Fulshear public meetings in 2024

Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed 2024 tax rate of $0.161856 per $100 valuation. The body will also discuss and potentially adopt the FY2025 operations and capital budget.

• Public hearing on proposed tax rate of $0.161856 per $100 valuation
• Adoption of FY2025 operations and capital budget (Ordinance No. 2024-1464)
• Contract for a public safety records management system with CentralSquare Solutions
• Contracts for building repairs to Municipal Complex Buildings A & B following Hurricane Beryl
• Agreement for the design of the Downtown Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project

City Council approved the FY2025 operations and capital budget and adopted a 2024 property tax rate of $0.161856 per $100 valuation. The council also authorized several infrastructure design contracts and awarded building repair contracts following Hurricane Beryl.

• Adopted FY2025 Operations and Capital Budget (6-0)
• Adopted 2024 property tax rate of $0.161856 per $100 (6-0)
• Approved $271,491 in repair contracts for Municipal Complex Buildings A & B to JLS Real Estate (6-0)
• Approved contract with CentralSquare Solutions for public safety records management (6-0)
• Approved development agreement with L.A. Waters and Mason Investments for box culvert project (6-0)
• Approved design contract with Kenley Horn and Associates for Downtown Water Reclamation Facility expansion (6-0)
• Approved professional service agreement for Texana Regional Lift Station project (6-0)
• Approved engagement agreement with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP for redistricting (6-0)

Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and discuss the FY2025 budget, which proposes raising total property taxes by $928,129 (16.28%) over last year. Council may also vote to postpone the final budget adoption until September 17, 2024.

• Public hearing on FY2025 budget proposing a $928,129 (16.28%) increase in total property taxes
• Possible action to postpone final budget adoption to September 17, 2024
• Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Ms Huggins, LLC
• Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Ms Huggins, LLC
• Update regarding parks and pathways survey

City Council postponed the final adoption of the FY2025 budget and approved two agreements with Ms Huggins, LLC. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed budget, which would increase total property taxes by $928,129 over last year.

• Postponed final adoption of FY2025 budget until September 17, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Agreement with Ms Huggins, LLC (5-0)
• Approved Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Ms Huggins, LLC (5-0)

Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the FY2025 budget and propose a tax rate. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a specific use permit for a gas station and potential action on the City Manager's employment agreement.

• Public hearing and possible approval of a specific use permit for Country Mart at 8526 FM 359 Road
• Consideration of Bid #2024-053 for the Harris Street Project
• Proposed tax rate and discussion of the FY2025 budget
• Possible adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-1456 regarding a drought contingency plan
• Action on the City Manager employment agreement

City Council appointed Zachary Goodlander as City Manager and approved a $3.7M construction contract for the Harris Street Project. The council also proposed a 2024 tax rate and approved a special use permit for a gas station and liquor store at 8526 FM 359 Road.

• Appointed Zachary Goodlander as City Manager (7-0)
• Approved $3,749,795.03 Harris Street Project contract with D G Medina Construction, LLC (7-0)
• Approved special use permit for Country Mart gas station and liquor store at 8526 FM 359 Road (7-0)
• Proposed 2024 tax rate of $0.161856 per $100 valuation (7-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-634 to finance water and wastewater system improvements (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-1546 adopting a drought contingency plan (7-0)
• Approved sale of .0018-acre tract to Fort Bend County (7-0)
• Approved various consent items including plats and financial reports (7-0)

Council Special Meeting

The City Council will hold a special meeting featuring an executive session. The body will discuss the City Manager and take action following that session.

• Executive session to discuss the City Manager
• Action item regarding the City Manager

The Fulshear City Council convened a special meeting to discuss the City Manager position in closed executive sessions. One session allowed for legal consultation, and the second deliberated on the appointment or employment of the City Manager. The minutes explicitly state that no action was taken from these executive sessions, and the meeting adjourned without any public decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal consultation (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to deliberate City Manager appointment (7-0)
• No action taken from executive sessions
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (7-0)

Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the City Manager. This discussion will take place in an executive session, followed by a potential action item regarding the City Manager.

• Executive session to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager

City Council held two executive sessions to discuss the City Manager. The council decided to schedule a follow-up special meeting for August 6 at 5:30 PM for consultation with an attorney and the City Manager.

• Scheduled special City Council meeting for August 6 at 5:30 PM (7-0)

Council Special Meeting

The City Council will consider an ordinance to establish or alter regulatory speed zones on various city streets. The body will also discuss and potentially act on several utility district agreements and land development contracts with DR Horton.

• Ordinance No. 2024-1461 regarding regulatory speed zones on various streets
• Development agreement with DR Horton for approximately 139.81 acres of land
• Development agreement with DR Horton for approximately 283.2 acres of land
• Resolution No. 2024-632 consenting to the creation of Fort Bend County MUD No. 270
• Resolution No. 2024-633 consenting to add land to Fort Bend County MUD No. 220

City Council approved an annual ordinance establishing regulatory speed zones based on school schedules. Following an executive session, the Council approved several agreements regarding municipal utility districts and land agreements with DR Horton.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-1461 establishing regulatory speed zones (6-0)
• Approved second amendment to water and wastewater facilities agreement with Fort Bend County MUD No. 222 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-632 consenting to the creation of Fort Bend County MUD No. 270 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-633 consenting to add land to Fort Bend County MUD No. 220 (6-0)
• Approved letter agreement with DR Horton regarding land removal from the city's ETJ (6-0)

Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed FY2025 operating budget and capital improvement program. The body is also considering financing for water and wastewater system improvements through certificates of obligation and a general obligation bond.

• Proposed expenses of $72,219.94 with SHI Government Solutions Inc and $52,122.00 with CDW
• Development agreements with DR Horton for land areas of 139.81 acres and 283.2 acres
• Possible action to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2024
• Discussion regarding redistricting of single-member council districts
• Approval of final plats for The Commons at Jordan Ranch, Jordan Ranch Section 54, and others

City Council approved agreements for painting and wrapping traffic signal controller cabinets and authorized staff to consult on redistricting single-member districts. The Council also directed staff to draft a code amendment to dissolve the Historic Preservation and Museum Commission.

• Approved painting/wrapping of traffic signal controller cabinets
• Authorized Mayor to execute encroachment agreement with Kinder Morgan Pipeline
• Instructed staff to proceed with Bikerstaff consultation on redistricting
• Directed staff to draft code amendment to dissolve Historic Preservation and Museum Commission
• Approved $72,219.94 expense with SHI Government Solutions Inc
• Approved $52,122.00 expense with CDW
• Approved final plats for Commons at Jordan Ranch, Jordan Ranch Section 54, Fulbrook Section 11, and Tamarron Section 79
• Postponed development agreements and MUD resolutions to next special meeting

Council Special Meeting

The Fulshear City Council is meeting to discuss the FY2025 operating and capital budget. The agenda also includes a closed session to review an appeal of North Fort Bend Water Authority rates and to consider consent for creating two new municipal utility districts.

• Presentation and discussion of the FY2025 operating and capital budget
• Appeal of North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) rates (PUC Docket No. 53363)
• Water and wastewater facilities agreement with D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd. for Fort Bend County MUD No. 222
• Petition for consent to create Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 270
• Petition for consent to create Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 272

The City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2025 operating and capital budget, with no vote taken on the budget itself. In a closed session, the Council authorized filing a petition in Travis County District Court to appeal North Fort Bend Water Authority (NFBWA) rates. Three other items discussed in closed session, including water agreements and new utility district petitions, received no action.

• Approved filing petition in Travis County District Court for NFBWA rate appeal (5-0)
• No action taken on Water/Wastewater Facilities Agreement with D.R. Horton/MUD 222
• No action taken on petition for MUD 270 creation
• No action taken on petition for MUD 272 creation
• Reviewed FY2025 budget presentation (no vote)

Council Special Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will hold a special meeting to canvass the results of the June 15, 2024, mayoral runoff election and conduct the election ceremony for the new mayor. The agenda also includes votes to appoint members to several city boards and commissions, including the Zoning Board of Adjustment, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Fulshear Development Corporation.

• Approve Ordinance No. 2024-1460 to canvass the June 15, 2024, mayoral runoff election results
• Conduct election ceremony for the Officer-Elect, including issuing certificate and oath of office
• Approve Resolution No. 2024-626 appointing members to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
• Approve Resolution No. 2024-627 appointing members to the Planning and Zoning Commission
• Approve Resolution No. 2024-629 appointing directors to the Fulshear Development Corporation (Type B)

Council approved the results of the June 15 runoff election and administered the oath of office to Mayor Don McCoy. The body also elected a Mayor Pro-Tem and appointed members to several city boards and commissions.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-1460 canvassing runoff election results (6-0)
• Elected Council Member Patterson as Mayor Pro-Tem (6-0)
• Appointed Bryan Thomas, Angela Peters, and Jessica Piadade to Zoning Board of Adjustment (6-0)
• Appointed Jason Maxwell to Planning and Zoning Board (6-0)
• Appointed Tajana Surlan as ex-officio member of the CIAC (6-0)
• Appointed Tommy Kuykendall, Blake Koepke, Debra Drescher, and Lee O'Brien to Fulshear Development Corporation (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Ramona Ridge, Kimberly Bow, and Sean Milligan to Parks and Recreation Commission (6-0)
• Postponed Resolution No. 0224-631 regarding Historic Preservation and Museum Commission appointments (6-0)

Council Regular Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will canvass the results of the June 15, 2024, mayoral runoff election and hold an election ceremony for the officer-elect. The agenda also includes a vote to reject Bid #2024-041 for the Harris Street project and a resolution to deny CenterPoint Energy's requested rate increase. Additionally, the council will approve several preliminary and final plats for new residential subdivisions.

• Canvass of June 15, 2024, mayoral runoff election results
• Vote to reject Bid #2024-041 for the Harris Street project
• Resolution to deny CenterPoint Energy's requested electric rate increase
• Approval of preliminary plats for Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek Section 11 and Jordan Ranch Section 45
• Approval of final plats for Del Webb Section 4, Tamarron Section 71, and Tamarron Section 79

City Council adopted a resolution to deny a requested increase to CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric's transmission and distribution rates. The council also rejected a bid for the Harris Street project and approved a contract for audit services with Crowe, LLP.

• Denied CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric rate increase (7-0)
• Rejected Bid #2024-041 for the Harris Street Project (7-0)
• Approved audit services agreement with Crowe, LLP (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 Motorola portable radios (7-0)
• Approved Fulbrook on Fulshear Creek Section 11 preliminary plat (7-0)
• Approved Jordan Ranch Section 45 preliminary plat (7-0)
• Approved Jordan Ranch Street Dedication No. 14 and Reserves final plat (7-0)
• Approved final plats for Del Webb Section 4 and Tamarron Sections 71 and 79 (7-0)

Council Special Meeting

The Fulshear City Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the purchase of a vehicle for Public Works. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss legal matters regarding water rates, a facilities agreement with D.R. Horton, and the creation of two new municipal utility districts.

• Purchase of a vehicle for Public Works
• Appeal of NFBWA rates (PUC Docket No. 53363)
• Water and wastewater facilities agreement with D.R. Horton-Texas, Ltd. for Fort Bend County MUD No. 222
• Petition for consent to create Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 270
• Petition for consent to create Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 272

City Council approved a rehearing of an appeal to the PUC regarding 2021 NFBWA rates. The council also authorized the purchase of a vehicle for Public Works. No action was taken on three other items discussed in executive session.

• Approved purchase of a vehicle for Public Works (6-0)
• Approved rehearing of appeal to the PUC for NFBWA 2021 rates (6-0)
• No action taken on Water and Wastewater Facilities Agreement for Fort Bend County MUD No. 222
• No action taken on petition for consent to create Fort Bend County MUD No. 270
• No action taken on petition for consent to create Fort Bend County MUD No. 272

Council Regular Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will vote on several development and utility agreements with private landholders and municipal utility districts. The agenda also includes a $200,000 budget authorization for hydro-pneumatic tank rentals and a presentation on the city's preliminary five-year capital improvement plan.

• Development and utility agreements with Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC
• Development agreement with Positive Developments LLC and Grandes Ricos, LLC
• Authorization for hydro-pneumatic tank rentals from I.K. Stoltzfus Service Corporation ($200,000 budget)
• Presentation of the FY2025 Preliminary 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
• Approval of preliminary and final plats for Tamarron, Jordan Ranch, and Summerview sections

City Council approved a $200,000 budget for hydro-pneumatic tank rentals to stabilize water pressure and authorized several development and utility agreements. The council also appointed new directors to the Economic Development Corporation and approved monthly assignment pay for the Acting City Manager.

• Approved $200,000 budget for hydro-pneumatic tank rentals from I.K. Stoltzfus Service Corporation
• Approved development and utility agreements with Century Land Holdings of Texas, LLC, Positive Developments LLC, and Grandes Ricos, LLC
• Approved $2,500 monthly assignment pay for the Acting City Manager
• Appointed Bryan White, Kaye Kahlich, and Nichelle Nobile to the Fulshear Development Corporation board
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-621 for the North Fort Bend Water Authority Conservation Program
• Authorized Right-of-Way permit from Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority for James Lane waterline project
• Approved 15 plat and street dedication items (Consent Items A-P)
• Approved land additions to MUDs 188, 182, and 222 (Consent Items Q-S)

Council Special Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will canvass the results of the May 4 general election and certify the winners for three council seats. They will also order a runoff election for Mayor scheduled for June 15, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan and discussions on water conservation programs and drought contingency plans.

• Ordinance No. 2024-1458: Canvass election returns for District 2, District 3, At-Large, and Mayor.
• Ordinance No. 2024-1457: Order a mayoral runoff election for June 15, 2024.
• Presentation of the current Capital Improvement Plan update.
• Discussion on joining the North Fort Bend Water Authority's Water Provider Participation Program.
• Executive session to discuss development and utility agreements with Century Land Holdings and Positive Developments.

City Council approved the results of the May 4 general election and scheduled a runoff election for Mayor on June 15, 2024. The council also established a water conservation committee and reviewed updates to the city's capital improvement and drought plans.

• Approved Ordinance 2024-1458 canvassing election results: Jason Knape (At-Large), Patrick Powers (District 2), and Christina Baron (District 3) elected (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2024-1457 ordering a mayoral runoff election for June 15, 2024 (6-0)
• Established Leadership Water Conservation Committee with members Knape, Utturkar, and Powers
• Postponed action on development and utility agreements following executive session (7-0)

Council Regular Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will hold public hearings and vote on amendments to the Coordinated Development Ordinance and a specific zoning map amendment for a parcel near Bois d'Arc Rd. The agenda also includes updates to the Drought Contingency Plan, approval of a $200,000 budget for hydro-pneumatic tank rentals, and several final plat approvals for new residential subdivisions.

• Public hearing and vote on rezoning a 4.95-acre tract from General Commercial to Downtown District (Ordinance No. 2024-1455)
• Public hearing on amendments to Articles II and III of the Coordinated Development Ordinance (CDO)
• Public hearing on updates to the Drought Contingency Plan
• Approval of a $200,000 project budget for hydro-pneumatic tank rentals from I.K. Stoltzfus Service Corporation
• Approval of final plats for Cross Creek West Sections 8 and 10, and Tamarron West Sections 14, 17, and 18

City Council denied a request to rezone a 4.95-acre tract from General Commercial to the Downtown District. The council approved several final plats, a water system rehabilitation project, and a cell tower lease agreement with Verizon.

• Denied rezoning of 4.95-acre tract to Downtown District (6-1)
• Approved $89,650 water system rehabilitation project with Weisinger Inc. (7-0)
• Approved Verizon cell tower land lease agreement at Water Plant #3 (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-1453 amending zoning regulations (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-1453 regarding telecommunication antennas and towers (6-1)
• Approved agreement with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for tax collection (7-0)
• Approved third amendment to Pulte Homes of Texas, L.P. development agreement (7-0)
• Approved FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (7-0)

Council Special Meeting

The Fulshear City Council is meeting to consider approving contracts for HVAC services, traffic control devices, and executive search services for the city manager position. The agenda also includes approval of the FY23 annual financial report and a resolution regarding a water authority director appointment. A closed executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters with the City Attorney.

• Agreement #2024-036 for HVAC services
• Purchase of sign materials and traffic control devices via BuyBoard Cooperative 703-23
• Agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for city manager executive firm search services
• Approval of FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Resolution No. 2024-618 for North Fort Bend Water Authority director vote

City Council approved an agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP to conduct a search for a City Manager and cast a vote for Dana Hollingsworth to the North Fort Bend Water Authority. Council also approved HVAC services and traffic control device purchases. The FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report was postponed to April 16, 2024.

• Approved Agreement #2024-036 for HVAC preventative maintenance and repairs (6-0)
• Approved $150,000 for traffic control devices via BuyBoard Cooperative 703-23 (6-0)
• Approved agreement with Baker Tilly US, LLP for City Manager executive search services, pending legal review (6-0)
• Postponed FY23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report to April 16, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution No. 2024-618 casting the vote for Dana Hollingsworth for North Fort Bend Water Authority Director for Precinct 7 (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will consider approving bids for the Katy-Fulshear Waterline Project and pavement repair services. The agenda also includes discussions on redistricting, potential changes to irrigation water rates, and the approval of several residential plat maps for new developments.

• Bid #2024-029 for the Katy-Fulshear Waterline Project
• Pavement repairs with Cedros Paving Services, LLC via interlocal agreement with Sugarland
• Ordinance No. 2024-1451 exempting fire suppression meters from impact fees
• Redistricting discussion in executive session
• Final plats for Pecan Ridge Sections 9-12 and Plaza at Jordan Ranch

City Council Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will consider approving construction contracts for FM 359 sanitary sewer and water line extensions, as well as water meter upgrades. The agenda also includes action on amended development and economic agreements with Thomas Blackburn following an executive session. Routine consent items cover street dedications, a denial of CenterPoint Energy rate changes, and the adoption of a county hazard mitigation plan.

• Consideration of Request for Offers 2024-013 for FM 359 Sanitary Sewer (WW23A) and Water Line (W23B) extensions
• Action on Amended and Restated Development Agreement and Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Thomas Blackburn
• Consent approval denying CenterPoint Energy Entex rate change filing (Resolution No. 2024-613)
• Approval of street dedication and utility conveyance for Pecan Ridge, Section 6 from FBMUD No. 175
• Discussion regarding City Council re-districting and search for City Manager

Special City Council Meeting

The Fulshear City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to deliberate on the appointment, employment, evaluation, or dismissal of the City Manager. These personnel discussions will take place in a closed executive session, with any resulting actions reported in open session. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order, quorum check, and citizen comments.

• Executive session to deliberate on City Manager personnel matters (appointment, evaluation, or dismissal)
• Closed session for consultation with City Attorney regarding potential litigation or settlement offers
• Open session action items resulting from the executive session deliberations
• Citizen comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker, requiring advance registration

Special City Council Meeting

The Fulshear City Council held a special meeting to discuss the roles and responsibilities of its various commissions and boards. The agenda also included an executive session to hear a complaint or charge against the City Manager and to consult with the city attorney. No public votes or decisions on specific projects were listed in the open portion of the agenda.

• Discussion on roles and authority of City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Development Corporations
• Executive session regarding a complaint or charge against the City Manager
• Executive session for consultation with the City Attorney

City Council Meeting

The Fulshear City Council will vote on a Parks and Recreation general obligation bond and set a May 2024 general election date. The agenda also includes routine approvals for multiple preliminary plats in the Jordan Ranch development and a wastewater permit amendment.

• Discussion and possible action on a Parks and Recreation general obligation bond
• Approval of Ordinance 2024-1448 setting a general election for May 4, 2024
• Approval of preliminary plats for Jordan Ranch Sections 51, 52, 55, and Shops at Jordan Ranch Crossing
• Approval of a TPDES permit major amendment for Cross Creek Ranch Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Discussion regarding a new Tree Preservation Ordinance