Brownwood public meetings in 2024

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider entering into an agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional design services for Phase I of the Downtown Master Plan, including streetscaping on Baker and Fisk streets, Art Park, and the Silo Promenade and Courtyard. The Council may also convene into executive session to consult with the attorney regarding an event production contract. Non-emergency city services will be closed for Christmas and New Year's Day.

• Consider agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Downtown Master Plan Phase I design services (Baker and Fisk streetscaping, Art Park, Silo Promenade and Courtyard)
• Executive session to consult with attorney on event production contract
• Non-emergency city services closed Dec 24-25 and Jan 1 for holidays

The City Council unanimously approved a $3,115,592 agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for professional design services for Phase I of the Downtown Master Plan, covering Baker and Fisk streetscaping, the Art Park, and the Silo Promenade and Courtyard. The council also unanimously approved the December 13, 2024 claims and accounts for payment. No action was taken following executive session discussion of an event production contract.

• Approved $3,115,592 design services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Downtown Phase I projects (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated December 13, 2024, for payment as submitted (unanimous)
• No action taken on event production contract after executive session

Upcoming Dockets

The Brownwood Municipal Court will conduct a show-cause docket on December 12, 2024, from 8:00 to 9:00 AM before Judge Grover L. Haney. Defendants must appear to explain non-compliance with prior court orders or payments on traffic and other offenses. The agenda lists 22 cases involving 11 individuals, with fines and costs due ranging from $54 to $412.

• Alberto Cantu faces charges for ran red light ($273 due), fail to maintain financial responsibility ($357), and violate promise to appear ($337).
• Pamela Ann Wilson faces charges for assault by threat/offensive touch (family violence) ($372 due), no driver's license ($278), and public intoxication ($412).
• Gabriel Rincon (minor) charged with minor in possession/purchase/use of tobacco product (no balance due after payment).
• Christopher Ryan Fell has six charges including speeding, no driver's license, and fail to maintain financial responsibility; total due $2,009 across cases.
• Mackenzie Wayne Coalson charged with unrestrained dog ($192 due), failure to appear ($317), and ran stop sign ($213).

Airport Board

The Brownwood Regional Airport Board will discuss and take action on a proposal from Joe Stieber regarding the Airport Emergency Plan. The board will also receive financial and operations reports, including a quarterly plane count. Non-action items include updates to the Airport Layout Plan, minimum standards, lease agreement with new FAA language, and the upcoming retirement of Airport Manager Bobby Burks.

• Action item: Joe Stieber Proposal – Airport Emergency Plan
• Financial report and Operations Report with Quarterly Plane Count
• Review of Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
• Lease Agreement with new FAA verbiage
• Bobby Burks retirement effective Jan 8, 2025

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will participate in a joint luncheon with several local organizations to discuss the year in review and future initiatives. No action will be taken by the City Council during this meeting.

• Discussion with Brownwood Industrial Foundation, Inc.
• Discussion with Brownwood Downtown, Inc.
• Discussion with Brownwood Municipal Development District
• Discussion with Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board

The Brownwood City Council met jointly with other local boards at the Annual Allies Luncheon. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting consisted of updates from the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Brownwood, the City, the Industrial Foundation, and the Municipal Development District. Topics included chamber restructuring, downtown improvements, and economic development projects.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at the joint luncheon

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2024. The board will conduct public hearings on two variance requests for carport construction. At 805 Quail Run, a variance of 6 feet into the 6-foot side yard setback is sought. At 1518 Main Blvd, a variance of 15 feet into the 25-foot front yard setback is requested. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the November 12 meeting.

• Public hearing for variance VAR 15-24 at 805 Quail Run (6 ft into side yard setback for carport)
• Public hearing for variance VAR 16-24 at 1518 Main Blvd (15 ft into front yard setback for carport)
• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024 regular meeting

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on December 10, 2024, to decide on two variance requests. VAR 15-24 seeks a 6-foot variance into the required 6-foot side yard setback for a carport and gutters at 805 Quail Run. VAR 16-24 requests a 15-foot variance into the required 25-foot front yard setback for a carport at 1518 Main Blvd.

• VAR 15-24: variance for 6 ft. into 6 ft. side yard setback at 805 Quail Run (carport and gutters)
• VAR 16-24: variance for 15 ft. into 25 ft. front yard setback at 1518 Main Blvd (carport)
• Public hearing at 4:00 pm in City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Center Ave

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several purchasing and financial items at its regular meeting, including buying a new Aljon Compactor for $1,056,452 through a lease and accepting a $630,000 buyback offer for an existing Bomag Compactor. The council will also discuss opting into the Texas Attorney General's settlement with Kroger, ratifying mayoral appointments, and approving budget amendments and office lease renewals. An executive session is scheduled to discuss poker rooms.

• Consider accepting a $630,000 buyback offer from Yellowhouse John Deere for the Bomag Compactor
• Consider purchasing a new Aljon Compactor through an HGAC contract for $1,056,452
• Consider authorizing the opt-in to the Texas Attorney General's settlement with Kroger
• Consider a resolution approving a capital lease with Citizens National Bank to purchase the new compactor, with a property tax pledge
• Consider an ordinance on second and third/final reading approving FY 2023/2024 budget amendments

The City Council unanimously accepted a $630,000 buyback offer from Yellowhouse John Deere for a defective Bomag compactor and approved purchasing a new Aljon compactor for $1,056,452 through an HGAC contract. They also authorized opting into the Texas Attorney General's opioid settlement with Kroger and approved a capital lease with Citizens National Bank for the new compactor. All votes were unanimous.

• Accepted $630,000 buyback offer for Bomag compactor (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new Aljon compactor for $1,056,452 (unanimous)
• Authorized opt-in to Kroger opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved capital lease with Citizens National Bank for compactor (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for WCTCOG grant application for landfill baler (unanimous)
• Ratified mayoral appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including FY 2023/2024 budget amendments (unanimous)

Upcoming Dockets

This is a routine pretrial docket listing for the Brownwood Municipal Court on December 17, 2024. No policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; only individual criminal and traffic cases are scheduled for pretrial appearances.

• Barnett, Landry: Driving while license invalid, $282 due
• Barrera, Camille: Speeding in a school zone 33/20, $231 due; also charged with use of wireless device in school zone, $359 due
• Calhoun, Shannon: Theft charge, $287 due
• Castille, Becky: Assault by threat/offensive touch (family violence), $297 due
• Rogers, Michael: Multiple code violations: no water utilities ($281), improper sanitary drainage ($281), removal of solid waste ($282)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider several financial and operational items, including a first-reading ordinance to amend the FY2023/2024 budget. Other actions include approving a transfer of $36,010.58 from reserves to establish a Youth Diversion Fund, ratifying a $330,000 park improvement project at Coggin Park, accepting a $27,250 donation from Wright Asphalt for police and fire needs, and authorizing an engineering contract for up to $92,000 to redevelop technic-based local limits. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a housing infrastructure incentive and poker rooms.

• Ordinance on first reading approving FY2023/2024 budget amendments
• Transfer of $36,010.58 from reserves to establish the Youth Diversion Fund
• Ratification of BIIP grant not to exceed $24,000 to Wayne Meadow at 1017 Austin Avenue
• Ratification of park improvement project at Coggin Park for new basketball courts and walking trail, not to exceed $330,000
• Acceptance of $27,250 donation from Wright Asphalt for police and fire needs

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will receive a quarterly performance review from Morgan Stanley, consider withdrawal requests from two inactive members, hold an election for an expiring board seat, and discuss the possibility of switching to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS).

• Quarterly performance review and rebalancing presentation from Morgan Stanley for Q3 2024
• Withdrawal request from inactive member Cory Whatley
• Withdrawal request from inactive member Phillipe Foix
• Election to fill the expiring 2-year term of Chad Sauceda (ends 12/31/24)
• Discussion of switching to TMRS and steps to gather information

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two property variance requests. The board will determine if these requests meet the requirements to deviate from standard setback rules.

• VAR 13-24: Variance request for 1300 Oakland Drive for a 3.5 ft. side yard setback for a carport and patio
• VAR 14-24: Variance request for 4307 Brookdale Drive for a 25 ft. front yard and 5 ft. side yard setback for a carport

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. Both requests involve setbacks for the construction of carports and gutters.

• Variance request for 1300 Oakland Drive regarding a 3.5 ft. side yard setback for a carport and patio
• Variance request for 4307 Brookdale Drive regarding a 25 ft. front yard and 5 ft. side yard setback for a carport

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several resolutions and contracts at its regular meeting, including changes to the city's TMRS retirement plan and the Brownwood/Brown County Health Department TMRS plan effective 1/1/2025. The council will also vote on funding up to $120,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for Riverside Park construction change orders, electrical, and lift station improvements. Other agenda items include a policy banning TikTok on city devices, a $2,000 donation acceptance for health promotion, and a contract with SpyGlass Group to analyze telecom accounts.

• Consider a resolution supporting recommended changes to the City of Brownwood TMRS Retirement Plan effective 1/1/2025
• Consider authorizing funding not to exceed $120,000 through American Rescue Plan Funds for Riverside Park construction change order, electrical, and lift station improvements
• Consider a resolution adopting a policy prohibiting TikTok and other social media apps on city devices
• Consider accepting a $2,000 donation from Blue Cross Blue Shield to Brownwood/Brown County Health Department for health promotion at the quarterly Maternity Fair
• Consider a contract with SpyGlass Group, LLC to analyze telecommunications service accounts for cost recovery and reduction recommendations

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a final plat for a property in the Coggin Park Addition. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the September 5, 2024, meeting.

• Final Plat of Lots 101, 102, 103 and southeast 25 feet of Lot 1, Block 9, Coggin Park Addition (1919 Durham Avenue), totaling .44 Acres

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider a Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with First Advisors, Inc. for the La Cresta Development and an extension of Resolution R-24-11 to allow the Haunted House at 1400 Houston Street to operate until November 2, 2024. Reports on National Night Out and the ISERVE Conference will also be presented. Routine items include approval of minutes and claims.

• Consider authorizing two-day extension of Resolution R-24-11 for Haunted House at 1400 Houston Street until November 2, 2024.
• Consider approving Deposit and Reimbursement Agreement with First Advisors, Inc. for La Cresta Development.
• Receive report on National Night Out.
• Receive report on ISERVE Conference.

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to conduct regular business. The board may review a request from retiring firefighter Phillipe Foix to withdraw his contributions.

• Request from Phillipe Foix to withdraw contributions

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a specific property variance. The board may deliberate and act on a request regarding side yard setback requirements.

• Public hearing for VAR 13-24: 1300 Oakland Drive request for a 3.5 ft. variance into the 6 ft. side yard setback for a carport and patio with gutters

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 1300 Oakland Drive. The applicant seeks a 3.5-foot variance into the required 6-foot side yard setback for a carport and patio with gutters.

• Public hearing for variance request (VAR 13-24) at 1300 Oakland Drive
• Request to reduce side yard setback from 6 ft to 2.5 ft for a carport and patio
• Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Center Ave, at 4:00 pm on October 8, 2024

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss awarding several service contracts, including landfill brush grinding and city audit services. The body will also consider agreements for air emission reporting and the creation of a Public Improvement District and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone.

• Bid for Landfill brush grinding to GWG Wood Group not to exceed $100,300
• Audit services contract for City and Brownwood Municipal Development District to Pattillo, Brown, & Hill for $52,000
• Contract with eHT for Landfill 2025 Air Emission Rate Report not to exceed $62,500
• Agreement with P3 Works, LLC for PID and TIRZ creation and administration services
• Resolution to donate a 1994 Nema TS1 signal cabinet to the City of Comanche, Texas

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss updating charges for city permits, licenses, and water, sewer, and sanitation services for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The body will also consider several land leases at the airport and a fire code exception for a haunted house.

• Ordinances setting FY 24/25 fees, rentals, licenses, and water/sewer/sanitation rates
• Price increase of $33,546 for an automated trash truck body
• Fire code exception for a haunted house at 1400 Houston Street
• Airport land leases to Rodney Woodard ($811/year) and Brandon Geye ($22,500/year)
• Donation of $11,000 from Brownwood Civic Improvement Foundation for Coggin Park landscaping

Building & Standards Commission

The Brownwood Building & Standards Commission will conduct public hearings on properties at 1414 Main Blvd and 1105 Crothers St to discuss progress, determine owner intent, and possibly assess civil penalties or order demolition. The commission will also consider abatement reports and approve the minutes from the August 15 meeting.

• Public hearing for possible demolition or penalties at 1414 Main Blvd
• Public hearing for possible demolition or penalties at 1105 Crothers St
• Consideration of abatement reports
• Approval of minutes from August 15, 2024

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to consider civil penalties or abatement actions, including demolition, for properties at 1414 Main Blvd. and 1105 Crothers St. The commission will determine the property owners' intent and decide on enforcement measures.

• Public hearing for property at 1414 Main Blvd.
• Public hearing for property at 1105 Crothers St.
• Possible assessment of civil penalties
• Possible abatement actions including demolition

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board will consider approving previous meeting minutes and financial reports, receive the 2023 audit from Richard A Bowman, CPA, and act on a request from retiring firefighter Kyle Whitley to begin collecting benefits. The board will also discuss potentially switching to TMRS and updating the plan document to increase firefighter contributions from 8% to 10%.

• Request from retiring firefighter Kyle Whitley to begin collecting retirement benefits and approve benefit computation
• Discussion of switching to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Possible update to plan document increasing firefighter contributions from 8% to 10%
• Receive 2023 audit report from Richard A Bowman, CPA
• Consider financial and reconciliation reports

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. Both requests involve building carports within required setback limits.

• Variance request for 1609 Southgate Drive: 25 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback for a carport
• Variance request for 4618 Kay Drive: 15 ft. into the 15 ft. side street setback for a carport

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on two requests for setbacks variances to allow carports at 1609 Southgate Drive and 4618 Kay Drive.

• VAR 11-24: 25-ft front yard setback variance for a carport at 1609 Southgate Drive
• VAR 12-24: 15-ft side street setback variance for a carport at 4618 Kay Drive

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider final adoption of the 2024 tax rate ($0.6938 per $100 valuation) and first readings of ordinances setting city fees and water/sewer rates for FY 24/25. Other items include accepting a donation for pet stations, updating police/firefighter pay, and awarding a pest control contract.

• Ordinance on second/third reading to adopt tax rate of .6938 per $100 value for 2024
• Donation from Ethos Pet Brands for up to $7,500 for 25 pet stations in City parks
• First reading of ordinance setting charges for fees, rentals, licenses, and permits for FY 24/25
• First/final reading of ordinance updating salary, longevity, and certification pay for Civil Service firefighters and police officers
• Award two-year pest control contract with Andy's Pest Troopers at $1,945/month ($23,340 annually)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider approval of the final plat for Lot 4, Block 17 of Morningside Addition. The plat covers 0.764 acres at 2904 Southside Drive. Other agenda items include approval of previous meeting minutes and procedural matters.

• Consider final plat for Lot 4, Block 17, Morningside Addition, .764 acres at 2904 Southside Drive

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to consider approving a drop payment and monthly benefit calculation for Kevin Barclift. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Consideration of a drop payment and monthly benefit calculation for Kevin Barclift

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will meet on August 27, 2024, to consider several financial items including a $5,000 donation to the Airport from David Fields and authorizing a $51,561.90 forklift purchase for the Fleet Department via a year-end budget amendment. They will also discuss granting DeLa Express the right to survey a portion of City property off FM 45 known as the Container Repair Yard. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and citizen presentations.

• Consider accepting a $5,000 unrestricted monetary donation to the Airport from David Fields
• Consider authorizing the purchase of a Crown forklift at a cost of $51,561.90 for the Fleet Department through a year-end budget amendment
• Discuss and consider authorizing DeLa Express the right to enter and survey a portion of City property off FM 45 known as the Container Repair Yard
• Approval of minutes from three previous meetings (August 13 and two special meetings on August 20)
• Citizen presentations on matters not on the agenda

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold two public hearings: one on the proposed FY 2024/25 budget and one on a proposed 8.42% increase in total tax revenues via a tax rate of $.6938 per $100 value. Following the hearings, Council may set adoption dates. The consent agenda includes a final reading of an ordinance adding a $75 per hour Ground Power Unit usage fee.

• Public hearing on FY 2024/25 budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate increase of 8.42% to $.6938 per $100 value
• Consent agenda: second and third/final reading of fee ordinance adding GPU usage fee of $75/hour with one-hour minimum
• Council may set dates for formal adoption of budget and tax rate ordinances

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings to receive input on the proposed FY 2024/25 budget and a proposed tax rate increase. The Council may adopt the budget ordinance on first reading following the hearing.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2024/25 budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $.6938 per $100 value
• Proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll by 8.42%

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to review progress and circumstances regarding a property at 310 Carnegie, and may assess civil penalties or order abatement methods including demolition. The meeting also includes approval of June 20, 2024 minutes and a report on abatements.

• Public hearing for property at 310 Carnegie to consider civil penalties or abatement, including potential demolition

Building & Standards Commission

The Brownwood Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on August 15, 2024, to consider civil penalties, abatement methods (including potential demolition), and assess the property owner's intent for the property at 310 Carnegie. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing regarding property at 310 Carnegie for possible civil penalties, abatement, or demolition

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a property on 10th Street. The board will also review minutes from the July 9, 2024, meeting.

• Public hearing for VAR 10-24: 1707 10th Street request for a 6ft variance into the 6ft side yard setback for a carport

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request (VAR 10-24) for a property at 1707 10th Street. The applicant seeks a variance of 6 feet into the required 6-foot side yard setback to allow construction of a carport. The board may deliberate and act on this item.

• Public hearing on variance VAR 10-24 for 1707 10th Street: request to reduce side yard setback from 6ft to 0ft for a carport
• Approval of minutes from the July 9, 2024 regular meeting

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2024, to consider a variance request (VAR 10-24) at 1707 10th Street. The applicant seeks a 6-foot reduction into the required 6-foot side yard setback to build a carport.

• Variance request to allow a carport to extend 6 feet into the 6-foot side yard setback at 1707 10th Street

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider scheduling public hearings for the upcoming fiscal year budget and tax rate. The body is also reviewing a grant for firefighter equipment and a new usage fee for a Ground Power Unit.

• Public hearings for FY 2024/2025 tax rate and budget proposed for August 20, 2024
• Acceptance of $51,209.52 grant and $55,632.50 equipment purchase from Casco Industries
• Proposed Ground Power Unit (GPU) usage fee of $75 per hour (one hour minimum)
• Franchise grant to Atmos Energy Corporation for gas delivery and distribution
• Interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for Small Business Development Center office space

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to consider financial and reconciliation reports, a quarterly portfolio review from Morgan Stanley, and a request from retiring firefighter Keven Barclift to begin receiving his retirement benefits. The board will also discuss the possibility of switching to TMRS and may authorize members to attend the TLFFRA Educational Conference in October.

• Request from retiring firefighter Keven Barclift to begin collecting retirement benefits and approve computation
• Quarterly portfolio performance report and review from Morgan Stanley
• Discussion of switching to TMRS and steps to gather more information
• Possible authorization for members to attend TLFFRA Educational Conference on October 6-8, 2024 in Irving
• Consideration of minutes and financial/reconciliation reports

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving a final plat for Slough Bend Acres (13.40 acres) for estate purposes, and additional subdivision variances for a 112-lot senior living community at Bayou Place.

• Final plat of Slough Bend Acres (13.40 acres, BCAD #25663) to change legal description for estate purposes.
• Variances from Chapter 94 (Subdivisions) for Bayou Place Site Plan at 1805 Market Place Blvd, for a 112-lot senior living community.

Airport Board

The Brownwood Regional Airport Board will meet to discuss financial and operations reports. The board is considering updates to hangar policies, fee increases, and agricultural lease agreements.

• Establishment of Minimum Standards, Rules and Regulations, and hangar use policy committee
• Request from Alan Jenkins for a separate meter on one of his hangars
• Proposed fee increases
• Review of Agricultural Lease Agreements for updates to FAA guidelines AC 150/5200-33C
• Acceptance of a GPU donation from John Harkey

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing on parks and recreation needs and consider a resolution to submit a Local Parks Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. They will also take action on a first-reading ordinance granting a gas franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation. Other items include a proposed easement from Oncor Electric for 1.612 acres on CC Woodson Road and an executive session to discuss the sale of property at 808 Main Street.

• Public hearing on parks and recreation needs and grant application to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
• First reading of ordinance granting a gas franchise to Atmos Energy Corporation
• Proposed variable width transmission line easement from Oncor Electric for 1.612 acres on CC Woodson Road
• Executive session to consider sale of property at 808 Main Street

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2024/2025 Proposed Budget. The council will also discuss a possible Certificate of Obligation for infrastructure. No action will be taken at this meeting.

• Discussion regarding FY 2024/2025 Proposed Budget
• Discussion regarding a possible Certificate of Obligation for infrastructure

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider additional subdivision variances for the Bayou Place Site Plan. The project is located at 1805 Market Place Blvd and consists of a 112-lot senior living community.

• Variance request for Bayou Place Site Plan at 1805 Market Place Blvd
• Approval of June 6, 2024, meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several requests for setback variances. These proposals involve adjustments to front, side, and rear yard requirements for carports and garages.

• Variance request for a carport and garage at 3908 Crestridge Drive
• Variance request for a carport at 2204 16th Street
• Variance request to extend an existing carport at 2210 1st Street
• Variance request for a carport at 4113 Glenwood Drive

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct public hearings regarding several setback variances. These requests involve construction adjustments for carports and garages at four different addresses.

• Variance request for carport and garage at 3908 Crestridge Drive
• Variance request for carport at 2204 16th Street
• Variance request to extend existing carport at 2210 1st Street
• Variance request for carport at 4113 Glenwood Drive

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding the FY 2024/2025 proposed budget and take a record vote on the proposed tax rate. The council will also consider pavement improvements for the Service Center and the disposal of surplus property.

• Workshop regarding FY 2024/2025 Proposed Budget and proposed tax rate vote
• Authorization to engage an engineer for Service Center pavement improvements
• Resolution declaring old vehicles, parts, and equipment as surplus property
• Cyber Interlocal Agreement with TML Cyber Fund ($1,250 contribution)
• Support letter for Pecan Bayou Soil and Water Conservation District grant application

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will meet to consider authorizing the City Manager to solicit proposals for professional auditing services. The council may also enter executive session to discuss property damage settlements and the City Manager's annual evaluation.

• Solicitation of proposals for professional auditing services
• Settlement agreement for damages at 2514 Good Shepherd
• Settlement agreement for damages at 2516 Good Shepherd
• City Manager's annual evaluation

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission may hold public hearings for properties at 1515 Ave. A and 605 Hendricks St. These hearings are to discuss progress, owner intent, and potential civil penalties or demolition.

• Public hearing regarding property at 1515 Ave. A
• Public hearing regarding property at 605 Hendricks St.
• Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will meet to investigate conditions at 1515 Ave. A and 605 Hendricks Street. The commission will determine owner intent and decide on civil penalties or abatement methods, which may include demolition.

• Review of property at 1515 Ave. A
• Review of property at 605 Hendricks Street
• Discussion of civil penalties and potential demolition orders

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings regarding two property requests. One request seeks a setback variance for a carport at 3918 Country Side Drive. Another involves a special exception to build a 90-foot wireless communications tower at 3206 Coggin.

• Variance for a carport at 3918 Country Side Drive
• Special exception for a 90 ft wireless communications tower at 3206 Coggin
• Approval of May 14, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on June 11, 2024. The board will review a request for a carport setback variance and a special exception for a communications tower.

• Variance request for a carport at 3918 Country Side Drive
• Special exception request for a 90 ft. wireless communications tower at 3206 Coggin Avenue

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider a request for additional spay and neuter voucher funds for the Corine T. Smith Animal Shelter. The Council will also review mayoral appointments to the Library Board.

• Funding request for Corine T. Smith Animal Shelter vouchers
• Mayoral appointments to the Library Board
• Property damage claims at 2514 and 2516 Good Shepherd

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider plat amendments and site plan variances. This includes changes to property boundaries at 515 East Commerce Street and legal descriptions for Belle Plain properties. The commission will also review setback and alley waivers for a senior living community.

• Variance request for Bayou Place Site Plan at 1805 Market Place Blvd (112-lot senior living)
• Plat amendment for 515 East Commerce Street to change property boundaries
• Final plat for 1807 and 1809 Belle Plain to change legal descriptions

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider awarding a $62,900 brush grinding contract to GWG Wood Group, requiring a year-end budget amendment. They will also discuss a variable width transmission line easement agreement with Oncor Electric for 1.612 acres off CC Woodson Road, and consider a tree dedication at Wiggins Park.

• Award administration contract for Texas Parks and Wildlife Non-Urban Indoor Recreation Grant to Public Management, Inc.
• Consider variable width transmission line easement from Oncor Electric for 1.612 acres off CC Woodson Road
• Award brush grinding contract to GWG Wood Group, Ferris, Texas, not to exceed $62,900
• Consider tree dedication and memorial marker at Wiggins Park in honor of Jon Ochoa
• Award professional consulting services agreement for concert production at Event Center to Soundskilz, Inc.

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission is meeting to discuss abatement reports and three specific properties: 2111 Ave B, 1509 Lane St, and 3512 Milam Dr. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the previous regular meeting.

• Abatements report
• 2111 Ave B
• 1509 Lane St
• 3512 Milam Dr

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a hearing to review progress and consider increasing, decreasing, or assessing civil penalties, or ordering abatement methods including demolition, on three properties. The properties are located at 2111 Ave. B, 1509 Lane St., and 3512 Milam Dr.

• 2111 Ave. B
• 1509 Lane St.
• 3512 Milam Dr.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 609 Roanoke Avenue. The applicant seeks a 5-foot variance into the required 6-foot side yard setback to allow a concrete slab and pergola. The board may deliberate and act on the request.

• Public hearing on variance (VAR 03-24) for 609 Roanoke Avenue: 5-ft variance into 6-ft side yard setback for concrete slab and pergola

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 609 Roanoke Ave to allow a 5-foot side-yard setback reduction (from 6 ft to 1 ft) for a concrete slab and pergola.

• Variance request (VAR 03-24) for 609 Roanoke Ave to reduce the 6-ft side-yard setback by 5 ft for a concrete slab and pergola

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will meet to consider authorizing an engineer for capital improvements at the landfill using remaining certificate of obligation funds, and to approve an agreement with Paya for electronic bill payment services. The agenda also includes executive session discussions on leasing land on FM 45, selling property at 808 Main Street, and two damage claims.

• Consider authorizing engineer for capital improvements at the Landfill using remaining Certificate of Obligation funds
• Consider agreement with Paya (Nuvei) for electronic bill payment services
• Executive session: Consider leasing 8 acres on FM 45
• Executive session: Consider sale of property at 808 Main Street
• Executive session: Claims for damages at 2514 and 2516 Good Shepherd

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the upcoming budget, including current projects, revenue and expenditure factors, capital projects, infrastructure, and economic development. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Pre-budget workshop on revenue and expenditure factors
• Review of capital projects and infrastructure
• Discussion of economic development issues

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will review financial reports and the 1st Quarter 2024 portfolio performance from Morgan Stanley. The board may also administer an oath of office to Robert Myers.

• Morgan Stanley 1st Quarter 2024 performance portfolio review and potential rebalancing
• Oath of office for citizen board member Robert Myers
• Reimbursement of travel expenses for Robert Myers for TLFFRA training in Tyler, TX

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider approval of two final plats: one for a 0.443-acre lot at 605 W. Baker St. to create two single-family home lots, and another for a 2.723-acre lot at 515 E. Commerce Street to adjust property boundaries. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and routine procedural items.

• Final Plat of 605 W. Baker St., BCAD #58867, to subdivide 0.443 acres into two lots for single-family homes
• Final Amended Plat of 515 E. Commerce Street, BCAD #21928, to change Lot 1 and Lot 2 boundaries on 2.723 acres

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold public hearings to review progress on abatement cases for two properties, potentially assessing or increasing civil penalties or ordering demolition. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and reports on abatements.

• Public hearing on 1507 Market Place Blvd.
• Public hearing on 2111 Ave. B
• Approval of minutes from March 21, 2024 meeting

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a hearing to review properties at 1507 Market Place Blvd. and 2111 Avenue B. The commission will assess property owner intent, consider civil penalties, or order abatement, including demolition.

• Hearing on 1507 Market Place Blvd.
• Hearing on 2111 Avenue B
• Possible civil penalties or demolition orders

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a property at 2305 12th Street. The applicant seeks a 15-foot reduction into the required 25-foot front yard setback to accommodate a storage shed.

• Variance request (VAR 02-24) for 15 ft. into 25 ft. front yard setback at 2305 12th Street
• Public hearing scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 4:00 pm at City Hall Council Chambers

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request to allow a carport within 15 feet of the front property line at 2305 12th Street, where a 25-foot setback is normally required. The board may deliberate and act on this item.

• Public hearing on variance request (VAR02-24) for 15-foot front yard setback reduction at 2305 12th Street
• Approval of minutes from the February 13, 2024 regular meeting

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first-reading approval of a zoning change for 2.313 acres at 2605 Belle Plain from C-1 Local Business to MH Manufactured Home/Mobile Home District. The council will also consider awarding two contracts totaling $59,927 for a Lift Station Project, using federal ARPA utility infrastructure funds and city sewer funds. Other items include amending the 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan and using Code Enforcement fine-account money to replace a 12-year-old mower.

• Public hearing and first reading on rezoning Outlot 429, 2605 Belle Plain, from C-1 to MH Manufactured Home District
• Award $23,427 to Wilson Electric and $36,500 to Kurt Martin for Lift Station Project electrical, concrete, and fencing work
• First reading of ordinance amending the 2024 Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan
• Approve using Code Enforcement fine-account funds to purchase a new zero-turn mower to replace a 12-year-old mower with a blown motor
• Executive session to discuss Fire and EMS Agreements with County and Greenleaf Cemetery

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board will review updates on ongoing projects and sports complex policies. The board is scheduled to discuss recommendations for a playground design and park memorial programs.

• Playground design recommendation for Allcorn Park
• Pickleball court rules and reservations
• Tree planting and park bench memorial program
• Sports complex updated policies and rates

Airport Board

The Brownwood Regional Airport Board is scheduled to approve minutes from September 2023. The board will also review manager reports covering financial status, quarterly aircraft counts, fiber updates, and terminal rehabilitation progress.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 27, 2023
• Review financial report and operations update
• Review quarterly plane count data
• Receive updates on fiber installation and terminal rehabilitation

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several resolutions, including approval of the Downtown Master Plan, support for Hendrick Medical Center's USDA funding application, and naming rooms at the Brownwood Event Center. They will also vote on awarding a $307,835 water and sewer line contract and a 3-year hunting lease. A consent agenda item authorizes a $113,858 public health emergency preparedness grant.

• Resolution approving the Downtown Master Plan
• Award TxCDBG Water and Sewer Line Improvements to JM Pipeline, LLC for $307,835
• Consider hunting lease of 186.3-acre tract at 202 FM 45 West for 3-year term
• Resolution to support Hendrick Medical Center USDA Community Project Funding application
• Consent agenda: $113,858 grant from Texas DSHS for Public Health Emergency Preparedness

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will meet to consider abatement actions on two properties: 1509 Lane Street and 3512 Milam Drive. The public hearing will assess progress, property owner intent, and possible civil penalties or demolition. The meeting also includes approval of February 15, 2024 minutes and a report on abatements.

• Public hearing on abatement at 1509 Lane Street
• Public hearing on abatement at 3512 Milam Drive
• Possible civil penalties or demolition orders
• Approval of minutes from February 15, 2024

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a hearing to review progress and determine property owner intent for two properties. The commission may assess civil penalties or order abatement, including demolition.

• 1509 Lane Street
• 3512 Milam Drive

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to conduct elections for a Citizen Board member seat and board officers. The board will also review financial reports and a funding soundness restoration plan update. This meeting determines the leadership and membership of the fund's governing board.

• Election to fill the Citizen Board member seat
• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Review of results for the trustee seat held by Justin Cadenhead
• Update from Pension Review Board on the Funding Soundness Restoration Plan
• Review of financial and reconciliation reports

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider approving a $49,000 agreement with Open Sky Media, Inc. for concert production, paid from hotel occupancy funds. They will also consider rejecting bids for an Automated Weather Observing System and approving a bid from Strong Data for new landfill scale software with a $13,500 startup cost and $9,300 annual cost.

• Consider approving a $49,000 agreement with Open Sky Media, Inc. for full-service concert production, paid from hotel occupancy funds
• Consider rejecting the AWOS (Automated Weather Observing System) replacement bids and rebidding the project
• Consider approving a bid from Strong Data for landfill scale software: $13,500 startup cost and $9,300 annual cost, possibly requiring a year-end budget amendment
• Consider authorizing the City Manager to sign a $5,000 agreement with NACCHO to build capacity for the local Medical Reserve Corps
• Council may tour the old Keepsakes building at 200 Carnegie after the meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Brownwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a request to rezone 2605 Belle Plain Avenue from C-1 Local Business District to MH Manufactured Home/Mobile Home District. Following the hearing, the Commission may recommend the request to the City Council.

• Rezoning request for 2605 Belle Plain Avenue (Property ID 59110) from C-1 to MH
• Public hearing scheduled for March 7, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers
• Property is Outlot 429, John S. Thorn Survey, 2.313 acres

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a request to rezone 2605 Belle Plain Avenue from C-1 Local Business to MH Manufactured Home/Mobile Home District. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and administrative items.

• Public hearing on rezoning 2605 Belle Plain Avenue (2.313 acres) from C-1 to MH Manufactured Home/Mobile Home District
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2024 regular meeting

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will meet to consider a resolution declaring old vehicles and equipment as surplus, authorizing a $24,850 fence installation at the Service Center, and ratifying a $3,525 building improvement grant. A presentation on Public Improvement Districts and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones is also scheduled.

• Resolution to declare surplus vehicles/equipment and authorize sale, scrap, recycle, or donation to volunteer fire departments
• Authorize $24,850 perimeter fence at Service Center by Martin Earthworks
• Ratify $3,525 Building Improvement Initiative Program grant to Stewart Gordon, LLC for 311 N. Center
• Presentation on Public Improvement Districts (PID) and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) by Hilltop Securities
• Executive session on Ray v. City of Brownwood litigation

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council may have a quorum present at a Downtown Master Plan Open House hosted by Freese and Nichols. A formal presentation will be given, but no action will be taken by the Council. The meeting is informational only.

• Downtown Master Plan Open House at Brownwood Lyric Theatre, 318 Center Avenue
• Presentation by Freese and Nichols
• No action to be taken by City Council

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a hearing to assess civil penalties or order abatement, including possible demolition, for a property at 1802 Brady Avenue. The meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2024, at 4 pm in Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on property at 1802 Brady Avenue to determine owner's intent and assess penalties or abatement methods
• Possible civil penalty increase, decrease, or other abatement including demolition

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to assess progress, property owner intent, and possible civil penalties or demolition for a property at 1802 Brady Ave. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports on abatements.

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider awarding contracts for a customer service line relocation project ($232,500) and security cameras for the Event Center Complex ($59,384.81), plus $133,140 for other Event Center equipment. They will also discuss a Downtown Master Plan update and a resolution to name rooms in the Event Center.

• Awarding Customer Service Line Relocation Project to Black Plumbing for $232,500 from ARPA funds
• Authorizing purchase of security cameras for Brownwood Event Center Complex from TFE for $59,384.81
• Authorizing purchase of various Event Center equipment for $133,140
• Awarding bid to BRW Architects for parking lot design on Washington Street for $44,800
• Resolution naming rooms and spaces in the Brownwood Event Center

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a storage shed at 1409 12th Street. The applicant seeks a 13-foot variance from the 15-foot side street setback requirement and a 6-foot variance from the 10-foot building-to-building setback requirement. The meeting also includes call to order, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on variance VAR01-24 for a storage shed at 1409 12th Street
• Requested variance of 13 feet into the 15-foot side street setback
• Requested variance of 6 feet into the 10-foot building-to-building setback

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to conduct financial reviews and administrative elections. The board will evaluate investment performance and consider funding for professional development.

• Election of Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary
• Morgan Stanley presentation on 4th Quarter 2023 performance portfolio
• Potential portfolio rebalancing
• Approval of expenses for trustees to attend TEXPERS Conference in Dallas, April 7-10

City Council Agenda

This is a notice of quorum, not a regular City Council meeting. The Brownwood City Council may have a quorum present at the Brown County Commissioners Court meeting to discuss the Brown County Family YMCA, but no action will be taken by the City Council.

• Discussion regarding the Brown County Family YMCA
• No action will be taken by the City Council

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approval of the Final Amended Plat of 2508 Stephen F. Austin, a 7.81-acre property located between Crockett Drive and Burney Drive, to plat the property and list it for sale. The meeting also includes approval of the January 4, 2024 minutes.

• Consider approval of Final Amended Plat of 2508 Stephen F. Austin, 7.81 acres, BCAD #29455
• Property located on north side of Stephen F. Austin Drive between Crockett Drive and Burney Drive
• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024 regular meeting

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts, including a $1.65 million renovation of the health department building at 305 Booker Street, authorization to develop specs for a new fire engine, and purchase of three sewer lift station units for $141,334. They will also discuss a damage claim in executive session.

• Consider awarding $1,649,202 bid to Covington Contracting for health department renovation at 305 Booker Street
• Consider authorizing specs for a new fire engine (budget year 2023/2024, delivery FY 2025/2026)
• Consider purchasing three sewer lift station units from Hydro Source Services for $141,334.57
• Consider contract to replace two 10,000-gallon fuel tanks and install bulk DEF system
• Executive session to discuss damage claim regarding 2514 Good Shepherd

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council may have a quorum present at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where Mayor Stephen Haynes will deliver his Annual State of the City Report. No formal action will be taken by the council at this event.

• Mayor Stephen Haynes presenting Annual State of the City Report
• Council may have a quorum but will not take any action
• Event is a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, not a regular council meeting

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to assess progress, determine owner intent, and possibly increase civil penalties or order demolition for the property at 1410 Main Blvd. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from October 2023 and a report on abatements.

• Public hearing on 1410 Main Blvd for possible demolition or increased penalties
• Approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 regular meeting
• Report on abatements

Building & Standards Commission

The Brownwood Building and Standards Commission will hold a hearing to review progress, determine owner intent, and possibly assess penalties or order abatement including demolition for property at 1410 Main Blvd.

• Public hearing on property at 1410 Main Blvd
• Possible civil penalties, abatement, or demolition
• Meeting on January 18, 2024 at 4 pm in City Council Chambers

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider authorizing two equipment purchases for the Brownwood Event Center Complex totaling $253,253.86 from city reserves. The agenda also includes a resolution for the annual review of the city's investment policy and routine procedural items.

• Consider authorizing purchase of various equipment for Brownwood Event Center Complex for $190,635 from city reserves
• Consider authorizing purchase of kitchen equipment for Brownwood Event Center Complex from Ben E. Keith for $62,618.86 from city reserves
• Consider a resolution regarding the annual review of the city's investment policy

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving the final plat of Rogan First Addition, Block 5, a 0.34-acre lot at the southeast corner of Brady Avenue and First Street, to subdivide property and build a quad-plex rental unit. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from December 7, 2023.

• Consider approval of Final Plat for Rogan First Addition, Block 5, BCAD #56210
• 0.340-acre lot at southeast corner of Brady Avenue and First Street
• Proposal to subdivide property and build a quad-plex rental unit