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Coahoma public meetings in 2020

16 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 17, 2020

City Council

Council to consider Vimal Patel's request for additional living quarters

The Coahoma City Council is meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a request from Vimal Patel to add an additional living quarter, a contract with Howard County for road sealcoating and repairs, and the future of the Old Bank Building. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like the call to order and pledge of allegiance.

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✓ Decided: Coahoma City Council approves sealcoat schedule and funding agreement

The City Council approved a $65,000 sealcoat schedule for 2021 and a funding agreement involving the CDC. The council also approved a request for additional living quarters.

Thu Dec 3, 2020

City Council

Coahoma City Council meeting notice posted; agenda not detailed

This agenda is only a certification that the meeting notice was posted at Coahoma City Hall on November 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least 72 hours before the December 3, 2020 meeting. No specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

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✓ Decided: Council agrees to sell land to Maple Porch bakery, hires code officer

The Coahoma City Council agreed to sell a lot to Ashley Crawford for her Maple Porch meal prep and bakery business, with the price to be set by the Council. The Council also hired Todd Darden as Code Enforcement officer at $30 per hour and tabled a request to place a pre-fab house behind Vickie Café. All motions passed 3-0.

Mon Nov 23, 2020

City Council

No meeting agenda items provided for the November 23, 2020, City Council meeting

The provided document is a notice of posting rather than a meeting agenda. It contains no information regarding decisions, proposals, or discussions for the City Council.

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Thu Nov 19, 2020

City Council

No meeting agenda items available for the November 19, 2020 meeting

The provided document is a certification of notice posting rather than a meeting agenda. It contains no information regarding decisions, proposals, or discussions for the Coahoma City Council.

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Tue Oct 20, 2020

City Council

Coahoma Council to weigh WWTP upgrades, Atmos settlement, housing items

The Coahoma City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 20, 2020, with a wide-ranging agenda. Members will discuss and consider wastewater treatment plant improvements, a proposed settlement with Atmos Energy, several property and housing matters, and other routine city business. The agenda includes both specific action items and general discussions on city services.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Atmos rate hike, new homes, water upgrades

The Coahoma City Council approved a $3.00 monthly rate increase for residents and $10.00 for commercial customers requested by Atmos Energy. It also approved construction of three new homes on Wood and Pine St. by CDR Properties, and approved purchasing a new water sample kit and SCADA upgrades. The council tabled Howard County Appraisal District nominations and discussed the Ragball Tournament, grocery store progress, and wastewater treatment improvements.

Tue Sep 29, 2020

City Council

Coahoma City Council to set 2020/2021 property tax rate

The Coahoma City Council is meeting to consider approving an ordinance that sets the 2020/2021 ad valorem tax rate at 0.370279 per $100 of assessed valuation. This is the main substantive item on the agenda, along with routine procedural matters.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves 2020-2021 ad valorem tax rate

The City Council approved the ad valorem tax rate and levy for 2020-2021. The rate is set to generate the same amount of property tax revenue as the previous year.

Mon Sep 28, 2020

City Council

Coahoma City Council to adopt FY 2020-2021 budget and hear fueling station request

The Coahoma City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the municipal budget for fiscal year 2020-2021 (April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021). The council will also discuss a request by Michael Brooks to build a fueling station and potential projects with the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, prayer, and pledge of allegiance.

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✓ Decided: Coahoma City Council approves 2020-2021 municipal budget

The City Council approved the municipal budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The council also granted permission for a new fueling station on S. Adams and approved potential projects with the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission.

Tue Sep 22, 2020

City Council

Council to weigh shop, feed store, golf cart rules, and grocery store

The Coahoma City Council is holding its regular meeting with a mix of routine approvals and substantive discussions. Members will consider permits for a shop on SW Broadway and a feed store on S. 1st, an emergency weather siren, the 911 budget, an Atmos Energy settlement resolution, and a golf cart ordinance. They will also discuss a bank building, a grocery store, and general city services, with possible executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approves feed store, siren pole, 911 budget, golf cart ordinance

The Coahoma City Council approved several items, including a feed and equipment rental store proposed by Tye Baker for N. 1 Street, the purchase and installation of guidelines and support for the emergency siren pole, the 911 budget, and a Golf Cart ordinance. The council also tabled the Atmos resolution until a representative can present it, and appointed Jay Holt as Mayor ProTem with a 3-1 vote (Jay abstaining).

Tue Aug 25, 2020

City Council

✓ Decided: City Council approves 2020 tax rate and golf cart ordinance

The City Council set the 2020 tax rate and approved an ordinance allowing golf carts and utility vehicles on streets posted 35 MPH or less. The council also authorized funds for park equipment and a community center sprinkler system.

Mon Jul 20, 2020

City Council

Council to consider water quality, speed limit, manufactured home, and bank building

The Coahoma City Council is holding its regular meeting on July 20, 2020. The agenda includes discussions on water quality and speed limits on College St., a manufactured home at 200 and 202 N. Main St., sewer and water issues, and the bank building at 100 S. 1st. The council will also consider routine items like minutes, bills, and future agenda items, and may enter executive session if needed.

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✓ Decided: Council delays community center rentals due to COVID-19

The Coahoma City Council voted 3-0 to delay rentals of the community center starting July 27, 2020 until further notice due to COVID-19. They also approved the previous minutes and current bills, both 3-0. A request for a specific use permit for a manufactured home on 200 and 202 N. Main was denied because the property is not zoned for manufactured homes. The council discussed concerns about the speed limit on College St. and water quality, and agreed to have Ray Seales send a water sample and change the meter.

Mon Jun 22, 2020

City Council

Coahoma City Council to discuss 2020 budget and local infrastructure

The City Council will meet to discuss the 2020 budget and various municipal services. The agenda includes discussions regarding streets, water, sewer, and housing requirements.

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Thu May 7, 2020

City Council

✓ Decided: Coahoma council declines to pass 'Sanctuary City for the unborn' ordinance, 3-1

The Coahoma City Council voted 3-1, with one abstention, to decline passing a 'Sanctuary City for the unborn' ordinance due to the way it was presented; the ordinance will be revisited after the City discusses it with the City Attorney. The council also approved buying chairs and tables for the community center for $8,600 and approved current bills. City wide cleanup was set for June 6, 2020, and future agenda items include a budget workshop and revisiting the zoning ordinance.

Thu Mar 26, 2020

City Council

Coahoma City Council to discuss disaster declaration and utility matters

The City Council will consider a declaration of local disaster for a public health emergency. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a manufactured home request, a post office contract, and Oncor electric delivery regulatory funding.

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Mon Mar 9, 2020

City Council

Council to consider placing manufactured home at 200-202 N. Main

The Coahoma City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and consider a request by Francis Clark to place a manufactured home at 200 and 202 N. Main. The agenda includes only this item, along with routine opening and closing procedures. The meeting may also go into executive session for reasons allowed by Texas law.

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✓ Decided: Council denies home placement on N. Main, offers alternative sites

The Coahoma City Council voted 4-0 to deny a request to place a home at 200 and 202 N. Main Street. The motion also allowed the requester, Mrs. Clark, to place a home on either S. Adams or Hoover and Main Street, provided she can purchase the property and use faux stone or brick for skirting.

Thu Feb 20, 2020

City Council

Council to consider home requests, water line, audit, and 2020 election cancellation

The Coahoma City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider various items including building and manufactured home requests, a water line, an RV charge, an audit, wastewater system findings, and a resolution regarding Oncor. They will also consider canceling the 2020 election and other administrative matters.

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✓ Decided: Coahoma council cancels 2020 election, approves sewer project applications

The Coahoma City Council voted 3-0 to cancel the 2020 election, approve moving forward with sewer project applications, and adopt a water rate decrease. They also approved a new post office lease, community center rates, and a property sale.

Tue Jan 14, 2020

City Council

Council to consider grocery store deal and home placements

The Coahoma City Council is meeting to discuss and consider several items, including permission for three residents to place homes, a lease agreement for the Bank building, and a performance/lease agreement with Jodh Singh for a grocery store at 101 S. 1st. They will also discuss an order of election, community center, and routine matters like bills and infrastructure.

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✓ Decided: Council denies trailer placement, approves grocery contract changes

The Coahoma City Council denied a request to place a 1972 trailer at 427 S. 2nd St. and approved changes to the grocery store contract, which was signed and executed. The council also called the 2020 election and approved paying current bills. All votes were 3-0.