The City Council conducted a public hearing regarding excessive strength wastewater surcharges and subsequently passed an ordinance amending the municipal code to establish a collection system cost recovery component and revise surcharge rates. Additionally, the Council approved a resolution mandating Freedom of Information Act training for city employees and a resolution setting the property tax rate for the city for 2027. Agenda procedures were also amended to modify the reading rule and insert a new public comment section.
Sep 15, 2026
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The council addressed citizen concerns regarding code enforcement conduct and the handling of public records, specifically body camera footage. New business included the approval of an ordinance updating bid preferences, an ordinance establishing dual-signature controls for municipal check-signing, and the resolution for the Amalfi Subdivision Final Plat. Additionally, the council approved the purchase of police communication equipment, including car and portable radios and in-car and body-worn camera systems. Discussions were held regarding the scheduling of committee meetings, the recovery of unpaid sales tax, and an amendment to water impact fee ordinances.
Aug 25, 2026·Board meeting
Tontitown Planning Commission Minutes
The commission reviewed and approved a Final Plat Application for the Amalfi development located on South Barrington and East Fletcher Avenue. Staff members presented the July Building Activity Report, noting a decrease in commercial building activity, and provided an update on the upcoming implementation of new software for agenda preparation.
The meeting involved proceedings for both the Board of Zoning Adjustments and the Planning Commission. The commission denied a variance request for an accessory building size at 572 Clint Road. Key approvals included a large-scale development application for an 8,400-square-foot building at 500 Gene Mary Drive, a waiver for sidewalk requirements at an Arnold Levens property, and a preliminary plat for a 31-lot residential subdivision at 630 Clint Road, all subject to specific conditions.
