Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Regular MeetingTexarkana, AR · January 29, 2024
Minutes
Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Minutes - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Mayor Allen Brown called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
PRESENT: Mayor Allen Brown, Ward 1 Director Terry Roberts, Ward 2 Director Laney Harris,
Ward 3 Director Steven Hollibush, Ward 4 Director Ulysses Brewer, Ward 5 Director Danny
Jewell, and Assistant Mayor Ward 6 Director Jeff Hart.
ALSO, PRESENT: City Manager Robert Thompson, City Attorney Joshua Potter, City Clerk
Heather Soyars, and Deputy City Clerk Jenny Narens.
[Director Jewell arrived at 6:01 PM.]
Invocation given by Assistant Mayor Jeff Hart.
Pledge of Allegiance led by City Clerk Heather Soyars.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
No one came forward.
CONSENT
Director Harris requested Item 2. Adopt a Resolution declaring Public Works equipment surplus
and authorizing disposal in accordance with Arkansas Law. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler
Richards, be removed from the Consent agenda.
Director Hollibush made the motion to adopt the Consent agenda, Seconded by Director Brewer.
The motion carried and the following item was approved:
1. Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting January 2, 2024. (CCD) City
Clerk Heather Soyars
REGULAR
2. Resolution No. 2024-6 declared Public Works equipment surplus and authorized disposal in
accordance with Arkansas Law. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards
After a brief discussion, the motion to adopt the resolution made by Director Hollibush, Seconded
by Assistant Mayor Hart.
Agenda
Rescheduled Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Agenda - Monday, January 29, 2024 - 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Roll Call
Invocation given by Assistant Mayor Jeff Hart
Pledge of Allegiance given by City Clerk Heather Soyars
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.
CONSENT
1. Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting January 2, 2024. (CCD) City
Clerk Heather Soyars
2. Adopt a Resolution declaring Public Works equipment surplus and authorizing disposal in
accordance with Arkansas Law. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards
REGULAR
3. 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 2024 RAISE Grant application for the State Line corridor
improvements. (PWD) Public Works Director Tyler Richards
4. Adopt an Ordinance amending the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, Code of Ordinances Sec. 28-
70. – The storage and parking of trailers and commercial vehicles, and Sec. 28-142. –
Definitions, to include recreational vehicles and define the same. (BOD) Director Danny
Jewell
BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMMENTARY
CITY MANAGER REPORT
NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, February 5, 2024
ADJOURN
2024 City Calendar
Twin City Black History Assoc. Parade - Saturday, February 3rd
Mardi Gras Parade & Festival - Saturday, February 10th
Run the Line Half Marathon and Relays - Sunday, February 18th
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
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