Brownwood public meetings in 2025

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Dec. 11, 2025. The board will review the previous meeting minutes and financial reconciliation reports. It will administer the oath of office to Tim Espinoza and consider moving funds from TexPool to Morgan Stanley. The board will also discuss possible future agenda items.

• Consider minutes for previous meeting
• Consider financial and reconciliation reports
• Administer oath of office to Tim Espinoza
• Consider moving funds from TexPool to Morgan Stanley
• Discussion of possible future agenda items

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold a joint luncheon with the Brownwood Industrial Foundation, Inc., Brownwood Downtown, Inc., Brownwood Municipal Development District, and the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board. The purpose is to discuss the past year's activities and future initiatives. No council action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Joint luncheon with Brownwood Industrial Foundation, Inc., Brownwood Downtown, Inc., Brownwood Municipal Development District, and Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board to review the year and discuss future initiatives

The council met with the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, Downtown, and Municipal Development District at a joint luncheon. Mayor Stephen E. Haynes led discussion of three topics: a centralized community calendar, creation of a volunteer coordinator role and volunteer calendar, and the shortage of child‑care in Brown County. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance applications. One request (VAR 20-25) at 2200 8th St seeks a 15‑foot reduction of the side‑street setback for a carport. The other request (VAR 21-25) at 3906 Country Side Dr seeks a 25‑foot reduction of the front‑yard setback for a carport. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on VAR 20-25, 2200 8th St: 15‑ft side‑street setback variance for a carport
• Public hearing on VAR 21-25, 3906 Country Side Dr: 25‑ft front‑yard setback variance for a carport
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on October 14, 2025

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests at City Hall. The board will decide if property owners can build carports that extend beyond standard setback requirements.

• Public hearing for VAR 20-25 at 2200 8th St
• Public hearing for VAR 21-25 at 3906 Country Side Dr
• Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Center Ave
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 4:00 pm

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will vote on an ordinance to close and sell about 8,515 square feet of Milton Avenue between Washington and Sharp Streets to Oncor Electric Delivery Company. The council will also review donations, park improvement contracts, a fund transfer for employee appreciation, and a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Department of Emergency Management. Additional items include approving minutes from the November 25 meeting and ratifying mayoral appointments.

• Ordinance to close and sell ~8,515 sq ft of Milton Avenue to Oncor Electric Delivery Co.
• Consider donation of $38,250 from Wright Asphalt for police and fire needs.
• Authorize purchase of playground equipment, shades, surfacing and sidewalks for Riverside Park Phase II via BuyBoard contract.
• Transfer $15,783.74 HRA funds to the Special Purpose Fund for employee appreciation.
• Authorize City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of Emergency Management.

The Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting and the Claims and Accounts for payment. It accepted a $5,000 donation for the Bennie Houston Center, a $38,250 donation for police and fire needs, and authorized a flowerbed, bench, and memorial plaque for Gold Star families at Memorial Park. The Council also authorized staff to solicit sealed bids for Riverside Park Phase II, approved a $502,045.38 BuyBoard contract for playground equipment, and ratified BMDD funding allocations of $450,000 for Riverside Park and $50,000 for a pavilion at Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Finally, it authorized transferring $15,783.74 of HRA funds to the Special Purpose Fund for employee appreciation.

• Approved November 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated Dec 3 for payment (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 ROC donation for Bennie Houston Center (unanimous)
• Accepted $38,250 Wright Asphalt donation for police/fire fund (unanimous)
• Authorized flowerbed, bench, and memorial plaque for Gold Star families (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to solicit sealed bids for Riverside Park Phase II (unanimous)
• Authorized $502,045.38 BuyBoard contract for playground equipment at Riverside Park (unanimous)
• Ratified BMDD allocation of $450,000 to Riverside Park Phase II and $50,000 to Camp Bowie pavilion (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing on closing a portion of Milton Avenue and may vote on an ordinance to abandon the street and sell it to Oncor Electric Delivery Company. The Council also plans to discuss budget amendments, a grant for bullet-resistant police vehicle parts, and the creation of a Music Advisory Board.

• Public hearing on closing Milton Avenue between Washington and Sharp Streets
• Consider ordinance to abandon Milton Avenue and sell to Oncor Electric Delivery Company
• Consider ordinance to amend the FY 2024/2025 budget
• Consider resolution for bullet-resistant vehicle components grant
• Consider ordinance to establish a Music Advisory Board

The council unanimously approved an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon about 8,515 sq ft of Milton Avenue and to convey the city's interest to Oncor Electric Delivery Company for $17,000. It also approved a year‑end budget amendment for FY 2024/25 and a resolution to apply for a state grant for bullet‑resistant police vehicle components. The consent agenda was approved without objection.

• Approved ordinance closing and selling Milton Avenue portion to Oncor (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/25 year‑end budget amendment totaling $139,333 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $156,000 grant for bullet‑resistant police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated November 19, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board will review minutes and financial reports, consider refunds of contributions for three individuals, receive a Morgan Stanley presentation on the Q3 2025 portfolio, and vote on filling a vacant board seat. Additional discussion will cover future agenda items and two firefighters leaving the fund.

• Refund of $6,206.34 to Tristan Durant
• Refund of $3,142.02 to Gavin Jones
• Refund of $10,071.72 to Samuel Bruton
• Presentation by Morgan Stanley on 3rd Quarter 2025 performance (report by Scott Owens)
• Vote to fill a vacant board seat

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss the creation of a Music Advisory Board and the appointment of its members. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding to designate Brownwood as a Texas Music Friendly community.

• Ordinance on first reading to establish a Music Advisory Board
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Music Office

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and the Claims and Accounts dated November 5, 2025 for payment, both unanimously. It also passed an ordinance on first reading establishing a Music Advisory Board and appointing recommended members, with a unanimous vote. Finally, the council authorized the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Music Office to designate Brownwood as a Texas Music Friendly community, also unanimously.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated November 5, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing Music Advisory Board and appointing members (unanimous, Councilmember Willey absent)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Texas Music Office for Music Friendly designation (unanimous, Councilmember Willey absent)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider a zoning change for a property on Beaver Street and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding game rooms. The body will also review a Charity Care Policy agreement for the Brownwood-Brown County Health Department.

• Zoning change for Outlot 350 (1505 Beaver Street) from R-3 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Local Business District
• Proposed amendment to prohibit game rooms in C-2A Downtown Business District and permit them as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts
• Authorization for City Manager to sign claims submission agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI) for Charity Care claims

The City Council approved the October 14 meeting minutes and the Claims and Accounts dated October 21 for payment, both by unanimous vote. A unanimous motion authorized the City Manager to sign the charity care claims submission agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. The Consent Agenda was also approved unanimously. No other substantive motions were recorded as decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated October 21, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign charity care claims agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Brownwood Regional Airport Board will approve the March 26, 2025 minutes, hear the manager's quarterly financial and operations reports, and discuss the Russ Gould T‑Shed proposal. Several non‑action items will be presented, including updates to the airport layout plan, Lumacurve Sign Phase 2, a TxDOT CIP update, a proposed hangar by Thomason, and the 2025 Fly‑In Fair.

• Russ Gould T‑Shed proposal (action item)
• Airport Layout Plan Update (non‑action)
• Lumacurve Sign Phase 2 (non‑action)
• CIP Update from TxDOT (non‑action)
• Thomason proposed hangar construction (non‑action)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4 pm in the Council Chambers. The commission will examine the circumstances at 2415 Elizabeth Dr and 1505 Lane St, determine the property owner's intent, and consider adjusting civil penalties or ordering abatement, including demolition. The notice was posted on September 25, 2025 and media outlets were notified.

• Review of 2415 Elizabeth Dr property
• Review of 1505 Lane St property
• Consideration of civil penalty adjustments
• Potential order for demolition or other abatement methods
• Inquiry into property owner's intent

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two properties. The body will assess progress, owner intent, and potential civil penalties or demolition.

• Public hearing for property at 2415 Elizabeth Dr
• Public hearing for property at 1505 Lane St

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. The board will determine if these properties can build carports within required front yard setbacks.

• VAR 14-25: Variance request for 12 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback at 4306 9th St for a carport
• VAR 18-25: Variance request for 25 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback at 1615 Southgate Dr for a carport

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers (501 Center Ave). The hearing will consider two variance applications: VAR 14‑25 for a carport at 4306 9th St requesting a 12‑ft encroachment of the 25‑ft front‑yard setback, and VAR 18‑25 for a carport at 1615 Southgate Dr requesting a 25‑ft front‑yard and 2‑ft side‑yard setback encroachment, with planned gutters. No decisions have been made at this meeting.

• VAR 14‑25: variance request at 4306 9th St for a 12‑ft front‑yard setback encroachment for a carport
• VAR 18‑25: variance request at 1615 Southgate Dr for a 25‑ft front‑yard and 2‑ft side‑yard setback encroachment for a carport, with gutters

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to change the zoning classification of Outlot 350 at 1505 Beaver Street from R-3 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Local Business. The Council will also hear a proposed amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to prohibit game rooms in the C-2A Downtown Business District and allow them as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts. An executive session will discuss the appointment of a Deputy City Manager, followed by a vote to confirm the appointment. Routine items include approval of the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and citizen presentations.

• Public hearing to rezone Outlot 350 (1505 Beaver St) from R-3 to C-1
• Public hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 98, §§98-431, 98-561) regarding game rooms
• Executive session to discuss appointment of a Deputy City Manager
• Consider confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of a Deputy City Manager
• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting on September 23, 2025

The council approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 8, 2025 claims and accounts for payment, both unanimously. It approved on first reading an ordinance changing the zoning of Outlot 350 at 1505 Beaver Street from R-3 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Local Business, unanimously. It also approved on first reading an amendment to the zoning code that prohibits game rooms in the C-2A Downtown Business District and permits them as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts, unanimously. Finally, the council ratified the appointment of Ray Tipton as Deputy City Manager, effective immediately, unanimously.

• Approved Sep 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated Oct 8, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance (first reading) changing zoning of Outlot 350, 1505 Beaver St from R-3 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance (first reading) amending zoning code to prohibit game rooms in C-2A district and allow as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, M-2 (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Ray Tipton as Deputy City Manager (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold a quorum at the Chief of Police Pinning Ceremony on October 2, 2025, at the Law Enforcement Center, 1050 West Commerce. No formal action or vote is scheduled for this meeting.

• Chief of Police Pinning Ceremony – attendance only, no council action

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will discuss and potentially act on the appointment of a new Chief of Police, update salaries for firefighters and police officers, and approve several contracts and grants.

• Consider confirming appointment of new Chief of Police
• Consider ordinance updating salaries for firefighters and police officers
• Consider awarding two-year HVAC Maintenance Contract for $72,541
• Consider ratifying BIIP grants not to exceed $25,000 and $12,500
• Consider approving solid waste disposal contracts

The Brownwood City Council voted unanimously to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company's application to raise system‑wide transmission and distribution rates by about $834 million. It also approved an ordinance updating salary, longevity and certification pay for city firefighters and police officers, authorized ten new capital leases with Citizens National Bank, selected Freese & Nichols for EDA disaster‑funded engineering services, and ratified two Building Improvement Incentive Program grants for House of Wheels and Super Sudds of Texas.

• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase application (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance updating firefighter and police civil service pay (unanimous)
• Authorized ten new capital leases with Citizens National Bank and property tax pledge (unanimous)
• Selected Freese & Nichols for EDA disaster‑related engineering services (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 BIIP grant to House of Wheels at 901 Riverside Drive (unanimous)
• Ratified $12,500 BIIP grant to Super Sudds of Texas, LLC at 1615 Belle Plain (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated September 17, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will deliberate on amending zoning rules for game rooms in the C-2A Downtown Business District and consider a request to rezone 1505 Beaver St. from R-3 to C-1.

• Public hearing on game room restrictions in C-2A Downtown Business District
• Public hearing on adding game rooms to the Chart of Permissible Uses
• Request to rezone 1505 Beaver St. from R-3 to C-1
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2025 Regular Called Meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Brownwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special‑called public hearing on September 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The hearing will solicit comments on a request to rezone 1505 Beaver St. (Outlot 350, Property ID 58899) from R‑3 to C‑1, and on two proposed ordinance amendments concerning game‑room operations and permissible uses. After the hearing, the commission may recommend actions to the City Council.

• Request to change zoning of 1505 Beaver St. (Outlot 350, Property ID 58899) from R‑3 Multifamily Residential to C‑1 Local Business.
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98‑431 to restrict game‑room operations in the C‑2A Downtown Business District.
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98‑561 to add permissible zoning locations for game rooms citywide.

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Board of Trustees will review previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The board will also discuss a vacant seat and two firefighters leaving the fund.

• Review of financial and reconciliation reports
• Discussion of a vacant board seat
• Discussion of two firefighters leaving the fund

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests that seek to reduce front‑yard or side‑yard setback requirements for carports. The requests are for 4306 9th St (12 ft front‑yard variance), 4602 9th St (15 ft front‑yard variance), 1802 Stagecoach Rd (25 ft front‑yard variance), and 808 Ave H (5 ft side‑yard variance with added gutters). The board may deliberate and/or act on these items after the hearing.

• VAR 14-25: 4306 9th St – variance of 12 ft from 25 ft front‑yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 15-25: 4602 9th St – variance of 15 ft from 15 ft front‑yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 16-25: 1802 Stagecoach Rd – variance of 25 ft from 25 ft front‑yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 17-25: 808 Ave H – variance of 5 ft from 5 ft side‑yard setback for a carport, with gutters.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four requests for setback variances. All requests are related to the construction of carports at specific residential addresses.

• VAR 14-25: 12 ft. front yard setback variance for 4306 9th St
• VAR 15-25: 15 ft. front yard setback variance for 4602 9th St
• VAR 16-25: 25 ft. front yard setback variance for 1802 Stagecoach Rd
• VAR 17-25: 5 ft. side yard setback variance for 808 Ave H

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts during its regular meeting on September 9, 2025. Items include adopting a .6925 per $100 property tax rate for tax year 2025, allowing credit‑card payments with a processing fee, and approving a grant to Grant Works for the Economic Development Administration Disaster‑2025 project. The council will also award a brush‑grinding contract to GWG Wood Group for the landfill, declare twelve laptops surplus for donation to the Center for Life Resources, and address other routine matters such as fee schedules, mayoral reappointments, and storm‑sirens reports.

• Ordinance to adopt a .6925 per $100 property tax rate for tax year 2025
• Ordinance permitting credit‑card payments with a processing fee
• Resolution awarding Grant Works the contract for the EDA Disaster‑2025 project
• Bid award to GWG Wood Group of Ferris, Texas for brush grinding at the landfill for FY 2025/26
• Resolution declaring twelve laptops surplus and donating them to the Center for Life Resources

The council adopted the proposed 2025 property tax rate of $0.69250 per $100 valuation, a 4.63% increase, after second and third readings with a 3‑for‑2 vote. The council unanimously approved the Brownwood Municipal Development District’s 2025/2026 annual budget. The council unanimously awarded the brush‑grinding contract at the landfill to GWG Wood Group for $116,500. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously, and no action was taken on the Chief of Police personnel matter discussed in executive session.

• Approved 2025 property tax rate $0.69250 per $100 (3‑for‑2)
• Approved BMDD 2025/2026 annual budget (unanimous)
• Awarded brush‑grinding contract to GWG Wood Group $116,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• No action taken on Chief of Police personnel matter (executive session)

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider ordinances for the 2025 tax rate, the 2025/26 budget, and credit card processing fees. The body will also discuss opioid manufacturer settlements and ratify two building improvement grants.

• Consider ordinance on first reading to adopt tax rate of .6925 per $100 value for 2025
• Consider ordinance on first and final reading adopting FY 2025/26 budget
• Consider ratification of $25,000 grant to 2MK Enterprises at 305 Center Avenue
• Consider ratification of $25,000 grant to Sliger’s Market at 2909 Coggin Ave
• Consider opt-in to opioid manufacturer settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus

The Brownwood City Council unanimously approved several first‑reading ordinances, including a 3.5% credit‑card processing fee, a new fee schedule for city services, and a settlement with Atmos Energy. Council members also adopted a 4.63% increase to the property tax rate, setting it at $.69250 per $100 valuation, and approved the FY 2025‑26 budget. Additionally, the council authorized an exception for a haunted‑house event at 1400 Houston Street.

• Approved credit‑card processing fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved city fee schedule ordinance for FY 25/26 (unanimous)
• Approved utility water, sewer, and sanitation rate ordinance for FY 25/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Atmos Energy settlement ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted property tax rate increase to $.69250 (first reading vote: 5‑0)
• Adopted property tax rate increase to $.69250 (final reading vote: 5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (second reading vote: 5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (final reading vote: 5‑0)

Building & Standards Commission

The Brownwood Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to assess the condition of a property at 1618 Second St and determine potential abatement actions, including civil penalties or demolition. The meeting will also include routine procedural items such as approval of prior minutes and reports.

• Public hearing on abatement measures for 1618 Second St

Building & Standards Commission

The Brownwood Building and Standards Commission will hold a hearing to assess civil penalties, abatement methods, or potential demolition for a property at 1618 Second St. The meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2025, at 4 pm in the Council Chambers at 501 Center Avenue.

• Property at 1618 Second St subject to penalty assessment or demolition order
• Hearing to determine property owner’s intent and circumstances

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings to receive input on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget and a proposed tax rate. The Council may adopt the budget ordinance on first reading following the hearing.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget
• Public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $.6925 per $100 value for tax year 2025
• Proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll by 4.63%

The council voted 2‑for, 3‑against to approve the FY 2025/26 budget ordinance on first reading, so the motion failed. A separate ratification vote also failed by a 2‑for, 3‑against tally. Council set the tax‑rate ordinance first reading for August 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and the final reading for September 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Motion to approve FY 2025/26 budget ordinance on first reading – defeated (2‑for, 3‑against)
• Ratification vote on FY 2025/26 budget – defeated (2‑for, 3‑against)
• Scheduled tax‑rate ordinance first reading for Aug 26 2025, 9:00 a.m.
• Scheduled tax‑rate ordinance second/final reading for Sep 9 2025, 9:00 a.m.

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings to receive input on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget and a proposed tax rate increase. The council may also set the formal adoption dates for the budget and tax rate ordinances.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025/26 budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $.6925 per $100 value
• Proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll by 4.63%

The council held a public hearing on the FY 25/26 budget and took no action on any budget items. Council decided to hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase property‑tax revenue and set the first reading of the tax‑rate ordinance for August 26, 2025, with the second and third/final reading slated for September 92 2025 as recorded. No votes were recorded for these items.

• Held public hearing on FY 25/26 budget – no action taken
• Scheduled public hearing on proposed property‑tax rate increase (date not specified)
• Set first reading of tax‑rate ordinance for August 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Set second and third/final reading of tax‑rate ordinance for September 92 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, review financial and reconciliation reports, and consider a quarterly portfolio review from Morgan Stanley. A new citizen board member may be sworn in, and future agenda items will be discussed.

• Consider minutes for previous meeting
• Review financial and reconciliation reports
• Administer oath of office to newly elected board member Ryan Reagan
• Receive Morgan Stanley quarterly 2025 performance portfolio presentation and consider quarterly review and rebalancing

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to deliberate on three variance requests at its regular meeting. Each request seeks relief from front- or side-yard setback rules for residential structures.

• VAR 11-25: 3408 Golding Rd – 25 ft front-yard and 5 ft side-yard variance for prefabricated carport
• VAR 12-25: 2004 Brooke Ln – 6 ft side-yard variance for pergola with gutters
• VAR 13-25: 7 Durango Ct – 18 ft front-yard variance for carport

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing at City Hall Council Chambers to review three variance requests. Each request seeks to reduce setback requirements for residential structures such as carports and a pergola.

• VAR 11-25: 3408 Golding Rd — 25 ft front yard and 5 ft side yard setback variance for a pre-fab carport
• VAR 12-25: 2004 Brooke Ln — 6 ft side yard setback variance for a pergola with gutters
• VAR 13-25: 7 Durango Ct — 18 ft front yard setback variance for a carport

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss participating in a settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler reached by the Texas Attorney General. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements and a software bid for landfill payment processing.

• Opt-in to Texas Attorney General settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for Small Business Development Center office space
• Agreement with Brown County Sheriff’s Office for TB and STI services at Brown County Jail
• Bid from Strong Data for $13,125 to enable credit card transaction fees at the landfill

The council voted unanimously to opt the city into the Texas Attorney General's settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler and to let the City Manager sign the required paperwork. It also approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for SBDC office space, and a memorandum of understanding with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for TB and STI services at the county jail. Additionally, the council accepted a $13,125 bid from Strong Data to update landfill software for credit‑card fee processing.

• Approved minutes of July 22 and August 5 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated August 6, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Authorized opt‑in to Purdue Pharma settlement and City Manager to execute documents (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign amendment to interlocal agreement with Tarleton State for SBDC office space (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MOU with Brown County Sheriff’s Office for TB and STI services at the jail (unanimous)
• Accepted Strong Data bid to update landfill software for credit‑card fee processing at a cost of $13,125 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to review a request to subdivide a property for residential development. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the June 5, 2025, meeting.

• Final Plat of Highland View (BCAD # 53847) at 1801 Avenue K to develop 2 new single-family residential properties on 0.269 acres

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss and take a record vote on the proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2025. The body will also consider scheduling public hearings for the FY 2025/2026 budget and tax rate.

• Record vote on the proposed tax rate for Tax Year 2025
• Proposed public hearings for tax rate and budget for FY 2025/2026 on August 19, 2025

The council took a record vote on the proposed FY 25/26 property tax rate of .6925 per $100 valuation, with two members voting for and two against. The minutes do not state whether the tax rate was approved or denied. A motion to hold a public hearing on the tax rate and FY 25/26 budget on August 19, 2025, was made and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Record vote taken on FY 25/26 tax rate .6925 per $100 valuation (2 for, 2 against)
• Motion to hold public hearing on tax rate and FY 25/26 budget approved unanimously

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will meet to review an audit report and consider ratifying two grants for downtown buildings. The body will also consider a resolution regarding authorized representatives for TexPool.

• Grant not to exceed $25,000 to Dippel 100 N. Center Ave. LLC for 100 N. Center Avenue
• Grant not to exceed $25,000 to Alisa Hinton for 307 Fisk Street
• Audit report for the year ending September 30, 2024
• Resolution amending authorized representatives for TexPool

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting and the Claims and Accounts dated July 18. It accepted the 2024 audit report and ratified two Downtown Retail Opportunity grants of up to $25,000 each—one for Dippel 100 N. Center Ave. LLC and another for Alisa Hinton. The council also approved a resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool fund.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated July 18, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Accepted audit report for year ending Sep 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 DRO grant to Dippel 100 N. Center Ave. LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 DRO grant to Alisa Hinton (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending authorized representatives for TexPool (unanimous)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will conduct public hearings regarding property abatements. The body will assess progress and determine potential civil penalties or demolition for two specific properties.

• Public hearing for property at 1701 First St
• Public hearing for property at 1211 Beaver St

Building & Standards Commission

The Commission will hold hearings to determine property owner intent and assess civil penalties or abatement methods for two specific locations. This may include the demolition of structures.

• Hearing regarding property at 1701 First St
• Hearing regarding property at 1211 Beaver St

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The board may also decide on a member to fill a vacancy on the board.

• Appointment of Ryan Reagan to fill Chad Sauceda’s term
• Review of financial and reconciliation reports

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025/2026. No official action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding FY 2025/2026 Proposed Budget

The City Council heard a presentation of the draft 2025/2026 budget, including a proposed property tax rate of .6925, utility rate adjustments, a 3.5% credit‑card processing surcharge, and staffing pay increases. Council members expressed a desire to keep the .6925 tax rate. No motions were adopted, and no vote tallies were recorded.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet to discuss a variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may build a carport within the required front yard setback.

• Public hearing for VAR 10-25: 25 ft. variance for front yard setback at 907 Idlewild Dr for a carport

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review one variance request. The board will decide if a property owner may build a carport within the required front yard setback.

• Variance request (VAR 10-25) for 907 Idlewild Dr regarding a 25 ft. front yard setback for a carport

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider the issuance and sale of Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025. The body will also review a grant application for an Art Park and a request to suspend an Oncor electric rate increase.

• Issuance and sale of City of Brownwood, Texas, Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2025
• TPWD Local Park Grant Program application for the Art Park project
• Resolution to suspend Oncor Electric Delivery Company’s July 31, 2025, rate increase request

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-05 authorizing the issuance and sale of $17,125,000 in Series 2025 revenue certificates. It also approved a resolution to submit a $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for the proposed Art Park. Additionally, the council suspended the July 31, 2025 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase request. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-05 authorizing issuance and sale of $17,125,000 Series 2025 certificates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-25-12 authorizing TPWD Local Park Grant application for proposed Art Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-25-13 suspending Oncor Electric Delivery rate increase effective July 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated July 3, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 24, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider a Chapter 380 agreement and BMDD incentive for a housing development project. The body will also review a grant for recycling equipment and the disposal of surplus storm sirens.

• Resolution to accept a $57,000 grant from The Recycling Partnership for a baler
• Resolution to declare 12 storm sirens and electrical equipment as surplus property
• Proposed Chapter 380 agreement with Mustang Ridge Venture Capital LLC for the Preserve on Mustang Ridge housing development
• Report on the Brownwood Event Center Complex

The council unanimously approved the minutes from May 27 and June 5, 2025, and the June 20 claims and accounts. It also approved a resolution to accept a $57,000 grant for a recycling‑center baler and a resolution declaring twelve storm sirens and associated equipment surplus property. Finally, the council ratified the BMDD incentive and approved a City Chapter 380 agreement for the Preserve on Mustang Ridge housing development.

• Approved May 27 and June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated June 20, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept $57,000 Recycling Partnership grant for baler (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring twelve storm sirens and equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Ratified BMDD incentive and approved City Chapter 380 agreement for Preserve on Mustang Ridge housing project (unanimous)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will meet to discuss property abatements. The body may determine owner intent and assess civil penalties or order demolitions for specific properties.

• Public hearing for property at 1307 Avenue K
• Update and public hearing for property at 2717 Cleburne Avenue

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. Both requests seek exceptions to setback requirements for the construction of carports.

• VAR 08-25: Variance request for 25 ft. front yard setback at 2008 Brooke Ln for a carport
• VAR 09-25: Variance request for 15 ft. side street setback at 2401 Bonita St for a carport

Zoning Board

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

• Variance request for 2008 Brooke Ln: 25 ft. into the front yard setback for a carport
• Variance request for 2401 Bonita St: 15 ft. into the side street setback for a carport

City Council Agenda

The City Council will meet to potentially appoint a City Manager and approve an employment agreement. The body will also consider several grants, a park improvement bid, and updates to the nonconsent towing ordinance.

• Appointment of a City Manager and approval of employment agreement
• Bid award of $196,072.56 to ASD Consultants, Inc. for Coggin Park phase II improvements
• BIIP grants not to exceed $25,000 for 413 Center Avenue and $22,500 for 1004 W. Commerce
• Funding agreement of $20,000 per year for 2 years for the Small Business Development Center
• Ordinance to abolish the Tow Truck Committee and update nonconsent towing regulations

The council unanimously appointed Marshal McIntosh as the new City Manager, authorizing the mayor to sign his employment agreement. The council also approved the May 30, 2025 claims and accounts for payment, and authorized RFPs and RFQs for EDA economic development programs. Grants were ratified for Ashwin Pokharel ($25,000) and SML 3 LLC ($22,500) under the Building Improvement Incentive Program, and the mayor and city secretary were authorized to sign the Brown County Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution.

• Appointed Marshal McIntosh as City Manager; motion carried unanimously
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated May 30, 2025 for payment; motion carried unanimously
• Authorized issuance of RFPs/RFQs for EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance and related programs; motion carried unanimously
• Ratified BMDD grant of up to $25,000 to Ashwin Pokharel for 413 Center Avenue; motion carried unanimously
• Ratified BMDD grant of up to $22,500 to SML 3 LLC for 1004 W. Commerce; motion carried unanimously
• Authorized Mayor and City Secretary to sign resolution accepting Brown County Hazard Mitigation Plan; motion carried unanimously

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will review three final plat applications. These items involve subdividing land for residential use and defining a sewer easement for a new structure.

• Final Plat of Highland View Addition (0.35 Acres) at 1909 Ave J and Northwest corner of Ave J & 8½ Street for single-family residential development
• Final Plat of the McDorman Addition (0.50 Acres) for the purpose of subdividing property to sale
• Final Plat of Stanley Auto – Brownwood (5.21 Acres) to define sewer easement for a proposed new structure

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss updating the nonconsent towing ordinance and approving several airport maintenance projects. The body is also considering a new health authority appointment and a greenhouse lease for the Brownwood Area Community Garden.

• Proposed ordinance to abolish the Tow Truck Committee and update nonconsent towing charges
• Proposed $15,343.70 security fence installation at the Airport by Viking Fence Company
• Proposed purchase of a 2025 John Deere 6105E Cab Tractor for the City Airport
• Proposed pedestrian crosswalk between Hendricks Hospital and Memorial Park not to exceed $11,000
• Proposed 10-year lease for a greenhouse at 1514 Dublin Street for Brownwood Area Community Garden

The council authorized the use of Code‑fine account funds to buy a 2025 John Deere 6105E cab tractor for airport maintenance. It also approved a $1 utility‑bill donation for beautification, continued in‑town recycling with volunteers, and terminated the MOU with Keep Brownwood Beautiful. Additional actions included authorizing a new security fence at the airport, appointing Dr. Tom Byrd as Health Authority, and signing a ten‑year lease for a greenhouse at 1514 Dublin Street.

• Approved $1 utility‑bill donation for beautification (unanimous)
• Continued in‑town recycling with volunteer assistance (unanimous)
• Terminated Memorandum of Understanding with Keep Brownwood Beautiful (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 John Deere 6105E cab tractor for airport (unanimous)
• Authorized installation of new airport security fence, $15,343.70 total cost (unanimous)
• Approved Dr. Tom Byrd as Health Authority and authorized service agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign ten‑year lease for greenhouse at 1514 Dublin Street (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated May 23, 2025 for payment (unanimous)

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to decide on a request from retired firefighter James Lemond to begin collecting his retirement benefits and approve their computation. The Board will also review the Q4 2024 portfolio performance report from Morgan Stanley, with a possible quarterly rebalance, and receive an update on TLFFRA Peer Review training. Discussion will include potential future agenda items.

• Request from retired firefighter James Lemond to begin collecting retirement benefits and approve benefit computation
• Presentation from Morgan Stanley on Q4 2024 portfolio performance, including quarterly review and potential rebalance
• Update from member Justin Cadenhead on TLFFRA Peer Review training
• Approval of previous meeting minutes and financial reconciliation reports
• Discussion of possible future agenda items

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. The board will determine if these properties can deviate from standard building setback requirements.

• VAR 06-25: Variance request for a carport at 4409 McArthur Circle (20 ft. into 25 ft. front yard setback)
• VAR 07-25: Variance request to change building setback lines from 6ft. to 4ft. at 1909 Avenue J for a re-plat

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests. The first seeks relief from the 25-foot front yard setback for a carport at 4409 McArthur Circle. The second requests a reduction in building setback lines from 6 feet to 4 feet for a re-plat at 1909 Avenue J.

• VAR 06-25: Variance for 20 ft. into 25 ft. front yard setback for a carport at 4409 McArthur Circle.
• VAR 07-25: Variance to change building setback lines from 6 ft. to 4 ft. for a re-plat at 1909 Avenue J.

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council is meeting to act on several significant items, including authorizing a $1.99 million truck purchase for sanitation and streets, considering an $18 million certificate of obligation for downtown projects, and awarding a contract for storm siren replacements. The council will also discuss a pedestrian crosswalk ordinance and the resignation of the city manager in executive session.

• Authorizing purchase of four trash trucks, one rolloff truck, and one dump truck for $1,997,432.62 from MHC Kenworth
• Consider ordinance for pedestrian crosswalk between Hendricks Hospital and Memorial Park at cost not to exceed $11,000
• Consider resolution to issue up to $18,000,000 in certificates of obligation for Downtown Phase I projects
• Award bid of $344,020 to Storm Sirens Inc. to replace twelve storm sirens
• City Manager resignation to be discussed in executive session

The council approved a $1,997,432.62 purchase of four trash trucks, one rolloff truck, and one dump truck. It awarded an engineering and architectural services contract to Jacob/Martin for the Bennie Houston Center renovation. An ordinance creating a pedestrian crosswalk between Hendricks Hospital and Memorial Park was approved. The council also approved a resolution supporting the city’s application for the Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives grant and adopted a resolution directing publication of a notice to issue certificates of obligation up to $18,000,000 for Downtown Phase I projects. All items on the consent agenda were approved.

• Approved purchase of four trash trucks, one rolloff truck, and one dump truck for $1,997,432.62 (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering and architectural services contract to Jacob/Martin for Bennie Houston Center renovation (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on first reading for pedestrian crosswalk between Hendricks Hospital and Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting application to Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives grant (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution directing publication of notice to issue certificates of obligation up to $18,000,000 for Downtown Phase I projects (record vote taken)
• Approved items on consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a pre-budget workshop to discuss revenue, expenditures, capital projects, infrastructure, and economic development. No formal action will be taken at this workshop. The Council may also convene a closed executive session to discuss the City Manager's personnel matter.

• Pre-budget workshop covering project review, revenue, expenditures, capital projects, infrastructure, economic development
• Executive session under Section 551.074 for City Manager personnel discussion
• No votes or decisions will be made at this meeting

The special‑called meeting was a pre‑budget workshop where staff presented updates on downtown streetscaping, the Bennie Houston Center renovation, Riverside Park Phase II, and utility improvement projects. Several grant opportunities and future financing plans were discussed, but no resolutions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The executive session concluded with no action taken.

City Council Agenda

The City Council will review several funding requests, including opioid funding and a downtown retail grant. The body is also considering contracts for engineering and park administration, as well as the appointment of a Director of People and Performance.

• Estimated $2,025,000 purchase of four trash trucks, one roll-off truck, and one dump truck from MHC Kenworth
• Proposed $47,324 use of remaining Opioid funding for Brownwood/Brown County Health Department
• Proposed $25,000 Downtown Retail Opportunity grant for 201 Center Avenue
• $18,830 bid for window and door replacements at the Service Center
• Appointment of the Director of People and Performance

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the April 17 claims and accounts. It authorized the use of $47,324 from opioid settlement funds and a $25,000 Downtown Retail Opportunity grant for the Beal property. The Council also approved letters of intent to purchase four trash trucks, one roll‑off truck, and one dump truck for $2,025,000. Finally, it awarded administration and engineering contracts to Public Management, Inc. and Taylor Engineering.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated April 17 – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized $47,324 opioid settlement funding – motion carried unanimously
• Ratified $25,000 Downtown Retail Opportunity grant to Steven and Teresa Beal – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized letters of intent for $2,025,000 truck purchases – motion carried unanimously
• Awarded administration contract to Public Management, Inc. for TPWD grant – motion carried unanimously
• Awarded General Engineering Services Agreement to Taylor Engineering – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted bid to replace Service Center windows and doors for $18,830 – motion carried unanimously

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to consider abatement actions, including civil penalties or demolition, for a property at 2717 Cleburne Avenue. The commission will inquire into the circumstances and determine the property owner's intent.

• Public hearing regarding property at 2717 Cleburne Avenue for possible abatement or demolition

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to assess civil penalties or order abatement methods, including demolition, for a property at 2717 Cleburne Avenue. The commission will also approve minutes from February 20, 2025.

• Public hearing on civil penalties or demolition for 2717 Cleburne Avenue
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025 regular meeting
• Abatement report

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to consider a request from retiring firefighter James LeMond to begin collecting his retirement benefits and approve the benefit computation. The board will also consider updates to the investment policy, a TMRS committee report, and a verification from Larose on city policy regarding doing business with a board member. Discussion items include possible future agenda items.

• Request from retiring firefighter James LeMond to begin retirement benefits and approve benefit computation
• Possible update to investment policy
• Update from TMRS committee
• Update from Larose verifying city policy on doing business with a board member

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on four variance requests for setbacks on residential properties. The requests involve additions such as garages, carports, and a bedroom/bathroom.

• 1305 Brooks Avenue: variance for 6 ft. into side yard setback for garage, bathroom, bedroom add-on
• 2107 Sierra Drive: variance for 25 ft. into front yard and 6 ft. into side yard setback for carport
• 4409 McArthur Circle: variance for 20 ft. into front yard setback for carport
• 3202 Austin Ave: variance for 4 ft. into side yard setback for garage add-on

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold public hearings on four variance requests for side and front yard setbacks at residential properties. The requests involve garage, carport, and bedroom additions at 1305 Brooks Avenue, 2107 Sierra Drive, 4409 McArthur Circle, and 3202 Austin Avenue. The board may also approve minutes from the March 11, 2024 regular meeting.

• Variance request (VAR 02-25) at 1305 Brooks Avenue: 6 ft. into the 6 ft. side yard setback for a garage, bathroom and bedroom add-on.
• Variance request (VAR 03-25) at 2107 Sierra Drive: 25 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback and 6 ft. into the 6 ft. side yard setback for a carport.
• Variance request (VAR 04-25) at 4409 McArthur Circle: 20 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback for a carport.
• Variance request (VAR 05-25) at 3202 Austin Avenue: 4 ft. into the 6 ft. side yard setback for a garage add-on.

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will meet to consider a revised hangar lease contract template, award a bid for a haul truck, and discuss a sales contract for approximately two acres in the Light Industrial Park during executive session. Council may also take action on executive session items.

• Consider approving a revised individual and new shared hangar lease contract template
• Consider awarding a bid to purchase a 2020 haul truck for $72,235.30 from MHC Kenworth
• Consider a sales contract for approximately two acres of land in the Light Industrial Park (executive session)

The council unanimously approved entering into a contract for approximately two acres of land in the Light Industrial Park and a 380 agreement with Richard Wondrash of Central Texas Truck and Trailer. It also approved a revised individual and new shared hangar lease contract template for the Brownwood Airport. The council awarded a bid to purchase a 2020 haul truck for the Fleet Department at $72,235.30. Minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting and the April 4, 2025 claims and accounts were approved unanimously.

• Approved two‑acre Light Industrial Park land contract and 380 agreement with Richard Wondrash (unanimous)
• Authorized revised individual and new shared hangar lease contract template (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to purchase 2020 haul truck for Fleet Department at $72,235.30 from MHC Kenworth (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated April 4, 2025 for payment (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Brownwood Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approving the final plat for the Belle Plains Addition, a 0.482-acre parcel located at 500 and 506 Belle Plains, intended for property resale. The meeting also includes approval of the March 6, 2025, minutes.

• Final plat for Belle Plains Addition (BCAD #51474 & 51468) on 0.482 acres at 500 & 506 Belle Plains
• Approval of minutes from the March 6, 2025, regular meeting

Airport Board

The Brownwood Regional Airport Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive quarterly financial and operations reports, and discuss several action items. Action items include proposals from Joe Stieber, a hangar door for Charles King, updates to rules and regulations, and a new shared hangar lease agreement with FAA verbiage. Non-action items include an airport layout plan update and completion of Lumacurve signs Phase 1.

• Joe Stieber Proposal
• Charles King Hangar Door
• Rules and Regulations update
• New Shared Hangar Lease Agreement with FAA Verbiage in Individual Lease Agreement
• Quarterly Financial Report and Operations Report with plane count

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several items including a resolution to authorize a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for the Downtown Revitalization Program, a Building Improvement Incentive Plan grant of up to $25,000 to a local business, an increase to the low-cost spay/neuter voucher co-pay with additional program funding, and authorization to use remaining ARPA funds for Riverside Park improvements. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of previous minutes, and an executive session on an extraterritorial jurisdiction petition.

• Resolution authorizing submission of Texas Community Development Block Grant application for Downtown Revitalization Program
• Ratification of Building Improvement Incentive Plan grant not to exceed $25,000 to R&R Cards & Games at 403 Fisk St.
• Increase to low cost spay and neuter voucher co-pay and additional funding for fiscal year 2024/25
• Authorization to expense remaining ARPA funding for Riverside Park and TPWD grant match to close out ARPA funding
• Donation of a tree and commemorative tree stake at Coggin Park by American Heritage Girls

The Brownwood City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for the Downtown Revitalization Program. It also authorized a tree donation at Coggin Park, ratified a $25,000 BIIP grant for R & R Cards & Games, approved a $20,000 budget amendment for the low‑cost spay/neuter voucher program, and authorized $70,000 of remaining ARP funds for Riverside Park improvements.

• Adopted resolution to submit downtown revitalization grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized American Heritage Girls tree donation at Coggin Park (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 BIIP grant to R & R Cards & Games at 403 Fisk St (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 budget amendment and increased spay/neuter co‑pays (unanimous)
• Authorized $70,000 remaining ARP funding for Riverside Park and TPWD grant match (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated March 21, 2025 for payment (unanimous)

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will review financial reports and previous meeting minutes. The board may decide on a contract for auditing services and receive updates regarding Social Security calculations and the TMRS committee.

• Awarding of auditing services to Richard Bowman, CPA for years ending 2024, 2025, and 2026
• Social Security Leveling calculations update for James LeMond
• Update from TMRS committee
• Review of financial and reconciliation reports

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing and decide on a variance request (VAR 01-25) for a carport at 1303 Coggin Ave., seeking relief from 15-foot side street and 5-foot side yard setback requirements. The board will also consider approval of minutes from the December 2024 meeting and handle other procedural items.

• Public hearing and potential decision on variance for carport at 1303 Coggin Ave. – 15 ft. side street setback and 5 ft. side yard setback relief

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review a single variance request. The board will determine if the requested setbacks for a carport are permissible.

• VAR 01-25: Variance request for 1303 Coggin Ave. regarding 15ft side street and 5ft side yard setbacks for a carport

City Council Agenda

The City Council approved a zoning ordinance on first reading to add definitions for social clubs, fraternal organizations, and fraternities/sororities, and allow them in commercial, industrial, and agricultural zones. The change enables a for-profit social club (poker room) at 104 South Broadway. The Council also declared surplus property, authorized $14,575 for leak repairs at Camp Bowie Aquatic Center, awarded an $88,890 engineering contract for Riverside Park Phase II, and approved a utility easement for Gordon Wood Stadium.

• First reading of zoning amendment to permit for-profit social clubs (e.g., poker room) at 104 South Broadway
• Budget amendment of $14,575 for leak repairs at Camp Bowie Aquatic Center (strainer basket and expansion joints)
• Engineering contract awarded to Taylor Engineering for Riverside Park Phase II — $88,890 lump sum
• Easement agreement with Oncor for a 20 ft x 450 ft underground electric supply to Gordon Wood Stadium
• Resolution declaring surplus items (vehicles, equipment, furniture) from various departments as surplus property

The City Council approved a resolution to update the Airport Layout Plan with TxDOT, authorizing up to $30,000 in city funds. They also approved the purchase of property at 601 Center Avenue and the sale of 10 acres in the Brownwood Industrial Park. Additionally, they ratified the appointment of Stacy Smith to the Library Board and approved claims and minutes.

• Approved minutes of February 25 and 26, 2025 meetings.
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated March 7, 2025, for payment.
• Approved Resolution R-25-05 to enter into agreement with TxDOT to update the Airport Layout Plan.
• Ratified appointment of Stacy Smith to the Library Board.
• Authorized Mayor to sign purchase contract for property at 601 Center Avenue from Special Purposes Fund.
• Authorized Mayor to sign agreement selling 10 acres in Brownwood Industrial Park.

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 98 of the City’s Zoning ordinance. The proposal adds definitions for social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, civic clubs, fraternities, and dormitories.

• Proposed amendment to Section 98-2 to add definitions for social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, civic clubs, fraternities, and dormitories
• Proposed amendment to Section 98-561 to permit social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, civic clubs, and fraternities/sororities in commercial, industrial, and/or agricultural districts
• Proposed amendment to permit fraternities and sororities in R-3 zones with conditional restrictions
• Proposed amendment to Section 98-584(b) stating fraternities and sororities in R-3 zones must not have a chief activity of carrying on a business

The Brownwood City Council held a special meeting and unanimously approved an ordinance on second and final reading amending the zoning code to add definitions for social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, civic clubs, fraternities, and sororities. The ordinance permits these uses in commercial, industrial, and agricultural districts, and allows fraternities and sororities in R-3 zones with conditions, including that their chief activity is not to carry on a business.

• Approved ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 98 zoning definitions and permitted uses (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on third/final reading, enacting Ordinance No. 25-03 (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a first-reading ordinance amending zoning definitions and permitted uses for social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, and fraternities/sororities. Other actions include a $14,575 budget amendment for leak repairs at Camp Bowie Aquatic Center, an engineering contract for Riverside Park, and an easement agreement with Oncor for Gordon Wood Stadium. The council will also meet in executive session to discuss the La Cresta Development project and property at 601 Center Avenue, with potential action on a sales contract for that property.

• Public hearing on an ordinance amending Chapter 98 to define and permit social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, and fraternities/sororities in certain zoning districts
• Budget amendment of $14,575 for leak repairs at Camp Bowie Aquatic Center
• Award engineering contract to Taylor Engineering for Riverside Park Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant project
• Approve an easement agreement with Oncor for a 20 ft x 450 ft utility easement to power Gordon Wood Stadium
• Authorize staff to negotiate a sales contract for property at 601 Center Avenue

The City Council unanimously approved a zoning ordinance on first reading that adds definitions for social clubs, fraternal organizations, lodges, civic clubs, fraternities, and sororities, and permits them in commercial, industrial, and agricultural zones, with fraternities and sororities allowed in R-3 zones only if not primarily a business. The council also approved a $14,575 budget amendment for pool leak repairs, awarded an $88,890 engineering contract for Riverside Park, approved an Oncor utility easement, declared surplus property, and authorized staff to negotiate a sales contract for 601 Center Avenue.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendment on first reading (unanimous)
• Approved $14,575 budget amendment for Camp Bowie Aquatic Center leak repairs (unanimous)
• Awarded $88,890 engineering contract to Taylor Engineering for Riverside Park Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved Oncor utility easement for Gordon Wood Stadium (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated February 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to negotiate sales contract for 601 Center Avenue (unanimous)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will hold a public hearing to consider civil penalties, abatement methods, or demolition for properties at 301 Edwards Street and 1500 Main Blvd. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from September 2024 and a report on abatements.

• Public hearing to assess civil penalties or order abatement/demolition at 301 Edwards Street
• Public hearing to assess civil penalties or order abatement/demolition at 1500 Main Blvd.
• Approval of minutes from Regular Meeting – September 15, 2024
• Reports on abatements

Building & Standards Commission

The commission will meet to inquire into the circumstances and property owner intent for two specific locations. The body will determine if civil penalties should be adjusted or if abatement methods, including demolition, are required.

• Review of property at 1500 Main Blvd
• Review of property at 301 Edwards St.

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Board of Trustees will meet to consider minutes and financial reports, receive a Morgan Stanley presentation on Q4 2024 portfolio performance (with possible rebalancing), and take action on TEXPERS conference expenses and authorizing Social Security calculations for a member. They will also receive an update from the TMRS committee.

• Consider financial and reconciliation reports
• Morgan Stanley Q4 2024 performance review and possible rebalancing
• Approve expenses for 2025 TEXPERS conference
• Authorize Rudd and Wisdom for Social Security Leveling calculations for James LeMond
• Update from TMRS committee

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider several items including a second/final reading ordinance to close a 320-foot section of Hawkins Street for Howard Payne University, a budget amendment to convert a part-time position to full-time at the Senior Citizens Center, and multiple contracts. Key financial actions include authorizing a utility design contract up to $565,000 and approving a demolition bid for a building at 200 Carnegie. The council will also accept a $2,100 donation from the Heartland Association of Realtors for the Bennie Houston Center Project.

• Ordinance to close Hawkins Street between Second and Third streets for Howard Payne University
• Budget amendment converting a part-time to full-time position at the Senior Citizens Center
• Contract with eHT for utility project design work not to exceed $565,000
• Bid from AAR Inc. for asbestos remediation and demolition of building at 200 Carnegie
• Donation of $2,100 from Heartland Association of Realtors for Bennie Houston Center Project

The Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the final reading of an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon a 40-foot-wide, 320-foot-long section of Hawkins Street between Second and Third Street for Howard Payne University, including an 18-month claw-back clause if construction doesn't begin. The council also approved a budget amendment to convert a part-time position to full-time at the Senior Citizens Center, designated the Brownwood Bulletin as official newspaper and Abilene Reporter News as alternate, awarded a contract for grant administration services, authorized a design contract with eHT for utility projects, engaged Taylor Engineering for Coggin Park improvements, and accepted a bid for demolition of the building at 200 Carnegie.

• Approved ordinance closing Hawkins Street section for Howard Payne University (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment converting part-time to full-time position at Senior Citizens Center (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating Brownwood Bulletin as official newspaper, Abilene Reporter News as alternate (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Public Management, Inc. for Downtown Revitalization Program grant administration (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign contract with eHT for utility project design, not to exceed $565,000 (unanimous)
• Engaged Taylor Engineering for Phase II Coggin Park Improvements design (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from AAR Inc. for asbestos remediation and demolition at 200 Carnegie (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider approval of two final plats: the Bianeit Bautista Addition (0.438 acres at 1613 2nd Street) and a replat of Lot 1A Tunnell Estates (2.415 acres at the northeast corner of Calvert Rd. and Milam Drive). Both plats are for resale of property. The commission will also approve minutes from the January 21 special called meeting.

• Final plat of Bianeit Bautista Addition, 0.438 acres at 1613 2nd Street, for resale
• Final plat/ replat of Lot 1A Tunnell Estates, 2.415 acres at Calvert Rd. and Milam Drive, for resale

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance on first reading to close a 320-foot section of Hawkins Street for Howard Payne University. Other action items include authorizing a $35,128.37 motor rebuild on a 2008 Pierce fire engine, approving a professional services agreement with STV for a TxDOT grant application, and adopting on second/third reading an ordinance exempting qualifying childcare facilities from ad valorem taxes.

• Public hearing and first reading on closing a 40'x320' section of Hawkins Street between Second and Third Streets for Howard Payne University
• Consider authorizing $35,128.37 motor rebuild on a 2008 Pierce Fire Engine from MHC Kenworth
• Consider authorizing City Manager to sign professional services agreement with STV for TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant application
• Consent agenda: second/third reading of ordinance establishing ad valorem tax exemption for qualifying childcare facility properties

The Brownwood City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to close a section of Hawkins Street between Second and Third Streets for Howard Payne University, with an 18-month claw back allowing the city to re-acquire the property if construction does not begin. The council also authorized a $35,128.37 motor rebuild for a fire engine and approved a professional services agreement with STV for a TxDOT grant application. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of ordinance to close Hawkins Street for HPU, with 18-month claw back (unanimous)
• Authorized $35,128.37 motor rebuild on 2008 Pierce Fire Engine from MHC Kenworth (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign agreement with STV for TxDOT TA Grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 14 and January 17 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated January 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including childcare property tax exemption ordinance (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a text amendment to the City of Brownwood Zoning Ordinance. The commission may recommend to the City Council whether to allow private poker room businesses to operate as social clubs in commercial and industrial districts.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for 'social clubs' to allow private poker room businesses
• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed text amendment to the zoning ordinance. The amendment would define 'social clubs' to permit private poker room businesses in commercial and industrial districts. Following the hearing, the Commission may recommend approval to the City Council.

• Public hearing on text amendment to zoning ordinance for 'social clubs' to allow private poker room businesses in commercial/industrial zoning districts

City Council Agenda

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

• Mayor Stephen Haynes to present Annual State of the City Report at Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
• City Council may have a quorum present but will not take any action

The City Council attended a Chamber of Commerce luncheon where Mayor Stephen Haynes presented the annual State of the City address. The Council did not deliberate or take any action. The Mayor discussed topics including sales tax, job market, development incentives, housing growth, park improvements, airport renovations, and announced a $1.5 million grant for the Bennie Houston Center and a grant for storm sirens.

• No formal decisions or votes were made at the luncheon

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider several infrastructure bids and agreements, including landfill and fire station upgrades. The body will also discuss a tax exemption for qualifying childcare facilities and a grant for storm sirens.

• Bid for Landfill building improvement projects from Covington Contracting for $856,824
• Bid for Service Center Paving and Drainage Improvements from Grider Paving for $357,250
• Bid for a new recycling baler from Wessco for $179,648.95
• Bid for a new roof at Central Fire Station (600 E. Adams) from Lydick-Hooks Roofing for $60,784
• Grant award of $368,542 from Texas Department of Emergency Management to replace 12 storm sirens

The Brownwood City Council approved a 100% ad valorem tax exemption for qualifying childcare facilities on first reading, which could reduce taxes for three daycares by about $3,750.99. The council also awarded several construction and equipment bids, including a new roof for the Central Fire Station, a recycling baler, and paving improvements. Additionally, they approved agreements with Brown County for office space and an interim emergency manager, and authorized a grant for replacing storm sirens.

• Approved 100% childcare property tax exemption on first reading (unanimous)
• Awarded $60,784 roof replacement bid to Lydick-Hooks Roofing (unanimous)
• Awarded $179,648.95 recycling baler bid to Wessco (unanimous)
• Awarded $357,250 Service Center paving and drainage bid to Grider Paving (unanimous)
• Awarded $856,824 Landfill building improvements bid to Covington Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved no-cost lease with Brown County for Memorial Park office space (unanimous)
• Authorized MOU for Fire Chief as Interim Emergency Manager for Brown County (unanimous)
• Authorized PID agreements with P3Works and JMR Land & Cattle Co. (unanimous)

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes and financial reports, hear an actuarial assumptions presentation from Rudd and Wisdom, and fill a trustee seat via election results. They may also authorize Social Security leveling calculations for a member and receive a TMRS committee update.

• Consider actuarial assumptions presentation from Mark Fenlaw (Rudd and Wisdom) for December 31, 2023 valuation
• Fill trustee seat for expiring term of Joe Stieber (3-year term through 12/31/27) via member election results
• Consider authorizing Rudd and Wisdom to perform Social Security leveling calculations for James LeMond
• Receive update from TMRS committee
• Approve minutes from previous meeting and financial/reconciliation reports