Brookshire public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss entering an interlocal agreement for animal control services with Waller County, review a food truck ordinance, and address traffic safety at two intersections. The council will also consider purchasing a lift for the Public Works Department and appointing a new council member.

• Interlocal Agreement for Animal Control Services with Waller County
• Review Food Truck Ordinance No. 16-607-12
• Traffic safety at FM 362 & 2 1/2 St and FM 359 & 2 1/2 St
• Purchase BendPak HDS-14XT four-post lift for Public Works Dept.
• Appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant City Council Seat, Place 3

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss several contracts and administrative resolutions. The body will consider a preliminary plat for a new business and review proposals for software and retention services.

• Preliminary Plat for Quiktrip Store 4649 at 541 FM 1489
• Contract with RCI for Retention Services
• ZacTax Proposal for Software Migration Services
• Resolution No. 1505 regarding Waller County Appraisal District Election of Board Directors
• Bylaws of the City of Brookshire Youth Advisory Commission

The Brookshire City Council approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting and several reports, including the Code Enforcement and GrantWorks reports. It adopted Resolution No. 1505, delegating the city’s appraisal district votes to Alderwoman McDade for the 2026‑2027 term. The council also approved the Youth Advisory Commission bylaws, a retention services contract with RCI, the ZacTax software migration proposal, a preliminary plat for a QuikTrip store, and a separation agreement for the Public Works superintendent.

• Approved November 20 council minutes (3-0)
• Approved Code Enforcement Report (3-0)
• Approved GrantWorks and LJA Engineer reports (3-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1505 to cast appraisal district votes (3-0)
• Approved Youth Advisory Commission bylaws (3-0)
• Approved contract with RCI for retention services (3-0)
• Approved ZacTax software migration proposal (3-0)
• Approved preliminary plat for QuikTrip Store at 541 FM 1489 (3-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will consider designs for amphitheater tables, benches, and restrooms. The board will also discuss joining the Waller County Economic Development Partnership and the Brookshire Chamber of Commerce.

• Design of tables and benches for the amphitheater
• Amphitheater restrooms
• Hwy 90 lighting
• Joining the Waller County Economic Development Partnership (WCEDP)
• Joining the Brookshire Chamber of Commerce

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting and directed staff to propose three dates in January 2026 for a Town Hall on the 12th Street project. It authorized a police Lexipol subscription, a kitchen remodel at the Disaster Recovery Facility, and the publication of a Request for Qualifications for City Attorney services. The council also gave the mayor pre‑approval to move reserve funds as needed and approved an update to the investigation of former council member Tony McAnelly. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0).

• Approve November 6 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Direct staff to present three possible Town Hall dates for 12th Street project (4‑0)
• Approve update to investigation of former Council Member Tony McAnelly (4‑0)
• Approve and publish RFQ for City Attorney services (4‑0)
• Approve DRC Kitchen Remodel Proposal from Preferred Facilities Group (4‑0)
• Authorize Police Department contract with Lexipol for $12,462.30 subscription (4‑0)
• Pre‑approve mayor to move reserve funds as needed (4‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (4‑0)

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will consider selecting a contractor to install a generator at the Public Works, Annex, and Disaster Recovery building. It will also review a proposal to change the per‑diem travel allowance for employees. Several ordinances—including a No Camping ordinance, a trash‑collection contract using the Make Brookshire Beautiful fund, and a Youth Advisory Council application—will be discussed for possible approval.

• Select contractor to install a generator at Public Works, Annex, and Disaster Recovery building (Item 7)
• Amend the per diem amount for employee travel (Item 8)
• Approve “No camping” Ordinance #25‑741-16 (Item 9)
• Approve use of the “Make Brookshire Beautiful” fund to hire a contractor for trash pickup at Katy Fwy condor (I‑10/FM 359) (Item 10)
• Approve Youth Advisory Council Application (Item 11)

The council approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting. It selected contractors to install generators at the Public Works, Annex, and Disaster Recovery buildings and raised the employee travel per diem from $45 to $65 per day. Several ordinances were adopted, including a No Camping ordinance, a trash‑pickup contract using the Make Brookshire Beautiful fund, a Youth Advisory Council application, and ordinances on request management and junk removal. The council also authorized a public auction of surplus property, removing item 12.

• Approved selection of contractor for generators at Public Works, Annex, and Disaster Recovery buildings (3-0)
• Approved raising employee travel per diem from $45 to $65 per day (3-0)
• Approved No Camping Ordinance #25-741-16 (3-0)
• Approved use of Make Brookshire Beautiful fund to hire contractor for trash pickup at I-10/FM 359 (3-0)
• Approved Youth Advisory Council application (3-0)
• Approved Ordinance #25-742-16 to manage excessive, repetitive, or burdensome requests (3-0)
• Approved Junk Ordinance #25-743-16 (3-0)
• Authorized public auction for surplus property, removing item 12 (3-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve minutes and a financial report, discuss joining the Waller County Economic Development Partnership, and consider purchasing staff attire. The meeting will include a presentation on Ezee Fiber and a closed executive session.

• Approval of BEDC Minutes for October 2, 2025
• October Financial Report
• Presentation on Ezee Fiber
• Discussion to join Waller County Economic Development Partnership
• Discussion to purchase professional attire for BEDC staff and board

City Council

The Brookshire City Council meeting on Oct 16, 2025 will discuss and possibly act on several items. Items include hiring a company to update the Police Department policy manual, entering an agreement with Flock Cameras, approving a variance for ACE Hardware, addressing past‑due payments for the Crystal Lake TIRZ, and authorizing a contractor to install Christmas lights at City Hall, Hwy 90, Police Station and Museum. The council will also consider contracts and engineering services for drainage, road repairs, and stormwater maintenance.

• Hire a company to update the City of Brookshire Police Department policy manual (Mayor Richards)
• Enter into an agreement with Flock Cameras for the City of Brookshire (Mayor Richards)
• Approve a variance application for ACE Hardware (Mayor Richards)
• Approve past‑due payments for Crystal Lake TIRZ (Mayor Richards)
• Approve hiring a contractor to install Christmas lights on City Hall, Hwy 90, Police Station, and Museum (Mayor Richards)

The Brookshire City Council approved a series of actions, including a variance for ACE hardware parking requirements, hiring contractors for Christmas lights ($4,546.50) and a sprinkler system ($6,000), and authorizing payments and contracts for police policy manual quotes, Flock Cameras, and past‑due engineering bills. All motions carried with votes ranging from 3‑1 to 4‑0. The council also approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approved minutes of Oct 2, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Approved hiring two more quotes for Police Department Policy Manual (4‑0)
• Approved agreement with Flock Cameras (3‑1)
• Approved variance application for ACE hardware parking (4‑0)
• Approved past‑due payments for Crystal Lake TIRZ (4‑0)
• Approved hiring Pro Christmas Lights for city sites at $4,546.50 (4‑0)
• Approved payment of past‑due engineering bill for Gunda Corporation (4‑0)
• Approved hiring Murf Turf Sprinklers & Water Management for sprinkler system at $6,000 (4‑0)

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will discuss several zoning and engineering matters. Items include granting a sign variance for QuikTrip, approving a carport variance at 4031 Stellar Rd, and authorizing LUA Engineering to evaluate financial assistance for Lakeside HOA. The council will also consider creating a zoning presentation, converting a vacant Captain position to an Assistant Chief, and other engineering updates.

• Grant sign variance for QuikTrip (LJA)
• Approve variance for carport at 4031 Stellar Rd (Mayor Richards)
• Authorize LUA Engineering to assess financial assistance for Lakeside HOA
• Approve City Attorney to create a presentation for zoning
• Convert vacant Captain position to Assistant Chief

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve staff memberships with national economic development councils, discuss updates on highway lighting and amphitheater facilities, and approve the minutes and financial report from September.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 BEDC minutes
• September Financial Report
• Update on LED lighting on Highway 90
• Discussion to approve staff membership in Texas Economic Development Council
• Discussion to approve staff membership in International Economic Development Council

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the fiscal year 2026 budget and property tax rate. The meeting also includes discussions on speed limits, employee holiday schedules, and city contracts.

• Public hearing on proposed budget for Fiscal Year Ending 2026
• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 25-738-16 adopting the General Budget for Fiscal Year Ending 2026
• Public hearing on proposed property tax rate for Fiscal Year Ending 2026
• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 25-739-16 adopting the Property Tax Rate for Fiscal Year Ending 2026
• Discussion and possible approval of Ordinance 25-740-16 altering speed limits

The council approved Ordinance 25-738-16 adopting the general budget for fiscal year 2026 and Ordinance 25-739-16 setting the property tax rate for that year. It also approved Ordinance 25-740-16 changing speed limits, the employee holiday schedule, and several development and grant items. All motions passed with unanimous votes of the three members present.

• Adopted FY 2026 general budget (Ordinance 25-738-16) – approved
• Adopted FY 2026 property tax rate (Ordinance 25-739-16) – approved
• Changed speed limits (Ordinance 25-740-16) – approved
• Approved 2025-2026 employee holiday schedule – approved
• Approved Final Plat for “Purdy Place” at 605 Purdy Street – approved
• Approved Hotel/Motel grant for Veteran’s Event – approved
• Appointed Alderwoman McDade to Waller County Appraisal Board (Resolution 1503) – approved
• Appointed Amber Allison, Nathaniel Richards, and Rodney Blouin to Economic Development Corp. Board – approved

City Council

The City Council will review city reports and consider actions on several administrative and community items. Key discussions include apartment living conditions, homes in the 100-year flood plan area, and personnel issues in executive session.

• Request for E&G Real Estate Properties LLC to relocate a home to 1220 Kellner Rd.
• Discussion and possible action on vendor booth fees for festivals.
• Appointment of a board member to the Waller County Appraisal District Board.
• Proposed changes to the Open Records Request process.
• Approval of 2026 festival dates.

The Brookshire City Council approved several actions, including appointing Alderwoman McDade to the Waller County Appraisal District Board. It also increased festival vendor booth fees, approved relocation of a home for E&G Real Estate Properties LLC, and set the 2026 festival dates. Additional approvals covered compensatory‑time banking for exempt employees, a $5,000 hotel/motel fund, and removal of diesel tanks from the police department lot.

• Approved minutes of Special City Council Budget Workshop (4-0)
• Appointed Alderwoman McDade to Waller County Appraisal District Board (4-0)
• Increased festival vendor booth fees to $100 per event (4-0)
• Approved relocation of home for E&G Real Estate Properties LLC to 1220 Kellner Rd (4-0)
• Approved 2026 festival dates, Option A (4-0)
• Approved banking up to 40 hours of compensatory time for exempt employees (4-0)
• Approved $5,000 hotel/motel fund with 50% released after approval (4-0)
• Approved removal of diesel tanks from police department lot to PW (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation board will consider several items, including approval of the FY 2026 budget. The meeting also includes discussion of staffing needs, lighting improvements around restrooms and the amphitheater, and a project manager's report. An executive session will be held for economic development, legal counsel, and real‑property deliberations.

• Consent agenda: approve minutes for August 7 and August 19, 2025; approve August financial report
• Discuss and possible action to fill remaining positions
• Discuss and possible action for lighting around restrooms and amphitheater
• Project Manager's Report (Mr. Bautisto)
• Discussion and action to approve the BEDC FY 2026 Budget (Mr. Bautista)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution for a tax abatement agreement with Grundfos CBS, Inc. The body will also discuss establishing reinvestment zones for ACE/Hometown Hardware and Giammalva Properties.

• Public hearing and possible action on tax abatement for Grundfos CBS, Inc. in Reinvestment Zone #3
• Proposed reinvestment zone notices for ACE/Hometown Hardware and Giammalva Properties
• Interlocal Participation Agreement with TASB Energy Cooperative
• Site Marketing Agreement with Diamond Communications
• Approval of a home placement at 3224 Robin St.

The Brookshire City Council approved the minutes of prior meetings and adopted Resolution 1502 to execute a tax abatement agreement with Grundfos CBS, Inc. It also approved several agreements—including an interlocal participation agreement with TASB Energy Cooperative and a site marketing agreement with Diamond Communications—plus the sale of a surplus upright piano and the upcoming Cancer Walk event. All motions passed unanimously (4‑0) and were signed by Mayor Richards.

• Approved minutes of Regular City Council meeting (Aug 7, 2025) (4-0)
• Approved minutes of Special City Council Budget Workshop meetings (Aug 6 & 13, 2025) (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 1502 for tax abatement agreement with Grundfos CBS, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved interlocal participation agreement with TASB Energy Cooperative (4-0)
• Approved site marketing agreement with Diamond Communications (4-0)
• Approved surplus property sale of upright piano (4-0)
• Approved Cancer Walk event for Oct 11, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved placement of a home at 3224 Robin St. (4-0)

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 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Review of proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

The council reviewed the proposed FY2025‑2026 budget presented by Mayor Richards. The council agreed to move forward with the budget, which keeps the tax rate at .56514 per valuation and includes proposed pay increases for the judge and prosecutor. A motion to adjourn was approved with four votes in favor.

• Approved moving forward with FY26 budget (no tax increase)
• Motion to adjourn approved (4 ayes)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board Budget Workshop

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss potential projects and take action on the FY 2026 Budget. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss economic development, legal counsel, and real property.

• Approval of the BEDC FY 2026 Budget
• Discussion regarding possible BEDC projects
• Executive session on real property deliberations
• Executive session for economic development discussions
• Executive session for consultation with legal counsel

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 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Review of proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

The council met on August 13, 2025 to discuss the proposed 2025‑2026 budget. Department heads presented their requests, but no vote or approval on the budget was recorded. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure and land use items, including the award of an ARPA road project and preliminary plats for two developments. The body will also consider updates to sign and junk vehicle ordinances and the purchase of a generator for the Public Works Facility.

• Award of ARPA Road Project to S.H.A.C. Engineered LLC
• Preliminary Plat approvals for South Street Plaza (4513 South Street) and Purdy Place (605 Purdy Street)
• Purchase of a generator for Public Works Facility at 1215 Kenney Street
• Amendments to Ordinance No. 25-737-16 (Signs) and Junk Vehicle Ordinance No. 17-633-13
• Interlocal Agreement with Waller County for AD Valorem assessment and collection

The council approved hiring interim police chief Holly Green, placing her on a 90‑day probation (4‑0). It also approved a $2,166.12 hotel/motel grant, an interlocal agreement with Waller County for ad valorem assessment, and a $600 increase in non‑resident convention‑center rental fees, among other items.

• Approved hiring interim police chief Holly Green, 90‑day probation (4‑0)
• Approved Hotel/Motel Grant for Bless the Block & Community Event $2,166.12 (3‑0, Nayes: Mayor Pro Tem Green)
• Approved Interlocal Agreement with Waller County for AD Valorem assessment (4‑0, Nayes: 6)
• Approved purchase of generator for Public Works Facility at 1215 Kenney Street (4‑0)
• Approved amendments to Ordinance No. 25‑737‑16 Chapter 46 "Signs" (4‑0)
• Approved raise of Convention Center rental fees for non‑residents to $600 (4‑0)
• Approved hiring Virtual CFO Service for bank reconciliation (4‑0)
• Approved award to S.H.A.C. Engineered LLC for ARPA Road Project (4‑0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation board will review the July financial report and provide a budget update. An executive session will be held to discuss economic development, legal counsel, and real‑property matters. Public comments are limited to five minutes per speaker and no decisions will be made on those comments.

• Approval of meeting minutes for July 10, 2025 (Consent Agenda)
• Review of July financial report
• Budget update presentation
• Executive session on economic development, legal counsel, and real‑property issues
• Updates on amphitheater sign, restrooms, lighting, and Brookshire Welcome Sign

City Council Budget Workshop

The City Council will hold a special session budget workshop to discuss and review the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

• Review of proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

The council accepted all capital outlay projects for inclusion in the 2025‑2026 budget. It approved a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for city employees, with merit raises up to 5% based on evaluations. The council also set the budget amounts for city events, including $4,000 for National Night Out and $25,000 for July 4th. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑aye vote.

• Accepted all Capital Outlay Projects for inclusion in the budget
• Approved 3% cost‑of‑living increase for city employees (merit raises up to 5%)
• Approved $4,000 budget for National Night Out
• Approved $20,000 budget for Christmas event
• Approved $15,000 budget for MLK event
• Approved $15,000 budget for Cinco De Mayo event
• Approved $15,000 budget for Juneteenth event
• Approved $25,000 budget for July 4th event

City Council Special Meeting CANCELED

The City of Brookshire, Texas, has canceled its scheduled Special City Council meeting for July 10, 2025. The agenda included items such as approving minutes, discussing a hotel/motel grant, and an interlocal agreement for tax assessments.

• Canceled Special City Council Meeting
• Approval of Special City Council Meeting minutes
• Hotel/Motel Grant for Bless the Block & Community Event
• Interlocal Agreement for AD Valorem assessment and Collection
• Purchase of a generator for Public Works Facility at 1215 Kenney Street

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 2024-2025 budget and potential budget amendments for community events. The body will also consider several personnel hires and property-related requests from residents.

• Approval of Ordinance No. 25-736-16 FY 2024-2025 Budget
• Request to place a modular home at 3207 Stella Rd
• Request to place a container at 3126 1st Street
• Purchase of property or designation of an area for a food truck park
• Purchase of a 4WD mid-size utility tractor with a boom mower

The Brookshire City Council approved the FY 2024‑2025 budget and a series of procurement and project actions, all by a 4‑0 vote. It also approved a modular home placement, tabled a hotel/motel grant, and took no action on a container request. Several contracts and purchases were authorized, and the regular council meeting date was moved to July 10, 2025.

• Approved FY 2024‑2025 budget (4‑0)
• Approved RFQ for Grant Administrator/Company (4‑0)
• Approved hiring a Project Manager (4‑0)
• Approved placing modular home at 3207 Stella Rd (4‑0)
• Tabled Hotel/Motel Grant for Bless the Block event (4‑0)
• Amended budget to include City Organized Community Events (4‑0)
• Entered contract with Tyler Technology (Incode) (4‑0)
• Moved July 3, 2025 regular council meeting to July 10, 2025 (4‑0)

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will hold a public hearing on designating a commercial‑industrial reinvestment zone under Texas Tax Code Chapter 312, and will discuss Ordinance No. 25-735-16 that would create “City of Brookshire Reinvestment Zone #3.” The meeting also includes routine consent‑agenda items, updates on city finances, and several new‑business proposals such as a bond issue for road facilities and a sign variance at 3905 11th Street.

• Public hearing on the proposed commercial‑industrial reinvestment zone (Ordinance No. 25-735-16)
• Consent agenda items: minutes from Special City Council meetings on May 14 and May 22, 2025
• Proposed bond issuance for road facilities within Defined Area No. 1 of the Brookshire Municipal Water District
• Sign variance request for a sign located at 3905 11th Street
• Purchase of a backup generator for the Emergency Management Facility (Old Fire Station)

The council voted 4‑0 to adopt Ordinance No. 25‑735‑16, creating the City of Brookshire Reinvestment Zone #3 for commercial‑industrial tax abatements. It also appointed Alderman Green as Mayor Pro Tem, authorized bonds for road facilities, and approved funding for the July 4 fireworks celebration. Additional approvals covered remodeling the Annex Building, a city‑wide clean‑up, a backup generator for the Emergency Management Facility, and a bid process for disaster cleanup and recovery.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25‑735‑16 designating Reinvestment Zone #3 (4‑0)
• Elected Alderman Green as Mayor Pro Tem (4‑0)
• Authorized issuance of bonds for road facilities in Defined Area No. 1 of the Brookshire Municipal Water District (4‑0)
• Approved July 4 fireworks budget and fees (4‑0)
• Approved remodel of the Annex Building into office space (4‑0)
• Approved city‑wide clean‑up scheduled for July 24‑27 (4‑0)
• Approved purchase of a backup generator for the Emergency Management Facility (4‑0)
• Approved going out for bids for a disaster cleanup and recovery agreement (4‑0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will elect a President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. The board will also consider adding tables and restrooms to the amphitheater. An executive session is scheduled for economic development, legal, and real property discussions.

• Election of President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer
• Possible action on adding tables and restrooms at the amphitheater
• Nomination of board members Deniece Odie and Michael Kosar
• Approval of May 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding real property and economic development

City Council Special Meeting

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss entering an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Development Agreement with IDV Development Services and to consider adopting a resolution supporting Municipal Utility Districts.

• Discussion of Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Development Agreement with IDV Development Services
• Discussion of Resolution No. 1501 regarding Municipal Utility Districts
• Executive session for consultation with legal counsel

The Brookshire City Council voted 3‑0 to enter into an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Development Agreement with IDV Development Services, LLC. It also voted 3‑0 to adopt Resolution No. 1501 supporting the creation of Municipal Utility Districts, including Waller County MUD No. 69. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Development Agreement with IDV Development Services, LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 1501 for Municipal Utility Districts, including Waller County MUD No. 69 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

AMENDED City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet to canvass the returns for the May 3 General Municipal Election and swear in the new Mayor, City Council members, and City Secretary. The body will also consider agreements for parade road closures and municipal service contracts.

• Resolution 1499: Canvassing and declaring results of the May 3, 2025, General Municipal Election
• Resolution 1500: Multi-year agreement with Texas Department of Transportation for parade road closures
• Proposal for animal control services
• Brookshire Municipal Water District contract for trash service collection
• Purchase of a new dump truck for Public Works

The council approved the canvassing of the May 3, 2025 election results (Resolution 1499). It also adopted a multi‑year agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for annual parade route closures (Resolution 1500), approved animal‑control services, and approved a contract with the Brookshire Municipal Water District for trash collection. A motion to purchase a new public‑works dump truck was tabled, and the council approved a historical marker honoring the Jackson family. The new city secretary, mayor and council members were sworn in.

• Approved Resolution 1499 to canvass May 3, 2025 election results
• Approved Resolution 1500 establishing multi‑year parade route agreement with TxDOT (4‑0)
• Approved animal‑control services proposal (4‑0)
• Approved Brookshire Municipal Water District trash‑service contract (4‑0)
• Approved historical marker for Jackson family at 13 Street (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 regular council meeting (4‑0)
• Tabled purchase of new dump truck for Public Works
• Sworn in new City Secretary, Mayor and Council members

AMENDED City Council

The council approved Resolution 1498, adopting tax‑abatement guidelines and criteria. It also authorized the mayor to sign a Letter of Intent with Grundfos CBS Inc., approved Resolution 1497 for Community Development Block Grant signatories, and voted to hire an auditor to review city accounts. Additional approvals included the consent agenda, consulting and department‑head reports, and a motion to review employee background‑check procedures.

• Adopted Resolution 1498 tax‑abatement guidelines (4‑0)
• Authorized mayor to sign Letter of Intent with Grundfos CBS Inc. (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1497 authorizing CDBG signatories (4‑0)
• Approved consent agenda items including April 17 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved consulting reports (Southwest Tax, Code Enforcement, GrantWorks ARPA Road Project, LJA Engineer) (4‑0)
• Approved department head reports (Public Works, City Secretary, Police, Municipal Courts, Financial) (4‑0)
• Approved hiring an auditor to review city accounts (3‑1)
• Approved review of employee background‑check process (4‑0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation board will approve routine items such as meeting minutes and the April financial report. It will discuss possible actions on petty cash, hiring a consultant, and adding tables and restrooms to the amphitheater. An executive session is scheduled for closed‑door discussions on economic development, legal counsel, and real‑property matters.

• Approve BEDC meeting minutes for April 2025 (consent agenda)
• Review April financial report and monthly deposits (consent agenda)
• Discuss possible reinstatement of petty cash
• Discuss possible hiring of an Economic Development consultant
• Discuss possible addition of tables and restrooms at the amphitheater

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss routine items like approving minutes and consider actions on streetlights, the City Hall roof, and renaming 13th Street to Jackson Street. The meeting includes a closed session for legal counsel consultation and economic development negotiations.

• Discussion on renaming 13th Street to Jackson Street
• Discussion on streetlights at the Hangar
• Discussion on City Hall roof repair
• Discussion on Brown Tract Development Agreement
• Discussion on unauthorized cameras in City Council Chambers

The council approved the minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting and authorized a contract to estimate City Hall roof repairs. It adopted a proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month and voted to waive vendor permit fees for the FFA Spring Fling at Hovas Park. The council also denied Scott Industries' request to waive tax penalties and approved a motion to include the relocation of commemorative bricks in a landscape project in front of City Hall.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved contract to obtain roof repair estimate for City Hall (4-0)
• Approved proclamation for April Fair Housing Month (4-0)
• Approved waiver of vendor permit fees for FFA Spring Fling at Hovas Park (4-0)
• Denied Scott Industries request to waive tax penalties (4-0)
• Approved inclusion of commemorative bricks relocation in City Hall landscape project (4-0)

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve March meeting minutes and a financial report. The board plans to discuss updates on an EDC credit card, a welcome sign, and a vacant board position. The meeting will include a closed session for economic development discussions and legal counsel consultation.

• Approval of March 6, 2025, BEDC meeting minutes
• March financial report
• Discussion on EDC credit card update
• Discussion on Brookshire Welcome Sign
• Discussion on vacant board position

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will consider routine items on the consent agenda and discuss road repair equipment, animal control hiring, and the exterior of the Public Works building. The meeting will also include updates on code enforcement and a closed session regarding former employees.

• Consider road repair zipper equipment purchase
• Consider hiring Animal Control officers
• Consider refurbishing Public Works building exterior
• Consider lights outside City Hall
• Closed session on former City Administrator separation

The council approved several consent agenda items and voted to keep no fees for residents. It authorized hiring D Hauer Construction to repair the exterior of the Public Works building for $58,785. The council also appointed a temporary second signature on checks and terminated the police department's social media contract with Abbie Ferguson. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda items a, b, e, j (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved consent agenda items c, d, f, g, h, i (except k) (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved no fees for Brookshire residents and to keep security in place (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved hiring D Hauer Construction for Public Works building exterior repairs, $58,785.00 (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved LaKethia Connor as temporary second signature on checks (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved Ms. Dunn to oversee social media and issue termination notice to Abbie Ferguson (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved termination of Brookshire Police Department's social media contract with Abbie Ferguson (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (Ayes: 4, Nay: 0)

City Council Special Meeting

The Brookshire City Council will discuss preparing bid solicitations for outside lawn care services and for remodeling the Hovas Park Club House. They will also consider assigning signature authority for the city’s bank account at New First Bank. The council will hold an executive session to consult legal counsel, deliberate personnel matters, and discuss engaging special counsel under Resolution 1496.

• Prepare bid solicitation for outside lawn care services
• Prepare bid solicitation for Hovas Park Club House remodeling
• Assign signature authority for City of Brookshire’s bank (New First Bank)
• Engage Special Counsel (Denton Navarro Rocha Bernal & Zech, P.C.) under Resolution 1496
• Executive session to discuss legal counsel consultation and personnel matters

The council unanimously approved bid solicitations for lawn‑mowing services and for remodeling the Hovas Park Club House. It also approved hiring Ms. Connor as full‑time City Secretary and retaining the law firm Denton Navarro Rodrigue Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. as special counsel. Resolution 1496, authorizing the mayor to sign the engagement letter with that firm, was approved. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved bid solicitation for lawn‑mowing services for Hovas Park and other city facilities (4‑0)
• Approved bid solicitation for Hovas Park Club House remodel (4‑0)
• Tabled assignment of signature authority on City of Brookshire bank (4‑0)
• Approved hiring Ms. Connor as full‑time City Secretary (4‑0)
• Approved hiring Special Counsel law firm Denton Navarro Rodrigue Bernal Santee & Zech, P.C. (4‑0)
• Approved Resolution 1496 authorizing the mayor to execute an engagement letter with the Special Counsel (4‑0)
• Approved all agenda items (4‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)

City Council CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025, was cancelled. The cancellation was due to a lack of quorum.

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Brookshire Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve meeting minutes and a financial report, discuss invoices and bank statements, and consider bids for park amenities and a museum history display.

• Approval of BEDC Meeting Minutes for February 6, 2025
• February Financial Report
• Discuss and possible action regarding invoices and bank statement
• Discuss and possible action going out for bids on Hovas Park Club House
• Discuss and possible action addressing drainage and flooding at the Donigian Museum

AMENDED City Council

The council will hold a public hearing and vote on a tax‑abatement agreement with SRPF/Empire West Phase II and Texas Inc. They will also act on routine consent‑agenda items, consider a variance request for 213 Water Ave., and discuss new‑business proposals such as a traffic study on Kettner Rd. and FY26 budget preparation. Several matters will be moved to executive session for personnel, legal and economic‑development issues.

• Public hearing and action on tax abatement agreement with SRPF/Empire West Phase II and Texas Inc.
• Consent agenda: approval of February 20, 2025 meeting minutes and New First Bank account balance
• Variance request for 213 Water Ave.
• Request for traffic study on Kettner Rd.
• Discussion of FY26 budget preparation

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will discuss and possibly approve a contract with Waller County to provide election services for the May 3, 2025 general election, and a contract with Brookshire Municipal Water District to begin billing for trash services. Additional items include installing a street light on Solomon Lane, hiring an animal control officer, and scheduling a workshop for the Master Thoroughfare Plan.

• Approve contract with Waller County for May 3, 2025 election services
• Approve contract with Brookshire Municipal Water District to start trash billing
• Discuss installation of a street light on Solomon Lane
• Discuss hiring an animal control officer
• Discuss schedule for a Master Thoroughfare Plan workshop

City Council

The Brookshire City Council will meet to discuss calling the May 3, 2025, general election, approve a police take-home vehicle list, and consider changing 13th Street to Jackson Street. The agenda also includes discussions on a police substation, EDC funds, and a renovation at 1215 Kenney Street.

• Call election for May 3, 2025, for Mayor and Alderman positions
• Approve plat for 915 Purdy Street
• Change street name from 13th Street to Jackson Street
• Approve scope of services for renovation at 1215 Kenney Street
• Discuss police take-home vehicles and lease vehicles

Economic Development Corporation 4B Board

The Economic Development Corporation will review updates on the Hovas Park ball field and signage for the amphitheater and city welcome. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss economic development, legal counsel, real property, and personnel.

• Updates on Hovas Park Ball Field
• Updates on Welcome Sign
• Updates on Amphitheater Sign
• Executive session regarding real property and economic development

City Council

The City Council will review routine financial and police reports and discuss several administrative appointments. The body is considering a building code variance for a pipeyard expansion and the adoption of the Waller County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Variance request for Empire West Bldg. #3 Pipeyard Expansion at 100 Empire Blvd
• Resolution adopting the new Waller County Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Appointment to fill Economic Development Committee vacancy
• Appointment of associate judge Shelytha Alexander Simmons
• Discussion on obtaining a 3rd party contractor quote for a city-wide drainage project

City Council CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM

The Special Session City Council meeting scheduled for January 8, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. No actions were taken on the proposed agenda items.