City of Coleman
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January 2009 thru June 2009 Archives

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on June 18, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider Resolution No. 09-06 authorizing the exchange of real property owned by the City of Coleman (5.088 acre tract out of M. Benites survey # 670) for real property owned by James Bishop(Lot 3 Block 9 Phillips First Edition). Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will conduct a tour of improvements at the Coleman Municipal Air Port. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, June 29, 2009, 01:49 PM

Seminar for Elected and Appointed Governmental Officials

A Seminar for Elected and Appointed Governmental Officials was conducted at the Coleman Public Library Friday, June 26. The seminar as co-sponsored by the City of Coleman and Shotts, Pardue, Trevino and Guevara LLP, Attorneys at Law, from Lubbock, Texas. Pictured on the left is Jean Shotts and to his right is Mike Guevarra, attorneys who conducted the workshop. Attendees were from Coleman, Eastland, Santa Anna, Stamford and Cranfills Gap.

Those attending from Coleman were Councilman Harold Skelton, City Manager Larry Weise and City Secretary Sue Burleson.

Posted
Monday, June 29, 2009

CITY OF COLEMAN
ORDINANCE NO. 1107

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY ORDINANCE 834 WHICH DECLARES CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO BE A NUISANCE, PROVIDING FOR NOTICE AND HEARING TO ABATE, PROVIDING FOR INVOLUNTARY ABATEMENT BY THE CITY, DECLARING COST OF INVOLUNTARY ABATEMENT AS A LIEN, PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL AND ABATEMENT OF WEED AND BRUSH GROWTH, FIXING FINES FOR VIOLATION, PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF PRIOR EXISTING ORDINANCES ON SAME SUBJECT MATTER AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLEMAN:

SECTION ONE

That Section 8.06.002: Illustrative enumeration be amended as follows: The maintaining, using, placing, depositing, leaving or permitting to be or remain on ay public or private property any of the following items, conditions, or actions are hereby declared to be and constitute a nuisance and are therefore prohibited and unlawful; provided, however, this list shall not be deemed or construed to be conclusive, limiting or restrictive:
1. Grasses in excess of twelve (12) inches, noxious weeds, brush and/or other rank vegetation on tracks of land less than 5 acres including adjacent parkway and alleys.
1. Accumulation of rubbish, trash, refuse, junk and other abandoned materials, metals, lumber, stagnant water or any object or material that may cause injury, death or disease to human beings.
1. All disagreeable or obnoxious odors and stenches, as well as the conditions, substances and other causes which give rise to the emission or generation of such odors and stenches including: dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas, soot or cinders, in unreasonable quantities.
1. All appliances intended for indoor use, working or nonworking, used, stored, abandoned or junked anywhere in the public view.
2. Fences in a deteriorated condition or subject to falling down due to the lack of maintenance or damage or that are repaired with materials that are not compatible to the original.
3. Graffiti that is visible from public view or any private property other than on which the same exist.
4. Excessive accumulation of items intended for use outdoors that are not screened from public view.
5. Items on a porch, in a yard, under a carport, or within any area visible from the public view that are not intended for use outdoors or not made of material that is resistant to damage or deterioration from exposure to the outdoors.
6. Furniture intended for indoor use that is used, stored, abandoned or junked outside, including on a porch, in a yard, or under a carport.
7. Human waste or water that is deposited, stored, discharged or exposed in such a way as to be a potential instrument or medium in disease transmission.
8. Violations of Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code regarding junked vehicles, and as amended.
9. Vehicles in the yard of any residence excluding improved parking surfaces, or areas screened from the public view by an opaque fence.
SECTION TWO

That Section 8.06.004: Notice to abate: be amended to read:
Whenever a nuisance is found to exist within the city or within the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction, the Code Enforcement Official or some other duly designated officer of the city shall give ten (10) days written notice to the owner or occupant of the property upon which such nuisance exists or upon the person causing the nuisance. This written notice shall constitute an annual notice for a period of one year from the date of the notice and no further notices shall be required for enforcement.
SECTION THREE

This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage on the second and final reading and is ordained.

Passed and approved on first reading 4th day of June, 2009.

Passed and approved on second and final reading this 18th day of June, 2009.

Posted
Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 12:18 PM

CITY OF COLEMAN
ORDINANCE NO. 1106

AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING AND AUTHORIZING THE AMENDING OF CHAPTER 8 (OFFENSES AND NUISANCES), OF THE CITY OF COLEMAN CODE OF ORDINANCES TO READ AS FOLLOWS AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

Now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLEMAN, TEXAS:

SECTION ONE

That Article 8.01 be added to read: The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety, environment and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Coleman through the regulation of nuisances and offenses as defined within this chapter.
SECTION TWO

That Section 8.03.001: Chapter 683 Texas Transportation Code Adopted
Whereas, it is the desire of the City of Coleman, Texas, to prevent the accumulation of abandoned and junked vehicles within the city, to eliminate the health hazards associated with said vehicles and to abate the nuisances attributable to such vehicles, the City of Coleman hereby adopts Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code regarding junked motor vehicles in its entirety herein, as amended, and it shall serve as the city's ordinance for said vehicles. An alternative administrative procedure as outlined in Section 8.03.003 will be used in enforcement.
SECTION THREE

That Section 8.03.002 be amended to read: Definitions
Abandoned Motor Vehicle. A motor vehicle that:
1. Has been left unattended on the right of way of a designated city, county, state, or federal highway, street, alley or road for more than forty-eight (48) hours.
2. be deleted.
  Motor Vehicle: A motor vehicle subject to registration under the laws of the state, except that for the purposes of Section 8.03.003 (a), (b), and (d) of this article, "motor vehicle" includes a motorboat, outboard motor, or watercraft subject to registration under chapter 31, Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
  Motor Recreational Equipment: Any boat or trailer designed or intended by its manufacturer primarily for the transportation of a boat; and any trailer, semi-trailer or self propelled motor vehicle which is designed, constructed and equipped for human habitation as a dwelling place, living abode or sleeping place either permanently or temporarily.
SECTION FOUR

That Section 8.03.003: ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES be amended to read:
1. Authority to take possession.
  1. The Coleman Police Department may take into custody an abandoned motor vehicle found on public or private property. The police department may employ its own personnel, equipment and facilities or authorize third party operators to provide personnel, equipment and facilities to remove, preserve and store an abandoned motor vehicle taken into custody.
  2. The Coleman Police Department may take into custody any type of trailer or semi-trailer (as defined in Texas law) or any item of mobile recreation equipment (as defined in Section 8.03.002) parked on any public street, alley, sidewalk, highway or public property within the city for a period of forty-eight (48) continuous hours, and the presence of such mobile recreation equipment upon any public street, alley, sidewalk, highway or public property after the expiration of such forty-eight hour period is declared to be a nuisance.
  SECTION FIVE
  
  That Section 8.03.004: JUNKED VEHICLES be amended to read :
2. Abatement of Nuisance:
  1. Removal or relocation, by the owner or agent of the owner, of a junk vehicle constituting a public nuisance must result in compliance with all conditions set forth in Article 8.03 of this ordinance. In the event compliance is not achieved, the enforcement process may continue under the original notice issued to the property owner and no further notice is required.
SECTION SIX

This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage on the second and final reading, and is ordained.

Passed and approved on first reading 4^th day of June, 2009.

Passed and approved on the second and final reading 18th day of June, 2009.

Posted
Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 11:19 AM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on June 4, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S):
1. Council will conduct a Public Hearing to allow for citizen input and answer questions concerning the 2008 City of Coleman Consumer Confidence Report for Drinking Water. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1106 amending Chapter 8: Offenses and Nuisances of the City of Coleman's Code of Ordinances, Article 8.03 Junked and Abandoned Vehicles, adding the adoption of Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code, amending Section 8.03.001 Definitions, Section 8.03.002 Abandoned Motor Vehicles and Section 8.03.003 (b) Abatement of Nuisance. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1107 amending Chapter 8: Offenses and Nuisances of the City of Coleman's Code of Ordinances Article 8.06 Nuisances, amending Section 8.06.002 Illustrative Enumeration and Section 8.06.004 Notice to Abate. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider approval for the purchase of a used digger truck for the Light Distribution Department. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, June 15, 2009, 04:59 PM

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF COLEMAN

A reminder to all citizens of Coleman that it is illegal to ride any bicycle on the sidewalks within the corporate limits of the city.

Following is the section in the City of Coleman's Code of Ordinances which addresses riding bicycles on the sidewalks of Coleman.

ARTICLE 12.06 BICYCLES

Sec. 12.06.001 Riding on sidewalks
It shall be unlaWful to ride any bicycle on any sidewalk within the corporate limits of the city.

Sec. 12.06.002 Riding after dark
It shall be unlawful to ride or use any bicycle on the streets or alleys within the corporate limits of the city between sundown and dawn unless equipped with front and rear lights.

Sec. 12.06.003 Riders to follow traffic regulations
Any person riding or using a bicycle on the streets of the city shall ride or use same in accordance with the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the driving and use of motor vehicles in the streets and highways.

Sec. 12.06.004 Penalty
Any person found guilty of violating any section of this article shall be fined in accordance with the general penalty provision set forth in section 1.01.009 of this code.

The City of Coleman appreciates your cooperation in following these rules and procedures.

Posted
Monday, June 15, 2009, 03:35 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the regular meeting of May 21, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider on the first reading of Ordinance No.1106 amending Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, of the City of Coleman's Code of Ordinances, Article 8.03 Junked and Abandoned Vehicles, adding the adoption of Chapter 683 of the Texas Transportation Code, amending Section 8.03.001 Definitions, Section 8.03.002 Abandoned Motor Vehicles and Section 8.03 003 (b) Abatement of Nuisance. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider on the first reading of Ordinance No.1107 amending Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances of the City of Coleman's Code of Ordinances, Article 8.06 Nuisances, amending Section 8.06.002 Illustrative Enumeration and Section 8.06.004 Notice to Abate. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will receive the 3 month mini audit for the Interim Budget ending September 30, 2008. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will conduct a tour of the Municipal Swimming Pool and the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary,
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, June 1, 2009, 05:01 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, May 21, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of minutes from the Regular meeting held on Thursday, May 7, 2009 and Special Called meetings held on Tuesday May 12, 2009, Thursday, May 14, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider the recommendation of the Board of Directors for Coleman EDC, Inc. to appoint Councilman Harold Skelton to fill the position on the EDC Board recently vacated by former Councilman Cole. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem for 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution # 09-04 allowing the Coleman Police Department to place an application with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for the purpose of purchasing digital recording equipment. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider options related to the downtown traffic lights. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
5. Council will receive a mini audit report on the Interim Budget of July 1 through September 30, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
6. Council will consider recommended revisions to the Code of Ordinance Section 8.03 Junked and Abandoned Vehicles and Section 8.06 Nuisances. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
7. Council will tour the Coleman Fire Department and facilities. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, May 18, 2009, 02:54 PM

AGENDA
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ROOM
5:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2009

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider recommendations from Coleman EDC, INC. regarding business prospects the EDC Board seeks to have locate, stay or expand in the area; with which the EDC is conducting economic development negotiations. Council may conduct a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code and return to open session to for action. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURN:

Posted
Wednesday, May 13, 2009, 08:10 AM

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman, Texas will receive bids for the lease of 109.1 acres of land being described as Wm. H. King Survey No. 737 in Coleman County, Texas, Abstract No. 455 located north of FM 568 also known as the McGregor Lease.

Bids must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2009 or the bid will be returned to the bidder un-opened. Bids will be open in regular meeting of the City Council on that same day.

The City of Coleman reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the City of Coleman, Texas.

Sue Burleson
City Secretary

Posted
Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 10:59 AM

AGENDA
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
CITY COUNCIL
COUNCIL ROOM
5:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISITORS AND GUESTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will canvas the votes from the Saturday, May 9, 2009 Election and declare the winners and swear them into office.
ADJOURN:

Posted
Friday, May 8, 2009, 09:01 AM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on April 16, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
1. Council will recognize the following staff :
  - Ricky Allcorn-20years of service
  - Sammy Cortez-20years of service
  - Frank Rosalez-15 years of service
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will receive comments from Eric Joffrion concerning the flow of traffic on Commercial Ave., College and Pecan Streets. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider options related to traffic lights and control on Commercial Ave. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider a request from Chief Moses for the Police Department to accept a tobacco grant from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts if approved. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise and receive bids for the McGregor lease for a five year period. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
5. Council will receive the audit report on the 3 month Interim Budget of July 1 through September 30, 2008. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
6. Council will conduct an annual Performance Evaluation of the City Manager. Council may go into executive session under Texas Government Code, Section 551.074. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, May 4, 2009, 02:05 PM

(Change of Venue, One time only meeting will be at the Library.)

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2009
5:00 P.M
. Coleman City Library
401 Commercial Ave.
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of minutes from the regular meeting held April 2, 2009 and the Special Called Meeting of April 9, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1105 amending City Ordinance No. 720 and 761 establishing a Fire Department for the City of Coleman; amending certain sections of Article 5.02 and Article 5.03 Fire Department of the City of Coleman Code of Ordinances and establishing an effective date. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will receive the First Quarter 2009 Occupancy Tax Report from the Chamber of Commerce. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider a request from Chief of Police Moses to transfer funds from the TxDOT STEPS revenues account # 100-3384-07 to reimburse grant related expenses to account #100-5100-07 salaries and account # 5170-07 equipment. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider authorizing the City secretary to request proposals for depository services for city funds for a two year period beginning May 1, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider new facts and/or findings related to employee health insurance plan. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, April 13, 2009, 03:00 PM

AGENDA
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
COLEMAN CITY COUNCIL
200 WEST LIVEOAK
5:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, April 9, 2009

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will designate an Employee Health Insurance Provider for the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, April 6, 2009, 04:21 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL

THURSDAY, April 2, 2009 5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held March 19, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS:
1. Council will consider bids for the City of Coleman Employee Health Insurance. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider bids for the lease of approximately 35 acres of land known as the Landfill Farm Property located adjacent to the City of Coleman Municipal Landfill, for agriculture farming purposes. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No.1103 establishing an Operation and Maintenance Plan for irrigation with effluent water on the farm at the Coleman Waste water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider on the first reading of Ordinance No. 1105 amending City Ordinance No 720 and 761 establishing a Fire Department for the City of Coleman; amending certain sections of Article 5.02 and Article 5.03 Fire Department of the City of Coleman Code of Ordinances and establishing an effective date. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will participate in a tour of the Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, March 30, 2009, 03:53 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on March 5, 2009.
Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Council will consider on the second and final reading Ordinance No.1104 amending Ordinance No.1098, 2008-2009 Budget Ordinance, changing the raw water rate for the Coleman Country Club from $.25/1000 gallons to $.10/1000 gallons for a one time maximum service of 4 million gallons. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE) NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider on first reading Ordinance No.1103 establishing an Operation and Maintenance Plan for irrigation with effluent water on the farm at the Coleman Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider approval of a license application for sexually oriented business operating in the City of Coleman and required fees. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider Ordinance No. 1105 establishing operational procedures and guidelines for the Coleman Fire Department. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider a request from First Baptist Church to close a one block section of East Elm St. between Colorado and San Saba streets for Vacation Bible School, June 15 - June 19, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
5. Council will participate in a tour of the Coleman Municipal Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:

Posted
Monday, March 16, 2009, 04:26 PM

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT
FOR COUNCIL MEMBER, EAST WARD
FOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WEST WARD
FOR 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 9, 2009, in the City of Coleman, Texas. The drawing will be held at 4:00 p.m. on March 12, 2009 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 6th day of March, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

__________________________
Sue Burleson, City Secretary

AVISO PARA ESCOGER ORDEN DE LUGAR EN VOTACION
PARA MIEMBRO Del CONCILIO, el barrio este
Y MIEMBRO Del CONCILIO, el barrio oeste
Y JEFE DE POLICIA

Aviso se presenta para escoger y determiner la orden de los nombres de candidators que seran excritos en el instrumento de voto para la eleccion general el 9 de Mayo de 2009, en la Ciudad de Coleman, Tejas. La seleccion de nombres sera a los 4:00 de la tarde

el doce de Mayo de 2009 en la Oficina Municipal de la Secretaria en la Live Oak (west) 200, de la Ciudad de Coleman, Tejas el 6th dia de March, 2009 a las 2:00 de la tarde.

__________________________
Sue Burleson, Secretaria Municipal

Posted
Monday, March 9, 2009, 05:03 PM

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON BALLOT
FOR COUNCIL MEMBER, EAST WARD
FOR COUNCIL MEMBER, WEST WARD

__________________________
Sue Burleson, City Secretary

AVISO PARA ESCOGER ORDEN DE LUGAR EN VOTACION
PARA MIEMBRO Del CONCILIO, el barrio este
Y MIEMBRO Del CONCILIO, el barrio oeste

__________________________
Sue Burleson, Secretaria Municipal

Posted
Friday, March 6, 2009, 02:14 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, March 5, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Council will conduct a public hearing related to the need to continue, abolish or modify Ordinance 1075 Juvenile Curfew Ordinance per Section 370.002 of the Local Government Code.
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider abolishing, continuing, or modifying Ordinance No. 1075 Juvenile Curfew Ordinance per Section 370.002 of the Local Government Code.
  Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider approval of Resolution 09-03 closing a portion of Highway 153 for the Rodeo Parade on Saturday, June 20, 2009.
  Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider on first reading Ordinance No. 1104 amending Ordinance 1098, 2008/2009 Budget Ordinance, changing the raw water rate for the Coleman Country Club from $.25/1000 gallons to $.10/1000 gallons for a one time maximum service of 4 million gallons.
  Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will receive the 2008 Racial Profile Report from the Coleman Park Police.
  Council may take any action deemed necessary.
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Posted
Monday, March 2, 2009, 03:03 PM

PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF COLEMAN

Notice to the Citizens of the City of Coleman, Texas. There will be a Public Hearing concerning Ordinance 1075 Juvenile Curfew Ordinance per Section 370.002 of the Local Government Code establishing a juvenile curfew and the need to continue the curfew at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Council Chambers located at 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas. At this hearing interested citizens may express their opinions concerning the Juvenile Curfew.

Sue Burleson, City Secretary
City of Coleman

Posted
Monday, February 23, 2009, 04:36 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approving the minutes from the February 5, 2009, Regular Meeting. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS:
1. Council will consider bids submitted for the RFP on the Clarifier at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider a request from Loaves and Fishes to use the City Park for the Annual Hunger Walk on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider a request from the Coleman Country Club for a reduced water rate to fill their new lake. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider a request from the Police Department for the Mayor to sign the 2010 Texas Traffic safety Grant Agreement. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider an Operation and Maintenance Plan for the Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
5. Council will receive a report and a resolution of support, from Roger Nelson, related to specific legislative issues of particular concern to the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
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Posted
Friday, February 13, 2009, 12:02 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF COLEMAN

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman, Texas will receive bids for lease of approximately 35 acres of land known as the Landfill Farm Property located adjacent to the City of Coleman Municipal Landfill, for agriculture farming purposes only. Specifications are available at the office of the City Secretary, 200 W. Liveoak St., Coleman, Texas. Bids must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2009 or the bid will be returned to the bidder un-opened.

Bids will be opened that same day during regular Council Meeting. The City of Coleman reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to accept the bid most advantageous to the City of Coleman.

Sue Burleson
City Secretary

Posted
Friday, February 6, 2009, 10:20 AM

PUBLIC NOTICE
Employee Health Insurance

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman is requesting proposals for health insurance coverage for its employees. Proposals must be sent to Zesch and Pickett Insurance Administrators, P. O. Box 431, San Angelo, Texas 76902 or contact Bobby Zesch by phone at 1-800-259-7302. Proposals must be sent to Zesch and Pickett prior to March 19, 2009 to be considered. Proposals will be presented at 5:00 p.m. April 2, 2009 during regular Council meeting.

The City of Coleman reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to accept the proposal deemed most advantageous to the City of Coleman.

Sue Burleson,
City Secretary

Posted
Friday, February 6, 2009, 10:20 AM

NOTICE of GENERAL ELECTION
CITY OF COLEMAN

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Posted
Friday, February 6, 2009, 08:30 AM

Posted
Thursday, February 5, 2009, 09:46 AM

NEWS RELEASE

FROM

CITY HALL
CITY OF COLEMAN

The City of Coleman is making Average Monthly Payment Plan available to its residential customers who are eligible for this service.

To be accepted for the Average Monthly Payment plan, a customer must have and maintain the following:

A satisfactory billing record, meaning no more than two late payments in the previous 12 months.
Reside at the address a minimum of 12 months.
The account paid in full at the time of entering the program.
No cut off notices in the previous 12 months.
Residential Customers only.

The Average Monthly Payment plan will be offered to customers during the months of February and September of each year. Billing will be effective during the months of March and October each year.

If you are currently in the Average Monthly Payment plan it is not necessary to reapply.

Please contact City Hall at 625-4116 for more information.

Posted
Wednesday, February 4, 2009, 07:47 AM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Meeting held on January 22, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will call for an Election to be held Saturday, May 9, 2009 in the City of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas for the purpose of electing the following: Mayor, Chief of Police, Councilmember Place 2 (West Ward), and Council member Place 3 (East Ward). Council will consider appointing an Early Voting Judge, Election Judge and an Alternate Judge. Council may take action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign the Joint Election Agreement with the Coleman Independent School District for May 9, 2009 election. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider the following Budget Amendments:
4. Transfer $5,267.99 from the TxDOT Step General Ledger, Account # 100-3384- 07 to General Ledger 100-5100-07, for the purpose of reimbursement for salaries and eligible expenses related to the STEP Grant.
5. Transfer $16,027.74 from Air Port Account # 310-1020 (Donated match funds for the Game Fence) to 2009 AP Budget Account # 310-8600-76, for reimbursement of grant expense. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
6. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to release a Request For Proposals (RFP) for employee health insurance for the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
7. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for closed bids to lease approximately 35 acres, for agricultural purposes, at the Highway 84 Land Fill. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
8. Council will consider Resolution 09-01 authorizing the sale of a 120'x120' parcel of land out of the Highway 84 Land Fill to the Coleman County Special Utility District, to be used for a pump station. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
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Posted
Monday, February 2, 2009, 01:56 PM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, January 22, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held January 8, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
1. Council will recognize Nancy Berry and Randy Burdick for 15 years of service to the City of Coleman.
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Council will consider on the second and final reading Ordinance No.1102 changing the zoning from residential to commercial, 1404 S. Concho Street, for a Certified Public Accountant's office for Sandra Rose. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will receive comments from a concerned citizen regarding code enforcement within the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will receive the 2008 Racial Profile Report for the Coleman Police Department. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will receive the Fourth Quarter Occupancy Tax Report from the Coleman County Chamber of Commerce. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider authorizing the release of an RFP for the construction of a clarifier at the Coleman Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
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Posted
Thursday, January 22, 2009, 08:17 AM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, January 8, 2009
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approval of minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on Thursday December 18, 2008. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS:
1. Council will receive proposals for salvage of the Municipal Light Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider reappointing Roy Poage to the Coleman EDC Inc. Board of Directors, for a 3 year term, starting January 1, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
2. Council will consider, on the first reading of Ordinance No.1102, changing the zoning from residential to commercial for the purpose of a Certified Public Accountant's office at 1404 Concho St for Sandra Rose. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
3. Council will consider approving the 2009 Emergency Action Plan for Lake Scarborough Dam. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
4. Council will consider the sale of untreated bulk water for construction on U. S. Highway 283. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
5. Council will consider a review of the FY2008 Audit Report from the City Manager. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
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Posted
Monday, January 5, 2009, 03:14 PM

PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF COLEMAN

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman will receive Request for Proposal for a Salvage Contract of the Municipal Power Plant. Specifications for this proposal are available from the City Secretary, 200 W. Live Oak St., P. O. Box 592, Coleman, Texas
325-625-4116 or by contacting Ken Roberson, P. E.; Enprotec/Hibbs & Todd, Inc. (eHT)
P. O. Box 3097, Abilene, Texas 79604, 325-698-5560, kroberson@e-ht.com.

Proposals must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 p.m. January 8, 2009. Proposals will be opened at the regular Council meeting that same day.

The City of Coleman reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid most advantageous to the City of Coleman.

Sue Burleson,
City Secretary

Posted
Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 08:21 AM

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Coleman has received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to change the zoning of property located at 1404 S. Concho being described as Block No. 13 in the Clow 2 Farm Addition, Town of Coleman in the City of Coleman. Recommendation is to change the zoning from Residential to Commercial Use for a Certified Public Accountant's office.

First reading of Ordinance No. 1102 to change the zoning will be held Thursday, January 8 , 2009 at 5:00 p.m.

All persons are hereby notified of their right to appear and be heard and to present evidence for or against such a change.

Posted
Tuesday, December 23, 2008, 08:21 AM

AGENDA
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CONFERENCE ROOM
CITY HALL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008
9:00 A.M.

PRESENT:
ABSENT;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission will approve minutes of the Tuesday, October 14, 2008 meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Commission will consider a request from Sandra Rose to change the zoning from residential to commercial for a Certified Public Accountant's office at 1404 S. Concho St., Coleman, Texas, legally described as Block 13, Lot 57.5 x 125, Clow 2 Farm Addition, Town of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas. Commission may take any action deemed necessary.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
ADJOURN:

Posted
Wednesday, December 3, 2008, 09:19 AM

AGENDA
CITY OF COLEMAN
CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2008
5:00 P.M.
Coleman City Hall
200 W. Liveoak
Coleman, Texas

PRESENT:
ABSENT:
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Council will consider approving the minutes from the Regular Council Meeting held on November 20, 2008 and the minutes from the Special Called Meeting held on November 25, 2008. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
HEARING (S): (NONE)
RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE) CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Council will consider on the second and final reading, Ordinance No. 1099 amending City Ordinance 1072 pertaining to a certain track of land being described as Block No. 25, Lot 222 x 235 in the Clow One Addition Town of Coleman, located at 202 5th Ave., Coleman, Texas.
2. Council will consider on the second and final reading, Ordinance No. 1100 permitting Joseph S. Johnson, his heirs and assigns, to leave the existing buildings and improvements for a maximum distance as they are now located in West 7th St., West 8th St., and South Concho St. along the north line, south line and west line of Block No. 24, Clow's 2nd addition of the Town of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas.
3. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1101 permitting Mary Morse, her heirs and assigns, to leave the existing buildings and improvements for a maximum distance as they are now located at East 8th Street, along the north line of Block 27, Stobaugh Addition of the Town of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas.
OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Council will consider the appointments of Billie Mercer, Mat Gaines, Zac Allen, and Mona Wilson to the Coleman Library Board of Directors, for 2 year terms. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
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Posted
Monday, December 1, 2008, 02:58 PM

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