Allen Brown

Proposed sale of Millwood Lake water rights to Texas via Heartland Water Partners

A water sale could bring revenue, but the city manager said expected water-rights exclusivity payments aren't guaranteed and may be needed just to balance the budget.

Liens on seven overgrown lots

Cleanup costs plus 10% penalty placed as liens on each parcel.

Street repair schedule transparency

Tied to remaining funds from the $26 million street bond program.

Millwood Lake water sale to Texas

Could bring $16-20 million a year to the city — over $1 billion over a 40-year contract — with the only city cost being attorney fees.

Truck jake-brake noise on the interstate

Alleged police investigation misconduct and request for independent probe

Dilapidated and burned houses in Ward 2 / Carmichael Hill area

Housing repair grants like the roughly $2 million ATCOG received on the Texas side could fund rehab, but the city manager warned the budget is 'extremely bleak.'

Siba and Washington Street bridge closure

The city could fund its own demolition and temporary crossing unreimbursed if it wants the bridge open sooner.

Airport demolition of Lantz Lurry Juvenile Detention Center

A $60,000 demolition contract covered by a state grant, so no local matching burden beyond the grant terms.

mayoral election

The election itself doesn’t directly cost most residents, but the next mayor’s budget and policy choices can affect city spending and services.

city manager appointment and housing ordinance

Potential grant funding for home repair and construction, similar to the $2 million grant obtained by Texarkana, Texas.

election voter guide

There’s no direct public spending or tax impact from a voter guide; any cost is limited to the newspaper’s publishing effort.

Byrne JAG grant for police and Miller County

$22,122 in federal grant money, split roughly two-thirds to TAPD and one-third to Miller County.

Park lighting and neighborhood complaints

Unspecified — city staff will consider adding park lighting to the next budget.

Airport 2027 budgets

Arkansas taxpayers' share: about $667,000 combined for the airport's 2027 capital and operating deficits.

city board meeting

No direct financial impact is spelled out—any cost or budget effects would depend on what the board actually votes on.

North Texarkana Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion

Contract cost not stated in the meeting record.

Board member compensation clarification

No cost — directors receive no salary or per-meeting pay.

Agenda access for individual directors

Pumper firetruck financing

Nothing comes out of local taxes — federal and state grants cover the full $1,102,673.

Adoption of the Consent Agenda (Items 3-10)

Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting October 19, 2026

Resolution — Change Order 3, REDI Site Water & Sewer Extensions Project

Resolution — BWG Mechanical chiller and booster pump replacement, Bi-State Justice Building

Resolution — Airport ground lease with Texarkana College (old terminal)

Resolution — Sale of old airport terminal to Texarkana College for $10

Resolution — Airport 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Plan

Resolution — Airport façade restoration contract

Resolution — Garver Work Order No. 3, runway 4/22 safety area paving ($269,000)

Ordinance amending procedural provisions of the Code of Ordinances (agenda formulation and management)

Black Restaurant Week proclamation (Oct 18-24, 2026)

Business Appreciation Month proclamation

Red Ribbon Week proclamation (Oct 23-31, 2026)

Consent agenda: minutes, computers, wastewater contract (Items 4, 5, 7)

Airport contract with Francis Excavating for JDC demolition (Item 6)

Liens on seven overgrown lots (Item 8)

Approval of the minutes of the rescheduled regular meeting October 5, 2026, and the special called meeting of October 13, 2026. (CCD) City Clerk Heather Soyars

Adopt ordinance authorizing Heartland Water Partners exclusivity agreement and ANRC application

Attach emergency clause to the water-transfer ordinance

Consent agenda: September 21 minutes and County Avenue Detention Basin contract

Ordinance amending procedural provisions of the Code of Ordinances (agenda formulation and management)

Texarkana Regional Airport 2027 Operations & Maintenance Budget

Change Order No. 2 — E. 24th, Oats and E. 48th Street rehabilitation

The Salty Pilot private club ordinance (2905 Arkansas Boulevard) — second/final reading with emergency clause

Texarkana Water Utilities FY2026-2027 budget

Texarkana Regional Airport 2027 Capital Budget

2026 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant — public hearing and application

Ordinance amending agenda formulation and management rules — tabled

Resolution Placing Liens on 27 Overgrown Lots

Contech Contractors street rehabilitation contract (Item 4)

Rezone 1401 Dudley Street for funeral home (Item 9)

Remove Diane Patterson from Advertising and Promotion Commission (Item 12)

Resolution — Altech Inc. CMAR agreement for airport MRO Project

Resolution — Francis Excavating street rehab contract (East 24th, Oats, East 48th)

Public hearing and resolution — liens on four overgrown lots

Resolution — TAPD / UAHT police services MOU

Ordinance — private club approval for The Concho, LLC, 305 Front Street (with emergency clause)

Ordinance — generative AI usage policy (with emergency clause)

Ordinance — personnel policy update to include AI (with emergency clause)

Engineering contract for 2025 Street Bond Rehab Projects

Shade structure at Ingrahm Park (ACS Playground Adventures)

Fire pumper apparatus financing (Government Capital Corporation)

Bond ordinance — $29.41M Capital Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2026

Rezone 48 Big Rock Circle from R-1 to A-1 Limited Mixed Use

Rezone 1206 Phillips Lane from M-1 to R-3 Low Density Residential

Appoint Rachel Scott to the Advertising & Promotion Commission

2025 audit engagement letter with Forvis Mazars LLP

Few firms perform adjudicated municipal audits; the firm does not exceed its contract amount.