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- Order of Election (Item 5): Council approved the order of election to call the May 3, 2025 election to elect two council members to Positions 4 and 5. The motion passed by voice vote and was carried.

- Resolution updating bank signatories (Item 8): Council approved Resolution 7 80 8‑25 updating the list of authorized persons for the city’s Citizens State Bank accounts to remove the former city manager. The motion passed by voice vote.

- TechStar investment authorization (Item 9): Council approved Resolution 7 80 9‑25 designating authorized representatives for the city’s TechStar public funds investment accounts. The motion passed by voice vote.

- Logic public funds investment authorization (Item 10): Council approved Resolution 7 90‑20‑25 designating authorized representatives for the city’s Logic public funds investment pool accounts. The motion passed by voice vote.

- Consent agenda (Item 12): Council approved the consent agenda, which included the January 2025 meeting minutes, the January 2025 municipal court report and December 2024 financials.

All of the above motions were adopted by voice vote with no opposition recorded in the transcript. Where a mover or seconder was named in the record, that name is shown in the action detail below.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - 2.10.2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved an order of election for May 3, 2025, updated bank/investment signatories, and accepted the consent agenda. Several administrative resolutions passed by voice vote with no recorded opposition.","taxTitle","Navasota City Council, Navasota, Grimes County, Texas","taxId",73060,"location","Texas","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325547,"Council postpones decision on county request to authorize Grimes County hotel tax after business objections",1750,4580000,6330000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333029-5df5f860a4ac6ee1d9deaa3787ca29a3&start=4580&end=6330","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333029-5df5f860a4ac6ee1d9deaa3787ca29a3/thumbnail_4580000.jpg","/articles/6325547/Texas/Council-postpones-decision-on-county-request-to-authorize-Grimes-County-hotel-tax-after-business-objections","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325547-bf2252466f4be78a75ba9d63f4639266/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459321&Signature=HricOhazkwsdd04JxSbYE84-Kj0ONxIQnMSCPkPG4FRUxOnZmX6Ow8WA9KOXkSbfhplM-6d5ajOhiFSo9h7x3gmMLSQ41b0NnBiKORZ~DDTZ6~Zz56DKfBgILzkckfOv39np8jl2mLUpMUw4xLsLtxzY-u9taZExi8ckfcApF7WsetJOIeUkmv-f3LZYServZIG6Oc0hbe-DhdvQ-YGsi2N4MMfdv8fGzYJR5XUTGGgcB2llT21I~MlaisKz38wHIYAaZbC0C51Z8qGfPxeRIxCLmgK77POf4pvG1SneweC-aP62AclLOkQFWaQrdURg-FvwjMjjadY63f65w74DIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The council voted to postpone indefinitely consideration of a resolution that would authorize the mayor to sign a letter supporting state legislation to permit Grimes County to levy a hotel occupancy tax.

County representatives had asked the city to send a letter supporting legislation that—if passed by the Legislature and later adopted by county ordinance—would allow the county to tax hotel stays at rates staff described as 7% in unincorporated areas outside municipal extra‑territorial jurisdictions (ETJ) and 2% within incorporated areas and ETJs. Staff clarified the draft legislation would carve out the ETJ so the county’s higher 7% rate would apply only outside city ETJs; in-city/ETJ collections discussed in staff remarks would be 2% in addition to the city’s existing 7% local rate, subject to the state’s 15% cap on combined rates.

Several hotel operators and event organizers in the public‑comment period urged caution. Steve Sheeby, owner of the P.A. Smith Hotel in downtown Navasota, urged council not to sign a supportive letter without more data and said local businesses bear administrative costs of collecting additional taxes. “I would encourage you not to sign that letter,” Sheeby said during public comment, adding that he wants more analysis of likely economic impacts on local businesses.

A county commissioner, speaking to clarify the record, said the county’s request followed passage of a county resolution and that, if the Legislature authorizes a county hotel tax, the county would later adopt any implementing ordinance and could include exemptions for qualifying nonprofits, religious and educational organizations — categories staff said are recognized in state law.

Councilmembers cited limited background information supplied with the county’s request and expressed interest in written analysis of local impacts. One councilmember moved to postpone the item indefinitely; another councilmember seconded, and the motion carried with no opposition.

No ordinance or county tax was adopted by the council at the meeting. Staff and council requested further analysis and recommended outreach to affected businesses before the city would send any formal letter of support to the county or legislators.","The council delayed action on a request from the county for a letter supporting state legislation that would let Grimes County levy a hotel occupancy tax; council voted to postpone indefinitely after hotel operators and members of the public raised concerns.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325552,"Council holds workshop on proposed north‑end tax increment reinvestment zone",950,3386000,4336000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333029-5df5f860a4ac6ee1d9deaa3787ca29a3&start=3386&end=4336","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333029-5df5f860a4ac6ee1d9deaa3787ca29a3/thumbnail_3386000.jpg","/articles/6325552/Texas/Council-holds-workshop-on-proposed-northend-tax-increment-reinvestment-zone","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325552-4486d60773b63f11a388b1f1f7dd6e23/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459321&Signature=nEu2ytBAPHDZUcsxq-nyxrg-UKEUxhHE4aTyXD2dZp2lXdmuknat-Fz3xS2BOn0cY7wGTpZuKhduPuHTY5Jk4AHvuiP1K1HLqS9UUJ3OFN~g-zB5jHuZjo5awbXxdpOq0jRXRCGRIK2yQ--g63hGk88SnWiK8OABqWm~244JNhU-RjzmnVJ9MAPnflXGQ~croupY3Zhk3NcxlFuTBwm4~qcQkn9wshft~I7GCubuQVcbLYB27V3vsGfFcAXAg1pTCTk3lkiwkWgZh-XC4xRBLxQ7g5dDEdfbShJ9fkhZ1AxsVStuuFCUlbyrfBhEFibky44vcZGXdnEqhZep0bMYZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff led a workshop discussion on creating a second tax increment reinvestment zone (TIRZ) focused on the north end of Navasota.

Staff described the proposed boundary as a broad area of mostly undeveloped land — roughly 1,100 acres identified in staff materials, about 500 of which lie inside the city limits — and said current taxable base value within the city portion is low (staff noted about $3.8 million in appraised value in the city limits on the parcels shown). Staff said much of the land currently carries agricultural exemptions and that infrastructure (water, sewer, gas) presently extends only partway into the corridor.

The staff presentation explained how a TIRZ functions: the zone establishes a base year value and deposits tax revenue from incremental value growth into a redevelopment fund rather than the general fund. Staff said TIRZ funds can be used for public infrastructure to help attract development, and that the city could structure reimbursements or bonds against future increment revenue depending on project needs. The speaker estimated the process to create a zone and lock in base values could take three to four months.

Councilmembers and staff discussed potential projects a TIRZ could support, including extensions of water and sewer, another water tower to address pressure in the Stone Ridge area, road improvements and turning lanes along Business 6, and remediation or constraints related to an old creosote plant within the proposed area. Staff noted a prior TIRZ in the city produces modest revenues so far and that receipts grow as appraisal values increase.

No formal action was taken; staff said they will work with consultants and the city’s economic‑development advisers to prepare a formal proposal and recommended boundary for council consideration in a future meeting.","City staff briefed council on a proposed TIRZ covering roughly 1,100 acres (about 500 acres inside the city) on the north end of Navasota as a tool to support infrastructure and attract light industrial and mixed‑use development; no formal action was taken.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6325558,"Council approves rezoning for Stone Ridge Phase II after developer revisions",2173,1139000,3312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2333029-5df5f860a4ac6ee1d9deaa3787ca29a3&start=1139&end=3312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2333029-5df5f860a4ac6ee1d9deaa3787ca29a3/thumbnail_1139000.jpg","/articles/6325558/Texas/Council-approves-rezoning-for-Stone-Ridge-Phase-II-after-developer-revisions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6325558-013f4c3098d6aaeb2f8231f5acb93978/orig.mp4?Expires=1775459321&Signature=ifoqLkPo2p84UQP6UGMKGF~Jhe6xts3gnn-PBtazLev2BAlWZWjU7Vm5iQPTtrOQCYBxe1qtlqCyvd-dMCZ9t8Cl6mPxzibbeijqa1bLekt1gHHhJsRlhRUY5DU2j-AJAKVrB5NfwPx1zIGln8dAWfqbd3aNVrvX7r8PTneuUrXulSriuIQylcRPkeHXgjUPhhDzYt--jOgC8EUDyuyM5Z-sWDhgIdPR04Tj0J1kSUtvcT0vcoYsRPN2rSceneJQ9WZgVSpfC1ZAc9OXO9416aH9krrhW-FsB7KT8vyXHVsQnH7JX5Iq3zuZbYPvjurI-9LZWUohfPHLup1KN4ltfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Navasota City Council on Monday approved an ordinance changing zoning to allow Stone Ridge Phase II, a planned unit development on about 70 acres along the western boundary of the existing Stone Ridge subdivision.

Development Services Director Lupe Diosado told the council the proposal has been before the city several times and that the developer responded to resident concerns before tonight’s vote. “We have kept TxDOT abreast of the project,” Diosado said, citing potential state review of turn-lane improvements along Business 6.

Derek Walton, the developer’s land‑acquisition representative, presented the revised plan and described design changes he said responded to neighbors’ concerns. Walton said the new plan reduces the number of lots to about 220 from a larger earlier proposal, raises minimum lot widths to mostly 55 feet with 40 lots at 60 feet, increases side setbacks to 7.5 feet per side, and adds additional HOA‑owned open space, trails and detention areas. “I think what we’re presenting tonight is an improved solution,” Walton said.

Walton walked the council through grading, drainage and amenity concepts intended to reduce view impacts for existing homes, including terracing and retaining open space corridors and trails. He said some detention areas may be wet ponds that can serve as neighborhood amenities; others may be dry detention. He also described architectural standards proposed to match Phase I, including masonry requirements on front elevations.

Council members raised procedural and planning questions, including whether the revised plan should return to the Planning & Zoning Commission for another recommendation. City legal counsel and staff advised that the council may adopt, modify or deny the PUD ordinance and that the municipal ordinance does not require sending an amendment back to Planning & Zoning after the commission’s recommendation.

Councilmember Fultz moved to approve the ordinance; Councilmember Stevens seconded. The motion carried and the mayor called for the ayes; the record shows the motion passed with no opposition.

The approved PUD ordinance sets the development standards and concept plan for the 70‑acre tract identified in council materials as A0002 D'Arnel Tract 17 (Parcel 81). Staff and the developer said additional approvals and engineering will follow, including any necessary coordination with TxDOT for turning lanes and off-site traffic improvements. The developer also noted the HOA for Phase II will initially be separate and likely carry higher dues to fund larger common‑area maintenance until resident turnover allows any potential future merger with Phase I’s HOA.

Council and staff emphasized that final lot construction, drainage plans, and any state or county permits remain to be completed before building permits are issued.","After months of public comment and revisions from the developer, the Navasota City Council approved an ordinance rezoning roughly 70 acres on the city’s north side to allow a 220‑lot planned unit development.","actionData","errors"]

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