Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, October 17, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Laney Harris Pledge of Allegiance led by Animal Care and Adoption Center Director Lenor Teague 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 23-29, 2022, as Pro Bono Week. (ADMIN) 2. Proclamation declaring October 28, 2022, as First Responder Appreciation Day. (ADMIN) 3. Proclamation declaring November 2022, as Business Appreciation Month. (BOD) (This proclamation added at the request of Director Harris) PRESENTATION(S) 4. Presentation of upcoming street projects. (TWU) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 5. Presentation of the 2022 General Fund Variance Report. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson CONSENT 6. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting October 3, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 7. Consider the following action concerning the maintenance of overgrown lots: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the placing of liens on (37) thirty-seven overgrown lots. Adopt a Resolution placing liens on (37) thirty-seven overgrown lots. (PWD) Shawn Maxey Building Official 8. Adopt a Resolution recommending the Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) request design plans from the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) for the Stateline Avenue Corridor Plan Alternative Two. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 9. Adopt a Resolution accepting employee health benefits rate increase to the Municipal Health Benefit Fund Premium. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 10. Adopt a Resolution requesting the Miller County Quorum Court to increase the County Road levy to the maximum 3.0 mills. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, November 7, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Fall Festival & Carnival - Crossties - October 24th - 30th - 11AM - 6PM 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 October 24th – 5PM – 6PM BOYS October 24th – 6PM – 7PM