Mellisa Brown

City Manager Recruitment

The appointment of a city manager determines executive compensation and administrative leadership for municipal operations.

City Manager Transition

Involves executive compensation under a new employment agreement.

Proposed Data Center Standards

Could increase municipal tax revenues while placing heavy demands on local power and water infrastructure.

Residential Development at 801 North Roy Reynolds

Allowing ADUs and tiny homes could increase property values and potentially generate additional rental income for homeowners.

Proposed Wireless Telecommunication Tower at 7432 East Trimmier Road

Generates lease revenue for the property owner and enhances commercial wireless infrastructure.

605 North Gray Street Occupancy Dispute

The city will incur legal fees to pursue the petition against the Board of Adjustment.

Rezoning of 1401 Mulford Street (Case Z26-20)

Brings the property into compliance, improving the owner's ability to finance or sell.

P&Z and City Council Alignment and Joint Collaboration

None directly, though streamlined development reviews can reduce administrative holding costs.

Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Data Centers and Short-Term Rentals

Aims to increase municipal hotel occupancy tax revenues by boosting registered short-term rentals.

Data Center Zoning Standards

Could significantly impact city tax revenues and strain local water and electrical infrastructure.

Wireless Telecommunications Infrastructure

The tower represents a significant private investment in local infrastructure.

Solid Waste Fee Adjustments

Recovers operational costs for container repositioning, commercial special trips, and bulk mattress disposal.

animal shelter closure

Taxpayers might be on the hook for expensive building remediation and potential emergency contracts with outside animal welfare organizations.

Pavement Marking Services Contract

These projects require substantial investment but are essential for long-term growth and service provision, potentially impacting utility rates and bond issuances.

Children's Museum and Immersion Center Exploration

Project relies primarily on private donations, grants, and potential state funding allocations rather than direct city capital outlay.

Fireworks Display Permit

None directly stated, but supports community events.

property decision

Property values and development costs in the affected area could shift depending on how the council resolves this flip-flop.

Hookah Lounge Rezoning Request (Case Z26-09)

Minor commercial property value adjustments.

Computing and Energy Research Annex CUP (Case Z26-07)

Estimated capital investment of $30 million by the property owner.

Charter Amendment Package and Governance Changes

Potential cost savings from eliminating May municipal elections in favor of November county-run elections.

Approval of Emergency Water Repair Ratification

Table Economic Development Policy Readoption

Master Marketing Agreement with Verta Wireless

EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bell County

Change Order No. 1 for Building Projects

Axon Enterprise Agreement

Appointment of Dr. Marie Peoples as City Manager

Appointment of Interim City Manager

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 4008 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-034)

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 311 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-035)

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 1002 Medical Drive (PH-26-036)

MN-26-028 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of July 21, 2026.

MN-26-029 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 23, 2026.

MN-26-030 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026.

MN-26-031 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 4, 2026

MN-26-032 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.

MN-26-033 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of August 18, 2026.

MN-26-034 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of August 25, 2026

MN-26-035 Consider Minutes of Special City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026

MN-26-036 Consider Minutes of Regular City Council Meeting of September 1, 2026

Approval of Emergency Water Repair Ratification

Table Economic Development Policy Readoption

Master Marketing Agreement with Verta Wireless

Expressed concern over preferential treatment and lack of competitive bidding.

EMS Interlocal Agreement with Bell County

Change Order No. 1 for Building Projects

Axon Enterprise Agreement

Appointment of Dr. Marie Peoples as City Manager

Opposed due to concerns over contract benefits, compensation, and experience level.

Appointment of Interim City Manager

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 4008 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-034)

Expressed concern regarding social clubs and consistency with overlay district goals.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 311 E. Stan Schlueter Loop (PH-26-035)

Voted against the zoning change.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment for 1002 Medical Drive (PH-26-036)

Postponement of Rezoning Request Z26-13 (Quantum 195, LLC)

Approval of FY 2027 Annual Budget

Disagreed with specific line items despite a professional overall product.

Ratification of Property Tax Revenue Increase

Adoption of FY 2027 Tax Rate ($0.7301)

Amendment to Solid Waste Ordinance (Chapter 24)

Voiced concerns regarding implementation timelines, fee structures, and potential resident notification challenges.

Approval of Water and Sewer Rate Amendments (Chapter 30)

Expressed concern over cumulative utility cost increases for residents and enterprise fund transfers.

Approval of FY 2027 Preliminary Tax Rate

File petition to reverse Board of Adjustment decision

I highly disagree with taking legal action against the board that we have appointed who has made a decision based on hearing from both sides.

Reject Proposed Charter Amendment on Citizen Comments

Voted against rejecting the charter amendment because she believed citizens should have a guaranteed say in their charter.

Approve District-Specific Requirement for Recall Petitions

Argued that restricting who can initiate a recall adds unnecessary administrative hurdles and over-restricts citizens.

Motion by Council member Bass, seconded by Councilmember Kendrick, to reject this item as a proposed Charter Amendment.

Motion by Councilmember Kendrick, seconded by Councilmember Nash-King, to add a requirement that only a registered voter who resides in the district represented by the District Councilmember who is th

approve item RS-26-103

limit each City Council member to speak only 2 minutes on agenda items and only two times

approve that presentations will not be required for consent agenda items unless a Councilmember requests that an item be pulled from consent agenda for further discussion

that the Councilmembers shall not attend any meetings of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, or Executive Directors meetings with city staff.

for Councilmembers to send communications with requests for information from city staff through one member of staff, designated by the City Manager

reject this recommendation

adjourn

reject this recommended change

accept recommended amendment language granting the City Secretary 5 days to return petition forms

accept the changes as recommended by the Charter Amendment Commission, with modification that the number of petition signatures required for a District Councilmember be reduced to 25, and that At-Larg

reject this recommendation of a filing fee

to reject this recommendation

not advance this change through Charter Amendment to Section 39 of the Charter, and instead pursue through City Councils adopted Governing Standards

add required language for recall petitions that cite 'Recall petition be based on incompetency, official misconduct and/or malfeasance'

Council-Initiated Investigations

Candidate Filing Fee

Change Order Briefings

Recall Procedures - Rejection of General Recommendation

Recall Procedures - City Secretary Timeline

Recall Procedures - Statutory Grounds

Judicial Removal of Elected Officials

reject the amendment with regard to term limits.

accept the amendment as presented that any vacancy should be filled by appointment no matter when the vacancy occurred or how many vacancies existed.

Election Dates Charter Amendment

Term Limits Charter Amendment Rejection

Approval of RS-26-089

Motion was made by Councilmember Nash-King to approve item RS-26-089.