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 02, 2024 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Danny Jewell Pledge of Allegiance led by Bi-State Justice Building Manager Kristine Barron ASSISTANT MAYOR 1. Adopt a Resolution appointing Director Jeff Hart Assistant Mayor for the term of 1 year. (BOD) 2. Oath of Office for Assistant Mayor Ward 6 Jeff Hart. (BOD) 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. PRESENTATION(S) 3. Presentation of the City of Texarkana, Arkansas Employee Service Awards. (ADMIN) CONSENT 4. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting December 18, 2023. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 5. Adopt a Resolution approving the Rules of Order and Procedure per ACA 14-43-501, every 1st meeting in January. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 6. Adopt a Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter into a renewal agreement with the Texarkana Housing Authority for services of two (2) officers assigned from the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department for special patrols and enforcement operations on Housing Authority properties. (TAPD) Police Chief Michael Kramm 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with KAJACS of Little Rock, Arkansas, for the Highway 71 Waterline Relocation Project. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith 8. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with RBIS, LLC, for the 12” Sewer Main Rehab Project on East Broad Street and East 3rd Street. (TWU) Executive Director Gary Smith ACTION ITEMS 9. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone a tract of land located at 4000 Arkansas Boulevard, from C-2 Central Business and M-1 Limited Manufacturing to a Planned Unit Development in order to build a comprehensive multi-purpose campus for Harvest International Ministries. (Ward 3) (PWD-Planning) City Planner Jamie Finley NON-ACTION ITEMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, January 16, 2024 ADJOURN 2024 City Calendar City Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Monday, January 15th 8th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Parade - Monday, January 15th Mardi Gras Parade & Festival - Saturday, February 10th City Holiday - President's Day - Monday, February 19th 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