Trish Hanks
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- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 1:22:28
- Avg per meeting
- 10:19
- Segments
- 1160
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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.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Adoption of the plan enhances future eligibility for state and regional infrastructure grants.
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.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Funded through grant resources and municipal planning allocations.
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.
Rain Barrel Workshop & Environmental Initiatives
Minor operational costs associated with workshops and community outreach.
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.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Hanks 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.
- secondedpassed2026-07-06
Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement (12G)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-07-06
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment IX” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-12
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
- movedpassed2026-05-04
Consider appointing a Grand Marshal of the City's 2026 4th of July Grand Parade
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment VII” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds. Page 3 of 656
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-04
Consider approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's payment to Comcast to remove and relocate communication lines in the downtown area
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-05-04
Consider an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) to change the category designations of (i) Reserves C and D of Autumn Creek Section 3, (ii) Reserve C of Autumn Creek Section 5, (iii) 3001 through 3011 Harvest Hill Drive, (iv) 3004, 3006, 3008, and 3010
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- seconded2026-05-04
Consider awarding the Blackhawk Boulevard Reconstruction Phase II - Repackage C Project to Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. (CSP #2026-02)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-05-04
A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Hanks to approve Consent Agenda Items 15.A. through 15.L., with the exception of Item 15.I. which was pulle…
- secondedpassed2026-04-06
Consider ratifying the City's filing of IRS Form 8038-T and the remittance of the associated arbitrage rebate and yield reduction payments in connection with the Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-02
A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Consent Agenda Items 11.A. through 11.K.
- movedpassed2026-03-02
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment V” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-01-05
to suspend Item 8.C., until staff addresses the issues expressed at the meeting with the developer. However, the motion was later amended by Mayor Pro Tem Ellisor to postpone the i…
- secondedpassed2025-12-01
Consider authorizing a License Agreement with Friendswood Bristol, Ltd., for the installation and maintenance of a sixty-inch (60") storm sewer line and a six inch (6") utility sleeve for telecommunication services within a portion of the Chelsea Line right-of-way
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-01
approve Consent Agenda Items 13.A. through 13.K., with the exception of items 13.C., 13.D., and 13.I. which were pulled for further discussion.
- secondedpassed2025-12-01
Consider a resolution casting its votes in the election of members of the Board of Directors of the Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD) for 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-01
Consider a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a finance contract with Government Capital Corporation for the financing of a ladder truck for Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department, Inc
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-01
Consider a resolution to consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a five-year Municipal Lease-Purchase Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for the purchase and installation of AXS Dispatch Console equipment and APX N70 portable radios to replace end-of-service life radios and console sys
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-03
The Professional further agrees that any analysis, reports, preparation of drawings, the designation or selection of materials and equipment, the selection and supervision of personnel and the performance of other services under this Agreement will be pursuant to
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-11-03
Consider approving an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located at 401 W Edgewood Drive, also known as McReaken Manor Final Plat, a Page 1 of 227
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (400)
Recorded while Hanks 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 (194)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget
Expressed concern over cutting forward-looking investments like maintenance and severe weather reserves.