Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, May 15, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Harris Pledge of Allegiance led by David Carlton, Troop 86 Senior Patrol Leader 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. PROCLAMATIONS 1. Proclamation presented to Chief Michael Kramm for Police Appreciation Week, May 14-20, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 2. Proclamation presented to Public Works Director Tyler Richards for Public Works Appreciation Week, May 21-27, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars PRESENTATION 3. Public Works Update. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards CONSENT 4. Approval of the minutes of the special called meeting at 12:00 PM on April 27, 2023, the regular meeting at 6:00 PM on May 1, 2023 and the special called meeting at 5:00 PM on May 8, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 5. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $10,335.33 to the Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a contract with Artex Electric for the purchase and installation of poles and LED lighting at Field 1 of the Pondexter Sports Complex. (PARKS) Parks and Recreation Director Adam Dalby 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement with Ledwell & Son Enterprises, Inc., for a 2,000 Gallon Water Truck. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 8. Adopt a Resolution declaring Public Works equipment surplus and authorizing disposal in accordance with Arkansas Law. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 9. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a Construction Contract with Jack Yates Drywall, Inc., for the Rehabilitation of City Hall Restrooms. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards REGULAR 10. Adopt a Resolution approving the Airport Authority to enter into an agreement with the Yates Foundation, LLC., to name the new terminal the “Jim E. Yates Terminal”. (AIRPORT) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich 11. Adopt a Resolution to accept the proposed redistricting wards map. (ADMIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 12. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the Board of Directors to amend Section 17-4 of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances and provide for certain new fees for the rental and use of Front Street Festival Plaza. (PARKS) Parks and Recreation Director Adam Dalby The applicant requests an emergency clause. 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, June 5, 2023 ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market - Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - 7AM- Noon 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