Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, August 01, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Mayor Brown Pledge of Allegiance led by Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Please fill out a Citizen Communication Card with your name and contact information for the City Clerk's records. 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 of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) 2. Presentation of the January 2022 thru April 2022 Budget Variance Report. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting July 18, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of chemicals for water and wastewater treatment. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith 5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Contech Contractors Inc., for the Front Street Stage. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with A.L. Franks Engineering for the design of Sanderson Lane, Jefferson Avenue, Stallion Drive and Boyd Road improvements. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards REGULAR 7. Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article II, Sections 26-28 and 26-29, of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances to provide for revisions to water and sewer rates. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith 8. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located at 4800 Parker Lane from R-1 Rural residential to A-1 Mixed use rural zoning in order to build a second home on a 10-acre parcel. (Ward 6) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, August 15, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market –Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 7AM - Noon Hillier Community Health Fair - Saturday, August 6 - 9AM - 1PM Community Breakfast with the City Manager - Texarkana Rec Center - Thursday, August 18 – 8AM - 9AM 25th Anniversary Celebration for Gateway Farmers Market - Saturday, August 20 - 7AM - Noon Hopkins Icehouse - Hot Dog Eating Contest - Friday, August 26 - 4PM Huge Community Rummage Sale - Texarkana Rec Center - Saturday, October 1 - 8AM - 2PM Texarkana Down Syndrome Society Awareness Walk & Fun Day - Saturday, October 8th Front Street - 8AM - 4PM Food Festival - Bobby Ferguson Park - Saturday, October 15th - 6AM - 10PM Universal Vibes - Crossties & Front Street - Saturday, October 15th- 10AM - 11PM Texarkana Rec Center August Calendar Ageless Grace - Mondays – 10AM - 11AM  Gym Open - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 4PM - 7PM Saturdays - 8AM - Noon Texarkana Stompers Drumline - Tuesdays & Thursdays – 5PM - 6PM Walk with Ease - Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays – 9AM - 10AM Careers Moves - Resume & Interview Workshop Monday, August 1 – 6PM - 7PM Tuesday, August 9 – 10AM - 11AM Wednesday, August 17 – 6PM - 7PM Thursday, August 25 – 10AM - 11AM Mother's Afternoon Out - 11AM - 1PM Tuesday, August 2 Thursday, August 4 Tuesday, August 9 Thursday, August 11 Free Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch - Monday - Friday - August 1-12 - 11AM - 1PM City Beautiful Commission Meeting - Tuesday, August 9 – Noon - 1PM Parkinson's Support Group - Wednesday, August 10 – 2PM - 4PM After School Program - Monday - Friday - August 15-31 - 3:30PM - 5:30PM Miller Bowie Health Coalition - Tuesday, August 16 – Noon - 1PM Encounter YogaFaith - Saturday, August 20 – 9AM - 11AM