Montgomery County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Montgomery council weighs tax rate, budget, and new development incentives

Over the past two weeks, the Montgomery City Council held three meetings to discuss the proposed FY 2027 tax rate and budget, a multifamily rezoning request, and a new Unified Development Ordinance. No final decisions have been published yet; the council's Aug. 11 meeting included votes on the tax rate and budget, but minutes are not yet available. The council is next scheduled to consider a new economic development program and additional police staffing on Aug. 25.

Tax rate and budget workshop (Aug. 10)

The council held a discussion-only workshop on the proposed FY2027 tax rate and budget. The agenda compared the proposed rate (to be determined) with the 2025 rate of $0.4000 per $100 valuation and the 2026 no-new-revenue rate of $0.3921. Council also received presentations on the proposed budget and the Municipal Complex project budget from Tellepsen. No votes were taken.

Regular meeting (Aug. 11)

The council was scheduled to vote on the proposed FY2027 tax rate and the annual budget. The agenda also included a presentation and discussion on a proposed residential development at 900 Caroline Street, including a lot split, rezoning from R-1 to R-2, a setback variance, and construction of two two-family dwellings. Other items included Change Order No. 1 for modifications to the Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition and authorization for the City Engineer to begin design of the Crossing at Montgomery Sanitary Sewer Improvements. The consent agenda included routine items such as meeting minutes, investment reports, and resolutions for a public hearing on the tax rate and budget. The outcome of these votes has not been published.

Unified Development Ordinance presentation (Aug. 18)

The council and Planning & Zoning Commission held a special meeting to receive a presentation from Bret Keast of Kendig Keast Collaborative on the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The agenda included citizen comments (limited to 3 minutes per speaker), council inquiry, and consideration of future agenda items. No votes or decisions were listed.

Coming up: Aug. 25 regular meeting

The council will consider an ordinance establishing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Program, which would repeal Ordinance No. 2007-13, and an application for economic development incentives. The agenda also includes creation of one Police Captain, three Public Safety Officer, and one Police Records Clerk positions (effective Oct. 1, 2026), a service agreement renewal with Rick Hanna CBO Partners, LLC, and variance requests for tree assessments in Legacy Grove Section 2 and Crossing at Montgomery developments. The council may also enter closed session for legal consultation.

All meetings are open to the public. The Aug. 25 meeting is scheduled to begin at the regular time and location; check the city's official agenda for details.

Montgomery County roundup: Budget, flagpole variance, and zoning on agendas

Montgomery County's Crime Control and Prevention District and City Council have a busy week of agenda items, including a proposed FY 2027 budget, a flagpole variance, and several zoning requests. No votes have been published yet, as meeting minutes are pending for all recent meetings.

Crime Control and Prevention District

The Crime Control and Prevention District met July 27 for its regular quarterly meeting. The agenda included consideration of the proposed FY 2027 budget, the Q3 2026 finance report, and approval of the April 27, 2026, meeting minutes. No decisions have been published.

City Council – July 28

The City Council held a public hearing on a request for a 150-foot flagpole variance at 20025 Eva Street. The council also considered awarding construction contracts for Buffalo Springs and CB Stewart Roadway Improvements, accepting Lift Station No. 10 Phase II, and accepting a utility and economic feasibility study for the Cottage Green development. A previously scheduled public hearing on a wireless tower at 14765 Liberty Street was canceled.

City Council – July 31 special meeting

The council held a special meeting at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda included procedural items, a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding pending lawsuits, and a public forum for citizen comments. No substantive decisions were listed.

Planning and Zoning Commission – August 4

The Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed several development items. At 900 Caroline Street in the Historic Preservation District, the commission considered a proposed residential development that includes a lot split, rezoning from R-1 to R-2, a setback variance, and construction of two new two-family dwellings. The commission also reviewed design approval for those dwellings, preliminary plat approval for an HEB development, variance requests for tree assessments at Legacy Grove Section 2 and Crossing at Montgomery, and a special use permit request for temporary paved parking at 611 Ruby Bend Lane in Montgomery Bend Development.

Coming up

City Council workshop – August 10 – The council will discuss the proposed FY 2027 tax rate and budget, including a presentation on the Municipal Complex project. No votes are expected. The proposed tax rate is to be compared to the 2025 rate of $0.4000 per $100 valuation and the 2026 no-new-revenue rate of $0.3921.

City Council meeting – August 11 – The council will vote on the proposed FY 2027 tax rate and annual budget. The agenda also includes presentations on a multifamily residential development at 900 Caroline Street, interior design for the Municipal Complex, and a commercial trash collection proposal. The consent agenda includes routine items such as meeting minutes, investment reports, and resolutions for a public hearing on the tax rate and budget. The council will also consider Change Order No. 1 for modifications to the Town Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Demolition and authorizing the City Engineer to begin design of the Crossing at Montgomery Sanitary Sewer Improvements.

Montgomery boards weigh FY 2027 budgets; City Council takes up road contracts and flagpole variance

Several Montgomery boards and the City Council met over the past two weeks, with agendas focused on next year's budgets, construction contracts, and development reviews. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, outcomes of listed agenda items are not yet confirmed in the public record.

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation — July 21

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation met July 21 to discuss the proposed budget for FY 2027 and review the FY 2026 third-quarter finance report. The board also considered guidelines and applications for Business Improvement Grants.

Additional agenda items included the relocation status of the Rabon Fullen House, also referred to as the Garrett House, and real property deliberations regarding 213 Prairie Street. Minutes were not yet published as of this report.

Crime Control and Prevention District — July 27

The Crime Control and Prevention District held its regular quarterly meeting July 27. The agenda listed possible action on the proposed budget for FY 2027 and the Q3 2026 finance report. The board also planned to consider approval of minutes from its April 27, 2026 quarterly meeting and to set items for future agendas. Minutes were not yet published.

City Council — July 28

The City Council met July 28 with a public hearing scheduled on a request to allow a 150-foot flagpole at 20025 Eva Street.

The agenda also included consideration of a construction contract for the Buffalo Springs and CB Stewart Roadway Improvements, acceptance of Lift Station No. 10 Ph II, and acceptance of a Utility and Economic Feasibility Study for the Cottage Green development.

A previously scheduled public hearing on a wireless tower at 14765 Liberty Street was canceled. Minutes were not yet published, so it is not yet confirmed which items received council action.

City Council special meeting — July 31

The Council held a special meeting July 31 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers at City Hall. The agenda included procedural items, a closed session to consult with an attorney regarding pending lawsuits, and a public forum for citizen comments. No substantive decisions were listed on the agenda. Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

The Planning and Zoning Commission meets August 4 with a full development agenda. Items include a proposed residential development at 900 Caroline Street in the Historic Preservation District, involving a lot split, rezoning from R-1 to R-2, a setback variance, and two new two-family dwellings. Design approval for those dwellings is listed under Dev. No. 2608.

The commission will also consider a preliminary plat for the HEB development (Dev. No. 2402), variance requests for tree assessments at Legacy Grove Section 2 (Dev. No. 2501) and Crossing at Montgomery (Dev. No. 2403), and a special use permit request for temporary paved parking at 611 Ruby Bend Lane in the Montgomery Bend Development.

Residents interested in any of these items can review the full agendas on the city's official website. This roundup reflects only what was listed on public agendas; confirmed outcomes will be reported once meeting minutes are published.

Montgomery County area meetings: Council set to weigh special use permits, solid waste rates; budget workshops held

City Council considers special use permits, solid waste rate changes

The Montgomery City Council scheduled public hearings and possible votes for its July 14 meeting on several items with direct effects on residents and businesses.

The agenda included a special use permit for a Wells Fargo financial institution with a drive-through at Corner John, TRACT 2-B, and a special use permit for the expansion of The Village Play Cafe at 15363 Summit Park Drive, Suite 204.

The council was also set to consider an ordinance amending rates for solid waste collection service, an agreement with TxDOT for Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), and a height variance request for a 150-foot flagpole at 20025 Eva Street (HEB).

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available.

Council holds FY2027 budget and capital plan workshop

On July 13, the City Council held a workshop to discuss the FY2027 annual budget by fund and department. The session also covered the city's 5-year Capital Improvement Projects, including an impact fee deposit summary, a 2026 CO Bond summary, and one-year project exhibits.

No votes were scheduled for this workshop. Minutes have not yet been published.

Downtown improvements and business grants discussed

The City of Montgomery held a public meeting July 9 to discuss the Downtown Improvements Project and Business Improvement Grant Guidelines. No formal action was taken and no votes were cast.

Kimberly Gonzalez presented the Business Improvement Grant Guidelines. Buckson Landscape Architecture, WGA Consulting Engineers, and City Staff presented the Downtown Improvements Project.

Planning & Zoning Commission takes up church replat

The Planning & Zoning Commission met July 7 to consider and possibly act on a replat for Cornerstone Community Church (Development No. 2510). The agenda also included approval of the June 2, 2026 meeting minutes and a refresher training session for commissioners on their roles, legal requirements, and development processes. The training was informational only and involved no official business.

Minutes from this meeting have not yet been published, so the outcome of the replat consideration is not available.

Coming up

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation — July 21, 2026: The board is scheduled to discuss the proposed FY 2027 budget and the FY 2026 3rd quarter finance report. The agenda also includes consideration of Business Improvement Grant guidelines and applications, the relocation status of the Rabon Fullen House (Garrett House), and real property deliberations regarding 213 Prairie Street.