AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2011; 6:00 P.M.
COLEMAN CITY HALL
200 W. LIVEOAK, COLEMAN, TEXAS 76834

  • A special called meeting of the City Council of the City of Coleman will be held on September 22, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. The following subjects will be considered by the City Council and may be considered in any order that is most convenient for the City Council.
  • PRESENT:______________________________________________________________
  • ABSENT:_______________________________________________________________
    1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER: MAYOR PRO TEM - TRACY RANKIN
    2. INVOCATION:
    3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
    4. WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
    5. RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
      (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 the item on the agenda for a future meeting for discussion and or action.)
    7. PUBLIC HEARING (S):
      (NONE)
    8. RECEIPT OF BIDS OR PROPOSALS
      (NONE)
    9. CONSENT AGENDA
      (NONE)
    10. OLD BUSINESS:
      (NONE)
    11. NEW BUSINESS:
      1. The City Council may consider, discuss and take actions regarding the proposed budget for FY 2011 - 2012. Items to be discussed are as follows: (The City Council may change any portion of the budget items discussed)
        • Any items which may have been discussed in the special called meetings on 09-19-11 and 09-20-11.
        • Discussions regarding salaries for City Employees within the new budget for FY 2011-2012.
        • Discussions regarding merit raises based on Employee evaluations (performance) verses cost of living raises.
        • Discussions regarding retirement benefits being paid for some city employees while other employees are not receiving the same benefits.
          City Manager's recommendations
        • Discussions regarding the City paying the social security benefits for all employees which is normally paid by City Employees.
          City Manager's recommendations
        • Discussions regarding longevity pay for City Employees in lieu of paying social security benefits.
        • Discussions regarding utility rates and other charges by the City of Coleman to determine if adjustments need to be made.
        • Discussions regarding special projects in the General Fund and Utility Fund.
        • Discussions regarding debt service schedules in the General Fund and Utility Fund.
      2. Discussions and possible actions regarding any final revisions to the proposed budget for FY 2011- 2012 which have not been previously made.
    12. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
      (Only those items listed may be presented by the City Manager)
    13. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
      (Only those items listed may be presented by the City Council)
    14. 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 551.086 (Economic Development).

    I, Karen Langley do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the governing body 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______Sept. 16, 2011 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.