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Burn Ban August 2026

August cows in dry pasture

August 11, 2026
Until Further Notice
BURN BAN

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Kaufman County is currently under a Burn Ban, which includes the City of Cottonwood. Dry grass, limited recent rainfall, and windy conditions have increased the risk of grass and wildfires. Outdoor burning is prohibited while the Burn Ban is in effect.

Residents should also use extra caution when grilling or barbecuing, welding outdoors, mowing, or performing other activities that could produce flames, heat, or sparks near dry grass and vegetation.

 
 
 

Special Session Agenda – Aug 19, 2026

Zoning map image for the city of cottonwood

August 19, 2026, 10 AM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. ROLL CALL
  3. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING RENEWAL OF CITY CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT- Discuss, consider, and take possible action regarding the renewal of the City of Cottonwood’s Certificate of Deposit for a seven (7) month term at an interest rate of 3.39%, including authorization of the appropriate City officials/signers to execute any documents necessary to complete the renewal.
  1. DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING GIS SERVICES FOR CITY ZONING MAP-Discuss, consider, and take possible action to approve a proposal for GIS services necessary for the preparation and development of the City of Cottonwood zoning map, including associated GIS data and map products.
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Agenda July 6, 2026

Ditches and rock base

July 6, 2026, 7 PM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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  • CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Mayor calls the meeting to order, states the date and time, announces Councilmembers present, and declares a quorum.
  • INVOCATION
  • MINUTES: Consideration and approval of previous month’s minutes.
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS: Updated Financial Reports thru June 30, 2026
  • PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Citizens may participate and direct comments to the Council.

Agenda, June 1, 2026

Roadside with blue bonnets

June 1, 2026, 7 PM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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  • CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Mayor calls the meeting to order, states the date and time, announces Councilmembers present, and declares a quorum.

  • INVOCATION

  • MINUTES: Consideration and approval of the previous month’s minutes.

  • RIGHT OF WAY: Update City Attorney Patricia on researching ROW Management
    Ordinance; Including TVEC, Broadband.

  • PERMIT FEES: Increasing Building Permit Fees

  • AI DATA CENTERS: Proposed Data Centers in Kaufman County?

  • PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Citizens may participate and direct comments to the Council.

Agenda 4.6.2026

Ditches and rock base

April 6, 2026 7 PM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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• CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Mayor calls the meeting to order, states the date and time, announces Councilmembers present, and declares a quorum.
• INVOCATION
• MINUTES: Consideration and approval of previous month’s minutes.
• FINANCIAL REPORTS: Year-to-date financial statements through March 31, 2026.
• ORDINANCE NO. 6 – COUNTY ROADS 4083 AND 4084 (NO THRU TRUCK TRAFFIC): Update on signage.
• KAUFMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP: Update.
• COUNTY ROADS CR 4083 AND CR 4084: Progress update.
• FLAGS FOR HOLIDAY OBSERVANCE: Update.
• COMMUNITY UPDATES – WHAT’S HAPPENING: Gravel and sand on CR 4084 in ETJ.
• PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Citizens may participate and direct comments to the Council.

 

Agenda 3.2.2026

Culvert construction

March 2, 2026 7 PM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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  • CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Mayor calls the Meeting to order, states the date and time, states Councilmembers present, and declares a quorum present.****
  • INVOCATION:
  • MINUTES: Approval of previous month’s minutes.
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS: YTD Financial Statements thru February 28, 2026.
  • CIVIC CENTER RENTAL RATE ADJUSTMENT: Discussion and possible action regarding increasing the Civic Center rental fee to $150.00 per event, enhancing marketing through social media to increase bookings, and determining whether a security deposit will be required.
  • NO NEW REVENUE (NNR) TAX RATE CALCULATION: Presentation and discussion of the No New Revenue (NNR) tax rate worksheet, including comparison of prior years’ taxable property values and adopted property tax rates.
  • ORDINANCE # 6 – COUNTY ROADS 4083 AND 4084 (No Thru Truck Traffic):
    Discussion and possible action regarding implementation of Ordinance No. 6, including ordering and placement of “No Thru Truck Traffic” signage on CR 4083 and CR 4084.
  • KAUFMAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP:
    Discussion and possible action regarding City membership in the Kaufman Chamber of Commerce.
  • COUNTY ROAD 4083 – KAUFMAN COUNTY PROJECT AGREEMENT:
    Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Agreement with Kaufman County for improvements to County Road 4083.
  • AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK – LOAN FINANCING FOR CR 4083 PROJECT:
    Presentation and discussion of loan terms from American National Bank for funding the County Road 4083 Project Agreement, with possible action.
  • MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE: Discussion and possible direction regarding placement of flags within the City for Memorial Day.
  • PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Citizens may participate and direct any comments to Council at this time.

Agenda, February 2, 2026

winter thaw

February 2, 2026 7 PM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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  • CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Mayor calls the Meeting to order, states the date and time, states the Council members present, and declares a quorum present.****
  • INVOCATION:
  • MINUTES: Approval of the previous month’s minutes.
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS: Financial Reports thru December 31, 2025.
  • PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Citizens may participate and direct any comments to Council at this time.

Agenda – August 4, 2025

August 4, 2025 7 PM Cottonwood Civic Center 8330 FM 2451
Scurry, TX 75158

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  • CALL MEETING TO ORDER: Mayor calls the Meeting to order, states the date and time, states Councilmembers present, and declares a quorum present.****
  • INVOCATION:
  • MINUTES: Approval of previous month’s minutes.
  • FINANCIAL REPORTS: YTD Financial Statements thru July 31, 2025.
  • CITY ROAD MAINTENANCE CR4083 AND CR4084: City Council to discuss maintaining ditches and debris on CR 4083 and CR 4084
  • RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BANK SIGNATORIES: Deliberate and act on a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cottonwood, Kaufman County, State of Texas authorizing and designating the official signatures of the City of Cottonwood for banking and depository services.
  • AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK CD: Motion for Investment in Certificate of Deposit (CD):
  • I move that the council deliberate and approve the investment of $10,000 from the City of Cottonwood Restrictive Account into an 11-month Certificate of Deposit (CD) with American National Bank, at the current available interest rate. The funds shall remain in the CD until maturity, unless an emergency withdrawal is authorized by a formal vote of the council.
  • RENEWAL OF TAX COLLECTION CONTRACT: Approval renewing Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP (“Linebarger”) collection of delinquent property taxes.
  • NNR (No New Revenue Rate): City Council to approve tax rate for 2025 at .25 per $100.
  • PUBLIC DISCUSSION: Citizens may participate and direct any comments to Council at this time.