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Becky Clifford, who identified herself as a Tomball resident and longtime volunteer, said the city should focus on preserving the remaining 20% of undeveloped land and on protecting historic buildings such as the First Baptist Church. “History brings a strong sense of community and pride,” Clifford said, and she urged the council to prioritize beautification and historic preservation over industrial development.

Rosemarie Hubbard invited the public to attend a May event honoring veterans and urged participation in the remembrance. Another speaker, who identified herself as Tammy, asked the council to develop more programs and fundraising activities for people with special needs and their families so they are “recognized” and included.

These comments were made during the public-comment portion of the meeting; the council did not take action in response during the session. Council members did not indicate a formal vote or assignment on these requests at the May 5 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Regular City Council Meeting May 5, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Several public speakers asked the council to support historic preservation of remaining undeveloped land and to expand programming for veterans and people with special needs.","taxTitle","Tomball, Harris County, Texas","taxId",64481,"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},6249695,"Council opens appointment process for EDC, Planning & Zoning and capital advisory committees; several applicants signaled interest",174,2991000,3165000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401&start=2991&end=3165","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401/thumbnail_2991000.jpg","/articles/6249695/Tomball/Harris-County/Texas/Council-opens-appointment-process-for-EDC-Planning-Zoning-and-capital-advisory-committees-several-applicants-signaled-interest","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249695-3c151970da42ae800242d5d579c31390/orig.mp4?Expires=1770740210&Signature=H~KNRc1Kk1Rh2ZajzYLfzGdrhcmOUjo6Py0Iud2IaKGpkuwz8DkUGofGleyTqgz8PfJkfs3oO2H6omSgLe9VxGWc-bMaBMz2hjc0Ri1Ga~3PzOomFRgB3FFGirnFyFP3B3r~60lCDtvqu3hCHSaSJBxUz~eyUacKvMPatXUVlQpUDw28deKrW0lXToq9E0UQuXM6kxfw3COmaEFHVmh4zKDMuxWrepIKxgnAbIlX2exfOhHkZOrvjhcQ42uJ3KWGGe5Sz5-ibSIVVPI2Ht~k6cgNAUksktL8wsYTzBS2cHqROTFqyUVspamY8W~~uUIqRGpegKulN~LR-hrDjrlxyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council opened public introductions May 5 for upcoming appointments to the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) and the Capital Improvement Program Advisory Committee (CPAC). No formal appointments were made; council members said appointments will occur at the next May meeting.

Individuals spoke briefly to express interest in reappointment or appointment. Maria Wooden identified herself as a current EDC member and council liaison and told the council she would like reappointment for another two-year term. Staff reported an email from Gretchen Fagan stating she wished to be reappointed but could not attend. Staff also said Bill Darnell and Wayne Hall had expressed interest in P&Z and CPAC appointments but were unable to attend the meeting.

Staff clarified board structures and terms during the discussion; city staff noted the P&Z/CPAC membership is largely overlapping and that a municipal statutory requirement calls for an ETJ (extra-territorial jurisdiction) representative on the P&Z. No council votes were taken during the introductions; councilmembers said they will consider applicants and vote at the subsequent meeting.

Why it matters: boards and commissions advise council on development, capital planning and economic development; membership affects project recommendations and oversight of capital and development priorities.

No appointment decisions were made at the May 5 meeting.","Council solicited public introductions for upcoming board and commission appointments and heard interest from current members seeking reappointment; formal appointments will be made at a future meeting.",{"_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},6249700,"Tomball issues proclamations for hurricane preparedness, Police Week and Economic Development Week",432,1249000,1681000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401&start=1249&end=1681","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401/thumbnail_1249000.jpg","/articles/6249700/Tomball/Harris-County/Texas/Tomball-issues-proclamations-for-hurricane-preparedness-Police-Week-and-Economic-Development-Week","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249700-55f7a4aae2bf4149ddd0bf33f4cbdfbd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770740210&Signature=RDZsoHitsK0AXD22TN1qQLyrWuaY-9UF1~s765gVlX-jkplWOUk6xiEGbB7DmQED4CmfLfVk9G4dULM6X-DLDGDEwk~DDSfs3eJc-gcR1aKfO7U4wtvkkz~w344DlgMRBzkh~2A84d4jDkDeFPVk8YFrnNCCS3A6COvtutZoHZjElZsjOf5b91vh31LgHTPzo2BJtbBXu0ovKo4H8W3XWL-qtLHE0JPH7MgqxygylWSqlsoCfAY10W2o0fwc33BFbo6D4y77ncIBIZvIc3Y08jIWVfkhI6ioH1VCDpIyDzYbWYyJDr2CziQA7Rj-7ld2HoXmCmMzfhpBn-FwUMNRsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Lori Conquin issued three proclamations at the May 5 Tomball City Council meeting recognizing hurricane preparedness week, Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Economic Development Week.

On Hurricane Preparedness Week, the mayor read language urging residents and organizations to develop emergency response and recovery plans and called out guidance from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Texas Division of Emergency Management. “The best defense is preparedness and education regarding the damage of high winds, storms, flooding, and tornadoes,” the proclamation read.

The council also recognized Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15) and Tomball Police Week (May 11–17). Police community relations staff — including Officer John Willard, Detective (name as spoken in transcript) and Sergeant Coco White — were introduced and acknowledged during the ceremony. The mayor’s proclamation referenced a joint resolution and Public Law 103-322 in observance of fallen officers.

Finally, the council proclaimed May 12–16 as National Economic Development Week, commending the Tomball Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) and naming TEDC staff and board leaders in attendance.

The proclamations were read from the dais; no council votes were recorded for these ceremonial items.","Mayor Lori Conquin issued proclamations recognizing National Hurricane Preparedness Week, Peace Officers Memorial Day/Police Week and National Economic Development Week; police and economic development representatives attended ceremonies.",{"_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},6249704,"Council approves Tomball Gateway and Wayfinding ad hoc committee, names stakeholders",134,3400000,3534000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401&start=3400&end=3534","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401/thumbnail_3400000.jpg","/articles/6249704/Tomball/Harris-County/Texas/Council-approves-Tomball-Gateway-and-Wayfinding-ad-hoc-committee-names-stakeholders","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249704-95889303299465ccded21b16927bfd4d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770740210&Signature=EdtvZg7raROHwxtFNBJTx42LARkkXT4VzFglwHLhLjTRwpFefQCbOi5yv0jMHcYFPRd6WxjpuRWz~Kvm-BZ0I8CN2KVUHiVf8Z9kX6YlcwBVSNtAKpCDlZ5EFFV25Hhf1tZP22rb6EDbC0EypCcrXbsnDQq~~-ofnbWvweqRVJoveCzxlvJznf3IT-9fwx7pKbU~STf1ftE3f~5tcJ-YTKxowf2fEV8RkRTIX~K0UZS8WVWETABidKvQDaLxEpCmRZdVNTHlG-mY8oAglIn5xA8Aa71tYKGAgJ37TfH8u8O02MwCgZ-1lqrEJyHAB8JgsMSs9gXu2rUnyVLGlFE1gA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tomball City Council voted unanimously May 5 to create a Tomball Gateway and Wayfinding ad hoc committee and approved a list of stakeholder members to advise the city on signage and gateway design.

Assistant staff member Chris Lord presented the proposed membership and asked the council to approve the roster. “Those are the members of this committee that will hopefully help, guide us to our final gateway and wayfinding signs,” Chris Lord said.

The council approved the roster by motion and second; staff said the committee will meet monthly starting this month, and the group should produce suggestions by the end of the year. Members named in the meeting included Amanda Kelly, Amanda Tricky (marketing/media), Amy Mason (Chamber), Angie Johnson, Eric Berger, Katie Whistler, Kelly Violet (EDC), Larissa Roberts, Lori Ball, Melanie Sutton and Teresa Latsis (Hudson Group). The motion carried unanimously.

Why it matters: the ad hoc committee will guide design and placement of gateway and wayfinding signage, a visible public-facing project intended to direct visitors and mark Tomball’s entrances. Staff said they are coordinating meeting dates with the consultant Westwood and the committee.

The council took no additional action beyond approving the committee and its membership at the meeting.","The City Council approved a stakeholder ad hoc committee to design Tomball’s gateway and wayfinding signage; members were named and staff said the group will meet monthly with recommendations expected this year.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6249709,"Tomball staff brief council on dozens of state bills that could limit local control",569,2156000,2725000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401&start=2156&end=2725","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3204908-197745b6a40bed64f0edda917eb07401/thumbnail_2156000.jpg","/articles/6249709/Tomball/Harris-County/Texas/Tomball-staff-brief-council-on-dozens-of-state-bills-that-could-limit-local-control","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249709-01569707f8a8d811836bf473fff602a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770740210&Signature=j2utWhlllwCk5hWqCG71vUyvwGXKHLlbbRU0s8N1X5t93PTJLymt-wCWJfD2xCXQ9xrJ2Txo~uZ0-2AgBmN0CtYW1V-IQEtfHT0m08OontRJVryz3zPl3l15VxYtHrR4PXEmSwq-PSFlSoYpm0ox6CDCFJ6Am7v~5pw-KEfyFtBEOe-7OSH5KAJ98tB42JOVLHOz5o-LzrYz0zTjEVctjsJH6ahMwCgd4FHZY6Wibmy7HloVgm9T0nxqAsh312~tCVq6XSqL9qIeKsCegozgKXYkD9GMbj7ThqcmIqSNEZDbdBzOD8Ux4knVtIhufPnSGsLa56v2BkPrDnCO2x9ncQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff delivered a legislative update at the Tomball City Council meeting on May 5, outlining a slate of state bills that city officials said could change how local governments raise and spend money and regulate development.

The update, presented by city legislative staffer Jessica, summarized a fast-moving session in Austin and flagged specific measures that could affect Tomball’s finances, permitting and annexation authority. “We were successful in getting an amendment on one of the bills that was going to take away a lot of the ability of our city to control our development,” Jessica said during the briefing.

Why it matters: the bills discussed include revenue-and-debt omnibus proposals, limits on spending tied to population growth, changes to certificates of obligation and several development-related measures that could constrain local rules. City staff said these measures, if enacted, would change routine fiscal tools and regulatory authority used by Tomball.

Key points from the briefing: staff said 10,687 bills had been filed this session and that Texas Municipal League (TML) estimates roughly 2,000 of those bills have direct city impact. Bills identified by staff included HB 19 (a revenue and debt omnibus), HB 1453 (changes to certificates of obligation), a proposed expenditure limit (referred to in the briefing as HB 5267), SB 157 (minimum lot-size legislation with population brackets), HB 230 (a third-party review measure later amended on the floor), SB 673 (accessory dwelling unit/ADU language), and multiple proposals addressing disannexation (referred to in the briefing as HB 950, HB 24904 and SB 1844). Staff also described bills advancing in the public safety and administrative-notice areas, including grants for protective windows and changes to public-notice timing.

Council members and staff emphasized ongoing communication with Tomball’s state delegation. “Tomball has been providing information to our representatives and our senators, letting them know when a bill comes up, if we have a certain impact or something we want to communicate,” the presenter said, and urged residents to follow the Texas Legislature’s online resources or TML updates for details.

The briefing included clarifications from staff about bill status and local impacts but did not include formal council action; staff said they would continue to monitor bills and to contact legislators as needed.

The council did not take any legislative votes at the meeting; staff said formal positions or letters would be handled separately as petitioning or comment opportunities arise during the remainder of the 2025 session.","City staff gave a legislative briefing outlining multiple Texas bills — including revenue and debt measures and changes to development authority — that city officials say could affect Tomball’s ability to manage finances and local land use.","actionData","errors"]

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