Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, July 17, 2023 - 6:00 PM ***Comprehensive Plan Workshop - 5:00 PM*** Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Jeff Hart Pledge of Allegiance led by TWU Executive Director Gary Smith 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. 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 July 3, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 2. Consider the following action concerning the 2023 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program: Conduct a Public Hearing to allow citizen input regarding the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department. Adopt a Resolution granting permission to submit the 2023 application and further authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Interlocal Agreement with Miller County, regarding the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-yearly grant). (TAPD) Captain James Atchley 3. Adopt an Ordinance approving an agreement with Miller County for the housing of municipal prisoners. (TAPD) Assistant Chief Bobby Jordan  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) 4. Adopt an Ordinance to approve the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Comprehensive Plan. [TABLED July 3, 2023] (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 5. Adopt an Ordinance granting a Limited Franchise to Bird Rides, Inc. (Admin) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 6. Adopt an Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policy. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY EXECUTIVE SESSION 7. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Public Facilities Board. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, August 7, 2023 ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market - Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - 7AM- Noon Gateway Farmers Market Salsa Contest - Saturday, August 12th - 7AM - Noon Gateway Farmers Market Fall Tailgates & Tables - Saturday, September 16th - 8AM - 2PM Universal Vibe - Saturday, November 4th - 10AM - 10PM 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