Coahoma public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Coahoma City Council meeting on December 16, 2025 will discuss and consider a range of items, including a Water Worth presentation, a variance letter from Michael Cole, a SilverLeaf variance request for StoneCreek, a dumpster request for James Sparks (StoneCreek), and post office repairs. The agenda also includes discussion of CDC updates, code enforcement, and budget revisions. No decisions are indicated; the items are listed for discussion.

• Water Worth presentation
• Michael Cole-Variance Letter
• SilverLeaf Variance Request for StoneCreek
• Dumpster Request for James Sparks (StoneCreek)
• Post Office repairs

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative and infrastructure items. The agenda includes considerations for zoning changes, budget revisions, and the purchase of a vehicle and trench shoring.

• Zoning in Stonecreek addition (Cheyenne Arguello)
• Manufactured Home (Augustine Martinez)
• Budget Revisions
• Purchase or lease of Vehicle
• Abatement of Properties

The council approved the prior meeting minutes (4‑0). It voted to begin the specific‑use permit process for a manufactured home at 207 S. 6. The council approved a $9,944 purchase from USA Blue Book for trench shoring (4‑0). Budget revisions were tabled until December and current bills were approved (both 4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Authorized start of specific‑use permit process for 207 S. 6 manufactured home
• Approved purchase of trench shoring from USA Blue Book for $9,944.00 (4-0)
• Tabled budget revisions until December meeting (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 pm (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss various administrative updates, including a variance request and property abatements. The body will also consider contracts for code enforcement and the purchase of a vehicle following an accident.

• Variance letter for 413 S. 5th
• Contract for code enforcement with Cornerstone
• Abatement of properties
• Purchase of vehicle following an accident
• Water tower lease

The council approved the previous meeting minutes, reappointed the CEDC board, denied the Oncor rate case, hired CornerStone Code Enforcement for six months, and approved current bills. Each motion passed with a 4-0 vote. The council then adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Reappointed CEDC board (4-0)
• Denied Oncor rate case (4-0)
• Approved hiring CornerStone Code Enforcement for six months (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a proposed 2025 ad valorem tax rate of 0.303210 per $100.00 of value. The body will also review a change order for a wastewater lagoon project and discuss various city contracts and permits.

• Public hearing and consideration of 2025 Adval Tax Rate of 0.303210 per $100.00 of value
• Change Order Number 1 for USDA-Rural Development Wastewater Lagoon Improvements Project
• Brian Johnson request for a Modular Home
• Water Tower Lease and Water Worth Contract
• Review of permit rates and forms

The council approved the August 11 and August 28, 2025 meeting minutes and set the 2025 ad valorem tax at $0.303210 per $100 of assessed value. It also approved several contracts, including a $4,990 water‑tower lease, a change order for the USDA wastewater lagoon project, and the Ferguson bid for street signs with a budget amendment. Permit rates were approved to take effect immediately, while the camera purchase was postponed to the October meeting. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved August 11, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved 2025 ad valorem tax at $0.303210 per $100 value (3-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for USDA wastewater lagoon project (3-0)
• Approved Water Tower invoice and contract $4,990 per year (3-0)
• Approved permit rates and form effective immediately (3-0)
• Approved Ferguson bid for street signs with budget amendment (3-0)
• Approved current bills (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp board will meet on September 9, 2025 to discuss several items. They will consider a park improvement project involving new playground equipment and new street signs south of the railroad. The board will also review the CEDC financial report and vote on officer positions. The meeting may include an executive session for matters such as real‑property deliberation or economic development.

• Discuss and consider park improvement project – playground equipment
• Discuss and consider new street signs south of railroad
• Discuss and consider CEDC financial report
• Vote on board officer positions: chairman, vice‑chairman, secretary, treasurer
• Discuss and consider new properties, projects, or businesses

The council approved the August 1 minutes (5‑0). Members were nominated and elected to the same leadership roles—Chairman Kelly Seales, Vice‑Chairman Cody Ditto, Treasurer Richard Crawford, Secretary Kandi Campbell—and the election was accepted (5‑0). The Treasurer's financial report was approved (5‑0) and a $2,000 audit bill was paid (5‑0). The meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved August 1 minutes (5‑0)
• Nominated current board members for positions (5‑0)
• Elected Chairman Kelly Seales, Vice‑Chairman Cody Ditto, Treasurer Richard Crawford, Secretary Kandi Campbell (5‑0)
• Accepted election results for board positions (5‑0)
• Approved Treasurer report as submitted (5‑0)
• Approved payment of $2,000 audit bill (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council meeting on August 28, 2025 will consider the previous minutes, allow public comment, and discuss the 2025 tax rate. The council may enter executive session for matters listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Consider previous meeting minutes
• Public comment (max five minutes per speaker)
• Discussion of the 2025 tax rate
• Employee Forum – possible executive session
• Adjournment

The City Council approved a VAR of 0.303210 per $100 to be discussed on September 16, 2025. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. The council also voted to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m., which also passed 4-0.

• Approved VAR of 0.303210 per $100 for Sep 16 discussion (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:45 p.m. (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to review financial reports and current bills. The board will discuss a park improvement project and a new auditor agreement. The meeting may include an executive session for legal, personnel, or economic development matters.

• New Auditor Agreement/Billing
• Park Improvement Project
• CEDC Financial Report
• New Properties/Projects/Businesses

The council approved the July 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0). It also approved payment for a new auditor agreement, again unanimously (4‑0). The board discussed a park improvement project involving a sand volleyball court, benches, playground equipment, and shade sails, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Cody Ditto.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved payment for new auditor agreement (4-0)
• Discussed park improvement project – no decision taken
• No current bills to approve
• Meeting adjourned after motion

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will meet to discuss a water contract, the purchase of new street signs, and the adoption of an ordinance defining the city's official limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction. The meeting will also include public comment and the consideration of various community maintenance items.

• Adoption of ordinance for official city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction
• Consideration of water contract
• Purchase of new street signs
• Consideration of retaining pond at $50.00 per ton
• Public comment on agenda items

The council approved the meeting minutes and adopted the current official city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction boundary map. It also approved a retaining‑wall motion, a 30‑day extension for 121 S 2″ with specific conditions, and the current bills. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved retaining wall motion (5-0)
• Adopted city limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction map (5-0)
• Approved 30‑day extension for 121 S 2″ with stipulations (5-0)
• Approved current bills (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will vote on an ordinance to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation up to $1,952,000. It will also discuss a resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's July 31 rate change, and review demolition bids for properties on Culp Street. Additional topics include a water works contract, code enforcement, and repairs to the clown tank.

• Ordinance to issue $1,952,000 in tax and revenue certificates (Series 2025)
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company's July 31, 2025 rate change
• Demolition bids for 402 Culp properties at 202 N., 121 S., and 102 Ash
• Discussion of Water Works contract
• Discussion of Clown Tank repairs

The Coahoma City Council approved the previous meeting minutes and a tax and revenue certificate ordinance for up to $1,952.000. It also suspended the Oncor rate change request, awarded a $12,025 demolition contract to Wes Baird, approved current bills, and tabled the retaining‑pond item until August. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing tax and revenue certificates up to $1,952.000 (4-0)
• Approved resolution suspending Oncor requested rate change (4-0)
• Awarded demolition bid to Wes Baird for $12,025.00 (4-0)
• Tabled retaining pond item on Echols until August meeting
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 P.M. (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp Board will meet on July 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM at City Hall. The agenda includes discussion and consideration of a mural project, a park improvement project, the CEDC financial report, current bills, upcoming TEDC training, and new property or business projects. The board may enter executive session for matters listed in the Texas Government Code.

• Discuss and consider Mural Project
• Discuss and consider Park Improvement Project
• Discuss and consider CEDC Financial Report
• Approve/Disapprove Current Bills
• Discuss and consider Upcoming TEDC Training

The council approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0 vote. The Treasurer's financial report was also approved unanimously. The board declared the mural project complete and removed it from the agenda, and left the park‑improvements item open for future action. The meeting was adjourned with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved May 13 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Treasurer report (6-0)
• Mural project declared complete and removed from agenda
• Park improvements left open for future action
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will meet on June 19, 2025 to consider a range of items. Topics include a contract with Water Worth, repairs to a clown tank, demolition orders for several properties, and various infrastructure and community service issues. The council will also hear a proclamation for the local softball team and accept public comments.

• Water Worth Contract
• Clown Tank Repairs
• Abatement of Properties: Demolition Ready Orders for 402 Culp (202 N. 4*, 121 8. 2™, 102 Ash)
• Sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, splash pad, cemetery and trash issues (including a dumpster request at 301 S Furrh)
• Presentation of a proclamation for the Coahoma Softball Team

The council approved the prior meeting minutes. It also approved a specific‑use permit for Jackie Murphree’s fence, authorized tank repairs and let Ray negotiate the water rate, and voted to demolish four listed properties. A dumpster was approved for 301 S. Furrh, current bills were approved, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.

• Approved previous minutes (4-0)
• Approved Jackie Murphree’s fence specific‑use permit (4-0)
• Approved tank repairs and authorized Ray to negotiate rate (4-0)
• Approved demolition of properties at 402 Culp, 202 N. 4", 121 S. 2" and 102 Ash (4-0)
• Approved dumpster placement at 301 S. Furrh (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 P.M. (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to approve minutes, discuss financial reports, and consider new properties or projects. The meeting may adjourn into executive session for personnel or legal matters.

• Approve/Disapprove Previous Minutes
• Discuss and Consider Mural Project
• Discuss and Consider Park Improvement Project
• Discuss and Consider CEDC Financial Report
• Discuss and Consider New Properties/Projects/Businesses

The council approved the minutes from the April 2025 meeting. It authorized up to $500 for a skylift rental to finish the Bulldog Mural. It also approved a $2,000 payment for advertising sponsorship of the All‑Stars Little League tournament. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Authorized skylift/manlift rental up to $500 for mural completion (4-0)
• Approved $2,000 advertising sponsorship for Little League tournament (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a school bond for the May election and CDC updates. The body will also consider action on public nuisance and substandard structure orders for specific addresses. Other discussions include property abatement and city infrastructure.

• Substandard structure and public nuisance order for 102 Ash St
• Substandard structure and public nuisance order for 121 S 2nd St
• Substandard structure and public nuisance order for 402 Culp Ave
• Discussion of School Bond for May Election
• Discussion of sewer, water, streets, street lights, parks, community center, splash pad, cemetery, and trash

The council approved the March 20 and March 27, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted several property abatement actions, including orders for 102 Ash and 300 S. 2™ with 30‑day deadlines for owners to secure or demolish the sites. The council also authorized the sale of old meters to an installation company and permitted Ray Seales to sell new meters to another city at fair market value. All motions carried, with 4‑0 votes on the abatement items.

• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved abatement of 102 Ash (4-0)
• Approved 30‑day owner security option for property (4-0)
• Approved 30‑day demolition deadline for property (4-0)
• Approved abatement of 300 S. 2™ (4-0)
• Authorized sale of old meters to installation company (motion carried)
• Authorized Ray Seales to sell new meters to another city at fair market value (motion carried)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to discuss a mural project and park improvements. The board will also review the CEDC financial report and consider new properties, projects, and businesses.

• Mural Project
• Park Improvement
• CEDC Financial Report
• New Properties/Projects/Businesses

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting. It also approved the contract for concrete pads and awnings at the park, the Treasurer’s report, and payment of three bills totaling $5,675. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved park contract with Denton & Bradley Metal Solution, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Treasurer report as presented (7-0)
• Approved and paid three bills: $375 and $450 for legal services, $4,850 for splash‑pad winterization (7-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the two bids received for the Sanitary Sewer System Improvements project, which is funded by USDA Rural Development, and consider awarding the construction contract pending agency concurrence. The council will also consider a trash service rate increase proposed by Republic Services, revisions to the city budget, and an employee forum on possible raises, which may be held in executive session. The meeting may include executive sessions for matters such as real‑property deliberation, gifts, personal matters, security, and economic development as allowed by Texas law.

• Review and possible award of sanitary sewer system improvements contract (2 bids) funded by USDA Rural Development
• Consider trash service rate increase proposed by Republic Services
• Consider revisions to the city budget
• Consider employee forum on raises (possible executive session)
• Potential executive sessions for topics listed under Texas Government Code sections

The council approved awarding the USDA Rural Development construction contract to JM Pipeline, contingent on funding (3‑0). It also approved a 7% increase in trash rates to be passed on to Republic Services customers (3‑0). A 4% salary raise for all city employees was approved (3‑0). Budget revisions to fund the trash rate increase and employee raises were adopted (3‑0).

• Award USDA Rural Development construction contract to JM Pipeline (3-0)
• Approve 7% trash rate increase for Republic Services customers (3-0)
• Approve 4% raise for all city employees (3-0)
• Approve budget revisions for trash increase and employee raises (3-0)
• Adjourn regular session (3-0)

City Council

The Coahoma City Council will discuss and consider several items, including a public hearing on the 2025 budget and the approval of Budget Ordinance #173. Other agenda items cover an easement at 508 S. 2™, an addendum to the legal services contract, and a water rate increase for the Big Spring Water Department. The meeting may enter executive sessions for matters listed on the agenda.

• Open Public Hearing on 2025 Budget
• Approval of Budget Ordinance #173
• Discuss and Consider Easement at 508 S. 2™ – Steve Dahlberg
• First Addendum to Legal Services Contract – Linda Sjogren
• Big Spring Water Dept. Water Increase Beginning March 2025

The council approved budget ordinance #173 and opened then closed a public budget hearing. It also approved the first addendum to the legal services contract with Linda Sjogren, a 2‑year lock‑in electricity rate with TXU, and a 7% water rate increase effective April 1, 2025. All motions carried with recorded vote counts.

• Approved previous minutes (3-0)
• Opened public hearing on the budget at 6:00 PM (3-0)
• Closed public hearing at 6:05 PM (3-0)
• Approved budget ordinance #173 (3-0)
• Approved first addendum to legal services contract with Linda Sjogren (4-0)
• Approved 7% water rate increase for all customers effective April 1, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved 2‑year lock‑in rate of 0.07968 with TXU, effective 6/1/2029‑6/1/2031 (4-0)
• Approved current bills (4-0)

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corporation Board will meet on March 11, 2025 to discuss and consider several agenda items. Items include a lease amendment for a health clinic, a request for qualifications and bids for a mural project, and a request for proposals and bids for a park improvement project, along with a legal services agreement amendment, a financial report, and new property proposals. The meeting may enter executive session for matters such as attorney consultation, real‑property deliberation, gifts, personnel, security measures, or economic development.

• Health Clinic Lease Amendment
• Mural Project RFQ & Bids
• Park Improvement Project RFP & Bids
• First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement (Linda Sjogren)
• CEDC Financial Report

City Council

The Coahoma City Council meeting on March 3, 2025 will address three items. Council members will vote on whether to cancel the 2025 election. They will also discuss a proposed fee for dangerous dog permits and review the FY 2025 budget before adjourning.

• Cancel 2025 Election
• Discuss Dangerous Dog Permit Fee
• Discuss FY 2025 Budget

City Council

The Coahoma City Council meeting will consider a range of items, including water infrastructure for S. Snyder Field Road, a performance agreement for the First Street Mural Project, replacement of a 4" water pump at the Clown Tank, and a request to limit war games at the park. The council will also review an Atmos Energy rate change resolution, budget revisions, a noise ordinance, property abatement, and various public works topics such as sewer, streets, street lights, parks, and trash. Public comment will be allowed before each item.

• Discuss water for S. Snyder Field Road and 120 (Benjamin Deaver)
• Discuss CDC Updates and First Street Mural Project Performance Agreement
• Discuss replacement of 4" water pump at Clown Tank
• Discuss Atmos Energy Denial of Rate Change Resolution #143
• Discuss Noise Ordinance

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will meet to consider a lease amendment for a health clinic and review bids for a mural project and park improvements. The board will also review the CEDC financial report and current bills.

• Health Clinic Lease Amendment
• Mural Project RFQ and bids
• Park Improvement Project RFP and bids
• CEDC Financial Report
• Review of new properties, projects, and businesses

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and consider a long-term lease of city park and recreational facilities to Youth Athletes Reaching Dreams.

• Long-term lease of city park and recreational facilities to Youth Athletes Reaching Dreams

City Council

The City Council will consider several resolutions and ordinances, including the creation of an emergency services district and the repeal of a minor curfew. The body will also discuss water services for S. Snyder Field Road and the 2025 order of election.

• Resolution granting consent to create Howard County Emergency Services District No.1
• Ordinance replacing Ordinance Number 36 with a penalty of up to $200 for violations
• Ordinance repealing Ordinance Number 60 regarding 'Minor Curfew'
• Resolution #142 for Oncor steering committee participation at eleven cents per capita
• Discussion of water for S. Snyder Field Road and 120

City Council

The Coahoma Development Corp will hold a public hearing regarding the 1% Street Mural Project. The board will also review bids for the mural project and specifications for park improvements.

• Public hearing for 1% Street Mural Project
• Review of Mural Project RFQ bids
• Discussion of Park Improvement specs and RFP
• Review of CEDC Financial Report
• Discussion of new properties, projects, and businesses

City Council

The City Council will discuss and possibly approve construction contracts for two USDA‑Rural Development‑funded projects: the Sanitary Sewer System Improvement and the Wastewater Lagoon Improvements. Both items are contingent on concurrence from the funding agency. The council will consider these contracts during the meeting.

• Construction contract award for Sanitary Sewer System Improvement project (USDA‑Rural Development funded, pending agency concurrence)
• Construction contract award for Wastewater Lagoon Improvements project (USDA‑Rural Development funded, pending agency concurrence)