Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, September 19, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Hart Pledge of Allegiance led by Public Works Director Tyler Richards 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. Proclamation presented to IT Manager Brandon Uselton for IT Professionals Day, September 20, 2022. 2. Proclamation presented to Personnel Administrator Rachel Hopkins for Personnel/Human Resources Day, September 26, 2022. 3. Presentation given by Public Works Director Tyler Richards. (PWD) 4. Presentation given for the Texarkana Water Utilities FY2022-2023 Budget. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith and TWU Finance Director Tricia Briggs 5. Presentation given for the FY2023 Airport Budget. (Airport) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich CONSENT 6. Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting September 6, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to submit a grant application for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding for Nix Creek Water Quality Improvements to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 8. Adopt a Resolution to adopt Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) FY2022-2023 Budget. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith and TWU Finance Director Tricia Briggs 9. Adopt a Resolution to adopt the FY2023 Airport Budget. (Airport) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich 10. Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 26-2022, for the prerequisite municipal approval of a private club application on behalf of David Peavy for the 1923 Banana Club located at 105 Olive 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, October 3, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Street Party - Hopkins Icehouse - Saturday, September 24th - 4PM - 2AM GTYP’s Destination Downtown – 201 E. Broad – 323 E. Broad - Friday, September 30th – 5:30PM – 11PM National Night Out - Tuesday, October 4th - 6PM - 9PM Texarkana Down Syndrome Society Awareness Walk & Fun Day - Front Street - Saturday, October 8th - 8AM - 4PM Al Fresco Concert – 1894 Gallery – Friday, October 14th – 5:30PM – 6:30PM Food Festival - Bobby Ferguson Park - Saturday, October 15th - 6AM - 10PM Dine the Line/Octoberfest - Saturday, October 15th - 10AM - 10PM Universal Vibes - Crossties & Front Street - Saturday, October 15th - 10AM - 11PM Veterans Day Parade - Saturday, November 12th - 11AM - 1:30PM  Main Street Christmas Parade - Monday, December 5th - 7PM - 9PM Partnership for the Pathway - Sunday, February 19th - 7AM - 12:30PM Texarkana Rec Center Calendar Ageless Grace - Mondays – 2PM – 3PM Gym Open - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 8AM - 7PM & Saturdays - 8AM – Noon College 101: Finding Money for College/Trade School – Monday, September 26th – 6PM – 7PM Taekwondo Self Defense Class – Saturday, September 24th – 10AM – 11AM Saturday, October 1st – 10AM – 11AM Life Skills and Risk Avoidance – GIRLS Monday, September 26th – 5PM – 6PM Life Skills and Risk Avoidance – BOYS Monday, September 26th – 6PM – 7PM Miller/Bowie Health Coalition – Tuesday, September 20th – Noon – 1PM AGFC Fishing Tournament – Saturday, September 24th – 6AM – 11PM (Gazebo, Lakeside Pavilion, and Small Pavilion) Gun Safety and Gun Awareness – Bramble Park – Saturday, September 24th – 7PM – 9PM Community Yard Sale – Saturday, October 1st – 8AM – 2PM