Taylor Hoffpauir

The agenda for the regular City Council meeting included several key items. Routine matters were covered under the Consent Agenda, which listed the approval of the previous regular session minutes from January 6, 2026. Presentations included the First Quarter Financial Report for FY '26. A public hearing was scheduled to receive comments regarding a request for a Specific Use Provision (SUP) for Entertainment use (Gaming room) in the Central Business District for the property at 212 N. Church St. Individual concerns slated for deliberation included possible action approving the purchase of a Case 580SV Backhoe, the first reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2026 Budget following the sale of the Gas System, the first reading of an ordinance approving the SUP request, discussion regarding the Brady Youth Sports Foundation (BYSF) and Regional Tournaments, and a discussion/update on Fire Department plans. The agenda also included provisions for staff reports and an Executive Session to deliberate on attorney consultation, personnel matters (City Manager duties/recommendations, Fire Chief), and deliberations about real property concerning the Police Station/Fire Station.

The joint work session agenda included a discussion regarding an Interlocal Agreement for shared services between the City of Brady and McCulloch County. These services encompass Fire and EMS, Law Enforcement/Police, Detention/Jail, Senior Citizen services, Emergency Planning and Management, and the Temporary Use of City Facilities. The regular City Council meeting agenda for the same date included discussion on the FY21 Proposed Budget, including potential property tax rate adjustments (adopting the "No New Revenue" rate) and proposed rate increases for water and commercial dumpster services. Further discussion items included the second and final reading of ordinances to abandon portions of Apple Street and E. 9th Street, approval of an amended Interlocal Agreement for Fire and EMS services (which was also a focus of the joint session), approval of the City of Brady Organizational Chart, approval of a mural project contract using Hotel Occupancy Tax funds, and approval of an Interlocal Agreement for a School Resource Officer. During the regular session, the Council also discussed utility rates and fee schedules and the first reading of an ordinance concerning the sale of cemetery plots back to the City.

The agenda for the regular City Council meeting included several items for discussion and possible action. Key topics involved approving Resolution 2024-007 regarding unopposed elected officials, renewing a 5-year lease agreement with Redeemer Church for the old K-Life building for a community Youth Program, and receiving an update on the sale of Dodge Heights lots. The Council also planned to consider approving a Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funding Application from the Heart of Texas Country Music Association for their annual festival. Additionally, the agenda included discussion regarding a complaint concerning the conduct of the Mayor, leading to the potential retention of a special council/outside investigator. The Council also anticipated entering an Executive Session to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation related to the Mayor's conduct and to deliberate on the value of real properties concerning Police/Fire Department facilities.

The agenda for the regular meeting included a call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. Public comments were reserved for items not listed on the agenda, with limitations on council deliberation. The consent agenda included the approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting. A presentation by PPM regarding their annual report was scheduled. Individual concerns on the agenda covered the second and final reading of Ordinance 1406 to amend the FY 2026 Budget, the second and final reading of Ordinance 1407 approving a Specific Use Provision for entertainment use at 212 N. Church Street, and the selection of a firm for the development and concept design of a new fire department building. Staff reports detailed upcoming event schedules. The City Council planned to enter executive session to consult with the attorney regarding pending litigation concerning a radio tower, deliberate personnel matters concerning the City Manager's duties, and deliberate on the value of real property related to the Fire Station.

The meeting agenda for the City of Brady Council included several significant items. Under Consent Agenda, approval of minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting was planned. A presentation covered the PPM Annual Report. The individual concerns section involved the second and final reading of Ordinance 1406 to amend the FY 2026 Budget, primarily to reassign funds remaining from the sale of the Gas System and to allocate funds for a potential cardboard recycling baler grant. The council also considered the second and final reading of Ordinance 1407, approving a Specific Use Provision for Entertainment use at 212 N. Church Street. Furthermore, the agenda included deliberation on selecting a firm for the development and concept design of a new fire department building. Executive Session covered consultation with the City Attorney regarding litigation concerning a radio tower, deliberation on City Manager duties, and discussions regarding real property related to the Fire Station location. Following Executive Session, action was taken to authorize the City Manager to continue site evaluation for the fire station and seek designs from specified firms.