Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, March 07, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Terry Roberts. Pledge of Allegiance led by District Court Clerk Karen Reed. 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. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Proclamation declaring Tuesday, March 8, 2022, as “Les Minor Day” for recognition of his service to the community. (ADMIN) 2. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (CCD) CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting February 22, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with RBIS, LLC, for the Chelsea Street and Delaware Street 6” Water Main Project. (TWU) Interim Executive Director Gary Smith 5. Adopt a Resolution reappointing City staff to the Personnel Policy Committee: TAPD Finance Officer Dara Cornett, Assistant Public Works Director Tracie Lee and Deputy Clerk Jenny Narens. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 6. Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2021 Public Facilities Board Annual Report. (Admin) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 7. Adopt a Resolution accepting a donation of land located at 121 Jackson Street. (Admin) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 8. Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. M-123 to amend the City’s Financial Policy. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 9. Adopt an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. M-59 to update the purchasing policy for recent changes in State Statute. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, March 21, 2022 ADJOURN 2022 City Calendar Hearts for Arts - Downtown Live - Friday, March 11, 2022 Hearts for Arts - 1894 Trade Days - Saturday, March 12, 2022 2022 College Fair at the Texarkana Rec Center - Tuesday, April 5, 2022 @ 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Twin City Meat Up & 5K - Friday & Saturday, April 22-23, 2022 Gateway Farmer’s Market – Opening Saturday, May 7, 2022 The Greater Texarkana Autism Awareness Fundraiser - Saturday, May 21, 2022