Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, April 19, 2021 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance given by Director Jeff Hart CONSENT 1. Approval of the minutes of the called meeting April 1, 2021, and the regular meeting April 5, 2021. (CCD) 2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the Millwood Water Treatment Plant Cleaning of Sludge Ponds Project (TWU) Executive Director JD Phillips 3. Adopt a Resolution for the purchase of emergency backup generators at four fire stations. (TAFD) Fire Chief David Fletcher REGULAR 4. Consider the following action regarding a request to vacate the right-of-way in the undeveloped section of George Avenue: Conduct a Public Hearing for comments concerning this request. Adopt an Ordinance to vacate the right-of-way in the undeveloped section of George Avenue (Moses) (PWD Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 5. Consider the following action regarding a request to vacate the right-of-way in the undeveloped section of Marietta Street: Conduct a Public Hearing for comments concerning this request. Adopt an Ordinance to vacate the right-of-way in the undeveloped section of Marietta Street (Walter Street Church of Christ) (PWD Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 6. Adopt an Ordinance to waive competitive bidding and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a lease and incur setup, configuration, installation and training costs of case management software for the Miller County District Court, Texarkana Division. (ARC) Judge Thomas Potter 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, May 3, 2021 ADJOURN