Maura Alyssa Cardenas

The agenda for the special meeting includes a citizens' inquiry for public comments and a new business session focused on providing training regarding the roles, responsibilities, governance, statutory authority, and economic development activities of the Community Development Corporation.

The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding the engagement of legal counsel for representation in the matter of Houston & Sons, LLC v. City of Willis. Further business items involve taking action on a contract award for the FM 1097 West Lift Station Upsizing project and a proposal for engineering services concerning the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. Additionally, the governing body will convene into an executive session to discuss personnel matters specifically regarding the City Manager's contract.

The regular meeting agenda includes citizen inquiry via public comments, consent agenda items concerning the approval of prior meeting minutes and financial statements for November and December 2025. New business items focus on authorizing the submission of grant applications to Humanities Texas for a Juneteenth event, the Texas Commission on the Arts for Arts Respond Performance Support funding, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for park enhancements, all requiring local matching funds. Other new business involves authorizing a refundable deposit for the Willis Business Mixer, approving the CDC Connect quarterly publication, and approving CivicPlus website access for a dedicated Corporation webpage. The meeting concludes with reports and adjournment.

The meeting includes a joint public hearing with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss a proposed zoning change for a tract of land to allow for the development of apartments, as well as an amendment to the City of Willis Code of Ordinances regarding drive approach width requirements for emergency services facilities. There will also be a public hearing to discuss the FY 2025-2026 Budget. The council will discuss and take action on a resolution approving the City of Willis FY 2025-2026 Budget, adopting the 2025 Ad Valorem Tax Rate, and approving the Montgomery County Emergency Communication District Budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Additional items include approving final plats for Willis Business Park Section one and Market at Willis Phase 2, as well as replats for Moran Retail and the Moran Ranch-Q Café and Market. The council will also discuss and take action on the award of a Comcast Waterline Extension construction contract, Change Order No. 1 for the Water Plant 4 Elevated Storage Tank Project, proposals for Inspection and Cleaning of City Water Tanks, a proposed sign for Martin Luther King Park, and participation in national opioid settlements. Finally, the City Council will convene into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the reassignment of the Animal Control Officer.

The City Council convened for a special session, addressing the canvassing of returns and declaration of results for both the General and Special Elections held on May 3, 2025. The council approved resolutions for election results, including Mayor and Council positions, and amendments to the City of Willis Home Rule Charter Propositions A through I. The Oath of Office was administered to newly elected officials. Additionally, the council discussed declaring a vacancy in City Council Position 3 and ordering a special election to fill it. The council also convened into an executive session to receive legal advice from the City Attorney.