John Ellisor
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 12
- Total speaking time
- 11:25
- Avg per meeting
- 0:57
- Segments
- 162
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.
Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance
Events and trips are funded through the senior program budget.
City Charter Review and Potential Amendments
Financial impacts are undetermined pending specific amendment proposals.
Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight
Operational costs are managed within the existing Animal Services budget.
Front Yard Fence Regulations
Minimal direct municipal impact, though affected property owners may incur compliance or modification costs.
Board Organization and Orientation
None.
Economic Development Strategy
Details on financial impacts will be discussed during the meeting.
Design Criteria Manual Updates
The changes may influence construction costs for developers due to new sidewalk width requirements.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Partially funded by a $250,000 GLO grant.
Fire and Rescue Services Agreement
Allocates city funds for volunteer fire department operational support over a three-year term.
Emergency Services Fleet and Equipment Upgrades
Significant capital expenditure utilizing cooperative purchasing agreements and budgeted funds.
Falling Leaf Ranch Proposed Development
Substantial private capital investment with associated municipal infrastructure and service demands.
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee Vacancy
TIRZ No. 2 Development Agreements
Impacts future tax increment allocations and public infrastructure cost-sharing for commercial and residential developments.
Staff Reports on Approved Commercial Site Plans
Generates private commercial investment and future sales/property tax revenue for the city.
Library Policy Updates and Child Safety
No direct fiscal impact is anticipated from these operational policy updates.
Staff Services Agreement Update
Streamlining could reduce administrative costs, but the impact is not quantified.
Police Department Staffing and Compensation
General fund allocations include standard merit pools and software support, while major salary rebenchmarking remains an ongoing budgetary challenge.
Election of Corporate Officers
None directly related to operating expenses.
Volunteer Apparel Design
The cost of the shirts will be drawn from the committee's existing budget.
Moved or seconded (13)
Motions Ellisor personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- movedpassed2026-07-06
Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement (12G)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-06
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.X., with the exception of Item 12.G. which was pulled for discussion.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Consider an ordinance declaring the results of the City of Friendswood General Election held on May 2, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Consider awarding the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC (CSP #2026-03)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-02
Eminent Domain for Lake Friendswood Park Expansion
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Chamber of Commerce Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-02-02
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment IV” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-01-05
Consider approving an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located generally at the 4700 block of FM 2351, a tract of land containing 29.3726 acres, to change its designation from “Retail” and “Industrial” to “Mixed Use” and amending
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-08
Adoption of FY 2025-26 Tax Rate
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-07
Depository Services Contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-02
Second Amendment to Economic Development Agreement (Albritton Project)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-01-06
Consider an ordinance ordering the City of Friendswood General Election to be held on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers for Position Nos. 4 and 6
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-01-06
Consider an ordinance ordering the City of Friendswood General Election to be held on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers for Position Nos. 4 and 6
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (400)
Recorded while Ellisor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of April 22, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice Chairperson
ADJOURNMENT
Approval of Minutes
Election of Chairperson
Election of Vice Chairperson
Adjournment
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Approval of Consent Agenda
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of August 25, 2026 Minutes
Approval of August 10, 2026 Minutes
Upcoming Trips and Events
Fall Picnic at Stevenson Park
Wacky Hat Luncheon
Approval of Minutes
Approval of August 20, 2026 Minutes
Set Next Meeting Date and Time
Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
Voting record (208)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.