Notice is hereby given that a re

Notice is hereby given that a regular meeting of the governing body of the City of Columbus, Texas will be held on

Monday, April 10, 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.

Consideration and action with respect to the residential subdivision to be known as Providence Landing, a portion of which is located within the City's ETJ, such action to include, as appropriate,

(i) approval of an Interlocal Contract with Colorado County for the County to assume sole responsibility for subdivision plat approval for the project,

(ii) direction to City staff and the Planning Department to consider whether it would be proper in this case to grant variances for items such as curbs and gutters, streetlights, fire hydrants, and other City platting requirements that may be inappropriate for a rural subdivision, if the Interlocal Contract is not approved, and

(iii) such other action that Council may consider or approve with respect to the development or plat approval of the Providence Landing subdivision.

Adjourn to Executive Session for the Purpose of Discussing Real Property Matter Pursuant to the Provisions of the Open Meetings Law, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon’s Texas Code Annotated, in accordance with the authority contained in Chapter 551.072 to discuss Oil Pipeline.

Return to Open Session for Consideration and Aciton to Authorize City Management to Receive Bids for the Sale of the Oil Pipeline.

Consent Agenda:

a. Approval of invoices.

b. Approval of minutes from March 27, 2006 regular meeting.

Consideration and Action to Approve Invoice from AL&M.

Discussion of City Manager’s Report including Train Colllision Overted, Drug Bust, Police Car Hits Deer, Swimming Pool Repairs, Quarterly Employee Meetings, Little League Opening Day, New Fire Truck in Service, Pipeline Update, Mobile Home Park.

Citizen presentations and comments.

Consideration and Action Regarding the Purchase of the Right of Way Located on the Northeast Corner of SH 71(Fannin Street) and Bonham Street in the City of Columbus, Colorado County.

Consideration and Action to Approve a Budget Amendment for Police For Forfeiture Funds Received.

Consideration and action to adopt a resolution requesting an Agreement between the State of Texas and the City for the closure of the 1100 Block of Milam Street (Spur 52) between Spring Street and Walnut Street from noon to Midnight Saturday, May 20, 2006 and from 6:00am to 5:00pm on Sunday, May 21, 2006.

Consider and action to approve the closure of the entire 400 Block of Spring Street and approximately 75 ft into the 300 block of Spring St. up to entrance of Old Jail Parking Lot from 12:00 noon on Friday, May 19, 2006 until 5:00p.m; and, 1100 Block of Travis Street between Spring Street and Walnut Street; from 5:00pm Friday, May 19, 2006 to 5:00pm Sunday, May 21, 2006.

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 April 7, 2006 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 7^th Day of April, 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.