Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, June 05, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Steven Hollibush Pledge of Allegiance led by Fire Chief David Fletcher 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. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) 2. Presentation of the Miller County Hazard Mitigation Plan. (TAFD) Fire Chief David Fletcher and Katie Hardy with Southwest Arkansas Planning & Development District (SWAPDD) 3. Presentation of the Comprehensive Plan. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck CONSENT 4. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting May 15, 2023, and the special called meeting May 23, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 5. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $37,683.00 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 McLarty Ford for the purchase of a 2023 F250 4x4 crew cab ¾ ton pickup truck. (PARKS) Parks and Recreation Director Adam Dalby 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a contract with Rorie Stone Construction, LLC, for the Old Blackman Ferry Road Water Extension Project. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith REGULAR 8. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Francis Excavating, LLC, for Rolling Ridge Drive, Dudley Avenue and Woodland Road Rehabilitation Projects. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 9. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the Acting City Manager to enter into an agreement with Crossties, LLC, and Crossties of Texarkana, Inc., to create a downtown event venue. (PARKS) Parks & Recreation Director Adam Dalby 10. Adopt an Ordinance amending the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances Chapter 27.5 for the Operation of Wreckers and Wrecker Businesses. (TAPD) Police Chief Michael Kramm 11. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located at 3604 North Stateline Avenue, from C- 3 Open-display commercial zoning to C-1 General retail commercial in order to divide the property. (Ward 4) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION 12. Adopt a Resolution making an appointment to the City Beautiful Commission and the Library Board. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market - Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - 7AM- Noon 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 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