Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, November 06, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Assistant Mayor Terry Roberts Pledge of Allegiance led by Chief Michael Kramm 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) CONSENT 2. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting October 16, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars ACTION ITEMS 3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Garland Company and RBT Roofing for a new triplex roof and sealing the exterior building and windows. (BI-STATE) Building Maintenance Manager Kristine Sargent (City Attorney reviewed and approved the proposal.) 4. Consider the following action concerning the clean-up of fifty-five (55) nuisance properties. Conduct a Public Hearing to receive comments regarding certification of certain delinquent taxes. Adopt a Resolution certifying the amount to be put on tax books as delinquent and collected accordingly. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 5. Adopt an Ordinance to accept the dedication of street right-of-way and public facilities improvements within Arrowhead Estates Subdivision, streets named Redstone Drive, Spearhead Lane, and Folsom Way. (Ward 6) (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 6. Adopt an Ordinance to accept the dedication of street right-of-way and public facilities improvements within Deer Meadows Subdivision, streets named Northern Red Oak Trail, River Birch Way, and Southern Magnolia Lane. (Ward 6) (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 7. Adopt an Ordinance to accept the dedication of street right-of-way and public facilities improvements within Griffin Place Subdivision, street named Brynlee Circle. (Ward 5) (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 8. Adopt an Ordinance to accept the dedication of street right-of-way and public facilities improvements within Estates at Magee Farm Subdivision, street named Paisley Circle. (Ward 3) (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 9. Adopt an Ordinance to accept the dedication of street right-of-way and public facilities improvements within Oak Hollow Subdivision, streets named Oak Hollow Lane and Acorn Circle. (Ward 6) (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards NON-ACTION ITEMS 10. Adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 6. Aviation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances. (AIRPORT) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, November 20, 2023 ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market - Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays - 7AM- Noon Unveiling of the Reverend Londell Williams Overpass - Saturday, November 11th - 10AM Veteran's Day Parade - Saturday, November 11th - 11AM 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