Brownwood public meetings in 2025

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees will meet on Dec. 11, 2025. The board will review the previous meeting minutes and financial reconciliation reports. It will administer the oath of office to Tim Espinoza and consider moving funds from TexPool to Morgan Stanley. The board will also discuss possible future agenda items.

• Consider minutes for previous meeting
• Consider financial and reconciliation reports
• Administer oath of office to Tim Espinoza
• Consider moving funds from TexPool to Morgan Stanley
• Discussion of possible future agenda items

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold a joint luncheon with the Brownwood Industrial Foundation, Inc., Brownwood Downtown, Inc., Brownwood Municipal Development District, and the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board. The purpose is to discuss the past year's activities and future initiatives. No council action is scheduled for this meeting.

• Joint luncheon with Brownwood Industrial Foundation, Inc., Brownwood Downtown, Inc., Brownwood Municipal Development District, and Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce Board to review the year and discuss future initiatives

The council met with the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, Downtown, and Municipal Development District at a joint luncheon. Mayor Stephen E. Haynes led discussion of three topics: a centralized community calendar, creation of a volunteer coordinator role and volunteer calendar, and the shortage of child‑care in Brown County. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting was adjourned.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance applications. One request (VAR 20-25) at 2200 8th St seeks a 15‑foot reduction of the side‑street setback for a carport. The other request (VAR 21-25) at 3906 Country Side Dr seeks a 25‑foot reduction of the front‑yard setback for a carport. The board will also approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing on VAR 20-25, 2200 8th St: 15‑ft side‑street setback variance for a carport
• Public hearing on VAR 21-25, 3906 Country Side Dr: 25‑ft front‑yard setback variance for a carport
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting held on October 14, 2025

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider two variance requests at City Hall. The board will decide if property owners can build carports that extend beyond standard setback requirements.

• Public hearing for VAR 20-25 at 2200 8th St
• Public hearing for VAR 21-25 at 3906 Country Side Dr
• Meeting at City Hall Council Chambers, 501 Center Ave
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 at 4:00 pm

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will vote on an ordinance to close and sell about 8,515 square feet of Milton Avenue between Washington and Sharp Streets to Oncor Electric Delivery Company. The council will also review donations, park improvement contracts, a fund transfer for employee appreciation, and a memorandum of understanding with the Texas Department of Emergency Management. Additional items include approving minutes from the November 25 meeting and ratifying mayoral appointments.

• Ordinance to close and sell ~8,515 sq ft of Milton Avenue to Oncor Electric Delivery Co.
• Consider donation of $38,250 from Wright Asphalt for police and fire needs.
• Authorize purchase of playground equipment, shades, surfacing and sidewalks for Riverside Park Phase II via BuyBoard contract.
• Transfer $15,783.74 HRA funds to the Special Purpose Fund for employee appreciation.
• Authorize City Manager to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Texas Department of Emergency Management.

The Brownwood City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the November 25 meeting and the Claims and Accounts for payment. It accepted a $5,000 donation for the Bennie Houston Center, a $38,250 donation for police and fire needs, and authorized a flowerbed, bench, and memorial plaque for Gold Star families at Memorial Park. The Council also authorized staff to solicit sealed bids for Riverside Park Phase II, approved a $502,045.38 BuyBoard contract for playground equipment, and ratified BMDD funding allocations of $450,000 for Riverside Park and $50,000 for a pavilion at Camp Bowie Memorial Park. Finally, it authorized transferring $15,783.74 of HRA funds to the Special Purpose Fund for employee appreciation.

• Approved November 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated Dec 3 for payment (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 ROC donation for Bennie Houston Center (unanimous)
• Accepted $38,250 Wright Asphalt donation for police/fire fund (unanimous)
• Authorized flowerbed, bench, and memorial plaque for Gold Star families (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to solicit sealed bids for Riverside Park Phase II (unanimous)
• Authorized $502,045.38 BuyBoard contract for playground equipment at Riverside Park (unanimous)
• Ratified BMDD allocation of $450,000 to Riverside Park Phase II and $50,000 to Camp Bowie pavilion (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold a public hearing on closing a portion of Milton Avenue and may vote on an ordinance to abandon the street and sell it to Oncor Electric Delivery Company. The Council also plans to discuss budget amendments, a grant for bullet-resistant police vehicle parts, and the creation of a Music Advisory Board.

• Public hearing on closing Milton Avenue between Washington and Sharp Streets
• Consider ordinance to abandon Milton Avenue and sell to Oncor Electric Delivery Company
• Consider ordinance to amend the FY 2024/2025 budget
• Consider resolution for bullet-resistant vehicle components grant
• Consider ordinance to establish a Music Advisory Board

The council unanimously approved an ordinance to close, vacate, and abandon about 8,515 sq ft of Milton Avenue and to convey the city's interest to Oncor Electric Delivery Company for $17,000. It also approved a year‑end budget amendment for FY 2024/25 and a resolution to apply for a state grant for bullet‑resistant police vehicle components. The consent agenda was approved without objection.

• Approved ordinance closing and selling Milton Avenue portion to Oncor (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/25 year‑end budget amendment totaling $139,333 (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to apply for $156,000 grant for bullet‑resistant police vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the November 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated November 19, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved the consent agenda as submitted (unanimous)

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Brownwood Firemen’s Relief and Retirement Fund Board will review minutes and financial reports, consider refunds of contributions for three individuals, receive a Morgan Stanley presentation on the Q3 2025 portfolio, and vote on filling a vacant board seat. Additional discussion will cover future agenda items and two firefighters leaving the fund.

• Refund of $6,206.34 to Tristan Durant
• Refund of $3,142.02 to Gavin Jones
• Refund of $10,071.72 to Samuel Bruton
• Presentation by Morgan Stanley on 3rd Quarter 2025 performance (report by Scott Owens)
• Vote to fill a vacant board seat

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss the creation of a Music Advisory Board and the appointment of its members. The body will also consider a memorandum of understanding to designate Brownwood as a Texas Music Friendly community.

• Ordinance on first reading to establish a Music Advisory Board
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Music Office

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and the Claims and Accounts dated November 5, 2025 for payment, both unanimously. It also passed an ordinance on first reading establishing a Music Advisory Board and appointing recommended members, with a unanimous vote. Finally, the council authorized the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Music Office to designate Brownwood as a Texas Music Friendly community, also unanimously.

• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated November 5, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing Music Advisory Board and appointing members (unanimous, Councilmember Willey absent)
• Authorized Mayor to sign MOU with Texas Music Office for Music Friendly designation (unanimous, Councilmember Willey absent)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will consider a zoning change for a property on Beaver Street and an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding game rooms. The body will also review a Charity Care Policy agreement for the Brownwood-Brown County Health Department.

• Zoning change for Outlot 350 (1505 Beaver Street) from R-3 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Local Business District
• Proposed amendment to prohibit game rooms in C-2A Downtown Business District and permit them as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts
• Authorization for City Manager to sign claims submission agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. (JBI) for Charity Care claims

The City Council approved the October 14 meeting minutes and the Claims and Accounts dated October 21 for payment, both by unanimous vote. A unanimous motion authorized the City Manager to sign the charity care claims submission agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. The Consent Agenda was also approved unanimously. No other substantive motions were recorded as decided.

• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated October 21, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign charity care claims agreement with Justice Benefits, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Agenda as presented (unanimous)

Airport Board

The Brownwood Regional Airport Board will approve the March 26, 2025 minutes, hear the manager's quarterly financial and operations reports, and discuss the Russ Gould T‑Shed proposal. Several non‑action items will be presented, including updates to the airport layout plan, Lumacurve Sign Phase 2, a TxDOT CIP update, a proposed hangar by Thomason, and the 2025 Fly‑In Fair.

• Russ Gould T‑Shed proposal (action item)
• Airport Layout Plan Update (non‑action)
• Lumacurve Sign Phase 2 (non‑action)
• CIP Update from TxDOT (non‑action)
• Thomason proposed hangar construction (non‑action)

Building & Standards Commission

The Building and Standards Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 4 pm in the Council Chambers. The commission will examine the circumstances at 2415 Elizabeth Dr and 1505 Lane St, determine the property owner's intent, and consider adjusting civil penalties or ordering abatement, including demolition. The notice was posted on September 25, 2025 and media outlets were notified.

• Review of 2415 Elizabeth Dr property
• Review of 1505 Lane St property
• Consideration of civil penalty adjustments
• Potential order for demolition or other abatement methods
• Inquiry into property owner's intent

Building & Standards Commission

The Building & Standards Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two properties. The body will assess progress, owner intent, and potential civil penalties or demolition.

• Public hearing for property at 2415 Elizabeth Dr
• Public hearing for property at 1505 Lane St

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to review two variance requests. The board will determine if these properties can build carports within required front yard setbacks.

• VAR 14-25: Variance request for 12 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback at 4306 9th St for a carport
• VAR 18-25: Variance request for 25 ft. into the 25 ft. front yard setback at 1615 Southgate Dr for a carport

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers (501 Center Ave). The hearing will consider two variance applications: VAR 14‑25 for a carport at 4306 9th St requesting a 12‑ft encroachment of the 25‑ft front‑yard setback, and VAR 18‑25 for a carport at 1615 Southgate Dr requesting a 25‑ft front‑yard and 2‑ft side‑yard setback encroachment, with planned gutters. No decisions have been made at this meeting.

• VAR 14‑25: variance request at 4306 9th St for a 12‑ft front‑yard setback encroachment for a carport
• VAR 18‑25: variance request at 1615 Southgate Dr for a 25‑ft front‑yard and 2‑ft side‑yard setback encroachment for a carport, with gutters

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to change the zoning classification of Outlot 350 at 1505 Beaver Street from R-3 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Local Business. The Council will also hear a proposed amendment to the City’s Zoning Ordinance to prohibit game rooms in the C-2A Downtown Business District and allow them as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts. An executive session will discuss the appointment of a Deputy City Manager, followed by a vote to confirm the appointment. Routine items include approval of the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and citizen presentations.

• Public hearing to rezone Outlot 350 (1505 Beaver St) from R-3 to C-1
• Public hearing on amendment to Zoning Ordinance (Ch. 98, §§98-431, 98-561) regarding game rooms
• Executive session to discuss appointment of a Deputy City Manager
• Consider confirmation of the City Manager’s appointment of a Deputy City Manager
• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting on September 23, 2025

The council approved the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and the October 8, 2025 claims and accounts for payment, both unanimously. It approved on first reading an ordinance changing the zoning of Outlot 350 at 1505 Beaver Street from R-3 Multifamily Residential to C-1 Local Business, unanimously. It also approved on first reading an amendment to the zoning code that prohibits game rooms in the C-2A Downtown Business District and permits them as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, and M-2 districts, unanimously. Finally, the council ratified the appointment of Ray Tipton as Deputy City Manager, effective immediately, unanimously.

• Approved Sep 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated Oct 8, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance (first reading) changing zoning of Outlot 350, 1505 Beaver St from R-3 to C-1 (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance (first reading) amending zoning code to prohibit game rooms in C-2A district and allow as conditional uses in C-1, C-2, M-1, M-2 (unanimous)
• Ratified appointment of Ray Tipton as Deputy City Manager (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will hold a quorum at the Chief of Police Pinning Ceremony on October 2, 2025, at the Law Enforcement Center, 1050 West Commerce. No formal action or vote is scheduled for this meeting.

• Chief of Police Pinning Ceremony – attendance only, no council action

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will discuss and potentially act on the appointment of a new Chief of Police, update salaries for firefighters and police officers, and approve several contracts and grants.

• Consider confirming appointment of new Chief of Police
• Consider ordinance updating salaries for firefighters and police officers
• Consider awarding two-year HVAC Maintenance Contract for $72,541
• Consider ratifying BIIP grants not to exceed $25,000 and $12,500
• Consider approving solid waste disposal contracts

The Brownwood City Council voted unanimously to deny Oncor Electric Delivery Company's application to raise system‑wide transmission and distribution rates by about $834 million. It also approved an ordinance updating salary, longevity and certification pay for city firefighters and police officers, authorized ten new capital leases with Citizens National Bank, selected Freese & Nichols for EDA disaster‑funded engineering services, and ratified two Building Improvement Incentive Program grants for House of Wheels and Super Sudds of Texas.

• Denied Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase application (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance updating firefighter and police civil service pay (unanimous)
• Authorized ten new capital leases with Citizens National Bank and property tax pledge (unanimous)
• Selected Freese & Nichols for EDA disaster‑related engineering services (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 BIIP grant to House of Wheels at 901 Riverside Drive (unanimous)
• Ratified $12,500 BIIP grant to Super Sudds of Texas, LLC at 1615 Belle Plain (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated September 17, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the September 9, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Planning & Zoning Commission will deliberate on amending zoning rules for game rooms in the C-2A Downtown Business District and consider a request to rezone 1505 Beaver St. from R-3 to C-1.

• Public hearing on game room restrictions in C-2A Downtown Business District
• Public hearing on adding game rooms to the Chart of Permissible Uses
• Request to rezone 1505 Beaver St. from R-3 to C-1
• Approval of minutes from the August 7, 2025 Regular Called Meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Brownwood Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special‑called public hearing on September 18, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The hearing will solicit comments on a request to rezone 1505 Beaver St. (Outlot 350, Property ID 58899) from R‑3 to C‑1, and on two proposed ordinance amendments concerning game‑room operations and permissible uses. After the hearing, the commission may recommend actions to the City Council.

• Request to change zoning of 1505 Beaver St. (Outlot 350, Property ID 58899) from R‑3 Multifamily Residential to C‑1 Local Business.
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98‑431 to restrict game‑room operations in the C‑2A Downtown Business District.
• Proposed amendment to Chapter 98, Section 98‑561 to add permissible zoning locations for game rooms citywide.

Fireman's Relief Fund

The Board of Trustees will review previous meeting minutes and financial reports. The board will also discuss a vacant seat and two firefighters leaving the fund.

• Review of financial and reconciliation reports
• Discussion of a vacant board seat
• Discussion of two firefighters leaving the fund

Zoning Board

The Brownwood Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider four variance requests that seek to reduce front‑yard or side‑yard setback requirements for carports. The requests are for 4306 9th St (12 ft front‑yard variance), 4602 9th St (15 ft front‑yard variance), 1802 Stagecoach Rd (25 ft front‑yard variance), and 808 Ave H (5 ft side‑yard variance with added gutters). The board may deliberate and/or act on these items after the hearing.

• VAR 14-25: 4306 9th St – variance of 12 ft from 25 ft front‑yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 15-25: 4602 9th St – variance of 15 ft from 15 ft front‑yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 16-25: 1802 Stagecoach Rd – variance of 25 ft from 25 ft front‑yard setback for a carport.
• VAR 17-25: 808 Ave H – variance of 5 ft from 5 ft side‑yard setback for a carport, with gutters.

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing to consider four requests for setback variances. All requests are related to the construction of carports at specific residential addresses.

• VAR 14-25: 12 ft. front yard setback variance for 4306 9th St
• VAR 15-25: 15 ft. front yard setback variance for 4602 9th St
• VAR 16-25: 25 ft. front yard setback variance for 1802 Stagecoach Rd
• VAR 17-25: 5 ft. side yard setback variance for 808 Ave H

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider several ordinances, resolutions, and contracts during its regular meeting on September 9, 2025. Items include adopting a .6925 per $100 property tax rate for tax year 2025, allowing credit‑card payments with a processing fee, and approving a grant to Grant Works for the Economic Development Administration Disaster‑2025 project. The council will also award a brush‑grinding contract to GWG Wood Group for the landfill, declare twelve laptops surplus for donation to the Center for Life Resources, and address other routine matters such as fee schedules, mayoral reappointments, and storm‑sirens reports.

• Ordinance to adopt a .6925 per $100 property tax rate for tax year 2025
• Ordinance permitting credit‑card payments with a processing fee
• Resolution awarding Grant Works the contract for the EDA Disaster‑2025 project
• Bid award to GWG Wood Group of Ferris, Texas for brush grinding at the landfill for FY 2025/26
• Resolution declaring twelve laptops surplus and donating them to the Center for Life Resources

The council adopted the proposed 2025 property tax rate of $0.69250 per $100 valuation, a 4.63% increase, after second and third readings with a 3‑for‑2 vote. The council unanimously approved the Brownwood Municipal Development District’s 2025/2026 annual budget. The council unanimously awarded the brush‑grinding contract at the landfill to GWG Wood Group for $116,500. The consent agenda items were approved unanimously, and no action was taken on the Chief of Police personnel matter discussed in executive session.

• Approved 2025 property tax rate $0.69250 per $100 (3‑for‑2)
• Approved BMDD 2025/2026 annual budget (unanimous)
• Awarded brush‑grinding contract to GWG Wood Group $116,500 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda as presented (unanimous)
• No action taken on Chief of Police personnel matter (executive session)

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council will consider ordinances for the 2025 tax rate, the 2025/26 budget, and credit card processing fees. The body will also discuss opioid manufacturer settlements and ratify two building improvement grants.

• Consider ordinance on first reading to adopt tax rate of .6925 per $100 value for 2025
• Consider ordinance on first and final reading adopting FY 2025/26 budget
• Consider ratification of $25,000 grant to 2MK Enterprises at 305 Center Avenue
• Consider ratification of $25,000 grant to Sliger’s Market at 2909 Coggin Ave
• Consider opt-in to opioid manufacturer settlements with Alvogen, Amneal, Apotex, Hikma, Indivior, Mylan, Sun, and Zydus

The Brownwood City Council unanimously approved several first‑reading ordinances, including a 3.5% credit‑card processing fee, a new fee schedule for city services, and a settlement with Atmos Energy. Council members also adopted a 4.63% increase to the property tax rate, setting it at $.69250 per $100 valuation, and approved the FY 2025‑26 budget. Additionally, the council authorized an exception for a haunted‑house event at 1400 Houston Street.

• Approved credit‑card processing fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved city fee schedule ordinance for FY 25/26 (unanimous)
• Approved utility water, sewer, and sanitation rate ordinance for FY 25/26 (unanimous)
• Approved Atmos Energy settlement ordinance (unanimous)
• Adopted property tax rate increase to $.69250 (first reading vote: 5‑0)
• Adopted property tax rate increase to $.69250 (final reading vote: 5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (second reading vote: 5‑0)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget (final reading vote: 5‑0)

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings to receive input on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget and a proposed tax rate. The Council may adopt the budget ordinance on first reading following the hearing.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget
• Public hearing on a proposed tax rate of $.6925 per $100 value for tax year 2025
• Proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll by 4.63%

The council voted 2‑for, 3‑against to approve the FY 2025/26 budget ordinance on first reading, so the motion failed. A separate ratification vote also failed by a 2‑for, 3‑against tally. Council set the tax‑rate ordinance first reading for August 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and the final reading for September 9, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

• Motion to approve FY 2025/26 budget ordinance on first reading – defeated (2‑for, 3‑against)
• Ratification vote on FY 2025/26 budget – defeated (2‑for, 3‑against)
• Scheduled tax‑rate ordinance first reading for Aug 26 2025, 9:00 a.m.
• Scheduled tax‑rate ordinance second/final reading for Sep 9 2025, 9:00 a.m.

City Council Agenda

The City Council will hold public hearings to receive input on the proposed FY 2025/26 budget and a proposed tax rate increase. The council may also set the formal adoption dates for the budget and tax rate ordinances.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2025/26 budget
• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $.6925 per $100 value
• Proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll by 4.63%

The council held a public hearing on the FY 25/26 budget and took no action on any budget items. Council decided to hold a public hearing on a proposal to increase property‑tax revenue and set the first reading of the tax‑rate ordinance for August 26, 2025, with the second and third/final reading slated for September 92 2025 as recorded. No votes were recorded for these items.

• Held public hearing on FY 25/26 budget – no action taken
• Scheduled public hearing on proposed property‑tax rate increase (date not specified)
• Set first reading of tax‑rate ordinance for August 26, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
• Set second and third/final reading of tax‑rate ordinance for September 92 2025 at 9:00 a.m.

City Council Agenda

The City Council will discuss participating in a settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler reached by the Texas Attorney General. The body will also consider several interlocal agreements and a software bid for landfill payment processing.

• Opt-in to Texas Attorney General settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler
• Amendment to interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for Small Business Development Center office space
• Agreement with Brown County Sheriff’s Office for TB and STI services at Brown County Jail
• Bid from Strong Data for $13,125 to enable credit card transaction fees at the landfill

The council voted unanimously to opt the city into the Texas Attorney General's settlement with Purdue Pharma/Sackler and to let the City Manager sign the required paperwork. It also approved an amendment to the interlocal agreement with Tarleton State University for SBDC office space, and a memorandum of understanding with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office for TB and STI services at the county jail. Additionally, the council accepted a $13,125 bid from Strong Data to update landfill software for credit‑card fee processing.

• Approved minutes of July 22 and August 5 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated August 6, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Authorized opt‑in to Purdue Pharma settlement and City Manager to execute documents (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign amendment to interlocal agreement with Tarleton State for SBDC office space (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to sign MOU with Brown County Sheriff’s Office for TB and STI services at the jail (unanimous)
• Accepted Strong Data bid to update landfill software for credit‑card fee processing at a cost of $13,125 (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The council took a record vote on the proposed FY 25/26 property tax rate of .6925 per $100 valuation, with two members voting for and two against. The minutes do not state whether the tax rate was approved or denied. A motion to hold a public hearing on the tax rate and FY 25/26 budget on August 19, 2025, was made and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Record vote taken on FY 25/26 tax rate .6925 per $100 valuation (2 for, 2 against)
• Motion to hold public hearing on tax rate and FY 25/26 budget approved unanimously

City Council Agenda

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting and the Claims and Accounts dated July 18. It accepted the 2024 audit report and ratified two Downtown Retail Opportunity grants of up to $25,000 each—one for Dippel 100 N. Center Ave. LLC and another for Alisa Hinton. The council also approved a resolution amending authorized representatives for the TexPool fund.

• Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated July 18, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Accepted audit report for year ending Sep 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 DRO grant to Dippel 100 N. Center Ave. LLC (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 DRO grant to Alisa Hinton (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending authorized representatives for TexPool (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The City Council heard a presentation of the draft 2025/2026 budget, including a proposed property tax rate of .6925, utility rate adjustments, a 3.5% credit‑card processing surcharge, and staffing pay increases. Council members expressed a desire to keep the .6925 tax rate. No motions were adopted, and no vote tallies were recorded.

City Council Agenda

The council adopted Ordinance No. 25-05 authorizing the issuance and sale of $17,125,000 in Series 2025 revenue certificates. It also approved a resolution to submit a $750,000 Texas Parks and Wildlife grant application for the proposed Art Park. Additionally, the council suspended the July 31, 2025 effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's rate increase request. All three actions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 25-05 authorizing issuance and sale of $17,125,000 Series 2025 certificates (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-25-12 authorizing TPWD Local Park Grant application for proposed Art Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R-25-13 suspending Oncor Electric Delivery rate increase effective July 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated July 3, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the June 24, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The council unanimously approved the minutes from May 27 and June 5, 2025, and the June 20 claims and accounts. It also approved a resolution to accept a $57,000 grant for a recycling‑center baler and a resolution declaring twelve storm sirens and associated equipment surplus property. Finally, the council ratified the BMDD incentive and approved a City Chapter 380 agreement for the Preserve on Mustang Ridge housing development.

• Approved May 27 and June 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated June 20, 2025 for payment (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to accept $57,000 Recycling Partnership grant for baler (unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring twelve storm sirens and equipment surplus (unanimous)
• Ratified BMDD incentive and approved City Chapter 380 agreement for Preserve on Mustang Ridge housing project (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The council unanimously appointed Marshal McIntosh as the new City Manager, authorizing the mayor to sign his employment agreement. The council also approved the May 30, 2025 claims and accounts for payment, and authorized RFPs and RFQs for EDA economic development programs. Grants were ratified for Ashwin Pokharel ($25,000) and SML 3 LLC ($22,500) under the Building Improvement Incentive Program, and the mayor and city secretary were authorized to sign the Brown County Hazard Mitigation Plan resolution.

• Appointed Marshal McIntosh as City Manager; motion carried unanimously
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated May 30, 2025 for payment; motion carried unanimously
• Authorized issuance of RFPs/RFQs for EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance and related programs; motion carried unanimously
• Ratified BMDD grant of up to $25,000 to Ashwin Pokharel for 413 Center Avenue; motion carried unanimously
• Ratified BMDD grant of up to $22,500 to SML 3 LLC for 1004 W. Commerce; motion carried unanimously
• Authorized Mayor and City Secretary to sign resolution accepting Brown County Hazard Mitigation Plan; motion carried unanimously

City Council Agenda

The council authorized the use of Code‑fine account funds to buy a 2025 John Deere 6105E cab tractor for airport maintenance. It also approved a $1 utility‑bill donation for beautification, continued in‑town recycling with volunteers, and terminated the MOU with Keep Brownwood Beautiful. Additional actions included authorizing a new security fence at the airport, appointing Dr. Tom Byrd as Health Authority, and signing a ten‑year lease for a greenhouse at 1514 Dublin Street.

• Approved $1 utility‑bill donation for beautification (unanimous)
• Continued in‑town recycling with volunteer assistance (unanimous)
• Terminated Memorandum of Understanding with Keep Brownwood Beautiful (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of 2025 John Deere 6105E cab tractor for airport (unanimous)
• Authorized installation of new airport security fence, $15,343.70 total cost (unanimous)
• Approved Dr. Tom Byrd as Health Authority and authorized service agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign ten‑year lease for greenhouse at 1514 Dublin Street (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated May 23, 2025 for payment (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The council approved a $1,997,432.62 purchase of four trash trucks, one rolloff truck, and one dump truck. It awarded an engineering and architectural services contract to Jacob/Martin for the Bennie Houston Center renovation. An ordinance creating a pedestrian crosswalk between Hendricks Hospital and Memorial Park was approved. The council also approved a resolution supporting the city’s application for the Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives grant and adopted a resolution directing publication of a notice to issue certificates of obligation up to $18,000,000 for Downtown Phase I projects. All items on the consent agenda were approved.

• Approved purchase of four trash trucks, one rolloff truck, and one dump truck for $1,997,432.62 (unanimous)
• Awarded engineering and architectural services contract to Jacob/Martin for Bennie Houston Center renovation (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance on first reading for pedestrian crosswalk between Hendricks Hospital and Memorial Park (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting application to Texas DOT 2025 Transportation Alternatives grant (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution directing publication of notice to issue certificates of obligation up to $18,000,000 for Downtown Phase I projects (record vote taken)
• Approved items on consent agenda (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The special‑called meeting was a pre‑budget workshop where staff presented updates on downtown streetscaping, the Bennie Houston Center renovation, Riverside Park Phase II, and utility improvement projects. Several grant opportunities and future financing plans were discussed, but no resolutions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The executive session concluded with no action taken.

City Council Agenda

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and the April 17 claims and accounts. It authorized the use of $47,324 from opioid settlement funds and a $25,000 Downtown Retail Opportunity grant for the Beal property. The Council also approved letters of intent to purchase four trash trucks, one roll‑off truck, and one dump truck for $2,025,000. Finally, it awarded administration and engineering contracts to Public Management, Inc. and Taylor Engineering.

• Approved April 8 meeting minutes – motion carried unanimously
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated April 17 – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized $47,324 opioid settlement funding – motion carried unanimously
• Ratified $25,000 Downtown Retail Opportunity grant to Steven and Teresa Beal – motion carried unanimously
• Authorized letters of intent for $2,025,000 truck purchases – motion carried unanimously
• Awarded administration contract to Public Management, Inc. for TPWD grant – motion carried unanimously
• Awarded General Engineering Services Agreement to Taylor Engineering – motion carried unanimously
• Accepted bid to replace Service Center windows and doors for $18,830 – motion carried unanimously

City Council Agenda

The council unanimously approved entering into a contract for approximately two acres of land in the Light Industrial Park and a 380 agreement with Richard Wondrash of Central Texas Truck and Trailer. It also approved a revised individual and new shared hangar lease contract template for the Brownwood Airport. The council awarded a bid to purchase a 2020 haul truck for the Fleet Department at $72,235.30. Minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting and the April 4, 2025 claims and accounts were approved unanimously.

• Approved two‑acre Light Industrial Park land contract and 380 agreement with Richard Wondrash (unanimous)
• Authorized revised individual and new shared hangar lease contract template (unanimous)
• Awarded bid to purchase 2020 haul truck for Fleet Department at $72,235.30 from MHC Kenworth (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the March 25, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved claims and accounts dated April 4, 2025 for payment (unanimous)

City Council Agenda

The Brownwood City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to submit a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for the Downtown Revitalization Program. It also authorized a tree donation at Coggin Park, ratified a $25,000 BIIP grant for R & R Cards & Games, approved a $20,000 budget amendment for the low‑cost spay/neuter voucher program, and authorized $70,000 of remaining ARP funds for Riverside Park improvements.

• Adopted resolution to submit downtown revitalization grant application (unanimous)
• Authorized American Heritage Girls tree donation at Coggin Park (unanimous)
• Ratified $25,000 BIIP grant to R & R Cards & Games at 403 Fisk St (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 budget amendment and increased spay/neuter co‑pays (unanimous)
• Authorized $70,000 remaining ARP funding for Riverside Park and TPWD grant match (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Claims and Accounts dated March 21, 2025 for payment (unanimous)