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Brookshire council approves FY2027 raises, Hov Park lift and multiple capital purchases; orders ordinance drafts
Summary
At its June 18 meeting, the Brookshire City Council approved employee pay increases for FY2027, purchased a wheelchair lift and security shutters for police evidence, granted variances for a Stella Road driveway and authorized drafting a no–engine-brake ordinance. Implementation and funding details were left to staff.
Brookshire — The Brookshire City Council on June 18 approved a set of motions covering personnel pay, accessibility upgrades and equipment purchases, and directed staff to return with ordinance recommendations on several topics.
Council voted to approve the proposed FY2027 employee compensation package as presented by finance staff. The proposal includes a 3% cost-of-living increase and a 3% merit pool; staff estimated a combined budget impact of about $252,892 and said implementation will be subject to funding in the adopted FY2027 budget and take effect Oct. 1, 2026. Finance staff noted there is currently no new revenue attached to the proposal.
Council approved capital purchases and authorizations for the parks and police departments. The city authorized the purchase and installation of a wheelchair lift for the Hov Park Clubhouse at a price of roughly $51,000 (installation and remodel included) to meet ADA requirements. Council also approved buying security shutters for the Brookshire Police Department evidence room to add an extra layer of protection for stored firearms and property. Staff will execute necessary agreements and return with related service or maintenance contracts when applicable.
On land-use matters, the council granted variances for a driveway, walkway and residential parking at 3207 Stella Road after hearing from the homeowner and staff; council also directed staff to review the city driveway ordinance and report back with recommendations to address fairness and consistency concerns.
On regulatory matters, Mayor Pro Tem Tim Green raised neighborhood noise concerns from heavy trucks using engine brakes; the council voted to have staff draft an ordinance to prohibit engine braking (Jake brakes) within city limits and to consider signage and enforcement options.
Several other routine items passed by voice vote, including approval of minutes from the June 4 meeting and adoption of Brookshire Police Department patrol operations and support services policies. Where vote tallies were not spoken on the record in the transcript, the minutes reflect motions were seconded and reported as "motion passed."
Council members and staff said follow-up work is required on the driveway-ordinance review, a service agreement for the wheelchair lift, and implementation details for pay adjustments; staff will return with ordinances, contracts and budget clarifications as needed.
