Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, October 02, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Danny Jewell Pledge of Allegiance led by Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 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. Proclamation declaring October 8th – 14th, 2023, as Black Restaurant Week. (BOD) (This proclamation added at the request of Director Harris) CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting September 18, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a Resolution appointing City Manager Robert Thompson to the Texarkana, Arkansas Public Employee Retirement System (TAPERS). (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 5. Adopt a Resolution to set the date for a public hearing concerning the abandonment of an undeveloped right-of-way of certain portions of land east of Manor Way Road, west of Summit Drive and Pine Hill Circle, north of Tennessee Road, and south of Fortune Lane. Ward 1 (Fricks) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Kampco, Inc., for the Delaware Street Replace/Upsize Water Main Project. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase an F150 pick-up truck from McLarty Ford. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 8. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $33,000.00 to the Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson ACTION ITEMS No Items NON-ACTION ITEMS 9. Adopt an Ordinance amending the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances Chapter 9-7, for the sale and discharge of fireworks for any person under the age of 18 years old. (TAPD) Police Chief Michael Kramm BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, October 16, 2023 EXECUTIVE SESSION 10. Adopt a Resolution appointing three (3) members of the Board of Directors to the Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG). (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 11. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Advertising and Promotion Commission (A&P). (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market - Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - 7AM- Noon National Night Out - Tuesday, October 3rd Destination Downtown - Friday, October 13, 2023 GTYP - Friday, October 13, 2023 Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 14, 2023 Priscilla Block Concert - Friday, October 20, 2023 Halloween Event - Saturday, October 28, 2023 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