Brookshire public meetings in 2024

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss the 2025 Business Retention and Expansion program. The board will also consider joining a local Chamber of Commerce and reviewing financial reporting procedures.

• Budget, date, time, and location for 2025 Business Retention and Expansion program
• Possible action on joining a local Chamber of Commerce
• Possible action regarding receiving invoices with the Financial Report
• Executive session for economic development, legal counsel, real property, and personnel

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will discuss and possibly act on several items, including adopting a covered applications and prohibited technology policy required by Senate Bill 1893, and authorizing the Mayor to execute settlement release documents with Kroger for the National Opioid Settlement. Other items include purchasing a Rocket License Plate Reader funded by the Courts Technology Fund, updating Hovas Park repairs, and seeking bids for a new lawn‑care contract. The meeting also covers bids for an amphitheater sign replacement, reinstalling the Armstrong Memorial placard, hiring an animal‑control officer, and reviewing city construction contracts.

• Resolution 1493 to adopt a covered applications and prohibited technology policy per Senate Bill 1893
• Resolution 1493 to authorize the Mayor to execute settlement release documents with Kroger for the National Opioid Settlement
• Purchase of a Rocket License Plate Reader for the Warrant officer, funded by the Courts Technology Fund
• Update of Hovas Park repairs
• Economic Development Corporation to solicit bids for a new lawn‑care contract

The Brookshire City Council approved resolutions adopting a technology policy required by Senate Bill 1893 and authorizing the mayor to execute settlement release documents with Kroger in the national opioid settlement. They also approved several Economic Development Corporation actions, including going out for bids for a lawn care contract and quotes for an amphitheater sign replacement and Armstrong Memorial placard reinstallation. Items tabled included the amphitheater sign bid and hiring an animal control officer. No action was taken on a license plate reader purchase or executive session items.

• Approved Resolution 1493 adopting covered applications and prohibited technology policy (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 1493 authorizing mayor to execute opioid settlement release with Kroger (5-0)
• Approved EDC to go out for bids for new lawn care contract (5-0)
• Tabled EDC bid for Amphitheater sign replacement (5-0)
• Approved EDC to go out for quotes to reinstall Armstrong Memorial placard (5-0)
• Tabled hiring an animal control officer (5-0)
• Approved opening application process for Brookshire Youth Advisory Council (5-0)
• Approved review of all city construction invoices for 2023 (4-1)

CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM City Council Special Meeting

The City Council Special Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2024, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. The agenda had included a workshop to discuss and review the Major Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Brookshire.

• Discussion and review of Major Thoroughfare Plan

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss a memorandum of understanding for roads funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. The body will also consider a minor plat for Cube Development and Supply and support for the Brookshire Blessings Toy Drive.

• MOU for American Rescue Plan Act funded roads project
• Minor plat for Cube Development and Supply
• Support for Brookshire Blessings Toy Drive
• Update on Christmas Festival
• Executive session to consult with the City Attorney

The Brookshire City Council approved a memorandum of understanding for the American Rescue Plan Act funded roads project, a minor plat for Cube Development and Supply, and a $1,000 donation to the Brookshire Blessings Toy Drive from the Christmas Special Events Budget. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The council also approved consent agenda items, including police and court reports, and took no action after executive session.

• Approved MOU for ARPA roads project (5-0)
• Approved minor plat for Cube Development and Supply (5-0)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Brookshire Blessings Toy Drive (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6a, 6b, 6d, 6f (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 6c and 6e (5-0)

Amended Notice of Regular City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider updates to the Master Fee Schedule and various staff job descriptions and salaries. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects and the creation of new city vehicle and hiring policies.

• Discussion and possible action to approve the current Master Fee Schedule
• Discussion and possible action to proceed with sidewalk project around the amphitheater
• Discussion and possible action to hire a computer expert to investigate city staff emails and facebook pages
• Discussion and possible action regarding salary adjustments for the city secretary, comptroller, grant writer, and community liaison
• Discussion regarding a drainage project and surveyors in the city

The Brookshire City Council approved a hiring process policy requiring at least one council member in interviews for salaried staff, and approved council review of all job descriptions. They also approved several other items including a master fee schedule, a vehicle usage log policy, and designating representatives to the Houston Galveston Area Council. The council voted not to move the EDC office and to hire an e-investigator for staff emails and Facebook pages. Several items were discussed without action, and some personnel matters were moved to executive session.

• Approved hiring process policy requiring at least one council member in salaried staff interviews (5-0)
• Approved council review of all job descriptions (5-0)
• Approved master fee schedule (5-0)
• Approved vehicle usage log policy for all city vehicles (5-0)
• Designated Mayor Pro Tem Richards as HGAC general assembly representative for 2025 (5-0)
• Designated Alderman McAnelly as alternate HGAC representative (5-0)
• Approved not moving EDC office to annex building (5-0)
• Approved hiring e-investigator for staff emails and Facebook pages (5-0)

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss and possibly act on road repair equipment, a water district interlocal agreement, and police and court reports. The council will also consider a proclamation and discuss several items including a storage container home, ARPA funds, and a veteran's day program budget.

• Discussion on road repair (Zipper) equipment purchase
• Discussion on interlocal agreement with Brookshire Municipal Water District
• Acceptance of September 2024 police and court reports
• Discussion on placement of storage container conversion home at 3126 1st Street
• Discussion on variance for temporary buildings at 3667 12th Street

The City Council approved cancelling the city administrator's contract with 30 days' notice, following executive session discussions. Other actions included approving consent agenda items, tabling a variance request for temporary buildings, approving a storage container conversion home with conditions, and approving a $1,650 budget for the Veterans Day event.

• Cancelled city administrator's contract with 30-day notice (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7a, 7b, 7d (minutes, municipal court report) (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items 7c, 7e (police report, bills paid) (5-0)
• Tabled variance request for multiple temporary buildings at 3002 12th Street (5-0)
• Approved storage container conversion home at 3126 1st Street, conditioned on exterior facade completion (5-0)
• Authorized Mayor to direct LJA in prioritizing roads for ARPA project (5-0)
• Approved $1,650 budget for Veterans Day event on November 10, 2024 (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve board minutes, discuss a Power Up Texas presentation, and consider establishing a new application process for board membership. The meeting will also include a closed executive session.

• Approval of September 2024 Board Meeting Minutes
• Presentation on Power Up Texas
• Discuss establishing an application process for BEDC Board membership
• Discuss nominating Nathanial Richardson for EDC board position
• Update on 10ft Street project

City Council Special Session

The Brookshire City Council will discuss ratifying the budget adopted on September 26, 2024. It will consider a debt‑service rate of $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation and a maintenance‑and‑operations rate of $0.56514 per $100. The council will also consider an ordinance approving a tax levy of $0.56514 per $100 of taxable property for the 2024‑2025 fiscal year.

• Ratify the budget adoption dated September 26, 2024
• Consider $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation for debt services
• Consider $0.56514 per $100 assessed valuation for maintenance and operations
• Ordinance to approve a tax levy of $0.56514 per $100 taxable property for FY 2024‑2025

The City Council unanimously ratified the budget adopted on September 26, 2024, and set the total property tax rate for fiscal year 2024-2025 at $.56514 per $100 assessed valuation, with a $0.00 rate for debt services. The tax rate represents a 4.8% decrease from the previous rate. All votes were 5-0.

• Ratified budget adoption from September 26, 2024 (5-0)
• Set debt service tax rate at $0.00 per $100 assessed valuation (5-0)
• Set maintenance and operations tax rate at $.56514 per $100 assessed valuation (5-0)
• Approved tax levy ordinance with total tax rate of $.56514 per $100, a 4.8% decrease (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for 2024-2025

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects and a potential commercial build.

• Public hearing and possible adoption of the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year budget
• Discussion on 12th street expansion and/or improvement by a potential developer
• Discussion on a new commercial build at 540 FM 359 and a possible variance to Resolution 1343
• Approval of the 2024-2025 City of Brookshire holiday schedule
• Review of the August 2024 Brookshire Police Department Monthly Report

The City Council adopted the amended proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 by a 4-1 roll call vote, with Alderman McAnelly voting against. The council also approved the consent agenda, granted a variance to Resolution 1343 for a commercial build at 540 FM 359, and took no action on 12th Street expansion or items from executive session. Public comments raised questions about the elimination of the city administrator position.

• Adopted amended 2024-2025 budget (4-1, McAnelly nay)
• Approved consent agenda including police report, engineering report, minutes, and holiday schedule (5-0)
• Granted variance to Resolution 1343 for commercial build at 540 FM 359 (5-0)
• Took no action on 12th Street expansion/improvement
• Took no action on items from executive session

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will conduct a budget workshop and a public hearing regarding the FY 2024-2025 budget. The board will discuss and potentially approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Public hearing on BEDC FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Discussion and approval of 2024-2025 Budget
• Executive session for economic development, legal counsel, real property, and personnel

AMENDED City Council Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate for 2024-2025

The Brookshire City Council will consider a public hearing on the proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2024‑2025. Routine consent‑agenda items include a bills‑paid report, a municipal courts report, and a resolution ratifying convention center amendments. New business items include discussions on economic‑development committee bylaws, appointing a committee member, and potential bids for trash and banking services. The council will also meet in executive session to discuss the City Administrator's employment and later consider repealing the ordinance that created the City Administrator position.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate for 2024‑2025 fiscal year
• Resolution ratifying convention center amendments (consent agenda)
• Discussion and possible action to adopt new Economic Development Committee bylaws
• Discussion and possible action to appoint Beatrice Compean to the Economic Development Committee
• Discussion and possible action to go out to bid for a new trash service contract

The Brookshire City Council voted unanimously to open an investigation into a $19,000 check written to Jeremiah Hill and all city transactions involving him, including a complete forensic audit. The council also approved new Economic Development Committee bylaws (4-1), approved going out to bid for banking and treasury services (4-1), and tabled a proposal to eliminate the City Administrator position. Several other items were discussed with no action taken.

• Approved opening investigation into $19,000 check to Jeremiah Hill and all city transactions, plus forensic audit (5-0)
• Approved resolution adopting new Economic Development Committee Bylaws (4-1)
• Approved going out to bid for banking and treasury services (4-1)
• Tabled ordinance 22-698-15 to eliminate the City Administrator position
• Accepted consent agenda including bills paid and municipal court reports (5-0)
• Beatrice Compean declined appointment to Economic Development Committee
• No action on municipal court procedures, communication, Veteran's Day funding, credit card usage, trash service bid, hotel motel tax fund, or executive session items

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will hold a special session budget workshop. The body will discuss and review the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

• Review of proposed budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year

The City Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget, with department-by-department explanations from the city administrator. Mayor Pro Tem Richards proposed a reorganization list, including removal of the city administrator and repeal of the ordinance, but no formal action was taken—only direction to staff. The meeting adjourned with a motion that passed 4-0.

• Reviewed proposed 2024-2025 budget (no vote)
• Discussed 2023-2024 under-budget reasons (no vote)
• Proposed reorganization list including city administrator removal (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council Budget Workshop

The Brookshire City Council will hold a Budget Workshop on September 5, 2024 to consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The meeting will follow standard procedures including call to order, public comments, and may enter executive session if needed. No other agenda items are listed for discussion or action.

• Budget Workshop for the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Proposed Budget

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 budget, establish a board membership application process, and consider removing a residency requirement. The board will also discuss administrative duties and potential computer and website replacements.

• Approval of August 22, 2024, board meeting minutes
• Discussion to approve the 2024-2025 BEDC budget
• Discussion to amend bylaws to remove residency requirement
• Discussion to replace current BEDC website with City of Brookshire website
• Discussion to replace BEDC computer with a new computer

City Council

The City Council will consider several local infrastructure and administrative items. Discussions include the creation of a school zone and the approval of a minor plat for a residential development.

• Minor plat for The Reserves at Brookshire near 10th Street and FM 359
• Proposed school zone at Taylor's Playhouse, 4111 Highway 90 East
• Residential properties at 3512 and 3528 South Street
• Late fees on trash service bills
• City of Brookshire Convention Center Rental Agreement

The Brookshire City Council approved the minor plat for The Reserves at Brookshire, changed convention center rental to 10-hour slots and eliminated police security for non-alcohol, non-teen events, and voted to go out to bid for a trash services contract. Several other items were discussed without action, including code enforcement, Grantworks programs, late fees, and a school zone. Future agenda items were added, including an investigation into a $19,000 check.

• Approved consent agenda including August 15, 2024 minutes (5-0)
• Approved minor plat for The Reserves at Brookshire (5-0)
• Approved 10-hour rental time slots for Convention Center (5-0)
• Eliminated police security requirement for Convention Center events without alcohol and not teen events (5-0)
• Motion to go out to bid for trash services contract (5-0)
• Added Veteran's Day consideration for city support to future agenda (5-0)
• Added Clyde Miller to next Executive Session (4-1)
• Added investigation into $19,000 check written to Jeremiah Hill (4-1)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will conduct a budget workshop for 2024-2025 and consider a professional services contract with Esch Development. The board will also address internal leadership nominations and board positions.

• Possible action to approve Esch Development Professional Services contract
• Budget Workshop for 2024-2025
• Nomination of a BEDC president
• Resolution to set director positions and terms
• Nomination for an open board position to be sent to city council

City Council

The City Council will consider approving a proposed tax rate of .56514 per $100 valuation for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The body will also discuss the city budget and review several contracts and appointments.

• Proposed 2024-2025 tax rate of .56514 per $100 valuation
• Engineering services contract with LJA Engineering, Inc. using ARPA funds
• Engagement letter from Baker Tilly for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 audit
• Appointment of 3 new Economic Development Corporation Board members
• Creation of a Brookshire Cultural Committee for special event planning

The City Council approved a proposed tax rate of .56514 per $100 valuation for fiscal year 2024-2025, along with the no new revenue rate of .50060 and voter approval rate of .56514. The council also approved several contracts and appointments, including an audit engagement letter, an engineering services contract with LJA Engineering funded partly by ARPA, and three new EDC board members. A request to create a school zone for Taylor's Playhouse was discussed but not acted on, and the convention center rental policy was reviewed with no action.

• Approved consent agenda including July 2024 reports and prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Baker Tilly engagement letter for single-year audit FY 2021-2022 (3-0)
• Authorized staff to assist Cancer Awareness Walk on October 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved creating a draft for community outreach liaison for special event planning (3-0)
• Appointed Lyndon Stamps, Deniece Odie, Maria Urgocheta to EDC board (3-0)
• Approved engineering services contract with LJA Engineering, paid partly with ARPA funds (3-0)
• Approved proposed tax rate of .56514 per $100 valuation for 2024-2025 (3-0)

City Council Notice of Agenda AMENDED

The City Council will consider amendments to building ordinance setbacks and the acceptance of Waller County certified tax rolls. The body will also discuss repurposing a former fire department building and review records retention policies.

• Review and possible amendment of building ordinance setbacks
• Professional services agreement with Bleyl Engineering for CDBG Mit-Mod GLO Contract No.24-065-058-E568
• Discussion on repurposing 910 Gresham (former fire department) as an EMS Stop
• Read option of Value-Added Property Tax Abatement Guidelines
• Acceptance of certified tax rolls from Waller County Central Appraisal District

The Brookshire City Council approved the certified tax rolls from Waller County Central Appraisal District, adopted the read option of Value-Added Property Tax Abatement Guidelines with added charges and quarterly reports, and approved a professional services agreement with Bleyl Engineering for a CDBG contract. No action was taken on amending building setbacks or repurposing the former fire department building. The council also voted to submit an investigation to the Waller County District Attorney's Office.

• Accepted certified tax rolls from Waller County Central Appraisal District (5-0)
• Approved read option of Value-Added Property Tax Abatement Guidelines with charges and quarterly reports (5-0)
• Approved professional services agreement with Bleyl Engineering for CDBG Mit-Mod GLO Contract No.24-065-058-E568 (5-0)
• Approved improving and rehanging mayor photographs and resetting memorial bricks at city hall (5-0)
• Voted to submit completed investigation to Waller County District Attorney's Office (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special session to decide on new ordinances for emergency management and street parking. The body will also consider equipment purchases for police and public works, and evaluate petitions for release from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Purchase of new radios for the Brookshire Police Department and a new dump truck for Public Works
• Adoption of a new Emergency Management Plan of Action Ordinance and creation of an Emergency Management Committee
• Approval of a home relocation to 3223 Robin Street
• Amendments to the street side parking ordinance for Bains Street and 10th Street
• Petitions for release from ETJ for BGM Land Investments and Terra Prima

The Brookshire City Council held a special session on July 24, 2024, and took several actions. It approved the consent agenda, created an Animal Control Advisory Board with initial members, reinstated a police sign-on bonus program, approved new police radios, approved relocation of a home to 3223 Robin Street, approved purchase of a backhoe for public works, adopted a new Emergency Management Plan, created an Emergency Management Committee, approved two ETJ release petitions, and amended the street-side parking ordinance to include Bains and 10th Streets. The council also voted not to re-appoint Kathy Guy to the Economic Development Corporation Board. Several items were discussed with no action, including code enforcement and residential setbacks.

• Approved consent agenda including police and court reports, minutes, ARPA report, and TMLIRP cyber coverage (4-0)
• Voted not to re-appoint Kathy Guy to EDC Board (3-1)
• Approved creation of Animal Control Advisory Board with bylaws and initial members (4-0)
• Approved reinstating police sign-on bonus program (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new police radios (4-0)
• Approved relocation of home to 3223 Robin Street (4-0)
• Approved purchase of new backhoe for public works (4-0)
• Approved adoption of new Emergency Management Plan and creation of Emergency Management Committee (4-0)

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will meet for a special session to conduct a budget workshop for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This meeting is for considering the upcoming budget.

• FY 2024-2025 Budget Workshop

The City Council met in a special session for a budget workshop on July 22, 2024. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, focused on discussing the FY 2024-2025 budget. The only public comment was from a resident about a tree falling on his fence from a city easement.

• Adjourned at 9:37 pm (5-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The agenda is primarily composed of procedural boilerplate and legal notices. No specific business items, contracts, or decisions are listed for this meeting.

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation board will approve June meeting minutes, consider nominations for an open board seat, and discuss updates on Crystal Lakes and Empire West. The meeting includes a discussion of the 2024‑2025 budget and anticipated projects, as well as a public hearing and possible action on the Brookshire Police Department Flock Safety Camera project. An executive session will be held for confidential matters before the board reports back to the public.

• Approve minutes of the June 18, 2024 special meeting
• Consider nominations for open board position (place 3) for city‑council approval
• Discuss updates on Crystal Lakes and Empire West (Joe Esch)
• Discussion of 2024‑2025 budget and anticipated projects
• Public hearing and possible action on the PD Flock Safety Camera project

City Council

The City Council will discuss several municipal actions including road improvements, budget settings for festivals, and new civil rights policies. The meeting also includes potential decisions on economic development appointments and audit services.

• Repave, install culverts, and cut ditches on 13th Street and Butternut Street
• Set maximum budgets for Cinco de Mayo, Juneteenth, 4th of July, and Christmas festivals
• Adopt Resolution 1486 regarding Civil Rights policies
• Appoint three new Economic Development Corporation board members
• Engage Baker Tilly to perform Single Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2023

The Brookshire City Council approved a motion to reinstate city festivals, including Cinco de Mayo and Juneteenth, with a maximum budget of $72,000. The council also approved the engagement of Baker Tilly for Single Audit Services for Fiscal Year 2023 and adopted resolutions regarding Civil Rights policies and Community Development Block Grant signatories. No action was taken on proposed road improvements for 13th Street and Butternut Street or revisions to the Economic Development Corporation financial policy.

• Approved consent agenda including May police report (4-0)
• Reinstated city festivals with $72,000 max budget (4-0)
• Created animal control fact-finding committee (4-0)
• Approved trial balance for FY 2020-2021 Audit (4-0)
• Approved engagement with Baker Tilly for FY 2023 Single Audit (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1485 for CDBG-MIT signatories (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 1486 regarding Civil Rights policies (4-0)
• Approved FY 2024-2025 Budget Workshop calendar (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The committee will discuss various incentive applications including tax abatements and redevelopment projects. Members will also consider adopting new forms and nominating individuals for open board positions.

• Tax Abatement, Chapter 380, and Redevelopment Project applications
• Economic Development Incentive Application Review and Recommendation form
• Economic Development Committee Agenda Form
• Nominations for open EDC board positions
• Appointment of a check signatory per Resolution 1484

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing a city-sponsored Juneteenth Festival and updating culvert pipe standards and fees. The agenda also includes discussions regarding economic development policies and board appointments.

• Final plat approval for 3511 Stella Rd
• Authorization of a city-sponsored Juneteenth Festival and budget setting
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-729-16 regarding culvert pipe standards and fees
• Removal of Jeremiah Hill and Amanda Neuendorf from the Economic Development Board
• Professional Services Agreement with Grant Works for grant projects

The Brookshire City Council held a special session on June 4, 2024, approving a city-sponsored Juneteenth Festival with a maximum budget of $17,000, adopting a Brookshire Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) Financial Policy, and removing two members from the Economic Development Board. The council also approved a final plat for 3511 Stella Rd. with conditions, adopted Ordinance No. 24-728-16 on culvert pipe standards, appointed two new EDC board members, and directed the police chief to report to the mayor. A vote to approve the 2020-2021 trial balance for audit was tabled, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan was reviewed with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda (minutes, Grant Works agreement, appraisal values, reports, budget calendar) (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved final plat for 3511 Stella Rd. with conditions (4-1)
• Approved BEDC Financial Policy (5-0)
• Approved city-sponsored Juneteenth Festival with $17,000 maximum budget (4-1)
• Tabled 2020-2021 trial balance for audit (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Removed Jeremiah Hill and Amanda Neuendorf from EDC board (4-1)
• Accepted May Tax Collection Report (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 24-728-16 amending culvert pipe standards and fee schedule (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will conduct ceremonial swearing-in ceremonies for three aldermen and a police officer. The council will also consider appointing a Mayor Pro Tem and approving a final plat for 3511 Stella Road.

• Swearing in of city council aldermen for positions 3, 4, and 5
• Swearing in of Police Officer Ricky Feild
• Recognition of promotions for Sergeant Matthew Drake and Sergeant Marvin Foley
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem for a one-year term
• Approval of final plat for 3511 Stella Road

The City Council approved a 50/50 cost-sharing partnership with Royal Independent School District for a new demographic study. Council also voted to remove attorney-client privilege from an investigative report to allow the police department to pursue charges.

• Approved consent agenda including March 26 and April 18 minutes, monthly reports, and April bills (3-0-1)
• Approved 50/50 partnership agreement with Royal Independent School District for demographic study (4-0)
• Approved removal of attorney-client privilege from investigative report to authorize police to pursue charges (4-0)

City Council CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

The Brookshire City Council meeting scheduled for May 16, 2024, was cancelled due to weather. No items were discussed or decided during this session.

• Swearing in of new aldermen
• Swearing in of Police Officer Ricky Feild
• Recognition of promotions for Matthew Drake and Marvin Foley
• Final plat for 3511 Stella Road

City Council

The City Council will meet to take action on the results of the May 4, 2024, elections. This includes canvassing results for city council positions 3, 4, and 5, as well as the special election regarding a Home Rule Charter.

• Canvass results for City Council positions 3, 4, and 5
• Canvass results for the Home Rule Charter special election

The Brookshire City Council held a special meeting on May 15, 2024 and approved two resolutions canvassing the results of the May 4, 2024 election: one for city council positions 3, 4 and 5, and one for a special election to adopt a Home Rule Charter. Both motions passed 3-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:08am.

• Approved resolution canvassing May 4, 2024 election results for council positions 3, 4 and 5 (3-0)
• Approved resolution canvassing May 4, 2024 special election to adopt a Home Rule Charter (3-0)
• Adjourned at 10:08am (3-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a partnership with Royal Independent School District to share costs for a demographic study. The meeting also includes the approval of several routine consent agenda items and an executive session regarding legal counsel and personnel.

• 50/50 partnership agreement with Royal Independent School District for a new demographic study
• Approval of March 26, 2024 Special City Council Meeting minutes
• Approval of April 18, 2024 Town Hall Meeting minutes
• Approval of April 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting minutes
• Brookshire Municipal Court and Police Department monthly reports for April 2024

City Council approved a 50/50 cost-sharing partnership with Royal Independent School District for a new demographic study. The Council also voted to remove attorney-client privilege from an investigative report to allow the police department to pursue charges.

• Approved consent agenda including March 26 and April 18 minutes, monthly reports, and April bills (3-0-1)
• Approved 50/50 partnership agreement with Royal Independent School District for demographic study (4-0)
• Approved removal of attorney-client privilege from investigative report to authorize police to pursue charges (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a town hall meeting to discuss the May 2024 election measure regarding whether to adopt a Home Rule Charter for the City of Brookshire.

• Discussion of May 2024 election measure for Home Rule Charter adoption

The City Council held a Town Hall meeting to explain the Home Rule Charter measure scheduled for the May 4, 2024 election. Council members and the City Attorney answered citizen questions about the charter's impact on the city manager role, annexation, and eminent domain. No new ordinances, budgets, or resolutions were voted on during this session.

• Town Hall meeting held to discuss May 4 Home Rule Charter ballot measure
• City Administrator confirmed name change to City Manager does not alter salary or authority
• Council clarified that eminent domain powers exist under state law regardless of charter adoption
• Council stated the city cannot advocate for or against the charter measure
• No new business items were voted on or approved

City Council

The City Council will review the draft of the Home Rule Charter for the May 4, 2024, special election. The meeting includes the swearing in of two new police officers and a discussion on sponsoring a casino night event.

• Swearing in of Todd Norsworthy and Fabian Vasquez as Brookshire Police Officers
• Review of draft Home Rule Charter for May 4, 2024, special election
• Bidding for landscaping and irrigation work following sidewalk grant project
• City sponsorship of Denim and Diamonds Casino Night benefiting Royal Education Foundation
• Resolution authorizing signatories for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program

City Council approved a resolution authorizing signatories for the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. The council also voted against sponsoring a Royal Education Foundation event and approved bidding for landscaping and irrigation work.

• Approved bidding for landscaping and irrigation work (All-0)
• Approved Resolution 1478 authorizing signatories for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program (All-0)
• Denied city sponsorship of Denim and Diamonds Casino Night for Royal Education Foundation (4-1)
• Approved March 2024 Police Department and Municipal Courts reports (All-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Economic Development Corporation 4B Board will meet to discuss and potentially act on a new financial policy. The board will also consider approving nominations for positions 5, 6, and 7 on the Economic Development 4B Committee.

• Approval of financial policy
• Nominations for places 5, 6, and 7 on the Economic Development 4B Committee

Economic Development Committee 4B CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED

The scheduled April 8, 2024, meeting for the Economic Development Committee 4B has been cancelled and rescheduled. The original agenda included discussions on financial policy and committee nominations.

• Discussion of financial policy
• Approval of nominations for places 5, 6, and 7 on the Economic Development 4B Committee

City Council Special Meeting

The Brookshire City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a reorganization of the Public Works Department and personnel, a resolution for a property sale at 5th and Cooper Streets, and an ordinance to remove property from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. They will also consider a mosquito control contract, a draft Home Rule Charter, and routine consent agenda items. The meeting includes public comments and an executive session.

• Reorganization of Public Works Department and personnel
• Resolution for purchase and sale agreement for property at NE corner of 5th and Cooper Streets
• Ordinance to remove property from ETJ (petition by RPDC, Inc.)
• Contract for Mosquito Control with Global Pest Control Services
• Draft Home Rule Charter approval

City Council approved a draft of the Home Rule Charter and a purchase and sale agreement for property at 5th and Cooper Streets. The council also authorized a mosquito control contract and the opening of a Public Works Superintendent position.

• Approved draft of the Home Rule Charter (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 1477 for property purchase and sale at 5th Street and Cooper Street (5-0)
• Approved ordinance to remove property from Extraterritorial Jurisdiction per RPDC, Inc. petition (5-0)
• Approved 2024 mosquito control service agreement with Global Pest Control Services (5-0)
• Approved opening the position for Public Works Superintendent (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items including ARPA report and Choice Partners CO-OP agreement (5-0)
• Approved March 7, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 abstentions)