Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, October 03, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Terry Roberts Pledge of Allegiance led by Texarkana Water Utilities Executive Director Gary Smith 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. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Proclamation declaring October 9 – 15, 2022, as Texarkana Black Restaurant Week. (BOD) (This proclamation added at the request of Director Harris) PRESENTATION(S) 2. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting September 19, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 4. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located at 7410 Sanderson Lane from R-1 Rural residential to A-1 Mixed use rural zoning in order to operate a plant nursery. (Ward 6) (PWD- Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 5. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located at 8039 Old Post Road from R-1 Rural residential to R-4 Medium density residential zoning in order to divide the land. (Ward 6) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT EXECUTIVE SESSION NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, October 17, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar 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 Life Skills & Risk Avoidance GIRLS BOYS October 10th – 5PM – 6PM October 10th – 6PM – 7PM October 17th – 5PM – 6PM October 17th – 6PM – 7PM October 24th – 5PM – 6PM October 24th – 6PM – 7PM October 31st – 5PM – 6PM October 31st – 6PM – 7PM