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, February 21, 2023 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Steven Hollibush Pledge of Allegiance led by Public Works Director Tyler Richards 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. Freedom of Information Act presentation. (Admin) Interim City Attorney Joshua Potter CONSENT 2. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting February 6, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 3. Adopt a Resolution making a correction on the term date for the Historic District Commission – Greg Gallagher. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars REGULAR 4. Adopt a Joint Resolution of the Board of Directors of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, and the City Council of the City of Texarkana, Texas supporting the Texarkana Metropolitan Planning Organization 2023 RAISE Grant application for the State Line corridor improvements. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 5. Consider the following action concerning substandard structures: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the demolition of twenty-nine (29) substandard structures. Adopt a Resolution condemning twenty-nine (29) substandard structures for demolition. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 6. Adopt an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding; authorizing the City Manager to purchase a 2022 Ford F-250 Truck. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards 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. 7. Adopt an Ordinance waiving competitive bidding for the purchase of new self-contained breathing apparatus equipment. (TAFD) Fire Chief David Fletcher 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION 8. Adopt a Resolution appointing Jason Dupree to the Board of Adjustment. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, March 6, 2023 ADJOURN 2023 City Calendar Texarkana TOGA – 525 E. Broad Street - April 13th – 16th – 6AM – 2PM Centennial Time Capsule/Sesquicentennial Festival – Downtown – April 14th – 15th Penni's Purpose - Saturday, April 15th - 10AM - 8PM Sesquicentennial Ball – July 8th Founders’ Week Celebration – December 4th – 10th 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