Brenham public meetings in 2024
14 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The City Council will hold a public hearing on tax phase-in guidelines for reinvestment zones and discuss opposing a proposed compost facility by Break It Down, LLC. The body will also consider a new fee schedule for Parks and Recreation and several city contracts.
- Resolution No. R-24-028 opposing a compost facility by Break It Down, LLC near West Yegua Creek
- Resolution No. R-24-027 adopting a new fee schedule for the Parks and Recreation Department
- Agreement with DataVox, Inc. for Cisco Collaboration Flex Plan at $13,725.00 per year
- Purchase of six Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department
- Utility extension agreement with TxDOT for 4350 TX-36
City Council
The City Council will discuss appointing and setting compensation for a Municipal Court Presiding Judge and Associate Judge. The body will also consider a budget amendment and a contract for police body and fleet cameras. Other items include economic development payments and a city charter presentation.
- Appointment and compensation for Municipal Court Presiding Judge and Associate Judge
- Ordinance No. O-24-031 to amend the FY23-24 Adopted Budget
- Grant payment of $187,885.57 to BK Stringer, Ltd. for economic development
- Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police body worn and in-car fleet cameras
- License agreement with DataVox, Inc. for $13,725.00 per year
City Council
The Brenham City Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and possibly act on budget amendments, water main replacements, and airport projects. The agenda includes a work session on the 2025 election and an executive session regarding a court judge appointment.
- Approve Final Payment of $123,622.90 to Solid Bridge Construction for Carrington Lane Roadway Improvements
- Discuss Rejection of All Bids for Brenham Municipal Airport Terminal HVAC Replacement
- Approve Airport Project Participation Agreement with TxDOT for New Automated Weather Observing System
- Discuss and Possibly Act Upon Amending the FY23-24 Adopted Budget
- Award Bid No. 25-003 for Caustic Soda to Brenntag Southwest in the Amount of $372.50 per Liquid Ton
City Council
The Brenham City Council will consider approving a consent agenda including parking zone changes, a water treatment chemical purchase of $51,111.00, and a three-year utility software license for $34,500.00. The council will also discuss multiple grant applications for street and drainage improvements and a project proposal for an electric engineering system study.
- Approve Ordinance No. O-24-029: No Parking Zones on West Fifth Street
- Approve Purchase of Water Treatment Chemicals from Brenntag Southwest Inc. for $51,111.00
- Approve Three-Year License Agreement with Milsoft Utility Solutions for $34,500.00
- Discuss Grant Applications for Street and Drainage Improvements
- Discuss LCRA Project Proposal for Five-Year Electric Engineering System Study
City Council
The Brenham City Council will meet to approve routine consent agenda items, including minutes and a license agreement for a phone paging system. The council will also discuss ordinances for new stop signs and no-parking zones, as well as award bids for wastewater plant and groundwater supply projects.
- Approve license agreement for phone paging system ($3,704.00)
- Discuss stop sign on Muse Street at Harrington Street
- Discuss no parking zones on West Fifth Street
- Award bid for wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation
- Award bid for groundwater supply Phase I
City Council
The City Council will discuss the purchase of two fire trucks and various drainage and flood projects. The meeting includes votes on land annexations along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road, as well as zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.
- Annexation of land along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road (Ordinance No. O-24-025)
- Zoning amendments regarding detached accessory structures and accessory dwelling units
- Three-year license agreement with Brightly Software, Inc. for $21,416.75 per year
- Purchase of two fire trucks through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program
- Interfund loan from the Electric Fund to the Drainage Fund for drainage projects
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2024, and levying property taxes at $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation. The body will also discuss annexing several tracts of land along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road.
- Proposed property tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation
- Zoning change from R-1 to R-2 for 1320 Burleson Street
- Payment of $49,223.23 to Wampole-Miller, Inc. for gas main line pressure testing
- Public hearing on zoning for detached accessory structures and accessory dwelling units
- Proposed annexation of five sections of land along Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the proposed budget and a property tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation. The proposed budget would increase total property tax revenue by $959,022 over last year. The body will also consider zoning changes and infrastructure plan amendments.
- Proposed tax rate of $0.4584 per $100.00 valuation for FY2024-25
- Payment of $494,913.00 to Brazos River Authority for raw water supply
- Rezoning of 1320 Burleson Street from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Mixed Residential (R-2)
- Amendment to the 2023 Thoroughfare Plan Map for the South Blue Bell Road extension to State Highway 36 South
- Final payment of $17,413.60 to McDonald Municipal and Industrial for Atlow Booster Pumping Station generator
City Council
The Brenham City Council will hold a public hearing to consider the annexation of approximately 6.5 acres of land in Washington County. The council will also consider the purchase of a vehicle for the fire department.
- Public hearing for annexation of approximately 6.5 acres including sections of Dixie Road and Old Masonic Road
- Purchase of one Chevrolet Tahoe for the Fire Department for $52,600.00
City Council
The Brenham City Council will consider a consent agenda including the purchase of police drones for $32,520, the annexation of approximately 6.5 acres of land, and the adoption of updated building and fire codes. The meeting also includes public hearings on a thoroughfare plan and an accessory dwelling unit.
- Approve $32,520 drone purchase for police department
- Public hearing on annexing 6.5 acres of land
- Public hearing on thoroughfare plan and small area plan
- Adopt updated building and fire codes
- Approve accessory dwelling unit permit at 310 W. Third Street
City Council
The City Council will consider the proposed tax rate for the 2024 tax year and the adoption of 2021 International building and fire codes. The body will also review a specific use permit for an accessory dwelling unit and the possible annexation of two roads.
- Proposed 2024 tax rates, including No-New Revenue and Voter-Approval rates
- Specific Use Permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 310 W. Third Street
- Adoption of 2021 International Building, Fire, and other related codes
- Amendment to the Sanitary Sewer System Rate Tariff Schedule
- Benefit agreements with United Healthcare, Surency, and Alliance Work Partners
City Council
The Brenham City Council canceled its scheduled workshop meeting on July 23, 2024, which was to include discussions on the FY2024-25 Proposed Budget.
- FY2024-25 Proposed Budget Discussions (canceled)
- Executive session authorized for attorney consultation, real property, and personnel matters
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY2024-25 budget. The body may also act on a media marketing agreement with Geiger and Associates Public Relations for Visit Brenham. Executive sessions are scheduled for legal consultations.
- Media Marketing Agreement with Geiger and Associates Public Relations for Visit Brenham
- FY2024-25 Proposed Budget discussions
- Petition from Roger D. Chambers to release 24.391 acres from the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
- Texas Attorney General Open Records Ruling OR2024-024526
City Council
The council will consider a lease agreement for property at 301 N. Baylor Street and an increase in fire department expenditures to add three firefighters. The agenda also includes discussions regarding updated building codes and potential property tax exemptions for child care facilities.
- Permit for a car service station/convenience store at 804 E Blue Bell Road
- Adoption of the revised 2024 Drought Contingency and Water Conservation Plan
- Final payment of $22,281.50 to Clark Construction for street resurfacing
- Lease agreement with Washington County for property at 301 N. Baylor Street
- Increase in Fire Department expenditures to add three firefighters