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

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 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.       Call to Order.

2.       Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.

3.       Consent Agenda:

a.       Approval of invoices.

b.       Approval of Minutes of September 24, 2007 Regular Meeting.

4.       Consideration and Action to Approve Invoice from Curtiss Automotive.

5.       Consideration and Action to Approve Invoice from Heffley’s Mill.

6.       Citizen’s Presentations and Comments.[1]

 

7.       Discussion of City Manager’s Report including Cardinal Hill Well, GFOA Award, McCormick Sewer Plant Drying Beds, Montezuma Ditch Improvements, River Status, Tree Trimming, Drop Inlet Construction, Water Pumpage History, Revenue Updates, SRTS Decision, Employee Meeting.

8.       Discussion with Marion Schonenberg regarding the Groundwater Conservation District Committee.

9.       Consideration and Action to Approve Resolution 49-07 regarding the Groundwater Conservation District for Colorado County.

10.   Consideration and Action to Approve a Manufactured Home Permit at 1136 Back Street.

11.   Discussion Regarding Tobacco Use in Public Parks.

12.   Consideration and Action to approve Ordinance 74-07 Regarding AEP Franchise Agreement.

13.   Consideration and action to approve closing Memorial Oaks Subdivision to Vehicular Traffic on Wednesday, October 31, 2007  from  5:30 pm – 8:30 pm.

14.   Consideration and Action to Designate the City’s Official Newspaper.

15.   Items from Councilmembers.2

16.   Announcements.

17.   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 October 5, 2007 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 5^th Day of October, 2007                                                        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.





1During this agenda item, citizens may comment for the record on items which are not on the agenda. However, the Council may not participate in discussion or deliberation on any item that is not on the agenda. Citizens may request that a topic be added to a future agenda.



Citizens who wish to comment on a posted agenda item may do so when that item is addressed by the Mayor. Citizen’s comments are limited to five minutes.



2 Limited to statements. Issues raised by councilmembers under this item cannot be deliberated by Council. The Open Meetings Act does not allow Council to deliberate items that don’t appear on the agenda.