Brenham public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will address the retirement of the City Manager and the appointment of a successor. The body is also deciding on budget amendments, franchise agreements for roll-off container services, and various police and utility payments.

• Specific Use Permit for Calvary Baptist Church to build an open-air pavilion at 1100 Niebuhr Street
• Payment of $63,215.00 to Chaparral Laboratories, Inc for water testing
• Police Department purchases using seized narcotic funds: $4,250.00 for ERAD FCIS Solution Bundle and $10,775.00 for two L5M 25mm cameras
• No Parking Zone on the west side of Blinn Boulevard between College Avenue and West Fifth Street
• Proposed repeal of Ordinance No. O-22-018 regarding a franchise for Skoot-N-Hauler

City Council approved $69,031.23 for new audio equipment at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center and increased monthly contributions to the Texas Emergency Services Retirement System. The council also granted a specific use permit for a church pavilion and updated city budgets.

• Approved $69,031.23 for Blue Bell Aquatic Center audio equipment (7-0)
• Approved increase in monthly contribution to Texas Emergency Services Retirement System (7-0)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for Calvary Baptist Church open-air pavilion (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance O-23-031 granting roll-off container franchise to Only 1 Rentals, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-23-032 establishing no parking zone on Blinn Boulevard (7-0)
• Approved budget amendments via Ordinances O-23-033 and O-23-034 (7-0)
• Approved $63,215.00 payment to Chaparral Laboratories, Inc for water testing (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to repeal Skoot-N-Hauler roll-off franchise (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will meet in executive session to discuss the retirement of the City Manager and the appointment of a successor. The body will also consult with the City Attorney regarding a lawsuit involving Aviators Plus, LLC.

• Consultation regarding Aviators Plus, LLC v. City of Brenham, Texas (Cause No. 37896)
• Discussion of City Manager retirement and transition to a new City Manager

The City Council met in executive session to consult with the City Attorney and discuss personnel matters. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for a church pavilion. The body is also considering budget amendments for two fiscal years and a franchise agreement for roll-off container services.

• Public hearing for a specific use permit for Calvary Baptist Church at 1100 Niebuhr Street
• Payment of $92,811.70 to D&S Contracting, Inc. for sanitary sewer improvements
• Grant payment of $147,128.62 to Baker Katz, LLC
• Proposed no parking zone on the west side of Blinn Boulevard between College Avenue and West Fifth Street
• Proposed amendments to the FY22-23 and FY23-24 adopted budgets

City Council approved a specific use permit for Calvary Baptist Church to build an open-air pavilion and granted a non-exclusive franchise to Only 1 Rentals, LLC for roll-off container services. The council also established a no-parking zone on Blinn Boulevard and approved budget amendments for FY22-23 and FY23-24.

• Approved specific use permit for Calvary Baptist Church open-air pavilion (6-1)
• Approved non-exclusive franchise for Only 1 Rentals, LLC roll-off container service (7-0)
• Approved no-parking zone on west side of Blinn Boulevard between College Avenue and West Fifth Street (7-0)
• Approved FY22-23 budget amendments for General Fund and Water Fund (7-0)
• Approved FY23-24 budget amendment for Electric Fund (7-0)
• Approved final payment of $92,811.70 to D&S Contracting, Inc. for sewer improvements (7-0)
• Ratified grant payment of $147,128.62 to Baker Katz, LLC (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Oct 19, Oct 20, Nov 2, and Nov 16 (7-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider land use assumptions and capital improvement plans for water, wastewater, and roadways. The body will discuss adopting these plans and setting a future hearing regarding the imposition of impact fees on new development.

• Public hearing on land use assumptions and water, wastewater, and roadway capital improvement plans
• Resolution No. R-23-044: Adopting plans for the possible implementation of impact fees
• Resolution No. R-23-045: Setting a public hearing to consider imposing impact fees on new development

City Council approved land use assumptions and capital improvement plans for water, wastewater, and roadways. These steps are part of a process to potentially implement impact fees on new development. A second public hearing on the imposition of these fees is scheduled for February 1, 2024.

• Approved Resolution No. R-23-044 adopting Land Assumptions and Water, Wastewater, and Roadway Capital Improvement Plans (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-045 setting a public hearing for February 1, 2024, to consider imposing impact fees (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting on November 16, 2023, to discuss and possibly act on several items, including a new fee schedule for parks and recreation facilities, a bid for drainage improvements on Progress and Valley Drives, and the purchase of lime for the water utility. The consent agenda includes routine items such as a lease agreement with Ricoh USA, holiday calendar approval, and change orders for construction projects.

• Resolution R-23-043 adopting new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation facilities and programs
• Bid award for Project 2023-01: Progress and Valley Drives drainage improvements
• Bid 23-012: purchase of lime for water and wastewater utility system
• Change Order No. 1 and final payment to KRPS Contractors LLC for $36,679.21 (Brenham Family Park Main Creek Crossing)
• Ratification of janitorial services bid to Kustom Klean Janitorial Services, Inc. ($560.00) and amendment for airport services ($840.00/year)

The City Council approved a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation facilities and programs to reduce the gap between expenses and revenues. Other actions included awarding drainage improvement and utility contracts and distributing votes for the Washington County Appraisal District Board.

• Approved new Parks and Recreation fee schedule (7-0)
• Awarded $123,000 drainage improvement contract for Progress and Valley Drives to Texas KB Utilities (7-0)
• Awarded bulk lime purchase contract to Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC at $307.00/ton (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-042 to distribute 513 votes evenly among candidates for the Washington County Appraisal District Board (7-0)
• Approved $36,679.21 final payment and change order for Brenham Family Park Main Creek Crossing (7-0)
• Approved $5,705.00 change order for Stone Hollow Lift Station Replacement (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. for office automation equipment (7-0)
• Approved janitorial services contracts for the City and Municipal Airport with Kustom Klean Janitorial Services, Inc. (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will vote on a consent agenda including a budget amendment, creation of a reinvestment zone for a commercial tax phase-in, and acceptance of two homeland security grants. In regular session, they will discuss and possibly act on a tax phase-in agreement, an airport maintenance grant, a concrete work contract, and a street roller purchase. The meeting also includes recognitions and citizen comments.

• Approve Ordinance O-23-029 amending FY2023-24 budget
• Create Reinvestment Zone No. 52 for 209 S. Market Street tax phase-in
• Accept grants for 40 RatKit breaching tools and 2 portable surveillance kits
• Approve final payment of $212,716.45 to Larry Young Paving for street improvements
• Adopt Resolution R-23-041 for commercial tax phase-in agreement with 209 S. Market Street, LLC

Council approved several infrastructure payments, a new street roller, and a concrete work contract. The board also authorized a tax phase-in agreement for a downtown entertainment venue and accepted TxDOT airport maintenance grants.

• Approved FY2023-24 budget amendment (6-0)
• Created Reinvestment Zone No. 52 for 209 S. Market Street (6-0)
• Accepted two homeland security grants for breaching tools and surveillance kits (6-0)
• Approved $35,517.40 payment to Capital Underground Utilities (6-0)
• Approved $212,716.45 payment to Larry Young Paving Inc. (6-0)
• Approved FY 2024 TxDOT RAMP grant agreement (6-0)
• Approved commercial tax phase-in agreement for 209 S. Market Street, LLC (5-1)
• Awarded annual concrete work contract to Texas KB Utilities (6-0)

City Council

The City Council scheduled a special meeting for October 20, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. The agenda consists of an executive session to consult with the City Attorney regarding the Brenham Fire Department and associated legal matters.

• Executive session regarding the Brenham Fire Department and associated legal matters

The City Council convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to consult with the City Attorney. No substantive decisions were recorded in the regular session before the meeting adjourned.

City Council

The City Council will consider second readings for ordinances amending water and electric rate tariffs. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning amendments for R-1 and R-2 districts, potential impact fees, and various municipal agreements.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. O-23-026 amending water rate tariffs
• Second reading of Ordinance No. O-23-027 amending electric rate tariffs
• First reading of Ordinance amending R-1 (Single Family Residential) zoning provisions
• Second reading of Ordinance amending R-2 (Mixed Residential) zoning provisions
• RFP No. 23-009 for Blue Bell Aquatic Center restroom and locker room improvements

City Council approved $387,000 for Blue Bell Aquatic Center renovations and a deal to sell 387 acre-feet of water to Dow Chemical Company. The council also approved zoning changes for the R-2 district but tabled proposed changes to the R-1 district following resident concerns.

• Approved $387,000 contract to Collier Construction for aquatic center restroom and locker room improvements (7-0)
• Approved sale of 387 acre-feet of water to Dow Chemical Company at $93.50 per acre-foot (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-23-028 amending R-2 Mixed Residential zoning setbacks and permitted uses (7-0)
• Tabled ordinance to allow duplexes and twin homes in R-1 Single Family Residential district (7-0)
• Approved $109,641 purchase and financing for a Freightliner Dump Truck (7-0)
• Approved $488,259 budget amendment for postponed capital and maintenance items (7-0)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement for the Brazos Valley Wide Area Communications System through 2028 (7-0)
• Scheduled Dec. 7 public hearing for possible adoption of impact fees (7-0)

City Council

The regular meeting of the Brenham City Council scheduled for October 12, 2023, was canceled. No business was conducted.

City Council

The Brenham City Council, Washington County Commissioners Court, and BISD Board of Trustees are meeting in a joint session. They will discuss the deployment of law enforcement personnel in schools and consider a resolution requesting state funding for House Bill 3 requirements.

• Executive session to deliberate deployment of Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Brenham Police Department personnel in BISD schools
• Proposed resolution requesting State of Texas funding for BISD mandated requirements of House Bill 3

The Brenham City Council, Washington County Commissioners Court, and BISD Board of Trustees jointly approved a resolution requesting the State of Texas provide adequate funding for House Bill 3 mandated requirements. The bodies also held a joint executive session regarding the deployment of law enforcement personnel in BISD schools.

• Approved resolution requesting State of Texas funding for BISD House Bill 3 requirements (City Council: 7-0)
• Approved resolution requesting State of Texas funding for BISD House Bill 3 requirements (County Commissioners: 5-0)
• Approved resolution requesting State of Texas funding for BISD House Bill 3 requirements (BISD Board: 7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council, Washington County Commissioners Court, and Brenham ISD Board of Trustees are meeting in a joint session. The bodies will discuss law enforcement deployment in schools and a resolution regarding state funding for House Bill 3 requirements.

• Executive session to deliberate deployment of Washington County Sheriff’s Department and Brenham Police Department officers in BISD schools
• Proposed resolution requesting the State of Texas provide funding to BISD for House Bill 3 mandated requirements

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023. The meeting also includes discussions on property tax rates, water and electric rate schedules, and various zoning amendments.

• Adoption of FY 2023-2024 budget
• 2023 property tax levy of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation
• Zoning change for 307, 309, and 401 Peabody Street
• Specific Use Permit for car wash at 1604 State Highway 105
• Ratification of $69,720.00 purchase from Techline, Inc. for a 3-Phase Transformer

City Council approved an $89.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year and increased the property tax rate by 3.13%. The council also approved a 5% water rate increase and awarded a $1.1 million contract for synthetic turf at Hohlt Park.

• Adopted FY2023-24 budget authorizing $89.5 million in expenditures (5-0)
• Increased property tax rate to $0.4584 per $100 valuation (5-0)
• Approved 5% water rate increase effective October 12, 2023 (5-0)
• Awarded $1,096,470 contract to TGS Sports for Hohlt Park turf improvements (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Reinvestment Zone No. 52 for 209 S. Market Street (5-0)
• Approved zoning changes for R-1 and R-2 districts with 7,500 sq ft minimum lot size (4-1)
• Approved $69,720 purchase from Techline, Inc. for a 3-phase transformer (5-0)
• Appointed Robin Hutchens as Deputy City Secretary (5-0)

City Council

The City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission, TIRZ Number 1 Board, and Small Area Plan Project Working Group will meet in a joint session. The body will present and discuss the Final Concept Plan for the Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan.

• Presentation and discussion of the Final Concept Plan for the Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan

The City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and TIRZ Number 1 Board held a special workshop to review the Final Concept Plan for the Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan. The session consisted of a presentation and discussion; no formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the proposed budget and a property tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation. The body will also consider zoning changes and a specific use permit for a car wash.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation for FY2023-24
• Proposed budget increasing property tax revenue by $629,495.00 over last year
• Zoning change from B-2 to B-1 for 0.7544 acres at 307, 309, and 401 Peabody Street
• Specific Use Permit for Powerfam Washes, LLC at 1604 State Highway 105
• Chapter 380 Agreement with Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors

City Council approved the FY2023-24 budget and ratified a property tax increase despite a lower tax rate, due to rising property values. The council also approved a sales-tax reimbursement agreement for Academy Sports + Outdoors.

• Approved $89.5 million budget for FY2023-24 (7-0)
• Ratified property tax increase of $629,495 over last year's budget (7-0)
• Approved Chapter 380 Agreement for $1,500,000 sales-tax reimbursement to Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the Municipal Airport Master Plan and a public hearing regarding a tax phase-in incentive for 209 S. Market Street. The body is also considering several professional services agreements and the acceptance of public improvements in two subdivisions.

• Public hearing for Reinvestment Zone No. 52 tax incentive at 209 S. Market Street
• Payment of $465,069.00 to Brazos River Authority for raw water supply
• Agreement with Madden Media for digital marketing in the amount of $110,000.00
• On-call engineering services agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. up to $120,000.00
• Acceptance of public improvements in Liberty Village (Phase 3) and Brenham Market Square (Phase 1)

City Council approved several professional services agreements for water infrastructure and a tax phase-in agreement for MIC Group, LLC. A proposed tax incentive for 209 S. Market Street was tabled. Council also elected Adonna Saunders as Mayor Pro Tem for the meeting.

• Elected Councilmember Adonna Saunders as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved Statutory Consent Agenda items 5.a. through 5.h. (5-0)
• Approved $110,000 digital marketing agreement with Madden Media (5-0)
• Approved $120,000 on-call engineering agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $465,069 payment to Brazos River Authority for raw water supply (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-030 for MIC Group, LLC Commercial Tax Phase-In Agreement (5-0)
• Approved $2,520,000 agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Surface Water Treatment Plant Rehab and Expansion (5-0)
• Approved $160,000 agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Groundwater Supply Phase 1 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed tax rate for the 2023 tax year and discuss amendments to zoning ordinances, including food truck site definitions. The body will also review several infrastructure contracts and employee benefit agreements.

• Proposed 2023 tax rates, including No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval rates
• Ordinance for Reinvestment Zone Number 51 at 3140 S. Blue Bell Road for MIC Group, LLC
• Zoning amendments regarding 'Food Truck Site' definitions and R-1 and R-2 districts
• Electrical construction agreements with Techline Construction, LLC for $125,750.00 and $78,500.00
• Design agreement with Brown Reynolds and Watford (BRW) Architects for Fire Station No. 2

City Council approved a first-reading ordinance to create Reinvestment Zone Number 51 for MIC Group, LLC to support a $6 million capital investment. The council also approved a revised noise nuisance ordinance on its second reading. Proposed zoning changes regarding food trucks and residential districts were tabled for further discussion.

• Approved first reading of Reinvestment Zone Number 51 for MIC Group, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-019 amending noise nuisance regulations on second reading (5-0)
• Tabled proposed zoning amendments for food truck sites and R-1/R-2 districts (5-0)
• Approved $41,158.16 final payment to Collier Construction Inc. for Hohlt Park Nature Trail (5-0)
• Approved electrical construction agreement with Techline Construction, LLC up to $125,750.00 for MLK Parkway (5-0)
• Approved electrical construction agreement with Techline Construction, LLC up to $78,500 for South Market Street (5-0)
• Approved noise variance for Lewis Family Reunion at Hohlt Park (5-0)
• Approved two negative change orders for sewer and generator projects totaling -$7,669.00 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting to discuss the proposed budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Discussions will cover the General Fund, Utility Funds, and Special Revenue Funds.

• FY2023-2024 General Fund budget discussion
• FY2023-2024 Utility Funds budget discussion
• FY2023-2024 Special Revenue Funds budget discussion

The City Council held a special workshop meeting to review the proposed FY2023-24 Operating Budget. Strategic Budget Officer Tim McRoberts presented details on the Utility Fund, General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, and a proposed property tax rate of $0.4537. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the proposed budget for utility, general, and special revenue funds. The council may also act on insurance renewals, employee benefits, and a tourism advertising contract.

• Renewal of insurance coverage with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for FY 2023-2024
• Resolution No. R-23-029 regarding the creation of an Employee Benefit Trust
• Appointment of the Local Rabies Control Authority
• Advertising contract with AJR Media Group for the Tourism and Marketing Department
• FY2023-24 Proposed Budget discussions for Utility, General, and Special Revenue Funds

City Council approved the FY 2023-2024 insurance renewal with the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. The council also established an employee benefit trust to potentially reduce premium taxes and offset future health insurance cost increases. Additionally, the council appointed a rabies control authority and approved a tourism advertising contract.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 insurance renewal with Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool for $578,482 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-029 to create an employee benefit trust (7-0)
• Appointed Animal Services Manager Megan Gray as Local Rabies Control Authority (7-0)
• Approved advertising contract with AJR Media Group for Tourism and Marketing Department (7-0)

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 20, 2023, has been cancelled.

The City Council meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, was cancelled. No substantive decisions were made.

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for July 20, 2023, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will discuss commercial tax phase-in agreements for Valmont Industries, Inc. and North Park Development, LLC. The meeting also includes a presentation on the city's water capacity study and a discussion on a TxDOT funding agreement for a bridge.

• Reinvestment Zone 49 for Valmont Industries, Inc. at 2551 Valmont Dr. (80.088 acres)
• Reinvestment Zone 50 for North Park Development, LLC at 1809 N. Park Street (2.998 acres)
• TxDOT Advanced Funding Agreement for a bridge at Hog Branch Creek and Pecan Street
• Bid No. 23-005 for the purchase of Polyaluminum Chloride for the water utility system
• Noise variance requests for Outreach Ministries and Gather n Grace at Fireman's Park

City Council approved commercial tax phase-in agreements for Valmont Industries, Inc. and North Park Development, LLC. The council also authorized a TxDOT agreement for a bridge at Hog Branch Creek and Pecan Street that requires no city match funds.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-008 and Resolution No. R-23-026 for Valmont Industries, Inc. tax phase-in (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-009 and Resolution No. R-23-027 for North Park Development, LLC tax phase-in (7-0)
• Approved noise variance requests for Outreach Ministries and Gather n Grace at Fireman's Park (7-0)
• Appointed members to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Appointed Mayor Atwood C. Kenjura to the BVWACS Governing Board (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-028 for TxDOT bridge agreement at Hog Branch Creek and Pecan Street (7-0)
• Awarded Bid No. ITB 23-005 to Brenntag Southwest for polyaluminum chloride at $725.00 per liquid ton (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on creating two reinvestment zones for commercial tax phase-in incentives. The body will also discuss the issuance of combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation and a new fee schedule for Development Services.

• Reinvestment Zone 49 for Valmont Industries, Inc. (80.088 acres at 2551 Valmont Dr.)
• Reinvestment Zone 50 for North Park Development, LLC (2.998 acres at 1809 N. Park Street)
• Ordinance O-23-020 for the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023
• Resolution R-23-022 adopting a new fee schedule for the Development Services Department
• Chapter 380 Agreement with Academy, Ltd. d/b/a Academy Sports + Outdoors

Council approved the issuance of up to $10 million in certificates of obligation for streets, drainage, and a new fire station. The city also approved tax phase-in incentives for Valmont Industries, North Park Development, and Stanpac USA. A proposed noise ordinance amendment was tabled following citizen concerns.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-020 for up to $10M in Certificates of Obligation (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance for Reinvestment Zone 49 for Valmont Industries (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance for Reinvestment Zone 50 for North Park Development (5-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-021 for Commercial Tax Phase-In Agreement with Stanpac USA (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance No. O-23-019 amending noise provisions of the Code of Ordinances (5-0)
• Approved noise variance for Margaret Moore at 701 Parkview Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes from May 18, May 25, and June 1 meetings (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session on the city's noise nuisance ordinance and consider an amendment to Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances. The body will also review guidelines for filming in Brenham and several noise variance requests for summer events.

• Discussion and possible action on an ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances
• Resolution No. R-23-020 regarding guidelines for filming in Brenham
• Noise variances for 2023 Downtown Concert Series, Pop-Up Play Day, Movies in the Park, and Juneteenth Celebration
• Resolution No. R-23-019 for temporary closure of State Right-of-Way for the Downtown Summer Concert Series
• Resolution No. R-23-018 amending authorized representatives for TexPool Local Government Investment Pool

City Council approved a first reading of an ordinance moving the city to a decibel-based noise system. The council also adopted filming guidelines and authorized road closures for a summer concert series.

• Approved first reading of noise ordinance amending Chapter 17 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-020 adopting Guidelines for Filming in Brenham (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-019 for TxDOT temporary road closures for Hot Nights, Cool Tunes (5-0)
• Approved noise variances for Downtown Concert Series, Pop-Up Play Day, Movies in the Park, and Juneteenth Celebration (5-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-018 amending TexPool authorized representatives (5-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on an economic development nomination for Blue Bell Creameries L. P. The council will also consider an amendment to the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) program agreement with the State of Texas.

• Ordinance No. O-23-018: Nominating Blue Bell Creameries L. P. to the Governor Economic Development and Tourism as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project
• Amendment to the State Plan of Operation for the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program

City Council approved the nomination of Blue Bell Creameries L.P. for a state enterprise zone designation to support capital investments. Council also approved an amendment to the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program plan. Residents requested a light pollution ordinance during public comments.

• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-018 nominating Blue Bell Creameries L.P. as a Texas Enterprise Zone Project (6-0-1)
• Approved Amendment to the State Plan of Operation for the Law Enforcement Support Office (LESO) Program (7-0)
• Approved minutes from five previous meetings held between April 26 and May 16, 2023 (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council and Washington County Commissioners Court are meeting in a joint session. The meeting consists of a presentation by the Washington County Chief Appraiser.

• Discussion and presentation by the Washington County Chief Appraiser regarding Freeport and Goods in Transit Exemptions

The City Council and Washington County Commissioners received a presentation on Freeport and Goods In-Transit exemptions. No formal decisions or votes were recorded during this special meeting.

City Council

The City Council will administer oaths to elected officials and discuss guidelines for filming in Brenham. The body is considering an ordinance to nominate Blue Bell Creameries for a state economic development program. Other business includes infrastructure bids and grant policies for street improvements.

• Public hearing and proposed ordinance to nominate Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. as a Texas Enterprise Project
• Bid award for air release valves on raw water main (Lake Line), Project No. 64C-68C
• Resolution No. R-23-017 regarding Texas Community Development Block Grant policies for Carrington Lane street and drainage improvements
• Acceptance of a donation from The Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library
• Discussion on guidelines for filming in Brenham, Texas

City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to nominate Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. as a Texas Enterprise Project. The council also awarded a water main valve contract and accepted a library donation. Several elected officials were sworn into office.

• Approved first reading of ordinance nominating Blue Bell Creameries, L.P. to the Texas Enterprise Zone Program (6-1-1)
• Re-elected Clint Kolby as Mayor Pro Tem (7-0)
• Accepted $42,500.00 donation from The Fortnightly Club for the Nancy Carol Roberts Memorial Library (7-0)
• Awarded $377,242.00 bid for air release valves on raw water main to Capital Underground Utilities, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-017 for $350,000.00 CDBG grant for Carrington Lane street and drainage improvements (7-0)
• Administered Oaths of Office to Atwood C. Kenjura, Albert Wright, Paul F. LaRoche, III, and Adonna Saunders

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss the FY2023-2024 5-Year Plan.

• FY2023-2024 5-Year Plan

City Council

The Brenham City Council scheduled a special workshop meeting for May 16, 2023. No agenda packet was provided for this session.

The City Council held a special workshop meeting to discuss the FY2023-24 5-Year Plan. Strategic Budget Officer Tim McRoberts presented utility fund challenges and priorities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

City Council

The City Council is holding a special workshop meeting. No agenda packet was provided for this session.

City Council reviewed the Five-Year Financial Plan and provided direction on tax rates, user fees, and funding. No formal votes were taken during this special workshop meeting.

• Directed tax rate to be Voter Approval Rate (3.5%) or No-New-Revenue Rate
• Directed increase of user fees with an In-City and Out-of-City structure
• Directed increase of license and permit fees to meet peer cities
• Directed review of ILAs to increase BISD and County costs for services where needed
• Directed that BCDC must provide additional maintenance and operation funding for parks and recreation

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special workshop meeting. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss the FY2023-2024 5-Year Plan.

• Discussion of FY2023-2024 5-Year Plan

City Council

The City of Brenham City Council will hold a public information workshop. The session is dedicated to a discussion and presentation regarding the Municipal Airport Master Plan.

• Discussion and presentation on the City of Brenham’s Municipal Airport Master Plan

City Council

The City of Brenham City Council is holding a public information workshop. No specific agenda items, packets, or minutes are provided for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act upon Resolution No. R-23-016. This action involves canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 6, 2023, general election.

• Resolution No. R-23-016: Canvassing results for Mayor At-Large, Councilmember Place 2 - Ward 2, and Councilmember Place 4 - Ward 4

City Council

The agenda for this special meeting contains only procedural boilerplate. No specific items for decision or discussion were listed.

The City Council approved Resolution No. R-23-016 to officially canvass the returns of the May 6, 2023, general election. The resolution declared the winners for the positions of Mayor, Councilmember Place 2, and Councilmember Place 4.

• Approved Resolution No. R-23-016 declaring Atwood Kenjura as Mayor - At Large (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-016 declaring Albert Wright as Councilmember for Place 2 – Ward 2 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-016 declaring Adonna Saunders as Councilmember for Place 4 – Ward 4 (4-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council and Washington County Commissioners Court will meet in a joint session. No agenda packet was provided for this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider a professional services agreement for a public utilities impact fee study and the adoption of a rate tariff schedule for the city electric system. The body will also discuss tax phase-in guidelines for a reinvestment zone and appointments for a small area plan working group.

• Ordinance No. O-23-007 adopting a Rate Tariff Schedule for the City of Brenham Electric System
• Professional Services Agreement with Strand and Associates, Inc. for a public utilities impact fee study
• Resolution No. R-23-015 regarding guidelines for granting tax phase-in in a reinvestment zone
• Appointment of 16 individuals to the Development Services Small Area Plan project working group
• Noise variance for Lisa Crawford for a May 29 event at Henderson Park

The council approved a $250,000 professional services agreement with Strand & Associates to conduct an impact fee study for water, wastewater, and roadway facilities, with costs recoverable from fees on new development. They also appointed 17 members to a project working group for the Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan, re-adopted tax phase-in guidelines for economic development, and approved consent agenda items including a noise variance and electric rate tariff.

• Approved $250,000 impact fee study with Strand & Associates (7-0)
• Appointed 17-member project working group for Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan (7-0)
• Re-adopted Resolution R-23-015 for tax phase-in guidelines in reinvestment zone (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda: April 6 & 20 meeting minutes, noise variance for May 28 memorial, electric rate tariff O-23-007 (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council and Washington County Commissioners Court are holding a joint special meeting. No agenda packet was provided for this session.

The City Council and Washington County Commissioners received a presentation from Brenham Independent School District (BISD) regarding the creation of a district police department. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

City Council

The Brenham City Council and Washington County Commissioners Court will hold a joint session. The body will discuss the formation of a police department for the Brenham Independent School District and associated items.

• Discussion regarding Brenham Independent School District’s formation of a police department

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including the design of Fire Station No. 2 and a generator for the Atlow Booster Pumping Station. The body will also discuss updating electric system rate tariffs and downtown parking and parklet regulations.

• Design and engineering professional services for Fire Station No. 2 (RFQ No. 23-003)
• First reading of an ordinance adopting Rate Tariff Schedules for the City of Brenham Electric System
• License agreement with Mescalito Coffee LTD Co. for a parklet adjacent to 100 E. Alamo Street
• Bid No. 63C-19C for a generator at the Atlow Booster Pumping Station
• Acceptance of public improvements in the Liberty Village Subdivision Phase 2B

City Council approved the notice of intent to issue Certificates of Obligation for a new fire station and street reconstruction. The council also awarded the design contract for Fire Station No. 2 to Brown Reynolds and Watford Architects.

• Approved Resolution No. R-23-013 to issue up to $10M in Certificates of Obligation (7-0)
• Awarded RFQ No. 23-003 for Fire Station No. 2 design and engineering to Brown Reynolds and Watford (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. R-23-012 amending the Downtown Parklet Manual (7-0)
• Approved license agreement for Mescalito Coffee LTD Co. to construct a downtown parklet (7-0)
• Approved addendum with Vermont Systems, Inc. for Aquatic Center credit card processing (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance adopting Rate Tariff Schedules for the Electric System (7-0)
• Approved March 16, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved noise variance for 133rd Maifest Celebration (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss canceling the May 6 special election for Councilmember Place 3. The body is also considering a revised purchase and financing agreement for a wastewater pipeline inspection system and an engineering agreement for a business center sewer extension.

• Proposed purchase of RapidView IBAK Pipeline Inspection System for $209,681.93
• Professional services agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for Brenham Business Center sanitary sewer extension
• Airport Project Participation Agreement for airfield lighting at Brenham Municipal Airport
• Police Department purchases using seized narcotic funds totaling $8,721.53
• Noise variance requests for National Day of Prayer (May 4) and Pop-up Play Day (May 20)

City Council canceled the May 6 special election after certifying Paul F. LaRoche, III as the unopposed candidate for Councilmember Place 3 – Ward 3. The council also approved several police equipment purchases and a wastewater pipeline inspection system. Additionally, an engineering agreement for a sewer extension and an airport lighting project agreement were approved.

• Declared Paul F. LaRoche, III elected to Councilmember Place 3 – Ward 3 and canceled May 6 Special Election (7-0)
• Approved $209,681.93 purchase of RapidView IBAK Trailer Mounted Pipeline Inspection System and corresponding Bank of Brenham financing (7-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. for sewer extension not to exceed $140,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved Airport Project Participation Agreement for Brenham Municipal Airport Airfield Lighting Project (7-0)
• Approved use of seized narcotic funds for T-Mobile records ($200.00), AT&T records ($220.00), ICOR Technology Mini Claw Kit ($4,890.00), and North American Rescue training module ($3,611.53) (7-0)
• Approved noise variance requests for National Day of Prayer (May 4) and Pop-up Play Day (May 20) (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will discuss several contracts, including a digital marketing agreement and airport fuel farm construction. The body is also considering financial incentives for a business identified as Project Katydid and the acceptance of the FY2022 audit.

• Proposed $15,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Club of Washington County for a security system
• Resolution R-23-009 regarding opioid litigation settlements with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart
• Change Order No. 2 for the fuel farm at Brenham Municipal Airport with Bassco Services, Inc.
• Digital marketing agreement with Madden Media for Visit Brenham
• Economic development incentives for Project Katydid

City Council approved a $15,000 contribution for the Boys & Girls Club security system and a digital marketing agreement with Madden Media. The council also accepted the FY 2022 financial audit and authorized participation in opioid litigation settlements.

• Approved purchasing agreement with Equalis Group (6-0)
• Accepted Seidel Schroeder audit for Fiscal Year 2022 (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Club for security system (6-0)
• Approved participation in opioid litigation settlements with Allergan, CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart (6-0)
• Selected Terracon Consultants for environmental services via Resolution R-23-010 (6-0)
• Awarded Bid No. 23-004 for Hot Mix Asphalt to Waller County Asphalt (6-0)
• Approved digital marketing agreement with Madden Media not to exceed $105,000.05 (6-0)
• Approved benefits consulting agreement with HUB International up to $42,000 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on purchasing and financing a pipeline inspection system for the Sewer Construction Department. Members will also discuss the acquisition and operation of the Barnhill Center at the Historic Simon Theatre and a small area plan for Brenham Family Park.

• Purchase of RapidView IBAK Trailer Mounted Pipeline Inspection System for $181,807.73
• Equipment financing proposal from Bank of Brenham (five-year note at 4.95% interest)
• Professional services agreement with Kendig Keast Collaborative for Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan
• Amendment to election services contract with Washington County for May 6, 2023 election
• Noise variance request for Pop-up Play Day at Jerry Wilson Park on March 11, 2023

Council approved a professional services agreement to develop a Small Area Plan for the Brenham Family Park. The city also authorized the purchase of a pipeline inspection system and approved an amendment to the county election services contract.

• Approved $70,000 agreement with Kendig Keast Collaborative for Brenham Family Park Small Area Plan (5-0)
• Approved $181,807.73 purchase of RapidView IBAK pipeline inspection system (5-0)
• Approved five-year Bank of Brenham financing note at 4.95% interest for pipeline inspection system (5-0)
• Approved amendment to Washington County Election Services Contract for May 6, 2023 election (5-0)
• Approved noise variance for Boys & Girls Club Pop-up Play Day on March 11, 2023 (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate and execute documents for the Barnhill Center at the Historic Simon Theatre (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 19 and February 2, 2023 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss supporting a tax credit application for the Brenham Junction development. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure bids and equipment purchases for city departments.

• Support for Brenham Junction, LP's application for 2023 Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program funds
• Contract for tree trimming services with McCoy Tree Surgery, Inc. for $147,008.06
• Purchase of a Ford F-750 Chipper Truck for $121,305.00
• Ordinance O-23-006 to place a stop sign at Marjorie Street and Atlow Drive
• Bids for Stone Hollow lift station replacement and force main improvements

The City Council voted 5-2 to deny a resolution supporting the Brenham Junction low-income housing application. The council approved several infrastructure bids, including sewer improvements and park crossings, and authorized a new chipper truck purchase.

• Denied support for Brenham Junction low-income housing application (5-2)
• Approved $1.13M bid to Dudley Construction, LLC for Stone Hollow Lift Station Replacement
• Approved $924,932 bid to D&S Contracting, Inc. for Stone Hollow Force Main and Ralston Creek Gravity Sewer Crossing
• Approved $271,732 bid to KRPS Contractors, LLC for Brenham Family Park Main Creek Crossing
• Approved $121,305 purchase of Ford F-750 Chipper Truck and associated financing
• Approved $147,008.06 contract with LCRA for tree trimming services
• Approved $57,000 agreement with McCord Engineering, Inc. for LCRA Load Shedding Upgrade
• Approved license agreement for Brenham Market Square, LP to install a pylon sign

City Council

The City Council will consider calling a general election for Mayor and two council seats, as well as a special election for one council seat. The body is also reviewing grant applications for public safety equipment and infrastructure improvements.

• Proposed general election on May 6, 2023, for Mayor, Place 2 - Ward 2, and Place 4 - Ward 4
• Proposed special election on May 6, 2023, for Place 3 - Ward 3
• Purchase and financing of a Ford F-750 truck for the Electric Department
• Grant application for road and drainage improvements on Lott Lane and Shepard Lane
• Proposed stop sign at Marjorie Street and Atlow Drive

City Council approved orders for a general election on May 6, 2023, to elect a Mayor and two council members, as well as a special election for Place 3 – Ward 3. The council also approved several grants for public safety equipment and road improvements.

• Approved General Election for Mayor, Place 2, and Place 4 on May 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Special Election for Place 3 – Ward 3 on May 6, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-23-001 for Lott Lane and Shepard Lane road/drainage grant (7-0)
• Approved stop sign placement at Marjorie Street and Atlow Drive (7-0)
• Approved acceptance of public infrastructure for Vintage Farms Subdivision, Phase 5 (7-0)
• Approved $20,106.10 grant for five bullet-resistant shields (7-0)
• Approved $35,000 agreement amendment with Strand and Associates for water source evaluation (7-0)
• Approved Statutory Consent Agenda including 2022 Thoroughfare Plan amendment and Ford F-750 truck purchase (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will vote on zoning amendments for residential and industrial properties and a postage machine lease. The body will also discuss a housing tax credit application and a thoroughfare plan amendment.

• Specific Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 604 S. Baylor Street
• Rezoning 3.77 acres at 1150 Dixie Road from Local Business Residential Mixed Use (B-1) to Industrial (I)
• Multi-year postage machine lease with Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, LLC for $81,557.40
• Public hearing for an ordinance amending the Thoroughfare Plan 2022
• Noise variance requests for Fireman's Park Pavilion and 206 S. Jackson Street

City Council approved several zoning changes, noise variances, and election contracts. The council denied a request for a downtown parklet at 100 E. Alamo Street and increased the City Manager's salary.

• Increased City Manager Carolyn Miller's annual salary to $180,000 (7-0)
• Denied license agreement for Mescalito Coffee LTD Co. downtown parklet (5-2)
• Approved $96,873.60 multi-year postage machine contract with Pitney Bowes (7-0)
• Approved noise variances for Gather n Grace and Brazos Valley Brewing Company (7-0)
• Approved aviation fuel supply contract awarded to Titan Aviation Fuels (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Thoroughfare Plan 2022 for 10.60-acre tract (7-0)
• Approved $25,000 LCRA grant application for two electronic message boards (7-0)
• Approved non-consent tow contract addendum increasing towing charges (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss zoning amendments for properties on Dixie Road and S. Baylor Street. The body is also considering a payment processing agreement with Paymentech, LLC for utility and court transactions.

• Zoning change from Local Business Residential Mixed Use (B-1) to Industrial Use (I) for 3.77 acres at 1150 Dixie Road
• Specific Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 604 S. Baylor Street
• Electronic Payment Processing Agreement with Paymentech, LLC d/b/a Chase Merchant Services
• Noise variances for Outreach Ministries (1200 E. Tom Green Street) and Uptown Swirl
• Second readings of Ordinance No. O-23-001 (Offenses) and Ordinance No. O-23-002 (Fire Protection)

City Council approved a zoning change to allow industrial use on a 3.77-acre portion of 1150 Dixie Road. The council also granted a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 604 S. Baylor Street. Several administrative items and noise variances were approved via a consent agenda.

• Approved rezoning of 3.77 acres at 1150 Dixie Road from Local Business Residential Mixed Use (B-1) to Industrial Use (I) (5-2)
• Approved Specific Use Permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 604 S. Baylor Street (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-001 amending Chapter 17 of the Code of Ordinances (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. O-23-002 amending Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances (7-0)
• Approved noise variance for Outreach Ministries on January 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved noise variance for Uptown Swirl on January 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved electronic payment processing agreement with Paymentech, LLC (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 15 and December 27, 2022 (7-0)