Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Name: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors — Texarkana, AR
Start: 2023-03-20T18:00:00
End: 2023-03-20T20:00:00
Location: Texarkana, AR

Regular Meeting

Texarkana, AR · March 20, 2023

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After a brief discussion, the motion to table the resolution made by Assistant Mayor Roberts, Seconded by Director Harris. Voting Yea: Mayor Brown, Assistant Mayor Roberts, Director Harris, Director Jewell, and Director Hart. The motion carried 5-0 and the Mayor declared the resolution tabled. 7. TABLED - Adopt a Resolution directing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with 1894, LLC., and Heritage, Heart & Arts. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington After a brief discussion, the motion to table the resolution made by Director Hart, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Roberts. Voting Yea: Mayor Brown, Assistant Mayor Roberts, Director Harris, Director Jewell, and Director Hart. The motion carried 5-0 and the Mayor declared the resolution tabled. 8. Ordinance No.10-2023 deleted obsolete Ordinance No. L-227. (This item was TABLED 03/06/2023) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck After a brief discussion, the motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its first reading in abbreviated form made by Director Harris, Seconded by Director Hart. Voting Yea: Mayor Brown, Assistant Mayor Roberts, Director Harris, Director Jewell, and Director Hart. The motion carried 5-0 and the ordinance was read the first time in abbreviated form. Motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its second reading in abbreviated form made by Director Hart, Seconded by Director Harris. Voting Yea: Mayor Brown, Assistant Mayor Roberts, Director Harris, Director Jewell, and Director Hart. The motion carried 5-0 and the ordinance was read the second time in abbreviated form. Motion to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on its third and final reading in abbreviated form made by Director Harris, Seconded by Director Hart. Voting Yea: Mayor Brown, Assistant Mayor Roberts, Director Harris, Director Jewell, and Director Hart. The motion carried 5-0 and the ordinance was read the third time in abbreviated form. Motion to adopt the ordinance made by Director Hart, Seconded by Assistant Mayor Roberts. Mayor Brown asked if anyone would like to speak for or against this ordinance. No one came forward. Voting Yea: Mayor Brown, Assistant Mayor Roberts, Director Harris, Director Jewell, and Director Hart.

Agenda

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, March 20, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Ulysses Brewer Pledge of Allegiance given 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. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Comprehensive Plan presentation given by Juliet Richey with Garver. (Admin) CONSENT 2. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting March 6, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 3. Adopt a Resolution approving the Legal Services Agreement with City Attorney Joshua Potter. (BOD) Mayor Allen Brown REGULAR 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an engineering contract with A.L. Franks Engineering, Inc., for the road improvement design of County Avenue. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Francis Excavating, LLC., for rehabilitation projects on Sanderson Lane, Jefferson Avenue, Stallion Drive, and Boyd Road. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 6. Adopt a Resolution directing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Crossties. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 7. Adopt a Resolution directing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with 1894, LLC., and Heritage, Heart & Arts. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 8. Adopt an Ordinance to delete obsolete Ordinance No. L-227. (This item was TABLED 03/06/2023) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 9. Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 24 – Subdivisions of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Code of Ordinances, to set limits on road guarantee renewals. (This item was TABLED 03/06/2023) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 10. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to purchase desktop computers, laptop computers, and their necessary accessories to be utilized by various departments of the City of Texarkana Arkansas. (TWU-IT) Information Technology Director Brandon Uselton 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, April 3, 2023 ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Bike Night/Fundraiser – Thursday, March 23rd – 5PM – 2AM Texarkana TOGA – 525 E. Broad Street - April 13th – 16th – 6AM – 2PM Centennial Time Capsule/Sesquicentennial Festival – Downtown – April 14th – 15th Penni's Purpose - Saturday, April 15th - 10AM - 8PM Cinco De Mayo - Saturday, May 6th - 4PM - 2AM Be Like CJ 5K - Saturday, May 20th - 7:30AM - 10:30PM Sesquicentennial Ball – July 8th Founders’ Week Celebration – December 4th – 10th 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

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