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Brownfield public meetings in 2025

29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

City Council

Council will appoint a new member for District 2

The Brownfield City Council will establish quorum, hear public comment, and approve the minutes from December 4, 2025. Council members will consider Resolution No. 20251218 honoring Councilmember Mary Valdánado and will appoint a new District 2 council member, followed by administering the oath of office. The council will review the November monthly financial and investment reports, discuss post‑funding for the hotel‑motel occupancy tax used for the 5th annual Turkey Trot softball tournament at the Brownfield Sports Complex, and receive quarterly updates from the directors of water & wastewater, streets, and sanitation.

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✓ Decided: Council appointed Vanessa Valdanado to fill District 2 council seat

The council appointed Vanessa Valdanado to serve the remainder of the District 2 term. It also approved a resolution honoring former Council Member Mary Valdanado. Monthly financial, investment, water‑wastewater, sanitation reports and a $1,500 hotel‑tax funding request were approved. The Streets department report was tabled with no action taken.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider ordinance outlawing abortion

The Brownfield City Council will discuss an ordinance to declare the city a sanctuary city for the unborn. The meeting also includes quarterly utility reports and funding reports for local events.

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✓ Decided: Council tables sanctuary ordinance and approves two $1,500 event fundings

The City Council approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting and the quarterly electric utilities report. It approved $1,500 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax for the Music & Motors Concert and another $1,500 for the 78th Annual Terry County Harvest Festival. The water and wastewater quarterly report was tabled. The council voted 6‑1 to table the proposed sanctuary‑for‑the‑unborn ordinance.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

City Council

City Council will consider appointing new Directors of Streets and Sanitation

The Brownfield City Council will open the meeting, approve the minutes from November 6, 2025, and hear quarterly updates from the municipal court, parks and recreation, and building inspection departments. The council will review the city investment policy and designate training for investment officers as required by state law. Finally, the council will consider appointing new directors for the Streets and Sanitation departments before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopted Investment Policy resolution as required by state law

The council approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting and accepted quarterly reports from the municipal court and Parks and Recreation departments. It adopted Resolution No. 20251120 reviewing the city’s Investment Policy per Texas Government Code chapter 2256. The council also approved the City Manager’s appointments of Ryan Sargent as Director of Streets and Jacob Mendez as Director of Sanitation.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

City Council

Council to consider dangerous building abatements and economic incentives

The City Council will hold public hearings to determine if three specific properties violate the dangerous buildings code. The body will also consider economic development incentives for Tenchas Restaurant and Pickle Patch, and a water storage tank maintenance agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Prosperity Bank depository and ordered demolition of three unsafe buildings

The council approved the October 16 minutes, the fire department quarterly report, and a depository agreement with Prosperity Bank. It also approved the official newspaper contract, a master services agreement for water tank maintenance, a cooperation pact with the South Plains Auto Theft Force, and the 2025‑2026 Economic Development Corporation Plan. Additionally, the council declared three properties at 921 South 8th Street, 1402 North Elm Street, and 1208 West Webb dangerous and ordered their demolition. The investment policy review was tabled for further discussion.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

City Council

Council will consider hotel‑occupancy‑tax funding requests for three community events

The Brownfield City Council will review several agenda items, including a public comment period, approval of October 2 minutes, and a police department award. It will hear quarterly updates from the police chief and the code enforcement officer. The council will consider post‑funding reports and a funding application that use hotel‑occupancy‑tax revenue for events in Coleman Park and the Brownfield Sports Complex.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $1,500 funding for three community events

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting and accepted quarterly reports from the police chief and the code enforcement officer. It also approved $1,500 funding from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Fund for three community events: the Hope Over Dope Outreach, St. Anthony’s Catholic Church’s 2025 Jamaica event, and the 5th Annual Turkey Trot Softball Tournament. All motions carried with a 7‑0 vote and no opposing votes.

Thu Oct 2, 2025

City Council

Council considers rezoning 901 West Jeter St for retail sales

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change for a property on West Jeter St. The body will also review funding for a basketball tournament and an agreement for the Visitor Information Center.

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✓ Decided: Council approved rezoning of 901 West Jeter St to commercial district

The council approved the September 18 minutes, extended the Visitor Information Center agreement, and authorized participation in the Texas Community Development Block Grant program. It also designated downtown sidewalk sections as blighted, approved the rezoning of 901 West Jeter Street from R-2 to C-3, updated the payroll schedule, and allocated $1,500 for a basketball tournament.

Thu Sep 18, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to consider FY 2025-26 budget and tax rates

The City Council will discuss adopting the budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and hold a public hearing regarding the 2025 ad valorem tax rate. The body will also consider updates to electric rates and zoning for alcohol sales.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted FY 2025‑26 budget, tax levy, funded mural, and passed key ordinances

The Brownfield City Council adopted the fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget and the accompanying ad valorem tax levy. It approved $7,500 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for a mural on the Rialto Theater and enacted an ordinance raising electric rates. The council also approved a special‑event permit for the 78th Terry County Harvest Festival and ratified several routine reports and minutes.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

City Council

City Council holds public hearing on 2025‑2026 budget

The Brownfield City Council will open the meeting with standard procedural items and allow public comment on any agenda item. The council will then conduct a public hearing on the City of Brownfield 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. After the hearing, the council will adjourn.

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✓ Decided: Council held budget hearing; no actions taken

The council met on September 11, 2025, and conducted a public hearing on the 2025‑2026 fiscal year budget. No members or members of the public spoke, and no motions or votes were recorded. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Sep 4, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to hold public hearing on 2025-2026 fiscal year budget

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget and propose the 2025 ad valorem tax rate. The body will also receive quarterly reports on electric utilities and water and wastewater systems.

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✓ Decided: Council proposes $0.469512 tax rate, sets budget hearing

The City Council approved the minutes of the August 21 meeting, called a public hearing on the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget for September 11, 2025, and proposed an ad valorem tax rate of $0.469512 per $100 valuation. They also approved resolutions to retire police canine Chip and commend Sergeant Randi Truelock, and accepted quarterly reports from the water/wastewater and electric utilities directors. All votes were unanimous with no opposition.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to review financial reports and water asset management

The City Council will consider financial and investment reports for July. The meeting includes quarterly updates from Building Inspection and the Director of Parks and Recreation, as well as a presentation on tank storage asset management.

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✓ Decided: Council approved July 2025 financial, investment and several quarterly reports

The Brownfield City Council approved the minutes of the August 7 meeting, the July 2025 financial report, the July 2025 investment report, the Parks and Recreation quarterly report, and the Building Inspector quarterly report. All approvals received unanimous "Aye" votes from the six members present. A presentation by USG Water Solutions was heard, and the council took no action on it.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider hotel tax funding for several community events

The City Council will review funding applications from the Brownfield Chamber of Commerce, Hope Over Dose Outreach, and St. Anthony’s Catholic Church using hotel occupancy tax revenue. The body will also hear quarterly reports from the Fire Chief and Municipal Court Judge.

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✓ Decided: Council re‑appointed Rickey Dunn to water board and approved multiple event funds

The Brownfield City Council approved the July 24 minutes and adopted quarterly reports from the Fire Chief and Municipal Court Judge. It re‑appointed Rickey Dunn to the Canadian River Municipal Water Authority Board for a two‑year term. The council also approved first‑half funding of $1,500 from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Fund for five community events.

Tue Aug 5, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to hold 2025-2026 budget worksession

The City Council will meet for a worksession to discuss the budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

City Council

Council to select engineering firm for downtown revitalization program

The City Council will consider selecting an engineering firm for the 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant Downtown Revitalization Program. The meeting also includes quarterly reports from the Chief of Police and the Code Enforcement Officer.

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✓ Decided: Council selects Jacob Martin for downtown revitalization engineering services

The Brownfield City Council approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes, the June 2025 financial and investment reports, and the quarterly police and code‑enforcement reports, all unanimously. The council also voted to select Jacob Martin of Lubbock for engineering services on the 2025‑2026 Community Development Block Grant downtown revitalization program. No action was taken on the fiscal‑year budget calendar.

Thu Jul 17, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to meet July 17

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. The council will consider approving the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting.

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Thu Jul 3, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider zoning change for 718 Seagraves Road

The Brownfield City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zoning change for a property on Seagraves Road. The council will also discuss a new food truck ordinance and review financial reports related to hotel-motel tax funds.

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✓ Decided: Council approved zoning change for 718 Seagraves Road to C‑3 commercial district

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 19 meeting, the quarterly Visitor Information Center financial report, and a $34,700 audit engagement letter. It also adopted Resolution No. 20250619 supporting the South Plains Community Action Association. The council changed the zoning of 718 Seagraves Road from C‑2 General Retail to C‑3 Commercial to allow automotive sales. Finally, it awarded the Brownfield Knights of Columbus a second $1,500 payment from the Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.

Thu Jun 19, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider support for South Plains Community Action Association

The City Council will review financial and investment reports and receive quarterly updates from the directors of streets and sanitation. The body will also discuss funding for advertising and the use of the Brownfield Sports Complex.

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✓ Decided: Council approved alcohol at July 3 fireworks but denied $5,000 advertising request

The council approved the June 3 and June 5 meeting minutes, the May 2025 financial report, and the May 2025 investment report unanimously. It tabled Resolution 20250619 and denied a $5,000 advertising request from Fox34 Communications (6‑1). The council also approved the quarterly streets report (7‑0) and approved a Type 3 Special Event allowing BYOB alcohol at the July 3 fireworks celebration (5‑2). No action was taken on the Terry County Youth Sports Association update.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to hold budget worksession

The City Council will meet for a worksession to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider revised electric rates for Brownfield customers

The City Council will discuss updating electric rates for residential, commercial, gin, industrial, and net metering customers. The body will also review quarterly reports on water and electric utilities and consider funding for a local festival.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved Ordinance 2161 revising electric rates

The council approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. It approved a $1,500 grant from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Revenue Fund for the Brownfield Chamber's Grape Capital Festival. The quarterly reports for the Water and Wastewater and Electric Utilities departments were each approved. Finally, Ordinance No. 2161 amending electric rates was approved.

Tue Jun 3, 2025

City Council

Brownfield officials to discuss Type B Economic Development Corporation bylaws

The Brownfield City Council, Industrial Development Corporation, and Type B Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint worksession. The body will review proposed bylaws for the Type B Economic Development Corporation and discuss project priorities and board schedules.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts bylaws for Brownfield Type B Economic Development Corp

The City Council adopted the proposed bylaws for the Brownfield Type B Economic Development Corporation. Council Member Hesse moved, Council Member Martell seconded, and Council Members Tijerina, Hesse, Vasquez, Martell, and Mayor Horton voted aye with no votes against. The motion was declared carried and recorded in the minutes. No other actions were taken.

Thu May 22, 2025

City Council

City Council to vote on new traffic ordinance and multiple appointments

The Brownfield City Council will meet to consider ordinance changes, appointments to city boards, and updates from city departments. The meeting includes a vote on a new ordinance prohibiting unsafe acceleration and discussions on interlocal agreements and funding requests.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts safety ordinance and approves multiple appointments

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting and adopted Ordinance No. 2160 prohibiting unsafe vehicle acceleration. It also filled several board and commission vacancies, approved the April 2025 financial and investment reports, and endorsed an interlocal agreement with Terry County and the 2025 "Beautify Brownfield" campaign.

Thu May 8, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to certify election results and discuss new economic development corp

The City Council will certify city election results, administer oaths of office, and elect a Mayor Pro-Tem. The body will also consider the creation of a Type B Economic Development Corporation and update ordinances regarding right-of-way construction and street access.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints Mayor Pro‑Tem, fills District 5 seat and adopts ordinance

The Brownfield City Council appointed J.C. Tijerina as Mayor Pro‑Tem and filled the District 5 vacancy with Ray McFarland. It also approved the 2025 City Council scholarship recipients, adopted Ordinance No. 2159 on right‑of‑way construction hours, and certified the recent election results. Quarterly reports from the Fire Department and Municipal Court were accepted, and the meeting minutes from April 17, 2025 were approved.

Thu Apr 17, 2025

City Council

City Council to consider closing a portion of Main Street right-of-way

The Brownfield City Council will review financial and investment reports and receive quarterly updates from the Chief of Police and Code Enforcement Officer. The body will consider an ordinance to abandon a portion of the Main Street right-of-way. Several executive sessions are scheduled to discuss personnel and utility agreements.

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✓ Decided: Council approved Ordinance 2158 to abandon portion of Main Street

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting, the March financial and investment reports, the police and code‑enforcement quarterly updates, and Ordinance No. 2158 to abandon and close the portion of Main Street occupied by the proposed lake expansion. All motions were carried with all members voting "Aye" and no "No" votes. An executive session was held later in the meeting but resulted in no action. The meeting adjourned at 9:09 A.M.

Thu Apr 3, 2025

City Council

Council considers $125,000 incentive for Doerskin Metal Component LLC

The City Council will review financial reports and consider an economic development incentive for facility construction. The body will also discuss the abandonment of a portion of East Main Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $125,000 incentive and multiple financial reports

The council approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting. It approved the 2023‑2024 audited financial report and the 2nd‑quarter 2024‑2025 Visitor Information Center program report. The council approved a $125,000 economic development incentive for Doerksen Metal Component LLC. The council discussed abandoning a portion of East Main Street but took no action.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

City Council

Council to consider 2025 Texas Community Development Block Grant application

The City Council will review financial and investment reports and receive quarterly updates from the directors of streets and sanitation. The body will also consider funding and event applications for the Knights of Columbus Great American Cook-off.

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✓ Decided: City Council approved a Texas Community Development Block Grant application

The council authorized the submission of a Texas Community Development Block Grant application for the downtown revitalization program. It also approved the minutes, monthly financial and investment reports, quarterly streets and sanitation updates, a special event permit for the Great American Cookoff, and $1,500 of hotel‑occupancy‑tax funding for the same event. All motions passed unanimously.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

City Council

Council to consider resolution for downtown revitalization grant

The council will hear financial and investment reports for February, receive quarterly updates from the Streets and Sanitation directors, and consider a resolution to apply for the 2025 Texas Community Development Block Grant Program Rural Economic Development – Downtown Revitalization. An executive session is scheduled to discuss competitive matters regarding a power purchase agreement. Public comment on agenda items is allowed at the start of the meeting.

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Thu Mar 6, 2025

City Council

Council to consider hotel tax funding for Hamilton Park entryway sign

The Brownfield City Council will hear quarterly reports from the directors of electric utilities and water/wastewater, then discuss and consider allocating hotel occupancy tax revenue for improvements to the entryway sign at Hamilton Park. The council will also consider a Type 2 special event application for a Juneteenth celebration at Coleman Park and the placement of pickleball courts funded in the 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Plan. A closed executive session is scheduled for competitive matters related to a power purchase agreement.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $42,428 digital sign for Hamilton Park entryway

The City Council approved a $42,428 digital marquee sign for Hamilton Park, funded by hotel occupancy tax revenue, with a 4-1 vote. They also approved the electric and water/wastewater quarterly reports, a Juneteenth special event permit, and placement of pickleball courts at Coleman Park. The meeting was largely routine, with no other substantive decisions.

Thu Feb 20, 2025

City Council

Council to vote on denying Atmos Energy rate increase; consider property sale, hear Prop A

The Brownfield City Council will meet to consider and act on multiple items, including a resolution to deny Atmos Energy Corp.'s rate change filing and seek reimbursement of rate case expenses, sealed bids for the sale of the Intermediate Sanction Facility, and a presentation on Proposition A to change the economic development corporation sales tax type. They will also hear quarterly reports from the municipal court judge and parks and recreation director, and discuss funding from hotel occupancy tax for a Hamilton Park entryway sign.

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✓ Decided: Council approves sale of former Intermediate Sanction Facility for $117,000

The Brownfield City Council approved the sale of the former Intermediate Sanction Facility at 2004 Lamesa Highway to Gore Cold Storage for $117,000. They also approved Resolution No. 20250220 denying Atmos Energy's rate change filing. Several routine reports were approved, and a hotel occupancy tax-funded sign project was tabled.

Thu Feb 6, 2025

City Council

Council to consider downtown revitalization agreement and appoint election judges

The Brownfield City Council will discuss and possibly take action on an interlocal agreement with the South Plains Association of Governments for the 2025 Downtown Revitalization and Main Street Program application. They will also appoint election judges for the May 3 city election, hear quarterly reports from the fire chief and building official, and consider a funding request for a basketball tournament. Executive sessions are scheduled for real property, legal matters, and power utility competitive matters.

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✓ Decided: Council appoints election judges and appraisal district representative

The Brownfield City Council unanimously approved the appointment of election judges and alternates for the May 3, 2025 city election, and appointed Myron Bovkoon to the Terry County Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The council also approved the December 2024 financial and investment reports, quarterly reports from the fire chief, building official, and Chamber of Commerce, and a $1,500 hotel-motel tax fund payment to the Noon Lions Club. No action was taken after executive session.

Thu Jan 2, 2025

City Council

Brownfield City Council to order city election for May 3, 2025

The City Council will act on ordering the May 3 city election and appointing election judges. The body will also review police department reports and a code enforcement update.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1,500 hotel tax funding for Turkey Trot tournament

The City Council approved the second half of Hotel Motel Occupancy Tax funding in the amount of $1,500 for the 4th Annual Turkey Trot Softball Tournament. The council also directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance regarding recreational vehicle (RV) use within city limits, but took no other action. The meeting included an executive session on legal, real property, and utility matters, with no action taken afterward.