
Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
City Hall – East Third and Walnut Streets
Monday, July 21, 2008

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

5:30 – 7:00 PM –Workshop § Strategic Master Plan

1.	Call to order
2.	Invocation given by Director Sue Johnson
3.	Pledge of Allegiance
4.	CONSENT AGENDA
	A.	Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting July 7, 2008.
	B.	Adopt a Resolution confirming an appointment to the Equalization Board.
	C.	Adopt a Resolution setting the date for a public hearing to receive comments regarding City of Texarkana, Arkansas Franchise Fee Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2008.
	D.	Adopt a Resolution approving the 21st Annual POW/MIA vigil and 15th annual “Ride to Remember” for the Texarkana Area Chapter No. 278 Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.
	E.	Adopt a Resolution granting permission to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to have the 2008 Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 18, 2008.
	F.	Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to destroy certain Central Records and Communications records.
	G.	Adopt a Resolution accepting the 5 year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
	H.	Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an Arkansas State Parks Outdoor Recreational grant application for Bobby F. Ferguson Park.
	I.	Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism grant application for a Tourism Attractions Feasibility Study.
5.	Consider the following concerning the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Police Department:
	A.	Conduct a Public Hearing to allow citizen input regarding the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Police Department.
	B.	Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Miller County, regarding the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).
6.	Consider the following action concerning our city code:
	A.	Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. L-324 (Commercial Tree Harvesting) to add fees and violation penalties.
	B.	This ordinance requires 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.	Update by Mark Williams, regarding the C-3 Open Display Commercial zoning of his property at 6900-7100 block of North State Line Avenue. (Mark Williams, Joan Williams, Tom Williams, Daniel Williams, Margo Karen Pace, et. al.) (PowerPoint) (Ordinance No. L-323 – passed 06/02/2008) (Tabled 07/07/2008)
8.	Presentations:
	A.	Presentation by Public Works Director Jeff Hill regarding building permits. (PowerPoint)
	B.	Presentation by Public Works Director Jeff Hill regarding engineered foundations. (PowerPoint)
9.	Citizen Communication
		A limit of five (5) minutes per subject is allotted for any person to express a written or oral viewpoint, grievance or other message to the Board of Directors, with a maximum of fifty (50) minutes allotted for citizen communications. No advance permission is required, but persons wishing to address the Board are requested to fill out a “blue” card listing the subject to be addressed and hand it to the City Clerk upon arrival. Citizen’s communications will be immediately following the Regular Agenda items on each agenda.
10.	Executive Session
		Adopt a Resolution making appointment to the Planning Commission. [Planning Commission. (Boots Thomas, Eddie L. Gamble, and Franklin A. Poff)]
11.	Adjourn.
	Announcements
	National Night Out Tuesday, October 7, 2008 6:00PM - Location: Texarkana, USA - Ends at 8:00 p.m.
	Election Info – City Director Wards 1, 2, & 6 filing deadline: August 6 – August 26, 12Noon

Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors

Monday, July 21, 2008

7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

A.

Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting July 7, 2008.

B.

Adopt a Resolution confirming an appointment to the Equalization Board.

C.

Adopt a Resolution setting the date for a public hearing to receive comments regarding City of Texarkana, Arkansas Franchise Fee Capital Improvement and Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2008.

D.

Adopt a Resolution approving the 21st Annual POW/MIA vigil and 15th annual “Ride to Remember” for the Texarkana Area Chapter No. 278 Vietnam Veterans of America, Inc.

E.

Adopt a Resolution granting permission to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to have the 2008 Race for the Cure on Saturday, October 18, 2008.

F.

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to destroy certain Central Records and Communications records.

G.

Adopt a Resolution accepting the 5 year Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

H.

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an Arkansas State Parks Outdoor Recreational grant application for Bobby F. Ferguson Park.

I.

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism grant application for a Tourism Attractions Feasibility Study.

Consider the following concerning the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Police Department:

A.

Conduct a Public Hearing to allow citizen input regarding the use of Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program monies for the Police Department.

B.

Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Miller County, regarding the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

Consider the following action concerning our city code:

A.

Adopt an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. L-324 (Commercial Tree Harvesting) to add fees and violation penalties.

B.

This ordinance requires 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)

Presentations:

A.

Presentation by Public Works Director Jeff Hill regarding building permits. (PowerPoint)

B.

Presentation by Public Works Director Jeff Hill regarding engineered foundations. (PowerPoint)

Citizen Communication