Waller meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Waller officials weigh budget amendments, roof replacement, and traffic stop in recent meetings

Waller's City Council and Economic Development Commission each held meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them. What follows is drawn from the published agendas only; no votes or final decisions can be confirmed until the minutes are released.

City Council — July 20

The Council's agenda listed several items for consideration, including:

• **Ordinance No. 678**, an amendment to the 2025-2026 city budget.
• **Roof replacement at 1221 Farr Street**, identified in the agenda as the future Police Department location, at a cost of $26,400.00.
• **Ordinance No. 679**, establishing a four-way stop at Field Store Road and Taylor Street.
• Approval of the **Dram Plaza preliminary plat**.
• Approval of **Beacon Hill Section 5 final inspection acceptance**.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not possible to confirm which of these items were approved, tabled, or modified.

Economic Development Commission — July 27

The EDC agenda centered on the upcoming fiscal year and several operational items:

• Review and possible approval of the **2026–27 budget and strategic action plan**.
• Discussion of an **RFQ response** and possible approval of a shortlist for interviews.
• Discussion and possible approval of a **selection committee** for shortlist interviews, scheduled for August 3–7.
• Discussion and possible approval of **improvements to the new EDC building**, covering ADA compliance, moving company arrangements, window and door upgrades, signage, maintenance, and lease matters.
• Discussion and possible approval of an **agreement with the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce** for sponsorship fund collection and administration.
• An **executive session** to discuss commercial or financial information related to prospective business development.

The agenda also included review of the June financial report. No outcomes are confirmed.

City Council — July 30

The Council's most recent agenda focused on the next budget cycle:

• The **proposed FY 2026-27 Budget**.
• Renewal of the **Texas Health Benefits Pool plan**.
• An **engagement letter with Merchant Cost Consulting LLC**.
• A **Longevity Pay Program** proposal.

As with the other meetings, minutes have not been published, so no action can be reported as final.

What this means for residents

The two Council agendas touch the city's budget across two fiscal years, a potential new traffic stop at Field Store Road and Taylor Street, and a roof replacement tied to a future Police Department location. The EDC agenda points to planning for economic development spending and building improvements in the year ahead. Residents who want to know what was actually decided should watch for the official minutes, which will be the authoritative record.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Readers should check the City of Waller's official website for any newly posted agendas or schedule changes.

City Council to interview Public Works Director candidates

The Waller City Council scheduled a closed-session interview for candidates to fill the Public Works Director position during its June 23 meeting, according to the meeting’s agenda. No vote on an appointment was taken, and minutes have not yet been published.

Executive session focuses on director hire

The council met in executive session under the state’s personnel exemption to discuss the appointment of a Public Works Director. The agenda item was the only item listed for the regular meeting, which otherwise consisted of routine procedural items. After the closed session, members were expected to return to open session to consider any action, but the public record does not yet show a decision or a final vote tally.

The Public Works Director oversees water, wastewater, streets, and drainage operations for the city. The position has been vacant for several months; the city has been advertising the role on its website and through professional networks. Council members did not disclose the number of applicants or the identities of those interviewed during the public portion of the meeting.

No other business discussed

No ordinances, resolutions, or financial items were on the agenda for June 23. The council did not consider any contracts, budget amendments, or policy changes. The meeting was held in the council chambers at City Hall and lasted approximately 45 minutes, according to the meeting video.

Residents seeking additional information can access the full agenda and any future minutes on the city’s official meeting portal.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings have been posted for the city council or any other city board for the next two weeks. The next regular council meeting is expected to occur in July, but a date has not yet been announced.