The City of Brookshire council took several formal votes during the April 17 meeting. Highlights follow; counts were recorded as “Aye” when the roll-call or voice vote passed and no roll-call tally was provided in the transcript for some routine motions.

- Approval of minutes: The council approved the minutes of the regular city council meeting on April 3, 2025. Motion made and seconded; passed by voice vote (“Aye”).

- City Hall roof repair: Council voted to solicit a contractor estimate to repair the City Hall/convention center roof and return with a full council estimate. Motion to find a contractor for an estimate carried by voice vote (“Aye”).

- Fair Housing Month proclamation: The council read and adopted a proclamation designating April as Fair Housing Month in Brookshire. Motion to approve proclamation was moved and seconded and passed by voice vote (“Aye”).

- Waive vendor permit fees for FFA Spring Fling: Council voted to waive vendor-permit fees for a local Future Farmers of America (FFA) fundraiser at Hovis Park. Motion passed by voice vote (“Aye”). City confirmed that vendors must supply their own generators if needed; city-generated equipment still subject to fees.

- Deny penalty-waiver request (Scott Industries): Council voted to deny Scott Industries’ request to waive late-tax penalties. Motion to deny the waiver passed by voice vote (“Aye”).

- Relay commemorative bricks: Council authorized including relaying commemorative bricks in the landscaping project at City Hall and instructed staff to incorporate the bricks into the planned landscape work. Motion passed by voice vote (“Aye”).

Other items were tabled or discussed with direction to staff and did not result in immediate formal votes; several matters were deferred for additional information or to permit interagency coordination.

Ending: For many of the items above council approved staff direction or requested estimates rather than awarding contracts or finalizing policies; follow-up items were scheduled for future meetings.