Texarkana Arkansas City Board Meets Tonight

The Texarkana Arkansas City Board of Directors meet tonight at 6PM at Arkansas side City Hall.

Here is a complete agenda for this evening's meeting:

1.	Call to Order
2.	Roll Call
3.	Invocation given by Director Laney J. Harris
4.	Pledge of Allegiance by Director Laney J. Harris
5.	Comments from the Mayor
6.	Questions from Directors and other business
7.	Presentation(s):
	A.		Proclamation for November as Business Month
	B.		Proclamation for Pro Bono Week
CONSENT:
8.	Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting October 2, 2017. (CCD)
9.	Adopt a Resolution approving Texarkana Water Utilities (TWU) FY2018 Budget. (TWU)
10.	Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Justin Huddle Welding and Fabrication to construct a training building at the firing range. (TAPD)
11.	Adopt a Resolution amending the FY2017 Budget (Resolution No. 2016-74) to make adjustments to the 2017 Public Works budget allocation. (PWD)
REGULAR:
12.		Adopt a Resolution to support restructuring of TASD7 bonds for the purpose of building a new middle school. (ADMIN)
13.		Consider the following action concerning substandard structures.
		A.		Conduct a Public Hearing regarding condemnation of eight (8) substandard residential structures. (PowerPoint)
		B.		Adopt a Resolution condemning eight (8) substandard residential structures. (PWD) Chief Building Official Nina Walker
14.	Consider the following:
	A.			Adopt an Ordinance for the collection of printing an accident report fee. (TAPD)
	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)
15.	Consider the following:
		A.		Adopt an Ordinance for the Sanderson Lane Bridge Improvements. (PWD) Public Works Director Jeff Whitten
		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)
16.	Citizen Communication [Agenda Item Card and Citizens’ Communication Card]
17.	Executive Session
	A.		Adopt a Resolution making appointments to various boards, commissions, and committees. [Advertising and Promotion Commission, Equalization Board, Heating and Air Conditioning Board of Review, Planning Commission, and Southwest Arkansas Development Council] (CCD)
	B.		Boards and Commissions Expiration of Terms. (CCD)
18.	Adjourn