Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, November 21, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Mayor Brown Pledge of Allegiance given by Central Records and Communications Commander Doug Avery 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 November 7, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 2. Adopt a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Stan Excavating Company for the demolition of the Regency House located at 110 E. Broad Street in Ward 2. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the transfer of existing bonds from Cooper Tire & Rubber Company to Good Year Tire & Rubber Company. (ADMIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 4. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with the Texarkana Chamber of Commerce for support services to include advertising and development of a mobile tour application. (ADMIN) City Manager Jay Ellington An emergency clause is requested. 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. 5. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a service agreement with Main Street Texarkana for support services to include the 2022 Christmas Parade, Broad Street lighting upgrades and landscape enhancements. (ADMIN) City Manager Jay Ellington An emergency clause is requested. 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Main Street Christmas Parade - Monday, December 5th - 7PM - 9PM Celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Sunday, December 11th - 12PM - 1PM Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, February 18th - 4PM - 6PM Run the Line - 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 Dance Fitness - Tuesdays - 6PM & Saturdays - 11AM