The Texarkana, Ark., Board of Directors could approve the purchase of two trucks at its regular meeting Monday.
The board will consider paying low bidder McLarty Ford $32,900 for a crew cab three-quarter-ton pickup to be used by the Public Works Department.
Also up for consideration is purchase of a truck with a mechanical arm for loading and unloading-known as a trashbed knuckle boom truck-from low bidder River City Hydraulics of Sherwood, Ark. Public Works will use the truck, which costs more than $138,000.
The board will hear a second reading of a proposed ordinance that would allow businesses on East Broad Street downtown to use 5 feet of sidewalk width for outdoor displays and seating.
Also on the agenda is a proposal to rezone property at 900 S. Rondo Road to allow a double-wide manufactured home there.
The board will take up a pair of administrative authorizations that will allow improvements to U of A Way to proceed.
The agenda includes a citizen communication time during which members of the public may address the board on any topic for up to five minutes each.
The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday in City Hall, 216 Walnut St.
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