Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, May 06, 2024 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Assistant Mayor Ward 6 Jeff Hart Pledge of Allegiance led by Bi-State Justice Building Manager Kristine Shuffield 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. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2024 as Municipal Clerks Appreciation Week. 2. Proclamation declaring May 5-11, 2024 as National Drinking Water Week. PRESENTATION(S) 3. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) CONSENT 4. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting April 15, 2024. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the purchase of an updated fire panel for the Bi-State and Bowie County Jail located in the Bi-State Justice Building. (BI-STATE) Building Manager Kristine Shuffield 6. Adopt a Resolution accepting the 2023 Public Facilities Board Annual Report. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase an Asphalt Zipper from Asphalt Zipper, Inc. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards REGULAR 8. Consider the following action concerning twenty-six (26) substandard structures: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the condemnation of substandard structures. Adopt a Resolution condemning twenty-six (26) substandard structures. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 9. Adopt a Resolution naming the Texarkana Recreation Center gymnasium the “Terry Lee Roger’s Gym”. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 10. Adopt a Joint Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding of the Board of Directors of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, and the City Council of the City of Texarkana, Texas supporting the fiscal year 2024 consolidated rail infrastructure and safety improvements (CRSI) grant application for Union Station improvements. (ADMIN) 11. Adopt a Resolution to accept the 2023 audit engagement letter prepared by the accounting firm FORVIS, LLP. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 12. Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10-2021, to correct the street name from George Street to George Avenue. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley 13. Adopt an Ordinance amending the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances, Section 28-22 Commercial District in order to consolidate and clarify permitted and conditional uses for medical related businesses. (PWD-Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley 14. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone Lot 1 of the proposed JK Acres subdivision located at 4804 East 9th, from R-2 Single Family Residential to C-1 General Commercial District for the purpose of building and operating a landscaping business. (Ward 3) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley 15. Adopt an Ordinance regulating off-street parking in all residential historic districts. (PWD- Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY EXECUTIVE SESSION 16. Adopt a Resolution reappointing Ray Abernathy to the Airport Authority. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars ADDENDUM - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUESTED SEPARATE RESOLUTIONS FOR EACH VACANCY ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION. 17. Adopt a Resolution appointing Chris Owens to the Planning Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 18. Adopt a Resolution reappointing Jason Dupree to the Planning Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 19. Adopt a Resolution reappointing Adger Smith to the Planning Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 20. Adopt a Resolution appointing Anita Picket to the Planning Commission. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, May 20, 2024 ADJOURN 2024 City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market - open Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 7am-noon KidsFest Festival - Friday, Saturday & Sunday - May 17th – 19th Gateway Farmers Market 1st Responders Appreciation Day - Saturday, May 18th Gateway Farmers Market National Market Week - Saturday, June 15th Gateway Farmers Market Salsa Contest - Saturday, July 20th Texarkana Rec Center Calendar Live to the Beat - 9AM-10AM - Monday through Friday Ageless Grace - Mondays & Thursdays – 2PM-3PM The Fabric Shop - Thursdays - 8AM-2PM Quilters - Fridays - 9AM-3PM Gym Open - Daily - 3PM-5PM Dance Fitness - Tuesdays - 6PM & Saturdays - 11AM 40+ Basketball Half Court - Tuesday - May 7th - 5PM-7PM Parkinson's Support Group - Wednesday - May 8th - 2PM-3PM Quilting Show - Thursday - May 9th - 10AM-2PM Let's Tow the Line - Thursday - May 9th & May 23rd - 6PM-7PM Prevention Training Meeting - Monday - May 13th - 8AM-3PM Pastries with Parks & Recreation - Tuesday - May 14th - 8:40AM-10AM Come Rock with Us - Tuesday - May 14th & May 28th - 5:30PM-6:30PM 40+ Basketball Half Court - Thursday - May 16th, Tuesday - May 21st, & Thursday - May 30th - 5PM-7PM Setting Financial Goals for 2024 - Tuesday - May 21st - 11AM-12:30PM Woodmen of the World - Thursday - May 23rd - 6PM-7PM