Needville public meetings in 2025
22 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Needville City Council will meet to approve minutes, amend the 2024-2025 budget, and consider a budget amendment for 2025. The council will also review a proposed police assessment, discuss drainage and noise ordinances, and consider a resolution for a real estate acquisition by the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District.
- Approval of November 12, 2025 City Council minutes
- Approval of Ordinance No. ORD 25-11 amending the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of Ordinance No. ORD 25-12 for the 2025 carryover budget
- BC/BS Health Insurance renewal
- Resolution for acquisition of real estate at 13135 Dairy Ashford Road by Fort Bend Central Appraisal District
Development Corporation
The Development Corporation of Needville will meet to discuss an economic development agreement with the Needville Chamber of Commerce. The board will also review DCN projects, infrastructure applications, and RFP/RFQ solicitations.
- Economic development agreement with Needville Chamber of Commerce
- Review of RFP and RFQ solicitations
- Discussion of budgeted and potential infrastructure projects
City Council
The Needville City Council will consider an ordinance that would approve a development agreement with M/l HOMES OF HOUSTON, LLC for the Padon Road Tract Development. The ordinance also seeks annexation of about 205 acres of land in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction. In addition, the council will consider a resolution to consent to the annexation of the same 205 acres into Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 252, setting conditions for the consent.
- Ordinance to approve a Development Agreement with M/l HOMES OF HOUSTON, LLC for the Padon Road Tract Development
- Annexation of approximately 205 acres of land for the Padon Road Tract Development in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction
- Resolution to consent to annexing the 205 acres into Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 252 with conditions
City Council
The council will act on several land development items, including approving the final plat for The Village (18 single‑family lots on Willow Breeze Road), a minor plat for the Demel Subdivision (2 lots on Church Street), and a proposed annexation and development agreement with MI Homes of Houston, LLC for about 205 acres on Padon Road. Other actions include designating a city representative to the Houston‑Galveston Area Council for the 2026 General Assembly, approving the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes, acknowledging the quarterly investment report, and considering a three‑year health‑plan contract with Next Level Health and Wellness at $62.50 per employee per month. The council will also review possible changes to the city noise ordinance and receive departmental reports before moving to an executive session for personnel performance evaluations.
- Approval of The Village final plat – 18 residential lots on 8.179 acres at Willow Breeze Road
- Approval of Demel Subdivision minor plat – 2 residential lots on 1.7084 acres at Church Street
- Consideration of MI Homes of Houston, LLC annexation and development agreement for ~205 acres on Padon Road
- Review of Noise Ordinance Sections 30‑79 to 30‑82 for possible changes
- Approval of three‑year health plan agreement with Next Level Health and Wellness at $62.50 per employee per month
The council appointed Mayor Chad Nesvadba as the city’s representative to the Houston‑Galveston Area Council for the 2026 General Assembly. It approved the final plat for The Village subdivision and a minor plat for Demel Subdivision. The council adopted Ordinance ORD25‑10 approving a development agreement for about 205.3 acres and granted consent to annexation by MUD 252. It also approved a three‑year health‑plan contract with Next Level Health and Wellness at $62.50 per employee per month.
- Appointed Mayor Chad Nesvadba as H‑GAC Representative and Councilperson Dusty Kalkomey as Alternate – motion carried, all voting aye
- Approved final plat for The Village (8.179 acres, 18 lots) – motion carried, Councilperson Kalkomey abstained, all other votes aye
- Approved minor plat for Demel Subdivision (1.7084 acres, 2 lots) – motion carried, all voting aye
- Adopted Ordinance ORD25‑10 approving development agreement with M/I Homes for ~205.3 acres – motion carried, all voting aye
- Approved Resolution 25‑1112 granting consent to annexation by Fort Bend County MUD 252 – motion carried, all voting aye
- Approved three‑year health‑plan agreement with Next Level Health and Wellness at $62.50 per employee per month – motion carried, all voting aye
City Council
The Needville City Council will approve the September 22, 2025 meeting minutes and consider several contracts, including a wastewater treatment plant assessment with Ardurra and engineering services with Kaluza Engineering ($95,000) and Chris Steubing ($100,000). The council will take a second reading of the resolution approving the 2025-2026 budget for the Development Corporation of Needville and adopt an ordinance for the FY2026 investment policy. It will also review the Ml Homes land plan and appoint a replacement to the Development Corporation committee.
- Approve September 22, 2025 City Council meeting minutes
- Contract with Ardurra for Wastewater Treatment Plant Assessment (FY2026 Capital Improvement Program)
- Kaluza Engineering contract up to $95,000 for FY2026 services
- Chris Steubing contract up to $100,000 for FY2026 professional services
- Ordinance adopting the FY2026 Investment policy for the City of Needville
The council approved several professional service contracts, including a $119,207 agreement with Ardurra for a wastewater treatment plant assessment. It also adopted the FY 2025‑2026 investment policy, approved the Development Corporation’s budget and projects, and appointed Joshua Shive to the Development Corporation Committee. No action was taken on the Ml Homes land‑plan proposal.
- Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (all voting aye)
- Approved $119,207 Ardurra wastewater assessment contract (all voting aye)
- Approved Kaluza Engineering contract up to $95,000 (all voting aye)
- Approved Chris Steubing professional services contract up to $100,000 (all voting aye)
- Approved Resolution R-25-0922 for 2025‑2026 Development Corp budget and projects (all voting aye)
- Adopted Ordinance ORD25-09 Investment Policy for FY 2025‑2026 (all voting aye)
- No action on Ml Homes proposed general land plan (no vote)
- Appointed Joshua Shive to vacant Development Corp Committee seat (all voting aye)
Planning Commission
The Needville Planning Commission will discuss public comment, approve the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, and take action on two subdivision plats. One is a minor plat for Demel Subdivision on Church Street that creates two residential lots. The other is the final plat for The Village on Willow Breeze Road that creates eighteen single‑family residential lots.
- Approval of minutes for the September 8, 2025 meeting
- Consideration of a minor plat for Demel Subdivision (1.7084 acres on Church Street, north of Schendel) creating two residential lots
- Consideration of The Village final plat (8.179 acres on Willow Breeze Road, north of Buffalo Street) creating eighteen single‑family residential lots
The commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It recommended conditional approval of the minor plat for the Demel Subdivision, based on engineer comments. It also recommended conditional approval of The Village final plat, based on engineer comments. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 PM.
- Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (motion approved)
- Recommended conditional approval of Demel Subdivision minor plat (motion approved)
- Recommended conditional approval of The Village final plat (motion approved)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:12 PM (motion approved)
Development Corporation
The Development Corporation of Needville will meet to discuss the selection of consultants for branding and wayfinding projects. The board will also review the scope and location of potential commercial districts in Needville.
- Recommendations to fill a board vacancy
- Selection of consultants for Branding and Wayfinding projects
- Discussion on location and scope of potential commercial districts
- Review of budgeted and potential infrastructure projects
City Council
The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget and the 2025 tax rate. The meeting includes decisions on a five-year capital improvement plan, a new fee schedule, and land development plats.
- Public hearing and vote on the proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget and tax rate increase
- Adoption of the 2025-2030 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Adoption of the Fee Schedule for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
- Final Plat for McDonald’s Needville School Addition (0.992 acres) on Old Needville-Fairchild Road
- Variance request for a 10-foot Utility Easement along SH 36 at 2727 School Street
The council adopted Ordinance No. ORD25-07 to approve the 2025‑2026 municipal budget and ratified the associated property tax increase. It also set tax rates for debt service, maintenance and operation, and approved the ad valorem tax levy for the fiscal year. Additional actions included adopting the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan, approving a utility easement variance, and authorizing a final plat for a McDonald's addition. All motions carried with unanimous aye votes.
- Adopted Ordinance No. ORD25-07 FY 2025‑26 budget (all voting aye)
- Ratified property tax increase reflected in FY 2025‑26 budget (all voting aye)
- Approved $0.059603 debt‑service tax component for 2025 (all voting aye)
- Approved $0.375905 maintenance/operation tax for 2025 (all voting aye)
- Adopted Ordinance No. ORD25-08 ad valorem tax levy $0.435508 for FY 2025‑26 (all voting aye)
- Approved 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan totaling $31.86 million (all voting aye)
- Approved 10‑foot utility easement variance at 2727 School Street (McDonald's) (all voting aye)
- Approved Final Plat for McDonald's Needville School Addition (0.992 acres, 41,697 sq ft) (all voting aye)
City Council
The Needville City Council will consider and act on several financial items, including adopting the municipal budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026 and ratifying the associated property tax increase. The council will also set tax rates for debt service and maintenance/operation, adopt a five‑year capital improvement plan, and approve the fee schedule for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. Additional actions include a budget amendment, a variance for a 10‑foot utility easement on SH 36 at 2727 School Street (McDonald’s), and a resolution for the Texas SmartBuy Membership Program.
- Ordinance adopting the City of Needville municipal budget for FY 2025‑2026
- Separate vote to ratify the property tax increase reflected in the FY 2025‑2026 budget
- Resolution adopting the 2025‑2030 Five‑Year Capital Improvement Plan
- Resolution adopting the fee schedule for FY 2025‑2026
- Approval of a variance for a 10‑foot utility easement along SH 36 at 2727 School Street (McDonald’s)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will decide on a variance for a proposed McDonald's location. The body will also hold a workshop discussion regarding a proposed M/I Homes residential development.
- Variance for proposed McDonald's at 2727 School Street
- Workshop discussion on M/I Homes residential development along Padon Road in the ETJ
The commission approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved a variance to allow a proposed McDonald’s to be built at 2727 School Street. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved variance for proposed McDonald’s at 2727 School Street
- Adjourned meeting
City Council
The council voted to postpone the FY 2025‑2026 budget vote until September 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.; the motion was moved by Councilmember Sbrusch, seconded by Councilmember Wigginton, and carried unanimously. The council then adjourned the meeting at 6:22 p.m., with the motion moved by Councilmember Wigginton, seconded by Councilmember Sloan, and carried unanimously.
- Postponed FY 2025‑2026 budget vote to Sept 12, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:22 p.m. (unanimous)
City Council
The council reviewed four proposed FY 2026 water and sewer rate options. After discussion, staff member Chris Steubing agreed to prepare a fifth option and email it to the council within the week. No vote was recorded.
- Prepare fifth water and sewer rate option and email to council (no vote recorded)
City Council
The City Council will consider setting public hearings for the 2025-2026 Municipal Budget and 2025 Tax Rate. The body will also review property value data from Fort Bend County and a proposed tax rate resolution. Other business includes approvals for residential and school land plats.
- Proposed 2025 Tax Rate resolution and 2025-2026 Municipal Budget public hearings
- Final Plat for Harvest Pointe Section 2 (50 single family lots) on Needville-Fairchilds Road
- Final Plat for Needville ISD Elementary School No. 3 (19.993 acres) on Needville-Fairchilds Road
- Variance request for Village Subdivision plat to reduce lot frontage by two feet
- Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 252 Utility Conveyance and Security Agreement
The council unanimously adopted a proposed not-to-exceed property tax rate of $0.435508 per $100 valuation for FY2025. It also set the schedule for public hearings on the 2025‑2026 municipal budget and tax rate, approved the 2025‑2026 employee pay plan, and approved the transfer of infrastructure from Fort Bend County MUD 252. Additionally, the council approved a variance reducing lot frontages in the Village Subdivision, with four votes in favor and one against. All other routine submissions, including the July 9 meeting minutes and tax appraisal data, were accepted unanimously.
- Approved July 9, 2025 Council minutes (all aye)
- Accepted 2025 Tax Year Certified Appraisal Roll (all aye)
- Accepted 2025 Tax Year Truth‑in‑Taxation Calculations (all aye)
- Set public hearings for 2025‑2026 municipal budget and tax rate (all aye)
- Adopted proposed FY2025 tax rate $0.435508 per $100 valuation (unanimous)
- Adopted 2025‑2026 employee pay plan (all aye)
- Approved Fort Bend County MUD 252 utility conveyance and security agreement (all aye)
- Approved variance for Village Subdivision reducing lot frontages (4 aye, 1 no)
City Council
The City Council will hold a workshop meeting to review and discuss the Proposed FY 2026 General Fund Budget. This session allows for citizen comments on the agenda item.
- Review and discussion of the Proposed FY 2026 General Fund Budget
The council reviewed the proposed FY 2026 General Fund Budget and staff requests. Members gave recommendations on items such as drainage grants, culvert replacement, police equipment, and staffing. The council noted the city’s low tax rate and said it will be discussed again at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
Planning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It also approved a moving permit for Monica Herrera at 3415 School St. The commission recommended that the City Council approve the same moving permit. The meeting was adjourned at 6:04 PM.
- Approved July 7, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved moving permit for Monica Herrera (3415 School St)
- Recommended Council approve moving permit for Monica Herrera
- Adjourned meeting at 6:04 PM
City Council
The council unanimously approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. Both Ordinance No. ORD25-04 (retail tobacco regulation) and Ordinance No. ORD25-05 (portable storage containers) were sent back to the attorney for changes and will be reconsidered at the next meeting. The Development Corporation of Needville approved the Sweetness Honey Mural and the Napa Sign.
- Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Deferred Ordinance ORD25-04 on tobacco retail regulation for revision
- Deferred Ordinance ORD25-05 on portable storage containers for revision
- Approved Sweetness Honey Mural
- Approved Napa Sign
Planning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. It recommended conditional approval for the preliminary plat of Rocha Estate and for final plats of Harvest Pointe Section 2, a McDonald’s location, and Needville ISD Elementary School No. 3, each subject to comments from Kaluza Inc. The commission also approved a variance recommendation to reduce lot frontages for The Village plat (Option 2) and adjourned the meeting at 6:08 PM.
- Approved minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting
- Recommended conditional approval of Preliminary Plat for Rocha Estate on West Richmond Street (subject to Kaluza Inc. comments)
- Recommended conditional approval of Final Plat for Harvest Pointe Section 2 on Old Needville Fairchild St (subject to Kaluza Inc. comments)
- Recommended conditional approval of Final Plat for McDonald’s on Needville Fairchild St (subject to Kaluza Inc. comments)
- Recommended conditional approval of Final Plat for Needville ISD Elementary School No. 3 on Old Needville Fairchild St (subject to Kaluza Inc. comments)
- Recommended Option 2 variance for The Village plat, slightly reducing lot frontages to accommodate Fort Bend County Drainage
- Adjourned meeting at 6:08 PM
City Council
The council approved the corrected May 14 and May 15 meeting minutes. It authorized a $51,700 change order for the FM 360 and FM 1236 water distribution improvements. It created CIP Project #16 for the Tolbert Street waterline, transferred $35,000, and awarded a $32,640 construction contract to JSS Construction. The council also approved a City Hall closure on July 3 and an audit services contract for the next two fiscal years.
- Approved corrected May 14 and May 15 council minutes (all voting aye)
- Approved $51,700 change order to JSS Construction for FM 360 & FM 1236 water improvements (all voting aye)
- Created CIP Project #16 Tolbert Street Water/Wastewater and awarded $32,640 contract to JSS Construction, funded by $35,000 transfer (all voting aye)
- Approved City Hall closure at noon on Thursday, July 3 for Freedom Fest preparation (all voting aye)
- Approved audit services contract with Trlicek & Co. not to exceed $24,000 for FY 2025‑2026 and $25,250 for FY 2026‑2027
City Council
The Needville City Council discussed comprehensive plan recommendations, the FY25 work plan, and city governance visioning. Each department presented future plans and budget proposals. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on specific items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a motion.
- Adjourned meeting (motion made by Dusty Kalkomey, seconded by Wyatt Sbrusch)
City Council
The council approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the resolution canvassing the May 3, 2025 election, swore in newly elected members, and authorized the mayor to execute an energy procurement contract with the Houston‑Galveston Area Council. No action was taken on the Drainage Master Plan update.
- Approved April 9, 2025 City Council meeting minutes (all aye)
- Approved Resolution No. 25-114 canvassing May 3, 2025 election results (all aye)
- Swore in Mayor Chad Nesvadba, Alderman Dusty Kalkomey, and Alderman Becky Colunga
- Authorized Mayor to execute energy procurement contract with HGAC (all aye)
- No action taken on Drainage Master Plan update
City Council
The council unanimously approved the Final Plat for the Magnolia Trails subdivision on Colony Road. It also approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted the 2024 fiscal year financial report. A change order of $107,745 for water distribution improvements on FM 360 and FM 1236 was approved. No action was taken on the TCAP electrical contract presentation.
- Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (all voted aye)
- Accepted 2024 Annual Financial Report (all voting aye)
- Approved $107,745 change order with JSS Construction for FM 360 & FM 1236 water improvements (all voted aye)
- Approved Final Plat of Magnolia Trails subdivision, 60.057 acres on Colony Road (all voted aye)
- No action taken on TCAP electrical contract presentation
Planning Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It conditionally approved the Minor Plat for Ward Subdivision, subject to all comments from Kaluza Inc. It also conditionally approved the Final Plat for Magnolia Trails Subdivision, subject to all comments from Kaluza Inc. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 PM.
- Approved minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
- Conditionally approved Minor Plat for Ward Subdivision (subject to Kaluza Inc. comments)
- Conditionally approved Final Plat for Magnolia Trails Subdivision (subject to Kaluza Inc. comments)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:08 PM