City of Coleman
Announcements

January 2010 thru June 2010 Archives

• POOL WILL OPEN: May 29, 2010
• HOURS
  • Tuesday thru Saturday 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
  • Sundays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.
• CLOSED MONDAY
• Jennifer Hubbard will be Manager of the Pool this year. She may be reached at the Pool at 325-625-5712 for scheduling parties, etc.
  Rates for parties will be $25.00 for the first hour for 15 people and then $2.00 per person thereafter, second hour will be $2.00 per person.
  Out of county party rates will be $50.00 for the first hour for 15 people and then $2.00 per person thereafter, second hour will be $2 per person.
  There is a $20.00 deposit required for reservation of all parties which must be paid in advance thru City Hall prior to the party.
• New Rates for swimming .
  • 12 and under $3.00 per person
  • 13 and over $4.00 per person.
• Adult Night will be Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a charge of $4.00 per person.
• There must be a minimum of 10 people for Adult Night.
• Family Night will be Thursday's from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a charge of $3.00 per person. (Adult must accompany children)
• THERE WILL BE NO ADULT NIGHT OR FAMILY NIGHT THE WEEKS OF JULY 6-30 AS THE LEARN TO SWIM PROGRAM WILL BE IN PROGRESS.
• Jennifer Hubbard will be in charge of the Learn to Swim Program this year. Sign up day will be Saturday, June 26, 2010 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon at the City Pool.
  Kids that do not know what level they are in will need to come in their swim suit for testing.
  Cost $40.00 per swimmer.
  Limit of 15 students per class.

  Session I: July 6-16 (Tuesday-Friday) 8:00 A.M - 8:45 A.M. - Level 5 9:00 A.M - 9:45 A.M. - Level 4 10 A.M - 10:45 A.M - Level 3 11 A.M - 11:45 A.M - Level 2 12 A.M - 12:45 A.M - Level 1		Session II: July 20-30 (Tuesday-Friiday) 8:00 A.M - 8:45 A.M. - Level 5 9:00 A.M - 9:45 A.M. - Level 4/5 10 A.M - 10:45 A.M - Level 3 11 A.M - 11:45 A.M - Level 2 12 A.M - 12:45 A.M - Level 1
  Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program 7:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. - IPAP 6 months- 2 years. old* 7:30 P.M.-8:00 P.M. - IPAP: 2 years- 5 years. old* 8:00 P.M.-8:45 P.M. - IPAP: Level 6 *Infant and Preschool Aquatics Program: an adult will need to be in the water with the child at all times. Swim diapers are required for untrained children. **The levels in Session II may change due to the demand for each level.  Learn to Swim Program Application Form

  
  
  

• 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 Thursday, April 1, 2010. 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 a request from the Fine Arts League to utilize the sidewalks adjacent to the Coleman Public Library for planned activities in conjunction with the FALCC Juried Art Show to be held on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider approval of the 2010 Paving Program as presented by the Public Works Division. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider mid-year budget amendments as recommended by administration. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will receive information presented by the City Manager and City Attorney related to the contract for the salvage of the Municipal Light Plant. Council reserves the right to enter into closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, consultation with Attorney for the City.
  5. Council will consider contract amendments for the salvage of the Municipal Light Plant. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the Special Called meeting held on March 25, 2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
  1. Karen Langley will be recognized for 5 years of service to the City of Coleman.
• HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
• PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
• RECEIPT OF BIDS:
  1. Council will receive bids for employee health insurance. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA:
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider swearing in Karen Langley as City Secretary. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution 10-02 approving the codification of ordinances. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider a request from Leta Gaither requesting the use of the City Park on Saturday, May 1, 2010 for the Loaves and Fishes annual Walk for Hunger. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign the Order for Election on Saturday May 8, 2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution 10-03 updating Resolution 98-7; Excessive Force Resolution. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• 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 March 4, 2010 and the official record from the meeting held on March 18, 2010 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:
• OLD BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider a request from the Rotary Club for the use of the City Park on Friday, July 2, 2010 for a day of events and activities, culminating in an evening fireworks display. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider approval of a request from NCRS for the use of the City Park on Thursday, May 20, 2010 for their annual training seminar and fish fry. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider adopting a Coleman Emergency Action Plan. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a Resolution amending the authorized representatives for the TexPool Participation Services. Council May take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will receive the annual report from the Code Enforcement Official. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• 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 March 4, 2010. 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:
• OLD BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider a request from the Rotary Club for the use of the City Park, on Friday, July 2, 2010, for a day of events and activities, culminating in an evening fireworks display. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider approval of a request from NCRS for the use of the City Park, on Thursday, May 20, 2010, for their annual training seminar and fish fry. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider adopting a Coleman Emergency Action Plan. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a Resolution amending the authorized representatives for the TexPool Participation Services. Council May take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will receive the annual report from the Code Enforcement Official. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

SECTION 1. THAT a Special Election be held on May 8, 2010, which date is the next succeeding uniform date available for municipal elections for which sufficient time elapses for the holding of an election after passage of this Ordinance. Said election shall be held or the purpose of voting for or against the adoption of a one-half (1/2) of one percent sales and use tax within the City of Coleman for economic development pursuant to Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code and and the repeal of the additional tax for property tax reduction previously adopted pursuant to Section 321.101(b) of the Texas Tax Code.

SECTION 2. THAT ballots shall be prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Election Code so that voters may cast ballots either for or against the measure, which shall appear on the ballot substantially as follows:

SECTION 3. THAT the election shall be held at the City Hall, 200 W. Live Oak, Coleman, Texas 76834, and all persons qualified to vote in the City of Coleman under the election laws of the State of Texas shall be allowed to vote therein. Said Special Election shall be held and the polling places shall be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

SECTION 4. THAT notice of the election shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Coleman by publication of a Notice of Election as required by Chapter 4 of the Texas Election Code at least once not earlier than the 30th day or later than the 10th day before the election day. In addition, notice of the election shall be posted as required by the Texas Election Code.

SECTION 5. THAT early voting shall commence on the 26th day of April, 2010 and shall conclude on the 4th day of May 2010, and be conducted at City Hall, 200 W. Live Oak, Coleman, Texas 76834 weekdays, other than City holidays, during the regular hours of business, which are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except that on the 3rd day of May , 2010 and the 4th day of May , 2010 early voting will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

SECTION 6. THAT applications for voting by mail may be accepted beginning March 9, 2010, and concluding on April 30, 2010. Applications shall be available from the City Secretary who shall be the early voting clerk at City Hall, 200 W. Live Oak, Coleman, Texas 76834.

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the February 18, 2010 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: (NONE)
• CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. Council will consider on the second and final reading Ordinance No. 1118 calling a Special Election on May 8, 2010 for the purpose of abolishing the additional ½ percent sales tax currently being used for property tax reduction and the adoption of a ½ percent sale and use tax for economic development under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of funding a Type B Economic Development Corporation for the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS:
  Council will receive the 2008/2009 audit from Merritt, McLane and Hamby, CPA's. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider authorizing the election order for the City of Coleman Election to be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 for the purpose of electing the following: Councilmember Place 1 North Ward and Councilmember Place 4 South Ward and voting for or against the abolition of the additional sales and use tax within the City; and authorizing the Coleman City Council to adopt the Type "B" Economic Development Sales and Use tax at the rate of one-half (1/2) of one percent to undertake projects as described in Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code, including but not limited to: Projects for the promotion of professional and amateur athletics and sports including stadiums, ball parks, auditoriums, projects related to entertainment, convention, tourist, and exhibition facilities, amphitheaters, concert halls, and public parks, park facilities and event, open space improvements, primary job training facilities for use by instructions of higher education, research and development facilities, regional or national corporate headquarters facilities, museums and related stores, restaurant, concession, and automotive parking facilities, related area transportation facilities and related roads, streets and water and sewer facilities, recycling facilities and projects to promote new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs, and public safety facilities, streets and roads, drainage, and improvements, demolition of existing structures, development and expansion of affordable housing, and targeted infrastructure and any other improvements, expenditures, or facilities that are related to any of the above projects; development or improvement of water supply facilities, including dams, transmission lines, well field developments, and other water supply alternatives any other land, buildings, equipment, facilities, expenditures, targeted infrastructure, and improvements found by the Board of Directors to promote new or expanded business development, and the maintenance and operating expenses for any of the above described projects. City Hall located at 200 Liveoak St., Coleman, Texas will be the polling place for the early and Election Day voting. Council will consider appointing Kermit Sorrells, Election Judge; Beverly Gee, Alternate Election Judge and Karen Langley, Early Voting Judge. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider authorizing the transfer of dedicated funds from TXPOOL Capital Improvements to General Fund Revenue #100-4600-05 allowing the PWD to begin work on Phase I of the Police Department facility at City Hall under #100-7174-07. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will receive a status report regarding the salvage contract on the Municipal Light Plant. Council reserves the right to enter into closed executive session under Section 551.071, pursuant to consultations with attorney. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• 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 February 4, 2010. 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:
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider a request from the Coleman Rotary Club to use the City Park for a fireworks extravaganza on Friday, July 2, 2010. Council my take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider Ordinance 1118 calling a Special Election on May 8, 2010 for the purpose of abolishing the additional ½ percent sales tax currently being used for property tax reduction and the adoption of a ½ percent sales and use tax for economic development under Chapter 505 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the purpose of funding a Type B Economic Development Corporation for the City of Coleman. Council my take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will receive for approval the 2009 Racial Profiling Report from the Lake Warden. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign a joint election agreement between the City of Coleman, Coleman ISD, and Coleman County Medical Center for the May 8, 2010 election. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will receive the 2008/2009 audit from Merritt, McLane and Hamby, CPA's. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  6. Council will receive and consider for approval the City of Coleman's Investment Report for the 4th quarter of 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  7. Council will consider the appointment of an individual to fill the position vacated by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer for an interim period up to May 8, 2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  8. Council will elect a Mayor Pro Tem. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• 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, 2010 to be considered. Proposals will be presented at 5:00 p.m. April 1, 2010 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
  
  

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the January 21, 2010 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: (NONE)
• CONSENT AGENDA:
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will receive and consider for approval the 2009 Racial Profiling Report from the Coleman Police Department. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider approval of budget amendments for the Coleman EDC. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will receive a straw poll presented by concerned citizens showing support for the formation of a 4B Economic Development Corporation. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for employee health insurance for the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will receive information from the City Manager related to utility contract performance. Council reserves the right to enter into closed executive session under Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code pursuant to public utility and competitive matters. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  6. Council will consider a proposal from the Coleman County Electric Cooperative to purchase 3,235 feet of electrical infrastructure on Highway 153. Council my take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• The City of Coleman is opening the Convenience Center located on North Highway 84 Friday 2-5-10 and Saturday 2-6-10 for bringing storm debris. There will be no gate charge or disposal charge for storm debris. Regular items you choose to take to the convenience center, other than storm debris, will be charged as usual. Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to Noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  
  Allied Waste has placed two 30 yard containers for storm debris only at 301 N. Colorado Street, across from the Public Works Office at 304 N. Colorado Street for use by the public.
  
  If you have electrical problems and your meter loop has been pulled away from your house, you will need to call an electrician to repair meter loops before the City will be able to reinstate your electricity. Please call the City of Coleman Public Works 625-2621 with any questions. After 5:00 p.m. or on the weekend you may call the Police Department, 625-4114.
  
  
  
  

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  1. Council will consider approval of the minutes from the January 4, 2010 regular meeting and the January 14, 2010 Special Called meeting. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
• HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
• PUBLIC HEARING:
  1. The City of Coleman will hold a public hearing at 5:00 P.M. Thursday, January 21, 2010 at City Hall, 200 W. Liveoak Street for the purpose of reviewing its performance on a recently completed TxCDBG, Contract No. 728099. All citizens, particularly low and moderated income residents, are invited and encouraged to attend. Individuals with disabilities that wish to attend this meeting should contact the City Hall at 325-625-5114 to arrange for assistance. Written comments will also be accepted at the City Hall prior to or during the meeting.
• RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
• CONSENT AGENDA:
• OLD BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider a recommendation from the City Staff for janitorial service at City Hall. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will receive the Quarterly Occupancy tax report from the Coleman Chamber of Commerce. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider a recommendation from the Coleman EDC Board of Directors to reappoint Larry Robinson to another term on the board. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• NEW BUSINESS:.
  1. Council will consider Resolution # 10-01 authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Flood Protection Planning Grant with the Texas Water development Board. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will receive a report from the City Manager relating to utility systems and current contract performance. Council reserves the right to enter into closed executive session under Section 551.086 of the Texas Government Code pursuant to public utility and competitive matters. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• ADJOURN:
  
  

• To be on ballot May 8:
  Councilmember Place 1 (North Ward), Place 4 (South Ward)

• To file for one of these offices, please contact City Secretary Sue Burleson in City Hall Located at 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas (can not file until 2-8-10).

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  1. Council will consider approval of minutes from the December 17, 2009 regular Council 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 receive bids to furnish janitorial services at City Hall. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No.1116 amending Ordinance No.1072 changing the zoning of 802 Needham from residential to commercial for a medical clinic as requested by Denice Rogers. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1117 amending the City of Coleman Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 Offenses and Nuisances, Article 8.01 General Provisions, adding Section 8.01.002 establishing penalties for violations and referencing Chapter 1 General Provisions, Article 1.01 Code of Ordinances, Section 1.01.009, General Penalty for Violations of Code and adding Section 8.06.010 to Article 8.06, Chapter 8 Offensives and Nuisances, establishing penalties for violations of the Article and referencing Chapter 1, Article 1.01, Section 1.01.009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider a recommendation from the EDC Board of Directors that a contract be concluded with Bob Turner to furnish marketing and consulting services for the Coleman EDC. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider a recommendation by the City Manager to create a position to provide administrative oversight for the Coleman EDC, and grant writing and planning services for the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will conduct interviews with selected applicants for the position of City Secretary. Council may enter into closed session under Section 551.074 of the State Government Code concerning personnel matters. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN: