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Texas County (Arkansas) Planning Commission Regular Meeting - August 11, 2026

Board of Directors & Commissions — Tuesday, August 11, 2026
BodyTexarkana, Arkansas
SessionBoard of Directors & Commissions
DateTuesday, August 11, 2026
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording.

Unassigned speaker

0:07

I

Speaker 1

0:07

know it's hot in here.

0:08

It is so hot.

0:09

Like I must set on Cosh.

0:14

Yeah, okay.

0:18

Burning

Unassigned speaker

0:19

off

Speaker 1

0:19

blood sugar over here.

Unassigned speaker

0:24

Well

Speaker 2

0:25

that's

Speaker 3

0:26

fine.

Speaker 2

0:27

Don't complain about the tip.

0:28

It's been on time in a rack at 137 in the ship.

Speaker 1

0:34

No, I had a patient that I was in their house.

0:37

They had the gas stove going.

0:40

Their gas logs going while I was doing.

Speaker 2

0:47

All right.

0:47

I think I think the time is here.

0:53

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.

0:55

The regular meeting of the Texas County, Arkansas Planning Commission is called order.

0:59

Agendas are available on the rails, so please help yourself.

1:03

We will take the items as they are listed on the agenda.

Unassigned speaker

1:06

I

Speaker 2

1:07

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

1:12

Please state your name and address for the recording secretary.

1:16

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

1:22

Be prepared to respond to any questions that members of the planning commission may have for me.

1:26

Thank

Unassigned speaker

1:27

you.

Speaker 2

1:28

Roll call.

Speaker 3

1:30

Stephen Cross.

Speaker 2

1:32

Here.

Speaker 3

1:32

Anita Pickett.

1:33

Here.

1:34

Jason Dupree.

Speaker 2

1:35

Here.

Speaker 3

1:37

Chairman Neal.

Speaker 2

1:38

Here.

Speaker 3

1:38

Dr.

1:39

Hickerson.

1:39

Here.

1:40

Chris Owens is absent.

1:42

Okay.

1:42

And Corey Mobbs.

1:43

Here.

Speaker 2

1:44

We have 607.

1:48

And that represents a quorum and we can devote business.

1:54

Item number two, adoption of the summarized minutes.

2:01

Have you had an opportunity to review the minutes?

2:03

And if so, uh chair would entertain a motion to accept the minutes.

Speaker 1

2:06

I move we accept the minutes.

Speaker 2

2:08

I second.

2:09

Move and second.

2:10

All in favor?

2:11

Aye.

2:12

Opposed.

2:14

Minutes are adopted.

2:15

Number three, condition.

2:18

Item number three, conditional use permit.

2:21

Request by Mike Backers for conditional use permit at 1021 East Broad for the purpose of operating a record service.

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Summary of Proceedings

Texas County (Arkansas) Planning Commission Regular Meeting - August 11, 2026

The Texas County, Arkansas Planning Commission held its regular meeting on August 11, 2026. Commissioners present: Stephen Cross, Anita Pickett, Jason Dupree, Chairman Neal, Dr. Hickerson, Corey Mobbs. Chris Owens was absent. A quorum was present. The meeting was called to order and roll call was taken.

Consent Calendar

  • Adoption of Summarized Minutes: The minutes from the previous meeting were presented for review. A motion to adopt was made and seconded, and passed unanimously. (Outcome: Minutes adopted.)

Discussion Items

  • Conditional Use Permit (Mike Thacker): Mike Thacker requested a conditional use permit for property at 1021 East Broad (Lot 1, Block 1, K.K. 2-11 Subdivision, Section 20, Township 15, Range 28, Miller County, Arkansas, 1.5 acres) for the purpose of operating a wrecker service (tow yard). Staff reported that the property is zoned C3 (commercial) and requires a conditional use permit because city ordinance prohibits wrecker services within 500 feet of a residential district. However, no residential zoning exists within 500 feet of the property; the nearest residence is also in a commercial zone. The property is separated from a dog park and a high school by Nick's Creek and is in a floodplain, unlikely to be developed residentially. All required notices were sent, and no opposition was received. Mr. Thacker explained his plans to fence the area with a seven-foot privacy fence to screen damaged vehicles from city view, as required by code. Access will be from either 67 or 12th Street. He currently owns four tow trucks: two medium-duty rollbacks, one weight truck with wheel lift, and one heavy truck. Commission members expressed support, noting it is a good use of the property. Vote: Motion to approve the conditional use permit. Passed with ayes from Dr. Hickerson and Corey Mobbs (others present not recorded as opposed). The permit does not require further board approval.

Staff Comments & Other Business

  • Next Meeting Date: Staff announced that the next regular meeting will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026, because Monday, September 7 is Labor Day (a holiday). The board meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, and the planning commission meeting moves to Wednesday.

Key Outcomes

  • The minutes of the previous meeting were adopted.
  • Conditional use permit for Mike Thacker's wrecker service at 1021 East Broad was approved.
  • Next meeting rescheduled to September 9, 2026.
  • Meeting adjourned.

Meeting Transcript

I know it's hot in here. It is so hot. Like I must set on Cosh. Yeah, okay. Burning off blood sugar over here. Well that's fine. Don't complain about the tip. It's been on time in a rack at 137 in the ship. No, I had a patient that I was in their house. They had the gas stove going. Their gas logs going while I was doing. All right. I think I think the time is here. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. The regular meeting of the Texas County, Arkansas Planning Commission is called order. Agendas are available on the rails, so please help yourself. We will take the items as they are listed on the agenda. I will read each item and ask the person represented 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 your request. Be prepared to respond to any questions that members of the planning commission may have for me. Thank you. Roll call. Stephen Cross. Here. Anita Pickett. Here. Jason Dupree. Here. Chairman Neal. Here. Dr. Hickerson. Here. Chris Owens is absent. Okay. And Corey Mobbs. Here. We have 607. And that represents a quorum and we can devote business. Item number two, adoption of the summarized minutes. Have you had an opportunity to review the minutes? And if so, uh chair would entertain a motion to accept the minutes.

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