City of Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission reviewed financial reports and received updates on several ongoing engineering and capital improvement projects, including the Lee Creek and I-40 crossing water line replacement, water tank recoating for Lovers Lane, Crestview, and Dora, and various sewer and water line improvements. The Commission authorized the purchase for the water meter automatic read base station project. Additionally, the meeting included discussions on emergency sewer line replacements at Baldwin/North 23rd Street and North 27th/Holmes Lane, as well as general reports on water lake levels and lead and copper test results.
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City Of Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission discussed several financial reports and reviewed a detailed engineering and capital improvements report. Key infrastructure projects addressed include emergency water line replacements at Lee Creek/I-40 and North 27th Street, water tank recoating and mixing projects, ongoing downtown water line improvements, and various sewer improvements such as Parkview Drive/Woodrow Street and the South 28th Street Interceptor Sewer. Additional business included a discussion on capital improvement planning, specifically regarding a water meter base station, and mandatory training regarding the oversight of wastewater and sewer retail providers.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
City of Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed the 2025 financial audit, received updates on various capital improvement projects, including water line emergency replacements, downtown water line improvements, and sewer system upgrades. Discussions included potential future water and sewer projects, the status of the VBMU headquarters updates, compliance with water system sampling and rate studies, and addressing significant non-compliance issues regarding the South Wastewater Treatment Plant's discharge.
May 19, 2026·Board meeting
City Of Van Buren Municipal Utilities Commission Meeting Minutes
The commission reviewed financial reports and received updates on various capital improvement projects, including sewer interceptors, water line emergency replacements, and water tank rehabilitation. Specific project discussions included the Parkview Drive and Woodrow Street gravity sewer improvements, downtown water line projects, and the Highway 59 utility relocation. The commission also addressed the lead service line inventory requirements mandated by the Arkansas Department of Health and discussed potential future equipment purchases.
