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

Monday, May 22, 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:

1.    1. Call to Order.

2.    2. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.

3.    3 .Canvass the May 13, 2006 City of Columbus General Election and Declare the Results to be Official        

4.   4. Administer the Oath of Office to the Newly Elected City Officials.

5.   5.Discussion and Action to Appoint a Mayor Pro Tem.

6.    6.Consent Agenda:

a.     7. Approval of invoices.

b.      8. Approval of minutes from May 8, 2006 regular meeting.

c.       9. Approval of minutes from May 11, 2006 special meeting

d.     10. Approval of April Financial Statements

7.   11. Discussion of City Manager’s Report including Water Plant Update, Swimming Pool, Street Repairs, Water Tower Inspection,TCEQ Sewer Plant Inspection, Sales Tax Results, Water, Sewer & Gas Revenue, Police Vehicle Damaged, Water Delivery Project, Texas Municipal Gas corporation, Moody’s Maintenance, Snakes on Creek Bend Lane.

8.    12. Citizen presentations and comments.[1]

9.   13. Consideration and Action to Appoint Patti Glaeser as the Open Government Training Official.

10. 14. Discussion with Sandra Frnka “regarding the matter that council was to review concerning the rates for sewer and a possible resolution”.

11. 15. Consideration and Action to Approve the  2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

12. 16. Consideration and Action to Approve an Agreement with H&H Waste Oil, Inc. for Removal of Oil-Related Waste Products.

13. 17. Presentation and Discussion of April Police Report.

14. 18. Items from Councilmembers.2

15. 19. Announcements.

16. 20. 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 May 18, 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 18th Day of May, 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.