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Brookshire council approves election ordinance, appoints associate judge and clears plat for medical facility
Summary
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.
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.
