Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the governing body of the City of Columbus, Texas will be held on
Monday, January 9, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.
in the Council Chambers on the second floor at City Hall, 605 Spring Street, Columbus, Texas,
at which time the following subjects will be discussed, to wit:

Call to Order.
Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of invoices.
b. Approval of minutes from December 30, 2005 regular meeting.
c. Approval of November 2005 Financial Statements
Approval of Invoice from AL&M.
Discussion of City Manager’s Report including Tait Well Update, Recycle Center Loading Dock, Storm Sewer Work, Golf Course Electrical Issues, Public Access Channel, Oil Pipeline Update, TMRS.
Citizen presentations and comments.
Presentation and Discussion of Fire Department Report for 2005.
Consideration and Action to approve Ordinance 51-05, Texas Municipal Retirement System Updates.
Consideration and Action to Approve Interlocal Contractual Agreement Regarding County Voting Machines between the City of Columbus and Colorado County.
Discussion and Action Regarding Stop Sign and Crosswalk at the Intersection of Legion Circle and Montezuma Street.
Discussion and Action to Change Bowie Street from Two-Way Traffic to One-Way Traffic Southbound from Washington to Houston Streets in the Vicinity of Columbus Elementary School.
Discussion and Update of CCIDC.
Consideration and Action to Approve Budget Amendment for the City’s portion of Retirement Benefits for E. Hernandez under USERRA.
Items from Councilmembers.2
Announcements.
Adjournment.








“The City Council for the City of Columbus reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices) and 551.086 (Economic Development).”

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the governing body of the City of Columbus, Texas is a true and correct copy of said Notice and that I posted a copy of said Notice on the second glass door of the City Hall entrance and drive-up window by January 6, 2006 at or before 6:30 p.m., places convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times; to remain so posted continuously for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of said Meeting.






DATED THIS 6th OF JANUARY 2006.
COLUMBUS, TEXAS

BY:_______________________________
David Meisell, City Manager



The City Council Chamber is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact City Secretary Patti Glaeser 979.732.2366 or fax 979.732.8213 for additional information.