Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, August 07, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Assistant Mayor Terry Roberts Pledge of Allegiance given by Animal Care and Adoption Center Director Lenor Teague 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. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) 2. Presentation of the FY2024 Airport Budget. (AIRPORT) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the scheduled regular meeting July 17, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $13,500.00 to the Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director 5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement with RiverCity Hydraulics, Inc., for a Grapple Truck. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a construction contract with Contech Contractors, Inc., for the Texarkana Recreation Center Parking Lot. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Acting City Manager to enter into a contract for the Millwood Water Treatment Plant Cleaning of Sludge Ponds Project (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith REGULAR 8. Adopt a Resolution to adopt the FY2024 Airport Budget. (AIRPORT) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich 9. Adopt a Resolution to adopt the FY2024 Airport Capital Budget. (AIRPORT) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich 10. Adopt a Resolution amending the Board of Directors’ Rules of Order and Procedure Manual regarding Readings. (BOD) 11. Consider the following: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the issuance of Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Public Facilities Board to proceed with the issuance of Waterworks and Sewer Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. (PFB-TWU) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson and TWU Executive Director Gary Smith 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) 12. Adopt an Ordinance levying the 2023 tax rate. (FIN) Acting City Manager/Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. Adopt a Resolution appointing Lisa VandeGraff to the Advertising and Promotion Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 14. Adopt a Resolution reappointing Brandon Cogburn to the Advertising and Promotion Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 15. Adopt a Resolution reappointing Sandy Varner to the Advertising and Promotion Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, August 21, 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