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, January 03, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Jeff Hart Pledge of Allegiance led by Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson OATH OF OFFICE Board of Directors: Ward 3 Director Steven Hollibush, Ward 4 Ulysses Brewer, and Ward 5 Director Danny Jewell. ROLL CALL EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Adopt a Resolution making appointments to the Board of Directors’ boards, commissions and committees. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 2. Appointment of Assistant Mayor. OATH OF OFFICE - ASSISTANT MAYOR 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 3. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) CONSENT 4. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting December 19, 2022. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 5. Adopt a Resolution approving the FY2023 BiState Justice Fund Budget, the amendments to the FY2022 BiState Justice Fund Budget, and an amendment to the FY2023 General Fund Budget. (FIN) Finance Director TyRhonda Henderson 6. Adopt an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of four (4) 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes Police Package vehicles for the Texarkana, Arkansas, Police Department. (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. BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, January 17, 2023 ADJOURN City Calendar City Hall Closed - Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 16th Martin Luther King Day Parade & Celebration - Monday, January 16th - 11:30AM - 4:30PM Mardi Gras Parade - Saturday, February 18th - 4PM - 6PM Run the Line - Sunday, February 19th - 7AM - 12:30PM 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