Coahoma public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp is meeting to discuss the 2023 budget and various local development projects. The board will consider proposals for a salon/day spa, a grocery store, and a splash pad. The meeting includes a review of current bills and potential new property and business prospects.

• Approval or disapproval of the 2023 Budget
• Discussion of SR Coahoma 1 Stop grocery store
• Discussion of Splash Pad Project
• Discussion of new Coahoma Murals
• Discussion of Salon/Day Spa

The Coahoma Economic Development Corp. approved the Splash Pad project contract and a corresponding down payment. The board also approved payment of legal and engineering bills and completed the 2023 proposed budget worksheet.

• Approved Splash Pad contract (5-0)
• Approved $62,950 down payment to EHT for Splash Pad installation (5-0)
• Approved $630 bill for Attorney Sjogren (5-0)
• Approved $1,682.50 bill to EHT for Splash Pad engineering services (5-0)
• Approved October and November meeting minutes (5-0)
• Completed and submitted 2023 Proposed Budget Worksheet

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and utility matters, including commercial water rates and sewer work. The body will also consider a USPS lease agreement and lot replatting at 304 High School Dr.

• USPS Lease Agreement
• Commercial Water Rates
• Replatting of Lots at 304 High School Dr.
• Sewer installation in alley between Echols and Foster
• Employee raises (Executive Session)

The City Council approved a contract for a splash pad and established new commercial water rates effective January 2023. Council also approved a request to replat and build on four specific lots. Several items, including a USPS lease and water softener claim, were tabled.

• Approved splash pad plan and authorized contract execution (3-0)
• Approved commercial water rates effective Jan 2023 (3-0)
• Approved request to build on and replat lots 6A, 7A, 8A, and 9A into one lot (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor Holt to negotiate water tower rate with AT&T (3-0)
• Approved payment of current bills (3-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Tabled water softener repair claim until January meeting (3-0)
• Tabled USPS lease and sign discussion

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss the 2022 budget and several local development projects. The board will also consider bills and potential new property and business prospects.

• 2022 Budget
• Salon/Day Spa project
• Grocery Store (SR Coahoma I Stop)
• New Coahoma Murals
• Splash Pad Project

The Economic Development Corp. approved payments for legal and professional services and updated a purchase agreement for the Coahoma 1 Stop. The board corrected previous meeting minutes regarding the Splash Pad Project and tabled the budget review until December.

• Approved correction to October minutes regarding Splash Pad USA bidder (5-0)
• Approved amending Coahoma 1 Stop Purchase Agreement to reflect business name (5-0)
• Tabled budget approval until December pending General Ledger (5-0)
• Approved payment of $240.00 attorney bill and $2,000.00 bill to eht (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several municipal projects and budget items. Key considerations include selecting a bidder for the Splash Pad Project and reviewing the Howard County 911 Budget.

• Naming the successful bidder for the Splash Pad Project
• Howard County 911 Budget
• Purchase of an AED
• RV water costs and charges
• Employee raises (Executive Session)

The Coahoma City Council approved several actions including naming the successful bidder for the splash pad project and authorizing contract negotiations, adopting new water/sewer rate tiers, and granting a 3% across-the-board raise for all employees. The council also approved the Howard County 911 budget, purchased three AEDs, and approved payment of bills. Discussions were held on a letter about the HCWD ballot issue, commercial water rates, and sound deadening for the community center.

• Approved naming of successful splash pad bidder and authorized contract negotiation (4-0)
• Approved Howard County 911 budget (4-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 AEDs for community center, baseball field, and city hall (4-0)
• Approved new RV rates: minimum $48.36, $24.18 per 1000 (0-50k), $20.18 per 1000 (51k-99k), $15.18 per 1000 (100k+) (4-0)
• Approved 3% across-the-board raise for all employees (4-0)
• Approved payment of current bills (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the status of sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, the community center, and trash. The meeting includes a review of current bills and a discussion of future agenda items.

• Discussion of sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, and trash
• Review of new and old meter counts
• Discussion of current bills
• Employee forum

The council approved the 2022 ad valorem tax rate of 0.305550 per $100, a zoning variance for a fence built over a right-of-way, and a splashpad project with a CDC agreement. They also approved a mobile audiology office parking on city property twice monthly, a road and bridge contract with Howard County, and a resolution denying an Oncor rate increase. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved 2022 ad valorem tax rate at 0.305550 per $100 (5-0)
• Granted zoning variance for fence over right-of-way as legal non-conforming use (5-0)
• Approved mobile audiology office parking on city property twice monthly (5-0)
• Approved Howard County road and bridge contract (5-0)
• Passed Resolution #132 denying Oncor rate increase (5-0)
• Approved splashpad project and authorized mayor to sign CDC agreement (5-0)
• Approved payment to Warren Wallace for landfill weight tickets and fuel (5-0)
• Passed resolution on comp-time (5-0)

City Council

The provided document is a certification of public notice for the meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

The Coahoma Economic Development Corp. approved a splash pad proposal with the City of Coahoma, a $5,315 sign for the Coahoma Inn, and a letter agreement with Coahoma Pride, which also pledged $50,000 toward the splash pad. The board also approved the minutes, a bid document, and two bills totaling $180.50 and $780.00. No action was taken on a grocery store or mural proposals.

• Approved splash pad proposal with the City of Coahoma (motion by Richard Crawford, seconded by Cody Ditto, passed 4/0)
• Approved $5,315 proposal from Lone Star Signs for a new sign at Coahoma Inn (motion by Cody Ditto, seconded by Kandi Campbell, passed 4/0)
• Approved letter agreement with Coahoma Pride (motion by Richard Crawford, seconded by Cody Ditto, passed 4/0)
• Approved request for proposal bid documents for the splash pad (motion by Kandi Campbell, seconded by Richard Crawford, passed 4/0)
• Approved minutes from August 16, 2022 meeting (motion by Cody Ditto, seconded by Kandi Campbell, passed 4/0)
• Approved payment of bills: $180.50 to the Herald and $780.00 to the Attorney (motion by Kandi Campbell, seconded by Richard Crawford, passed 4/0)
• Adjourned to executive session to discuss personnel matters (Section 551.074) at 8:45 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2022 adval tax and a negotiated rate settlement with Atmos Energy. The body will also review updates from the CEDC and discuss city infrastructure and services.

• Resolution #130: Atmos Energy Negotiated Settlement Regarding Rate
• 2022 Adval Tax
• CEDC Updates
• Grocery Store/Spa discussion
• Sewer, Water, Streets, Street Lights, Parks, Community Center and Trash

The Coahoma City Council approved a 2022 ad valorem tax rate of 0.305550/100 (to be finalized after a public hearing on September 20, 2022), passed Atmos Energy Rate Review Resolution #230, and approved a $5,333.00 data log device purchase. All votes were unanimous. Council also decided to sell old brass to a salvage yard rather than let an employee purchase it.

• Approved 2022 ad valorem tax rate of 0.305550/100, to be finalized after a public hearing on September 20, 2022 (motion carried 3-0)
• Passed Atmos Energy Rate Review Resolution #130 (motion carried 3-0)
• Approved purchase of a new data log device for $5,333.00 (motion carried 4-0)
• Approved payment of current bills (motion carried 4-0)
• Denied request to purchase old brass; Council directed the brass be taken to a salvage yard and sold by the City

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several local business prospects and public improvements. The board will consider items related to a salon, murals, and a grocery store. Potential action may be taken regarding a splash pad.

• Discussion of Salon/Day Spa
• Discussion of New Coahoma Murals
• Discussion of Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discussion of adding curbs/pads to walking track
• Possible action on Splash Pad

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved a motion to present a $33,747 curb and dumpster pad project at the park to the City Council for partnership. The board also reviewed splash pad options, preferring Adventure Playground Systems, and paid bills totaling $1,969.72. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to present $33,747 curb and dumpster pad project to City Council for partnership (5-0)
• Approved payment of bills: $225 to attorney and $1,744.72 to Johansen's (5-0)
• Approved minutes from July 12, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the 2023 HCAD operating budget and various utility matters. The body will also consider a water assistance program for low-income housing and a trash service price increase from Republic Services.

• Republic Services trash increase
• 2023 HCAD Operating Budget
• Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program Agreement
• Providing water to Snyderfield Rd.
• Hiring Greg Moore as IT Specialist

The Coahoma City Council approved several items, including a camera installation plan not to exceed $16,000, the HCAD 2023 operating budget, and the Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program Agreement. A Republic contract was tabled, and the hiring of Greg Moore as City IT specialist was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved camera quote for 3-year plan not to exceed $16,000 with installation (4-0)
• Tabled Republic contract
• Approved HCAD 2023 operating budget (4-0)
• Approved Low Income Housing Water Assistance Program Agreement (4-0)
• Approved WTO agreement authorizing Jay Holt to sign all forms (4-0)
• Approved CDC payment of Johansen's invoice (4-0)
• Approved procurement purchase manual for grants (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss various business prospects and community projects. The board will consider items related to local commerce and public recreational facilities.

• Discussion of SR Coahoma 1 Stop grocery store
• Possible action on a walking track
• Possible action on a splash pad
• Discussion of a salon/day spa and new murals
• Review of new property, projects, and business prospects

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved adding a path to the basketball court instead of a loop around the tree, with a 4-0 vote. The board also reviewed spa, mural, grocery store, and splash pad updates, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved walking track path to basketball court (4-0)
• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:37 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several business prospects and community projects. The board will consider actions regarding a walking track and a splash pad.

• Discussion of Salon/Day Spa
• Discussion of Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Possible action on Walking Track
• Possible action on Splash Pad
• Discussion of new property, projects, and business prospects

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved moving forward with the walking track project at the park, with a budget of up to $65,000. Work is expected to start within two weeks. The splash pad project was deemed not feasible due to high water costs, and the board will wait for more viable options. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved walking track project up to $65,000 (5-0)
• Tabled splash pad project pending more feasible design
• Approved minutes from May 10, 2022 meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is meeting to discuss and consider a grocery store/spa proposal, as well as sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, and trash services. They will also consider current bills and future agenda items. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no specific dollar amounts or decisions detailed.

• Discuss and consider grocery store/spa
• Discuss and consider sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, and trash
• Discuss and consider current bills
• Discuss and consider future agenda items
• Employee forum and possible executive session

The Coahoma City Council approved the 2022 budget and the abandonment of a portion of an alleyway, both by 4-0 votes. Sarah Willborn was sworn in to fill a vacant council seat after a 3-0 vote. Several other items were approved, including a legal services agreement and use of ARPA funds for sewer lining. The splash pad and a fence request were tabled.

• Approved 2022 budget (4-0)
• Approved abandonment of alleyway portion between lots 18 and 16, block 12 (4-0)
• Approved Sarah Willborn as new council member (3-0)
• Denied Oncor Rate case, Ordinance #129 (4-0)
• Passed Resolution #128 to apply for loan/grant assistance (4-0)
• Approved legal services agreement (4-0)
• Agreed to use ARPA grant money for sewer lining repair/replacement (4-0)
• Tabled splash pad until June meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp board is meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a splash pad, a grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop), a walking track at the park, and tree replacement at the football field. The board will also approve previous minutes and current bills, and may enter executive session for legal, property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider splash pad
• Discuss and consider grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discuss and consider walking track at the park
• Discuss and consider tree replacement at N. 1st-Football Field
• Approve/disapprove current bills

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved hiring Sage Diller with EHT to begin engineering and planning for the splash pad project, and approved purchasing three larger trees for up to $1,000 each. The board also approved minutes, a $2,420 advertising bill, and discussed the walking track and grocery store updates.

• Approved hiring EHT for splash pad engineering and planning (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three trees up to $1,000 each, total $3,000 (5-0)
• Approved $2,420 bill from Conway Data Inc. for advertising (5-0)
• Approved November meeting minutes as written (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council approved a $342,000 bid from Synagro of Texas for sludge work, contingent on TDA approval, and approved a walking track around the park up to $65,000 contingent on a new bid with ADA ramps and handicap parking. The council also approved 2021 budget amendments, accepted Mayor Warren Wallace's resignation, and appointed Jay Holt to finish his term through May 2023.

• Approved Ordinance #127 awarding $342,000 bid to Synagro of Texas (4-0)
• Approved walking track around park up to $65,000, contingent on new bid with ADA ramps and handicap parking (4-0)
• Approved 2021 budget amendments (4-0)
• Accepted Warren Wallace's resignation as of 4/21/2022 (4-0)
• Appointed Jay Holt to finish Warren Wallace's term through May 2023 (3-0)
• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a splash pad, a spa, a grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop), and a walking track. The board will also consider new property and business prospects, approve current bills, and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider splash pad
• Discuss and consider spa
• Discuss and consider grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discuss and consider walking track
• Discuss and consider new property, projects/business prospects

The Coahoma Development Corp. discussed updated splash pad quotes ($115,000 basic, $175,000 with equipment) and a walking track, but took no action. The board agreed to meet with the City Council before deciding which project to support. Minutes from March 8 and March 29 were approved 5-0.

• Approved March 8 minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 29 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• Deferred splash pad/walking track decision pending city council discussion

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including expenses for the TEDC Guide publication, a splash pad, and a walking track. The board may also adjourn into executive session for legal, real property, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider TEDC Guide publication expenses
• Discuss and consider splash pad
• Discuss and consider walking track
• Possible executive session

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved a 1/3-page vertical ad in the TEDC Guide. The board discussed the splash pad and walking track but took no action, asking Lori Martinez to bring a formal written proposal with updated bids to the next meeting. The meeting included an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved 1/3 page vertical ad in TEDC Guide (7-0)
• Tabled splash pad decision pending formal proposal
• Tabled walking track discussion to April meeting
• Held executive session on personnel matters (Section 551.074)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding its regular meeting on March 24, 2022, to discuss and consider a range of items including water rates, budget amendments, a possible election cancellation, and various city services. The agenda also includes several routine items like approving minutes and paying bills, as well as potential executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Discuss and consider HCWD water rates
• Discuss and consider 2022 budget amendments
• Cancel election
• Discuss and consider CDC-Park walking path and computer, printer and scanner
• Discuss and consider grocery store/spa

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider several economic development items, including hiring a person for paperwork and reports, a spa, a grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop), a walking track at the park, and new property or business prospects. The board will also approve previous minutes and current bills, and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider hiring a person to do paperwork and reports
• Discuss and consider a spa
• Discuss and consider grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discuss and consider a walking track at the park
• Discuss and consider new property, projects/business prospects

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved a $59,920 bid for a park walking track, contingent on City Council approval. The board tabled hiring a person for paperwork and reports until more details are provided. Minutes from the previous meeting and current bills were approved.

• Approved park walking track bid at $59,920, contingent on City Council approval (4-0)
• Tabled hiring a person for CDC paperwork and reports until April meeting
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved current bills, including $1,000 for Bowman (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a proposed dog grooming station, a fundraising effort, the 2022 budget, and potential employee raises. The council may also enter executive session to discuss employee matters.

• Discuss and consider Alyssa Brown's plan for a dog grooming station at 411 N. 2nd
• Discuss and consider fundraising by Lori Martinez
• Discuss the 2022 budget
• Discuss and consider employee raises, possibly in executive session

The Coahoma City Council met in regular session and discussed several items. Alyssa Brown's request to operate a dog grooming business was deferred until she selects a property and returns for a specific use permit. Lori Martinez's splash pad update and request for an Easter egg hunt were approved, with council members donating 1,000 eggs. The 2022 budget was discussed but no formal action was recorded.

• Deferred dog grooming business permit until property is selected
• Approved Easter egg hunt on April 9 in the park
• Council members David Alaman and Jay Holt donated 1,000 Easter eggs

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider several administrative and operational items, including a 2020 audit, appointment of a bond counsel and city attorney, and an ordinance requiring mandatory connection to municipal water and wastewater systems. Other items include a loan resolution for a USDA grant, an election order, and various infrastructure and community matters.

• Discuss and consider Ordinance 155: mandatory connection to municipal water and wastewater system
• Discuss and consider 2020 audit presented by Ricky Bowman
• Discuss and consider Dan Pleitz as Bond Council
• Discuss and consider terminating Bojorques Firm and hiring Linda Sjogren as City Attorney
• Discuss and consider loan resolution for USDA grant and loan

The Coahoma City Council approved Ordinance 155, requiring connection to municipal water and wastewater, with amendments grandfathering existing structures and exempting areas not serviced by utilities. The council also hired Dan Pleitz as bond counsel, terminated the contract with Bojorques Law Firm, and hired Linda Sjogren as the new City Attorney. Additionally, they approved the 2020 audit, a loan resolution, a Steering Committee Resolution, and the 2022 election order.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0).
• Tabled fundraising.
• Approved the 2020 audit presented by Ricky Bowman (4-0).
• Hired Dan Pleitz as bond counsel (4-0).
• Terminated contract with Bojorques Law Firm effective immediately (4-0).
• Hired Linda Sjogren as City Attorney (4-0).
• Approved Ordinance 155 with amendments (4-0).
• Approved loan resolution, Steering Committee Resolution, 2022 election order, and current bills (all 4-0).

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a request from Jared and Tim Flohr for an indoor gun range at 110 Pace, an update on animal laws, and proposals for TTHM removal and grant applications. The council will also discuss a grocery store/spa, infrastructure issues, future agenda items, current bills, and may enter executive session for employee matters.

• Request by Jared and Tim Flohr for indoor gun range at 110 Pace
• Update on animal laws by Melanie Gambrel
• Sage Diller: TTHM removal and CDBG/USDA grant applications
• Discussion of grocery store/spa
• Discussion of sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center

The Coahoma City Council approved spending up to $250,000 for TTHM removal, and gave support to a proposed indoor shooting range. They also approved previous minutes and current bills, and discussed sending letters about aggressive dogs.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved TTHM removal cost up to $250,000 (4-0)
• Supported indoor shooting range proposal (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)