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Historic Commission Meeting Approves Signage and Defers Window Replacement – April 15, 2026

Board of Directors & Commissions — Wednesday, April 15, 2026
BodyTexarkana, Arkansas
SessionBoard of Directors & Commissions
DateWednesday, April 15, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Speaker 1

0:32

We will consider the items as they are listed in the on the agenda.

0:36

I will read each item and ask the person representing the request to come forward to the podium.

0:42

Please state your name and address for the recording secretary.

0:46

Present any information and make any comments you have about the request.

0:51

Be prepared to respond to any questions to members of a historic history commission may have a few.

0:57

Thank you.

0:57

Number one is roll call or the recording secretary.

1:00

Please call the roll.

Speaker 2

1:02

Michael Hendrix?

1:03

Here.

1:04

Jeff Brown?

1:04

Here.

1:05

Jamie Simmons is absent.

1:07

Dave Jones is absent.

1:08

Natasha Crab?

1:10

Here.

1:10

And Chairman Gallagher.

Speaker 1

1:12

Here.

1:13

So there are four members present and two members absent with the constitutional course in that business.

1:20

Do any of the commissioners have any conflict of interest with any agenda items?

1:25

And are there any export tech communications to declare?

Unassigned speaker

1:30

No.

Unassigned speaker

1:33

Number item number two

Speaker 1

1:35

is

Unassigned speaker

1:35

a document

Speaker 1

1:35

and summarized minutes.

1:37

Is there any discussion or are there any corrections that need to be made to the minutes?

Unassigned speaker

1:54

I may be we have a second.

Unassigned speaker

1:57

We have a motion

Speaker 1

1:59

and a

Unassigned speaker

1:59

second

Speaker 1

2:00

to approved.

2:01

The minutes is written.

2:03

Do you have a roll call, please?

Speaker 2

2:06

Michael Hendrix?

2:07

Yes.

2:07

Jeff Brown?

2:08

Yes.

2:09

Natasha Crab.

2:10

Yes.

2:11

And Greg Gallagher.

Speaker 1

2:12

Yes.

2:12

That's four to four.

2:16

Let's go here.

2:17

Item number four.

2:22

On the agenda.

Unassigned speaker

2:30

It's an application request for approval for a new signage.

Speaker 1

2:35

The property is legally described as all of log 14 block 72 of the original city historic history and contains.073 acres, more or less.

2:47

Commonly known as a texture count of hardware company.

Speaker 3

2:53

Okay, this is the tee it up golf.

2:55

It's next to um TLC.

2:59

And what they're doing, we approved.

3:03

We previously approved their signage for the windows and their shingle sign here.

3:10

So what they're wanting to do now is put up a sign above the awning.

3:14

It's the same copy as the copy on the windows.

3:18

It's just this sign above the awning.

Speaker 1

3:21

It would hang out like that.

Speaker 3

3:23

Yeah.

Speaker 1

3:24

Just different wording.

Speaker 3

3:26

No, it's the same wording.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Historic Preservation█████████████████████████████████████████████61%
Procedural█████████████████23%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████13%
Affordable Housing██3%
Summary of Proceedings

Texarkana Historic Commission Meeting

April 15, 2026

The Texarkana Historic Commission met on April 15, 2026, with four members present (Michael Hendrix, Jeff Brown, Natasha Crab, Chairman Greg Gallagher) and two absent (Jamie Simmons, Dave Jones). The commission considered two agenda items: a signage application for a new business and a historic home renovation request.

Consent Calendar

  • Minutes Approval: The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting as written (4-0).

Discussion Items

New Signage for Tee It Up Golf

  • Applicant: Representative for Tee It Up Golf (located at the former Texarkana Hardware Company property). The business had previously received approval for window and shingle signage. This application sought approval for an additional hanging sign above the awning, mounted on an existing pole. The sign would be 4 feet by 6 feet, with an aluminum and acrylic frame and internal LED lighting, identical in copy to the existing window signs.
  • Outcome: The commission unanimously approved the sign application (4-0). The applicant was advised to obtain a sign permit from the Public Works department.

Historic Home Upgrades at Former Bobby Ferguson House (18?? Block)

  • Background: Tedrill Jefferson purchased the property, which is within the Historic District, and had already replaced several doors. He applied to replace windows, doors, and add a rear patio. The house had been vacant for at least 20 years and suffered severe termite damage, causing structural issues and window deterioration.
  • Commission Discussion: Commissioners noted that the original windows (single-pane wavy glass) had been painted, and some frames were damaged. The applicant had replaced interior doors with exterior doors and discarded the original doors due to termite damage. Commissioners debated the extent of acceptable alterations, emphasizing the importance of preserving the historic character. They suggested exploring window repair, storm windows, or replacement windows matching the original configuration (three over one, three over one). The applicant expressed willingness to compromise but cited budget constraints and urgency.
  • Applicant’s Position: Mr. Jefferson stated he was willing to comply with historic guidelines but needed functional windows quickly. He proposed a picture window as a cost-effective alternative to preserve the outward appearance, but commissioners preferred replicating the original three-window layout. He also expressed frustration about the lack of notification of historic district status at closing.
  • Key Discussions: Commissioner Mike offered to visit the property to assess termite damage firsthand. The commission encouraged the applicant to seek estimates for repair or replacement, considering a local craftsman for wood frame construction. The applicant agreed to bring documentation and explore options.
  • Outcome: The commission moved to table the application for one month to allow the applicant to gather termite damage photos, window repair/replacement estimates, and a proposed door design for the front entry. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). The applicant was advised to contact staff if a special meeting was needed sooner.

Key Outcomes

  1. Signage Approval: Tee It Up Golf approved for new hanging sign above awning (4-0).
  2. Historic Home Project Deferred: Window, door, and patio modifications for the Ferguson house tabled for one month to allow further exploration of preservation-friendly options (4-0). The applicant will present findings at the next meeting or a special meeting.

Meeting Transcript

We will consider the items as they are listed in the on the agenda. I will read each item and ask the person representing the request to come forward to the podium. Please state your name and address for the recording secretary. Present any information and make any comments you have about the request. Be prepared to respond to any questions to members of a historic history commission may have a few. Thank you. Number one is roll call or the recording secretary. Please call the roll. Michael Hendrix? Here. Jeff Brown? Here. Jamie Simmons is absent. Dave Jones is absent. Natasha Crab? Here. And Chairman Gallagher. Here. So there are four members present and two members absent with the constitutional course in that business. Do any of the commissioners have any conflict of interest with any agenda items? And are there any export tech communications to declare? No. Number item number two is a document and summarized minutes. Is there any discussion or are there any corrections that need to be made to the minutes? I may be we have a second. We have a motion and a second to approved. The minutes is written. Do you have a roll call, please? Michael Hendrix? Yes. Jeff Brown? Yes. Natasha Crab. Yes. And Greg Gallagher. Yes. That's four to four. Let's go here. Item number four. On the agenda. It's an application request for approval for a new signage. The property is legally described as all of log 14 block 72 of the original city historic history and contains.073 acres, more or less. Commonly known as a texture count of hardware company. Okay, this is the tee it up golf.

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