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What the council discussed about Kenny Street
Councilmembers said the LJA/architect proposal appeared to include a wide “Christmas‑list” of improvements, and some members suggested the city could instead pursue smaller, lower‑cost steps (for example a lean‑to or fence) without full architectural drawings. Shannon O’Hara of LJA explained the firm’s review standard for minor plats earlier in the meeting and later clarified scope questions during the Kenny Street discussion.

Motion on scope
A motion passed instructing LJA to return with a revised scope that removes work that does not require architectural design “by law or statute.” The motion passed by voice vote; councilmembers discussed using engineering or smaller specialty contractors to do some tasks if appropriate.

Hovis Park clubhouse funding
Councilmember discussion identified an estimated $50,000 need to renovate the Hovis Park clubhouse (AC, floors, kitchen cabinets, insulation, cameras). Council instructed staff to identify line items or EDC funds that could be reallocated and to return with a proposal showing where the money could come from. Council noted EDC already holds some funds for other projects and that staff should produce a clear proposal for a future vote.

EDC funds and hotel‑motel questions
Separately, council raised broader concerns about use of Economic Development Corporation (EDC) funds and hotel‑motel tax money. Councilmembers asked staff and the city attorney to research past transactions and the legal rules governing those accounts; one councilmember said $10,000 had been used for downtown holiday lights without full EDC board approval and asked staff to examine whether procedures were followed.

Ending: The council’s direction will narrow the architect’s work to required tasks, and staff will return with revised scope and potential funding sources for Hovis Park renovations. The EDC and hotel‑motel inquiries will be researched and brought back to council for potential corrective action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/6/25 - 7PM - Brookshire Council Meeting Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","Council voted to ask LJA Engineering to narrow the scope of architectural work for renovations at 1215 Kenny Street so the city only pays for tasks that legally require architectural drawings, and directed staff to explore funding sources for a roughly $50,000 Hovis Park clubhouse renovation.","taxTitle","Brookshire City, Waller County, Texas","taxId",54098,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347014,"Brookshire council approves election ordinance, appoints associate judge and clears plat for medical facility",596,124000,720000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246207-a98fac6a707090bfe57aa5198539bbcc&start=124&end=720","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246207-a98fac6a707090bfe57aa5198539bbcc/thumbnail_124000.jpg","/articles/6347014/Brookshire-City/Waller-County/Texas/Brookshire-council-approves-election-ordinance-appoints-associate-judge-and-clears-plat-for-medical-facility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347014-ba4fa123faf0eed9641d043e19889d34/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203879&Signature=atOpSXqEIyzEt9lqwSdx9qaM6AC99gPDAF3u5xl-44ocR2fWTMP96YcyqtyH8NJzuJhSDWA19PjgUC8q~~Mp6l0783PxpNZvJLofd5KsAU2xz3da0IKYnnd2LkxFcSqTmpFxHxarXoy7i5sPcwFCWyBeu1AZGpFRavc52h3uGuA8oy--b8kmg2dPOEckk8vcqG9GW6BWDCkUPGfERPAJdymVD5SudY8e-NlxP6GqnF3h~HyGGljuHYFmk54PQJEx6Cl9Asy2S6cRylNYhMVgfsF3PlEaTPpwT6lDVKjAu4rrPAhekR7BItZpv1a4261GHtD06imPSxTv9ghiBAKaVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brookshire City Council approved a set of routine and personnel items including an ordinance calling the city’s general election on May 3, 2025; the appointment of an associate judge recommended by the municipal judge; and the approval of a minor commercial plat for a medical facility at 915 Purdy Street.

Why it matters: The election ordinance sets the formal date for city elections. The associate‑judge appointment ensures a certified judicial officer is available when the municipal judge is absent. The Purdy Street plat clears a site-control step for a medical facility proposed on Highway 90.

Election ordinance
Council moved and approved ordinance 25‑734‑16 calling the general election for May 3, 2025, to fill the mayoral seat and alderman seats 1 and 2. The ordinance was approved by voice vote; no roll‑call tally was given in the public transcript.

Associate judge appointment
Judge Krennick recommended Shalitha Alexander Simmons to serve as an associate judge to cover court duties when the judge is unavailable. Simmons told the council she is a full‑time employee at Prairie View and said she would coordinate with her employer to serve Brookshire only when feasible. Council members voiced support for her qualifications and the council approved the appointment by voice vote.

Plat approval for 915 Purdy Street
Shannon O’Hara of LJA Engineering described the review and recommendation for a minor commercial plat at 915 Purdy Street (Fifth and Purdy, Highway 90). Council approved the plat as presented; the applicant and city engineer characterized the proposal as a commercial reserve for a medical facility and LJA indicated the submittal followed applicable 2024 regulations and ordinances.

Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 25‑734‑16 (calling May 3, 2025 general election): approved by voice vote (mover/second not specified in transcript).
- Appointment of Shalitha Alexander Simmons, associate judge: approved by voice vote (mover/second not specified in transcript).
- Approval of plat for 915 Purdy Street (medical facility): approved by motion and voice vote (mover/second not specified in transcript).

Ending: Council approved the election schedule, the judicial appointment and the plat without detailed roll‑call tallies recorded in the public portion of the transcript; staff will record formal minutes and next steps for each item.","At the meeting the council approved an ordinance calling a May 3, 2025 general election for mayor and two aldermen positions, appointed Shalitha Alexander Simmons as an associate judge, and approved a minor commercial plat for a medical facility at 915 Purdy Street as recommended by LJA Engineering.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347019,"Developers outline decade-long Brown Tract plan; council authorizes mayor to negotiate partnership",1158,762000,1920000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246207-a98fac6a707090bfe57aa5198539bbcc&start=762&end=1920","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246207-a98fac6a707090bfe57aa5198539bbcc/thumbnail_762000.jpg","/articles/6347019/Brookshire-City/Waller-County/Texas/Developers-outline-decade-long-Brown-Tract-plan-council-authorizes-mayor-to-negotiate-partnership","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347019-5b520f1295661f4499c0b3a0f9fdb4d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203879&Signature=DH13Zu-uAHdHcUrrKFg5mWy8PO1xGu6cCb~eTSy6yypQo94l1JXskbTQHlwh9ytrsZDyHYG4wP2CBGttmGcTIuMpkw9UXVb2AGec2HtAljH3VEPhrowCXUP2~cimwhx4hfk~gfsga5YJpGR93Wy88yDkB8ssYfK2gSNHFWIS5vq2BV3b3L3z4NC~cCoMKhY95nNpwoA1szfjHFCBVw4vmvZY-vz6gtrhhpM2v7QyDopjEYnQW3VD6~fhhd19FeiZq0vSBv7mP9DFs1LVcO2YNNLywBbxSnYpg8iqAsHcStX7b~FSeipdxYb0QdmZjXAGMCSphpIF~H6BVFvQHSgWUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brookshire City Council on Monday heard a presentation from developers proposing a mixed‑use project on the 460‑acre “Brown Tract” in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and voted to authorize the mayor to negotiate a strategic partnership agreement, including a municipal utility district (MUD) structure and potential future annexation.

The proposal was introduced by Aaron Carpenter, an attorney at Allen Boone Humphreys Robinson, who told the council the group “are under contract to acquire a 460 acre site in the ETJ of the city known as the Brown Tract.” Representatives from IDV, D.R. Horton and 4 Star described plans that would add retail, residential and light‑industrial space, new public roads, a water well and a wastewater treatment plant.

Why it matters: Developers said the plan would build infrastructure with private financing initially and limit immediate cost to the city while creating taxable value long term. Council approval to open negotiations does not bind the city to annexation, but it allows staff and the mayor to pursue binding documents that would set terms for reimbursement, service sharing and the option to annex after infrastructure reimbursement is complete.

Developers’ pitch and timeline
Tim Harrington, a principal with IDV, described road, water and wastewater improvements, water wells, traffic signal work on FM 1489 and a mix of uses: roughly 14–20 acres planned for retail and commercial, over 170 acres for residential (more than 651 home sites referenced in the presentation) and about 110 acres for industrial uses. Harrington said the project would likely be “a decade” long and that a MUD would be used so taxable value created could first support bonds to reimburse infrastructure costs.

D.R. Horton’s Cade Bridal said the company’s interest is primarily in the residential portion and emphasized the demand for rooftops to support retail and industrial users. Fahad Benawar of 4 Star described the firm’s role building horizontal infrastructure and lot development.

Key council questions and developer clarifications
Council members pressed for detail on annexation, timing and who would collect tax revenue during the project. Developers said that, while portions are in the ETJ and county now, the MUD would issue bonds and be repaid from the value it helps create; during that repayment period Waller County and the school district would receive tax revenue until annexation occurs. Developers said the strategic partnership agreement would include terms that limit petition rights and create “ground rules” about annexation timing tied to reimbursement.

The developers also said they were working with the local water district and that the district currently lacks capacity to serve much of the tract; a new water well would likely be required and the team said they were working to coordinate with the water district on potential surplus capacity for the city.

Council action
Councilmember motioned to authorize the mayor, city attorneys and designated staff to negotiate terms for a strategic partnership agreement and other documents with IDV Development Fund; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote.

What was not decided
Council granted only negotiation authority; no final pact, annexation ordinance, MUD creation, or abatement was approved at the meeting. Developers and staff said they hoped to have binding documents in draft by mid‑April, but any formal annexation, tax or bond actions would come back to the council for separate approvals.

Speakers quoted in this article are drawn from the council meeting transcript and include direct remarks recorded at the meeting.

Ending: The council’s vote lets the city enter formal talks with the developer group. The next steps are staff review of draft documents and a future council presentation before any binding commitments are made.","Developers representing IDV, D.R. Horton and 4 Star presented a mixed‑use plan for a 460‑acre tract in Brookshire’s extraterritorial jurisdiction and the City Council voted to authorize the mayor and city attorneys to negotiate a strategic partnership and related documents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347005,"After executive session, council approves separation settlement with former city administrator",120,7200000,7320000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2246207-a98fac6a707090bfe57aa5198539bbcc&start=7200&end=7320","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2246207-a98fac6a707090bfe57aa5198539bbcc/thumbnail_7200000.jpg","/articles/6347005/Brookshire-City/Waller-County/Texas/After-executive-session-council-approves-separation-settlement-with-former-city-administrator","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347005-8c40f1f6fa1b37aa545793813767c0a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203879&Signature=Qqp9yflV0eM--PzKcpc6qe2JtiaJHxOrxYhhuetwz5hmS3PQeLStmgjZEQpy~uSHJ7SyxOElW0JPJCxjQAdIZ6JWDIQGHdzfgdg8TrrAcHuW0OX64eXelFPqPospsGh4La7-rKVzI278LQ~uw0HQ0DHfABu8V7q0ef58m4x-QNyNExdanUUgP3wpzz37kbtnW2lq6C~nOaORrng95OORO8qgn8oc0Zf7rRxn2~TX0iM7m8q7N0e~eh32Ap5gsMNE7dn-GoyaBz4k~fyTMzBIaNRgTAWPAHWg4vUI7P7XfpPXKPzSYtY5b6OlOI5shT2vN1jcbF4Bc1Vhzn96-LMgng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Brookshire City Council convened in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters and returned to public session to approve a settlement agreement and separation with former city administrator Jennifer Ward.

Why it matters: Approval of a separation agreement finalizes the city’s legal and personnel position with a former senior employee. Council conducted the discussion behind closed doors pursuant to state law on personnel matters and voted on the settlement in open session after the executive session concluded.

Council action
After the executive session, a councilmember moved to approve the settlement and separation agreement for former city administrator Jennifer Ward; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The public transcript records approvals but does not publish settlement terms in open session.

What was not disclosed
The council did not disclose settlement terms in the public portion of the meeting. The council cited the statutory exception permitting closed discussion of personnel and later approved an action in open session.

Ending: The council’s vote concludes the matter following the executive session; staff and legal counsel will complete any administrative steps required to implement the separation agreement.","Following an executive session, Brookshire City Council voted to approve a settlement agreement and separation for former city administrator Jennifer Ward.","actionData","errors"]

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