Brookshire public meetings in 2024

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including adopting a covered applications and prohibited technology policy required by Senate Bill 1893, and authorizing the Mayor to execute settlement release documents with Kroger for the National Opioid Settlement. Other items include purchasing a Rocket License Plate Reader funded by the Courts Technology Fund, updating Hovas Park repairs, and seeking bids for a new lawn‑care contract. The meeting also covers bids for an amphitheater sign replacement, reinstalling the Armstrong Memorial placard, hiring an animal‑control officer, and reviewing city construction contracts.

• Resolution 1493 to adopt a covered applications and prohibited technology policy per Senate Bill 1893
• Resolution 1493 to authorize the Mayor to execute settlement release documents with Kroger for the National Opioid Settlement
• Purchase of a Rocket License Plate Reader for the Warrant officer, funded by the Courts Technology Fund
• Update of Hovas Park repairs
• Economic Development Corporation to solicit bids for a new lawn‑care contract

The Brookshire City Council approved resolutions adopting a technology policy required by Senate Bill 1893 and authorizing the mayor to execute settlement release documents with Kroger in the national opioid settlement. They also approved several Economic Development Corporation actions, including going out for bids for a lawn care contract and quotes for an amphitheater sign replacement and Armstrong Memorial placard reinstallation. Items tabled included the amphitheater sign bid and hiring an animal control officer. No action was taken on a license plate reader purchase or executive session items.

• Approved Resolution 1493 adopting covered applications and prohibited technology policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1493 authorizing mayor to execute opioid settlement release with Kroger (5-0)
• Approved EDC to go out for bids for new lawn care contract (5-0)
• Tabled EDC bid for Amphitheater sign replacement (5-0)
• Approved EDC to go out for quotes to reinstall Armstrong Memorial placard (5-0)
• Tabled hiring an animal control officer (5-0)
• Approved opening application process for Brookshire Youth Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved review of all city construction invoices for 2023 (4-1)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss the 2025 Business Retention and Expansion program. The board will also consider joining a local Chamber of Commerce and reviewing financial reporting procedures.

• Budget, date, time, and location for 2025 Business Retention and Expansion program
• Possible action on joining a local Chamber of Commerce
• Possible action regarding receiving invoices with the Financial Report
• Executive session for economic development, legal counsel, real property, and personnel

CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM City Council Special Meeting

The City Council Special Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda had included a workshop to discuss and review the Major Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Brookshire.

• Discussion and review of Major Thoroughfare Plan

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss a memorandum of understanding for roads funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The body will also consider a minor plat for Cube Development and Supply and support for the Brookshire Blessings Toy Drive.

• MOU for American Rescue Plan Act funded roads project
• Minor plat for Cube Development and Supply
• Support for Brookshire Blessings Toy Drive
• Update on Christmas Festival
• Executive session to consult with the City Attorney

Amended Notice of Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule and various staff job descriptions and salaries. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects and the creation of new city vehicle and hiring policies.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the current Master Fee Schedule
• Discussion and possible action to proceed with sidewalk project around the amphitheater
• Discussion and possible action to hire a computer expert to investigate city staff emails and facebook pages
• Discussion and possible action regarding salary adjustments for the city secretary, comptroller, grant writer, and community liaison
• Discussion regarding a drainage project and surveyors in the city

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on road repair equipment, a water district interlocal agreement, and police and court reports. The council will also consider a proclamation and discuss several items including a storage container home, ARPA funds, and a veteran's day program budget.

• Discussion on road repair (Zipper) equipment purchase
• Discussion on interlocal agreement with Brookshire Municipal Water District
• Acceptance of September 2024 police and court reports
• Discussion on placement of storage container conversion home at 3126 1st Street
• Discussion on variance for temporary buildings at 3667 12th Street

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve board minutes, discuss a Power Up Texas presentation, and consider establishing a new application process for board membership. The meeting will also include a closed executive session.

• Approval of September 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
• Presentation on Power Up Texas
• Discuss establishing an application process for BEDC Board membership
• Discuss nominating Nathanial Richardson for EDC board position
• Update on 10ft Street project

City Council Special Session

The Brookshire City Council will discuss ratifying the budget adopted on September 26, 2024. It will consider a debt‑service rate of $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation and a maintenance‑and‑operations rate of $0.56514 per $100. The council will also consider an ordinance approving a tax levy of $0.56514 per $100 of taxable property for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year.

• Ratify the budget adoption dated September 26, 2024
• Consider $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation for debt services
• Consider $0.56514 per $100 assessed valuation for maintenance and operations
• Ordinance to approve a tax levy of $0.56514 per $100 taxable property for FY 2024‑2025

The City Council unanimously ratified the budget adopted on September 26, 2024, and set the total property tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 at $.56514 per $100 assessed valuation, with a $0.00 rate for debt services. The tax rate represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous rate. All votes were 5-0.

• Ratified budget adoption from September 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Set debt service tax rate at $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation (5-0)
• Set maintenance and operations tax rate at $.56514 per $100 assessed valuation (5-0)
• Approved tax levy ordinance with total tax rate of $.56514 per $100, a 4.8% decrease (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2024-2025

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects and a potential commercial build.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget
• Discussion on 12th street expansion and/or improvement by a potential developer
• Discussion on a new commercial build at 540 FM 359 and a possible variance to Resolution 1343
• Approval of the 2024-2025 City of Brookshire holiday schedule
• Review of the August 2024 Brookshire Police Department Monthly Report

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will conduct a budget workshop and a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget. The board will discuss and potentially approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on BEDC FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Discussion and approval of 2024-2025 Budget
• Executive session for economic development, legal counsel, real property, and personnel

AMENDED City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for 2024-2025

The Brookshire City Council will consider a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024‑2025. Routine consent‑agenda items include a bills‑paid report, a municipal courts report, and a resolution ratifying convention center amendments. New business items include discussions on economic‑development committee bylaws, appointing a committee member, and potential bids for trash and banking services. The council will also meet in executive session to discuss the City Administrator's employment and later consider repealing the ordinance that created the City Administrator position.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate for 2024‑2025 fiscal year
• Resolution ratifying convention center amendments (consent agenda)
• Discussion and possible action to adopt new Economic Development Committee bylaws
• Discussion and possible action to appoint Beatrice Compean to the Economic Development Committee
• Discussion and possible action to go out to bid for a new trash service contract

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will hold a special session budget workshop. The body will discuss and review the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Review of proposed budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, with department-by-department explanations from the city administrator. Mayor Pro Tem Richards proposed a reorganization list, including removal of the city administrator and repeal of the ordinance, but no formal action was taken—only direction to staff. The meeting adjourned with a motion that passed 4-0.

• Reviewed proposed 2024-2025 budget (no vote)
• Discussed 2023-2024 under-budget reasons (no vote)
• Proposed reorganization list including city administrator removal (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Budget Workshop

The Brookshire City Council will hold a Budget Workshop on September 5, 2024 to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting will follow standard procedures including call to order, public comments, and may enter executive session if needed. No other agenda items are listed for discussion or action.

• Budget Workshop for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget

City Council

The City Council will consider several local infrastructure and administrative items. Discussions include the creation of a school zone and the approval of a minor plat for a residential development.

• Minor plat for The Reserves at Brookshire near 10th Street and FM 359
• Proposed school zone at Taylor's Playhouse, 4111 Highway 90 East
• Residential properties at 3512 and 3528 South Street
• Late fees on trash service bills
• City of Brookshire Convention Center Rental Agreement

The Brookshire City Council approved the minor plat for The Reserves at Brookshire, changed convention center rental to 10-hour slots and eliminated police security for non-alcohol, non-teen events, and voted to go out to bid for a trash services contract. Several other items were discussed without action, including code enforcement, Grantworks programs, late fees, and a school zone. Future agenda items were added, including an investigation into a $19,000 check.

• Approved consent agenda including August 15, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved minor plat for The Reserves at Brookshire (5-0)
• Approved 10-hour rental time slots for Convention Center (5-0)
• Eliminated police security requirement for Convention Center events without alcohol and not teen events (5-0)
• Motion to go out to bid for trash services contract (5-0)
• Added Veteran's Day consideration for city support to future agenda (5-0)
• Added Clyde Miller to next Executive Session (4-1)
• Added investigation into $19,000 check written to Jeremiah Hill (4-1)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 budget, establish a board membership application process, and consider removing a residency requirement. The board will also discuss administrative duties and potential computer and website replacements.

• Approval of August 22, 2024, board meeting minutes
• Discussion to approve the 2024-2025 BEDC budget
• Discussion to amend bylaws to remove residency requirement
• Discussion to replace current BEDC website with City of Brookshire website
• Discussion to replace BEDC computer with a new computer

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will conduct a budget workshop for 2024-2025 and consider a professional services contract with Esch Development. The board will also address internal leadership nominations and board positions.

• Possible action to approve Esch Development Professional Services contract
• Budget Workshop for 2024-2025
• Nomination of a BEDC president
• Resolution to set director positions and terms
• Nomination for an open board position to be sent to city council

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a proposed tax rate of .56514 per $100 valuation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also discuss the city budget and review several contracts and appointments.

• Proposed 2024-2025 tax rate of .56514 per $100 valuation
• Engineering services contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. using ARPA funds
• Engagement letter from Baker Tilly for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 audit
• Appointment of 3 new Economic Development Corporation Board members
• Creation of a Brookshire Cultural Committee for special event planning

City Council Notice of Agenda AMENDED

The City Council will consider amendments to building ordinance setbacks and the acceptance of Waller County certified tax rolls. The body will also discuss repurposing a former fire department building and review records retention policies.

• Review and possible amendment of building ordinance setbacks
• Professional services agreement with Bleyl Engineering for CDBG Mit-Mod GLO Contract No.24-065-058-E568
• Discussion on repurposing 910 Gresham (former fire department) as an EMS Stop
• Read option of Value-Added Property Tax Abatement Guidelines
• Acceptance of certified tax rolls from Waller County Central Appraisal District

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to decide on new ordinances for emergency management and street parking. The body will also consider equipment purchases for police and public works, and evaluate petitions for release from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Purchase of new radios for the Brookshire Police Department and a new dump truck for Public Works
• Adoption of a new Emergency Management Plan of Action Ordinance and creation of an Emergency Management Committee
• Approval of a home relocation to 3223 Robin Street
• Amendments to the street side parking ordinance for Bains Street and 10th Street
• Petitions for release from ETJ for BGM Land Investments and Terra Prima

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The agenda is primarily composed of procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific business items, contracts, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet for a special session to conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This meeting is for considering the upcoming budget.

• FY 2024-2025 Budget Workshop

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation board will approve June meeting minutes, consider nominations for an open board seat, and discuss updates on Crystal Lakes and Empire West. The meeting includes a discussion of the 2024‑2025 budget and anticipated projects, as well as a public hearing and possible action on the Brookshire Police Department Flock Safety Camera project. An executive session will be held for confidential matters before the board reports back to the public.

• Approve minutes of the June 18, 2024 special meeting
• Consider nominations for open board position (place 3) for city‑council approval
• Discuss updates on Crystal Lakes and Empire West (Joe Esch)
• Discussion of 2024‑2025 budget and anticipated projects
• Public hearing and possible action on the PD Flock Safety Camera project

City Council

The City Council will discuss several municipal actions including road improvements, budget settings for festivals, and new civil rights policies. The meeting also includes potential decisions on economic development appointments and audit services.

• Repave, install culverts, and cut ditches on 13th Street and Butternut Street
• Set maximum budgets for Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, 4th of July, and Christmas festivals
• Adopt Resolution 1486 regarding Civil Rights policies
• Appoint three new Economic Development Corporation board members
• Engage Baker Tilly to perform Single Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2023

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The committee will discuss various incentive applications including tax abatements and redevelopment projects. Members will also consider adopting new forms and nominating individuals for open board positions.

• Tax Abatement, Chapter 380, and Redevelopment Project applications
• Economic Development Incentive Application Review and Recommendation form
• Economic Development Committee Agenda Form
• Nominations for open EDC board positions
• Appointment of a check signatory per Resolution 1484

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing a city-sponsored Juneteenth Festival and updating culvert pipe standards and fees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding economic development policies and board appointments.

• Final plat approval for 3511 Stella Rd
• Authorization of a city-sponsored Juneteenth Festival and budget setting
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-729-16 regarding culvert pipe standards and fees
• Removal of Jeremiah Hill and Amanda Neuendorf from the Economic Development Board
• Professional Services Agreement with Grant Works for grant projects

City Council

The City Council will conduct ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies for three aldermen and a police officer. The council will also consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem and approving a final plat for 3511 Stella Road.

• Swearing in of city council aldermen for positions 3, 4, and 5
• Swearing in of Police Officer Ricky Feild
• Recognition of promotions for Sergeant Matthew Drake and Sergeant Marvin Foley
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term
• Approval of final plat for 3511 Stella Road

City Council CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The Brookshire City Council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, was cancelled due to weather. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

• Swearing in of new aldermen
• Swearing in of Police Officer Ricky Feild
• Recognition of promotions for Matthew Drake and Marvin Foley
• Final plat for 3511 Stella Road

City Council

The City Council will meet to take action on the results of the May 4, 2024, elections. This includes canvassing results for city council positions 3, 4, and 5, as well as the special election regarding a Home Rule Charter.

• Canvass results for City Council positions 3, 4, and 5
• Canvass results for the Home Rule Charter special election

City Council

The City Council will consider a partnership with Royal Independent School District to share costs for a demographic study. The meeting also includes the approval of several routine consent agenda items and an executive session regarding legal counsel and personnel.

• 50/50 partnership agreement with Royal Independent School District for a new demographic study
• Approval of March 26, 2024 Special City Council Meeting minutes
• Approval of April 18, 2024 Town Hall Meeting minutes
• Approval of April 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes
• Brookshire Municipal Court and Police Department monthly reports for April 2024

City Council

The City Council will review the draft of the Home Rule Charter for the May 4, 2024, special election. The meeting includes the swearing in of two new police officers and a discussion on sponsoring a casino night event.

• Swearing in of Todd Norsworthy and Fabian Vasquez as Brookshire Police Officers
• Review of draft Home Rule Charter for May 4, 2024, special election
• Bidding for landscaping and irrigation work following sidewalk grant project
• City sponsorship of Denim and Diamonds Casino Night benefiting Royal Education Foundation
• Resolution authorizing signatories for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program

City Council

The City Council will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the May 2024 election measure regarding whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Brookshire.

• Discussion of May 2024 election measure for Home Rule Charter adoption

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Economic Development Corporation 4B Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on a new financial policy. The board will also consider approving nominations for positions 5, 6, and 7 on the Economic Development 4B Committee.

• Approval of financial policy
• Nominations for places 5, 6, and 7 on the Economic Development 4B Committee

Economic Development Committee 4B CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED

The scheduled April 8, 2024, meeting for the Economic Development Committee 4B has been cancelled and rescheduled. The original agenda included discussions on financial policy and committee nominations.

• Discussion of financial policy
• Approval of nominations for places 5, 6, and 7 on the Economic Development 4B Committee

City Council Special Meeting

The Brookshire City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a reorganization of the Public Works Department and personnel, a resolution for a property sale at 5th and Cooper Streets, and an ordinance to remove property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. They will also consider a mosquito control contract, a draft Home Rule Charter, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session.

• Reorganization of Public Works Department and personnel
• Resolution for purchase and sale agreement for property at NE corner of 5th and Cooper Streets
• Ordinance to remove property from ETJ (petition by RPDC, Inc.)
• Contract for Mosquito Control with Global Pest Control Services
• Draft Home Rule Charter approval