Coahoma public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and consider an agreement with The Chapman Firm regarding sewer improvements.

• Agreement with The Chapman Firm on Sewer Improvements

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider various administrative fees, property abatements, and infrastructure updates. The body will also discuss contracts for election services and cemetery land platting.

• Permit fee for school field house (15,940 sq ft) in the amount of $1,594.00
• Demolition of house at 413 S Adams
• Election service contract with Howard County
• Cemetery invoice for survey and platting of land
• Abatement of properties

City Council

The City Council will discuss the approval of the Coahoma Splash Pad Phase II Project and related performance agreements. The body will also review property abatements, water infrastructure bids, and zoning.

• Coahoma Splash Pad Phase II Project with anticipated incentive funding of approximately $110,000.00
• Abatement of properties
• Lead/copper bids
• 12” water tower valve
• Zoning

City Council

The City Council will consider funding applications for water system improvements and the Lead service Line Replacement Program. The body will also discuss the status of a CDBG wastewater system construction contract.

• Application for 2024 Drinking State Revolving Fund from Texas Water Dev. Board
• Update on TCEQ Lead service Line Replacement Program funding
• Status of Texas Department of Agriculture CDBG Wastewater System Improvements construction contract
• Request to use an accessory building as a home office (Tish Perry)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the fiscal year 2023/2024 annual budget and the 2023 proposed Adval tax rate. The body will also consider orders regarding three specific properties identified as substandard structures and public nuisances.

• Proposed 2023 Adval tax rate of $0.311520 per $100.00 of value
• Annual budget for fiscal year 2023/2024 (ordinance #162)
• Public nuisance hearings for 421 S. 1* St, 413 Adams St, and 101 SE Reynolds
• Atmos rates ordinance #164
• Lead/copper bids

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2023 ad valorem tax and the Howard County Office Tax Assessor Collector budget. The body will also consider water issues on Vikki Rd and the Lead/Copper Rule.

• Water on Vikki Rd
• Lead/Copper Rule
• 2023 Adval Tax
• County Of Howard Office Tax Assessor Collector Budget
• Temporary change of Council Meeting date to the third Tuesday of the month

The City Council approved a new VAR rate of 0.311520 and the Howard County Tax Assessor Collector Budget. Council also decided to keep a tree at the cemetery and set the splash pad closing date for October 1, 2023. Meeting dates will shift to the third Tuesday of the month during football season.

• Approved proposed VAR rate of 0.311520 (4-0)
• Approved Howard County Tax Assessor Collector Budget (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Changed meeting date to third Tuesday of the month during football season (4-0)
• Denied request to remove tree at the cemetery
• Set splash pad closing date for October 1, 2023

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to consider several community improvement projects and elect officers. The board will also review current bills and discuss new properties, projects, and businesses.

• ADA Playground Equipment
• Splash Pad Project
• Coahoma Murals Project
• Atlas Training
• Election and installation of officers

The board elected its annual officers and approved the final list of contributor names for the splash pad stone. A request for funding from Atlas Training was tabled, and the Coahoma Murals item remains tabled until spring.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled funding request for Atlas Training batting cages
• Approved contributor list for splash pad stone (5-0)
• Appointed Kelly Seales as President, Cody Ditto as Vice President, Kandi Campbell as Secretary, and Richard Crawford as Treasurer (5-0)
• Tabled Coahoma Murals until Spring

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several local ordinances and budget amendments. The body will also review updates regarding the CDC and various city infrastructure services.

• Oncor Rate Denial Ordinance #134
• Curfew Ordinance
• Budget Amendments
• Water issues on Vikki Rd
• Water Taps requiring boring

The City Council denied a rate increase from Oncor and approved updates to the Rates Ordinance regarding tap charges. The council also created a $2,500 budget line item for aerial spraying. Discussions were held regarding water lines on Vikki Rd and a curfew ordinance.

• Denied Oncor rate increase (4-0)
• Approved additional language to Rates Ordinance #161 regarding tap charges (4-0)
• Approved $2,500 budget amendment for aerial spraying (4-0)
• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Changed meeting schedule to 3rd Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. starting in August

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to consider new business and specific community projects. The board will discuss potential actions regarding training, public art, and recreation.

• Atlas Training
• Splash Pad Project
• Coahoma Murals Project
• New properties, projects, and businesses

The Coahoma Development Corp established a cutoff date for donations to be included on a splash pad donor stone. The board also approved payments for lawncare and professional services. No action was taken regarding Atlas Training or city murals.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Set July 31, 2023, as the deadline for donations to be listed on the splash pad stone (6-0)
• Approved $1,299.00 bill for C&A Lawncare (6-0)
• Approved $360.00 bill for Linda Sjogren (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss various municipal services and current bills. The body will also consider a proclamation for State Softball Champions and the purchase of locks for outside bathrooms.

• Proclamation for State Softball Champions
• Locks for outside bathrooms
• CDC updates
• Sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, splash pad, and trash
• Current bills

The City Council approved the purchase of locks for the city park's outside restrooms and authorized the payment of current bills. Mayor Jay Holt provided updates on the splash pad and park furniture. The council discussed licensing outside employees for water care, the sewer plant, and a street sealcoat project.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved purchase of locks for city park outside restrooms (3-0)
• Approved current bills (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to consider actions regarding a splash pad project and a murals project. The board will also review current bills and discuss new properties, projects, and businesses.

• Splash Pad Project
• Coahoma Murals Project
• Approval of current bills
• Discussion of new properties, projects, and businesses

The board approved multiple contracts and expenditures to finalize the splash pad project before a July 1 soft grand opening. This includes funding for irrigation, grass, signage, and picnic tables. The board is withholding the final 15% of the main project payment until equipment issues are resolved.

• Approved $10,283.75 and $16,324.10 bids from Hector Garcia for irrigation and grass (6-0)
• Approved up to $6,500 for 5 metal powder coated picnic tables (6-0)
• Approved $500 for a Splashpad Rules sign (6-0)
• Approved K20E LLC electrical bills for $4,005.00 and $5,815.00 (6-0)
• Approved Splash Pad USA bill for $10,200.00 (6-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Decided to withhold final 15% payment to contractor until bucket and fixture issues are resolved

City Council

The City Council will discuss several municipal updates, including mosquito control and the sale of a pickup. The body is also considering a rezoning ordinance and a memorandum of understanding for a ball park.

• Ordinance 161: Rezoning portions of Lots 1-32, Block 23-25, Original Town from R-2 to R-3 Residential District
• Memorandum of Understanding for Ball Park
• Sale of Pickup
• Aerial Mosquito Control
• CDC Updates

The City Council approved funding for aerial mosquito control and the sale of an old city truck for scrap metal. The council also approved payment of current bills and tabled a rezoning ordinance.

• Approved aerial mosquito control (4-0)
• Approved sale of old city truck for scrap metal (4-0)
• Tabled rezoning ordinance (4-0)
• Approved payment of current bills (4-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a splash pad project. The board will also consider a murals project and new properties, projects, or businesses.

• Splash Pad Project
• Coahoma Murals Project
• New Properties/Projects/Businesses

The board approved funding for three city murals and the purchase of an ADA-compliant playground swing. The board also received updates on the splash pad project, including a pending final payment of $57,790.00.

• Approved purchase of $750 ADA Handicapped swing (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for three murals ($5,000 each for labor plus $5,000 for supplies) (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider the Splash Pad Pump House. The board may also enter an executive session for legal, property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discussion and action on Splash Pad Pump House

The board reviewed four bids for the construction of a splash pad pump house to ensure electrical work remains on schedule. Metal Solutions was selected based on rate and completion time.

• Approved $11,500 proposal from Metal Solutions for splash pad pump house (7-0)

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 City Council passed Ordinance #160 to lower water rates and increased household trash rates to $26.00. The council also approved contracts for property abatement and ballpark security upgrades while deferring a zoning decision.

• Passed Ordinance #160 to decrease water rates (5-0)
• Increased trash rates to $26.00 per household (5-0)
• Approved contract with Texas Communities Group for property clean up and abatement at $1,500.00 per year and $500.00 per substandard building (5-0)
• Approved $2,250.00 for window and door bars at the ball park concession stand (5-0)
• Deferred zoning decision regarding R-2 to R-3 change for S. 4th, S. 5th, and S. 6th until May meeting (5-0)
• Tabled Memorandum of Understanding until May meeting
• Decided not to pursue the ATT contract at this time
• Approved payment of current bills (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will review the 2021 audit and consider a contract with Texas Communities Group for property abatement. The body will also discuss the post office lease renewal and the possibility of canceling an election.

• 2021 Audit presented by Ricky Bowman
• Contract with Texas Communities Group for property abatement
• Post office lease renewal
• Proposal to cancel election
• Baseball field concession stand bars

The City Council voted to cancel the 2023 election and approved a decrease in water rates. The council also approved the 2021 audit and a contract renewal for the post office. Two items regarding property abatement and baseball concession stand bars were tabled until April.

• Cancelled 2023 election (5-0)
• Approved new decreased water rates: $23.54 for 0-2000 gallons, $11.77 per thousand thereafter (5-0)
• Approved 2021 audit (5-0)
• Approved post office contract renewal (4-1)
• Approved $750.00 ADA compliance swing purchase (5-0)
• Approved current bills (5-0)
• Tabled Texas Communities Group abatement contract until April
• Tabled baseball concession stand window bars until April

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several community improvement projects and business prospects. The board will also consider advertising in the Texas EDC Guide and review current bills.

• Accessible Playground Equipment
• Texas EDC Guide Advertising
• New Coahoma Murals
• Splash Pad Project
• New Property, Projects/Business Prospects

The board approved a payment for the splash pad project and authorized the purchase of a project site sign and ADA-compliant playground equipment. The board also decided not to renew an advertisement in the annual EDC Magazine.

• Approved payment of $88,130.00 to Splash Pad USA (5-0)
• Approved spending up to $750 for an ADA handicapped swing (5-0)
• Approved $250.00 purchase of a 4x6 metal project sign from Texas Graphics (5-0)
• Approved $1,000.00 payment to Richard A. Bowman, CPA for a CDC audit (5-0)
• Decided not to renew the annual EDC Magazine advertisement
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a Drought Continency Plan Ordinance and tiered residential water rates. The body will also consider appointments to the CEDC Board and the order of election.

• Adoption of Drought Continency Plan Ordinance
• Tiered residential water rates
• Appointment of Kelly Krause to CEDC Board
• Quotes for Marque Sign
• Sound deadening for the Community Center

The City Council approved a $5,002.00 quote for sound deadening at the Community Center. The council also accepted a resignation and made an appointment to the CEDC. Decisions on residential water rates and a marquee sign were tabled until after the budget workshop.

• Approved $5,002.00 quote for Community Center sound deadening (4-0)
• Approved Tisha Perry CEDC resignation (4-0)
• Approved Kelly Krause appointment to CEDC (4-0)
• Approved Order of Election (4-0)
• Approved Adoption of Drought Continency Plan Ordinance (4-0)
• Tabled residential water rates tiered discussion until after Budget Workshop (4-0)
• Tabled Marquee Sign Quote until after Budget Workshop (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several local projects and business prospects. The board will consider the addition of a splash pad and new murals, as well as a salon/day spa.

• Discussion of Splash Pad Project
• Discussion of new Coahoma Murals
• Discussion of Salon/Day Spa
• Discussion of new property, projects, and business prospects
• Approval or disapproval of current bills

The board approved the appointment of Kelli Crouse and the resignation of Latisha Perry. Members authorized payments for the splash pad project and membership renewals. The board also reviewed progress on a local salon and the splash pad timeline.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Latisha Perry (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Kelli Crouse to the board (5-0)
• Approved $150.00 TEDC membership renewal (5-0)
• Approved $62,950.00 second payment to USA Splashpad (5-0)
• Approved two attorney bills for $570.00 and $585.00 (6-0)

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 City Council approved a new water rates ordinance, the Big Spring water contract, and a water tower maintenance contract. Council also authorized a TWDB grant/loan application for $10-15 million and agreed to share 50% of electrical costs with the CDC. Additionally, the USPS lease fee was increased by 15%.

• Approved water rates ordinance #158 (3-0)
• Approved Big Spring water contract (3-0)
• Approved water tower maintenance contract (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 cost-sharing for CDC electrical work (3-0)
• Approved TWDB grant/loan application for $10-15 million (3-0)
• Increased USPS lease fee by 15% (3-0)
• Approved charging churches residential rates (3-0)
• Approved Steering Committee resolution #133 (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several local business and community projects. The board will consider proposals for a salon/day spa, a grocery store, and new murals.

• Discussion of Salon/Day Spa
• Discussion of Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discussion of New Coahoma Murals
• Discussion of Splash Pad Project
• Discussion of new property, projects, and business prospects

The board approved the payment of three bills totaling $2,865.00. A payment of $62,950.00 for the splash pad project has cleared the bank, and engineering is currently being completed. The grocery store was removed from the agenda following its final payment.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with one name correction (5-0)
• Approved payment of $1,710.00 bill to EHT (5-0)
• Approved payment of $570.00 attorney bill (5-0)
• Approved payment of $585.00 attorney bill (5-0)
• Removed grocery store from agenda after final payment