City of Coleman
Announcements

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
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1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
  (THE CITY COUNCIL MAY APPROVE ALL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WITH ONE MOTION) - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN.
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular meetings held on April 18, 2013.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Code Enforcement Report for April, 2013.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Police Department Report for April, 2013.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Municipal Court Report for April, 2013.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss, and or take actions regarding the approval of the Professional Fees for April, 2013.
  6. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Progress Reports on the Texas Water Development Board Project for April, 2013.
  7. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the Lake Levels for Hords Creek and Lake Coleman. (From the September 2012 rains through the present)
6. RECOGNITION OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH OF 2013. Mayor Carolyn Merriman will present the Award.
7. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN: (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
8. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the second reading of an ordinance for the demolition of old dilapidated structures within the City Limits of the City of Coleman - Lois Rockefeller, City Attorney.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the first reading of an Ordinance revising the City utility disconnection policy - Lois Rockefeller, City Attorney.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the proposed roofing program as recommended by the 4-B EDC Community Coalition Program - Zac Allen, President of the 4-B EDC, CCC.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the presentation of the quarterly occupancy tax report for the period ending March 31, 2013 - Mary Griffis, Executive Director, Coleman Chamber of Commerce.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of a Resolution adopting the new maintenance agreement between the City of Coleman and the Texas Department of Transportation - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of an Escrow Agreements with the Coleman County State Bank and the approval of Resolutions authorizing the Texas Water Development Board to close on the 2008 Certificates of Obligation Issue Loan and Forgiveness Loan with the City of Coleman - City Manager, Paul Catoe
    The following actions must be acted on independently:
    - Consider and take appropriate action on all matters incident and related to the approval of an Escrow Agreement relating to the "City of Coleman, Texas, Tax and Utility System Surplus Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2008", including the adoption of a Resolution authorizing such escrow agreement.
    - Consider and take appropriate action on all matters incident and related to the grant approval by the Texas Water Development Board, including the adoption of a Resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the Loan Forgiveness Agreement and an Escrow Agreement relating thereto.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the passage of a resolution to temporarily close portions of Highway 206 from 10th Street and then proceeding North to the intersection of Highway 206 and Highway 153 and then Northward to the Coleman County Court House and then back South to 10th street in order to conduct a Rodeo Parade on June 15, 2013 - Chief, Jay Moses.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the canvassing of the results of the May 11, 2013 Election - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
  6. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the City Secretary swearing in the Council Members for a two year period.
  7. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the appointment of a Mayor Pro Tem.
  8. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and Alternate Municipal Court Judge to run consistent with the term of the Mayor.
  9. The City council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the appointment of a City Attorney.
10. STAFF COMMENTS: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  1. 1. The City Council may consider, discuss and approve the Financial Report for the month of April, 2013 - City Manager, Paul Catoe
11. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (NONE)
12. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS MATTERS RELATED TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.087 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE.
13. UPON RETURNING TO OPEN SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ISSUES AS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
14. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME: __________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on May 13^th at ____3:15 ___P.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Monday, May 13, 2013

Posted
Monday, April 15, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

regular meeting

APRIL 18, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
4. CONSENT AGENDA:
  (THE CITY COUNCIL MAY APPROVE ALL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WITH ONE MOTION) - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN.
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular meetings held on March 21 and April 4, 2013.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Code Enforcement Report for March, 2013.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Police Department Report for March, 2013.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Municipal Court Report for March, 2013.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss, and or take actions regarding the approval of the Professional Fees for March, 2013.
  6. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Progress Reports on the Texas Water Development Board Project for March, 2013.
  7. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the Lake Levels for Hords Creek and Lake Coleman. (From the September 2012 rains through the present)
5. RECOGNITION OF THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH OF 2013. Mayor Carolyn Merriman will present the Award.
6. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN: (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
7. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a proposed easement for the installation of a fiber optic cable across portions of Lake Coleman - Danny Cook, Coleman County Telephone Cooperative.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a funding determination letter from the Texas Water Development Board - Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project - Project No. 73662.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the first reading of an ordinance for the demolition of old dilapidated structures within the City Limits of the City of Coleman - Lois Rockefeller, City Attorney.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a revision in the City's utility disconnection policy and authorizing the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the proposed revision - City Manager, Paul Catoe and Nancy Berry, Director of Utility Services.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of a proclamation declaring April as the Sexual Assault Awareness Month for 2013 – Joan Blisard, The Ark.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding providing assistance to the Coleman Bluecat Booster Club regarding the installation and the removal of their banners - Joan Ethridge, President of the Coleman Bluecat Booster Club.
9. STAFF COMMENTS: THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and approve the Financial Report for the month of March, 2013 - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (NONE)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION:
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.071 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE.
  1. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE DISCUSSING A CONTRACT MATTER WITH REGARD TO EDDIE HODGES AGREEMENT WHICH IS ASSOCIATED WITH HIS LAND.
  2. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE DISCUSSING A LEGAL MATTER REGARDING THE PURCHASE, INSTALLATION AND USEAGE OF A PUMP & MOTOR FROM ODESSA PUMPS.
12. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION:
  1. UPON RETURNING TO OPEN SESSION, THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY CONSIDER, DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY MATTERS DISCUSSED WHILE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
13. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME: __________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on APRIL 15th^st at ____2:18 ___P.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Monday, April 15, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 04, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

called meeting

April 04, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN::
5. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN: (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
6. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a presentation by Bobby Zesch regarding the bids received for Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance and Eye Care Insurance - Bobby Zesch, of Zesch & Pickett will provide members of the City Council and staff with copies of spread sheets regarding the bid tabulations received by the City on March 21, 2013.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the amendments to the City of Coleman, City Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 - Merritt, McLane & Hamby.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions proclaiming Sunday, April 14, 2013 as a day of prayer for rain of all churches and places of worship in the City of Coleman - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
7. STAFF COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (NONE)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (NONE)
9. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME: __________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on April 1^st at ____9:51___A.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Monday, April 01, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

regular meeting

Thursday, MARCH 21, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE IN ATTENDANCE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
  
  (THE CITY COUNCIL MAY APPROVE ALL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WITH ONE MOTION) - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN.
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on February 21, 2013.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Code Enforcement Report for February, 2013.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Police Department Report for February, 2013.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Municipal Court Report for February, 2013.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss, and or take actions regarding the approval of the Professional Fees for February, 2013.
  6. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Progress Reports on the Texas Water Development Board Project for February, 2013.
  7. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the Lake Levels for Hords Creek and Lake Coleman. (From the September 2012 rains through the present)
6. RECOGNITION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY OF 2013. Mayor Carolyn Merriman will present the Award
7. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN: (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
8. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
  
  (NONE)
9. RECEIPT OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and take actions regarding the opening of insurance bids for health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and life insurance - Mayor, Carolyn Merriman shall open the bids and pass them to Bobby Zesch of Zesch and Pickett who will read the bids out loud. Mr. Zesch shall also discuss the City's loss ratio with the City Council. (There will be three bids from each Vendor. One for Bobby Zesch, one for the City Manager and one for the City Secretary.)
  2. The City Council shall then request that the firm of Zesh and Pickett evaluate the Employee Health Insurance, dental insurance, eye care insurance and life insurance Proposals and bring back a recommendation to the Members of the City Council on April 4, 2013 for possible actions by the City Council - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and take actions regarding a Presentation from Bobby Zesch regarding the new insurance laws and how they will affect the City of Coleman in the future - Bobby Zesch of Zesch & Pickett.
10. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a revision of the City's Adjudication Certificate for Hords Creek to provide domestic, irrigation and recreational purposes in addition to Municipal purposes - City Manager, Paul Catoe
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of a resolution confirming the actions of the City Council taken on February 21, 2013 regarding Sections 2.09, 5.07 and 6.02 describing all functions of each section of the City Charter authorizing the City Manager to supervise all departments with the exception of the Police Department - Lois Rockefeller, City Attorney.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions to regarding the presentation and approval of the City's Financial Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 - Merritt, McLane & Hamby.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the proposed Energy Enhancement Roofing Assistance Program having being previously adopted by the 4-B Coleman Community Coalition - Zac Allen President of the 4-B CCC.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a request from the 4-B Coleman Community Coalition to approve the 1st reading of a Resolution regarding the City's participation in an Energy Enhancement Roofing Assistance Plan having been previously adopted by the Coleman Community Coalition 4-B EDC - Zac Allen, President of the 4-B CCC.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the passage of a Resolution for the TxDOT Gateway Monument Project as adopted by the 4-B Coleman Community Coalition - Zac Allen, President of the 4-B CCC.
    
    Submittal Requirements for Gateway Monument Proposals are as follows:
    - A Gateway Monument proposal must be supported by the local entity that has jurisdiction in the area where the Gateway monument will be incorporated. The local entity shall issue an adopted resolution or other official document recommending approval of the proposed design of the Gateway Monument and requesting installation within the operational highway right-of-way - Zac Allen, President 4-B CCC.
12. STAFF COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and approve the financial report for the month of February, 2013 - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions setting the annual clean-up campaign date for Saturday, 04-20-13 - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (NONE)
14. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME: __________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on February 18^th at ____1:54___P.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Monday, March 18, 2013

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT FOR MAYOR, COUNCIL MEMBER, EAST WARD, WEST WARD, AND CHIEF OF POLICE
Notice Is Hereby Given Of A Drawing To Determine The Order In Which The Names Of Candidates Are To Be Printed On The Ballot For The General Election To Be Held On May 11, 2013, In The City Of Coleman, Texas. The Drawing Will Be Held At 4:30 P.M. On March 8, 2013 At 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas 76834. I Certify That The Above Notice Of Drawing Was Posted At City Hall, 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas On The 4th Day Of March, 2013 At 9:00 A.M

AVISO PARA ESCOGER ORDEN DE LUGAR EN VOTACION PARA el ALCALDE, MIEMBRO de CONCILIO, BARRIO de ESTE, BARRIO DE el OESTE, Y el JEFE DE POLICIA
Advierta por la presente es dado de un dibujo a determinar la order en la que los nombres de candidatos son de ser impresos en la votaciOn para la eleecion general ser aguantado el 11 de mayo de 2013, en la Ciudad de Coleman, Tejas. El dibujo sera tenido en 4:30 de la tarde el 8 de marzo de 2013 en 200 W. El S. del roble de Virginia, Coleman, Tejas 76834.
Posted Monday, March 04, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

regular meeting

February 21, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN::
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held on January 17, 2013 and the called meeting held on January 28, 2013.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Code Enforcement Report for January, 2013.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Police Department Report for January, 2013.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Municipal Court Report for January, 2013.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss, and or take actions regarding the approval of the Professional Fees for January, 2013.
  6. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Progress Reports on the Texas Water Development Board Project for January, 2013.
  7. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the Lake Levels for Hords Creek and Lake Coleman. (From the September 2012 rains through the present)
6. RECOGNITION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY OF 2013. Mayor Carolyn Merriman will present the Award
7. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN: (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
8. PUBLIC HEARING(S) - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
  
  (NONE)
9. PRESENTATION BY KEN MARTIN OF JACOB & MARTIN LTD.
  
  City Engineer, Ken Martin with Jacob & Martin LTD. will make a presentation to the City Council regarding the Proposals received for an engineering firm, a Financial Advisor, and the selection of Bond Counsel regarding an application process for funding through the Texas Water Development Board for a 50% loan and 50% grant for the expansion of the City's waste water collection system. The first stage will be for Engineering and design of the project and the second stage will be for the construction phase of the project.
  
  Mr. Martin will also discuss the possible passage of a resolution which will authorize the designated firms to proceed with an application for a 50% loan and 50% grant for the expansion of the waste water collection system.
10. RECEIPT OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS: THE CITY COUNCIL SHALL OPEN THE PROPOSALS RECEIVED ON 02-20-13 - MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and take actions regarding all matters relating to the approval and authorization of the execution of a contract for engineering services for the TWDB Collection System Expansion Project - Mayor, Carolyn Merriman.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and take actions regarding all matters relating to the approval and authorization of the execution of a contract for Financial Advisory Services for the TWDB Collection System Expansion Project - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and take actions regarding all matters relating to the approval and authorization of the execution of a contract for Bond Counsel Services for the TWDB Collection System Expansion Project - Mayor, Carolyn Merriman.
11. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding all matters incident and related to a request from the Texas Water Development Board authorizing the filing of an Application for Financial Assistance to expand the waste water collection system, including the adoption of a Resolution pertaining thereto - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a raw water tap on the new Hords Creek water line at some future date to provide a secondary source of raw water supply to the Coleman Country Club.
    - The Members of the City Council may also consider, discuss and take actions regarding the authorization for approval of an agreement between the City of Coleman and the Coleman County Country Club to consider the cost of raw water from the Hords Creek Line, the cost of a water tap, the cost of a new 2" water meter and the installation of a pressure reduction valve for the 4" Country Club line among other issues related to the volumes of water which will be distributed - City Attorney, Lois Rockefeller.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the first reading of an ordinance outlining the provisions for the demolition of dilapidated residential, commercial and industrial building structures within the city limits of the City of Coleman - City Attorney, Lois Rockefeller.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of a resolution confirming the actions of the City Council taken in 2005 authorizing the appointment of a Council Member to the 4A EDC Board of Directors and determining that this did not conflict with Section 2.03 of the City Charter as per a city council meeting conducted on July 5, 2012.
12. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions to approve the "Racial Profiling Report" for the Calendar Year 2012 - Police Chief, of Lake Coleman, Wally Dobbins.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions to regarding the presentation and approval of the City's Financial Audit for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2012 - Merritt, McLane & Hamby.
13. STAFF COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and approve the financial report for the month of January, 2013 - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a memorandum in reference to the loss of Trinity Industries and the reduction in force for Wind Clean - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
14. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (None)
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  1. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS LEGAL MATTERS WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 551.071 OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGARDING THE LEGAL INTERPRETATION OF SECTION 2.09, 6.02 AND 5.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER.
  2. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.074 OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE RELATED TO THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE CITY MANAGER, THE CITY SECRETARY, AND THE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE AS REQUESTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TRACY RANKIN.
16. UPON RETURNING TO OPEN SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTIONS THEY MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE IN REFERENCE TO THE ITEMS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
17. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME: __________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on February 15^th at ____1:54___P.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Friday, February 15, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

called meeting

January 28, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
5. CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE}
6. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
  (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
7. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding appointment of a Council Member for the East Ward to take the place of Howard Childress for the remainder of his unexpired term. - Carolyn Merriman, Mayor.
  2. In the event the Members of the City Council appoint a new member to the City Council to represent the East Ward, then in that event the new Council Member may be sworn in by the City Secretary and immediately take office - Carolyn Merriman, Mayor.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of an order calling for a Municipal Election for May 11, 2013 to elect a Mayor; a Council Member for the East Ward; a Council Member for the West Ward; to elect a Chief of Police; to Consider Proposition No. 1. - amending Sections 2.01 and 2.02 and any related sections of the City Charter or Proposition No. 2. - does not amend Sections 2.01 and 2.02 and any related sections of the City Charter - Karen Langley, City Secretary.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the appointment of an Election Judge, Alternate Election Judge, and the Early Voting Clerks for the May 11, 2013 Municipal Election - Karen Langley, City Secretary.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the possible approval of a contract for conducting elections for the City of Coleman and the Coleman Independent School District - Karen Langley, City Secretary.
9. STAFF COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (None)
10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (None)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO CONDUCT AN EVALUATION REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CITY MANAGER PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE 551. O74.
12. UPON RETURNING TO OPEN SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ANY ACTIONS THEY MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE
13. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME:__________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on January 25, 2013 at ____8:15___A.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Friday, January 25, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

regular meeting

January 17, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
5. CONSENT AGENDA:
  (THE CITY COUNCIL MAY APPROVE ALL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS WITH ONE MOTION)
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the minutes from the regular meetings held on December 20, 2012, January 3, 2013 and January 10, 2013.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Code Enforcement Report for December, 2012.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Police Department Report for December, 2012.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Municipal Court Report for December, 2012.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss, and or take actions regarding the approval of the Professional Fees for December, 2012.
  6. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the Progress Reports on the Texas Water Development Board for December, 2012.
  7. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the Lake Levels for Hords Creek and Lake Coleman. (From the September 2012 rains through the present)
6. RECOGNITION OF THE EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER OF 2012. Mayor Carolyn Merriman will present the Awards.
7. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
8. PUBLIC HEARING(S): (NONE)
9. RECEIPT OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS: (NONE)
10. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding an Ordinance passed on the second reading on this the 17^th day of January, 2013 considering all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "The City of Coleman, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013", including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the City of Coleman - as prepared and submitted by Chris Settle, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the second reading of an Ordinance on this 17th day of January, 2013 approving the Budget Amendments Number 01, 02, 03 & 04 as approved on the first reading on the 3rd day of January 2013 - City Manager Paul Catoe.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding an application for a 210 Permit Modification through the Texas Administrative Code, which would allow the City of Coleman Water Treatment Plant to utilize backwash wastewater for use at the Coleman Country Club, the Snailum Property, and Memory Lake - Zac Allen, President of the Coleman Country Club.
  4. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a tap on the Hords Creek water line at some future date to provide a secondary source of raw water supply to the Coleman Country Club. The Members of the City Council may also consider, discuss and take actions regarding authorization for the City Attorney to prepare an agreement to consider the cost of the raw water and the terms regarding the use of the raw water - Zac Allen, President of the Coleman Country Club.
  5. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding a clarification of the motion which was made after the Town Hall Meeting as agenda item number 2 on January 10, 2013 - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
11. NEW BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of a quarterly report as presented by the 4-B Coleman Community Coalition - Zac Allen, President of 4-B.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions on the quarterly report on the Occupancy Tax Report for October, November, and December of 2012 - Mary Griffis, Executive Director of the Coleman, Texas Chamber of Commerce.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions to approve the "Racial Profiling Report" for the Calendar Year 2012 - Police Chief, Jay Moses.
12. STAFF COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and approve the financial report for the month of December, 2012 - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (None)
14. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME:__________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on January 17, 2013 at ____4:00___P.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Monday, January 14, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL - TOWN HALL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

Town Hall Meeting

January 10, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
5. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
  (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
6. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. Town Hall Meeting:
    
    Mayor Carolyn Merriman will make the opening remarks with regards to the Town Hall Meeting in reference to placing a proposition on the ballot for the continuation of the North, South, East and West wards as established in Section 2.02 of the City Charter or the amendment of the City Charter through the elimination of the North, South, East & West Wards as proposed to be placed on the May 11, 2013 ballot. The voters of Coleman will then be allowed to make the final decision regarding whether or not candidates running for position of a City Council Member will be allowed to run at large rather than by a specific ward.
    Citizens of Coleman will be allowed to speak at the podium on their preference regarding this issue of wards for a maximum of 5 minutes. Individuals must state their name, and must be a resident of the City of Coleman in order to make a presentation before the City Council or be represented by someone who is representing residents of the City of Coleman. The City Secretary will be the time keeper and will notify the Mayor when an individual's time is up. Only one individual will be allowed to speak at a time.
  2. Upon completion of The Town Hall Meeting, the City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding placing this item on the May 11th, 2013 election as a proposition for the voters of Coleman to determine - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
7. STAFF COMMENTS:
  
  The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding any item listed on this agenda item. (Only those items listed may be presented and discussed by the City Staff and or City Council)
  
  (None Listed)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding any item listed on this agenda item. (Only those items listed may be presented and discussed by the City Council)
  
  (None Listed)
9. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING: TIME______________
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on January 07, 2013 at ____9:55___A.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Monday, January 07, 2013

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

meeting

January 3, 2013

6:00 P.M.

MEMBERS PRESENT:
_____________________________________________________________
MEMBERS ABSENT:
_______________________________________________________________
1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR CAROLYN MERRIMAN
2. INVOCATION: (THE MAYOR MAY CALL ON ANYONE SHE MAY CHOOSE TO GIVE THE INVOCATION. THE MAYOR MAY ALSO CALL ON ANYONE ELSE WHO MAY WANT TO GIVE AN INVOCATION ON BEHALF OF ANY OTHER RELIGION OR RELIGIOUS BELIEF)
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
5. HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
  (Visitors shall be limited to no more than (5) five minutes to address the Council. Council Members may not respond to visitors making statements but may authorize the City Manager to place any item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
6. OLD BUSINESS:
  1. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding an Ordinance passed on the first reading on this the 3rd day of January, 2013 considering all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of Coleman, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013", including the adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to authorized officials of the City - Chris Settle, Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
  2. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the approval of the first reading an Ordinance on this 3rd, day of January, 2013; approving the Budget Amendments Number 01, 02, 03, & 04 as approved by the City Council in a regular meeting on December 20, 2012. - City Manager, Paul Catoe.
  3. The City Council may consider, discuss and or take actions regarding the appointment of an individual who may have submitted an interest in a position for a place on the East Ward of the City Council - Mayor Carolyn Merriman.
  4. Introduction of the new Economic Development Coordinator of the 4-B Corporation - Zac Allen.
7. STAFF COMMENTS:
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY STAFF AND OR CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (None)
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
  
  THE CITY COUNCIL MAY DISCUSS AND OR TAKE ACTIONS REGARDING ANY ITEM LISTED ON THIS AGENDA. (ONLY THOSE ITEMS LISTED MAY BE PRESENTED AND DISCUSSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL)
  
  (None)
9. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING:
The City Council of the City of Coleman reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters as listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections: 551.071 (Consultation with the City Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property, 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations) 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.087 (Economic Development).

I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas is a true and correct copy of the said notice and that a said copy of this notice was then posted on the front window of the City Hall of said City in Coleman, Texas in a location convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said notice was posted on December 31, 2012 at ____11:30___A.M. and remained so posted continuously at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.

The City of Coleman is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodations and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Secretary by calling 325-625-4116 or by going by 200 W. Liveoak, Coleman, Texas 76834, during normal business hours at least (48) forty-eight hours in advance of the scheduled meeting.

Posted
Tuesday, January 01, 2013

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