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Fort Smith at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 1 upcoming · 4 active issues · 3 decisions · 1 recommendation
Active issues
What's hot right now· 4
Coming up
Upcoming meetings· 1
On the record
Recent decisions & recommendations· 4
Rezone 1406/1408 South 11th Street to Transitional (T)
Recommended approval 7–0Board of Directors - Regular MeetingNov 2Methodist Village planned zoning district (Item 2A)
Approved 7–0Board of Directors - Regular MeetingNov 2Rezone 8501 Chad Colley Boulevard to PZD (Item 3)
Approved 7–0Board of Directors - Regular MeetingNov 2Rezone 2908 Xavier Street and 5401 South 29th Street to RS-4 (Item 4)
Approved 7–0Board of Directors - Regular MeetingNov 2
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- NOV2Board of Directors - Regular MeetingTranscribedVideo
Firefighters get 13.7% raise effective January, but Parrot Island bailout stalls as board tables $144K
- OCT27Board of Directors - Study SessionTranscribedVideo
Board digs into $100M+ capital plans and Parrot Island audit fallout — concerns raised, nothing approved
- OCT23River Valley Communications Center Board - Regular MeetingTranscribedVideo
RVCC board adopts 2027 budget with lower costs, but cost-sharing overhaul dies for now
- OCT20Board of Directors - Regular MeetingTranscribedVideo
Board tables $2.47M sewer program manager deal, rejects-greenway-vote stalls, and OKs a $999K Tilles Park splash pad
- OCT14Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting - Oct 14, 2026
- OCT13Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment
Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustment - Oct 13, 2026
Frequently asked about Fort Smith
When does the Fort Smith Board of Directors meet?
The Board of Directors holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 6:00 PM, with study sessions the week before. Meetings are held at the Blue Lion, 101 North 2nd Street.
Where can I find Fort Smith meeting agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes and video are published on the City of Fort Smith Granicus meeting portal, with replays on the city YouTube channel and OpenArkansas meeting pages.
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