Montgomery County public meetings in 2024
28 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation will discuss and possibly act on several items, including awarding the Re‑Branding Initiative, a grant application for the Lily Pyle Montgomery Cleanup Project, ideas to enhance the Light Up the Park event, and updates on McCown Street infrastructure and Wayfinding signs. The board will also review the minutes from the October 15 and November 7 meetings, receive a finance report, and consider reappointing expiring board members. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Awarding the Re‑Branding Initiative from among bid proposals
- Grant application on behalf of Lily Pyle for the Montgomery Cleanup Project
- Suggestions to enhance and add value to the Light Up the Park event
- Discussion of McCown St. infrastructure and new construction/development
- Status update on Wayfinding signs
Crime Control And Prevention District Board
The Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District Board will vote on adopting its Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and strategic plan. Board members will also elect a President and Vice President, appoint a secretary and treasurer, and draw lots to assign seat numbers. The board will align its fiscal year with the city's October‑to‑September schedule and discuss a potential budget and sales‑tax data update.
- Adopt the Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District Vision, Mission, and Strategies
- Election of the President and Vice President of the board (one‑year terms)
- Appointment of Maryann Carl as treasurer and selection of a board secretary
- Draw lots for seat positions numbered 1 through 7
- Adopt a budget year of October 1 through September 30 to align with the city fiscal year
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will consider reauthorizing building permit fees for residential and commercial construction, along with an annual update to the Public Improvement District No. 1 assessment plan. The meeting will also include routine items such as approving meeting minutes and authorizing the sale of police equipment.
- Consideration of building permit fee reauthorization
- Public Hearing on building permit fee reauthorization
- Consideration of Public Improvement District No. 1 assessment plan update
- Authorization to sell police equipment for $200.00
- Consideration of an Escrow Agreement for a Jack in the Box development
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss and potentially approve final plats for two residential sections. The body will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from September and November 2024.
- Approval of final plat for Montgomery Bend Section 3
- Approval of final plat for Hills of Town Creek Section 5
- Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes from September 03, 2024 and November 05, 2024
Crime Control And Prevention District Board
The Crime Control and Prevention District Board will meet to discuss the formal creation of the district and the finalization of election results. The board will also address statutory requirements for establishing the board.
- Order declaring election results final and the district created
- Action items to meet statutory regulations for establishing the Board
- Approval of June 25, 2024, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will discuss the employment contract of City Administrator Gary Palmer and the potential termination of the assistant city administrator/director of planning and development. The body will also consider appointing an interim city administrator and canvassing results from the November 5, 2024, special election.
- Employment contract of City Administrator Gary Palmer (salary $185,000.00 per annum)
- Possible termination of the assistant city administrator/director of planning and development
- Appointment of an interim city administrator
- Canvassing results for the creation of the Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District
- Canvassing results for extending Mayor and Council terms from two years to four years
Crime Control And Prevention District Board
The Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting originally scheduled for November 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM has been rescheduled. The new date and time are Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM. No agenda items were listed in the notice.
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will hold a public hearing on a special‑use permit for a paramedical and fine‑line tattoo business at 14375 Liberty Street. Council members will vote on several ordinances, including the rezoning of a 15.46‑acre tract at the northwest corner of Lone Star Parkway and Liberty Street, an amendment to towing‑service fees, a resolution to fund a water‑main project for the Montgomery ISD CTE campus, and approval of projects using American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and other administrative items.
- Special Use Permit ordinance for a microblading, paramedical and fine‑line tattoo business at 14375 Liberty Street, Suite 105
- Rezoning ordinance changing 15.46‑acre parcel at Lone Star Parkway and Liberty Street from industrial to 7.77 acres B‑commercial and 7.69 acres R2‑multifamily
- Amendment to Chapter 86 towing services definitions, fee schedule, and related provisions
- Resolution approving expenditure to contribute to construction of a water main for Montgomery ISD CTE campus
- Approval of projects funded from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation will meet to discuss economic development initiatives and the licensing of the city trademark and logo. The body will also receive an introduction to the City's Special Events Coordinator.
- Economic development discussion with Brad Stafford
- Discussion on licensing of City trademark and logo
- Introduction of Stephanie Johnson, Special Events Coordinator
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Commission will consider several requests for signs and renovations within the Historic Preservation District. The body will also discuss a proposal for a new home on Caroline Street.
- Proposed sign for H-Wines at 14351 Liberty Street
- Proposed exterior building renovations at 905 College Street
- Proposed new home at the west end of Caroline Street
City Council
The council will consider an ordinance to amend zoning classifications for a 15.46‑acre parcel at the northwest corner of Lone Star Parkway and Liberty Street, changing it from industrial to commercial and multifamily uses. Other agenda items include two petitions to release private property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, a $1,500 sale of police equipment to Cut and Shoot PD, and a resolution to fund a water main for the Montgomery ISD CTE campus. Additional actions involve a public hearing on building‑permit fees, award of a sanitary‑sewer improvement contract, and certification of completed traffic‑signal and sewer projects.
- Ordinance to rezone 15.46‑acre tract at Lone Star Parkway & Liberty St from ID to B commercial and R2 multifamily
- Petition by Roger Scott to release private property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
- Petition by Homeplace Lands LLC to release private property from the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ)
- Police Department authorization to sell unused equipment to Cut and Shoot PD for $1,500
- First reading of resolution approving an expenditure to contribute to a water main for the MISD CTE campus
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation approved its FY2025 budget, adopted two service agreements with Retail Strategies Inc. for strategic planning and retail recruitment, authorized a $75,000 contribution toward a city water main for the MISD CTE campus, and approved an $853 grant for the 2024 Wreaths Across America event. All motions passed with the votes recorded in the minutes.
- Approval of the FY2025 MEDC Budget
- Agreement with Retail Strategies Inc. for strategic planning services
- Agreement with Retail Strategies Inc. for retail recruitment services
- Approval of a $75,000 contribution to a city water main for MISD CTE campus development
- Approval of an $853 grant for the 2024 Wreaths Across America event
City Council
The Montgomery City Council meeting on Oct 8, 2024 includes routine consent agenda approvals of previous meeting minutes. Council members will consider the Planning & Zoning Commission’s recommendation and an ordinance to reclassify 15.46 acres on Lone Star Parkway from industrial to commercial and multi‑family residential, and will hold a public hearing on the rezoning. Additional items include setting a hearing date for a special‑use permit at 14375 Liberty Street, reviewing a development agreement for the 86‑acre Montgomery Crossing project, and approving the sale of a 0.0517‑acre right‑of‑way to TxDOT for SH‑105 improvements. The council will also consider a resolution for the annual Christmas Parade and related TxDOT agreement, and other requests such as water‑tap fee relief and bond release for Water Plant No. 3.
- Rezoning of 15.46 acres along Lone Star Parkway (ID‑Industrial to B‑Commercial and R2‑Multi‑family) – recommendation, public hearing, and ordinance amendment.
- Public hearing date set for a special‑use permit for a paramedical and fine‑line tattooing business at 14375 Liberty Street.
- Development Agreement for Montgomery Crossing, an 86‑acre single‑family residential project (Dev. No. 2403) with Morning Cloud Investments and Solid Bridge Construction.
- Sale of a 0.0517‑acre right‑of‑way at City Hall to TxDOT for SH‑105 improvements, including a Memorandum of Agreement and Property deed.
- Resolution establishing the annual Christmas Parade and a 5‑year agreement with TxDOT to close portions of SH‑149 and SH‑105 during the event.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a final recommendation to rezone 15.46 acres west of Liberty Street from Industrial to Commercial and Multi-family Residential. The body will also review sign requests for a business in the Historic Preservation District and discuss two feasibility studies for new developments.
- Public hearing and recommendation for rezoning 15.46 acres on Lone Star Parkway (7.77 acres to B-Commercial, 7.69 acres to R2-Multi-family Residential)
- Action on freestanding and wall signs for Lola & Viv Designs at 305 Prairie Street
- Discussion of Feasibility Study for Mia Lago Reserve (Dev. No. 2411)
- Discussion of Feasibility Study for Villages of Montgomery (Dev. No. 2412)
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will discuss several items, including a request from Montgomery ISD for financial relief on a water tap fee, a contract award for a classification and compensation study, an audit services agreement with Crowe LLP, and infrastructure projects such as a waterline extension and roadway improvements. The council may also move to authorize a lift‑station relocation and will receive departmental reports before adjourning to a closed executive session on personnel matters.
- MISD request for relief from Chapter 90 water tap fee totaling $126,727.89
- Award contract to Evergreen Solutions LLC for a Classification and Compensation Study, not to exceed $19,500
- Approve audit services agreement for FY ending Sep 30 2024 with Crowe LLP
- Recommendation of award for Old Plantersville Road 12" Waterline Extension Project
- Certificate of Substantial Completion for Buffalo Springs Drive Roadway Improvements Project and start of 1‑year warranty
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will meet on September 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM in a closed executive session. The session is for interviews for the City Secretary position, authorized by Texas Open Meetings Act §551.074. No official action or decision is expected; the meeting will adjourn after the interviews.
- Closed executive session (Sept 20, 2024, 3 PM) for City Secretary interviews – no action to be taken
- Notice of meeting posted on the City Hall bulletin board on Sep 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will hold a public hearing to hear comments on the proposed 2024 ad valorem tax rate of $0.4000 per $100 of assessed valuation and on the proposed FY 2025 annual budget. Council members will then consider and vote on an ordinance adopting the operating budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025, which raises property‑tax revenue by $145,499 (7.49%). Separate ordinances will set the 2024 tax rates for Maintenance and Operations at $0.3089 per $100 and for Debt Service at $0.0911 per $100. All actions will be recorded by individual vote.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024 tax rate of $0.4000 per $100 assessed valuation
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2025 City of Montgomery annual budget
- Ordinance adopting operating budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025 (record vote)
- Ordinance setting 2024 ad valorem tax rate for Maintenance and Operations at $0.3089 per $100
- Ordinance setting 2024 ad valorem tax rate for Debt Service at $0.0911 per $100
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will discuss several items, including a contract amendment adding a $4,600 in‑person meeting for the Kendig Keast Collaborative, a request from Lake Creek Village to dedicate private roads and storm sewers to the city, and funding for improvements at Memory Park and the Blacksmith’s Shop at Fernland Park. The council will also consider authorizing the West Lone Star Parkway Waterline Extension and a development agreement with Taylor Morrison for a 56‑acre single‑family residential project.
- Amend service contract with Kendig Keast Collaborative to add an in‑person meeting ($4,600)
- Lake Creek Village request to dedicate private roads and storm sewer infrastructure to the city
- Approve expenses for improvements at Memory Park
- Authorize City Engineer to begin work on West Lone Star Parkway Waterline Extension Project
- Consider Development Agreement with Taylor Morrison for a 56‑acre single‑family residential development (Dev. No. 2404)
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the August 6 meeting minutes and consider several site‑specific requests, including a front‑yard fence at 708 Caroline St and multiple sign applications in the Historic Preservation District. It will also set a new date for a public hearing on a rezoning request covering 15.46 acres along Lone Star Parkway west of Liberty Street, changing the zoning from Industrial to B‑Commercial and R2‑Multi‑Family Residential. Additional items include exterior modifications for Shades Salon and final plats for Redbird Meadows.
- Approve August 6, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- Consider front yard fence at 708 Caroline St (Historic Preservation District)
- Consider sign applications for Lola & Viv Designs at 305 Prairie St and other historic‑district signs
- Call public hearing on rezoning 15.46 acres along Lone Star Parkway (ID → B‑Commercial & R2‑Multi‑Family) submitted by SPT Montgomery, LLC
- Review final plats for Redbird Meadows Sections One, Two, and Three (Dev. No. 2006)
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will meet to approve minutes, consider a sign variance, authorize a request for qualifications for Water Plant No. 4, and set public hearings for a tattoo business permit and a rezoning of 15.46 acres.
- Sign variance request for 15325 Summit Park Drive
- Request for Qualifications for Water Plant No. 4 engineering services
- Public Hearing for Special Use Permit at 14375 Liberty Street
- Public Hearing for rezoning 15.46 acres along Lone Star Parkway
- Approval of July 23, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation will discuss the proposed FY25 budget and potential contracts with Retail Strategies Inc. for strategic planning and retail recruitment. The body will also review design documents for the city's wayfinding program and a water main project contribution.
- Proposed FY25 MEDC Budget
- Professional services agreements with Retail Strategies Inc. for Strategic Planning and Retail Recruitment
- Proposed $75,000.00 contribution for a city water main related to MISD’s CTE campus development
- Final design documents for the City of Montgomery Wayfinding Program
- Updated on-street parking concept along south McCown
City Council
The City Council and the Crime Control and Prevention District Temporary Board of Directors are considering a joint ordinance to order a special election on November 5, 2024. The proposed election asks voters to create a Crime Control and Prevention District and adjust sales tax allocations.
- Proposed creation of the Montgomery Crime Control and Prevention District
- Proposed adoption of a 1/4 of 1% sales and use tax for the new district
- Proposed reduction of the Montgomery Economic Development Corporation sales tax from 1/2 of 1% to 1/4 of 1%
- Special election date set for November 5, 2024
- Designated polling places: Dobbin-Dacus Community Center, Montgomery City Hall, Montgomery County West Annex, and Lake Creek High School
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will consider and possibly adopt the proposed FY 2024‑2025 tax rate and the FY 2024‑2025 city budget. It will also act on several development and infrastructure items, including final plats for Redbird Meadows and acceptance of Montgomery Bend lift station infrastructure. Additional agenda items include a special election ordinance to extend term lengths and an amendment to solid‑waste collection rates.
- Adopt the proposed FY 2024‑2025 tax rate for the City of Montgomery
- Approve the proposed FY 2024‑2025 city budget
- Consider final plats for Redbird Meadows Sections One, Two, and Three (Dev. No. 2006)
- Accept infrastructure for Montgomery Bend Section 1 and Montgomery Bend Lift Station (Lift Station No. 15)
- Adopt an ordinance calling a special election on Nov 5, 2024 to extend mayor and council terms from two to four years
City Council
The Montgomery City Council will hold a workshop meeting on August 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM at City Hall. Council members will review and discuss the proposed FY2025 annual budget. They will also review and discuss upcoming capital projects. No formal actions will be taken during this workshop.
- Review and discussion of the proposed FY2025 annual budget
- Review and discussion of capital projects
Planning and Zoning Commission
The Montgomery Planning and Zoning Commission will approve minutes from its June 4 and July 2 meetings. Commissioners will consider sign applications for businesses on Liberty Street in the Historic Preservation District. A proposed residence at 202 Pond Street will be presented. The commission will call a public hearing on a rezoning request for 15.46 acres along Lone Star Parkway, changing the zone from Industrial to Commercial and Multi‑family Residential.
- Approve minutes for the June 4, 2024 and July 2, 2024 P&Z Commission meetings
- Consider sign applications for Six Shooter Junction and Jessica’s Fine Jewelry at 14348 Liberty Street
- Consider sign application for H‑Wines at 14351 Liberty Street
- Presentation of a proposed residence at 202 Pond Street in the Historic Preservation District
- Call for a public hearing on rezoning 15.46 acres along Lone Star Parkway west of Liberty Street (Dev. No. 2215)
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation will discuss capital project priorities and the draft FY25 budget. The board will also review 75%-complete design documents for a city-wide wayfinding project.
- Review of Draft FY25 MEDC Budget
- Discussion of MEDC Capital Project Priorities and initiation process
- Review of Wayfinding Project design drawings from Merje Design
- Discussion of sign materials, specifically requesting Texas limestone over pink granite
City Council
The City Council will consider a crime control plan and budget for fiscal years 2024-2026. The meeting includes discussions on several residential and mixed-use developments and a potential change to the length of council member terms.
- Proposed Crime Control Plan and Budget for FY 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
- Escrow agreements for Mia Lago Reserve (75 acres) and Villages of Montgomery (50 acres)
- Development agreement for an 86-acre residential project by Morning Cloud Investments
- Service agreement renewal with Waste Management of Texas, Inc.
- Special Use Permit application for a tattooing business at 14375 Liberty Street
Montgomery Economic Development Corporation
The Montgomery Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve minutes, review a $5,000 grant request, and discuss the FY25 budget and hiring a full-time director. The board will also review a draft Crime Control and Prevention District.
- Grant request for $5,000 to Montgomery Community Band
- Discussion on hiring a full-time ED Director vs. contract services
- Review of Draft FY25 MEDC Budget
- Review of proposed Crime Control and Prevention District
- Discussion on on-street parking concept along south McCown