Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Monday, October 21, 2024 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Ulysses Brewer Pledge of Allegiance led by Interim Police Chief Ed Chattaway 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 October 28, 2024, as National First Responders Day. (CCD) 2. Proclamation declaring the month of November as Business Appreciation Month. (BOD) CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting October 7, 2024. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a Resolution amending the FY2024 Budget (Resolution No. 2023-103) and the Public Works Budget to include additional funding from Miller County Property Tax Revenue for Roads and the expense for road improvements. (PWD) Interim Public Works Director Tracie Lee 5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Cunningham Recreation for the design, build, and installation of an inclusive playground at the Texarkana Recreation Center. (PARKS) Parks Superintendent Adam Dalby REGULAR 6. Consider the following action concerning the 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program:  Conduct a Public Hearing to allow citizen input regarding the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Texarkana, Arkansas Police Department. Adopt a Resolution granting permission to submit the 2024 application and authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Interlocal Agreement with Miller County, regarding the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG-yearly grant). (TAPD) CID Secretary Amy Smith 7. Adopt an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding requirements and authorizing the purchase of a new Motorola RMS/CAD program called Command Central. (TAPD) Interim Police Chief Ed Chattaway 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) 8. Adopt an Ordinance granting the request for prerequisite municipal approval of a private club application for 116 East Broad Street, Eagles Full House. (Westmoreland) (ADMIN) City Manager Tyler Richards 9. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Airport to enter into a contract with McClelland Engineering for the Primary Runway 500’ Extension Design Part A. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich 10. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Airport to enter into a contract with McClelland Engineering for the Primary Runway 500’ Extension Design Part B. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich 11. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Airport to enter into an agreement with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc., for engineering and survey services for the Apron Phase II Construction Part A. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich 12. Adopt a Resolution to approve and accept the FAA Airport Improvement Program Grant for Airport Apron Phase II Construction Part B. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich 13. Adopt a Resolution approving the Airport Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich 14. Adopt an Ordinance to grant an easement on airport property south of East 19th Street, adjoining Chamber of Commerce property, to Project Moonbeam, to allow access to clear and maintain trees and brush. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich 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) 15. Adopt an Ordinance granting a right-of-way easement for SWEPCO to install a transformer on airport property to connect the Solar Canopy to begin producing electricity. (AIRPORT) Executive Director Paul Mehrlich  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) BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, November 4, 2024 ADJOURN 2024 City Calendar Auto & Motorcycle Show - Thursday - Saturday - October 24th - 26th Halloween Bash - Saturday - October 26th Trunk or Treat - Sunday - October 27th Gateway Farmers Market - Holiday Market - Saturday - November 23rd Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe - Sunday - December 8th 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