Texarkana public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including a major budget amendment for the 2023 Bond Fund. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding airport rules and rural water and sewer infrastructure fees. Additionally, the council will review proposed contracts for security technology and theatre renovations.

• $14,700,000 amendment to the 2023 Bond Fund budget
• $55,609.60 purchase of a scoreboard for George Dobson baseball field
• $141,950 contract with Flock Safety
• Up to $370,000 renovation contract for Perot Theatre
• $103,461.05 change order for sewer main replacement at I-30 and Cowhorn Creek

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider several subdivision plats and site plan amendments. The agenda also includes a rezoning request for property on Bender Road and two tabled items regarding Jones Street.

• Reapproval of final and preliminary plat for Golden Chick at 4411 North State Line
• Vacation of lots in Silver Oaks Addition and Silver Oaks Third Addition near Brandon Drive and Sterling Drive
• Rezoning of property at 3001 Bender Road from Single Family-1 to Two Family-2
• Site plan approval amendment for 4110 St. Michael Drive
• Site plan approval amendment for 5605 Richmond Road

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several resolutions including a water main project for the Hwy 82 widening. They are also considering property for a new business incubator and various rezoning requests. Additionally, the council will discuss rural water and sewer infrastructure fees.

• Contract for TxDOT Hwy 82 Widening water main project up to $405,157
• Property purchase at 215 Pine Street for $152,644.75 for a creatorspace
• Rezoning 1901 Chelf Road from Single Family-2 to Commercial
• Establishing rural water and sewer infrastructure fees
• MOU for fire and emergency services at the Federal Correctional Institution

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will review several requests regarding land use changes, including a rezoning for outdoor advertising on Hampton Road. Other items include a site plan for a new building on Richmond Road and specific use permits for residential and beauty services.

• Rezoning 7770 Hampton Road from Single Family-2 to Commercial for outdoor advertising
• Site plan approval for a 4,800 sq. ft. building at 1802 Richmond Road
• Rezoning 100 Jones Street from Commercial to Single Family-3
• Specific Use Permit for a double wide manufactured home at 100 Jones Street
• Specific Use Permit for a beauty school at 3123 Magnolia Street

City Council

The Texarkana, TX City Council will hold a regular meeting with several consent items, including a $1.32 million sewer replacement contract, a $138,000 design agreement for street reconstruction, and approval of the tax roll. The council will also hold a public hearing on a resolution to apply for EPA Brownfields grant funds. Three first briefings on rezoning and a special use permit are scheduled for a future meeting.

• Resolution 2023-140: $1,321,829.98 contract for Barkwood Road Sewer Replacement and Relocation Project
• Resolution 2023-142: $138,000 agreement with HALFF Associates for Kennedy Lane and Westlawn Drive Street Reconstruction Project design
• Ordinance 2023-144: Creating two WIC program positions in Health Department using grant funds
• Resolution 2023-145: Approving Bowie Central Appraisal District's 2023 tax roll
• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-133: EPA Brownfields grant application for Texarkana, USA

City Council

The City Council will discuss several items including a manufacturing business incentive and a street reconstruction project. The agenda also includes a request for design services for the West Park Boulevard Reconstruction Project.

• Business incentive agreement with Sterno Group, LLC not to exceed $450,000
• West Park Boulevard Reconstruction Project design and survey contract not to exceed $203,750
• Edward Byrne Justice Assistance Grant application for $16,370
• Appropriation of $5,000 in the general fund from Farmers Bank and Trust donations
• Memorandum of Understanding with City of Texarkana, Arkansas for EPA Brownfields grant

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider rezoning two properties for commercial and parking use. They will also review a specific use permit for permanent cosmetics at 6 Woodmont Crossing. Additionally, the commission will consider approving the minutes from the September 5, 2023 meeting.

• Rezoning 7.09 acres at 1901 Chelf Road from Single Family-2 to Commercial
• Rezoning 2.228 acres at 4502 Gus Orr Drive from Agriculture to Parking
• Specific Use Permit for permanent cosmetics at 6 Woodmont Crossing

City Council

The City Council will review several contract renewals and new agreements, including human resources software and digital aerial photography. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding speed limits on FM 2878 and a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters.

• NeoGov human resources software renewal: $146,228.50
• Valley View Consulting, L.L.C. investment advisory services extension
• Pictometry International Corp/EagleView digital aerial photography: up to $459,955.80
• Contech Contractors, Inc. 4th & Main Street sidewalk project: up to $138,880.67
• Sterno Group, LLC business incentive agreement: up to $450,000

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances including the annual property tax rate and city budget. The agenda also includes discussions on water service fee reductions and various bond issuances.

• Ordinance No. 2023-103: Fixing the city tax rate and levy for fiscal year ending September 30, 2024
• Ordinance No. 2023-100: Ratifying the budget for fiscal year 2023-24
• Ordinance No. 2023-114: Reducing Riverbend water service fee from $4.15 to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons
• Ordinance No. 2023-118: Issuance of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023
• Ordinance No. 2023-119: Issuance of Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023

City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 budget and established property tax rates for maintenance, debt service, and TIRZ jurisdictions. The council also approved a new medical insurance contract for employees and updated livestock ordinances to allow hens in single-family households.

• Adopted FY 2024 budget and revenue/expenditure estimates (Unanimous)
• Fixed property tax rates for FY 2024, including M&O at $0.432659 per $100 valuation (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024 Master Fee List (Unanimous)
• Authorized medical insurance contract with United Healthcare for City employees (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance allowing single-family households to keep hens (Unanimous)
• Reduced Riverbend water service fee from $4.15 to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Mayo to Airport Authority Board and established Youth Advisory Council (Unanimous)
• Certified Betty Williams and Cole Meador as unopposed and elected Councilmembers (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review replat applications for Hadaway Second Addition and Summerlane Estates. The commission will also consider approving meeting minutes from August 7, 2023.

• Replat of Hadaway Second Addition at 3315 South Lake Drive
• Reapproval of the replat for Lot 1, Block 1, Summerlane Estates Revised at 18 Summer Lane
• Approval of August 7, 2023, meeting minutes

The commission unanimously approved the replat of 18 Summer Lane and the replat of 3315 South Lake Drive. The commission also adopted the meeting minutes from August 7, 2023.

• Approved reapproval of replat for 18 Summer Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved replat of Hadaway Second Addition at 3315 South Lake Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering several ordinances including water rate adjustments and new bond issuances. The agenda also includes public hearings for land annexations and the adoption of the fiscal year 2024 budget.

• Ordinance to reduce Riverbend water service fee from $4.15 to $3.50 per 1,000 gallons
• Annexation of approximately 13.977 acres at 1000 S. Bishop Rd.
• Annexation of approximately 175 acres in the H. S. Janes HRS A-306 area
• Issuance of City of Texarkana Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023
• Issuance of Waterworks and Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2023

The Council unanimously approved the appointment of Chris Black as Fire Chief and the annexation of two parcels of land totaling approximately 189 acres. Several items, including a new health insurance contract and water rate reductions, were moved forward to the September 11 meeting.

• Confirmed Chris Black as Fire Chief (Unanimous)
• Approved voluntary annexation of 13.977 acres at 1000 S. Bishop Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved full-purpose annexation of approximately 175 acres in H. S. Janes HRS A-306 (Unanimous)
• Nominated Jay Davis for Director on the Board of Directors of the Bowie Central Appraisal District (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-116 regarding plat application documentation (Unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Council will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2022. The meeting includes consideration of various city contracts, property purchases, and a proposed property tax rate.

• $970,060.12 contract with REC-TXK, LLC for fire station repairs
• $109,025 contract with Francis Excavating for Walton Drive drainage repair
• Proposed property tax rate of $0.6500 per $100 of assessed valuation
• Annexation and zoning of 175 acres in the Macedonia-Eylau MUD area
• $91,975 payment for a light sculpture at the U.S. Federal Courthouse/Post Office

City Council approved several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including fire station repairs and emergency drainage work. The Council also proposed a tax rate of $0.6500 per $100 of assessed valuation for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Approved $970,060.12 contract with REC-TXK, LLC for fire station repairs (Unanimous)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.6500 per $100 of assessed valuation for FY 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved $109,025 contract with Francis Excavating for Walton Drive drainage repair (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of computers from Dell, Inc. not to exceed $65,083.32 (Unanimous)
• Approved Millwood Water Treatment Plant sludge pond cleaning not to exceed $187,160.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved $91,975 payment to Bill Fitzgibbons for light sculpture at Federal Courthouse/Post Office (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 purchase of property at 905 W. 7th Street for Swampoodle Creek project (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 10 and July 17, 2023 meetings (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a final and preliminary plat for the Golden Chick Addition at 4411 North State Line Avenue to create a three-lot subdivision. The agenda also includes a site plan amendment for Galleria Oaks #1 on Moores Lane and the approval of meeting minutes from June 5, 2023.

• Final and preliminary plat for Golden Chick Addition at 4411 North State Line Avenue
• Site plan amendment for Galleria Oaks #1 in the 1600 block of Moores Lane
• Approval of Planning & Zoning Commission minutes from June 5, 2023

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a final and preliminary plat for a new commercial development and a site plan amendment for an assisted living facility. Staff also presented a draft ordinance regarding cell towers for future input.

• Approved final and preliminary plat for Golden Chick Addition at 4411 North State Line Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to PD-88-4 for site plan on Lot 6, Parcel 2, Block 3, Galleria Oaks #1 in the 1600 block of Moores Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 5, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the publication of a notice regarding the intent to issue up to $18.8 million in certificates of obligation. The proposed debt would fund various projects, including public safety facilities, street and bridge improvements, and park renovations. The estimated annual debt service payment for this issuance is approximately $1.3 million.

• Resolution No. 2023-096 to authorize notice of intent to issue up to $18,800,000 in certificates of obligation
• Proposed funding for public safety facilities and vehicles
• Proposed street and bridge improvements including drainage, sidewalks, and lighting
• Proposed renovations for the Perot Theatre and airport facilities

The City Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2023-096 to authorize the publication of a notice of intent to issue debt. The proposed certificates of obligation would fund various capital projects including public safety, roads, parks, and city facilities.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2023-096 to authorize publication of notice to issue certificates of obligation not to exceed $18,800,000 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a multi-million dollar contract for street reconstruction and service agreements related to potential property annexations. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding several rezoning requests and the creation of a Youth Advisory Committee.

• $3,676,077.44 contract for Robison Road Mill and Overlay Street Reconstruction
• Call for the November 7, 2023, General Election for Ward 3 and Ward 5
• Service agreements for potential annexation of Highland Park Baptist Church property
• Rezoning requests for properties on Gazola Street and Letter Carrier Drive
• Establishment of a new Youth Advisory Committee

City Council denied a specific use permit for an assisted living facility at 5902 North Park Road. The Council approved several rezoning requests and specific use permits for an RV park across three properties. Other actions included calling a general election and approving water treatment chemical contracts.

• Denied assisted living facility permit at 5902 North Park Road (4-2)
• Approved RV park specific use permits for 4307 Gazola St, 4301 Gazola St, and 1312 Letter Carrier Dr (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 4307 Gazola St, 4301 Gazola St, and 1312 Letter Carrier Dr from Single Family-2 to agriculture (Unanimous)
• Approved Order No. 2023-089 calling for November 7, 2023, General Election for Ward 3 and Ward 5 (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-092 for water and wastewater treatment chemical purchases (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-082 establishing a Youth Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for permanent cosmetics at 5822 Richmond Road (Unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Consolidated Plan, Citizen Participation Plan and Annual Action Plan (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a sewer main replacement contract and grant applications for several road projects. The meeting also includes public hearings for land annexation and site plan approvals. Additionally, the council will discuss economic development incentives in a closed session.

• Sewer main replacement contract with IBIS, LLC up to $654,977.40
• Annexation of 27.346 acres at 3313 Pleasant Grove Rd
• Grant applications for North Richmond Road, Leopard Drive, and Texas Boulevard
• Specific Use Permit for a cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane
• Agreement with Paddle TXK LLC

The City Council approved a specific use permit for a cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane and authorized three grant applications for road projects. The council also approved a sewer main replacement contract and two appointments to the Building and Standards Commission.

• Approved cellular tower permit at 2718 Moores Lane (5-1)
• Approved TxDOT grant applications for North Richmond Road, Leopard Drive, and Texas Boulevard (Unanimous)
• Approved $654,977.40 contract with IBIS, LLC for sewer main replacement at I-30 and Cowhorn Creek (Unanimous)
• Approved HVAC and Controls contract for Perot Theatre with Holistic Utility Solutions (Unanimous)
• Approved full-purpose annexation of commercial property in Macedonia-Eylau MUD No. 1 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Colton Langford and Todd Marshall to the Building and Standards Commission (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing requests for specific use permits to allow RV parks on Gazola Street and Letter Carrier Drive. The meeting also includes consideration of three different property replat applications.

• Specific Use Permits for RV parks at 4307 Gazola Street, 4301 Gazola Street, and 1312 Letter Carrier Drive
• Replat of 1.063 acres south of 4021 Mall Drive
• Replat of Lots 11-14 in Greenwoods Sunny Slope Addition at Austin and Hoover Streets
• Replat of part of Block 47 in Trigg Addition at Main Street and West 6th Street

The Commission approved three specific use permits for RV parks on Gazola Street and Letter Carrier Drive with restrictions on permanent structures. Three separate property replats were also adopted. The Commission announced there will be no meeting in July 2023 due to a lack of quorum.

• Approved replat of Lot 4, Block 1, Classic Auto Park East south of 4021 Mall Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 11, 12, 13, and 14, Block 3 Greenwoods Sunny Slope Addition (Unanimous)
• Approved replat of part of Block 47 of Trigg Addition at Main Street and West 6th Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S-779 for RV Park at 4307 Gazola Street with restrictions (6-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S-780 for RV Park at 4301 Gazola Street with restrictions (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit S-781 for RV Park at 1312 Letter Carrier Drive with restrictions (5-0)
• Approved May 1, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The Budget Advisory Committee presented the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget to the City Council for discussion. The presentation covered revenue projections, planned personnel salary increases, and potential bond-funded capital projects. The plan aims to maintain an overall tax rate of $0.65.

• Proposed 6-8% base pay increase for police officers
• $900,000 allocation for major street maintenance
• $1,832,308 for an airport runway project
• Potential $18.7 million bond package for various capital projects
• Proposed $20 million TWU revenue bond for water infrastructure

City Council conducted a budget workshop to review revenue projections and expenditure plans for FY 2024. The meeting consisted of a presentation and discussion; no formal votes were taken, and the result was recorded as close action.

City Council

The City Council will vote on a contract for the Macedonia-Eylau/TWU water and sewer improvements project and a $135,000 police department budget amendment. The agenda also includes public hearings for several rezoning requests and a 150-acre annexation.

• $674,114 contract for Macedonia-Eylau/TWU water and sewer improvements
• $135,000 police department budget amendment for incentive pay
• Annexation of approximately 150 acres near Terry St. and S. Bishop Rd.
• Airport terminal naming rights agreement with Yates Foundation LLC
• Rezoning requests for properties on South Lake Drive

City Council approved an agreement for the naming rights of the new airport terminal and authorized a water and sewer improvements contract. The council also approved several rezoning requests and a specific use permit for permanent cosmetics. Additionally, Linda Hooks was appointed to the Community Healthcore Board.

• Appointed Linda Hooks to the Community Healthcore Board (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with RBIS, LLC for Macedonia-Eylau/TWU Water and Sewer Improvements not to exceed $674,114 (Unanimous)
• Approved naming rights agreement with Yates Foundation LLC for new airport terminal (Unanimous)
• Authorized additional EPA cleanup funds for Hotel Grim project (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Texarkana Golf Ranch lease agreement (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 3811 S. Lake Drive from Single Family-2 to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 3327 S. Lake Drive and 2107 Flower Acres Road from General Retail to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Granted Specific Use Permit for permanent cosmetics at 4115 N. Kings Highway, Suite 109 (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several requests regarding property replats, site plan amendments, and specific use permits. These include rezoning residential lots to multi-family or agriculture and approving a new assisted living facility.

• Rezoning Lot 2, Martha S Pace Subdivision from Single Family-1 to Multiple Family-1
• Specific Use Permit for an assisted living facility at 5902 North Park Road
• Replat of Enclave Addition to include only a drainage easement
• Rezoning properties on Gazola Street from residential to agriculture
• Site plan amendment for The Grove at Amesdale at 5714 Richmond Road

The Commission approved a specific use permit for an assisted living facility at 5902 North Park Road despite resident opposition. Several agricultural rezonings and replats were approved, while a request to rezone a property on Galleria Oaks Drive to multiple-family use was denied.

• Approved replat of Enclave Addition, Lot 1, Block 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lots 2 and 3, Cross Pointe Subdivision (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan amendment to PD-20-4 for 5714 Richmond Road (Unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for permanent cosmetics at 5822 Richmond Road (Unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for assisted living facility at 5902 North Park Road (5-1)
• Denied rezoning of Lot 2, Martha S Pace Subdivision to Multiple Family-1 (0-6)
• Approved rezoning of 4307 Gazola Street to Agriculture (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4301 Gazola Street and 1312 Letter Carrier Drive to Agriculture (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contracts for utility improvements and park projects. The agenda includes a large-scale water and sewer annexation project and repairs to the Wright Patman #2 pump. Additionally, the council will consider budget amendments for police department grant funds.

• $1,790,821.60 contract with Kampco, Inc. for water and sewer annexation improvements
• $53,830.40 contract with Contech Contractors, Inc. for the Bell Park Trail Project
• $155,142.43 contract with Ideal Pump and Service for Wright Patman #2 pump repair
• $47,500 budget amendment for a State of Texas grant to the Police Department
• Establishment of a permanent Budget Advisory Committee

City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a major water and sewer project and pump repairs. The council also established a permanent Budget Advisory Committee and reappointed a member to the TexAmericas Center Board.

• Approved $1,790,821.60 contract with Kampco, Inc. for water and sewer annexation improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $155,142.43 contract with Ideal Pump and Service for Wright Patman #2 low service pump repair (Unanimous)
• Approved $53,830.40 contract with Contech Contractors, Inc. for Bell Park Trail Project (Unanimous)
• Established a permanent Budget Advisory Committee with two-year terms (Unanimous)
• Approved $47,500 budget amendment for a Police Department State of Texas grant (Unanimous)
• Approved services agreement for First Church of Nazarene property at 3313 Pleasant Grove Rd. (Unanimous)
• Approved contract with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for Beverly Community Center repairs (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Denis Washington to the TexAmericas Center Board (Unanimous)

City Council

The Texarkana City Council will review several ordinances regarding land rezoning for residential, industrial, and retail uses. The council will also consider a resolution for a written services agreement related to potential annexation of property at Terry St. and S. Bishop Rd.

• Rezoning ~1.74 acres at 4600 block of Rose Acres Road to Multiple Family-1
• Rezoning ~6.25 acres at 610 S. Wake Village Road to Industrial-1
• Rezoning ~22.35 acres at 4001 Summerhill Road to General Retail
• Services agreement for Resortments, Inc. regarding potential annexation
• Revisions to the Perot Theatre management contract

City Council unanimously approved six rezoning ordinances and a site plan for a new emergency room. The council also authorized a services agreement for the potential annexation of 150 acres and approved revisions to the Perot Theatre management contract.

• Approved Resolution No. 2023-045 for services agreement regarding potential annexation of 150 acres (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 4600 block of Rose Acres Road from Agriculture to Multiple Family-1 (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 610 S. Wake Village Road from Agriculture to Industrial-1 (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 1401 Pine Street from Office to General Retail (Unanimous)
• Amended PD-23-1 (GR) for restrictions at 1401 Pine Street (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 4001 Summerhill Road from Single Family-1 to General Retail (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for standalone Emergency Room at 4250 Gibson Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-042 revising Perot Theatre management contract (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review several requests for land rezoning and subdivision plats. The agenda also includes an amendment to sign ordinances near interstate corridors.

• Rezoning 9.37 acres at 3811 S. Lake Dr. from Single Family-2 to Commercial
• Approval of Summer Ridge 2nd Addition plat at Mall Drive and Summer Ridge Drive
• Rezoning 1.24 acres at 3327 S. Lake Dr. from General Retail to Commercial
• Specific Use Permit for facial tattooing at 4115 N. Kings Hwy
• Amending sign ordinances near interstate or loop corridors

The Commission denied a specific use permit for a cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane following resident opposition. Several rezoning requests and plat approvals were adopted, and one zoning ordinance regarding sign height was amended.

• Denied cellular tower permit at 2718 Moores Lane (0-5)
• Approved sign height amendment to 50 feet for signs within 100 feet of interstate/loop corridors (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3811 S. Lake Dr. from Single Family-2 to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 3327 S. Lake Dr. from General Retail to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 2107 Flower Acres Rd. from General Retail to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 700 Elliott Road from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for double wide HUD code home at 700 Elliott Road (Unanimous)
• Approved specific use permit for permanent cosmetics at 4115 N. Kings Hwy, Suite 109 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review several rezoning requests for residential, industrial, and retail uses across the city. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding an EPA Brownfields grant contract and the voluntary annexation of two tracts near Cooper Lane.

• Rezoning 22.35 acres on Summerhill Road from Single Family-1 to General Retail
• Rezoning 6.25 acres at 610 S. Wake Village Road from Agriculture to Industrial-1
• Contract for Stanley Consultants regarding EPA Brownfields Grant services
• Voluntary annexation process for two tracts near Cooper Lane
• Revisions to the Perot Theatre management contract

City Council adopted the Fiscal Year 2024 budget calendar and authorized a contract for environmental professional services. The council also began the voluntary annexation process for two tracts of land adjacent to Cooper Lane.

• Approved FY 2024 budget calendar (Unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Stanley Consultants for EPA Brownfields services up to $80,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved development agreement to begin voluntary annexation of two tracts adjacent to Cooper Lane (Unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointments of Zachary Pianalto, Charles Tyous, Matthew Hackworth, and Casey Boyette to city boards (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 13, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review the annual comprehensive financial report and consider several land use changes. Proposed items include rezoning property south of 1008 Cedar Street and approving permits for manufactured homes. The council will also discuss updates to street and sidewalk permit fees.

• Rezoning property south of 1008 Cedar Street from Commercial to Single Family-3
• Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home at 2809 Findley Street
• Amendments to street and sidewalk license and permit fees
• Closing a utility easement on North State Line Avenue
• Amending the Land Development Code regarding high-rise signs

City Council approved comprehensive updates to the Streets and Sidewalks code and granted several specific use permits for manufactured homes. The council also authorized the evaluation of voluntary annexation requests for over 247 acres of land.

• Approved updates to Chapter 130 Streets and Sidewalks and the Master Fee List (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for double-wide manufactured home at 2809 Findley Street (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Lots 9 and 10, Block 180, Triggs Addition from Commercial to Single Family-3 (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for single-wide manufactured home south of 1008 Cedar Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-034 to evaluate voluntary annexation requests for 247.789 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved closure and abandonment of 16-foot utility easement at 4203 and 4205 North State Line Avenue (Unanimous)
• Approved moving high-rise sign regulations from Section 130-10 to Section 105-11 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed reappointments of Ellen Moore, Rusty Felps, Thomas Tucker, James Bramlett, and Mike Ingram to the Board of Adjustment (Unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission is reviewing several land use requests, including replats and rezoning applications. The meeting includes considerations for changing property uses from agriculture or residential to industrial and retail. The commission will also review site plan amendments and specific use permits.

• Rezoning 22.35 acres at 4001 Summerhill Road from single-family to general retail
• Rezoning 6.25 acres at 610 S. Wake Village Road from agriculture to industrial
• Rezoning 1.74 acres in Rose Acres from agriculture to multiple family
• Replat of New Potato Addition at 4203 and 4305 North State Line Avenue
• Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home on Findley Street

The commission unanimously approved multiple property replats, rezoning requests for retail, industrial, and multi-family use, and a site plan for a new Christus St. Michael stand-alone ER. A request for a cellular tower on Moores Lane was tabled following public opposition.

• Approved replats for New Potato Addition, Forest Lake Commercial Subdivision No. 1, and Summerlane Estates Revised (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for double wide manufactured home at 2809 Findley Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Specific Use Permit for cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4600 block of Rose Acres from Agriculture to Multiple Family-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 610 S. Wake Village Road from Agriculture to Industrial-1 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1401 Pine Street from Office to General Retail (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 4001 Summerhill Road from Single Family-1 to General Retail (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Christus St. Michael stand-alone ER at Gibson Lane and Pavilion Parkway (4-0)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contracts for street repairs, software, and vehicle purchases. They will also consider amending the budget for a $1 million EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant. Additionally, the council will discuss services for a potential annexation of the RaceTrac site at US 59 and S. Kings Hwy.

• Contract with Plummer Associates for water system analysis up to $301,458.00
• Budget amendment for a $1 million EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant
• Purchase of financial software from Springbrook Software for $150,357.50
• Purchase of an M2-106 truck via HGAC Buy Board for up to $145,995.05
• Service agreement for potential annexation of RaceTrac site at US 59 & S. Kings Hwy

The City Council established a new fund for a $1 million EPA Revolving Loan Fund grant. Council also approved multiple contracts for street maintenance, water system planning, and financial software. Additionally, the council adopted legislative priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature.

• Approved $1M EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant and established Fund 245 (Unanimous)
• Approved concrete replacement contract with Stan Excavating (Unanimous)
• Approved asphalt street reconstruction contract with Stan Excavating (Unanimous)
• Approved water distribution system master plan contract with Plummer Associates, Inc. up to $301,458 (Unanimous)
• Approved financial software purchase from Springbrook Software up to $150,357.50 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of one M2-106 Freightliner Conventional Cab up to $145,995.05 (Unanimous)
• Adopted legislative priorities for the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature (Unanimous)
• Authorized services agreement for potential annexation of RaceTrac, Inc. site (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider rezoning a 2.999-acre tract at 530 Sowell Lane from office to commercial use. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the Metropolitan Planning Organization Fund and the Public Safety Equipment Fund. Additionally, the council will review a joint resolution supporting a regional grant application for State Line corridor improvements.

• Rezoning of 2.999-acre tract at 530 Sowell Lane from Office to Commercial
• Joint Resolution supporting RAISE grant application for State Line corridor improvements
• $50,000 budget amendment for Metropolitan Planning Organization Fund
• $28,985 budget amendment for Public Safety Equipment Fund
• Acknowledgment of Police Department's 2022 Racial Profiling Report

City Council approved a joint resolution with Texarkana, Arkansas to support a grant application for State Line corridor improvements. The council also approved several budget amendments for public safety and planning funds and rezoned a tract on Sowell Lane to commercial. A 2022 Police Department Racial Profiling Report was formally acknowledged.

• Approved Joint Resolution No. 2023-019 supporting RAISE grant application for State Line corridor improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-015 rezoning 2.999-acre tract at 530 Sowell Lane from Planned Development-Office to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution No. 2023-018 acknowledging receipt of the 2022 Police Department Racial Profiling Report (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-022 adding $50,000 to Metropolitan Planning Organization Fund 220 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-023 adding $28,985 in unspent funds to Public Safety Equipment Fund 108 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-017 deleting Section 11 of Ordinance No. 2023-004 as surplusage (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance No. 2023-016 regarding $1M EPA Revolving Loan Fund Grant to 2/27/2023
• Tabled Resolution No. 2023-020 regarding legislative priorities to 2/27/2023

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a lot replat for 2809 Findley Street and a site plan amendment for 5808 Richmond Road. A request for a cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane is also on the agenda as a tabled item.

• Replat of Lots 5 & 6, Grandview Addition at 2809 Findley Street
• Site plan amendment for PD-15-1 at 5808 Richmond Road
• Tabled request for a 170-foot cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane

The commission approved a replat for two lots on Findley Street. Two other items regarding a cellular tower and a site plan amendment were tabled. The minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting were also adopted.

• Approved replat of Lots 5&6, Block 2, Grandview Addition at 2809 Findley Street (Unanimous)
• Tabled Specific Use Permit for cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane (Unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to PD-15-1 for site plan at 5808 Richmond Road (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on various ordinance amendments, including changes to animal care regulations and multiple rezoning requests. The council is also scheduled to consider the reappointment of a board member.

• Public hearing for amendments to Animal Care and Control ordinances
• Rezoning 3.5 acres at 1521 Moores Lane from Agriculture to Commercial
• Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home at 3704 Jones Street
• Rezoning Triggs Addition from Commercial to Single Family-3
• Reappointment of Sonja Hubbard to the Riverbend Water Resources District Board

City Council unanimously adopted amendments to the Animal Care and Control ordinance and approved several rezoning requests and specific use permits for manufactured homes. The council also approved a variance for alcoholic beverage sales for businesses changing ownership. Two rezoning items regarding properties on Cedar Street were postponed.

• Approved amendments to Chapter 8 Animal Care and Control (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning 1521 Moores Lane from Agriculture to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Approved site plan amendment for 1521 Moores Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for manufactured home at 3704 Jones Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for manufactured home in 2500 block of Findley Street (Unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning and Specific Use Permit for properties south of 1008 Cedar Street (Unanimous)
• Approved alcohol distance prohibition variance for businesses established before April 9, 2018 (Unanimous)
• Confirmed mayoral appointments to Airport Authority, Library Commission, Keep Texarkana Beautiful, and Riverbend Water Resources District (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will interview candidates and consider a resolution to fill the Ward 5 council vacancy. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the 2022 Bond Fund and street maintenance, as well as several rezoning requests.

• Resolution No. 2023-014 to fill the Ward 5 Council vacancy
• Contract with EST, Inc. up to $452,130 for Moores Lane and Galleria Oaks street reconstruction design
• Amendment to the 2022 Bond Fund in the amount of $20,475,000
• Purchase of a water pump from Stuart C Irby Co. for $165,280
• Rezoning request for 1521 Moores Lane from Agriculture to Commercial

City Council appointed Libby White to fill the Ward 5 vacancy. The council also approved several budget amendments, a street reconstruction contract, and multiple zoning changes and specific use permits for manufactured homes.

• Appointed Libby White to Ward 5 Council seat (Unanimous)
• Approved $110,971 budget addition to Building Maintenance Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,475,000 budget amendment for 2022 Bond Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $762,339 budget addition to Major Street Maintenance Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $452,130 contract with EST, Inc. for Moores Lane and Galleria Oaks reconstruction (Unanimous)
• Approved $165,280 purchase of water pump VFD from Stuart C Irby Co. (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 6500 Summerhill Road from Office to General Retail (Unanimous)
• Rezoned 2413 Bryan Street from Single Family-2 to Single Family-3 (6-0)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission will consider rezoning a 2.999-acre tract at 530 Sowell Lane from Planned Development-Office to Commercial. The agenda also includes consideration of a Specific Use Permit for a cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane.

• Rezoning of 2.999 acres at 530 Sowell Lane to Commercial
• Specific Use Permit for a cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane
• Approval of December 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The commission approved a rezoning request for a 2.999-acre tract of land to change its designation from Planned Development-Office to Commercial. A request for a cellular tower permit was tabled. The commission also adopted the minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting.

• Approved rezoning of 530 Sowell Lane from Planned Development-Office to Commercial (Unanimous)
• Tabled Specific Use Permit for cellular tower at 2718 Moores Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)