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City staff said the Greyloo Grove site, owned by FLS Development, is contiguous to Tomball and totals just over 50 acres; the developer proposes about 88 single‑family homes and a 45,000‑square‑foot commercial footprint. \"The property proposed to be annexed is contiguous with the city,\" Thomas, a city staff member, told the council during the presentation of the annexation application.

The petition for PID creation would cover 43.149 acres of the site and requests a reimbursement bond issue of up to $8,000,000, with the developer proposing an assessment rate of $0.95 per $100 of assessed value. Megan, a city staff member presenting the PID materials, said those assessment and payment figures are preliminary and that bond counsel provided conservative estimates for maximum annual installments.

Why it matters: Annexation and PID creation can change who provides water and sewer service, how infrastructure is financed, and how future property taxes and assessments are levied. Council members flagged amenities, road widths and long‑term maintenance responsibility as local concerns that could affect residents and the city budget.

Details and next steps

City staff said the project includes a municipal service plan outlining police and fire protection and solid waste collection if annexation proceeds. Staff told council that the developer and ACWA Services must complete a CCN (certificate of convenience and necessity) transfer for water and wastewater before annexation can be finalized; legal advice will require that CCN transfer be complete prior to annexation.

Thomas said the developer projects an estimated market value roughly $625,000 per residential unit (staff noted some units could be higher) and an estimated $16,000,000 in commercial value. The PID acreage differs from the annexation acreage; staff said the PID would not include one small tract that is not contiguous to existing city limits.

Council discussion centered on amenities and street design. One council member asked whether the roadway would be built to the same width as connecting sections and expressed concern that future widening might become a city expense. Another council member noted the development includes larger lots and that homeowners may add private amenities such as pools, reducing the need for a community pool.

Council then approved motions — without recorded roll‑call names — to set a public hearing and the first reading of the annexation ordinance for July 21 and to call a public hearing for PID creation on Aug. 4. Staff said a memorandum of understanding (MOU) negotiated with the developer will be brought forward to council at a later meeting to lay out more detailed commitments.

What remains unsettled

Staff emphasized several items remain to be finalized before any annexation is effective: the CCN transfer from ACWA Services, approval of the planned development by the Planning & Zoning Commission, final PID documents and any MOU terms. Bond amounts, assessment amounts per lot and exact annual assessments will be finalized as part of the PID assessment process and bond sizing, staff said.

Council actions

The council’s votes were recorded as passing unanimously on both the motion to set the annexation hearing and the motion to call the PID hearing; staff indicated subsequent council meetings will consider first and second readings and any MOU.

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\"The proposal is that overtime will be paid, in excess of 80 hours in a 2 week work period,\" Christie, a city staff member presenting the handbook changes, told the council. The revisions update multiple handbook sections to reflect the new work period, overtime procedures, shift definitions, and adjustments to probationary periods and holiday leave for affected employees.

Why it matters: The change uses the FLSA exemption that permits law enforcement agencies to compute overtime over a work period longer than a single week (up to 28 days). Switching to an 80‑hour biweekly threshold means overtime is paid only after an officer works more than 80 hours in that two‑week period rather than automatically counting weekly overtime for hours over 40.

Background and rationale

City presenters said the three main goals of the change are to ensure better coverage across shifts, reduce overtime costs and improve recruitment and retention. Christie noted that Tomball had operated on a 4‑10 compressed schedule for about three years, and earlier had used different compressed schedules when staffing was lower.

Council discussion and action

Council members asked about prior trial periods and the effects of earlier compressed schedules; staff responded that prior schedules had varied and in earlier years included a 3‑12 model. After discussion, the council approved the handbook revisions with a unanimous vote.

What changes where

Staff said the handbook amendments update references to the work period, define 12‑hour shift designations, revise overtime and leave language to reflect the 80‑hour two‑week threshold, and adjust probation and holiday leave rules where necessary. The city did not present a phased trial at this meeting; staff described it as a policy change adopted into the handbook.

","The Tomball City Council unanimously approved revisions to the employee handbook to allow a 12‑hour work schedule for police officers, change overtime to an 80‑hour two‑week work period under the FLSA special rule for law enforcement, and adjust related leave and probation policies.",{"_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},6177777,"Tomball resident urges city to address rough new rail crossings affecting neighborhood streets",118,1038000,1156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5330886-bead8fca99bba898c64f312d7ce98201&start=1038&end=1156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5330886-bead8fca99bba898c64f312d7ce98201/thumbnail_1038000.jpg","/articles/6177777/Tomball/Harris-County/Texas/Tomball-resident-urges-city-to-address-rough-new-rail-crossings-affecting-neighborhood-streets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6177777-c9879955859cb4d0706b7e61f29fdbb2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775597573&Signature=d9NI~eItPC0kXPxQlrxE98yUjm8e28c3R8OA0nED5j2ISczwpXHp0IuTwuLNkNkGJH0JYLIXLt4Xc50W~QNt602SlQisVddeSUm58sIWvLYgV1YFzS2w~E~fOyCceWy0YqWY9ndksdK08F9r3cZcoILXLENKRwcFI50EzYiKsuUomoB2vxRnorr9xwFEMbi59y0nMbhRIF5gaFb5LZ-k5wxFj5UbLVLoIVkCuqVYwOMeCcT4Z9fs6zbAN5ebMwnP2At0xFlyD9-UtDjM7hQKMawewvFZk5YVl~HsSwY~eu5Gc2eJG82yMn1b39FhSYZrBP8bpFmzCz6LCbMoUmwRTQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A Tomball resident told the City Council the newly installed railroad crossings near Zion, Hub Smith and Cherry are higher and rougher than the previous crossings and leave loose asphalt, creating safety and aesthetic concerns for the neighborhood.

\"They still have a mess everywhere,\" Tim DeMar said during the public comment period. DeMar, who gave his address as 12502 Montclair Landing Court, said children walk along Zion, Hub Smith and Cherry and that the crossings’ condition makes the area look \"a little trashy.\" He urged the council to reach out to the railroad or other responsible parties to get the crossings fixed.

DeMar acknowledged he understood the work was railroad construction: \"I know it's the railroad's construction, their mess. And hopefully, we won't hear there's nothing we can do. We've already asked. It's out of our hands. Hopefully, we won't hear that.\" The council did not announce any immediate enforcement action or a direct follow‑up during the public comment period.

Why it matters

Railroad crossing conditions can affect vehicle and pedestrian safety, accessibility for schoolchildren and neighborhood walkability. DeMar’s comments put the matter on the council record and signal neighborhood concern ahead of any separate staff follow‑up or requests to the railroad company.

Next steps and council response

The public comment period requires no immediate council action; the mayor closed public comments after DeMar’s remarks. No staff report or formal agenda item addressing the crossings was before the council that evening, and no formal motion or vote was taken in response to the comment. DeMar asked whether the city had reached out to the railroad or county; that outreach status was not specified on the record during his remarks.

","At the July council meeting a resident described newly raised railroad crossings he says are rougher and higher than before, leaving asphalt and creating hazards for pedestrians and children walking nearby. The city did not take action at the meeting; public comment concluded.","actionData","errors"]

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