Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, March 21, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Laney Harris. Pledge of Allegiance led by Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson. 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. Presentation of the City's Comprehensive Plan given by City Planner Mary Beck. (Admin) 2. Animal Care and Adoption Center update. (ACAC) Director Lenor Teague. CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting March 7, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of 54 sets (coats and pants) of structural firefighting gear for the Texarkana, Arkansas Fire Department. (TAFD) Fire Chief David Fletcher REGULAR 5. Consider the following action concerning substandard structures: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the condemnation of 13 substandard structures. Adopt a Resolution condemning 13 substandard structures. (PWD) Building Official Shawn Maxey 6. Adopt a Joint Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, and the City Council of the City of Texarkana, Texas, reaffirming the express approval of the Board of Directors under the 1985 Millwood Contract for cities and customers served by Texarkana, Texas, to also receive treated water from Millwood Reservoir; reaffirming that title to all supplied water purchased by Texarkana, Texas, from Texarkana, Arkansas, under the 1985 Millwood Contract, passed to Texarkana, Texas, at the point of delivery; resolving all matters under the 1985 Millwood Contract ordered to arbitration; and establishing an effective date. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 7. Adopt an Ordinance amending and updating Sec. 2-133 of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Code of Ordinances as related to the Public Facilities Board. (Admin) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 8. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to purchase a three-year Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement for licenses used by all departments of Texarkana Water Utilities. (TWU) IT Manager Brandon Uselton 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. 9. Adopt an Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policy. (FIN) Finance Director 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10. Adopt a Resolution making an appointment to the Planning Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 11. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Public Facilities Board. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, April 4, 2022 ADJOURN 2022 City Calendar Dance Fitness - Texarkana Rec Center - Tuesdays - 6-8PM Texarkana Home Builders Show - Crossties - Saturday, March 26th - 8AM - 9PM Life Skills & Risk Avoidance Classes - 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders - Texarkana Rec Center - Monday, April 5th - Girls 5-6PM - Boys 6-7PM  2022 College Fair - Texarkana Rec Center - Tuesday, April 5th - 5-8PM Breakfast with the Easter Bunny - Texarkana Rec Center - Saturday, April 9th - 9-11AM Twin City Meat Up & 5K - Friday & Saturday, April 22nd - 23rd Food Truck Festival - Bobby Ferguson Park - Saturday, April 30th - 10AM - 8PM Twin City Black History Association Parade - Saturday, April 30th - 10AM - noon Gateway Farmer’s Market – Opening Saturday, May 7th - 7AM till noon The Greater Texarkana Autism Awareness Fundraiser - Saturday, May 21st - 7AM - 5PM Texarkana Down Syndrome Society Awareness Walk & Fun Day - Saturday, October 8th - Front Street - 8AM - 4PM Universal Vibes - Crossties & Front Street - Saturday, October 22nd - 10AM - 11PM