Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Name: Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors — Texarkana, AR
Start: 2024-02-05T18:00:00
End: 2024-02-05T20:00:00
Location: Texarkana, AR

Regular Meeting

Texarkana, AR · February 5, 2024

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Minutes - Monday, February 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM Mayor Allen Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Allen Brown, Ward 1 Director Terry Roberts, Ward 2 Director Laney Harris, Ward 3 Director Steven Hollibush, Ward 4 Director Ulysses Brewer, Ward 5 Director Danny Jewell, and Assistant Mayor Ward 6 Director Jeff Hart. ALSO, PRESENT: City Manager Robert Thompson, City Attorney Joshua Potter, City Clerk Heather Soyars, and Deputy City Clerk Jenny Narens. Invocation given by Director Terry Roberts. Pledge of Allegiance led by District Court Karen Reed. CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Austin Coleman, 101 Reserve Street, Hot Springs, said he was a field representative for Congressman Westerman. He said they were reviewing the RAISE Grant application that was submitted, and they were going to write a letter of support for application. Danny Gray, 10 Cambridge Drive, wanted to voice his concerns for the neighborhood regarding the rezoning request for a house on Downing Drive. Ruth Bell, 2700 Forest Avenue, also wanted to let the Board of Directors know rezoning this house on Downing Drive would be detrimental to the senior citizens in this neighborhood. Leedell Robertson, 2100 East 11th Street, wanted the Board of Directors to know how bad it was in his neighborhood from Tri-State Iron and Metal. He said it was not only the noise but also the smell and smoke coming from the company. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) Dillon J. Foreback TAFD 5 Years Perry Hawkins TAPD-Specialized & 5 Years Transport Otis Wimley, Jr. TWU 10 Years

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Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, February 05, 2024 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Terry Roberts Pledge of Allegiance given by District Court Karen Reed 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 rescheduled regular meeting January 29, 2024. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 3. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Artex Truck Center for a Dump Truck. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 4. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a Fire Department Command Vehicle from Red River Dodge located in Heber Springs, Arkansas. (TAFD) Fire Chief David Fletcher 5. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $970,559.82 to the Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with RBIS, LLC, for the Jefferson Avenue Sewer Extension Project. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith REGULAR 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to donate .32 acres located along E. 19th Street to the Chamber of Commerce. (Ward 3) (ADMIN) City Manager Robert Thompson 8. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor from McClarty Ford. (TAPD) Assistant Police Chief Bobby Jordan An emergency clause is requested. 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. 9. Hear appeal of denial by Planning Commission to approve a rezoning request by Carlotta Powell to operate a boarding house at 14 Downing Drive. (Ward 5) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 ADJOURN 2024 City Calendar Mardi Gras Parade & Festival - Saturday, February 10th Run the Line Half Marathon and Relays - Sunday, February 18th City Holiday - President's Day - Monday, February 19th 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

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