Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, May 16, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Barbara Miner Pledge of Allegiance given by TWU Executive Director Gary Smith 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. CONSENT 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting May 2, 2022. (CCD) Deputy City Clerk Jenny Narens REGULAR 2. Consider the following action concerning substandard structures: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the condemnation of 15 substandard structures. Adopt a Resolution condemning 15 substandard structures. (PWD) Building Official Shawn Maxey 3. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Maximum Security Services for the Bi-State Justice Building. (Bi-State) Building Maintenance Manager Kristine Baron 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. 4. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Interlocal Agreement with Miller County for housing certain juveniles detained by the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, in the Lantz Lurry Juvenile Detention Center. (Admin) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, June 6, 2022 ADJOURN 2022 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market –Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 7AM-noon 2022 Job Fair - Texarkana Rec Center - Tuesday, May 17th - 3-7PM Gateway Farmers Market - First Responder Appreciation Day - Saturday, May 21st - 7AM-noon The Greater Texarkana Autism Awareness Fundraiser - Saturday, May 21st - 7AM-5PM 45th Anniversary of Smokey and the Bandit Run - Sunday, May 22nd - Monday, May 23 - 7AM-2PM 4-H County O-Rama - Texarkana Rec Center - Tuesday, May 24th - 2-8PM 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 Texarkana Rec Center May Calendar Gym Open Daily - 8AM-7PM Ageless Grace - Mondays - 10AM-11AM Life Skills/Risk Avoidance - Mondays - Girls 5-6PM - Boys 6-7PM Texarkana Stompers Drumline - Tuesdays & Thursdays - 5-6PM Dance Fitness - Tuesdays - 6-8PM Drums Alive - Wednesdays - 9-10AM Diabetes Empowerment Education Program - Fridays - 1-3PM Texarkana League of Champions - Saturdays 9AM-5PM