDATION A ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT
CODE CHANGE REGARDING CHANGES TO MINOR PLAT APPROVAL
REQUIREMENTS AND TO REMOVE DEVELOPMENT WAIVERS FROM
CHAPTER 107

V. Discussion Items
K.

Banning Flock cameras (automated license plate readers) - Council
Member Shea Newport

VI. Adjournment

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479-876-1255.