Khalil Abdallah El-Halabi

The council held a public hearing regarding an application for a development and site plan for an office addition at 250 Sharron Drive, which was subsequently approved. A resolution was adopted to amend the Master Fee Schedule concerning utility convenience fees and Woodway Family Center facility usage and rental fees. Additionally, the council accepted the certification of unopposed candidates and passed an ordinance cancelling the upcoming general city election. Consent agenda items included approval of participation in a regional Household Hazardous Waste Day. The council also received reports from the city manager and individual councilmembers regarding city services, upcoming events, and infrastructure matters.

The council reviewed and accepted the FY 2024-2025 annual financial audit. Members discussed proposed amendments to the Master Fee Schedule for the Woodway Family Center facility usage and rentals, providing direction to staff. A significant franchise agreement amendment with Frontier Access, LLC was approved to establish new rates for waste collection, recycling, and disposal services, including a 10-year contract extension. An executive session was held to consult on pending litigation. The consent agenda included the declaration of various items as excess city property for disposal and the retention of legal counsel for the pending litigation. Updates were also provided on municipal services, committee activities, and upcoming election procedures.

The regular meeting included the presentation of the Chief's Valor Award to Assistant Chief Todd Gill for instrumental action in extinguishing a fire. Community Services and Development provided a quarterly report covering construction progress, completion dates, and inspections for the first quarter of FY 2026 (October 2025 through December 2025). The Public Safety Department presented quarterly crime statistics comparing Q4 2024 and Q4 2025, and highlighted community engagement activities. Key actions included authorizing the distribution of the Carleen Bright Endowment Fund accumulated income balance to the City; authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with McLennan County for chip sealing services on Beach Parking Area and Park II Road; and adopting Resolution R-26-01, supporting Baylor Scott and White Health's application for a Municipal Setting Designation. The Consent Agenda approved minutes from previous meetings, awarded a contract for Tater Hill Ground Storage Tank Rehabilitation, approved the renewal of a Special Use Permit for a home occupation, and ratified an emergency expenditure for well motor and pump repairs.

The proceedings involved two separate council meetings. Key discussions included public commentary regarding trash and recycling service frequency, where a resident expressed support for weekly recycling pickup. A presentation was given by Frontier Access LLC regarding the transition from the Waco landfill to the new Waco landfill facility. The council handled administrative items, unanimously approving minutes from previous meetings held on November 10, 2025, and unanimously passing Resolution R2521 to cast all 62 votes for Dwayne Moss in the McLennon Central Appraisal District board of directors election. The manager's report covered updates on the Brookwood drainage project commencement, progress on the Tex sidewalk project, completion expected soon for a waterline upgrade on Sharon and Randall streets, tree trimming efforts by Encore, progress on DGERA work, the upcoming Tater Hill painting tank bid opening, and promotion for the Very Merry Woodway Christmas event.

The meeting commenced with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a Public Comment section where a candidate for Justice of the Peace introduced himself. Key actions included the unanimous approval of minutes from two separate meetings held on November 10, 2025. Furthermore, the Council adopted Resolution R-25-21, electing Dwain Moss as a Director for the McLennan Central Appraisal District for 2026. The City Manager provided updates on several ongoing projects, including the Brookwood Drainage project, the TxDOT sidewalk project, a waterline update, tree trimming progress by Oncor, and the opening of bids for the Tater Hill Tank Painting. The Council also discussed the upcoming Very Merry Woodway Christmas Event.