Brenham public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on tax phase-in guidelines for reinvestment zones and discuss opposing a proposed compost facility by Break It Down, LLC. The body will also consider a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation and several city contracts.

• Resolution No. R-24-028 opposing a compost facility by Break It Down, LLC near West Yegua Creek
• Resolution No. R-24-027 adopting a new fee schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department
• Agreement with DataVox, Inc. for Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan at $13,725.00 per year
• Purchase of six Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department
• Utility extension agreement with TxDOT for 4350 TX-36

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing and setting compensation for a Municipal Court Presiding Judge and Associate Judge. The body will also consider a budget amendment and a contract for police body and fleet cameras. Other items include economic development payments and a city charter presentation.

• Appointment and compensation for Municipal Court Presiding Judge and Associate Judge
• Ordinance No. O-24-031 to amend the FY23-24 Adopted Budget
• Grant payment of $187,885.57 to BK Stringer, Ltd. for economic development
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body worn and in-car fleet cameras
• License agreement with DataVox, Inc. for $13,725.00 per year

The Brenham City Council approved a five-year, $738,610.94 Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for body-worn and in-car fleet cameras for the Police Department. The council also appointed Jonas Lacina as Municipal Court Presiding Judge and Robert Wright as Associate Judge, set their salaries, and approved a budget amendment. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Axon camera contract for $738,610.94 over 5 years (7-0)
• Appointed Jonas Lacina as Municipal Court Presiding Judge and Robert Wright as Associate Judge for two-year terms (7-0)
• Set Presiding Judge salary at $30,000/year and Associate Judge at $27,000/year (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-24-031 amending FY23-24 budget (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, software purchase, grant payment, and license agreement (7-0)

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on budget amendments, water main replacements, and airport projects. The agenda includes a work session on the 2025 election and an executive session regarding a court judge appointment.

• Approve Final Payment of $123,622.90 to Solid Bridge Construction for Carrington Lane Roadway Improvements
• Discuss Rejection of All Bids for Brenham Municipal Airport Terminal HVAC Replacement
• Approve Airport Project Participation Agreement with TxDOT for New Automated Weather Observing System
• Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Amending the FY23-24 Adopted Budget
• Award Bid No. 25-003 for Caustic Soda to Brenntag Southwest in the Amount of $372.50 per Liquid Ton

City Council

The Brenham City Council will consider approving a consent agenda including parking zone changes, a water treatment chemical purchase of $51,111.00, and a three-year utility software license for $34,500.00. The council will also discuss multiple grant applications for street and drainage improvements and a project proposal for an electric engineering system study.

• Approve Ordinance No. O-24-029: No Parking Zones on West Fifth Street
• Approve Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals from Brenntag Southwest Inc. for $51,111.00
• Approve Three-Year License Agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions for $34,500.00
• Discuss Grant Applications for Street and Drainage Improvements
• Discuss LCRA Project Proposal for Five-Year Electric Engineering System Study

City Council

The Brenham City Council will meet to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes and a license agreement for a phone paging system. The council will also discuss ordinances for new stop signs and no-parking zones, as well as award bids for wastewater plant and groundwater supply projects.

• Approve license agreement for phone paging system ($3,704.00)
• Discuss stop sign on Muse Street at Harrington Street
• Discuss no parking zones on West Fifth Street
• Award bid for wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation
• Award bid for groundwater supply Phase I

City Council

The City Council will discuss the purchase of two fire trucks and various drainage and flood projects. The meeting includes votes on land annexations along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road, as well as zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.

• Annexation of land along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road (Ordinance No. O-24-025)
• Zoning amendments regarding detached accessory structures and accessory dwelling units
• Three-year license agreement with Brightly Software, Inc. for $21,416.75 per year
• Purchase of two fire trucks through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program
• Interfund loan from the Electric Fund to the Drainage Fund for drainage projects

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and levying property taxes at $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation. The body will also discuss annexing several tracts of land along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road.

• Proposed property tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation
• Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 1320 Burleson Street
• Payment of $49,223.23 to Wampole-Miller, Inc. for gas main line pressure testing
• Public hearing on zoning for detached accessory structures and accessory dwelling units
• Proposed annexation of five sections of land along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road

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 proposed budget would increase total property tax revenue by $959,022 over last year. The body will also consider zoning changes and infrastructure plan amendments.

• Proposed tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation for FY2024-25
• Payment of $494,913.00 to Brazos River Authority for raw water supply
• Rezoning of 1320 Burleson Street from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Mixed Residential (R-2)
• Amendment to the 2023 Thoroughfare Plan Map for the South Blue Bell Road extension to State Highway 36 South
• Final payment of $17,413.60 to McDonald Municipal and Industrial for Atlow Booster Pumping Station generator

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation of approximately 6.5 acres of land in Washington County. The council will also consider the purchase of a vehicle for the fire department.

• Public hearing for annexation of approximately 6.5 acres including sections of Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road
• Purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department for $52,600.00

City Council

The Brenham City Council will consider a consent agenda including the purchase of police drones for $32,520, the annexation of approximately 6.5 acres of land, and the adoption of updated building and fire codes. The meeting also includes public hearings on a thoroughfare plan and an accessory dwelling unit.

• Approve $32,520 drone purchase for police department
• Public hearing on annexing 6.5 acres of land
• Public hearing on thoroughfare plan and small area plan
• Adopt updated building and fire codes
• Approve accessory dwelling unit permit at 310 W. Third Street

City Council

The City Council will consider the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year and the adoption of 2021 International building and fire codes. The body will also review a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit and the possible annexation of two roads.

• Proposed 2024 tax rates, including No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval rates
• Specific Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 310 W. Third Street
• Adoption of 2021 International Building, Fire, and other related codes
• Amendment to the Sanitary Sewer System Rate Tariff Schedule
• Benefit agreements with United Healthcare, Surency, and Alliance Work Partners

City Council

The Brenham City Council canceled its scheduled workshop meeting on July 23, 2024, which was to include discussions on the FY2024-25 Proposed Budget.

• FY2024-25 Proposed Budget Discussions (canceled)
• Executive session authorized for attorney consultation, real property, and personnel matters

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY2024-25 budget. The body may also act on a media marketing agreement with Geiger and Associates Public Relations for Visit Brenham. Executive sessions are scheduled for legal consultations.

• Media Marketing Agreement with Geiger and Associates Public Relations for Visit Brenham
• FY2024-25 Proposed Budget discussions
• Petition from Roger D. Chambers to release 24.391 acres from the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
• Texas Attorney General Open Records Ruling OR2024-024526

City Council

The council will consider a lease agreement for property at 301 N. Baylor Street and an increase in fire department expenditures to add three firefighters. The agenda also includes discussions regarding updated building codes and potential property tax exemptions for child care facilities.

• Permit for a car service station/convenience store at 804 E Blue Bell Road
• Adoption of the revised 2024 Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan
• Final payment of $22,281.50 to Clark Construction for street resurfacing
• Lease agreement with Washington County for property at 301 N. Baylor Street
• Increase in Fire Department expenditures to add three firefighters

City Council

The City Council will consider a permit for a convenience store with gas pumps at 804 E Blue Bell Road. The meeting also includes discussions on updating drought and water conservation plans. Additionally, council members will review water resale agreements and airport terminal upgrades.

• Public hearing for a convenience store with gas pumps at 804 E Blue Bell Road
• $125,750.00 final payment to Techline Construction, LLC for MLK Parkway pole upgrades
• Adoption of revised 2024 drought contingency and water conservation plans
• Water resale agreements with Brazos River Authority and The Dow Chemical Company
• HVAC replacement contract for the Brenham Municipal Airport Terminal Building

City Council

The Brenham City Council will discuss a first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 impact fees, which set development charges for new construction and subdivisions. Members may also approve additional funding for a fire truck and finalize payments for recent sewer and park projects. Finally, the council is reviewing engineering contracts with Strand Associates Inc. to fund Highway 105 lift station repairs and upcoming water main replacements.

• First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 28 impact fees
• Final payment of $56,610.04 to Dudley Construction LLC for sanitary sewer improvements at Stone Hollow and Industrial Boulevard
• Change order and final payment of $53,323.50 to TGS Sports LLC for Hohlt Park synthetic turf improvements
• Professional services agreements with Strand Associates Inc. for Highway 105 lift station and FY 2024 water/sewer replacement projects
• Allocation of additional funds for a fire truck purchase from Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC

City Council

The Brenham City Council is meeting to consider several routine and policy items, including repealing a delinquent tax collection contract, entering a new interlocal tax assessment agreement with the school district, and granting two roll-off container service franchises. The agenda also includes recognitions, proclamations, and an executive session on airport matters.

• Resolution R-24-006 to repeal contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP for delinquent property tax collection
• Interlocal agreement with Brenham ISD for property tax assessment and collection
• First reading of ordinance granting non-exclusive franchise to Vacha Waste Management Services LLC (Texas Ranch Rolloffs)
• First reading of ordinance granting non-exclusive franchise to Purple Rentals
• Proclamation for National Peace Officers Memorial Week

City Council

The Brenham City Council will approve non-exclusive franchises for Waste Solutions USA and Waste Falcon to operate roll-off container services. A public hearing is scheduled to consider a specific use permit allowing an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on R-1 zoned property at 503 Walnut Hill Drive. The council will also begin the process of amending utility codes regarding pollution control near public water supply wells.

• Approve Ordinance No. O-24-009 granting a non-exclusive franchise to Waste Solutions USA, LLC for roll-off container service
• Approve first reading of ordinance granting a non-exclusive franchise to Waste Falcon, LLC for roll-off container service
• Public hearing on specific use permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 503 Walnut Hill Drive (Case P-24-004)
• First reading of ordinance amending Chapter 26, Utilities, to establish rules for sanitation and pollution control near public water supply wells
• Appoint Scott Robertson as Airport Liaison for the Brenham Municipal Airport for a two-year term

City Council

The City Council will discuss and potentially act on roadway improvements for Carrington Lane and a customer services contract for tree trimming. The meeting includes second readings for water service rate tariffs, a budget amendment, and a zoning change for a 28.09-acre site.

• Zoning change from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Planned Development District (PDD) at W. Jefferson Street and N. Saeger Street
• Bid No. CDV21-325 for Carrington Lane roadway and drainage improvements
• Ordinance No. 0-24-005 amending Rate Tariff Schedules for City of Brenham Water Services
• Ordinance No. O-24-006 amending the FY23-24 Adopted Budget
• Franchise agreements for roll-off container services with Chunk My Junk, LLC and Waste Solutions USA, LLC

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine items like contracts and appointments, followed by a regular session with several first-reading ordinances, including a zoning change, water rate tariff amendments, and a budget amendment. The council will also discuss financial reports and a tax phase-in committee, and hold executive sessions on legal matters.

• Ordinance O-24-004 authorizing $28 million in combination tax revenue certificates of obligation
• Zoning change from R-1 to PDD on 28.09 acres at W. Jefferson St. and N. Saeger St.
• First reading to amend water rate tariff schedules
• LCRA contracts: $148,659.84 for tree trimming and $95,219.54 for substation maintenance
• Repeal and grant of roll-off container franchises (GSS and Drop and Go Dumpsters)

City Council

The Brenham City Council is holding a special meeting with a work session on the City Charter and a regular session to consider Ordinance No. O-24-003 on second reading, which would adopt Chapter 28, Impact Fees. The council will also hear citizen comments and reports from officials.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. O-24-003 adopting Chapter 28, Impact Fees
• Discussion and presentation on the City of Brenham Charter
• Citizen comments
• Administrative/Elected Officials Reports

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting with a work session on a water rate study and a regular session with several action items, including purchases of police vehicles and chemicals, a bid rejection, and a first reading of an impact fee ordinance. The agenda also includes consent items and executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Purchase of one Vermeer Hydro-Vac Unit for $65,900.00
• Purchase of two Ford F-150 responder trucks for police
• Purchase of four Dodge Durangos for police
• Bid No. 24-002 for chlorine and sulfur dioxide chemicals
• First reading of ordinance adopting Chapter 28, Impact Fees

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the adoption of impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadways. The body is also considering zoning amendments for a planned development and a food truck park.

• Public hearing on proposed ordinance imposing impact fees for water, wastewater, and roadways
• Proposed zoning change from R-1 to Planned Development District for 28.09 acres at W. Jefferson Street and N. Saeger Street
• Possible action on a specific use permit for a food truck park at N. Park Street and Brookside Drive
• Grant application for $25,000.00 for two electronic message boards for the Street Department
• Discussion on project changes for Hogg Branch Creek flood and drainage improvements

City Council

The Brenham City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a specific use permit for a food truck park in a B-1 zoning district, and also discuss a change order for the airport fuel farm project. The agenda includes routine consent items, service recognitions, and executive sessions on cybersecurity, litigation, and city manager transition.

• Specific Use Permit for food truck park at N. Park Street and Brookside Drive (2.6051 acres)
• Change Order No. 3 to Bassco Services agreement for airport fuel farm
• Approval of minutes from Dec 21, 2023 and Jan 4, 2024 meetings
• Service recognitions for 5 to 35 years of service
• Proclamation for First Christian Church 125th anniversary

City Council

The City Council will consider several service agreements, including street resurfacing and park improvements. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the retirement and replacement of the City Manager.

• Repeal of Ordinance No. O-22-018 regarding Skoot-N-Hauler roll-off container service
• Resolution No. R-24-001 regarding the issuance of Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024
• Professional services agreement with Burditt Consultants, LLC for Jackson Street Park improvements
• Bid No. 2023-04 for the 2023 City Street Onyx Resurfacing Project
• Interlocal Agreement with Washington County for Emergency Management Coordinator Services