Montgomery public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure projects and development agreements. The body is deciding on the issuance of certificates of obligation and the design of downtown and roadway improvements.

• Resolution to publish Notice of Intention to Issue Certificates of Obligation
• Authorization for the City Engineer to begin design of the Downtown Improvements Project
• Final Plats for Briarley Phase 1B Sections 4, 5, and 6
• Design of Phase II of the Buffalo Springs Drive and CB Stewart Roadway Reconstruction project
• Acceptance of a public lift station in Briarley Phase 1A Section 3

The council accepted the consent agenda and a resolution affirming its annual investment policy review. It tabled the Community Center item pending a site visit and more information. The council authorized architectural and engineering services for the Municipal Complex and accepted several lift stations, formally ending their warranty periods and releasing the associated maintenance bonds. All motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Accepted Consent Agenda and investment policy review resolution – all present voting in favor
• Tabled Community Center item for further information – all present voting in favor
• Authorized municipal complex architectural and engineering services – all present voting in favor
• Accepted lift station in Briarley Phase 1A – all present voting in favor
• Ended warranty and released maintenance bond for lift station in Montgomery Bend Development – all present voting in favor
• Ended warranty and released maintenance bond for Montgomery Bend Section 1 (excluding sidewalks) – all present voting in favor
• Ended warranty and released maintenance bond for Montgomery Bend Section 2 (excluding sidewalks and trees) – all present voting in favor

City Council

The Montgomery City Council will hold a workshop meeting on December 9, 2025. The agenda includes a public forum where speakers may comment for up to three minutes. The only substantive workshop item is a discussion on the Municipal Complex design‑build, and no action will be taken on any item.

• Public Forum – citizens may speak for up to three minutes each
• Discussion on Municipal Complex Design Build (discussion only, no action)
• Call Meeting to Order
• Pledges of Allegiance
• Adjourn

The City Council workshop reviewed a preliminary design update for the new municipal and police department building. Architect Jon Stevens presented the test‑fit phase, floor plans, and early cost ideas. Council members asked questions but no motions, votes, or approvals were recorded.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The provided agenda for the December 2, 2025, meeting contains only file names and no specific action items, proposals, or discussion topics. No substantive business is listed in the source text.

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved the Final Plats for Briarley (formerly Redbird Meadows) Sections 4, 5, and 6. It also approved a new wall sign at 401 College Street Suite 220 and a 10 × 20‑foot accessory structure at 706 Caroline Street (2‑1 vote). Minutes for October 8 and November 4, 2025 were amended, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved amendment to October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor)
• Approved amendment to November 4, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor)
• Approved Final Plats for Briarley Sections 4‑6 (all present in favor)
• Deferred Preliminary Plats for Briarley Sections 7‑8 to next month
• Approved new wall sign at 401 College Street Suite 220 (all present in favor)
• Approved 10 × 20‑ft accessory structure at 706 Caroline Street (2‑1 vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (all present in favor)

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation meeting agenda for November 18, 2025 only references PDF files titled "Agenda 11-18-25-600PM" and "Agenda 11-18-25" as well as meeting minutes. No specific agenda items, resolutions, or proposals are detailed in the provided text. The agenda therefore appears to be procedural boilerplate without substantive items.

The board approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes, making the record official. It voted unanimously to authorize the City Engineer to begin design work on the Downtown Improvements Project, which will combine pavement repairs, storm‑water upgrades, and water‑line replacement for the downtown area. The board took no action on the real‑property matter discussed in closed session. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized City Engineer to begin design of Downtown Improvements Project (unanimous)
• No action taken on closed‑session real‑property item
• Adjourned the special meeting (unanimous)

City Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that meeting materials and minutes are available for review separately.

The City Council unanimously approved special‑use permits for Weekley Homes, J. Patrick Homes, and Perry Homes to place temporary construction trailers on residential lots at 703, 707, and 710 Gunner Court in the Redbird Meadows (Briarley) development. The Council also accepted the quit‑claim deed transferring ownership of streets in Lake Creek Village to the city. The consent agenda, which included several resolutions and an audit services agreement, was accepted with all present voting in favor.

• Approved Weekley Homes special‑use permit for 703 Gunner Court (all present voted in favor)
• Approved J. Patrick Homes special‑use permit for 707 Gunner Court (all present voted in favor)
• Approved Perry Homes special‑use permit for 710 Gunner Court (all present voted in favor)
• Accepted quit‑claim deed for Lake Creek Village Homeowners Association (all present voted in favor)
• Accepted Consent Agenda covering workshop minutes, council minutes, board appointments, audit agreement, and permit renewal (all present voted in favor)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop meeting for discussion only, with no actions to be taken. The session focuses on long-term city planning, branding, and economic development strategies.

• Discussion on Envision Montgomery 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Top 10 Priority Actions
• Discussion on Downtown Montgomery Comprehensive Plan
• Presentation by Taylor Robertson on city brand refresh
• Discussion on the Municipal Complex
• Discussion on the Montgomery Industrial Attraction Action Plan

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that no specific items for decision or discussion were listed in the provided text.

The commission unanimously accepted the October 08, 2025 meeting minutes and recommended John Fox, Daniel Gazda, and Jeff Glaser for two‑year reappointment terms. It also approved the final plat for Montgomery Bend Section 3 (Dev. 2203) and the preliminary plats for the Briarley (Redbird Meadows) Kammerer Drive Extension and Pond A1 (Dev. 2006). The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Accepted October 08, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting in favor)
• Recommended John Fox, Daniel Gazda, and Jeff Glaser for reappointment (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Final Plat for Montgomery Bend Section 3 (Dev. 2203) (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Preliminary Plats for Briarley (Redbird Meadows) Kammerer Drive Extension and Pond A1 (Dev. 2006) (all present voting in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m. (all present voting in favor)

Crime Control and Prevention District

The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will review the minutes and packet for the October 27, 2025 meeting. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The agenda consists only of document references.

The board approved the consent agenda, which included the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes and recommendations to reappoint three members for two‑year terms ending September 1, 2027. The board corrected the listed date for the next quarterly meeting from January 26, 2006 to January 26, 2026. No action was taken on the financial reports, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved consent agenda (all present in favor)
• Approved reappointment of Carol Langley, Nelson Cox, and TJ Wilkerson for two‑year terms (all present in favor)
• Amended next meeting date from Jan 26, 2006 to Jan 26, 2026 (all present in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:04 p.m. (all present in favor)
• No action taken on financial reports for periods ending July 31, 2025 and August 31, 2025

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation meeting has no agenda text available. The agenda is listed as 'No Agenda' and the body directs residents to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed
• Meeting materials available for review
• Minutes available for review

The board approved a resolution to fund design, fabrication, and installation of wayfinding signs for up to $850,000. It also authorized the City Administrator to sign a contract with LED Partners once the City Council approves the expenditure. The board recommended reappointment of three members, terminated the Ardurra/Kimley Horn contract, and approved the August 2025 financial report.

• Approved $850,000 wayfinding signage project (all present voting in favor)
• Authorized City Administrator to sign LED Partners contract, pending City Council approval (all present voting in favor)
• Recommended reappointment of Dan Walker, Casey Olson, and Wade Nelson for two‑year terms (all present voting in favor)
• Authorized termination of Ardurra/Kimley Horn contract (all present voting in favor)
• Approved August 2025 financial report (all present voting in favor)
• Accepted September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting in favor)

City Council

The Montgomery City Council will vote on routine consent agenda items, including approval of recent meeting minutes and a resolution authorizing signers for city bank accounts. It will also set public hearings for three temporary construction‑trailer permits on Gunner Court and consider a special use permit for a restaurant with a drive‑through at 22205 FM 1097 (Waterstone on Lake Conroe). Additional actions include authorizing escrow agreements for two proposed developments and a lease for a seasonal food‑service operation at 14426 Liberty Street.

• Approve City Council meeting minutes from August 12, August 26, September 9, September 15, and September 22, 2025 (items 4‑8).
• Call public hearings on November 10, 2025 for temporary construction‑trailer permits at 703, 707, and 710 Gunner Court in the Briarley development (items 11‑13).
• Hold a public hearing and consider a special use permit for a restaurant with accessory drive‑through service at 22205 FM 1097 (Waterstone on Lake Conroe) (items 14‑15).
• Authorize the Mayor to sign escrow agreements for Montgomery Flex LLC (2.73‑acre) and Cox Communities LLC (2.5731‑acre) development projects (items 16‑17).
• Authorize the Mayor to sign a lease for a seasonal small‑scale food service business at 14426 Liberty Street (item 18).

The council accepted the consent agenda with all present voting in favor. It approved a special‑use permit for Cruz Real Estate Ventures to build a restaurant with an accessory drive‑through at 22205 FM 1097, also with all present voting in favor. The council authorized the mayor to sign escrow agreements and the city engineer to prepare feasibility‑study memos for two separate developments (Montgomery Flex LLC and Cox Communities LLC), each motion passing with all present voting in favor.

• Accepted consent agenda (all present voting in favor)
• Approved special‑use permit for Cruz Real Estate restaurant with drive‑through at 22205 FM 1097 (all present voting in favor)
• Authorized mayor to sign escrow agreement with Montgomery Flex LLC and engineer to prepare feasibility study (all present voting in favor)
• Authorized mayor to sign escrow agreement with Cox Communities LLC and engineer to prepare feasibility study (all present voting in favor)

City Council

The Montgomery City Council will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the city's bonding capacity and utility rates. The agenda includes a presentation on financing the Water Plant and Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements, a $27.445 million project funded through Tax & Revenue Certificates of Obligation Series 2026 with 20‑ and 30‑year amortizations. No formal action will be taken; the items are for discussion only. A public forum will allow residents to comment on any city matters.

• Discussion on the City’s bonding capacity
• Discussion on the City’s utility rates
• Presentation on utility system improvement projects – Water Plant & Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Tax & Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026, $27.445 M project cost, 20‑ and 30‑year amortizations
• Public forum for resident comments (3‑minute limit per speaker)

The workshop reviewed the city's bonding capacity, impact‑fee balances, and proposed water and sewer rate increases to fund upcoming water and wastewater plant projects. Engineers presented projected fee revenues and potential revenue from rate changes, estimating about $1.1 million additional annual revenue. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded; the council indicated further action would require a future ordinance.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission has not provided an agenda for the October 8, 2025 meeting. The notice directs participants to review the meeting minutes for details. No specific items such as rezoning, contracts, or ordinances are listed.

The commission accepted the September 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning minutes. It approved the preliminary plats for Briarley (formerly Redbird Meadows) Sections 4‑6, covering about 690 homes. It also approved special‑use permits for temporary construction trailers at 703, 707, and 710 Gunner Court, each set to expire on December 31, 2027 with specified conditions. The meeting was adjourned.

• Accepted September 2, 2025 minutes – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved Preliminary Plats for Briarley Sections 4‑6 (≈690 homes) – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved special‑use permit for temporary construction trailer at 703 Gunner Court – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved special‑use permit for temporary construction trailer at 707 Gunner Court – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved special‑use permit for temporary construction trailer at 710 Gunner Court – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Adjourned the regular meeting – motion carried with all present voting in favor

City Council

The City Council meeting on September 22, 2025, did not have a published agenda. Attendees are directed to review the meeting minutes for details of any actions taken. No specific items were listed in the agenda materials.

The City Council accepted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the Old Plantersville Waterline project and entered a one‑year warranty, accepted the final plat for Legacy Grove Section 1, authorized the Mayor to sign a consent to encroachment for 1000 Foster Drive LLC, and accepted the engineer’s recommendation to award AR Turnkee Construction the College Street Drainage Repair contract. All motions carried with all present voting in favor.

• Accepted consent agenda – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved Old Plantersville Waterline project and one‑year warranty – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Accepted final plat for Legacy Grove Section 1 (Dev. No. 2409) – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Authorized Mayor to sign Consent to Encroachment for 1000 Foster Drive LLC (Dev. No. 2208) – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Accepted engineer’s recommendation to award AR Turnkee Construction the College Street Drainage Repair contract – motion carried with all present voting in favor

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation has not posted an agenda for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the available meeting minutes instead.

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, the Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with BCS, and a resolution to move its meetings from monthly to quarterly. The board also authorized staff to proceed with the wayfinding sign project at a bid of $948,270.75. No action was taken on the July 2025 financial report.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Chapter 380 Economic Development Incentive Agreement with BCS, authorizing the MEDC President to sign (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-03 to change MEDC meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly (all present voting in favor)
• Authorized staff to move forward with Wayfinding Sign Project with LED Partners at $948,270.75 (all present voting in favor)
• No action taken on the July 2025 Financial Report (discussion only)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (all present voting in favor)

City Council

The City Council meeting on September 15, 2025, has no agenda posted. Participants are directed to consult the meeting minutes and packet documents for details of any actions taken.

The council approved the FY2026 operating budget (Ordinance 2025-12), which raises property‑tax revenue by $292,343 (13.20%). It also adopted the 2025 maintenance & operations tax rate of $0.3258 per $100 and the debt service tax rate of $0.0742 per $100, together setting the overall ad valorem tax rate at $0.4000 per $100. All motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Adopted FY2026 operating budget (Ordinance 2025-12) – all present voted aye
• Adopted 2025 maintenance & operations tax rate $0.3258 per $100 – all present voted aye
• Adopted 2025 debt service tax rate $0.0742 per $100 – all present voted aye
• Adopted 2025 overall ad valorem tax rate $0.4000 per $100 – all present voted aye

City Council

The agenda for the September 9, 2025 City Council meeting is not available. The document states that residents should review the minutes instead.

• City Council Minutes 09-09-25-600PM.pdf
• City Council Packet 09-09-25-600PM.pdf
• City Council Packet 09-09-25.pdf

The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑11, raising water and wastewater impact fees by 17 %. It also approved rezoning of the 58.952‑acre Lone Star Cowboy Church tract and the 11.084‑acre BCS Capital tract. A special‑use permit for an H‑E‑B restaurant drive‑through was granted. All consent‑agenda items, including several meeting rescheduling and cancellation requests, were accepted unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑11 impact‑fee increase (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Lone Star Cowboy Church tract (58.952 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of BCS Capital LLC tract (11.084 acres) (unanimous)
• Approved special‑use permit for H‑E‑B restaurant drive‑through (31.97‑acre site) (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda to reschedule Sep 23 meeting to Sep 22 (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda to reschedule Nov 11 meeting to Nov 10 (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda to cancel Nov 25 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted consent agenda to cancel Dec 23 meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The provided record contains only references to meeting packets and minutes without specific items for decision or discussion.

The commission approved the August 5 minutes. It recommended a special‑use permit for a restaurant with a drive‑through at 22205 FM 1097, with owner‑linked conditions. It denied the parking‑space variance request for the BCS Capital multifamily project. It also recommended the final plat for Legacy Grove Section 1.

• Approved acceptance of August 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended special‑use permit for restaurant with drive‑through at 22205 FM 1097, tied to owner (3‑1)
• Denied variance request to reduce off‑street parking for BCS Capital multifamily (unanimous)
• Recommended final plat for Legacy Grove Section 1 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution to hold a public hearing on September 9, 2025 for H‑E‑B, LP’s special‑use permit application. The consent agenda items, including that resolution, were accepted by a unanimous vote of all present members. The partnership agreement with Montgomery Neighbors Magazine was tabled.

• Approved resolution to hold public hearing on H‑E‑B special‑use permit (unanimous vote)
• Accepted consent agenda items cumulatively (unanimous vote)
• Tabled partnership agreement with Montgomery Neighbors Magazine (no vote recorded)

Crime Control and Prevention District

The board accepted the July 28 minutes, changed its meeting schedule to quarterly, approved a firearms training range agreement with the Valhalla Trust, and authorized the chief to sign it. It also approved $10,000 from the district fund for training structures at the leased range and accepted the May‑June financial reports. All motions passed with all present members voting in favor.

• Accepted July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed meeting schedule from monthly to quarterly (unanimous)
• Approved firearms training range agreement and authorized chief to sign (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 funding for training structures at the leased range (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for periods ending May 31 and June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The commission approved the July 09 workshop meeting minutes and accepted the May and June 2025 financial reports, both unanimously. It authorized President Jeff Angelo to sign an interlocal agreement to acquire 213 Prairie Street. The board also confirmed continuation of several community events, discontinued the snow party, kept event management under city oversight, and scheduled pending project updates for future agendas.

• Approved July 09 workshop meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted May and June 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Authorized President Jeff Angelo to sign interlocal agreement for 213 Prairie Street (unanimous)
• Continued community events: Trick-or-Treat, Lone Star Street Dance, Light Up the Park, Halloween and Christmas parades (unanimous)
• Discontinued the snow party (unanimous)
• Kept event management under city oversight (unanimous)
• Scheduled pending project updates for upcoming agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:52 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda, which included approvals for several prior meeting minutes, a land purchase, a video‑production contract, and two rezoning hearing resolutions. It then approved Resolution 2025‑27, adopting the Montgomery County Emergency Communication District budget for fiscal year 2026. The council also appointed Paul Virgadamo to represent the city on the district board and granted an alcohol beverage license to Napoli’s Italian Grill & Bar.

• Accepted consent agenda (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑22 to purchase 0.2458 acres (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑23 for video promotional services (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑24 to hold rezoning public hearing for 58.952‑acre tract (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑25 to hold rezoning public hearing for 11.084‑acre tract (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑26 to reschedule public hearing on impact‑fee amendments (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑27, Montgomery County Emergency Communication District FY2026 budget (all present voting in favor)
• Approved City of Montgomery Alcohol Beverage License for Napoli’s Italian Grill & Bar (all present voting in favor)

City Council

The City Council voted to adjourn the workshop meeting at 7:32 p.m. The motion was made by Council Member Czulewicz, seconded by Council Member Fox, and carried with all present voting in favor. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned workshop meeting (motion carried with all present voting in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved a rezoning recommendation for Lone Star Cowboy Church’s 58.952‑acre property, shifting most of the land to institutional use. It also approved a rezoning adjustment for BCS Capital LLC’s 11.084‑acre portion of a 12.15‑acre tract, and granted a special use permit for a restaurant drive‑through on a 31.97‑acre site. The commission approved a partial re‑plat for Hills of Town Creek Section 5 and rescheduled the October 7, 2025 meeting to October 8, 2025. No action was taken on an accessory structure proposal at 706 Caroline Street, allowing the owner to revise the plans.

• Accepted consent agenda (all present voting in favor)
• Approved rezoning of 58.952‑acre Tract 1 for Lone Star Cowboy Church (all present voting in favor)
• Approved rezoning of 11.084‑acre portion of Tract 2‑G for BCS Capital LLC (all present voting in favor)
• Approved special use permit for restaurant with drive‑through on 31.97‑acre tract (all present voting in favor)
• Approved partial re‑plat for Hills of Town Creek Section 5 (Dev. No. 2406) (all present voting in favor)
• Took no action on accessory structure at 706 Caroline Street, allowing revision
• Approved rescheduling of Oct 7, 2025 meeting to Oct 8, 2025 (all present voting in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all present voting in favor)

Crime Control and Prevention District

The board accepted the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a $17,929 payment to cover half of the November 2024 joint election costs. The proposed FY26 budget was also approved. All motions passed with the votes recorded.

• Accepted June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $17,929 payment for 50% of November 2024 election costs (5-1)
• Approved FY26 budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council accepted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved a special use permit for Texas First Bank at 19940 Eva Street. It adopted amendments to the city policies on holidays and vacation leave, and gave first‑reading approvals for a video promotion project, a land purchase, a flood‑victim solidarity resolution, and scheduled a public hearing on impact‑fee changes.

• Accepted consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Texas First Bank special use permit at 19940 Eva Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy Manual amendment on holidays (Resolution 2025-19) (unanimous)
• Adopted Policy Manual amendment on vacation leave (Resolution 2025-20) (unanimous)
• Accepted first reading of video promotion expenditure ($29,300) (unanimous)
• Accepted first reading of purchase of 0.2458 acres of land (unanimous)
• Approved resolution supporting Central Texas flood victims (Resolution 2025-21) (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing on impact‑fee ordinance amendment for August 26 (unanimous)

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation approved a resolution to purchase 0.2458 acres of land at Montgomery Townsite 03, Block 16 for $230,000. The board also approved a $29,300 contract with Pioneer Production Services, LLC for a promotional video, authorized the purchase of up to $7,000 in six Surface Pro tablets for commission members, and adopted the FY2026 annual budget. All motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved purchase of 0.2458 acres of land for $230,000 (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved $29,300 video production contract with Pioneer Production Services, LLC (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved purchase of up to $7,000 for six Surface Pro tablets for commission members (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved the MEDC FY2026 Annual Budget (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved items for future agendas: wayfinding project update and downtown engineering update (motion carried with all present voting in favor)

City Council

The City Council held a workshop meeting on July 14, 2025. Council members discussed the Texas Municipal Retirement Services plan, holiday and vacation policy amendments, a compensation study, and the FY2026 budget, but deferred decisions on those items to the July 22 regular meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was carried with all present voting in favor.

• Adjourned workshop meeting – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Holiday policy amendment – postponed to July 22 regular meeting
• Vacation policy amendment – postponed to July 22 regular meeting
• Retirement plan option – discussed, no vote taken
• Compensation study – discussed, no decision made
• FY2026 budget – discussed, no decision made

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation met on July 9, 2025, and established a quorum. After discussing the proposed FY 2026 budget, the board took no formal actions on the budget. A motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Langley, seconded by Secretary Londeen, and carried with all present voting in favor.

• Motion to adjourn the workshop meeting carried with all present voting in favor

City Council

The City Council accepted the consent agenda items for the May 13 and May 22 meetings. It also approved Resolution 2025-17 to hold a public hearing on July 22, 2025, regarding Texas First Bank's special use permit application. Both motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Accepted consent agenda items (May 13 and May 22 minutes) – all present voting in favor
• Approved Resolution 2025-17 to hold public hearing July 22 for Texas First Bank special use permit – all present voting in favor

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved several actions, all with unanimous support. Daniel Gazda was elected Vice Chairman. The commission approved the replacement of posts at 14420 Liberty Street and recommended a special‑use permit for a financial facility at 19940 Eva Street. It also scheduled public hearings for two rezoning requests.

• Elected Daniel Gazda as Vice Chairman (all present voting in favor)
• Approved the June 11, 2025 Planning & Zoning meeting minutes (all present voting in favor)
• Approved replacement of existing posts at 14420 Liberty Street (all present voting in favor)
• Recommended approval to City Council of a special‑use permit for a financial facility at 19940 Eva Street (all present voting in favor)
• Scheduled two public hearings (Aug 5 & Sep 2, 2025) for rezoning of 58.952‑acre Tract 1 (all present voting in favor)
• Scheduled two public hearings (Aug 5 & Sep 2, 2025) for rezoning of 12.15‑acre Tract 2‑G (all present voting in favor)
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:39 p.m. (all present voting in favor)

City Council

The council unanimously approved Resolution 2025-15 authorizing the City Administrator to execute documents for purchasing property from Ward Investments, L.L.C. It also unanimously approved Resolution 2025-16 authorizing the sale of approximately 4.681 acres to Montgomery Independent School District. A discussion on rezoning 63 acres on Summit Park Drive was held, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved Resolution 2025-15 for property purchase from Ward Investments, L.L.C. (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025-16 for sale of ~4.681 acres to Montgomery ISD (all present voting in favor)
• Discussion on rezoning 63 acres on Summit Park Drive – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting carried (all present voting in favor)

Crime Control and Prevention District

The board approved the Crime Control and Prevention District minutes from May 19, 2025 with all present voting in favor. The board then approved a motion to adjourn the regular meeting at 6:21 p.m., also with all present voting in favor. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 6:21 p.m. (unanimous)

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It set the MEDC budget workshop for July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The board authorized the city administrator to negotiate the purchase of real property for the city. The meeting was then adjourned with all members voting in favor.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled MEDC budget workshop for July 9, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Authorized city administrator to negotiate land purchase (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:49 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council voted to reject the continuation of the Professional Services Agreement with Retail Strategies, LLC for the Downtown Strategies initiative. The Council also rejected the agreement for Retail Recruitment, with all present members voting in favor of each motion. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Reject Downtown Strategies consulting agreement (all present in favor)
• Reject Retail Recruitment consulting agreement (all present in favor)
• Adjourn meeting (all present in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Montgomery Planning & Zoning Commission approved the bi‑annual water and wastewater impact fees for recommendation to City Council. It also recommended denial of a fast‑food drive‑through permit, approved five new historic‑district signs, and approved improvements at 826 College Street and a variance for the HEB development. Several items, including the Vice Chair election and a roof‑over‑patio request, were tabled until the July 1 meeting.

• Approved bi‑annual water and wastewater impact fees (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of fast‑food drive‑through permit at 21049 Eva St (unanimous)
• Approved installation of five new signs at 21012 Eva St (3‑1)
• Recommended Jeff Glazer for Board appointment (unanimous)
• Approved improvements to 826 College St with conditions on tree removal (unanimous)
• Approved variance for HEB Development No. 2402 (unanimous)
• Tabled Vice Chair election until July 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled roof‑over‑patio request at 14335 Liberty St until July 1, 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

The council accepted consent agenda items #4‑8, including the special use permit request and escrow agreement, with all present voting in favor. They also approved the financial audit for the fiscal year ending September 30 2024, again with unanimous support. No other actions were taken; the H‑EB development agreement was discussed but not acted upon.

• Accepted consent agenda items #4‑8 (special use permit, escrow agreement, etc.) – all present voting in favor
• Approved the Financial Audit for fiscal year ending Sep 30 2024 – all present voting in favor
• Discussed draft H‑EB development agreement – no action taken

City Council

The City Council held a workshop meeting to review preliminary FY2026 budget proposals from Finance, Administration, Police, Public Works, Municipal Court, and Water & Sewer departments. No formal approvals or votes on budget items were recorded. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was carried with all present voting in favor.

• Adjourned workshop meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Montgomery City Council approved a temporary manufactured home at 413 Westway Drive to establish voter residency. The council also approved the Partial Replat for Jadak Manor Section 1 Tract 2 at 1005 College Street. Finally, the council approved the Partial Replat for Buffalo Springs Section 2, combining lots 28, 29, and 30. All motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved temporary manufactured home at 413 Westway Drive (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Partial Replat for Jadak Manor Section 1 Tract 2, 1005 College Street (all present voting in favor)
• Approved Partial Replat for Buffalo Springs Section 2, combining lots 28‑30 (all present voting in favor)

City Council

The Montgomery City Council held a workshop where Finance Director Maryann Carl presented an overview of the FY2026 budget planning process and the new ClearGov platform. The council also reviewed a detailed water and sewer rate analysis presented by Chris Roznovsky, covering proposed rate changes for single‑family, commercial, multi‑family, irrigation, and institutional customers. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The board approved the consent agenda items, including the March 18 and April 15 meeting minutes, with all present voting in favor. It also approved the revised marketing logo, a $3,000 grant for the 2025 Freedom Festival, and a partnership agreement with Viewpoint and Dennis Quaid Studio Productions (capped at $30,000), each motion carried with all present voting in favor. The board set a budget workshop for June 3 at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned the meeting, again with unanimous support.

• Approved consent agenda minutes (March 18 & April 15) – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved revisions to the marketing logo – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved grant request for 2025 Freedom Festival (up to $3,000) – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Approved partnership agreement with Viewpoint and Dennis Quaid Studio Productions (cost capped at $30,000) – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Set MEDC budget workshop for Tuesday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. – motion carried with all present voting in favor
• Adjourned the regular meeting – motion carried with all present voting in favor

Crime Control and Prevention District

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. Michael Ghutzman was sworn in for Place 7. The next district meeting was scheduled for June 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned with all present voting in favor.

• Accepted April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all present in favor)
• Administered oath to Michael Ghutzman for Place 7
• Scheduled next meeting for June 30, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting (all present in favor)

City Council

The council appointed Council Member Fox as Mayor Pro‑Tem. It approved the consent agenda items correcting March minutes and approving April special‑meeting minutes. Resolutions 2025‑11 and 2025‑12 were adopted to schedule public hearings on a TriPointe Homes mobile‑home exception and a K. Hovnanian construction trailer. The council voted to take no action on a petition to remove a property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.

• Approved consent agenda item correcting March 25 minutes (all present in favor)
• Approved consent agenda item for April 7 special‑meeting minutes (all present in favor)
• Appointed Council Member Fox as Mayor Pro‑Tem (all present in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑11 to hold a public hearing May 27, 2025 (all present in favor)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑12 to hold a public hearing June 10, 2025 (all present in favor)
• Took no action on petition to remove property from ETJ (motion carried, all present in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved partial replats for Jadak Manor and Buffalo Springs, approved improvements to properties at 602 College Street and 14335 Liberty Street, and granted a special‑use permit for a temporary trailer at 235 South Rose Marie Lane. The commission also recommended to City Council a variance for the Villages of Montgomery development and approved preliminary plat extensions for Lone Star Ridge and Legacy Grove. All motions were carried, with vote counts ranging from unanimous to 3‑2 approvals.

• Approved partial replat for Jadak Manor Section 1 Tract 2 at 1005 College St (unanimous)
• Approved partial replat for Buffalo Springs Section 2 (unanimous)
• Approved improvements to 602 College St in Historic Preservation District (4‑0‑1)
• Approved roof over patio at 14335 Liberty St in Historic Preservation District (3‑2)
• Approved special‑use permit for temporary trailer at 235 South Rose Marie Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended variance to City Council for Villages of Montgomery setbacks and lot sizes (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year preliminary plat extension for Lone Star Ridge Section 2 (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Legacy Grove Section 1 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council and MEDC members reviewed the proposed development agreement with BCS Capital, examining cost estimates, tax revenue projections, and reimbursement scenarios. Council members raised concerns about the financial risk to taxpayers and the split of costs and revenues. No formal vote, approval, denial, or postponement of the agreement was recorded.

City Council

Mayor Pro-Tem Olson moved to let Chief Solomon, interim city administrator, sign the sale of the Clepper Street property and the purchase of the Liberty Street property. Council Member Langley recused herself, and the motion carried with three Ayes and one Nay vote by Carol Langley (3‑1). Council Member Fox moved to adjourn the special meeting, and the motion passed unanimously.

• Authorized Chief Solomon to sign sale of Clepper Street property (3-1)
• Authorized Chief Solomon to sign purchase of Liberty Street property (3-1)
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting carried unanimously

Crime Control and Prevention District

The board accepted the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes and approved the financial report for the period ending March 31, 2025, with all present members voting in favor. No action was taken on the proposed budget amendment; it remains for future discussion. The next CCPD meeting was scheduled for May 19 at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted Jan 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Approved financial report for period ending Mar 31, 2025 (all present voted in favor)
• No action taken on budget amendment discussion
• Scheduled next CCPD meeting for May 19 at 6:00 p.m.
• Adjourned the meeting

City Council

The City Council voted to enter into an agreement with Sourcewell to access its cooperative purchasing program. The council also approved the Villages of Montgomery (Dev. No. 2502) escrow agreement. Both motions carried with all present members voting in favor.

• Approved agreement with Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved Villages of Montgomery (Dev. No. 2502) escrow agreement (motion carried with all present voting in favor)
• Approved Consent Agenda items 5 (Council Workshop Meeting Minutes) and 6 (Quarterly Investment Report) (motion carried with all present voting in favor)

City Council

The April 21, 2025 City Council workshop was held for discussion only, with no formal actions taken. Evergreen Solutions, LLC presented its compensation and classification study for the City of Montgomery. Council members asked questions about the study’s timeline and findings, but no votes or approvals were recorded.

Montgomery Economic Development Corporation

The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation board approved a $500 grant for the March For Our Military event and a $175 grant for a Lions Club advertisement, each with all present members voting in favor. The board also voted to adjourn the meeting, again with all present members in favor. No other decisions were made.

• Approved $500 grant for March For Our Military (all present in favor)
• Approved $175 grant for Lions Club full‑page ad (all present in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:11 p.m. (all present in favor)

City Council

The council met in closed session to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of the City Administrator. When the meeting reconvened in open session, no action was taken on that matter. The council then adjourned the special meeting by a unanimous vote.

• No action taken on City Administrator personnel matters (closed session)
• Motion to adjourn special meeting carried unanimously

City Council

The council accepted the February 25 and March 11 meeting minutes on the consent agenda. It approved the Lone Star Ridge Section 1 WSD&P construction plans. It approved a TPDES permit amendment for the Stewart Creek wastewater plant to increase flow to 0.83 MGD. It approved an amendment to the development agreement with Tri‑Pointe Homes for the Legacy Grove sanitary sewer bypass pumping.

• Accepted City Council minutes (Feb 25, 2025) – unanimous
• Accepted City Council minutes (Mar 11, 2025) – unanimous
• Approved Lone Star Ridge Section 1 WSD&P plans (Dev. No. 2404) – unanimous
• Approved TPDES permit amendment for Stewart Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant to 0.83 MGD – unanimous
• Approved amendment to Development Agreement with Tri‑Pointe Homes for Legacy Grove (Dev. No. 2409) – unanimous

City Council

The Montgomery City Council met in closed session to discuss the City Administrator appointment, then reconvened in open session. No action was taken on the personnel matter. The council then adjourned the special meeting by a motion that was carried with all present voting in favor.

• Item A (City Administrator personnel matter): No action taken
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting carried (all present in favor)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the March 4 meeting minutes. It also approved moving an existing sign from 305 Prairie St to 301 Prairie St in the Historic Preservation District. A new wall sign at 308 Caroline St was approved, and two shingle‑type signs at 401 College St were approved by a 4‑aye, 1‑nay vote.

• Approved March 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved relocation of sign from 305 Prairie St to 301 Prairie St (unanimous)
• Approved new wall sign at 308 Caroline St (unanimous)
• Approved two shingle‑type signs at 401 College St (4 Ayes, 1 Nay)

City Council

The March 24, 2025 City Council workshop in Montgomery reviewed a proposed 32‑acre mixed‑use development. All agenda items were marked for discussion only, and the council took no formal action, approvals, or votes on the project.