Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, April 17, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Jeff Hart Pledge of Allegiance led by City Clerk Heather Soyars CITIZEN COMMUNICATION 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. Please fill out a Citizen Communication Card with your name and contact information for the City Clerk's records. CONSENT 1. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting April 3, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 2. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $18,140.70 Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 3. Adopt a Resolution to accept a reimbursable, non-matching Certified Local Government grant to conduct a window restoration workshop. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a contract for the U of A Way Sewer Extension Project. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith REGULAR 5. Adopt a Resolution to purchase nine (9) 2023 Ford Police Vehicles from McLarty Ford. (TAPD) Assistant Chief Bobby Jordan 6. Adopt a Resolution approving the salary of the Acting City Manager effective from the date of appointment, April 3, 2023. (BOD) 7. Adopt a Resolution to approve a contribution of $200,000 to the City of Texarkana, Texas, for the purchase of Union Station as part of the Texarkana Union Station redevelopment project. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 8. Adopt an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding and authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into agreements with Harris Systems USA, Inc., for software licenses, services, and support related to the CitySuite accounting and human resource management software, hosting, and additional years of conversion. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 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. (Hdbk. Const. Amend 7) BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, May 1, 2023 ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market Spring Tailgates & Tables - Saturday, April 22nd - 8AM - 2PM OMG Food Festival - Saturday, April 22nd - 11AM - 8PM Gateway Farmers Market Opening - Saturday, May 6th - 7AM - Noon Four States Auto Museum Spring Car Show - May 6th - 8AM - 4PM Cinco De Mayo - Saturday, May 6th - 4PM - 2AM Gateway Farmers Market First Responders Day - Saturday, May 20th - 7AM - Noon Be Like CJ 5K - Saturday, May 20th - 7:30AM - 10:30PM Gateway Farmers Market Grand Opening - Saturday, June 17th - 7AM - Noon Sesquicentennial Ball – July 8th Gateway Farmers Market National Farmers Market Week - Saturday, July 15th - 7AM - Noon Gateway Farmers Market Salsa Contest - Saturday, August 5th - 7AM - Noon Gateway Farmers Market Fall Tailgates & Tables - Saturday, September 16th - 8AM - 2PM Gateway Farmers Market Holiday Market - Saturday, November 18th - 10AM - 2PM 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