Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, May 01, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Assistant Mayor Terry Roberts Pledge of Allegiance given by District Court Clerk Karen Reed 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. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Proclamation presented to Danny Gordon for National Preservation Month. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 2. Proclamation presented to City Clerk Heather Soyars for Municipal Clerks Appreciation Week. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 3. Proclamation presented to Texarkana Water Utilities Executive Director Gary Smith for National Drinking Water Week. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith CONSENT 4. Approval of the minutes of the special called meeting at 4:30 PM on April 17, 2023 and the regular meeting at 6:00 PM on April 17, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Phase 1 Concrete, Inc., for the purpose of building an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) handicap ramp at the front North of the Bi-State Justice Center. (Bi-State) Bi-State Building Maintenance Manager Kristine Barron 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a contract with ACS Playground Adventures for the construction and installation of playground equipment at Iron Mountain Park. (PRD) Parks and Recreation Director Adam Dalby REGULAR 7. Adopt a Resolution supporting a petition to the Arkansas Highway Department (ARDOT) to name the Highway 71S viaduct the Reverend Londell Williams Overpass. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 8. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located in the 6200 block of Thomasville Lane, from R-1 Rural residential to R-3 Low density residential in order to build a single-family dwelling. (Ward 6) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, May 15, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION 9. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to various boards and commissions. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars ADDENDUM – EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board of Directors requested Agenda Item 9. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to various board and commissions. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars, be separated into three resolutions for each board and commission and acted upon by the Board of Directors individually. 9. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Advertising and Promotion Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 10. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Airport Authority. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 11. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Planning Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar 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