Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, August 15, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Brewer Pledge of Allegiance led by Fire Chief David Fletcher 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. CONSENT 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting August 1, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Contech Contractors, Inc., for Tennessee Road, Meadows Road and Union Road Rehabilitation Projects. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 3. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $173,598.82 to the Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 4. Adopt a Joint Resolution with the City of Texarkana, Texas, to establish a pilot scooter program with Bird Rides, Inc., in Texarkana, USA. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 5. Adopt a Resolution granting the dissolvement of the Arkansas Municipal Auditorium Commission. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington REGULAR 6. Consider the following action concerning the maintenance of overgrown lots:  Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the placing of liens on (27) twenty-seven overgrown lots. Adopt a Resolution placing liens on (27) twenty-seven overgrown lots. (PWD) Shawn Maxey Building Official 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Bi-State Criminal Justice Center. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 8. Consider the following action concerning the 2022 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program: Conduct a Public Hearing to allow citizen input regarding the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department. Adopt a Resolution granting permission to submit the 2022 application and further authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Interlocal Agreement with Miller County, regarding the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-yearly grant). (TAPD) Captain James Atchley 9. Adopt an Ordinance levying the 2022 tax rate. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 10. Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances as related to animals. (ACAC) Director Lenor Teague 11. Adopt an Ordinance granting the request for prerequisite municipal approval of a private club application on behalf of David Peavy for the Banana Club located at 223 Front Street. (CCD) 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. (Hdbk. Const. Amend 7) BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market –Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 7AM - Noon Community Breakfast with the City Manager - Texarkana Rec Center - Thursday, August 18th – 8AM - 9AM 25th Anniversary Celebration for Gateway Farmers Market - Saturday, August 20th – 7AM - Noon Jaqualyn Light Prevails - Bramble Park - Friday, August 24th - 7PM - 9PM  Hopkins Icehouse - Hot Dog Eating Contest - Friday, August 26th - 4PM Beast Run - Friday - Sunday - September 2nd - 4th - 6PM - 1PM Huge Community Rummage Sale - Texarkana Rec Center - Saturday, October 1st - 8AM - 2PM National Night Out - Tuesday, October 4th - 6PM - 9PM Texarkana Down Syndrome Society Awareness Walk & Fun Day - Front Street - Saturday, October 8th - 8AM - 4PM Dine the Line/Octoberfest - Saturday, October 15th - 10AM - 10PM Food Festival - Bobby Ferguson Park - Saturday, October 15th - 6AM - 10PM Universal Vibes - Crossties & Front Street - Saturday, October 15th - 10AM - 11PM Main Street Christmas Parade - Monday, December 5th - 7PM - 9PM 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 After School Program - Monday - Friday - August 15th – 31st - 3:30PM - 5:30PM Miller Bowie Health Coalition - Tuesday, August 16th – Noon - 1PM Careers Moves - Resume & Interview Workshop Wednesday, August 17th – 6PM - 7PM Thursday, August 25th – 10AM - 11AM Encounter YogaFaith - Saturday, August 20th – 9AM - 11AM