Hot Springs Board of Directors

May 5, 2026 Civic Briefing

Hot Springs Board Passes Six Resolutions, Discusses Three Ordinances — No Spending Approved

The Hot Springs Board of Directors approved six resolutions covering items such as a state traffic enforcement grant application, a cybersecurity services contract, a dark fiber lease extension, and a fund transfer for two pickup trucks, while three ordinances — including new water and wastewater development impact fees — were discussed but not voted on.

Hot Springs Board of Directors Regular Meeting May 5, 2026 Confidence: Medium Independent — not affiliated with the City of Hot Springs

Published: May 17, 2026 · Last updated: May 17, 2026

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The short version

The Board approved six resolutions as a group covering routine administrative and operational matters, including authorizing a state traffic enforcement grant application and extending a cybersecurity services contract with VC3, Inc.
Two ordinances proposing new development impact fees — one for the wastewater system and one for the water system — were discussed at the meeting but the available record does not show a vote on either.
The Board discussed but did not vote on an ordinance that would remove the Church Street Parking Lot from the city's Short Term Facility Use Policy.
The Board passed no spending measures at this meeting; no new contracts were awarded and no budget transfers were approved for outside expenditure.
The city honored National Nurses Week with a proclamation and the City Manager reported on employee changes, upcoming public events, and noted that the recent Spring Fling collection event gathered 251 tons of waste.

By the numbers

Total identified spending

Votes taken

includes procedural votes

Unanimous votes

Largest single item

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Emergency / ratification items

Resident questions unanswered

Major decisions

Development Impact Fees for Wastewater System (O-26-07)

Item: Ordinance that would adopt new development impact fees for the city's wastewater system, amending Ordinance No. 5275.
Vote: No vote recorded
Cost: No dollar amounts specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: If adopted, developers building new properties in Hot Springs would face fees tied to wastewater system capacity. The fee amounts and effective date are not shown in the available record.
What the Board said or did: The ordinance was discussed; the record does not describe the substance of that discussion or show a vote.
What remains unclear: The proposed fee amounts, the timeline for a vote, and whether any amendments were discussed.
Source: item:12

Development Impact Fees for Water System (O-26-09)

Item: Ordinance that would adopt new development impact fees for the city's water system.
Vote: No vote recorded
Cost: No dollar amounts specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: If adopted, developers building new properties in Hot Springs would face fees tied to water system capacity. The fee amounts and effective date are not shown in the available record.
What the Board said or did: The ordinance was discussed; the record does not describe the substance of that discussion or show a vote.
What remains unclear: The proposed fee amounts, the timeline for a vote, and whether the water and wastewater fee ordinances are being advanced together.
Source: item:13

Church Street Parking Lot — Short Term Facility Use Policy (O-26-10)

Item: Ordinance that would remove the Church Street Parking Lot from the city's Short Term Facility Use Policy by repealing Ordinance No. 6520.
Vote: No vote recorded
Cost: No cost specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Brief Brief presentation
Resident impact: The practical effect of removing this lot from the Short Term Facility Use Policy — such as changes to permitted events or uses of the lot — is not described in the available record.
What the Board said or did: The ordinance was discussed; the record does not describe the substance of that discussion or show a vote.
What remains unclear: The reason for the policy change, what uses are currently permitted under the existing policy, and when a vote is expected.
Source: item:14

MOU with The Giving Team — Food for Thought Program

Item: Authorization of a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and The Giving Team, Inc. to support the Food for Thought Program.
Vote: No vote outcome recorded
Cost: No cost specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: The Giving Team, Inc.
Discussion level: Unknown Discussion level not determined
Resident impact: The Food for Thought Program's scope and the city's role under the MOU are not described in the available record.
What the Board said or did: The available record does not describe discussion or confirm final action.
What remains unclear: The program's activities, what the city commits to under the MOU, and whether a vote was taken.
Source: item:15

Nuisance Declaration and Condemnation — 112 Howe Street

Item: Resolution declaring a structure at 112 Howe Street a nuisance and condemning it under Title 17 of the Hot Springs Code.
Vote: No vote outcome recorded
Cost: No cost specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Unknown Discussion level not determined
Resident impact: The structure at 112 Howe Street would be subject to city enforcement action for abatement or removal if the resolution passed.
What the Board said or did: The available record does not confirm final action on this resolution.
What remains unclear: Whether the resolution passed, the condition of the structure, and the timeline for any required action by the property owner.
Source: item:16

Zoning Change — 706 Golf Links Road (O-26-16)

Item: Ordinance that would rezone 706 Golf Links Road from RN-1 (Residential Neighborhood 1) to RN-2 (Residential Neighborhood 2), and update the Future Land Use Plan Map from Residential Low to Residential Medium-High.
Vote: No vote outcome recorded
Cost: No cost specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Unknown Discussion level not determined
Resident impact: If adopted, this rezoning would allow denser residential development at 706 Golf Links Road than is currently permitted.
What the Board said or did: The available record does not confirm final action on this ordinance.
What remains unclear: Whether the ordinance passed, who requested the rezoning, and what development is proposed for the site.
Source: item:17

2026 Sign Code Adoption (O-26-17)

Item: Ordinance that would repeal Ordinance No. 6212 and adopt a new citywide Sign Code, to be codified in Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Hot Springs Code.
Vote: No vote outcome recorded
Cost: No cost specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Unknown Discussion level not determined
Resident impact: If adopted, new sign regulations would apply citywide, affecting businesses and property owners. The specific changes from the current code are not described in the available record.
What the Board said or did: The available record does not confirm final action on this ordinance.
What remains unclear: Whether the ordinance passed, what substantive changes the 2026 Sign Code makes from the prior code, and the effective date.
Source: item:18

Zoning Change — 675 Bayshore Road (O-26-18)

Item: Ordinance that would rezone 675 Bayshore Road from R-S (Residential Suburban) to RN-1 (Residential Neighborhood 1), and update the Future Land Use Plan Map from Residential Suburban to Residential Low.
Vote: No vote outcome recorded
Cost: No cost specified in the available record.
Vendor / responsible: n/a
Discussion level: Unknown Discussion level not determined
Resident impact: If adopted, 675 Bayshore Road would shift from a suburban residential classification to a neighborhood residential one. The practical effect on permitted uses is not described in the available record.
What the Board said or did: The available record does not confirm final action on this ordinance.
What remains unclear: Whether the ordinance passed, who requested the rezoning, and what development is proposed.
Source: item:19

Approved without separate discussion

These items passed without individual debate as part of the consent agenda.

STEP Grant — State Traffic Enforcement Program (FY 2027)

Vote: Passed; specific vote count not recorded · The record does not show a city spending commitment at this step. · State of Arkansas

item:8
Cybersecurity Services Contract with VC3, Inc.

Vote: Passed; specific vote count not recorded · No dollar amount specified in the available record. · VC3, Inc.

item:9
Dark Fiber Lease Agreement Extension with Resort Television Cable Company

Vote: Passed; specific vote count not recorded · No cost specified in the available record. · Resort Television Cable Company, Inc.

item:10
Pickup Truck Transfer and Fund Appropriation

Vote: Passed; specific vote count not recorded · No dollar amount specified in the available record.

item:7
Alleyway 94001 Vacation Hearing

Vote: Passed; specific vote count not recorded · No cost specified in the available record.

item:11

Locations affected

112 Howe Street

112 Howe Street, Hot Springs, AR

Nuisance declaration and condemnation resolution

Status: Planned
706 Golf Links Road

706 Golf Links Road, Hot Springs, AR

Proposed rezoning from RN-1 to RN-2 with Future Land Use Plan Map update

Status: Planned
675 Bayshore Road

675 Bayshore Road, Hot Springs, AR

Proposed rezoning from R-S to RN-1 with Future Land Use Plan Map update

Status: Planned
Church Street Parking Lot

Discussed ordinance to remove from Short Term Facility Use Policy

Status: Planned
Alleyway 94001

Public hearing scheduled on petition to vacate, abandon, and close undeveloped portion

Status: Hearing Scheduled
Garland County Fairgrounds

Household hazardous waste disposal event

Status: Scheduled
New fire station

Open house and ribbon cutting

Status: Scheduled

Watch list

Open follow-up issues we'll check on in future briefings.

Development Impact Fee Ordinances (O-26-07 and O-26-09)

Open

Two ordinances proposing new development impact fees for the wastewater system and water system were discussed but not voted on. No scheduled vote date is shown in the available record.

Why it matters: These fees would affect developers building new properties in Hot Springs. Residents and businesses should monitor for proposed fee amounts and effective dates.
Next check: Monitor next meeting agenda for vote scheduling or further discussion.

Church Street Parking Lot Facility Use Policy Removal (O-26-10)

Open

An ordinance to remove the Church Street Parking Lot from the city's Short Term Facility Use Policy was discussed but not voted on. The practical effects of this change are not described in the available record.

Why it matters: This change could affect what events or uses are permitted at the parking lot. The reasoning for the change is unclear.
Next check: Monitor next meeting agenda for vote scheduling and clarification of the policy change rationale.

Unrecorded Vote Outcomes (Items 15–19)

Open

Items 15 through 19 — MOU with The Giving Team, nuisance declaration at 112 Howe Street, and three ordinances covering zoning and the Sign Code — have no recorded vote outcomes in the available record.

Why it matters: It is unclear whether these items passed, were tabled, or were deferred. When minutes are published, reviewing them would clarify the status of these decisions.
Next check: Review published meeting minutes for vote outcomes on these items.

VC3, Inc. Cybersecurity Contract Value and Terms

Open

The contract value and scope of the cybersecurity services agreement with VC3, Inc. were not disclosed in the available record.

Why it matters: Residents should know what the city is paying for cybersecurity services and what services are provided. The contract amount and terms would clarify the city's commitment.
Next check: Request the contract document through the city's purchasing office or open records.

Proposed Zoning Changes (706 Golf Links Road and 675 Bayshore Road)

Open

Two rezoning ordinances were on the agenda but vote outcomes are not recorded. The zoning changes and who requested them are unclear.

Why it matters: Neighbors near these addresses may be affected by denser residential development if the rezonings are approved. Monitoring next agenda will show whether votes are scheduled.
Next check: Monitor next meeting agenda for vote on these rezoning ordinances.

2026 Sign Code Adoption (O-26-17)

Open

A new citywide Sign Code ordinance was on the agenda but vote outcome and substantive changes from the prior code are not described in the available record.

Why it matters: The new code could affect businesses and property owners' ability to display signs. Knowing the specific regulatory changes would clarify impacts.
Next check: Review published minutes and request the text of the 2026 Sign Code to understand changes from prior code.

Source notes

This briefing is based on the public records below. Every claim above can be traced back to one or more of these sources.

agenda: May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Agenda
video: May 5, 2026 Regular Meeting Video
transcript: Video Transcript (Full)
transcript: Video Transcript (00:00:00 - Roll Call)
transcript: Video Transcript (00:00:45 - Agenda Approval)
transcript: Video Transcript (00:02:00 - Minutes Approval)
transcript: Video Transcript (00:15:00 - City Manager Report and Events)

Confidence: Medium

Agenda, transcript, and public-comment capture available. Several items carry no recorded vote outcome; vote results for approximately half the agenda items are absent from the available record.

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