Crowley meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Crowley boards take up zoning, budget, and development plats; no votes yet

Over the past two weeks, Crowley's Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council held meetings to discuss proposed zoning changes, the city's next budget, and preliminary plats for commercial and residential development. All items remain proposals; no votes have been taken and minutes have not yet been published.

Planning & Zoning Commission (Aug. 10)

The commission held public hearings on two zoning amendments and will make recommendations to the City Council. The first would allow vinyl fencing for single-family residential privacy fencing (Case ZCA-2026-003). The second would allow alternative fencing materials with a Specific Use Permit in Downtown districts, requested by Crowley Brake & Alignment (Case ZCA-2026-004). The commission also approved minutes from its July 27 regular meeting.

Budget Work Session (Aug. 11)

The City Council held a discussion-only work session on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 city budget. No votes or decisions were scheduled. The meeting was open to public comment on agenda items.

City Council Work Session (Aug. 20)

The council held a work session that included a public hearing and several routine items. The public hearing concerned Ordinance 08-2026-600, which would allow administrative approval of plat postponement requests. The council then considered two preliminary plats:

• **Braum's Addition, Lot 1, Block A** – approximately 1.678 acres (Case PPLT-2026-004)
• **Karis Addition Phase 2A** – approximately 39.6 acres (Case PPLT-2026-005)

Also on the agenda were two budget amendments for the current fiscal year: Ordinance 08-2026-601 (Budget Amendment No. 3) and Ordinance 08-2026-602 (Budget Amendment No. 4). The council considered Resolution R08-2026-489, declaring property surplus and authorizing a trade-in. The consent agenda included re-adopting the city's investment policy and the quarterly investment report.

All items were agenda items only; no final action was taken.

Coming up

The only scheduled meeting in the next two weeks is the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting set for Aug. 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Crowley City Hall, 201 E. Main Street. That meeting has been canceled, so no public meetings are currently on the calendar.

Crowley boards and council weighed water infrastructure, development plats, and public safety spending in recent meetings

Crowley's City Council and advisory boards took up a range of infrastructure, development, and public safety items over the past two weeks. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the following reflects what was posted on official agendas — not confirmed outcomes.

City Council — July 16

The City Council agenda included several major items tied to water infrastructure and public safety spending.

• **Water pump station generator:** The council was scheduled to consider awarding a $455,969 contract to McDonald Municipal & Industrial for a backup generator and related improvements at the water pump station near Main Street and FM 1187.
• **Texas Water Development Board grant:** The council was set to vote on a resolution seeking up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for utility system improvements.
• **Citizens on Patrol vehicles:** A budget amendment of $63,520 to purchase two Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for the Citizens on Patrol program was on the agenda.
• **Fire department blood pilot:** The council was scheduled to approve a memorandum of understanding for the Crowley Fire Department's participation in a Whole Blood Pilot Program.
• **Eagle Drive pedestrian crossing:** An interlocal agreement with Crowley Independent School District for pedestrian crossing improvements on Eagle Drive was listed for approval.
• **Karis Municipal Management District:** A five-year capital improvement budget for the Karis Municipal Management District was also on the agenda.

Economic Development Corporation — July 16

The Crowley Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors was scheduled to discuss a proposed budget amendment totaling $63,520 for the purchase of two Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for the Citizens on Patrol program. The board was also set to approve minutes from its June 4, 2026 meeting.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 13

The commission was scheduled to consider recommending a preliminary plat for Teeter Ranch to the City Council. The plat, filed under Case # PPLT-2026-003, would create 189 residential lots on an approximately 68-acre tract at the southeast corner of Hampton Rd and FM 1187. A discussion item on staff input for plat review and approval processes was also listed, with no action expected on that item.

Library Board — July 20

The Library Board was scheduled to hold elections for Chairperson, Place 2 (Lucy Silva), and Place 4 (Lauren Taylor). The agenda also included a report of $897.28 received from Fred's Café "Give Back" day, discussion of Master Gardeners assistance for the community garden, and a grant search for a cargo trailer to house "Library of Things" items.

Coming up

• **Planning & Zoning Commission — July 27:** A public hearing is scheduled on amending City Code Chapter 106 to permit vinyl residential privacy fencing (Case # ZCA-2026-003). The commission will also consider preliminary plats for Braum's Addition, Lot 1, Block A, approximately 1.678 acres (Case # PPLT-2026-004), and Karis Addition Phase 2A, approximately 39.6 acres (Case # PPLT-2026-005). A discussion on plat review and approval processes is also listed.

All outcomes reported above are pending published minutes. Readers seeking confirmed votes and decisions should consult the official meeting records on the City of Crowley website.

Crowley boards and council weigh $21M water grant, 189-lot subdivision, and patrol vehicle funding

Crowley's city boards and council had a busy week, with the City Council scheduled to consider a $21 million state water grant, a $455,969 generator contract, and a budget amendment for two patrol vehicles. The Planning & Zoning Commission was set to recommend a 189-lot residential subdivision. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes are not yet confirmed — the items below reflect what each body was scheduled to consider.

City Council — July 16

The Crowley City Council agenda included several infrastructure and public safety items:

• **Water grant application:** A resolution to seek up to $21,000,000 from the Texas Water Development Board for utility system improvements.
• **Pump station generator:** A bid award of $455,969 to McDonald Municipal & Industrial for a backup generator and related improvements at the water pump station near Main Street and FM 1187.
• **Citizens on Patrol vehicles:** A budget amendment of $63,520 to purchase two Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for the Citizens on Patrol program.
• **Fire department blood program:** A memorandum of understanding for Crowley Fire Department participation in a Whole Blood Pilot Program.
• **Eagle Drive pedestrian crossing:** An interlocal agreement with Crowley Independent School District for pedestrian crossing improvements on Eagle Drive.
• **Karis Municipal Management District:** A five-year capital improvement budget for the district.

Minutes for this meeting have not been published, so no vote tallies or final decisions are available.

Planning & Zoning Commission — July 13

The commission was scheduled to consider recommending to the City Council a preliminary plat for Teeter Ranch (Case # PPLT-2026-003). The plat would create 189 residential lots and open-space lots on an approximately 68-acre tract at the southeast corner of Hampton Rd and FM 1187.

The agenda also included approval of minutes from the June 22, 2026 work session and regular meeting, plus a discussion item on staff input for plat review and approval processes — with no action expected on that discussion item.

Minutes have not been published, so the recommendation outcome is not confirmed.

Economic Development Corporation / Crime Control and Prevention District — July 16

The Crowley Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors was scheduled to discuss a proposed budget amendment — $63,520 for the purchase of two Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for the Citizens on Patrol program. The board was also set to approve minutes from the June 4, 2026 meeting.

This $63,520 vehicle purchase also appears on the City Council agenda, indicating coordination between the two bodies. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

• **Library Board — July 20:** Elections for Chairperson, Place 2 (Lucy Silva), and Place 4 (Lauren Taylor). The board will also discuss Master Gardeners assistance for the community garden, a grant search for a cargo trailer to house "Library of Things" items, and a report of $897.28 received from Fred's Café "Give Back" day.