Brenham public meetings in 2021

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a work session on downtown parklets, and a regular session with multiple action items. Key decisions include a parklet license agreement, new policies for boards and commissions, a sanitary sewer improvements contract, a new parks and recreation fee schedule, a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, and several technology agreements. The meeting also includes routine recognitions and reports.

• Accept $114,332.12 donation from May Dell Steinfeld estate for Brenham Animal Shelter
• Approve $168,360.14 payment to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for underground electrical work at Brenham Family Park Lift Station
• License agreement with Texas Ninety Six West, LLC for a parklet on Baylor Street
• Professional services agreement with Strand Associates for 2022 Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Specific use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 405 Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway

The Brenham City Council approved a professional services agreement with Strand Associates for sanitary sewer improvements, renewed a parklet license with Texas Ninety-Six West, adopted new board policies and appointments, and approved several other contracts including new planning software. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $379,000 professional services agreement with Strand Associates for 2022 sanitary sewer improvements (7-0)
• Approved license agreement with Texas Ninety-Six West for downtown parklet on Baylor Street (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution R-21-036 updating policies for boards and commissions (7-0)
• Approved appointments/reappointments to various city boards and commissions (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-035 adopting new Parks and Recreation fee schedule (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for accessory dwelling unit at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway with condition (7-0)
• Approved $76,154.41 Cisco enterprise agreement and payment plan for network hardware and phone system (7-0)
• Approved $134,546.01 agreement for online planning and permitting software (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, and will consider several resolutions, contracts, and a land lease. Items include a $131,543 renovation contract for Fire Station No. 1, a land lease with Skydive Freedom for a parachute landing zone at the airport, and a change order for the Lake Somerville raw water intake repair. The council will also discuss issuing certificates of obligation for 2022 and adopt new policies for boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on specific use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway (Case P-21-027)
• Approve $131,543 renovation contract for Fire Station No. 1 via TIPS Contract No. 18110
• Resolution to repeal notice of intent for Series 2021 certificates of obligation
• Resolution to authorize notice of intent for Series 2022 certificates of obligation
• Land lease with Egidiosky LLC dba Skydive Freedom for parachute landing zone at Brenham Municipal Airport

The Brenham City Council unanimously approved a land lease with Egidiosky LLC (Skydive Freedom) for a 3.59-acre parachute landing zone at the municipal airport. They also approved resolutions to repeal a prior notice and authorize a new one for issuing up to $10 million in Certificates of Obligation. The council approved a Specific Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, subject to a required setback variance.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, a noise variance, budget amendment, and $244,790.78 final payment to Lindsey Construction for the Lake Somerville raw water intake repair.
• Approved Resolution R-21-033 for a Specific Use Permit allowing an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, contingent on a 10-foot side yard setback or a variance.
• Approved Resolution R-21-035 to distribute the city's 540 votes evenly among four candidates for the Washington County Appraisal District board.
• Approved a one-year land lease with Skydive Freedom (Egidiosky LLC) for a parachute landing zone at the Brenham Municipal Airport.
• Approved Resolution R-21-036 adopting a new policy for advisory boards, including term limits, training requirements, and dissolving the Airport Board.

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on a recommendation for appointments to the Brenham Historic Preservation Board. The agenda includes routine items such as the call to order, invocation, pledges, and citizens comments, followed by the appointment item. The meeting is otherwise procedural with no other substantive business listed.

• Discuss and possibly act on appointments to the Brenham Historic Preservation Board
• Authorize the mayor to execute necessary documentation for appointments

The City Council approved the appointment of seven individuals to the Brenham Historic Preservation Board, as recommended by the Council Sub-Committee. The appointments were made to address a 35-day review requirement for Certificates of Appropriateness. The motion passed 5-0, with two members absent.

• Approved appointments to the Brenham Historic Preservation Board: Brad Tegeler, Jennifer Hermann, Paul Homeyer, Bob Grabarshick, Stacy Marhofer, Hal Moorman, and Mike Vance.
• Authorized the Mayor to execute any necessary documentation for the appointments.
• Noted that five citizen appointees will draw lots to determine staggered terms (four 2-year terms, one 3-year term) at their first meeting.
• Directed staff to provide an update on the term draw at the December 16th Council meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider several license and lease agreements, including items related to the Brenham Municipal Airport. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding potential skydiving operations at the municipal airport.

• Painting of 17 carousel horses and exterior of Antique Carousel in Fireman's Park for $57,950.00
• Purchase of Caustic Soda from Univar Solutions at $345.00 per Liquid Ton
• Ordinance No. O-21-032 regarding updated service credits for the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• Potential skydiving operation, Skydive Freedom, at Brenham Municipal Airport
• Lease agreement with Canion Kountry Bakery & Restaurant, Inc. for the airport terminal building

The City Council approved a lease agreement with Canion Kountry Bakery & Restaurant, Inc. to occupy the restaurant in the Brenham Municipal Airport terminal building. The council also approved a license agreement for an encroachment at 100 E. Alamo Street, a professional services agreement for the Blue Bell Aquatic Center Therapy Pool parking lot, a temporary resale amendment to the Brazos River Authority water agreement, and Resolution No. R-21-032 for ARPA grant administration services. A presentation and discussion on a potential skydiving operation at the airport was held, but no action was taken.

• Approved the Statutory Consent Agenda, including minutes, license agreements, an ordinance on updated service credits, carousel horse painting, an appointment, and a caustic soda bid.
• Approved a License Agreement with 100 Alamo Investments, LLC for an encroachment at 100 E. Alamo Street, contingent on Historic Preservation Board approval.
• Approved a Lease Agreement with Canion Kountry Bakery & Restaurant, Inc. for the restaurant at the Brenham Municipal Airport terminal building.
• Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering services for the Blue Bell Aquatic Center Therapy Pool parking lot, not to exceed $64,500.
• Approved the Temporary Resale Amendment to the System Water Availability Agreement between Brazos River Authority and the City of Brenham.
• Approved Resolution No. R-21-032, awarding RFP No. 21-012 for ARPA grant administration services to GrantWorks.

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing on mobile kitchen right-of-way encroachments, and several action items. Key decisions include adopting new fees for food establishments, approving an LCRA electric system study, and potentially approving the Texas opioid settlement term sheet. The council will also consider ordinances on food truck parks and mobile food establishment standards.

• Approve purchase of 2023 MV607 SBA dump truck for $90,840 from Hermann International
• Public hearing on right-of-way encroachment agreements for mobile kitchens downtown
• Adopt new Development Services fees for vendors, solicitors, and food establishments
• Approve LCRA five-year electric system study project proposal
• Approve TxDOT agreement for temporary closure for 2021 Lighted Christmas Parade

The Brenham City Council approved Resolution R-21-031 to participate in the Texas Global Opioid Litigation Settlement, with an estimated allocation of $66,829 for the city. The council also approved new Development Services fees for food establishments, including a $50 permit option for mobile kitchens, and authorized a $190,000 five-year electric system study with LCRA. All consent agenda items, including food truck park zoning amendments and a dump truck purchase, were approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including food truck park zoning ordinance and $90,840 dump truck purchase (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-029 establishing new vendor and food establishment fees (6-1, Kenjura absent)
• Approved $190,000 LCRA five-year electric system study (6-1, Kenjura absent)
• Approved Resolution R-21-030 for TxDOT road closure for Christmas parade (6-1, Kenjura absent)
• Approved first reading of TMRS updated service credits ordinance (6-1, Kenjura absent)
• Approved Resolution R-21-031 for opioid settlement participation (6-1, Kenjura absent)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to define and regulate food truck parks and mobile kitchens, plus a first reading of food establishment standards. They will also consider a consent agenda including a zoning change for an auto repair shop and adoption of 2018 international building codes, and discuss possible Park Street improvements and fees. In regular session, they will vote on a Taser 7 purchase and a $120,000 engineering services agreement, and may act on economic development incentives for Project Black Spot after executive session.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to add definitions and standards for food truck parks, food truck sites, and mobile kitchens, and allow them by specific use permit in B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4 districts
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 9 (Food and Food Establishments) and Chapter 16 (Licenses for solicitors, peddlers, itinerant vendors)
• Consent agenda: Ordinance O-21-029 adopting 2018 International Building Codes and adding regulation of substandard buildings
• Consent agenda: Ordinance O-21-028 granting specific use permit for enlargement of nonconforming auto repair shop at 1006 N. Park Street
• Purchase of 2021 Taser 7 units via BuyBoard Contract No. 603-20; professional services agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for on-call engineering, not to exceed $120,000

The Brenham City Council approved first readings of ordinances to regulate food trucks and mobile kitchens, including zoning changes and operational standards. It also authorized a 5-year, $133,687.54 contract for new Tasers, a $120,000 on-call engineering services agreement, and negotiations for an economic development incentive for Project Black Spot. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with one member absent.

• Approved consent agenda including zoning ordinance for auto repair shop at 1006 N. Park Street (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding definitions and standards for food truck parks and mobile kitchens (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending food establishment and vendor licensing standards (6-0)
• Authorized $133,687.54 5-year contract for Taser 7 bundle from Axon Enterprise (6-0)
• Approved $120,000 on-call engineering services agreement with Strand Associates (6-0)
• Authorized Economic Development Director to negotiate incentive for Project Black Spot (6-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items, including a $73,395 homeland security grant for two license plate recognition trailers, several equipment and vehicle purchases, and airport lease assignments. Public hearings will consider a specific use permit for a business expansion on N. Park Street and adoption of updated building and fire codes. The council will also discuss awarding a uniform rental contract and a professional services agreement for an easement renewal.

• Approve $73,395 grant for two license plate recognition trailers
• Approve purchase of two John Deere backhoes ($117,823.98 and $120,236.98)
• Approve police vehicle purchases totaling $194,053.55
• Public hearing on specific use permit for 1006 N. Park Street
• Adopt 2018 international building codes with local amendments

The Brenham City Council approved the consent agenda, a specific use permit for KT Auto Plus to expand its nonconforming auto repair shop, adoption of 2018 international building codes, a uniform rental contract with Unifirst, and a surveying agreement for the Lake Sommerville easement. All votes were unanimous among the six present members, with Mayor Tate absent.

• Approved consent agenda items 4a-4n (6-0)
• Approved specific use permit for KT Auto Plus expansion at 1006 N. Park Street (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adopting 2018 international building codes (6-0)
• Awarded RFP 21-008 for uniform rental to Unifirst (6-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Hodde & Hodde Land Surveying, not to exceed $35,000 (6-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly appoint an interim city manager, following a closed executive session on personnel matters. The council will also consider a consent agenda item granting a noise variance for a school event, and hear reports from city officials.

• Appointment of interim city manager and related issues
• Noise variance for Christ Lutheran Day School Fall Family Night, Oct. 8, 2021, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Citizens comments and administrative reports

The Brenham City Council unanimously approved a noise variance for Christ Lutheran Day School's Fall Family Night and appointed Carolyn Miller as Interim City Manager at an annual salary of $153,200 plus a $7,500 car allowance, effective immediately. The appointment followed an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved noise variance for Christ Lutheran Day School Fall Family Night (unanimous)
• Appointed Carolyn Miller as Interim City Manager at $153,200/year plus $7,500 car allowance (unanimous)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda and several action items. Key decisions include adopting the FY2021-22 budget and levying property taxes at $0.4940 per $100 valuation. The council will also consider issuing certificates of obligation, approving grants for the airport and traffic enforcement, and amending the city manager's employment agreement.

• Adopt FY2021-22 budget (Ordinance O-21-026)
• Levy 2021 property tax at $0.4940 per $100 valuation (Ordinance O-21-027)
• Authorize publication of notice for certificates of obligation (Resolution R-21-022)
• Award fleet fueling bid to Alexander Oil (Bid 21-010)
• Ratify $74,999.34 payment to Madden Media for Visit Brenham marketing

The Brenham City Council unanimously approved the FY2021-22 budget of $74.9 million and set the property tax rate at $0.4940 per $100 valuation, a 3.66% increase. The council also authorized up to $10 million in certificates of obligation for capital projects, approved several grants and contracts, and terminated City Manager James Fisher's employment effective immediately.

• Approved FY2021-22 budget of $74.9 million (7-0)
• Adopted property tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation, a 3.66% increase (7-0)
• Authorized notice of intent to issue up to $10M in certificates of obligation (7-0)
• Approved ARPA-related RFPs/RFQs for administrative and engineering services (7-0)
• Approved airport master plan grant agreement (7-0)
• Approved airfield lighting project grant agreement (7-0)
• Accepted TxDOT STEP traffic enforcement grant (7-0)
• Terminated City Manager James Fisher's employment effective immediately (5-2)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold public hearings and consider first-reading ordinances to adopt the FY2021-22 budget and set a property tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation, which would raise property tax revenue by $329,468 (4.37% increase). The consent agenda includes routine items such as rate tariff amendments, a franchise for roll-off container service, and payments for water supply and street improvements. A public hearing will consider a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 503 W. Alamo Street.

• Proposed tax rate $0.4940 per $100 valuation; property tax revenue increase of $329,468 (4.37%)
• Public hearing and possible action on specific use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 503 W. Alamo Street (Case P-21-019)
• Payment of $412,842.00 to Brazos River Authority for raw water supply
• Change order and final payment of $64,669.69 to Larry Young Paving for Salem Road improvements
• Ordinance to grant non-exclusive franchise to Container Source, LLC for roll-off container service

The council approved the FY2021-22 budget of $74.9 million, which raises property tax revenue by $329,468 (4.37% increase) despite lowering the rate to $0.4940 per $100 valuation. They also ratified the property tax increase, levied the new tax rate, and approved several other items including a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit, a water payment, a change order, a tank rehabilitation contract, a grant agreement, and insurance renewal.

• Adopted FY2021-22 budget of $74.9 million (6-0)
• Ratified property tax increase of $329,468 (6-0)
• Levied property tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation (6-0)
• Approved specific use permit for accessory dwelling unit at 503 W. Alamo St. (6-0)
• Approved $412,842 payment to Brazos River Authority for raw water supply (6-0)
• Approved change order and final payment to Larry Young Paving, Inc. for $64,042.22 (6-0)
• Awarded Atlow Elevated Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project to Maguire Iron, Inc. for $229,750 (6-0)
• Approved RAMP grant agreement with TxDOT for FY2022 (6-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a work session, a public hearing, and a regular session. Key items include discussing the FY2021-22 proposed budget, a public hearing on allowing car washes in a zoning district, and possible action on ordinances and resolutions covering tax incentives, utility rate tariffs, a police drone purchase, and a roll-off container franchise.

• Ordinance O-21-017 creating Reinvestment Zone 48 for QuestSpecialty Corporation (16.818 acres at 2001 East Tom Green St.) for commercial tax phase-in
• Change Order No. 1 and final payment of $35,693.50 to Solid Bridge Construction for Ralston Creek Lift Station Elevation
• Public hearing on amending zoning to allow automobile (car) wash as a specific use in B-1 district
• First readings on water, gas, and electric rate tariff schedule amendments
• Purchase of a drone for the police department using seized narcotic funds

The Brenham City Council approved the historic preservation ordinance on second reading, with Mayor Tate, Mayor Pro Tem Kolby, and Councilmember Canales abstaining due to conflicts of interest. The council also approved first readings of ordinances increasing water, gas, and electric rates by 15.79%, 12.42%, and 4.84% respectively, and approved a $7,529 drone purchase for the police department using seized narcotic funds. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, tax phase-in agreement with QuestSpecialty, and various resolutions, were approved unanimously.

• Approved historic preservation ordinance O-21-016 (4-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved water rate increase of 15.79% (first reading)
• Approved gas rate increase of 12.42% (first reading)
• Approved electric rate increase of 4.84% (first reading)
• Approved $7,529 drone purchase for police (unanimous)
• Approved tax phase-in agreement with QuestSpecialty (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Reinvestment Zone 48 (unanimous)
• Approved roll-off container franchise for Container Source (unanimous)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a public hearing and consider creating Reinvestment Zone Number 48 for QuestSpecialty Corporation, a commercial tax phase-in incentive on 16.818 acres at 2001 East Tom Green Street. The council will also discuss and possibly set the proposed 2021 tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation, and consider an ordinance on second reading for historical preservation. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session on pending litigation.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone Number 48 for QuestSpecialty Corporation (16.818 acres at 2001 East Tom Green Street)
• Proposed tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation for 2021, with record vote and meeting dates for final adoption
• Second reading of Ordinance O-21-016 amending Chapter 13 for historical preservation districts and landmarks
• Noise variance for a birthday party at Henderson Park on August 8, 2021, 3-9 p.m.
• Executive session on pending litigation: City of Brenham v. WTG Gas Marketing, Inc.; Roger R. Robinson v. City of Brenham Housing, Police Dept., et al.; claims by Ricky Boeker

The Brenham City Council approved on first reading an ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone Number 48 for QuestSpecialty Corporation, enabling a commercial tax phase-in incentive for their 16.818-acre property at 2001 East Tom Green Street. The council also voted to place the proposed 2021 tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation on the agendas of the September 2 and September 16 meetings for final adoption. A second reading of a historic preservation ordinance was passed over, meaning no action was taken on that item.

• Approved consent agenda including July meeting minutes and a noise variance for a birthday party at Henderson Park (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance creating Reinvestment Zone Number 48 for QuestSpecialty Corporation tax phase-in (6-0)
• Voted to consider proposed tax rate of $0.4940 per $100 valuation at September 2 and September 16 meetings (6-0)
• Passed on second reading of historic preservation ordinance (no action taken)

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2021-22 budget, specifically focusing on utility funds. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting. The agenda contains only this budget discussion item, along with standard procedural items.

• Discussion of FY 2021-22 proposed budget for utility funds
• Workshop meeting held in Council Chambers at 200 W. Vulcan St.
• Council reserves right to enter executive session for legal, real property, personnel, and other matters

City Council

The City Council has scheduled a special meeting. No agenda packet was provided for this meeting.

The City Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2021-22 budget and directed staff to prepare an amended budget. The amendments include reducing the tax rate by $0.01 to $0.4940, halving all proposed utility rate increases, keeping the cost-of-living adjustment, and funding four new positions. Staff will present the revised budget for approval at the August 5, 2021 meeting.

• Directed staff to prepare amended budget with $0.4940 tax rate
• Directed staff to reduce all proposed utility rate increases by 50%
• Kept cost-of-living increase in budget
• Funded four new positions

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing the Mayor to submit documentation to receive Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. The council will also hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 2021-22 budget.

• Proposed authorization to receive $4,426,200.40 in American Rescue Plan Act funding
• Discussion of the FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget

The Brenham City Council voted unanimously to submit documentation to receive $4,426,200.40 in American Rescue Plan Act funds, distributed through the Texas Department of Emergency Management, and authorized the mayor to sign necessary paperwork. In a work session, the council discussed the proposed FY2021-22 budget, which includes utility rate increases for electric, gas, and water, and asked staff to recalculate irrigation charges and find ways to reduce the proposed increases.

• Approved submission of ARPA CLFRF documentation and authorized Mayor to execute necessary documents
• Discussed FY2021-22 proposed budget with utility rate increases of 9.5% electric, 24.7% gas, and 26.6% water
• Requested staff recalculate monthly minimum charge for residential irrigation accounts
• Requested staff provide options to reduce utility fund expenditures to lower proposed rate increases

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to provide for the preservation and protection of historical districts and landmarks. The body is also deciding on several zoning changes and infrastructure agreements.

• Proposed ordinance for historical preservation, protection, and enhancement of districts and landmarks
• Zoning change from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Local Business/Residential Mixed-Use (B-1) for multiple tracts including E. Tom Green Street and Loesch Street
• Zoning change from Mixed Residential (R-2) to Commercial, Research and Technology (B-2) for 0.99 acres
• Agreement with Ranier & Son Development Company regarding water main construction costs on Dixie Road
• Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT for intersection improvements at Old Chappell Hill Road and FM 577

The Brenham City Council approved an ordinance on its first reading to establish a historic preservation ordinance, amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances. The vote was 4-0, with Mayor Milton Y. Tate Jr., Mayor Pro Tem Clint Kolby, and Councilmember Shannan Canales abstaining due to conflict-of-interest provisions. The council also approved several other items, including a water main oversizing agreement with Ranier & Son Development Company, an advanced funding agreement with TxDOT for intersection improvements, and an amendment to a lease agreement with the Brenham Heritage Museum.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-21-012 on second reading, rezoning multiple tracts from R-1 to B-1.
• Approved Ordinance No. O-21-013 on second reading, rezoning approximately 0.99 acres from R-2 to B-2.
• Approved Ordinance No. O-21-014 on second reading, amending the Planned Development District for Lakes at Vintage Farms.
• Approved an audit engagement letter with Seidel Schroeder for FY ending September 30, 2021.
• Approved noise variances for Family Pickleball and Bocce Night and Official Skate Night.
• Approved the historic preservation ordinance on first reading (4-0, with three abstentions).
• Approved Ordinance No. O-21-015 on second reading, amending sign regulations for major multi-tenant shopping centers.
• Approved an agreement with Ranier & Son Development Company for water main oversizing, with city costs not to exceed $35,000.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a work session to discuss the proposed General Fund budget for fiscal year 2021-22. The meeting also includes an update from the Washington County Chief Appraiser.

• FY2021-22 Proposed Budget Discussions - General Fund
• Update from Washington County Chief Appraiser

The Brenham City Council met in a special session to receive an update from the Washington County Chief Appraiser on expected 2021 property valuations and to discuss the proposed FY2021-22 budget. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

• Received update on 2021 property valuations from Chief Appraiser Dyann White
• Discussed FY2021-22 proposed budget with $75.1M expenditures and $65.2M revenues
• Noted proposed $0.02 property tax rate decrease (from $0.5040 to $0.4840)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on three zoning map amendments and discuss a pavement management analysis report. The body is also considering updates to sign regulations for multi-tenant shopping centers and potential car wash allowances in B-1 districts.

• Zoning change from R-1 to B-1 for multiple tracts including 1207, 1401, 1209, and 1205 E. Tom Green Street
• Zoning change from R-2 to B-2 for 0.99 acres in the P & A Hope Survey
• Amendment to Ordinance No. O-20-028 regarding 52.428 acres at Lakes at Vintage Farms
• Pavement Management Analysis Report by IMS Infrastructure Management Services
• Proposed ordinance amending Chapter 21 regarding major multi-tenant shopping center sign regulations

The Brenham City Council approved first readings of three zoning ordinances: rezoning approximately 87 acres from R-1 to B-1 (with two tracts removed), rezoning 0.99 acres from R-2 to B-2, and amending the Planned Development District for the Lakes at Vintage Farms. The council also approved a first reading of sign ordinance amendments for major multi-tenant shopping centers. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved first reading of zoning change from R-1 to B-1 for multiple tracts (7-0)
• Approved first reading of zoning change from R-2 to B-2 for 0.99 acres at 1408 N. Park Street (7-0)
• Approved first reading of PD amendment for Lakes at Vintage Farms Section II with dog park gate requirement (7-0)
• Approved first reading of sign ordinance amendment for major multi-tenant shopping centers (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from April 21, June 3, and June 17 meetings (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will discuss a loan between the city's sanitation and water funds to repay a line of credit for a water intake repair project. The body will also consider noise variances for two local events and a board appointment.

• Resolution No. R-21-017: Interfund loan between Sanitation Fund and Water Fund for Raw Water Intake Structure Repair Project
• Noise variance for birthday celebration at 800 Pleasantview Avenue on June 19, 2021
• Noise variance for Pop-up Play Day at Fireman's Park on June 26, 2021
• Appointment of a Council Member to the Brenham Community Projects Fund, Inc. Board of Directors

The Brenham City Council approved Resolution R-21-17, authorizing a $1 million interfund loan from the Sanitation Fund to the Water Fund to repay a maturing line of credit with Bank of Brenham for the Raw Water Intake Structure Repair Project. The loan will be repaid over 10 years at 2.0% interest, with the remaining balance paid from Water Fund cash reserves. The council also approved the consent agenda, including noise variances for a birthday celebration and a pop-up play day, and appointed Councilmember Adonna Saunders to the Brenham Community Projects Fund, Inc. Board of Directors. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Mayor Milton Y. Tate Jr. absent.

• Approved Resolution R-21-17 for $1M interfund loan from Sanitation Fund to Water Fund (6-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and two noise variances (6-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Adonna Saunders to Brenham Community Projects Fund Board (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several fire department purchases, including a replacement engine and breathing apparatuses. The agenda also includes discussions on a mobile food vendor ordinance and professional services for a water system capacity evaluation.

• Ratification of $58,176.40 for a Fire Department Rescue 2 Unit replacement engine
• Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBAs) for the Fire Department
• Engineering services agreement with CDM Smith, Inc. for TCEQ water system study
• Noise variances for Juneteenth Celebration and Downtown Concert Series
• Temporary closure of State Right-Of-Way for the 2021 Downtown Summer Concert Series

The Brenham City Council approved the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) for the fire department from Municipal Emergency Services for $402,128.81, and approved financing through Brenham National Bank at 2.10% interest over seven years. The council also ratified a $58,176.40 engine replacement for Rescue 2, approved a $56,980 water system capacity study with CDM Smith, renewed the group health plan with TML Health Benefits Pool, and approved several consent agenda items including noise variances for Juneteenth and the Downtown Concert Series. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved purchase of SCBAs from MES for $402,128.81 (unanimous)
• Approved equipment financing with Brenham National Bank for $402,128.81 at 2.10% over 7 years (unanimous)
• Ratified purchase of replacement engine for Rescue 2 for $58,176.40 (unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with CDM Smith for water system capacity study for $56,980 (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of group health plan with TML Health Benefits Pool for FY2021-22 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-21-016 for TxDOT right-of-way closure for concert series (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Traci Pyle to Main Street Board Position 8 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including noise variances for Juneteenth and concert series (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss the FY 2021-22 Budget Overview and Capital Debt Plan. This meeting focuses on financial planning and debt management for the upcoming fiscal year.

• FY 2021-22 Budget Overview
• Capital Debt Plan

The Brenham City Council held a budget workshop and reviewed the FY2021-22 budget overview and capital debt plan. After discussion, the Council directed staff to use Debt Strategy Plan A, which maintains existing infrastructure, uses property valuation growth and maturing debt to stay within the current I&S tax rate of $0.1840 per $100 valuation, and adheres to the city's debt policy. No formal votes were taken; the decision was an advisory direction to staff.

• Advised staff to adopt Debt Strategy Plan A for FY2021-22 (unanimous direction)

City Council

The City Council will discuss contracting for redistricting services and accepting infrastructure improvements for two subdivisions. The body is also considering a $20,000 donation for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library and a construction agreement for pole changeouts.

• Electrical Distribution Construction Agreement with Techline Construction, LLC for $71,250.00
• Proposed $20,000.00 donation from The Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
• Acceptance of infrastructure improvements in Liberty Village Subdivision, Phase I and Overlook Estates Subdivision, Phase 4
• Engagement agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP for redistricting services
• Noise variance requests for Brenham Junior High School and RSR Entertainment (1609 East Alamo Street)

The Brenham City Council approved the consent agenda, accepted a $20,000 donation from The Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library, approved resolutions accepting infrastructure improvements in the Liberty Village Subdivision Phase I and Overlook Estates Phase 4, and approved an engagement agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP for redistricting services. The council tabled a noise variance request for a Juneteenth block party after the event was moved to the County Event Center. No action was taken on changing the meeting time back to 1:00 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda items 6-a through 6-d (minutes, budget ordinance, noise variance, electrical contract) (6-0)
• Accepted $20,000 donation from The Fortnightly Club for the library (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-013 accepting infrastructure in Liberty Village Phase I (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-014 accepting infrastructure in Overlook Estates Phase 4 (6-0)
• Approved redistricting services agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta, LLP (6-0)
• Tabled noise variance request for Juneteenth block party (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths of office to several elected officials. The agenda includes discussions on financial reports, historical preservation, and various city contracts or ordinances.

• Oaths of office for Shannan Canales, Atwood C. Kenjura, Clint T. Kolby, and Leah Cook
• Ordinance No. O-21-010 regarding Hotel Occupancy Tax
• Kleen Industrial Services quote for $40,916.12 for Water Treatment Plant filter media replacement
• Hickory Lane Drainage Improvement Project bid award
• Correction Warranty Deed for 809 Wilkins Street

The Brenham City Council approved a $158,950 bid for the Hickory Lane Drainage Improvement Project, awarded to Mercer Construction. The council also approved a first-reading budget amendment, a correction warranty deed for 809 Wilkins Street, and two interlocal agreements adding Burleson County to the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System. Additionally, Councilmember Clint Kolby was elected Mayor Pro Tem, and the council reached consensus to change future meeting times to 3:30 p.m.

• Elected Clint Kolby as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including hotel occupancy tax ordinance and $40,916.12 water filter media replacement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY2020-21 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved correction warranty deed for 809 Wilkins Street (5-0, mayor and mayor pro tem abstained)
• Awarded $158,950 bid to Mercer Construction for Hickory Lane drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved Second Amendment to BVCOG interlocal agreement adding Burleson County (unanimous)
• Approved companion BVWACS interlocal agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-21-012 amending LETPA grant application (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act upon Resolution No. R-21-011. This resolution involves canvassing the returns and declaring the winners of the May 1, 2021, general election.

• Resolution No. R-21-011: Canvassing results for Councilmember Place 1 (Ward 1)
• Resolution No. R-21-011: Canvassing results for Councilmember Place 3 (Ward 3)
• Resolution No. R-21-011: Canvassing results for Councilmember Place 5 (At Large)
• Resolution No. R-21-011: Canvassing results for Councilmember Place 6 (At Large)

The Brenham City Council approved Resolution No. R-21-011, canvassing the official results of the May 1, 2021 general election and declaring the winners for four council seats. The motion passed unanimously with five yes votes and one absence. The meeting was a special session with no other substantive actions.

• Approved Resolution R-21-011 canvassing election results (5-0, 1 absent)
• Declared Shannan Canales elected for Place 1 – Ward 1
• Declared Atwood C. Kenjura elected for Place 3 – Ward 3
• Declared Clint T. Kolby elected for Place 5 – At Large
• Declared Leah Cook elected for Place 6 – At Large

City Council

The Brenham City Council held a special meeting on April 21, 2021, and after an executive session, voted unanimously to reject a settlement offer from Ricky Boeker regarding claims against the city. The council authorized the mayor to execute any necessary documentation related to the rejection. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Rejected settlement offer from Ricky Boeker (7-0)
• Authorized Mayor to execute necessary documentation

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss a settlement offer received from Ricky Boeker regarding claims alleged against the City of Brenham. The council will first consult with the City Attorney in an executive session before returning to regular session for discussion and possible action.

• Settlement offer from Ricky Boeker concerning claims against the City

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance amending the hotel occupancy tax and a lease agreement for property at 307 S. Market Street. The body will also review bids for city mowing services and repairs for the Lake Somerville Intake Pump Station No. 1.

• Lease agreement with Woodson Lumber Co. for 307 S. Market Street
• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 24, Hotel Occupancy Tax
• Bid No. 21-007 for mowing, maintenance, and clean-up services
• Noise variance for Maifestival events May 7-8, 2021, in Fireman's Park
• Grant application to Texas Department of Agriculture for the TxCDBG Program

The Brenham City Council approved several items, including a $47,602.69 repair contract for Lake Somerville Pump Station No. 1, a lease agreement with Woodson Lumber Co. for the property at 307 S. Market Street, a first reading of an ordinance amending hotel occupancy tax rules, a three-year mowing and maintenance contract with Gene's Services, and a resolution authorizing a grant application to the Texas Department of Agriculture. All votes were unanimous (6-0) with Councilmember Herring absent.

• Approved $47,602.69 repair of Lake Somerville Pump Station No. 1 (6-0)
• Approved lease with Woodson Lumber Co. for 307 S. Market St. at $1,500/month (6-0)
• Approved first reading of hotel occupancy tax ordinance amendment (6-0)
• Awarded Bid No. 21-007 for mowing/clean-up to Gene's Services for 3 years (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-010 for TxCDBG grant application (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special workshop meeting to discuss and view presentations from Alton Elementary School third grade students. Students designed a simplified map of Downtown Brenham and a layout for the Brenham Family Park property. No official action is to be taken.

• Presentation of student-designed layouts for the Brenham Family Park property
• Discussion of student-designed land use maps for Downtown Brenham

The Brenham City Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of a work session. City staff presented the template for a city and park project given to Alton Elementary third-graders, and the students then presented their designs to the Council. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during the meeting.

• Held a work session to discuss the template for the Alton Elementary third-grade city and park project.
• Received presentations from Alton Elementary third-grade students on their template city and park designs.

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss and receive presentations on template city and park projects. These projects were given to and developed by third grade students from Alton Elementary School.

• Presentation of template city and park projects by Alton Elementary School third grade students

City Council

The City Council will consider the acquisition and operation of the Barnhill Center at the Historic Simon Theater. The body will also discuss lease and operator agreements for the Brenham Municipal Airport and a gas sales contract amendment.

• Possible acquisition and funding of the Barnhill Center at the Historic Simon Theater
• Lease agreement and Fixed Base Operator agreement with Aviators Plus, LLC for Brenham Municipal Airport
• Final payment of $93,770.58 to 5-T Utilities, Inc. for Baker Katz Sanitary Sewer Improvements
• Stop sign placements at Vineyard Pass/SH 36 North and Ava Drive/Old Masonic Road
• Amendment to gas sales contract with WTG Gas Marketing, Inc.

The Brenham City Council discussed a proposed 10-year lease with Aviators Plus, LLC for the airport terminal building but took no final action, instead referring the matter to a joint work session with the Airport Advisory Board. The council approved consent agenda items including stop signs and a final payment, and authorized a gas sales contract amendment and a memorandum of understanding for the possible acquisition of the Barnhill Center.

• Approved consent agenda: stop signs on Vineyard Pass and Ava Drive, final payment of $93,770.58 to 5-T Utilities, and lease amendment with Wells Fargo (7-0)
• Approved amendment to gas sales contract with WTG Gas Marketing regarding delivery points (7-0)
• Authorized City Manager and City Attorney to develop MOU with Brenham Main Street Historic Preservation for possible Barnhill Center acquisition, with up to $35,000 for interest payments (6-0, Mayor abstained)
• Tabled airport terminal lease with Aviators Plus; no action taken on FBO agreement

City Council

The meeting is scheduled for 5:00 P.M. at City Hall. There is no agenda packet provided for this meeting.

The minutes state that no minutes were recorded for this meeting. No decisions, approvals, or other actions are documented.

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special meeting to present and discuss the city's budget, operations, and management. This discussion involves candidates running in the May 1, 2021 General Election for City Council.

• Presentation and discussion on City of Brenham’s Budget, Operations and Management with May 1 election candidates

City Council

The City Council will discuss several service agreements, including a fitness program at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center and a strategic facility plan. The body will also consider ordinances for new stop signs and a lease for the Brenham Municipal Airport terminal.

• Lease and Fixed Base Operator agreement with Aviators Plus, LLC for Brenham Municipal Airport
• Stop sign placement at Vineyard Pass and State Highway 36 North
• Stop sign placement at Ava Drive and Old Masonic Road
• Professional Services Agreement with Sledge Engineering, LLC for a Strategic Facility Plan
• Fitness Center Services Agreement with American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc.

The Brenham City Council approved a $47,000 professional services agreement with Sledge Engineering for a Strategic Facility Plan covering 38 city facilities. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to install stop signs at Vineyard Pass and Ava Drive intersections, accepted the FY2020 audit from Seidel Schroeder, and approved several other routine items. The council voted to table a lease agreement with Aviators Plus for the airport terminal building and a related amendment to the FBO agreement.

• Approved the consent agenda including minutes, a joint election services agreement, and a noise variance for a pop-up play day.
• Approved the assignment of the Simon Theater lease and MOU to Brenham Main Street Historical Preservation, Inc.
• Approved a fitness center services agreement with American Specialty Health Fitness for the Silver and Fit program at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center.
• Approved a $47,000 professional services agreement with Sledge Engineering for a Strategic Facility Plan.
• Approved first reading of an ordinance to place a stop sign on Vineyard Pass at its intersection with State Highway 36 North.
• Approved first reading of an ordinance to place a stop sign on Ava Drive at its intersection with Old Masonic Road.
• Accepted the FY2020 audit from Seidel Schroeder.
• Tabled a lease agreement with Aviators Plus for the airport terminal building and a related FBO agreement amendment.

City Council

The Brenham City Council held an emergency meeting and voted to authorize the City Manager and/or City Attorney to retain legal counsel to protect the city's financial interests and gas customers regarding the gas sales contract with West Texas Gas Marketing, Inc. The motion passed with six yes votes and one absence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized City Manager and/or City Attorney to retain legal counsel for legal action regarding WTG gas contract (6-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council is meeting to discuss a gas sales contract between WTG Gas Marketing, Inc. and the City of Brenham. The council may act on this matter and authorize the Mayor to execute necessary documentation.

• Gas sales contract between WTG Gas Marketing, Inc. and City of Brenham

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like budget amendments and utility rate changes, followed by a work session on police reports and a regular session with votes on a COVID-19 disaster declaration, a generator maintenance contract, and other agreements. The meeting also includes an executive session on a gas sales contract.

• Ordinance O-21-004: Amends FY2020-21 adopted budget (second reading)
• Ordinances O-21-005, O-21-006, O-21-007: Amend industrial wastewater standards, water and sewer rate tariffs
• Electrical distribution construction agreement with Techline Construction LLC, not to exceed $53,585, for annual pole changeout
• Resolution R-21-001: Mayoral declaration of local disaster due to COVID-19 pandemic
• Bid 21-004: Annual generator maintenance and inspection contract for city facilities

The Brenham City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including budget amendments, utility rate changes, and a pole changeout contract. They also amended the COVID-19 disaster declaration to reference the new executive order, awarded a generator maintenance contract, and approved resolutions for grant administration and engineering services. Additionally, they approved an electronic payment agreement for hotel occupancy taxes.

• Approved consent agenda items 6-a through 6-f, including minutes, budget amendments, utility rate changes, and a $53,585 pole changeout contract.
• Amended Resolution R-21-001 to reference Executive Order GA-34 and renumbered it as R-21-010.
• Awarded Bid 21-004 for generator maintenance to Loftin Equipment at $11,620 per year.
• Approved Resolution R-21-008 naming Public Management as grant administrator for TxCDBG projects.
• Approved Resolution R-21-009 naming Strand Associates, Inc. for engineering services for TxCDBG projects.
• Approved an electronic payment processing agreement with VeriCheck, Inc. for hotel occupancy taxes.

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a work session on the COVID-19 vaccination subHUB, and several action items. Key decisions include continuing a local disaster declaration for winter weather, amending the FY2020-21 budget, applying for a homeland security grant, and approving agreements for software and utility rate studies. The council will also consider ordinances amending water and sewer rates and industrial wastewater standards, and will discuss pending litigation in executive session.

• Resolution R-21-005 supporting Sandy Point Housing's application for 9% housing tax credits
• Resolution R-21-006 continuing the mayoral disaster declaration for severe winter weather
• Ordinance (first reading) amending FY2020-21 adopted budget
• Agreement with Brycer, LLC for Compliance Engine software and services
• Agreement with NewGen Strategies to evaluate water, sewer, electric, and gas utility rates

The Brenham City Council voted 6-1 to deny Resolution R-21-005, which would have amended a prior resolution to include required state language supporting Sandy Point Housing, Ltd.'s application for 9% housing tax credits for a 27-home affordable rental development. The council instead directed that the resolution be revised to repeal the original support resolution. The decision followed public opposition from residents concerned about property values, traffic, and lack of notice.

• Denied Resolution R-21-005 supporting Sandy Point Housing tax credit application (6-1)
• Directed revision of R-21-005 to repeal Resolution R-21-003 (6-1)
• Approved Resolution R-21-006 continuing local disaster declaration for winter weather (6-0)
• Approved first reading of FY2020-21 budget amendment ordinance (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-007 for ALPR trailer grant application (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Brycer, LLC for Compliance Engine software (6-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with NewGen Strategies for utility rate study (6-0)
• Approved first reading of industrial wastewater pretreatment ordinance (6-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding an emergency special meeting to discuss and possibly act on issues related to the severe winter weather, which Governor Abbott certified as a statewide disaster on February 12, 2021. The council will consider the storm's impact on public health, safety, welfare, and city operations, and may take immediate action to address these concerns.

• Discuss and possibly act on various issues related to the severe winter weather disaster
• Certified as a statewide disaster by Governor Abbott's February 12, 2021 proclamation
• Address impacts on public health, safety, and welfare of Brenham citizens
• Consider city functions, operations, and facility management during the emergency
• Meeting held virtually via Microsoft Teams and/or teleconference

The Brenham City Council held an emergency special meeting to address the impacts of severe winter weather. Staff provided updates on rolling blackouts, water main breaks, and boil water notices, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after the updates.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special emergency meeting to discuss and possibly act on issues related to the severe winter weather, which was declared a statewide disaster by Governor Abbott on February 12, 2021. The council will consider immediate actions to ensure public health, safety, and welfare, as well as the operation of city functions and facilities. The meeting is being held virtually due to the emergency.

• Discussion and possible action on severe winter weather impacts
• Certification of emergency meeting posted on February 17, 2021 at 12:00 P.M.
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams and teleconference

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a work session on mobile food vendor policies, and several action items. Key decisions include supporting a housing tax credit application, approving a hangar lease at the municipal airport, amending BCDC bylaws, and awarding bids for road and lift station projects.

• Resolution R-21-003 supporting Sandy Point Housing, Ltd.'s application for 2021 9% Housing Tax Credits
• Ground space lease with Aviators Plus, LLC for a hangar at Brenham Municipal Airport (3195 Aviation Way)
• Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates for Old Chappell Hill Road Improvements
• Award of bid for Project No. 2020-02 (Old Chappell Hill Road Improvements)
• Award of bid for Project No. 66C-13G (Ralston Creek Lift Station Elevation)

The Brenham City Council approved Resolution R-21-003 supporting Sandy Point Housing's application for 2021 9% housing tax credits for a 27-unit single-family affordable rental development on Pecan Street, contingent on the developer notifying neighboring property owners. The council also approved a ground lease for a hangar at the airport, amended BCDC bylaws, appointed Jim Kolkhorst to the BCDC board, and awarded contracts for road and lift station projects. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Resolution R-21-003 supporting Sandy Point Housing tax credit application (7-0)
• Approved ground space lease with Aviators Plus for airport hangar (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-004 amending BCDC bylaws (7-0)
• Appointed Jim Kolkhorst to BCDC board (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Strand Associates contract for Old Chappell Hill Road (7-0)
• Awarded bid to Brazos Paving for Old Chappell Hill Road improvements ($724,044.50) (7-0)
• Approved Jones-Carter agreement for Brenham Family Park Phase I ($252,500) (7-0)
• Awarded bid to Solid Bridge Construction for Ralston Creek Lift Station elevation ($358,930) (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will vote on consent items including annexation and zoning for a 5.15-acre tract, hotel occupancy tax changes, and grant applications for firefighter equipment and carousel renovation. In regular session, they will discuss and possibly act on calling a May 1, 2021 general election for four council seats, related election contracts, a gas supply consulting agreement, and a payment to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for underground electric work. The meeting also includes citizen comments and administrative reports.

• Annexation of 5.1545-acre tract (River Eagle Subdivision) via Ordinance O-21-001
• Zoning of 5.145 acres as Industrial (I) District (Ordinance O-21-002)
• Grant applications: AFG for PPE and LCRA for carousel renovation
• Order calling May 1, 2021 election for Places 1, 3, 5, and 6
• Consulting services agreement with Gas Supply Consulting, Inc.

The Brenham City Council approved an order calling a general election for May 1, 2021, to fill four council seats, and approved contracts with Washington County and local entities for election services. The council also approved a consent agenda that included annexation, zoning, and grant applications, plus agreements for natural gas consulting and underground electric installation.

• Approved consent agenda including annexation, zoning, hotel tax amendment, and grant applications (6-0)
• Approved order calling May 1, 2021 general election for four council seats (6-0)
• Approved election services contract with Washington County (6-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with BISD and Blinn College for election (6-0)
• Approved $23,850 consulting agreement with Gas Supply Consulting, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved $148,691.71 payment to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for underground lines (6-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold public hearings and consider first readings on annexing a 5.15-acre tract and rezoning it to Industrial, plus extending the COVID-19 disaster declaration and temporarily modifying hotel occupancy tax reporting. The consent agenda includes a $36,522.40 change order for Salem Road improvements.

• Change Order No. 1 for Salem Road improvements to Larry Young Paving, Inc. in the amount of $36,522.40
• Public hearing on annexation of 5.1545 acres (River Eagle Subdivision, Tract 12, Phillip Coe Survey) and first reading of annexation ordinance
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone approximately 5.145 acres west of 1751 US Highway 290 West to Industrial (I) District (Case P-20-045)
• Resolution R-21-001 to continue the mayoral declaration of local disaster due to COVID-19
• First reading of ordinance to temporarily modify hotel occupancy tax reporting and payment schedule

The Brenham City Council unanimously approved a change order for Salem Road improvements, annexed a 5.1545-acre tract, and assigned Industrial zoning to it. It also extended the COVID-19 disaster declaration and temporarily modified hotel occupancy tax reporting. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Salem Road improvements to Larry Young Paving, Inc. ($36,522.40) (7-0)
• Approved Municipal Services Agreement with River Eagle Real Estate, Ltd. for annexation of 5.1545-acre tract (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance annexing Section 2020-2 (5.1545 acres) into the city (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance assigning Industrial (I) zoning to 5.145 acres near 1751 US Hwy 290 West (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-21-001 continuing the COVID-19 local disaster declaration (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance temporarily modifying hotel occupancy tax reporting/payment schedule for Dec 2020–Mar 2021 (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda, a public hearing on a specific use permit for a car wash at 1413 W. Main Street, and discussion of a sludge removal bid. In executive session, they will discuss real property, economic development, litigation, and the appointment of a city manager, with possible action on the appointment afterward.

• Approve water supply resale agreement with Dow Chemical for $64,242.00
• Public hearing on specific use permit for car wash at 1413 W. Main Street
• Discuss bid for sludge removal and digester thickener cleaning at wastewater treatment plant
• Discuss and possibly act on appointment of city manager
• Discuss and possibly act on Barnhill Center acquisition and operations