Coahoma public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a public hearing and consider establishing initial zoning for property in StoneCreek 2. The council will also discuss several items including an aeration system for the TTHM Clowntank, a mobile coffee business, a gas line right-of-way in StoneCreek, a grocery store/spa, and various infrastructure topics.

• Public hearing on initial zoning of property in StoneCreek 2
• Discussion of aeration system for TTHM Clowntank
• Discussion of Chris Mulkey's Mobile Coffee
• Discussion of gas line right-of-way in StoneCreek
• Discussion of grocery store/spa

The Coahoma City Council approved the zoning for Phase 2 of StoneCreek, a gasline right-of-way in StoneCreek, a mobile coffee shop request, and current bills. All motions passed 3-0. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0)
• Approved zoning for Phase 2 of StoneCreek (3-0)
• Approved mobile coffee shop request next to fire dept parking lot (3-0)
• Approved gasline right-of-way in StoneCreek (3-0)
• Approved current bills (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding a regular meeting with several discussion items, including a matter involving Drew Wegman (Stone Creek), a resolution for Howard County Appraisal District nominations, Michael Brooks' resignation, and Shane Burt for a CDC Board Member position. The council will also discuss a grocery store/spa and various city services like sewer, water, streets, and parks. The agenda includes standard items like approving minutes and current bills.

• Discuss and consider Drew Wegman (Stone Creek)
• Resolution for Howard County Appraisal District Nominations
• Discuss and consider Michael Brooks resignation
• Discuss and consider Shane Burt for CDC Board Member
• Discuss and consider Grocery Store/Spa

The Coahoma City Council approved four items: nominations to the HCAD, acceptance of Michael Brooks' resignation from the CDC, appointment of Shane Burt to the CDC, and purchase of a milling attachment up to $10,000 with a budget amendment. All motions carried 4-0. The council also approved previous minutes and current bills, and adjourned at 6:40 pm.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved HCAD nominations: Mark Barr-2, Mike Dawson-3, Noel Hoff-2, Jordan Partee-3 (4-0)
• Accepted Michael Brooks' resignation from the CDC (4-0)
• Appointed Shane Burt to the CDC board (4-0)
• Approved purchase of milling attachment up to $10,000 and budget amendment (4-0)
• Approved payment of current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:40 pm (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold public hearings on annexing 51.46 acres in Howard County and on applying for USDA Rural Development funding for sewer improvements. They will also discuss a manufactured home at 110 N. 5th, a new zoning for StoneCreek, and various city services and events.

• Public hearing on annexation of 51.46 acres (Southeast Quarter of Sec. 47, Blk 31, Howard County)
• Public hearing on USDA Rural Development funding application for sewer improvements
• Discussion of manufactured home at 110 N. 5th (Joyce Frey)
• Discussion of StoneCreek (new) zoning
• Discussion of grocery store/spa and sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center (splash pad)

The Coahoma City Council approved an annexation ordinance for 51.46 acres, as described in the meeting's exhibits. The council also approved previous minutes, ordered pothole filling materials, and approved current bills. No public comments were made during the annexation hearing.

• Approved annexation ordinance for 51.46 acres (4-0)
• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Ordered 2 totes of pothole fillings up to $1,000 (5-0)
• Approved current bills (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021 ad valorem tax rate of 0.300457 per $100 valuation. They will also discuss and consider several items, including a splash pad update, a bank's request to abandon a platted street/alley, a nomination for the appraisal district board, professional services for the American Rescue Plan Act, and starting annexation of a 51-acre tract. Other items include a water line project, a grocery store/spa, and various infrastructure topics.

• Approve 2021 ad valorem tax rate at 0.300457 per $100
• Discuss and consider American Momentum Bank request to abandon platted street/alley on Property IDs R000011646, 000011793, 000011766
• Consider directing staff to commence annexation of ~51-acre tract requested by JaCoby Hopper
• Discuss and consider professional administration services for American Rescue Plan Act
• Discuss and consider water line on Maple and Jenson

The Coahoma City Council approved the 2021 ad valorem tax at a rate of 0.300457 per $100, hired Grantworks as the Professional Administration Service for the American Rescue Plan Act grant, and voted to abandon a street and alley at 600 S.E. Broadway while maintaining a sewer easement. The council also approved a motion to begin annexation of approximately 51 acres in the StoneCreek area, approved a memorandum of understanding for the BSFD, and approved current bills. All votes were 4-0. The council also discussed a splash pad fundraiser, a motor revving contest at the car show, and water line issues on Jenson and Maple Streets.

• Approved 2021 ad valorem tax at 0.300457/$100 (4-0)
• Hired Grantworks for ARPA grant administration (4-0)
• Abandoned street and alley at 600 S.E. Broadway, retaining sewer easement (4-0)
• Started annexation process for ~51 acres in StoneCreek area (4-0)
• Approved memorandum of understanding for BSFD (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Allowed motor revving contest at car show, restricted to football stadium parking lot

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and consider a range of items, including a rezoning request, a bank presentation, a car show with street closures, a water model, sewer grant updates, an E-500 contract, an ad valorem tax proposal, an electricity proposal for 2027, and authorizing RFPs/RFQs for ARPA-related services. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, bills, and future agenda items, and allows for executive sessions as permitted by Texas law.

• Re-zone of 120 S. 1st (Kassie Abrego)
• American Momentum Bank presentation (Lori Ruiz and Linda Elrod)
• Car show approval and street closures (Josh Snyder)
• E-500 contract with EHT for professional services
• Authorization to issue RFPs/RFQs for ARPA administrative and professional services

The Coahoma City Council approved the 2021 no-new-revenue ad valorem tax rate of 0.300457 per $100, which will go to a public hearing in September. They also approved a car show on October 30, 2021, with street closures and proceeds going to the splash pad, and authorized several contracts including hiring EHT for a water model phase and professional services, locking electric rates for 41 months, and issuing RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act funds. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved no-new-revenue tax rate 0.300457/$100 (4-0)
• Approved car show in park on Oct 30, 2021, with street closures (4-0)
• Hired EHT for Phase II water model up to $5,000 (4-0)
• Hired EHT for E-500 contract professional services (4-0)
• Locked electric rates for 41 months through May 31, 2029 (4-0)
• Authorized RFPs/RFQs for American Rescue Plan Act (4-0)
• Approved JAB bid $14,174.56 for park poles for lights/cameras (4-0)
• Approved purchase of dump trailer and sale of dump truck (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing to discuss an application for a grant related to sewer upgrades. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Public hearing on grant application for sewer upgrades

The Coahoma City Council met in regular session on August 19, 2021, and opened a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. No one voiced an opinion or asked questions, and the hearing was closed at 7:15 p.m. The council then voted 4-0 to adjourn. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and consider several property-related requests, including temporary housing, a carport, placing a home at 416 S. 1st, and purchasing right-of-way at 1218 NW Broadway. They will also consider hiring a web master, the future of the 100 S. 1st bank building, a grocery store/spa, and various infrastructure items. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and current bills, and allows for executive session if needed.

• Brock Pittman request for temporary housing
• Harold Carver carport request
• Permission to place a home at 416 S. 1st
• Possible purchase of right-of-way at 1218 NW Broadway (Flo-Sync)
• Hiring a web master for city website

The Coahoma City Council approved Warren Wallace's plans to move the old community center building to 416 S. 1st and convert it into a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home. The council also approved the previous minutes and current bills, both by 4-0 votes. A request for a car show at the park was discussed and will be formally approved in August. The city declined to sell right-of-way at 1218 NW Broadway but allowed a fence to remain.

• Approved moving the old community center to 416 S. 1st for conversion into a home (4-0).
• Approved previous meeting minutes (4-0).
• Approved current bills (4-0).
• Declined to sell right-of-way at 1218 NW Broadway; allowed fence to stay but no building on fence line.
• Discussed car show plans; formal approval deferred to August meeting.
• Noted Harold Carver's carport zoning violation; he will meet with the mayor to find a compliant option.

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold its regular meeting on July 15, 2021, to discuss and consider several property-related requests, including temporary housing, a carport, and placing a home at 416 S. 1st. The council will also consider hiring a web master, the future of the 100 S. 1st bank building, a grocery store/spa, and various infrastructure items. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and paying bills, and the council may enter executive session for legal, personnel, or other permitted reasons.

• Brock Pittman request for temporary housing
• Harold Carver carport request
• Permission to place a home at 416 S. 1st
• Hiring a web master for city website
• Discussion of 100 S. 1st bank building and grocery store/spa

The Coahoma City Council approved the purchase of a new Chevy ¾ ton pickup for $35,389, appointed two members to the CDC Board, and hired Amanda Foster to build and maintain the city website. The council also discussed the Cat Construction property, a possible American Rescue Plan fund for sewer work, and tabled a Brock Pittman item. All votes were unanimous among the four members present.

• Approved purchase of new Chevy ¾ ton pickup for $35,389 (4-0)
• Appointed Michael Brooks and Ricky Crawford to CDC Board (4-0)
• Hired Amanda Foster with Royal Water for website build and maintenance, quote $848.45, annual renewal $549.45 (4-0)
• Approved previous minutes (3-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Tabled Brock Pittman item pending rendering

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will canvass the 2021 election results and swear in new council members. They will also discuss and consider several property-related items, including an encroachment waiver for 600 SE Broadway, a house construction request at 200-202 N. Main, and the future of the 100 S. 1st. Bank Building. Other agenda items include a water model, an auditor contract, the Howard County Appraisal District budget, truck repairs or purchase, a temporary food service permit fee, ball park repairs, CDC board resignations, and a grocery store/spa proposal.

• Canvas election votes for 2021 and swear in new council members
• Waiver for encroachment at 600 SE Broadway (Mique Yarbar)
• Brock Pittman request to build house at 200-202 N. Main
• New auditor Richard Bowman contract
• Temporary food service permit fee

The Coahoma City Council canvassed election votes, accepted the results, and swore in Warren Wallace, Eric Barber, and Mark Richardson. They approved a $16,000 water model proposal, hired Richard Bowman as auditor, approved the Howard County Appraisal District budget, set temporary food service permit fees at $50, and approved current bills. A waiver for 600 SE Broadway was tabled until June, and a request to build a home at 200-202 N. Main was discussed but not decided.

• Canvassed election votes: Lori Gonzales 50, Warren Wallace 70; accepted as canvassed (3-0)
• Swore in Warren Wallace, Eric Barber, Mark Richardson; Jay Holt to be sworn in June
• Approved $16,000 water model proposal (4-0)
• Hired Richard Bowman as city auditor (4-0)
• Approved Howard County Appraisal District budget (4-0)
• Set temporary food service permit fees at $50 for 0-14 days (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Tabled waiver for 600 SE Broadway until June meeting

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will discuss and consider a range of items, including a request to use the Community Center for yoga, a splash pad for the park, a taxidermy business at 110 Pace, an audit report, cemetery lots, a home placement at 509 Texas Ave., a Howard County Appraisal District nominee, the HCTA 2021 budget, an Oncor cost recovery amendment, an alert system subscription, the 100 S. 1st. Bank Building, a grocery store/spa, and various infrastructure and community items. The meeting is open to the public and may include executive sessions as permitted by law.

• Request to use Community Center for yoga
• Splash Pad for Park
• Taxidermy business at 110 Pace
• Audit Report (Don McKee)
• Home placement at 509 Texas Ave.

The Coahoma City Council approved several items, including authorizing Coahoma Pride to raise donations for a splash pad in City Park, with the city accepting maintenance and utility responsibilities. They also approved the FY 2019-2020 audit, a $1,600 refund for cemetery lots, and various other motions. All votes were recorded as 5-0 except where noted.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved hourly community center rate at $20.00 (5-0)
• Authorized Coahoma Pride to construct splash pad via donations (5-0)
• Approved 2019-2020 FY audit as presented (5-0)
• Refunded Billie Barnes $1,600 for two cemetery lots (5-0)
• Approved HCAD nominee nominated by City of Big Spring (4-1, Alaman against)
• Approved Howard County Tax Assessor-Collector budget changes (5-0)
• Declined Oncor Distribution Cost Recovery Amendment Resolution (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold three public hearings on the annual budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, proposed changes to monthly sewer rates, and proposed amendments to zoning regulations. The council will also discuss and consider the proposed budget, zoning amendments, water rates, and several property and development items. The meeting includes discussion of employee raises, which may occur in executive session.

• Public hearing on annual budget for fiscal year April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022
• Public hearing on monthly sewer rate changes; ordinance to be considered at future meeting
• Public hearing and action on proposed zoning regulation amendments
• Discuss and consider Lori Martinez new build on Easterling
• Discuss and consider 2021-2022 proposed budget

The Coahoma City Council approved the 2021-2022 budget, zoning amendments, and new sewer rates effective May 1, 2021, all by 5-0 votes. It also approved a 3% raise for all employees and a request to build a home at 111 Echols. Public hearings on the budget, sewer rates, and zoning drew no comments.

• Approved 2021-2022 budget (5-0)
• Approved zoning amendments (5-0)
• Approved sewer rate increase, effective May 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved 3% raise for all employees (5-0)
• Approved Lori Martinez's home build at 111 Echols (5-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of current bills (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council is holding its regular meeting to discuss and consider several items, including a request from Jacoby Hopper to continue building in StoneCreek and for city assistance on water lines, a sewer study and possible sewer fee increase, and a lease agreement for the 100 S. 18 Bank Building. The council will also consider resolutions related to the 2020 Texas CDBG Program contract, including designating authorized signatories and adopting civil rights policies, as well as a proclamation for Fair Housing Month. Other items include cemetery lot requests, playground equipment replacement, and a zoning ordinance workshop date.

• Jacoby Hopper request to continue building in StoneCreek and request for water line assistance
• Resolution to designate authorized signatories for 2020 Texas CDBG Program Contract 7220099
• Resolution adopting required CDBG Civil Rights Policies and proclamation of April as Fair Housing Month
• Winter sewer study and sewer fee increase discussion
• Lease agreement with Anywhere Mobile Health for 100 S. 18 Bank Building

The Coahoma City Council approved supplying labor and materials for water infrastructure at Stone Creek Subdivision, Phase II and all future phases, with a water tap fee per home calculated by phase. The council also passed resolutions for a CDBG grant, a Civil Rights Policy, and a Fair Housing Month proclamation, and approved several other motions including a sewer billing format change and playground equipment funding.

• Approved water line installation for Stone Creek Subdivision all phases (4-0)
• Passed resolution authorizing signatories for Texas CDBG Grant (4-0)
• Passed Civil Rights Policy Resolution (4-0)
• Passed Proclamation of April as Fair Housing Month (4-0)
• Approved sewer billing format change with open meeting and notifications (4-0)
• Approved covering remaining playground equipment balance after insurance (4-0)
• Approved performance agreement between CDC and City of Coahoma (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2021, to discuss and consider several items, including building requests, a property bid, a conflict of interest policy, a sewer study and fee increase, a lease agreement, and ordering the 2021 election. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes, paying bills, and setting dates for a budget meeting and zoning workshop. The council may enter executive session for legal, personnel, or other permitted reasons.

• Consider Harrison Chevalier's request to build a home at 407 S. Ave
• Consider Tyler Bradley's bid for property at 200 S. Adams and building request
• Discuss and consider winter sewer study and sewer fee increase
• Discuss and consider lease agreement for 100 S. 18 Bank Building with Anywhere Mobile Health
• Discuss and consider ordering election for 2021