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

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss the 2023 budget and several community projects. The agenda includes discussions regarding a salon/day spa, a grocery store, and a splash pad project.

• 2023 Budget discussion and consideration
• SR Coahoma 1 Stop grocery store discussion
• Splash Pad Project discussion
• New Coahoma Murals discussion
• Salon/Day Spa discussion

The Coahoma Economic Development Corp. approved the splash pad contract and authorized a $62,950 down payment (25% of the installation agreement) to secure manufacturing and supplies. The board also approved bills for attorney and engineering services, completed the 2023 budget worksheet, and discussed but took no action on a salon/day spa, grocery store final payment, and new murals.

• Approved splash pad contract, allowing President Kelly Seales to sign (5-0)
• Approved $62,950 down payment to EHT for splash pad (5-0)
• Approved bills: $630 attorney Sjogren and $1,682.50 EHT engineering (5-0)
• Approved October & 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 City Council will meet to discuss routine items including water softener complaints, HCWD election results, commercial water rates, and infrastructure updates like sewer lines and a water tower. No formal decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Discuss Shane Huitt’s water softener complaint
• Review HCWD election results
• Consider commercial water rate changes
• Discuss sewer installation between Echols and Foster streets
• Review sound deadening for the community center

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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a salon/day spa, a grocery store (SR Coahoma I Stop), new murals, a splash pad, and the 2022 budget. They 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 Salon/Day Spa
• Discuss and consider Grocery Store (SR Coahoma I Stop)
• Discuss and consider New Coahoma Murals
• Discuss and consider Splash Pad Project
• Discuss and consider 2022 Budget

The Coahoma Economic Development Corp. corrected an error in the October meeting minutes regarding the Splash Pad bidder motion, and amended the Coahoma 1 Stop purchase agreement to reflect the business name instead of Raju Sirimalla's personal name. The board tabled the budget review until December due to missing year-to-date financials, and approved paying current bills totaling $2,240.

• Corrected October minutes item #6 to include motion maker (5-0)
• Amended Coahoma 1 Stop purchase agreement to business name (5-0)
• Tabled budget review until December due to missing General Ledger
• Approved payment of $240 attorney bill and $2,000 eht bill (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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Economic Development Corporation approved previous meeting minutes, named Splash Pad USA as the apparent successful bidder for the Splash Pad Project, and approved current bills. The board also heard updates regarding the Coahoma 1 Stop grocery store and adjourned following executive session.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
• Named Splash Pad USA, Option A as apparent successful bidder on the Splash Pad Project, authorized the project manager to negotiate the agreement, and authorized the EDC President to execute the agreement on or after November 1, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved current bills including $180.50 to the Herald and $1,110.00 to the Attorney (6-0)
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. (6-0)

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.

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a proposed splash pad, then consider several economic development items including a motel sign, a salon/day spa, a grocery store, and new murals. The board will also vote on approving splash pad project documents, RFP bid documents, and a letter agreement with Coahoma Pride, plus discuss bills and new property or business prospects.

• Public hearing on Splash Pad
• Vimal Patel — Coahoma Motel Sign
• Salon/Day Spa
• Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• New Coahoma Murals

The board approved the Splash Pad project, its associated Request for Proposal bid documents, and a Letter Agreement with Coahoma Pride. A $5,315.00 proposal for a new sign at the Coahoma Inn was also approved.

• Approved Coahoma City Park Splash Pad project (4-0)
• Approved Request for Proposal Bid Documents for Splash Pad (4-0)
• Approved Letter Agreement with Coahoma Pride (4-0)
• Approved $5,315.00 proposal from Lone Star Signs for Coahoma Inn sign (4-0)
• Approved August 16, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment of $180.50 to the Herald and $780.00 to the Attorney (4-0)

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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a salon/day spa, new murals, a grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop), adding curbs/pads to the walking track, and a splash pad. The board will also consider new property and business prospects, approve bills, and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, or personnel matters.

• Discuss and consider salon/day spa
• Discuss and consider new Coahoma murals
• Discuss and consider grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discuss and consider adding curbs/pads to walking track
• Discuss and consider/possible action on splash pad

The board approved presenting a proposal to City Council to partner on $33,747 for park curbs and dumpster pads. Members also reviewed splash pad quotes and approved payment of current bills. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to present $33,747 curb and dumpster pad project to City Council (5-0)
• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved payment of $225.00 attorney bill and $1,744.72 bill to Johansen’s (5-0)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several potential business developments and community improvements. The agenda includes discussions regarding a salon, a grocery store, and local murals.

• 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
• Discussion of possible action on Splash Pad

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)

Community Development Corporation

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

• Discuss and consider Salon/Day Spa
• Discuss and consider New Coahoma Murals
• Discuss and consider Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discuss and consider/Possible Action on Walking Track
• Discuss and consider/Possible Action on Splash Pad

The Coahoma Community Development Corporation approved a motion to add a path to the basketball court instead of a loop around a tree. The board reviewed two quotes for a splash pad project, with bids from Adventure Aquatic Play and Rain Deck, and agreed to send them for further input. No bills were approved, and no new property or projects were considered.

• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022 meeting (4-0)
• Approved motion to add path to basketball court instead of tree loop (4-0)
• Reviewed splash pad quotes: Adventure Aquatic Play ($229,123.10) and Rain Deck ($178,364.10)
• Agreed to send splash pad quotes to Sage Diller for input
• No bills approved
• No executive session required
• Adjourned meeting (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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corporation will meet to discuss potential new businesses including a salon/day spa and a grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop), as well as possible projects like a walking track and splash pad. The board may also consider new property and business prospects, and will review executive session rules for closed-door discussions.

• Discuss and consider Salon/Day Spa
• Discuss and consider Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discuss and consider Walking Track
• Discuss and consider Splash Pad
• Discuss and consider Executive Session for legal or personnel matters

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved minutes from its May 10, 2022 meeting and heard updates on several projects. The city has approved moving forward with a walking track, with the project approved up to $65,000 and work projected to start within two weeks. A splash pad proposal was found not feasible due to water usage and cost, and the board will wait for new specifications. No bills were approved and no executive session was required.

• Approved May 10, 2022 minutes (5-0)
• Walking track project approved up to $65,000; work projected to start within 2 weeks
• Splash pad project not feasible at this time; board will wait for new specs
• No bills to approve
• No executive session required
• Motion to adjourn passed (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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp. approved hiring Sage Diller with EHT to begin engineering and planning for the Splash Pad Project, in partnership with Coahoma Pride. The board also approved buying three larger replacement trees for up to $3,000 total and paying a $2,420.00 advertising bill from Conway Data Inc. It approved the November meeting minutes and heard updates on the grocery store, the walking track, and possible murals, but took no action on those items.

• Approved hiring Sage Diller with EHT to begin engineering and planning for the Splash Pad Project (5-0)
• Approved purchase of three larger replacement trees up to $1,000 each, total up to $3,000 (5-0)
• Approved $2,420.00 bill from Conway Data Inc. for advertising in Texas EDC publication (5-0)
• Approved November meeting minutes as written (5-0)
• Adjourned at 8:30 pm (5-0)
• No executive session required

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 City Council will meet to discuss and possibly approve a contract for the TXCDBG Wastewater System Improvements Project, contingent on funding agency approval. The meeting includes standard procedural items and adjournment.

• Possible action on Contract Award for TXCDBG (#7220099) Wastewater System Improvements Project, contingent upon funding agency concurrence

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

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corporation will meet to discuss and possibly take action on several community projects, including a splash pad, spa, grocery store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop), and a walking track. The board may also adjourn into executive session for legal or personnel matters.

• Possible action on Splash Pad project
• Discussion on Spa project
• Discussion on Grocery Store (SR Coahoma 1 Stop)
• Discussion on Walking Track project
• Possible executive session for legal or personnel matters

The Coahoma Development Corp. met on April 12, 2022, and approved the minutes of its March 8 and March 29 meetings by 5-0 votes. The board discussed updated splash pad quotes of about $115,000 and $175,000, with the Coahoma Pride Association having raised about $60,000, but took no action. After a lengthy discussion on whether a walking track or splash pad should take priority, the board decided to meet with the City Council before deciding whether to contribute to either project. The board also asked for a proposal on replacing dead trees in front of the football field before considering that request.

• Approved March 8 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved March 29 special meeting minutes (5-0)
• No action on splash pad; board will meet with City Council before deciding on contributing to splash pad or walking track
• No executive session required
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0)

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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp board will hold 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 enter executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters.

• Discuss and consider TEDC Guide publication expenses
• Discuss and consider splash pad project
• Discuss and consider walking track project
• Possible executive session for legal, real estate, personnel, security, or economic development matters

The board approved the publication of a 1/3 page vertical ad in the TEDC Guide. Members discussed a splash pad and walking track proposal but requested formal written bids for the next meeting.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 1/3 page vertical ad in TEDC Guide (7-0)

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)

Community Development Corporation

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss several community projects and business opportunities. The board will consider hiring staff for paperwork and reports, as well as potential developments regarding a grocery store and a park walking track.

• Hiring a person for paperwork and reports
• Discussion of SR Coahoma 1 Stop grocery store
• Proposed walking track at the park
• Discussion of new property and business prospects
• Approval of current bills

The Coahoma Development Corp. met March 8, 2022 with four members present and three absent. The board approved a park walking track bid of $59,920.00, contingent upon City Counsel approval, and approved a $1,000.00 bill for Bowman. A proposal to hire someone for board paperwork and reports was tabled until the April meeting because more details on duties and time required were needed.

• Approved park walking track bid at $59,920.00, contingent on City Counsel approval (4/0)
• Approved $1,000.00 bill for Bowman (4/0)
• Approved February 8, 2022 minutes (4/0)
• Tabled hiring a person for CDC paperwork and reports until the April meeting
• Adjourned (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)