Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors City of Texarkana, Arkansas 216 Walnut Street Agenda - Tuesday, July 05, 2022 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Harris Pledge of Allegiance led by Deputy City Clerk Jenny Narens 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. The Board of Directors cannot respond to citizens’ concerns during this time. Be respectful of the Board of Directors, city staff, and the public by refraining from abusive conduct, personal charges, or verbal attacks. PROCLAMATION(S) 1. Proclamation declaring the Month of July 2022, as Parks & Recreation Month. (ADMIN) PRESENTATION(S) 2. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington CONSENT 3. Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting June 21, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Approving a Resolution designating and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute certain documents in connection with funding administered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission for proposed water and sewer projects. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith REGULAR 5. Adopts a Resolution to amend the FY 2022 Budget to include the increase to the Municipal Health Benefit Fund Premium. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 6. Adopt an Ordinance granting a Limited Franchise to Bird Rides, Inc., for the non-exclusive right and privilege to operate a Stand-up Electric Scooter Sharing Program. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington 7. Adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article II, Sections 26-28 and 26-29, of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances to provide for revisions to water and sewer rates. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith 8. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located in Ward 1 at 4026 Genoa Road from R- 1 Rural residential to A-1 Mixed use rural zoning in order to build a shop in a side yard of the primary structure (Doss). (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck 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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, July 18, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market –Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 7AM - noon Street Party - 3rd Street - Saturday, July 9th - 4PM - 2AM Caribbean Connection Annual Party - Crossties - Saturday- Sunday - July 23 - 24 - 11AM - 2AM 25th Anniversary Celebration for Gateway Farmers Market - Saturday, August 20 - 7AM - noon Texarkana Down Syndrome Society Awareness Walk & Fun Day - Saturday, October 8th – Front Street - 8AM - 4PM Universal Vibes - Crossties & Front Street - Saturday, October 22nd - 10AM - 11PM  Texarkana Rec Center July Calendar Ageless Grace - Mondays – 10AM - 11AM Gym Open - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 4PM - 7PM Texarkana Stompers Drumline - Tuesdays & Thursdays – 5PM - 6PM Walk with Ease - Tuesdays, Wednesday & Thursdays – 9AM - 10AM Youth Volleyball - Thursdays - 8AM Diabetes Empowerment Education Program - Fridays – 1PM - 3PM Financial Literacy for Kids - Friday, July 1st – 9AM - 10AM Kidtastic Kamp - Heroes Week - July 5th-8th - 8AM - 5PM MakerGirls STEM 3D Printing Class - Saturday, July 9th - 8AM - 8PM Kidtastic Kamp - Sports Week - July 11th-15th - 8AM - 5PM Summer Ballet - July 11th-15th - Ages 6-9 – 10AM - 11AM Summer Ballet - July 11th-15th - Ages 10-12 - 11:15AM - 12:15PM City Beautiful Commission Meeting - Tuesday, July 12th - 12PM - 1PM Parkinson's Support Group - Wednesday, July 13th – 2PM - 4PM Kids Yoga - Thursday, July 14th – 9AM - 10AM Summer Ballet - July 25th-29th - Ages 6-9 – 10AM - 11AM Summer Ballet - July 25th-29th - Ages 10-12 - 11:15AM - 12:15PM