Coahoma, MS

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is meeting to discuss and consider routine city business, including setting the 2026 tax rate, approving two Atmos ordinances (franchise and rate review), and reviewing the audit ending March 31, 2026. The agenda also includes several other items such as a 5K run request, a replat, budget amendments, and various public works matters.

• Discuss and consider 2026 tax rate
• Discuss and consider Atmos Ordinance #183 for franchise
• Discuss and consider Atmos Ordinance #184 for 2026 rate review
• Discuss and consider audit ending March 31, 2026
• Discuss and consider replat of Lots 1-5 Block 13, 0.138 acre portion of North Ave. right-of-way

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including an underpass project, a park improvement project request for proposals, the CEDC audit report, and the monthly financial report. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider underpass project
• Discuss and consider park improvement project RFP
• Discuss and consider CEDC audit report
• Discuss and consider CEDC monthly financial report
• Approve/disapprove current bills

City Council

The Coahoma City Council denied Michael Watts' request to place an RV in the Walker Construction yard at 601 NE Broadway due to zoning restrictions. The council approved a motion requiring all future Anywhere Mobile rental payments be made to the city, with overpayments to the EDC not required to be repaid. A new pickup truck was approved for $50,150, paid from all three funds, including budget amendments. The council also approved current bills and discussed code enforcement and streets.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0)
• Denied RV placement at 601 NE Broadway due to zoning restrictions
• Approved future Anywhere Mobile rental payments to city, overpayments to EDC not required to be repaid (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new pickup for $50,150, paid from all 3 funds, with budget amendments (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding a regular meeting with several discussion and action items, including an RV in a construction yard, a mobile home lease, a potential purchase, and water problems. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, bills, and department updates. No final decisions are guaranteed as items are listed for discussion and consideration.

• RV in Walker Construction yard at 601 NE Broadway (Michael Watts)
• Anywhere Mobile Lease
• Purchase of PU (item incomplete)
• Water problem at corner of Echols and Ethridge
• Code enforcement (Cornerstone)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including repaying overpaid sales tax, paying rent for a clinic, an underpass project, and park improvements with playground equipment. They will also consider a financial report, current bills, and new properties or projects. The agenda includes a possible executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Repayment of overpaid sales tax
• Rent payment for clinic
• Underpass project
• Park improvement project — playground equipment
• Additional city playground

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution to apply for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board, setting sewer jetter fees, and discussing repayment of sales tax. The council will also swear in a new member, consider a mayor pro-tem, and receive updates on economic development and code enforcement. Public comment is allowed on any topic, with a five-minute limit per speaker.

• Swearing in Tyler Sheppard as a Council member
• Resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board
• Discussion of sewer jetter fees
• Discussion of repayment of sales tax
• Discussion of water problem on Echols at corner of Ethridge

The Coahoma City Council approved a resolution authorizing an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board. The council also approved repayment of overpaid sales tax in full, approved current bills, and decided to discontinue jetting fees for customers. The Echol and Ethridge water problem was discussed and tabled for a future agenda.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved Chris Mulkey as Mayor Pro-Tem (4-0)
• Adopted resolution authorizing application for financial assistance from Texas Water Development Board (5-0)
• Decided to discontinue jetting fees for customers
• Approved repayment of overpaid sales tax in full (5-0)
• Tabled Echol and Ethridge water problem
• Approved current bills (5-0)
• Adjourned at 6:35 pm (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve a 2026 Park Improvement Project, which includes up to $250,000 for new playground equipment, shade covering, and a rubber surface at Coahoma City Park. The board will also consider a new underpass project, hear a financial report, and handle routine items like minutes and bills. The meeting includes a public hearing on the park project and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Public hearing and consideration of 2026 Park Improvement Project funding up to $250,000 for Coahoma City Park improvements
• Discuss and consider new underpass project
• Discuss and consider park improvement project for playground equipment
• Swearing in of Cale Stevenson
• Approve/disapprove previous minutes and current bills

The Coahoma Economic Development Corporation approved moving forward on the final phases of the Park Improvement Project and authorized accepting bids not to exceed the previously approved $250,000, which includes additional allocation. The board also approved the May 12, 2026 minutes, the monthly financial report, and a bill from the Big Spring Herald for $161.75. A public hearing on the park project was held with no public comment. No action was taken on the underpass project or a proposed second pocket park.

• Approved moving forward on final phases and accepting bids for Park Improvement Project up to $250,000 (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 (6-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (6-0)
• Approved payment of $161.75 bill to Big Spring Herald (6-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a public hearing and consider funding up to $250,000 for Coahoma City Park improvements. The board will also discuss a new underpass project and review the CEDC financial report.

• Public hearing and potential approval of up to $250,000 for Coahoma City Park playground equipment, shade covering, and rubber surfacing
• Discussion of New Underpass Project
• Swearing in of Cale Stevenson
• Review of CEDC Financial Report

The board approved the May 12 minutes, then moved forward on the final phases of the 2026 Park Improvement Project with bids up to $250,000. The monthly financial report was approved and a $161.75 bill from the Big Spring Herald was paid. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

• Approved May 12 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Park Improvement Project up to $250,000 (6-0)
• Approved financial report (6-0)
• Approved payment of $161.75 bill (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will discuss previous minutes and allow public comment. It will consider individual requests for an RV residence at 601 NE Broadway and a shed addition at 402 Culp Ave. The council will also review Economic Development Corporation updates, a board appointment, and adopt an ordinance granting Atmos Energy Corporation a franchise to build and operate gas pipelines in the city. Additional topics include reports on water, sewer rates, streets, parks, and other city services.

• Consider Michael Watts request to live in an RV at 601 NE Broadway
• Consider Tony Garcia request to add a small shed at 402 Culp Ave
• Adopt ordinance granting Atmos Energy Corporation a gas franchise for pipelines
• Discuss Economic Development Corporation updates and board appointment
• Discuss sewer rates, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, splash pad, cemetery, and trash

The council approved several actions, including a storage building request, board and council appointments, and the Atmos Energy ordinance. It also approved an 85% increase in sewer rates to take effect right away. All items were voted on and carried.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved Tony Garcia's storage building request (4-0)
• Appointed Cale Stevenson to CDC board (4-0)
• Approved Atmos Energy ordinance (4-0)
• Appointed Tyler Sheppard as council member (4-0)
• Approved 85% sewer increase effective immediately (3-1)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss a new underpass project, park improvements, and a public hearing for a $250,000 budget increase. The board will also review financial reports and current bills.

• Discuss New Underpass Project
• Discuss Park Improvement Project — Playground Equipment
• Public Hearing Notice for Park Improvement Project $250,000 Increase
• Discuss CEDC Financial Report
• Approve/Disapprove Current Bills

The council approved the April meeting minutes (4‑0). It accepted the financial report (5‑0) and approved payment of a $227.50 invoice to City Attomey Linda Sjogren (5‑0). The board also accepted Cody Ditto’s resignation (5‑0) and adjourned the meeting (5‑0).

• Approved April minutes (4-0)
• Accepted financial report (5-0)
• Approved $227.50 invoice to City Attomey Linda Sjogren (5-0)
• Accepted Cody Ditto resignation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a new underpass project, playground equipment for a park improvement project, a public hearing notice for a $250,000 increase to that project, the CEDC financial report, and current bills. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider new underpass project
• Discuss and consider park improvement project — playground equipment
• Discuss and consider public hearing notice for park improvement project $250,000 increase
• Discuss and consider CEDC financial report
• Approve/disapprove current bills

The Coahoma Economic Development Corporation met and approved the April minutes, the financial report, and a $227.50 invoice for City Attorney Linda Sjogren. Board member Cody Ditto resigned, and his resignation was accepted. Updates were given on the underpass and park improvement projects, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved April meeting minutes (4-0)
• Accepted financial report (5-0)
• Approved payment of $227.50 invoice to City Attorney Linda Sjogren (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of board member Cody Ditto (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss various municipal service requests and administrative updates. Key items include a review of sewer rates via a Zoom meeting and a price increase from Republic Services.

• Water Worth Zoom Meeting regarding sewer rates
• Republic Services price increase
• Food permits for food trucks and a request by Summer Martin for a food truck on City property
• Property use discussion for 402 Culp (Tony Garcia)
• Donation of Community Center gold chairs to the Lion’s Club and purchase of replacement chairs

The council approved Republic Trash Service's price increase along with a citywide 4% rate increase (Ordinance #181). It also approved a food truck placement for Summer Martin, a donation of gold chairs to the Lion’s Club, and the purchase of 100 chairs for the community center. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0)
• Approved Summer Martin food truck placement on city property (3-0)
• Approved Republic Trash Service price increase and 4% city price increase (Ordinance #181) (3-0)
• Approved donation of gold chairs to the Lion’s Club (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 100 chairs for the community center (3-0)
• Approved current bills (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a regular meeting to discuss the New Underpass Project, Park Improvement Project, and Post Office Building Beautification Project. The agenda also includes a financial report and approval of bills.

• Discuss New Underpass Project
• Discuss Park Improvement Project — Playground Equipment
• Discuss Post Office Building Beautification Project
• Discuss CEDC Financial Report
• Approve/Disapprove Current Bills

The board approved the minutes from the March 10 meeting (4‑0). It authorized a public notice and request for bids for an additional $250,000 needed for the park improvement project (4‑0). The monthly financial report was approved (4‑0) and a $154..50 bill from the Big Spring Herald was paid (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 PM (4‑0).

• Approved March 10 minutes (4-0)
• Approved public notice and bid request for $250,000 park improvement (4-0)
• Approved CEDC financial report (4-0)
• Approved payment of $154..50 bill from Big Spring Herald (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 PM (4-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a new underpass, playground equipment for a park, and post office building beautification. They will also review the CEDC financial report and consider new properties, projects, or businesses. The board may enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider new underpass project
• Discuss and consider park improvement project for playground equipment
• Discuss and consider post office building beautification project
• Discuss and consider CEDC financial report
• Approve/disapprove current bills

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a public hearing on the annual budget for fiscal year April 1 2026 through March 31 2027. Council members will discuss several ordinances, including Atmos Energy rate review (Ordinance #179) and a gas franchise for Atmos Energy Corp. (Ordinance #178). They will also consider an agreement with the City of Plainview for mosquito spraying and will vote on the 2026‑2027 Budget Ordinance #180.

• Public Hearing on the Annual Budget for FY 2026‑2027
• Ordinance #179 – Atmos Energy Annual Rate Review Mechanism
• Ordinance #178 – Franchise to Atmos Energy Corp. for gas pipelines and equipment
• Agreement with City of Plainview for mosquito spraying
• Approval of the 2026‑2027 Budget (Ordinance #180)

The council approved opening and closing times for a public hearing, adopted the previous meeting minutes, and gave the mayor authority to negotiate two Atmos Energy ordinances. It also approved a mosquito‑control agreement with Plainview, the 2026‑2027 budget ordinance, and current bills before adjourning.

• Approved opening of public hearing at 6:01 p.m. (3-0)
• Approved closing of public hearing at 6:02 p.m. (3-0)
• Approved previous minutes (3-0)
• Authorized Mayor Jay Holt to negotiate terms of Ordinance #179 and #178 for Atmos Energy (3-0)
• Approved mosquito agreement with City of Plainview (3-0)
• Approved 2026‑2027 budget Ordinance #180 (3-0)
• Approved current bills (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss and consider action on a new underpass project, park improvement projects including playground equipment, and a post office building beautification project. The agenda also includes a financial report, new properties/projects/businesses, and approval of bills.

• Discuss and consider New Underpass Project
• Discuss and consider Park Improvement Project — Playground Equipment
• Discuss and consider Post Office Building Beautification Project
• Discuss and consider CEDC Financial Report
• Approve/Disapprove Current Bills

The council approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It adopted a $330,000 budget for the 2026 Park Improvement Project and allocated $2,000 for the Post Office Beautification Project. The monthly financial report was approved, and two bills totaling $455 were authorized for payment. The meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.

• Approved January 13, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved $330,000 budget for Park Improvement Project 2026 (6-0)
• Approved $2,000 funding for Post Office Beautification Project (6-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (6-0)
• Approved payment of $280 legal bill and $175 membership fee (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:47 p.m. (6-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a new underpass, park playground equipment, and post office beautification. They will also review the CEDC financial report and approve current bills. The agenda includes a possible executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, or economic development matters.

• New Underpass Project
• Park Improvement Project — Playground Equipment
• Post Office Building Beautification Project
• CEDC Financial Report
• Approve/Disapprove Current Bills

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will consider a range of items, including the cancellation of an upcoming election, a proclamation naming the Wallace Community Center, and several service estimates. Items also include a privacy fence at 902 Culp-Dennis and Kiowa Page, post office repair estimates, lawn care estimates for 2026, and Atmos Ordinance #178. The meeting will also cover code enforcement, utility and park issues, and future agenda planning.

• Proclamation officially naming the Wallace Community Center
• Discuss and consider privacy fence at 902 Culp-Dennis and Kiowa Page
• Discuss and consider post office repair estimates
• Discuss and consider 2026 lawn care estimates
• Discuss and consider Atmos Ordinance #178

The Coahoma City Council approved the minutes from January 15 and February 12, 2026. It voted 4-0 to cancel the 2026 election, to contract Triple Play for post‑office repairs, to accept lawn‑care estimates from Johansen’s, to adopt Resolution #147 for the Steering Committee, and to approve the current bills. The Atmos Energy Ordinance was tabled until March, and the meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.

• Approved Jan 15 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Feb 12 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Cancelled 2026 election (4-0)
• Approved Triple Play repair work at post office (4-0)
• Approved lawn‑care estimates from Johansen’s (4-0)
• Approved Resolution #147 Steering Committee (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 pm (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget workshop and discuss an employee forum. The meeting may include an executive session for the employee forum discussion.

• Budget Workshop
• Employee Forum discussion

The council entered an executive session, approved a 3% salary increase for all city employees, exited the executive session, and adjourned the meeting. All motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote.

• Entered executive session (4-0)
• Approved 3% salary raise across the board (4-0)
• Exited executive session (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a new underpass project, park playground equipment, a financial report, and current bills. The board may also enter executive session for legal, property, personnel, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider new underpass project
• Discuss and consider park improvement project — playground equipment
• Discuss and consider CEDC financial report
• Approve/disapprove current bills
• Discuss and consider new properties/projects/businesses

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss a specific use permit for a manufactured home. The body will also consider property abatements, post office repairs, and the order of election.

• Public hearing for Specific Use Permit for a manufactured home at 207 S. 6th
• Discussion of privacy fence at 902 Culp-Dennis and Kiowa Page
• Variance letter for Warren Wallace at 801 Henry
• Discussion of post office repairs
• Consideration of property abatements

The council approved several motions, including renaming the community center to Wallace Community Center, ordering the 2026 election, and approving a specific use permit for 207 S. 6%. It denied a privacy‑fence request at 902 Culp and gave permission for new owners to use the utility right‑of‑way behind 801 Henry. The Johansen 2026 budget estimates were discussed and tabled. All motions carried unanimously (5‑0).

• Open public hearing (5-0)
• Approve previous minutes (5-0)
• Deny privacy fence request at 902 Culp
• Approve specific use permit for 207 S. 6% (5-0)
• Order 2026 election (5-0)
• Rename community center to Wallace Community Center (5-0)
• Approve current bills (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp Board will discuss and consider a new underpass project, a park improvement project involving playground equipment, and the CEDC financial report. They will also review new properties, projects, or businesses. The meeting includes routine items such as approving minutes and current bills, and may enter executive session for matters listed in the Texas Government Code.

• New Underpass Project – discussion and consideration
• Park Improvement Project – playground equipment
• CEDC Financial Report – discussion and consideration
• New Properties/Projects/Businesses – discussion and consideration
• Executive Session – possible adjournment for listed topics

The Coahoma Economic Development Corporation approved $15,000 in funding for the New Underpass Project, including graffiti removal, a new mural, maintenance, and safety items. The board also approved the mural image of a C with a bulldog, contingent on copyright clearance. Other actions included approving the December 2025 minutes, the monthly financial report, and a $315 legal bill.

• Approved $15,000 for underpass project and mural image (5-0, contingent on copyright)
• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved $315 legal bill payment (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several items, including a new underpass project, park playground equipment, the CEDC financial report, and current bills. The board may also enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider new underpass project
• Discuss and consider park improvement project — playground equipment
• Discuss and consider CEDC financial report
• Approve/disapprove current bills
• Discuss and consider new properties/projects/businesses

The Coahoma Economic Development Corporation approved $15,000 for the New Underpass Project, including graffiti removal, mural painting, maintenance, and safety items, contingent on copyright clearance for the proposed image of a C with a bulldog. The board also approved the December 8, 2025 meeting minutes, the monthly financial report, and a $315 legal bill from Linda Sjogren. No action was taken on the park improvement project pending further research.

• Approved $15,000 for New Underpass Project (5-0)
• Approved mural image of C with bulldog, contingent on copyright (5-0)
• Approved December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved monthly financial report (5-0)
• Approved payment of $315 legal bill to Linda Sjogren (5-0)