Shenandoah, TX

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Shenandoah Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of a special use permit for a dual-brand hotel (Staybridge Suites and Atwell Suites) at 9030 Tamina Road. They will also hear a variance request for a patio cover encroaching on the side setback at 251 Green Boulevard, elect officers for 2026-2027, and review potential changes to the Integrated Development Code.

• Special use permit for Tourist Accommodations: Restricted at 9030 Tamina Road (dual-brand hotel)
• Variance to allow patio cover within 4-foot side setback at 251 Green Boulevard
• Election of Planning and Zoning Commission officers for 2026-2027
• Review of Integrated Development Code changes, focusing on prior recommendations
• Citizens Forum for public comments

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. This notice is procedural only and contains no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Regular meeting cancelled for August 12, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss and possibly set the 2026 property tax rate, with a proposed rate to be determined. They will also review the General Fund, Hotel/Motel Fund, Water and Sewer Fund, and non-major funds, along with special items like studies, personnel requests, and contract proposals. The agenda includes a taxpayer impact statement showing the no-new-revenue rate at $0.1849 and voter-approval rate at $0.1919 per $100 valuation.

• Discussion and possible action on 2026 property tax rate; no-new-revenue rate $0.1849, voter-approval rate $0.1919 per $100
• General Fund reserve discussion and court revenue study
• Police pay parity (Year 2) and new water/sewer operator request
• Trash bulk pickup contract review; new proposals for traffic data analytics and Waterworth software
• Capital projects and purchases, including MDD-funded and equipment replacement fund contributions

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget and consider adopting the Montgomery County Emergency Communication District budget, accepting excess debt service collections, and granting a special use permit for a mixed beverage permit at Tasty Eatery and Catering. The agenda also includes routine consent items and public comment.

• Resolution approving Montgomery County Emergency Communication District budget for FY 2027
• Acceptance of excess collections for 2025 debt service and certification for 2026-2027
• Discussion of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget with taxpayer impact statement
• Public hearing and possible ordinance for special use permit for mixed beverage permit at 1500 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100
• Ordinance includes $2,000 penalty for violations

Municipal Development District

The Shenandoah Municipal Development District Board will consider adopting the 2026-2027 operating and capital budget, following a discussion of the proposed budget and capital projects. The board will also vote on funding a $24,050 change order for the David Memorial Drive at Tamina Road Intersection Improvement Project, and adopt minutes from a prior meeting. The agenda includes a cash flow report presentation and routine items.

• Adoption of 2026-2027 MDD budget (proposed revenues $2,848,146, expenses $558,132)
• Funding approval for Change Order No. 1 ($24,050) for David Memorial/Tamina intersection improvements
• Discussion of 2026-2027 capital projects, including $500,000 road improvements and $75,000 pool slide design
• Presentation of MDD cash flow report
• Adoption of minutes from February 25, 2026 regular meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Shenandoah Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider recommending approval or denial of two special use permits: one for a mixed beverage permit at Tasty Eatery and Catering (1500 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100) and one for a restricted tourist accommodation (a dual-brand Staybridge Suites and Atwell Suites hotel) at 9030 Tamina Road. The commission will also review potential changes to the Integrated Development Code and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Special use permit for mixed beverage permit at Tasty Eatery and Catering, 1500 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100
• Special use permit for tourist accommodations (hotel) at 9030 Tamina Road
• Review of Integrated Development Code changes
• Approval of minutes from May 19 and June 16, 2026 meetings

Tourism Advisory Board

The Shenandoah Tourism Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on July 9, 2026, to discuss joint sponsorship opportunities, training for board members, and receive a presentation on the 2026-27 CVB budget and goals. The board will also consider approving the minutes from its April 23, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes a citizens forum and a possible executive session.

• Discussion of joint sponsorship opportunities
• Discussion of training opportunities for board members
• Presentation of the 2026-27 CVB budget and goals
• Possible action to approve minutes of April 23, 2026 meeting

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council will hold a regular meeting on July 8, 2026, to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, consider a change order for the David Memorial Drive at Tamina Road intersection project, and possibly adopt a new City Fee Schedule. The agenda also includes updates to the policy manual, a resolution on Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District's desired future conditions, and an executive session regarding real property (Methodist Hospital).

• Discussion of proposed FY 2026-2027 budget with taxpayer impact statement
• Possible action on change order for David Memorial Drive at Tamina Road Intersection Improvements
• Possible adoption of proposed City Fee Schedule
• Resolution relating to Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District's proposed desired future conditions
• Executive session on real property (Methodist Hospital)

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council will consider adopting an ordinance approving the 2026 annual update to the Metropark Public Improvement District's service and assessment plan, including the updated assessment roll. The council will also discuss recommendations for an Assistant City Administrator and a Public Works Director, and receive updates from the Civic Club and City Administrator.

• Ordinance approving 2026 Metropark PID service and assessment plan update
• Discussion and possible action on Assistant City Administrator recommendation
• Discussion and possible action on Public Works Director recommendation
• Civic Club updates
• City Administrator monthly reports

The Shenandoah City Council unanimously approved an ordinance updating the Metropark Public Improvement District's annual service plan and assessment roll, and appointed Joseph Peart as Assistant City Administrator and Rual Porres as Public Works Director, all by 5-0 votes. The council also set dates for the Independence Celebration and Back to School Party, and discussed future town hall meetings.

• Adopted ordinance approving annual service plan update for Metropark PID (5-0)
• Appointed Joseph Peart as Assistant City Administrator (5-0)
• Appointed Rual Porres as Public Works Director (5-0)
• Scheduled Independence Celebration for Saturday 10 a.m. to noon at the park
• Scheduled Back to School Party for August 1, 6-8 p.m. at the pool

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Shenandoah Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Special Use Permit for a Mixed Beverage Permit for Tasty Eatery and Catering at 1500 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100. The commission will also review and discuss potential changes to the Integrated Development Code, focusing on prior recommendations, and receive city administration updates.

• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for Mixed Beverage Permit for Tasty Eatery and Catering at 1500 Research Forest Drive, Suite 100
• Review and discuss changes to the Integrated Development Code, focusing on prior IDC recommendations
• City Administration Updates

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council will consider establishing a new Assistant City Administrator position (Pay Grade EX-7, starting at $147,000), approving a policy that lets the City Administrator bypass standard hiring for reorganizations, and approving equipment purchases from the Equipment Replacement Fund. The meeting also includes routine consent items, committee appointments, and citizen comments.

• Resolution R-26-010 creates Assistant City Administrator position, Pay Grade EX-7 ($147,000 minimum)
• Policy 3.17 allows City Administrator to reassign, promote, or directly appoint employees for reorganization
• Purchase of John Deere tractor with loader and pallet fork for wastewater plant, $40,736.17 total
• Appointments to Investment Policy Committee and Audit Committee
• Consent agenda: adopt minutes of April 8 and April 22, 2026 meetings

The Shenandoah City Council unanimously approved a resolution establishing the position of Assistant City Administrator and authorized the City Administrator to implement it. They also approved a policy allowing limited exceptions to standard recruitment and posting requirements for certain employee reassignments, promotions, and direct appointments, and approved the purchase of a John Deere tractor for the wastewater treatment plant from the Equipment Replacement Fund. Councilmembers were appointed to the Investment Policy and Audit Committees. No substantive decisions were made regarding the sidewalk project mentioned in citizen comments.

• Adopted minutes of April 8 and April 22, 2026 regular meetings (4-0)
• Adopted resolution establishing Assistant City Administrator position (4-0)
• Approved policy allowing limited exceptions to recruitment and posting requirements (4-0)
• Approved purchase of John Deere tractor for wastewater treatment plant from Equipment Replacement Fund (4-0)
• Appointed Councilmember Jim Pollard to Investment Policy Committee and Councilmember Frank Robinson to Audit Committee (4-0)

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council and Municipal Development District Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the proposed 2026-2027 MDD operating budget and capital project plans, and to consider resolutions electing MDD officers and designating bank account signers. The agenda also includes reports on MDD cash flow and capital projects, and a citizens forum.

• Resolution to elect MDD President, Vice-President, and Secretary (R-26-001)
• Resolution designating authorized check signers for MDD bank accounts with Stellar Bank, Texpool, Logic, and TexStar (R-26-002)
• Discussion of 2026-2027 proposed MDD operating budget (projected $2.8M sales tax revenue, $553K expenses, $2.27M surplus)
• Discussion of 2026-2027 capital project plans, including I-45 redundant sewer line ($500,000) and WWTP master plan update ($50,000)
• MDD capital project updates: Tamina Road widening on hold, Shenandoah Park asphalt replacement at 35% complete

The Shenandoah City Council and Municipal Development District (MDD) held a joint workshop meeting. The MDD elected James C. Wallace as President, Barry Millenson as Vice President, and Joanna Gonzalez as Secretary (4-0). The Council adopted a resolution designating authorized check signers for city banking accounts (4-0). Discussions covered the proposed MDD operating budget and capital project plans, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Elected James C. Wallace as MDD President, Barry Millenson as Vice President, Joanna Gonzalez as Secretary (4-0)
• Adopted resolution designating authorized check signers for Stellar Bank and TexPool accounts (4-0)

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council will hold a workshop and regular session, including a final public hearing and vote on a special use permit for Blue Fish Pediatric Clinic at 29801 IH 45 N, and a resolution to create an Assistant City Administrator position. The council will also consider selling 0.8121 acres of city-owned property, administer oaths for mayor and council positions, and hear citizen comments.

• Special use permit for Blue Fish Pediatric Clinic at 29801 IH 45 N, with $2,000 penalty for violations
• Resolution establishing Assistant City Administrator position, amending senior management list
• Sale of 0.8121 acres of city-owned property
• Ceremonial oath of office for Mayor and Council positions 1 and 5
• Workshop on proposed changes to the IDC

The Shenandoah City Council approved a special use permit for medical services (restricted) for Blue Fish Pediatric Clinic at 29801 IH 45 N, following a public hearing with no speakers. The council also approved the sale of 0.8121 acres of city-owned property. A resolution to establish an Assistant City Administrator position was tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved special use permit for Blue Fish Pediatric Clinic at 29801 IH 45 N (5-0)
• Approved sale of 0.8121 acres of city-owned property (5-0)
• Tabled resolution establishing Assistant City Administrator position

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Shenandoah Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval or denial of a Special Use Permit for Blue Fish Pediatric, a pediatric medical office at 29801 IH 45. The commission will also review and discuss potential changes to the Integrated Development Code, focusing on prior recommendations. The meeting includes approval of minutes from March and April meetings and administrative updates.

• Public hearing and possible action on Special Use Permit for Medical Services Restricted for Blue Fish Pediatric at 29801 IH 45
• Review and discussion of Integrated Development Code changes, focusing on prior IDC recommendations
• Approval of minutes from March 17, 2026 and April 21, 2026 regular meetings
• Citizens Forum for public comments (3 minutes per speaker)

City Council

The Shenandoah City Council will canvass the May 2, 2026 election results, swear in new officials, and consider a $2,033,000 contract with Ameresco for a new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, which exceeds the $1.5 million budget by $533,000. The council will also hold a public hearing and vote on annexing a 6.0688-acre property, and make several appointments including Mayor Pro Tem and municipal court officials.

• Contract award to Ameresco for $2,033,000 for AMI water meter replacement (budget overrun $533,000)
• Public hearing and ordinance to annex 6.0688 acres in William McDermott Survey, Abstract No. 389
• Ordinance canvassing May 2, 2026 election results for Mayor and Council positions 1 and 5
• Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and municipal court judge, prosecutor, and clerk
• Discussion of emergency purchases for Water well 3

The City Council canvassed the May 2, 2026 election results, declaring John G. Escoto as Mayor, Ernest Sumrall as Position 1, and Frank Robinson as Position 5, and administered their oaths of office. The council also awarded a $2,033,000 construction contract to Ameresco for a new advanced metering infrastructure system, approved $121,536.33 in emergency repairs for Water Well 3, and annexed a 6.0688-acre parcel on Wellman Road. Additionally, the council reappointed Charlie Bradt as Mayor Pro Tem, appointed municipal court officials, and made several other appointments.

• Adopted ordinance canvassing May 2, 2026 election results (5-0)
• Administered oath of office to Mayor Escoto, Councilmembers Sumrall and Robinson
• Reappointed Charlie Bradt as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Awarded $2,033,000 AMI construction contract to Ameresco (5-0)
• Approved $121,536.33 emergency repairs for Water Well 3 (5-0)
• Annexed 6.0688-acre parcel on Wellman Road (5-0)
• Appointed MDD Board members, including Councilmember Summerlin (3-1-1)
• Appointed Jackie Thompson as Municipal Court Clerk (5-0)