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, September 06, 2022 - 6:00 PM FY 2021 Audit Workshop - 4:30PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Miner Pledge of Allegiance led by Interim Police Chief Bobby Jordan CITIZEN COMMUNICATION Please fill out a Citizen Communication Card with your name and contact information for the City Clerk's records. 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. PRESENTATION(S) 1. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) City Manager E. Jay Ellington CONSENT 2. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting August 15, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 3. Adopt a Resolution to reschedule Board of Directors meetings in 2023 that conflict with certain holidays. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 4. Adopt a Resolution approving the reimbursement of $29,210.30 to the Texarkana Regional Airport from American Rescue Act Funds. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 5. Adopt a Resolution to allow the Airport Authority to donate the Air Force RADOME to the Air Force Radar Museum. (Airport) Airport Director Paul Mehrlich 6. Adopt a Resolution appointing PeTree Banks to the Texarkana, Arkansas Public Employee Retirement System (TAPERS). (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for the East 28th Street – County Avenue to Hickory Street Proposed 6” Water Main Project. (Ward 4) (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith REGULAR 8. Adopt a Resolution accepting the year end 2021 Audit Report. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 9. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located at 3014 Linn Ferry Road from R-1 Rural residential to A-1 Mixed use rural zoning in order to build an event center with cabins on a 31-acre parcel that is also a residence. (Ward 1) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Mary Beck BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, September 19, 2022 ADJOURN City Calendar Gateway Farmers Market –Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays - 7AM - Noon 27th Annual Ride to Remember - Saturday, September 17th - 8AM - 9:30AM The Walk to Defeat ALS - Saturday, September 17th - 9:30AM - Noon Huge Community Rummage Sale - Texarkana Rec Center - Saturday, October 1st - 8AM - 2PM National Night Out - Tuesday, October 4th - 6PM - 9PM Texarkana Down Syndrome Society Awareness Walk & Fun Day - Front Street - Saturday, October 8th - 8AM - 4PM Dine the Line/Octoberfest - Saturday, October 15th - 10AM - 10PM Food Festival - Bobby Ferguson Park - Saturday, October 15th - 6AM - 10PM Universal Vibes - Crossties & Front Street - Saturday, October 15th - 10AM - 11PM Veterans Day Parade - Saturday, November 12th - 11AM - 1:30PM  Main Street Christmas Parade - Monday, December 5th - 7PM - 9PM Texarkana Rec Center Calendar Ageless Grace - Mondays – 2PM – 3PM Gym Open - Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays – 8AM - 7PM & Saturdays - 8AM – Noon College 101: Finding Money for College/Trade School – Friday, September 2nd – 10AM – 11AM Thursday, September 8th – 6PM – 7PM Wednesday, September 14th – 10AM – 11AM Monday, September 26th – 6PM – 7PM Taekwondo Self Defense Class – Saturday, September 10th – 10AM – 11AM Saturday, September 17th – 10AM – 11AM Saturday, September 24th – 10AM – 11AM Saturday, October 1st – 10AM – 11AM Life Skills and Risk Avoidance – GIRLS Monday, September 12th – 5PM – 6PM Monday, September 19th – 5PM – 6PM Monday, September 26th – 5PM – 6PM Life Skills and Risk Avoidance – BOYS Monday, September 12th – 6PM – 7PM Monday, September 19th – 6PM – 7PM Monday, September 26th – 6PM – 7PM Fall Job Fair – Tuesday, September 13th – 3PM – 7PM Parkinson’s Support Group – Wednesday, September 14th – 2PM – 4PM Miller/Bowie Health Coalition – Tuesday, September 20th – Noon – 1PM AGFC Fishing Tournament – Saturday, September 24th – 6AM – 11PM (Gazebo, Lakeside Pavilion, and Small Pavilion) Gun Safety and Gun Awareness – Bramble Park – Saturday, September 24th – 7PM – 9PM Community Yard Sale – Saturday, October 1st – 8AM – 2PM