Webster public meetings in 2025

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council and the Webster Economic Development Corporation will consider several actions, including authorizing the President to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC for a 57.855‑acre tract. The council will also vote on resolutions to publish project notices and to issue certificates of obligation. Additional items include a purchase agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC and related resolutions.

• Approve and authorize the President to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC (expenditure $14,000,000.00 funded by Series 2026 Bond Issuance)
• Approve a Resolution authorizing publication of a Notice of Project for the Destination Development area
• Approve a Resolution authorizing publication of a Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of Obligation
• Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC
• Executive session to deliberate real property and economic development negotiations

The Webster Economic Development Corporation authorized its President to sign a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC and adopted a related project notice resolution. The City Council then approved the same Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar and also approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC, plus a resolution to publish a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation. All motions carried unanimously.

• WEDC authorized President to execute Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC (ayes: Lapeyre, Gaines, Pritchard, Heidt)
• WEDC approved resolution authorizing publication of project notice (ayes: Lapeyre, Gaines, Pritchard, Heidt)
• City Council approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC (ayes: Lapeyre, Heidt, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• City Council approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC (ayes: Lapeyre, Heidt, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• City Council approved resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation (ayes: Lapeyre, Heidt, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• Council entered executive session to deliberate real property and economic development (ayes: Lapeyre, Heidt, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• Council reconvened into regular session after executive session (ayes: Lapeyre, Heidt, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)

City Council Special Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council and Economic Development Corporation will vote on a Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC to acquire a 57.855‑acre tract south of Flyway Drive, funded by a Series 2026 bond issuance of $14,000,000. The council will also consider a resolution authorizing publication of a project notice and another resolution to issue certificates of obligation. Additional items include a purchase agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC and related executive‑session deliberations on real‑property and economic‑development negotiations.

• Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC ($14 M, funded by Series 2026 bonds)
• Approve Resolution authorizing publication of project notice for the Destination Development area
• Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC
• Approve Resolution authorizing notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation
• Executive session to deliberate real property and economic development negotiations

The joint meeting approved two purchase and sale agreements: one between the Webster Economic Development Corporation and Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC, and another between the City Council and Tempus Ventures, LLC. The Council also approved a resolution to publish a notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation. All actions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Webster Economic Development Corp. purchase and sale agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Webster Economic Development Corp. resolution authorizing publication of notice of project (5-0)
• Approved City Council purchase and sale agreement with Medistar 528/NASA 1, LLC (5-0)
• Approved City Council purchase and sale agreement with Tempus Ventures, LLC (5-0)
• Approved City Council resolution authorizing publication of notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation (5-0)

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will consider adopting Amendment No. 1 to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to carry forward unspent appropriations from the previous year. These funds cover incomplete projects including a fire training tower, water system improvements, and police vehicle outfitting. The body will also vote on several infrastructure contracts and street naming.

• Budget amendment to reappropriate funds for projects including a $923,590 fire training tower
• Purchase order for $424,000.00 from IDS Engineering Group for Magnolia Avenue sewer design
• Purchase order for $119,505.23 to Construction Masters of Houston Inc. for Wastewater Treatment Plant doors
• Purchase order for $100,023.60 to Alsay Incorporated for Water Well No. 2 rehabilitation
• Purchase order for $95,000.00 to Big Boy Concrete for stamped concrete on Water Street

The council approved Ordinance #25-13, amending the 2025‑2026 city budget. It also authorized a surplus‑property online auction and approved several purchase orders for concrete work, sewer design, water‑well rehab, and wastewater‑plant doors. A resolution renaming part of West NASA Blvd and naming future NASA Bypass streets was adopted. Council members voted to forego a vote on appointing directors to the Harris Central Appraisal District board due to insufficient candidate information.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-13 amending FY 2025‑2026 budget (7-0)
• Authorized disposal of surplus property via online auction (7-0)
• Approved $95,000 purchase order to Big Boy Concrete for Water Street stamped concrete (7-0)
• Approved $424,000 contract with IDS Engineering for Magnolia Ave sewer design (7-0)
• Approved renaming portion of West NASA Blvd and naming NASA Bypass Phase 1‑2 streets (7-0)
• Approved $100,023.60 purchase order to Alsay Inc. for Water Well No. 2 rehabilitation (7-0)
• Approved $119,505.23 purchase order to Construction Masters of Houston for wastewater plant door replacement (7-0)
• Forewent vote on appointing directors to Harris Central Appraisal District board (7-0)

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The joint meeting will begin with call to order, roll calls and quorum certifications for both the City Council and the Webster Economic Development Corporation. It will then enter a closed executive session under Texas Government Code sections 551.072 and 551.087 to discuss real property and economic development negotiations. After reconvening, the body will consider any actions from the executive session and approve minutes from prior WEDC special meetings.

• Executive session to deliberate real property (Section 551.072)
• Executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations (Section 551.087)
• Approval of October 7, 2025 WEDC Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of November 18, 2025 WEDC Special Meeting minutes
• Roll call and quorum certification for City Council and WEDC

The joint City Council and Webster Economic Development Corporation entered an executive session, then reconvened to regular business. They approved the October 7 and November 18, 2025 WEDC special meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

• Entered executive session (motion carried; AYES: Jasso, Heidt, Davis, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves; NOES: none)
• Re‑convened into regular session (motion carried; AYES: Jasso, Heidt, Davis, Vaughan, Gaines, Lapeyre, Graves; NOES: none)
• Approved October 7 and November 18, 2025 WEDC minutes (motion carried; AYES: Jasso, Gaines, Lapeyre, Pritchard, Heidt; NOES: none)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 p.m.

City Council Special Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council and the Webster Economic Development Corporation will meet in a closed executive session to deliberate real property matters under Section 551.072 and economic development negotiations under Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. After the executive session, the bodies will reconvene to consider any actions arising from those discussions. They will also approve the minutes from the October 7 and November 18, 2025 WEDC special meetings.

• Executive session to deliberate real property (Section 551.072)
• Executive session to deliberate economic development negotiations (Section 551.087)
• Reconsideration/action on any items discussed in the executive session
• Approval of October 7, 2025 WEDC Special Meeting minutes
• Approval of November 18, 2025 WEDC Special Meeting minutes

The council entered a closed executive session to discuss real‑property and economic‑development matters. It then reconvened in regular session and approved the October 7 and November 18, 2025 Webster Economic Development Corporation meeting minutes. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (6‑0)
• Approved motion to reconvene into regular session (7‑0)
• Approved adoption of October 7, 2025 WEDC minutes (5‑0)
• Approved adoption of November 18, 2025 WEDC minutes (5‑0)

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will decide on several purchase orders for city infrastructure, police equipment, and facility repairs. A key item is a proposed $187,400 reimbursement to WB NASA Bypass, LLC for completing commercial projects in the Edgewater/NASA Bypass Business Park.

• Proposed $187,400 expenditure to WB NASA Bypass, LLC for commercial project reimbursements
• Proposed $444,270.00 for six Chevrolet Tahoe SUVs and two Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks
• Proposed $299,810.80 to DataVox for access controls, alarms, cameras, and intercoms
• Proposed $283,276.67 contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for water tank maintenance
• Proposed $113,675.00 to A-Lert Roof Systems for roof installations at water and wastewater plants

The council approved a series of expenditures, including $187,400 for the Webster Economic Development Corporation, $299,810.80 for security equipment, $96,882.30 for network hardware, $113,675 for roof systems, $283,276.67 for water‑tank maintenance, and a $444,270 purchase of police vehicles and equipment. It also rejected a $869,000 bid for sanitary‑sewer lift‑station generators. The Q3 2025 investment report was accepted and prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved $187,400 expenditure to WB NASA Bypass, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $299,810.80 purchase order to DataVox for security systems (unanimous)
• Approved $96,882.30 purchase order to CDW‑G for network equipment (unanimous)
• Rejected $869,000 bid from McDonald Municipal for sewer generators (unanimous)
• Approved $113,675 to A‑Lert Roof Systems for roof work (unanimous)
• Approved $283,276.67 contract with Maguire Iron for water‑tank maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $444,270 purchase of police SUVs and trucks (unanimous)
• Accepted investment report for quarter ending Sep 30 2025 (unanimous)

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster Economic Development Corporation will consider several actions, including approving the meeting agenda and the minutes from the November 4 and November 11 joint City Council meetings. A key item is authorizing the President to issue a $187,400 payment to WB NASA Bypass, LLC for completed commercial projects under the Second Amended Development Agreement. The board will also receive a business update on new retailers and fitness, design, and wellness facilities opening in Webster.

• Approve $187,400 payment to WB NASA Bypass, LLC for completed commercial projects per the Second Amended Development Agreement.
• Approve the meeting agenda.
• Approve minutes of the November 4 and November 11 special joint City Council and WEDC meetings.
• Business update: ribbon‑cutting of Burrows Financial Holdings at 224 Sandhill Street; opening of EOS Fitness at 19801 Gulf Freeway; Ethan Allen Design Studio at 1065 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 260; iCryo at 1065 West Bay Area Boulevard, Suite 150; Paris Baguette at 18203 Egret Bay Boulevard.
• Retention, expansion and recruitment monthly report presented in the business update.

The Webster Economic Development Corporation board approved the agenda (4‑0). It authorized President Jasso to issue a $187,400 payment to WB NASA Bypass, LLC for completed commercial projects (4‑0). The board also approved the minutes of the November 4 and November 10 joint meetings (4‑0) and excused Board Member Tom Heidt’s absence from the November 18 meeting (4‑0).

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Authorized $187,400 payment to WB NASA Bypass, LLC (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 4, 2025 joint meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 10, 2025 joint meeting (4-0)
• Excused Tom Heidt’s absence from Nov 18 meeting (4-0)

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council and Webster Economic Development Corporation will hold a special joint meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations under Section 551.087

The council and the Economic Development Corporation entered a closed executive session. They reconvened in regular session and approved authorizing Mayor Jasso and President Jasso to sign a letter of intent for Project Ivy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Entered executive session on economic development negotiations (unanimous)
• Reconvened into regular session (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Jasso to sign Project Ivy letter of intent (unanimous)
• Authorized President Jasso to sign Project Ivy letter of intent (unanimous)

City Council Special Agenda Packet

The City Council and the Webster Economic Development Corporation are holding a special joint meeting. The body will enter an executive session to deliberate on economic development negotiations.

• Executive session regarding economic development negotiations (Section 551.087)

The joint council entered a closed executive session, then reconvened in regular session. Both the City Council and the Economic Development Corporation voted to authorize their respective leaders to sign letters of intent for Project Ivy. All motions passed unanimously.

• Authorized entry into executive session (unanimous)
• Authorized reconvening into regular session (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor Jasso to sign Project Ivy letter of intent (unanimous)
• Authorized President Jasso to sign Project Ivy letter of intent (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Adjustments

The Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing for comments on Planning Case 25Z-001, which seeks to appeal staff’s decision regarding nonconforming rights to operate an automotive self‑service station at 895 W. Nasa Parkway. After the hearing, the board will consider whether to affirm, reverse, or modify that staff decision. The applicant is Najaf Essani and the property owner is Lomira400, LLC. The issue centers on whether the nonconforming use rights have expired under Webster’s zoning ordinance.

• Public hearing for comments on Planning Case 25Z-001 (gas station) at 895 W. Nasa Parkway
• Consideration/action to affirm, reverse, or modify staff’s decision on nonconforming rights for the same site
• Applicant: Najaf Essani
• Property Owner: Lomira400, LLC
• Legal description: Res A2, Block 1, Baypointe Section 3, Webster, Harris County, Texas

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council and the Webster Economic Development Corporation will hold a joint special meeting. After standard procedural items and public petitions, the bodies will enter a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations. They will then reconvene to consider any actions arising from that session before adjourning.

• Call to Order and quorum certification for both bodies
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public petitions and requests
• Executive session on economic development negotiations (closed)
• Reconsideration of any items from the executive session

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. A motion to enter a closed executive session was carried without opposition. The body then reconvened into regular session and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Waltz, Gaines, Pritchard, Heidt)
• Entered executive session (unanimous AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Heidt, Davis, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• Re‑convened into regular session (unanimous AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Heidt, Davis, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m.

City Council Special Agenda Packet

The joint meeting will conduct routine roll calls, approve the agenda, and hear any public petitions. The council and the Economic Development Corporation will then enter a closed executive session to discuss economic development negotiations. After the executive session, the council may consider any actions arising from that discussion before adjourning.

• Roll call and quorum certification for City Council
• Roll call and quorum certification for Economic Development Corporation
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public requests or petitions
• Closed executive session on economic development negotiations

The council approved the meeting agenda unanimously. They then entered a closed executive session to discuss economic development matters, also approved unanimously. After the session, they reconvened in regular session and approved the reconvening unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (unanimous AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Waltz, Gaines, Pritchard, Heidt)
• Approved entry into executive session (unanimous AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Heidt, Davis, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• Approved reconvening into regular session (unanimous AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Heidt, Davis, Vaughan, Gaines, Graves)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:02 p.m. (by Mayor/President Jasso)

City Council Agenda Packet

This document is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at the 113th Annual TML Conference & Exhibition. No formal action will be taken and no deliberations will occur.

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will vote on several equipment purchases for public safety and parks, as well as a revised dispatch agreement with Nassau Bay. The body is also considering an ordinance to exempt certain food service establishments from mixed beverage permit fees.

• Purchase of seven Public Works Department vehicles from Silsbee Ford for $420,809.53
• Revised dispatch services agreement with City of Nassau Bay at a flat rate of $160,000 annually
• Purchase of audio/visual components for Fire Station 1 from Ford A/V for $176,061.00
• Purchase order of $97,065.00 to EMA Sport Solutions, L.L.C. for Texas Avenue Park field fences
• Ordinance to amend mixed beverage permit fees in accordance with Texas SB1008

The council adopted an amendment to Chapter 6 of the City Code adding a fee for certain mixed‑beverage permits. It also authorized a revised dispatch services agreement with the City of Nassau Bay. Several purchase orders were approved, including $420,809.53 for seven Public Works vehicles, $176,061 for fire‑department audio/visual equipment, $71,016.49 for Motorola radios, and other contracts. The council reappointed members to multiple boards and commissions and approved the meeting minutes.

• Approved amendment to Chapter 6 “Alcoholic Beverages” fee ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved revised dispatch services agreement with City of Nassau Bay (7‑0)
• Authorized $420,809.53 purchase of seven Public Works vehicles from Silsbee Ford (7‑0)
• Authorized $176,061 purchase of audio/visual equipment for Fire Department Training/EOC room (7‑0)
• Authorized $71,016.49 purchase of Motorola radios for Fire Station 1 (7‑0)
• Reappointed Dr. Sara Kessler, Elvira Tosto and appointed Henry Wilson, Tom Wilks to Animal Control Board (7‑0)
• Reappointed Tonya Spencer and Frank Moreno, Dr. Tim Hughes to Planning & Zoning Commission (7‑0)
• Approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (7‑0)

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council posted a notice of a possible quorum for an iPad distribution event on October 21, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, 101 Pennsylvania Ave. The council will not deliberate, take formal action, or produce minutes for this event, as it is informational only.

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster Economic Development Corporation will consider and approve its agenda, receive a business update on recent openings and major projects, and vote on a contract with Landscape Art, Inc. for $572,192.14 to complete the boardwalk, landscape, hardscape and related infrastructure within Flyway. The meeting also includes approval of the September 16, 2025 special meeting minutes.

• Approve contract with Landscape Art, Inc. for $572,192.14 for Flyway boardwalk system
• Business update: new Gin Mill Event Center at 803 E NASA Parkway and Papichulo Mexican Grill at 111 West Bay Area Blvd
• Cinemark plans $16 million renovation and Gamescape expansion at 20915 Gulf Freeway
• Great Wolf Lodge celebrates one‑year anniversary with a $10,000 donation to Boys and Girls Clubs
• HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake groundbreaking for $103 million expansion

The Economic Development Corporation board voted to approve a contract with Landscape Art, Inc. for $572,192.14 to complete the Flyway boardwalk system. The agenda and the September 16, 2025 special meeting minutes were also approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Approved Landscape Art contract for boardwalk, $572,192.14 (5-1)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting

City Council Agenda Packet

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed ad valorem tax rate of $0.37106 per $100 of taxable value and then adopt an ordinance fixing that rate for the 2025 tax year. It will also ratify a $1,058,974 increase in total property tax revenue and approve several major expenditures, including a $572,192.14 boardwalk project in Flyway and a $353,744.81 rehabilitation of the Civic Center complex. Additional actions include adopting new fee schedules, amending the alcoholic beverage ordinance, and appointing members to various city boards and commissions.

• Public hearing on FY 2025‑2026 ad valorem tax rate of $0.37106 per $100 taxable value (Item 6)
• Ordinance adopting tax rate: $0.08796 for debt service, $0.28310 for maintenance & operations, total $0.37106 per $100 (Item 7)
• Ratify $1,058,974 increase in property tax revenue for FY 2025‑2026 (Item 8)
• Approve $572,192.14 boardwalk, landscape, and infrastructure project in Flyway (Item 9)
• Authorize $353,744.81 purchase order for Civic Center, Recreation Center, and Pool House/Storage building rehabilitation (Item 10)

The council adopted the 2025 ad valorem tax rate of $0.08796 for debt service and $0.28310 for maintenance and operations, a combined rate of $0.37106 per $100 of taxable value, increasing the overall rate by about 5.15%. They also ratified the projected $1,058,974 increase in property tax revenue for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year. The council approved several capital expenditures, including $572,192.14 for the Flyway boardwalk project, $353,744.81 for Civic Center and Recreation Center rehabilitation, $89,150 for HVAC controls, $102,750 for police and public works pre‑design services, a recreation fee schedule resolution, and an amendment to alcoholic‑beverage permit fees. Additionally, they postponed board and commission appointments and cast a ballot for the Texas Municipal League Region 14 director.

• Adopted 2025 ad valorem tax rate for debt service $0.08796 per $100 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 ad valorem tax rate for maintenance & operations $0.28310 per $100 (unanimous)
• Adopted combined 2025 property tax rate $0.37106 per $100 (unanimous)
• Ratified $1,058,974 increase in property tax revenue for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $572,192.14 boardwalk, landscape, and infrastructure project (unanimous)
• Approved $353,744.81 purchase order for Civic Center, Recreation Center, and Pool House rehabilitation (unanimous)
• Approved $89,150 purchase order for HVAC system controls at Civic Center Complex (unanimous)
• Approved $102,750 pre‑design services proposal for Police Department and Public Works facilities (unanimous)

Animal Control Board Agenda

The Webster Animal Control Board will review the 3rd Quarter 2025 summary report and the summary of the vaccination clinic held on September 20, 2025. The board will consider public requests or petitions, approve the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting, and schedule its next meeting.

• Review 3rd Quarter 2025 summary report
• Review summary of September 20, 2025 vaccination clinic
• Approve minutes of July 14, 2025 meeting
• Consider agenda requests and public petitions
• Schedule next Animal Control Board meeting

City Council Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 annual budget, which includes a $1,058,974 increase in property tax revenue. Council members will also vote on a resolution adopting the Webster Economic Development Corporation’s FY 2025‑2026 budget and an ordinance adopting the city’s FY 2025‑2026 budget. Additional items include setting a maximum ad valorem tax rate and authorizing a $98,250 purchase order for lift‑station repairs.

• Approve a resolution adopting the Webster Economic Development Corporation FY 2025‑2026 budget
• Public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 proposed annual budget (property tax increase of $1,058,974)
• Adopt an ordinance adopting the FY 2025‑2026 annual budget for the City of Webster
• Propose a maximum ad valorem tax rate for Fiscal Year 2025‑2026
• Authorize a $98,250 purchase order to National Works, Inc. for lift station work

The council approved the Webster Economic Development Corporation’s FY 2025‑2026 budget (Resolution #25‑13). It adopted the city’s FY 2025‑2026 annual budget ordinance, including a 4.25% cost‑of‑living adjustment for employees (Ordinance #25‑10). The council set the maximum ad valorem tax rate at $0.37106 per $100 of taxable value and scheduled a public hearing on the rate for October 7, 2025. Additional actions included authorizing a $98,250 purchase order for lift‑station repairs, approving an economic‑development agreement with Price/Baybrook, Ltd., and entering a closed executive session to discuss city‑manager matters.

• Approved Resolution #25-13 adopting Webster Economic Development Corp. FY 2025‑2026 budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-10 FY 2025‑2026 city budget with 4.25% COLA adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved maximum ad valorem tax rate $0.37106 per $100 taxable value (unanimous)
• Called public hearing on proposed tax rate for Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized $98,250 purchase order to National Works, Inc. for lift‑station work (unanimous)
• Approved Economic Development Agreement with Price/Baybrook, Ltd. (unanimous)
• Entered closed executive session to discuss city‑manager and economic‑development matters (unanimous)
• Approved excused absence for Councilmember Chris Vaughan (unanimous)

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster Economic Development Corporation will discuss a financial agreement with Price/Baybrook, LTD to reconfigure 95,000 square feet of retail space for a major retailer. The board will also receive updates on several new business openings in the city.

• Proposed Economic Development Agreement with Price/Baybrook, LTD for Project Gateway
• Business update on BoomerJack’s at 20961 Gulf Freeway
• Business update on Escape It Houston South at 20801 Gulf Freeway
• Business update on SpaceCenter Systems at 116 Washington Street
• Business update on Whiskey River South at 1030 West NASA Parkway and Zero Latency VR at 20801 Gulf Freeway

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will decide on several ordinances, including changes to the Flyway Planned Development Guidelines and utility service charges. The body will also consider a $1 million development grant payment and a solid waste franchise renewal.

• Payment of $1,000,000 to GWR Webster, LLC from the Hotel Occupancy Fund
• Removal of electric vehicle charging station requirements for Flyway Planned Development
• Purchase order of $98,512.62 for residential and commercial water service line replacement
• Three-year renewal of Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste Services of Texas, Ltd.
• Sale of two police sedans to SBISD for $16,000 and one Tahoe to Harris County Constable Precinct One Foundation for $2,500

The council adopted three ordinances updating development guidelines, zoning definitions, and utility service charges. It also authorized a $1,000,000 payment from the Hotel Occupancy Fund, renewed the solid‑waste franchise, approved a $98,512.62 water line replacement purchase, and approved resolutions for qualified investment brokers and an investment policy. Additionally, the city approved the sale of surplus police vehicles and authorized a surplus‑property auction.

• Adopted Ordinance #25-07 amending Flyway Planned Development Guidelines (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-08 revising zoning code sections 98-4, 98-71, 98-72 (7-0)
• Adopted Ordinance #25-09 establishing utility service charges (7-0)
• Authorized $1,000,000 payment to GWR Webster, LLC from Hotel Occupancy Fund (7-0)
• Renewed Solid Waste Franchise Agreement with Republic Waste Services through 11/30/2028 (7-0)
• Approved $98,512.62 purchase order for replacement of galvanized water service lines (7-0)
• Approved Resolution #25-11 authorizing qualified brokers for city investment transactions (7-0)
• Approved sale of two surplus police sedans to SBISD for $16,000 total (7-0)

City Council Agenda Packet

The Webster City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the workshop is designed to discuss budget priorities and planning.

Council members and staff reviewed the FY 2025‑2026 budget, including a 3.75% cost‑of‑living increase and market adjustments based on the Gallagher Compensation Survey. Discussion took place, but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

City Council Agenda Packet

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider ordinances regarding zoning changes and utility service charges. A key proposal seeks to remove mandatory electric vehicle charging station standards for the Flyway Planned Development.

• Planning Case 25P-003: Proposal to remove EV charging station standards and modify the Vision Statement for the 91.681-acre Flyway Planned Development
• Planning Case 25P-004: Proposed amendments to Chapter 98 (Zoning) regarding definitions, table of uses, and specific use requirements
• Proposed ordinance to establish charges for the provision of utility services
• PD Recognition - Lifesaving Award

The council adopted three ordinances: one amending the Flyway Planned Development Guidelines, another revising Chapter 98 of the zoning code, and a third establishing utility service charges. All three motions were approved unanimously. The council also approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting and excused Councilmember Gaines from the August 19 meeting.

• Approved amendment to Flyway Planned Development Guidelines (remove EV charging standards) – motion carried
• Approved amendment to Chapter 98 Zoning (revise definitions, table of uses, specific use requirements) – motion carried
• Approved ordinance establishing utility service charges – motion carried
• Approved minutes from the August 5, 2025 regular council meeting – motion carried
• Excused Councilmember Beverly Gaines from the August 19, 2025 meeting – motion carried

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster Economic Development Corporation will hear updates on recent and upcoming business openings, including BnX Burgers & Fries and SpaceCenter Systems, and consider amending the Flyway Planned Development Guidelines. The meeting also includes approval of past minutes and an executive director report.

• Consider amending Flyway Planned Development Guidelines
• Approve minutes from July 15, 2025
• New businesses: BnX Burgers & Fries (601 East NASA Parkway), SpaceCenter Systems (116 West Washington Street)
• Great Wolf Lodge celebrates first anniversary with 97% occupancy rate
• John Turner Classic Volleyball Tournament at Absolute Volleyball Academy (August 14–16, 2025)

The Webster Economic Development Corporation board approved the meeting agenda in two motions. The board also approved amendments to the Flyway Planned Development Guidelines. Finally, the board approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting.

• Approved agenda (first motion) – AYES: Jasso, Waltz, Gaines, Heidt; NOES: none
• Approved agenda (second motion) – AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Waltz, Pritchard, Heidt, Villagomez; NOES: none
• Approved amendments to Flyway Planned Development Guidelines – AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Waltz, Pritchard, Heidt, Villagomez; NOES: none
• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes – AYES: Jasso, Lapeyre, Waltz, Pritchard, Heidt, Villagomez; NOES: none

City Council Special Agenda Packet

The City Council will consider renewing medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance coverages. Staff recommends bundling all benefits with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) to minimize cost increases.

• Renewal of medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Proposed medical rate increase of 22.8% ($687,864) for no-change renewal
• Proposed bundled medical rate increase of 19.12% ($576,721)
• Executive session to discuss the City Secretary
• Executive session to discuss the City Manager

City Council Special Agenda

The City Council will meet to consider approving renewals for medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance coverages. The council will also hold an executive session regarding the City Secretary and City Manager.

• Renewal of medical, dental, vision, and ancillary insurance coverages for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Executive session regarding the City Secretary
• Executive session regarding the City Manager

Planning and Zoning Agenda Packet

The Webster Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and vote on two zoning-related cases. One proposal seeks to amend the Flyway Planned Development Guidelines by removing electric vehicle charging station requirements and updating the district’s vision statement. The other case involves broader zoning code amendments to definitions, use tables, and specific use standards.

• Amend Flyway Planned Development Guidelines to remove EV charging station standards (91.681 acres, south of Flyway Drive and Great Wolf Way)
• Modify Flyway Vision Statement to allow case-by-case design approvals
• Amend Webster Code of Ordinances Chapter 98: zoning definitions, use tables, and specific use requirements

Planning and Zoning Agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two planning cases. The body will consider amendments to the Flyway Planned Development District and general updates to the city's zoning code.

• Planning Case 25P-003: Request to remove Electric Vehicle Charging Station standards and modify the Vision Statement for the Flyway Planned Development District (91.681 acres south of Flyway Drive and Great Wolf Way)
• Planning Case 25P-004: Request to amend the Webster Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, including Definitions, Table of Uses, and Specific Use Requirements
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The commission adopted the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes without comment. It deferred the election of a chairperson and vice‑chairperson to the next meeting. The commission unanimously recommended approval of Planning Case 25P-003 to amend the Flyway Planned Development Guidelines. It also unanimously recommended approval of Planning Case 25P-004 to amend Webster’s zoning code, Chapter 98.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred election of chairperson and vice‑chairperson (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Planning Case 25P-003 (Flyway PD guideline amendment) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Planning Case 25P-004 (Zoning Chapter 98 amendments) (unanimous)

Webster Economic Development Corporation Agenda Packet

The Webster Economic Development Corporation will consider adopting its annual budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The board is also reviewing two contracts for electrical infrastructure at Flyway Park.

• Proposed FY 2025-26 annual budget adoption
• Facilities Extension Agreement with CenterPoint Energy for $110,300.00 for Flyway Park
• Contract with Millis Equipment, LLC for $156,445.00 for Flyway Park electrical equipment pads and duct bank extension

The Webster Economic Development Corporation board adopted its FY 2025‑26 annual budget. It also approved a $110,300 facilities extension agreement with CenterPoint Energy and a $156,445 contract with Millis Equipment for electrical work at Flyway Park. All motions carried, with one abstention on the excused‑absence motion.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 annual budget (Resolution W-25-01) – motion carried (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved $110,300 Facilities Extension Agreement with CenterPoint Energy – motion carried (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved $156,445 contract with Millis Equipment, LLC – motion carried (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved minutes of the April 15, 2025 meeting – motion carried (4 ayes, 0 noes)
• Approved excused absences for Board Members Pritchard and Villagomez – motion carried (3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention)

Animal Control Board Agenda

The Animal Control Board will meet to review summary reports for the first and second quarters of 2025. The board will also introduce a new Animal Shelter Technician.

• Introduction of Animal Shelter Technician Lindsay Platte
• Summary Report for 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter 2025
• Approval of March 31, 2025 meeting minutes

Planning and Zoning Agenda Packet

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a recommendation to rezone two properties (0 Wilson and 1595 FM 528 Road) from Single-family Residential (R-1) to Second Commercial District (C-2). The commission also will introduce the new city planner and hear public petitions. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes.

• Public hearing for rezone case 25P-001 (0 Wilson & 1595 FM 528 Road) from R-1 to C-2
• Consideration/action to recommend approval of that rezone
• Property owners: Sonoma Corp, Mike and JR II, LLC
• Legal description: Tracts 1A, 3A, 4, 5, Webster Outlots 4; Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Park Plaza
• New city planner introduction

Planning and Zoning Agenda

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then consider a recommendation to rezone two properties (0 Wilson and 1595 FM 528 Road) from Single-family Residential (R-1) to Second Commercial (C-2). The properties are described as Tracts 1A, 3A, 4, 5, Webster Outlots 4; and Lot 1, Block 1, Trophy Park Plaza. The applicant is the City of Webster; property owners are Sonoma Corp and Mike and JR II, LLC. Other items include approval of November 2024 minutes and introduction of the new city planner.

• Public hearing for rezone case 25P-001 (0 Wilson and 1595 FM 528 Road) from R-1 to C-2
• Consideration/action on rezone recommendation for the same properties
• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 regular meeting
• Introduction of new city planner

The Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the November 13, 2024 minutes with a correction. It recommended and approved the rezoning request to change the parcels at 0 Wilson and 1595 FM 528 Road from Single‑Family Residential (R‑1) to Second Commercial (C‑2). The motion was moved by Commissioner Eakman‑Herbst, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.

• Adopted November 13, 2024 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 Wilson and 1595 FM 528 Road from R‑1 to C‑2 (unanimous)