Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, January 04, 2021 - 6:00 PM ***ANYONE ENTERING THE BOARDROOM MUST WEAR A MASK AT ALL TIMES*** Call to Order Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance given by Mayor Allen Brown OATH OF OFFICE Terry Roberts, Director Ward 1 - Laney Harris, Director Ward 2 - Jeff Hart, Director Ward 6 Roll Call EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Election of Assistant Mayor 2. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Board of Directors’ boards, commissions and committees. (CCD) OATH OF OFFICE Assistant Mayor CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the regular rescheduled meeting December 21, 2020 and the called meeting December 29, 2020. (CCD) 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement with the Texarkana Housing Authority for services of two (2) officers assigned from the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department for special patrols and enforcement operations on Housing Authority properties. (TAPD) Interim Chief Kristi Bennett and Lt. Scott Megason 5. Adopt a Resolution for the purchase of five (5) 2021 Ford Explorer (Hybrid Model) for use as patrol units. (TAPD) Interim Chief Kristi Bennett and Captain James Atchley 6. Adopt a Resolution designating the City’s Franchise Fee Secured Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-A, as qualified tax-exempt bonds. (FIN) REGULAR 7. Adopt an Ordinance for the purchase of five (5) WatchGuard Camera System VISTA HD Wi- Fi and 4RE System Bundle. (TAPD) Interim Chief Kristi Bennett and Captain James Atchley An emergency clause is requested. An emergency clause requires a separate and distinct vote of the board and is valid only if there is a two-thirds vote of approval by the Board. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION A limit of five (5) minutes per person is allotted for citizens to express their concerns to the Board of Directors, with a maximum of fifty (50) minutes reserved for Citizens Communication. The Board of Directors cannot respond to citizens’ concerns during this time. Be respectful of the Board of Directors, city staff, and the public by refraining from abusive conduct, personal charges, or verbal attacks. NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 ADJOURN