City of Coleman
Announcements

July 2009 thru December 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 meeting held on December 3, 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. 1115 amending the City of Coleman Code of Ordinances, Chapter 3 Building Regulations, Article 3.05 Electrical Code, adding Section 3.05.002 establishing criteria for the installation of residential service drops, meter loops, disconnect boxes and establishing penalties for violations of the article. Council may take action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will receive a report from EDC Director, Roy Poague, related to Filtration and Supply. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider a recommendation from the EDC Board of Directors that a contract be consummated with Bob Turner to serve as a Marketing Consultant for the EDC and that this position serve in lieu of the former Executive Director's position recently vacated by Roger Neilson. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider on the first 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 any take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider on first reading 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 Offences and Nuisances, establishing penalties for violations of the article and referencing Chapter 1, Article 1.01, Section 1.01.009. Council any take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman will receive proposals for Janitorial Services for City Hall located at 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas. Specifications are available at City Hall, Office of the City Secretary, 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas.

Bids must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2010. Proposals will be opened in regular Council meeting that same day.

The City of Coleman reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid 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 regular meeting held Thursday, November 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 receive bids on 72 large round bales of hay produced on the sewer farm. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. Council will consider on the second and final reading Ordinance No. 1114 which considers all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of City of Coleman, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009, 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 an authorized official of the city relating to the issuance and sale of such bonds and the redemption of the obligation being refunded. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider appointing a person to fill the recently vacated position on the EDC Board of Directors. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider reappointing the following individuals for the Coleman Municipal Library Advisory Board for two year terms: Matt Gaines, Kevin McMahon, Sandra Rose, Nelda Copley and the appointment of Christine Flynn for the position previously held by Billie Mercer. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider on first reading Ordinance No. 1115 amending the City of Coleman Code of Ordinance, Chapter 3 Building Regulations, Article 3.05 Electric Code, adding Section 3.05.002 establishing criteria for the installation of residential service drops, meter loops, disconnect boxes and establishing penalties for violation of the article. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider approving the amending of the City of Coleman Code of Ordinance 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 Offences and Nuisances establishing penalties for violation of the article and referring Chapter 1, Article 1.01, Section 1.01.009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for bids for janitorial services at City Hall. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  6. Council will consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission related to a request from Denise Rogers to change the zoning from residential to commercial at 802 Needham for a medical clinic. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  7. Council will consider authorizing the Coleman Fire Department to place an application for the SAFER Grant for the placement of additional paid personal. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  8. Council will consider accepting the resignation of Sue Burleson, City Secretary effective March 31, 2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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• Sec. 12.06.001 Skateboards, bicycles and similar devices prohibited within defined districts.
  1. No person shall use or operate skateboards, roller skates, rollerblades, or similar devices within designated and described under section (c), unless specifically permitted by Council.
  2. Persons operating bicycles within the city limits of the City of Coleman must adhere to the requirements set forth in the Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 551. No person shall use or operate a bicycle, moped, tricycle or similar device on sidewalks within the districts described in section (c), unless specifically permitted for such purposes by Council.
  3. The activities set forth in sections (a) and (b) are prohibited on certain identified streets, avenues and roadways and their adjacent sidewalks and intersections as follows: Concho Street from Cottonwood Street to Cedar Street
     Liveoak Street from Neches Street to BNSF right-of-way
     Pecan Street from Neches Street to BNSF right-of-way
     College Ave. from Neches Street to BNSF right-of-way
     Elm Street from Frio Street to San Saba Street
     East Street from Cottonwood Street to Liveoak Street
     West Street from Cottonwood Street to Liveoak Street
     Neches Street from Liveoak Street to College Avenue
     Frio Street from Liveoak Street to College Avenue
     Pecos Street from Cottonwood Street to Walnut Street
     Commercial Avenue from Liveoak Street to Cedar Street
     Colorado Street from Highway 84 to Cedar Street
     San Saba Street from BNSF to Walnut Street
     Llano Street from BNSF to Walnut Street
     Cottonwood Street from Pecos Street to East Street
     Commercial Avenue from Liveoak Street to Walnut Street
     
  4. Exceptions
     1. Wheelchairs and such devices to assist handicapped or physically impaired persons are excluded from the provisions of this section.
     2. Registered participants in an approved parade, festival, celebration or similar event are excluded from the provisions of this section to the extent of their approved participation.

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

• 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 November 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 of Ordinance No.1108 amending Ordinance No. 384 prohibiting the operation of skateboards, roller skates, bicycles and other similar devices on sidewalks in specified business districts within the City of Coleman. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider on the first reading of Ordinance No. 1114 which considers all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of City of Coleman, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009, 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 an authorized official of the City relating to the issuance and sale of such bonds and the redemption of the obligation being refunded. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider amending the City of Coleman's Code of Ordinance Article 3.05 Electrical Code, adding section 3.05.002 establishing criteria for the installation of residential service drops, meter loops and disconnect boxes and establishing consequences for failure to comply. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution 09-11 allowing for the close out of the 2008 TCDP waste water project. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will receive a demonstration of the touch screen election equipment from ES and S Company. 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 meeting held on Thursday, October 15, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
  Mickey Salas - 10 years
• HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
• PUBLIC HEARING (S):
  1. Council will conduct a public hearing for the purpose of allowing comments and questions from citizens related to planned improvements in the City's water system including a new supply line from Hords Creek Lake to the city's water treatment plant. One of the purposes of this hearing is to discuss the potential environmental impacts of the project and alternatives to it. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
• CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will receive the Quarterly Occupancy Tax report from the Chamber of Commerce. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider Resolution 09-09 authorizing the City manager to pursue the Energy Efficiency and conservation Block Grant available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as administered by the State Energy Conservation Office. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with Jacob and Martin, LTD to conduct an energy survey, the cost of which shall not exceed $5,000. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider approving a contract for assessment and collection services from the Coleman county Tax Appraisal District. Council my take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution 09-10 allowing for the placement of nominee(s) for the Coleman County Tax Appraisal District Board of Directors. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  6. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for sealed bids on 72 large round bales of coastal hay from the city sewer farm. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  7. Council will consider a recommendation from the Coleman EDC Board of Directors for a replacement to serve in the board position recently vacated by the resignation of Randy Turner. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  8. Council will consider, on the first reading, Ordinance No. 1108 amending Ordinance No. 384 prohibiting the operating of skateboards, roller skates, bicycles and other similar devices on the sidewalks in specified business districts within the City of Coleman. 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 October 1, 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 approving the Lone Star Plan of Action for the Coleman Library. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider a request from Sacred Heart Church to close portions of Pecan, Llano, San Saba, and College Streets for their Fall Festival to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider a proclamation as presented by The Ark in relation to Family Violence Month. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider approval of the 2009/10 EDC budget. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will conduct a tour of the City's Finance and Business Division. Council may take action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF COLEMAN, TEXAS TO AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARDS AS PAYMENT OF FEES, FINES, COURT COSTS AND OTHER CHARGES, PROVIDING FOR A PROCESSING FEE AND A SERVICE FEE, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO CONTRACT FOR ENCUMBRANCE OF UNAUTHORIZED CREDIT CARDS, AND PROVIDING FOR DEPOSIT OF PROCESSING FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES IN THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND.



WHEREAS, Chapter 132, Texas Local Government Code, authorizes the governing body of a municipality to authorize a municipal officer who collects fees, fines, court costs and other charges to accept payment by credit card and collect a fee for processing the payment by credit card; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Coleman has determined that acceptance of credit cards is beneficial to the City and the citizens of the City in that it will provide greater flexibility in methods of payment and will promote prompt payment of fees, fines, court costs and other charges.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLEMAN, TEXAS, THAT:

Each officer employed by the City of Coleman who, as part of that employment, collects fees, fines, court costs, or other charges from members of the public that are due the City is authorized to accept credit cards as payments for such fees, fines, court costs and other charges.

For each fee, fine, court cost, or other charge that is paid by credit card, the officer collecting same shall also collect a processing fee in an amount equal to three percent of the amount of the fee, fine, court cost, or other charge, as authorized by Section 132.003(b), Texas Local Government Code.

If for any reason a payment by credit card is not honored by the credit card company on which the funds are drawn, the officer shall collect from the member of the public who attempted to pay by credit card an additional service charge in an amount equal to the fee then being charged for the collection of a check drawn on a account with insufficient funds, as authorized by Section 132.004, Texas Local Government Code.

The Mayor shall be authorized on behalf of the City to contract with a company that issues credit cards to collect and seize credit cards issued by the company that are outdated or otherwise unauthorized. Such contract may provide that the City will charge the company a fee for the return of such credit cards, as authorized by Section 132.005, Texas Local Government Code.

Processing fees and service charges collected pursuant to this ordinance shall be deposited in the general fund of the City, as provided by Section 132.006, Texas Local Government Code.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE FIRST READING in regular session of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas on this the 17th day of September, 2009.

PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE SECOND AND FINAL READING in regular session of the City Council of the City of Coleman, Texas on this the 1st day of October, 2009.

• 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 September 17, 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 receive bids from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants to perform an audit of the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1103 authorizing the acceptance of credit cards as payment of fees, fines, court costs and other charges, providing for a processing fee and service fee, authorizing the Mayor to contract for encumbrance of unauthorized credit cards, and providing for deposit of purchasing fees and service charges in the City's General Fund. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign Resolution 09-08 which allows and permits a Christmas Parade for the citizens of Coleman on Thursday, December 3, 2009. 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 September 3, 2009 regular Council meeting. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECOGNITION OF STAFF:
  1. Joe Watson-5 year pin
  2. Rene Payne-20 year pin
  3. Pete Todd-30year pin
• HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
• PUBLIC HEARING (S): (NONE)
• RECEIPT OF BIDS:
  1. Council will receive bids for 58 large round bales of coastal hay from the sewer farm. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1112 to change the zoning from commercial to residential for 1120 Highway 283 N as requested by Mike Blair. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for bids for lease of approximately 13.64 acres of land on 5th Avenue and 15th Street in the City of Coleman, for agricultural purposes only. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for lease of approximately 10.64 acres of land known as the Adele Adams property located adjacent to the City of Coleman Cemetery for agriculture purposes. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider on the first reading of Ordinance No. 1113 authorizing the acceptance of credit card as payment of fees, fines, court cost, and other charges, providing for a processing fee and a service fee, authorizing the Mayor to contract for encumbrances of unauthorized credit cards, and providing for deposit of processing fees and service charges in the City's General Fund. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT;
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission will approve minutes of the Tuesday, August 11, 2009 meeting.
• OLD BUSINESS:
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Commission will hear from local real estate agents on planning and zoning issues.
     Commission may take any action deemed necessary.
• COMMISSION COMMENTS:
• 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 Council meeting held August 20, 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 receive bids for a depository for city funds for a two year period beginning October 1, 2009.Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA:
  1. Council will consider on second and final reading Ordinance No.1109 levying tax rate for the City of Coleman for fiscal year 2009/2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider on the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1110 establishing a budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider on the second and final reading Ordinance No. 1111 to change the zoning from Commercial to Manufacturing District-Heavy, at 1315 North Neches, for an auto wrecking yard, towing service and welding shop, as requested by Gary Lambert. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider on the first reading of Ordinance No. 1112 to change the zoning from commercial to residential for 1120 Highway 283 N. as requested by Mike Blair. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider a citizen's request to approve Resolution #09-07 petitioning the U.S. Postal Service to retrofit the Coleman Post Office with handicap accessible entrance as dedicated by the American Barriers Act of 1968. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
  1. City manager will present information related to paving policies and historical application of paving services.
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

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

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman is seeking proposals for 58 large round bales of fertilized, first cut coastal hay taken from the municipal sewer farm. The hay may be viewed by appointment by calling 325-625-5617 or 325-625-2621. The buyer will be responsible for the loading and removal of the bales from the City's property within 30 days after Council approves the winning bid.

Proposals must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, September 17, 2009. Proposals will be opened in regular Council meeting that same day.

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

Sue Burleson
City Secretary

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman is seeking proposals from qualified firms of Certified Public Accountants to perform an audit of the City's financial statements for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009; in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States.

Proposals must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009. . Proposals will be opened in regular Council meeting that same day.

The City of Coleman reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid 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 Thursday, August 6, 2009 regular meeting. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECOGNITION OF STAFF: (NONE)
• HEARING OF VISITORS CONCERNING MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA:
• PUBLIC HEARING:
  1. Council will conduct a Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. 1109 levying a tax rate for the City of Coleman for Fiscal Year 2009/2010. Council my take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will conduct a Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. 1110 establishing a budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will conduct a Public Hearing concerning Ordinance No. 1111 to change the zoning from Commercial to Manufacturing District-Heavy, at 1315 North Neches, for an auto wrecking yard, towing service and welding shop, as requested by Gary Lambert, Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• RECEIPT OF BIDS: (NONE)
• CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider comments from a concerned citizen related to paving Sunrise Lane. Council May take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for sealed bids on 58 Round bales of coastal hay produced at the Municipal Waste Water Farm. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning commission to change the zoning at 1120 Hwy. 283 N. from commercial to residential as requested by Mike Blair. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider authorizing the City Secretary to advertise for bids the annual audit for fiscal year October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to sign an amended Contract with Allied Waste. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  6. Council will consider on first reading Ordinance No. 1111 changing the zoning at 1315 N. Neches from Commercial to Manufacturing District -Heavy, for an auto wrecking yard, towing service and welding shop. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  7. Council will consider on first reading Ordinance No.1109 establishing a tax rate for the City of Coleman for fiscal year 2009/2010. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  8. Council will consider on first reading Ordinance No. 1110 establishing a budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.
• CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
• MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
• CLOSE ANY PUBLIC HEARINGS AND ADJOURN:
  
  

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT;
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission will approve minutes of the Tuesday, July 14, 2009 meeting.
• OLD BUSINESS:
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Commission will consider a request from Denise Rogers to change the zoning from residential to commercial for a medical clinic at 802 Needham St. legally described as Block 1, Lot 4 of the Whitaker Addition , Town of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas. Commission may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Commission will consider a request from Mike Blair to change the zoning from commercial to residential at 1120 Hwy 283 N legally described as Abstract 9187, ETFF Co. Survey 41, Acres 0.416 and Abstract 0094 A T Bailey Survey 42, Acres 0.638 of the Town of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas. Commission may take any action deemed necessary.
• COMMISSION COMMENTS:
• ADJOURN:

• PRESENT:
• ABSENT:
• INVOCATION:
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
• WELCOME OF VISTORS AND GUEST:
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
  1. Council will consider minutes from the regular Council meeting held Thursday, July 16, 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 receive bids for the agricultural lease on the McGregor property. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
• CONSENT AGENDA: (NONE)
• OLD BUSINESS: (NONE)
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Council will consider a request from Rhodes Construction for assistance with roofing the Loaves and Fishes building. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  2. Council will consider a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission to change the zoning at 1315 N. Neches from Commercial to Manufacturing District-Heavy, for the purpose of operating an auto wrecking yard, towing service and welding shop. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  3. Council will consider a recommendation from the City Manager to appoint Gary Cox to the Air Port Advisory Board in the position vacated by Randy Turner. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  4. Council will consider accepting the resignation of EDC Director, Roger Nelson. Council may take any action deemed necessary.
  5. Council will consider authorizing budget amendments for FY 2008/2009. Council may take any action deemed necessary. Council will consider a Budget Plan for FY 2010 as presented by the City Manager. 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 the holder of funds (deposit refund checks) in various individual's names. This property is presumed abandoned and is subject to Chapter 76, Texas Property Code of the State of Texas. Any person or persons possessing a legal or beneficial interest in this property may obtain information concerning the amount of the refund; and may present proof of the claim and establish the owner's right to receive the refund, may address an inquiry to City Secretary Sue Burleson, P. O. Box 592, Coleman, Texas 76834 or in person at 200 W. Live Oak St., Coleman, Texas.
  
  Name and Last known address:
  
  
  • Dale Greaves - 312 W. 12th St., Coleman, TX
  • Kevin R. Price - 617 W. Walnut, Coleman, TX
  • Jeramy & Angela McGee - 506 Overall Lot #9, Coleman, TX
  • Ronnie Alan West - 814 S. Pecos, Coleman, TX
  • Marcia Rae Holder - 901 S. Colorado, Coleman, TX
  • Tony E. Campbell - 518 W. Elm, Coleman, TX
  • Rebecca Carter - 721 W. 6th, Coleman, TX
  • Gerald Welch - 905 High Road, Coleman, TX
  • Aaron W. Goss - 212 C S. Concho, Coleman, TX
  • Fernandez Castillo - 502 Cottonwood, Coleman, TX
  • Melissa Aguirre - 907 W. Live Oak, Coleman, TX
  • Nicki Nelson - 212 C S. Concho St., Coleman, TX
  • Maegan Spencer - 619 Park St., Coleman, TX
  • Jeffrey Liles - 406 E. 9th St., Coleman, TX
  • Sam Dixon, Jr. - 900 Park St., Coleman, TX
  • Robert Troy Boylson - 13042 State Hwy 206, Coleman, TX
  • Maria Jimenez - 304 W. Mesquite, Coleman, TX
  • Carla Washburn - 612 W. 9th St., Coleman, TX
  • Tiffany Cross - 328 CR 110, Coleman, TX
  • Jesus Gonzalez - 506 Cottonwood St., Coleman, TX
  • Travis Guerrero - 1805 S. Commercial, Coleman, TX.
  
  
  

• Notice is hereby given that the City of Coleman will receive bids for a depository for City Funds for a two-year period beginning October 1, 2009 . Bids must be sealed and in the office of the City Secretary no later than 4:00 p.m. September 3, 2009 or the bid will be returned un-opened. Bids 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 deemed most advantageous to the City of Coleman.
  
  
  Sue Burleson
  City Secretary
  
  
  

AGENDA PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM CITY HALL TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2009 9:00 A.M.
• PRESENT:
• ABSENT;
• APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Commission will approve minutes of the Tuesday, December 9 , 2008 meeting.
• OLD BUSINESS:
• NEW BUSINESS:
  1. Commission will consider a request from Gary D. Lambert to change the zoning from commercial to manufacturing district - heavy for an auto wrecking yard, towing service and welding shop at 1300 N. Neches and 1315 N. Neches St. legally described as Block No. 3, Lot 1,2,3, Lot E2-4, 5 and Lot 6 of the Santa Fe Addition, Town of Coleman, Coleman County, Texas. Commission may take any action deemed necessary.
• COMMISSION COMMENTS:
• ADJOURN:
• COMMITTEE COMMENTS:
• ADJOURN: