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 18, 2025 - 6:00 PM Call to Order Roll Call Invocation given by Director Steve Smith Pledge of Allegiance led by Deputy City Clerk Jenny Narens 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 regular meeting February 3, 2025. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars 2. Adopt a Resolution to award a consulting contract to InfraHub, LLC., for a Street Study. (PWD) Interim Public Works Director Tracie Lee 3. Adopt a Resolution approving the addition of Airport assets to the City’s insurance policies. (ADMIN) City Manager Tyler Richards REGULAR 4. Consider the following action concerning thirteen (13) substandard structures: Conduct a Public Hearing regarding the condemnation of substandard structures. Adopt a Resolution condemning thirteen (13) substandard structures. (PWD) Assistant Public Works Director Roger Douglas 5. Reconsideration of the following: Sec. 2-17 (c) – Bringing business before board – Filing, states: Matters which have been previously voted on and decided by the board of directors at a regular or special meeting of the board cannot be reconsidered at the meeting during which the same was voted and decided,  nor resubmitted to the board of directors until the expiration of one hundred eighty (180) days after such vote and decision unless reconsideration is approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of directors. Motion and approval for reconsideration of an ordinance to rezone the property located at 805/807/815 Laurel from R-4 Medium Density Residential to C-3 Open Display Commercial for the purpose of operating an automotive shop. Adopt an Ordinance to rezone the property located at 805/807/815 Laurel from R-4 Medium Density Residential to C-3 Open Display Commercial for the purpose of operating an automotive shop. (PWD-PLANNIG) City Planner Jamie Finley The applicant requests an emergency clause. 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. (Hdbk. Const. Amend 7) 6. Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 10-2018 to adjust the Bulk Item Pick-Up Fee Schedule to include one free pick-up bi-monthly. (PWD) Interim Public Works Director Tracie Lee The applicant requests an emergency clause. 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. (Hdbk. Const. Amend 7) 7. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a conciliation agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the property located at 14 Downing Drive. (H.E.A.R.D.) (Ward 5) (PWD-PLANNING) City Manager Tyler Richards BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S COMMENTARY CITY MANAGER REPORT NEXT MEETING DATE: Monday, March 3, 2025 ADJOURN 2025 City Calendar Twin City Black History Parade - Saturday - February 22nd - 3PM Mardi Gras Parade & Celebration - Saturday - March 1st Texarkana Toga - Wednesday-Sunday - April 9th-13th - 12PM Texarkana Rec Center Calendar Live to the Beat - 9AM-10AM - Monday through Friday Ageless Grace - Mondays & Thursdays – 2PM - 3PM The Fabric Shop - Thursdays - 8AM - 2PM Quilters - Fridays - 9AM - 3PM Gym Open - Daily - 3PM - 5PM Dance Fitness - Tuesdays - 6PM & Saturdays - 11AM