Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, April 05, 2021 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance given by Director Barbara Miner PRESENTATION Texarkana Water Utilities billing update given by Executive Director JD Phillips. CONSENT 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting March 15, 2021. (CCD) 2. Adopt a Resolution to set the date for a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2021, concerning a request for a right-of-way abandonment for the undeveloped section on George Avenue. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 3. Adopt a Resolution to set the date for a public hearing to be held on April 19, 2021, concerning a request for a right-of-way abandonment for the undeveloped section on Marietta Street. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the Millwood Water Treatment Plant Valve Replacement Project (TWU) 5. Adopt a Resolution for the purchase of a new fire pumper apparatus. (TAFD) Fire Chief David Fletcher 6. Adopt a Resolution to approve the 2021 Bi-State Justice Building (Bi-State) Budget and amend the General Fund Budget to include contribution to the Bi-State Fund. (FIN) Finance Director TyRohonda Henderson REGULAR 7. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone 3211 Preston Street from M-2 general manufacturing zone to R-4 medium density residential zone to develop dwellings. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 8. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone 1619 Lincoln Street from C-1 general retail commercial zone to R-4 medium density residential zone to develop dwellings. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 9. Adopt an Ordinance to amend the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Public Employee Retirement System (TAPERS) plan document. (FIN) TyRhonda Henderson 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: Monday, April 15, 2021 ADJOURN