>>> good evening. Welcome to the woodlands township board of directorers regular meeting july 16th 202
at p.m. Starting off with our voin case. Please welcome franky rodriguez
associate pastor from-- point angel can church who helps lead
life group and leadership development training his and his wife camille have five grown children.
reverend, welcome. >> thank you. I'm blessed to be here. May we pray.
gracious and loving god. With thanksgiving in our hearts we come to you father for the news that we've received even
this week as of monday when we have been able to provide a
safe haven box of joy and the baby that was presented to our
care. And that will now have a place it can call home. A couple it can call mom and
dad. Thank you for the opportunity to serve all your children. I get to be herer occasionally.
the men and women on our board of directors have to be here all the time. And for that, lord would you
bless their faithfulness that as they work with charity and
justice for all, that they would have this time returned to them twice fold. And that they would be
refreshed and renewed to do the work that you've called them to do. Bless our community that we
might serve all the strangers who come in. In your name, we pray, amen. Thank you very much.
>> thank you reverend. Appreciate it. All right. Join us for the pledge of
allegiance. To the american and texas flags.
all right item two. It is 6:02 p.m. I declare the court of state law of this meeting was post there'd days
in advance of this meeting. Posting occurred inside the boundaries of the woodlands township at this building.
requires at least four board members be in attendance to establish quorum for conducting business.
ski each board member to indicate your present as I call role. Vice chairman eissler.
>> present. >> director franks. >> present. >> director heiser. >> here. >> director lamb.
>> here. >> director nelson. >> here. >> director sekula-gibs.
>> here. >> by rolle call I declare we have quorum. Item three.
consider action adopting meeting agenda located on pages one through three of your pact. Call on motion to adopt agenda.
moved by director frank seconded by dr. Sekula-gibs.
all those respond by saying aye. Item carries. Recognize public officials.
item four we have two here. Hardest working nan woodlands arthur brindenhoff saw you last night here at the meeting good
job. Second hardest working man scott preston rdrc sterling ridge.
welcome. Thank you for coming. You're not sitting by your buddy.
>> I know. Kind of threw us off a little
bit. >> we're on break. >> all right. That's all the public
officials. Moving onto agenda item number
five. Public comment. Welcomed and encouraged. A public comment agenda items
include at the beginning of all regular border meeting ajen dmas accordance with the board adopted foil produce the most
efficient and effective process for allowing constituents to address the board. The woodlands township board of
directorers accepts public comments in accordance with the following guide lynes for participating in public
meetings. Number one each person wishing to address the board must first sign in the speak drawer
provided by the board secretary. Number two individuals who wish to make general announcements address the topic that is not included on the agenda or wish
to address specific agenda items must do so under the
public conference agenda items at the beginning of the meeting. Must be limited to total of
three total regardless of topic. If there are more signed up for each comment each speaker will
be limited to two minutes regardless of number of topics. Number five four speakerser taken in the order in which
they are receiveed. Speakers will not be allowed to yield time to another person on the list. Number five state law prohibits the board from formally acting
on specific items for the public comment unless it appears on the posted agenda. Therefore any board discussion
of items not included in the posted agenda is limited to questions for clarification and whether or not an item be
placed on future board of meeting agendas. Speakers will not express opinion, view points or any
issue but are permitted to debate on an issue. Speakers will not use profanity. Comments from speakers may be made to the board as whole or
individual directorers. I ask you to please put your cell phones on silent. We have four speakers here
tonight. First up, deacon tom vicnare.
deacon, welcome. >> thank you.
I am representing st. Anne pat-- catholic church in the knights of columbus. And we just want to express our
appreciation for the baby box. Obviously everybody knows that there was a baby left this week in the box.
and so it's doing its purpose. I want to thank all of ya'll.
I understand directorer franks. Chief palmer-- and president
sharp was very involved in getting this approved. Most famous for being known as danielle vicnare's
father-in-law who works for the chief. So she was involved in acquiring the baby box.
so we want to thank everyone for approving this and that
it's doing its job. >> thank you so much deacon.
just dr. Shelley sekula-gibs really brought that to us.
it was a 7-0 vote and when monique called in week, we
were-- my jaw dropped. It was a very, very special day. And got a lot of attention.
>> and if I might also add chairman, that director kyle
watson was very helpful and I got a second on that from then
chairman anne snyder. So everybody that heard about it was excited about it. And it's a testament to the
woodlands that we support life. >> all right, next up.
stewart schroeder. Good friend stewart worked hard, hard on the 4th of july parade which I think is by far
one of the best we've-. Thank you stewart. And all the volunteers. >> thank you very much.
chairman bailey and members of the board, I realize you don't
regulate inter-- texas but I'm asking for help in advocating for the residents regarding a problem.
at 12:29 a.m. On july 6th, we experienced a power outage.
upon checking the intergy app it did not show any service
outages and all the lights werer illuminated in my neighbours homes across the street.
I reported the outage on the app. Hooked up our cpap machine batteries and went back to
sleep. Early in the morning when I woke up, the pourer was still off and the intergy app only
showed a localized outing involving eight customers. I called intergy and spoke with a customer service rep and
asked for an update. They really had no new information. I t cause of the outage turned
out to be a 36-year-old padmounted transformer in my neighbour's yard that decided to retire itself.
at this point chairman bailey I want to thank you for getting
involved. Soon intergy contractors began a task of replacing the transformer with a new one.
I have photos of the old one to demonstrate the extremely poor condition of the transformer which I've shared with chairman
and I would ask him to show it to you. >> we'll pass it down and shelley to look at it.
>> the focus of my complaint, contractors informed me-- and I
spend a lot of my day out there talking with these guys, and
believe me, it was hot. And they did a wonderful job.
that intergy, texas does not have an adequate inspection
program of their infrastructure. They seem to wait for hardware to fail before replacing it.
I know for a fact monique maintains a life cycle place in the program in the township budget but it appears that
intergy, texas does not do this or they budget insufficiently for capital replacements. I'm asking for your help in
putting pressure on stewart barrett and the others at intergy that insist on a more robust replacement program.
in conclusion, I always try to be thankful. Even though intergy fell short in this situation, I'm thankful
for two things. I'm not on the ercott grid and I don't have to rely on centrepoint and the
de-regulated circus. >> thank you stewart. Appreciate it. Next up.
heather ramsey. Representing the woodlands area chamber of commerce. Heather, welcome.
>> thank you mr. Chairman. Good evening directors. I'm here on behalf of the woodlands area chamber of
commerce to announce the 2026 community citizen of the year
award winner. This award recognizes a local resident who has provided leadership to improve the
economic, civic and cultural well being of the woodlands area. This year's winner spearheaded
the township's first ever homestead exemption for
residence. Fought to redirect a significant share of mixed beverage tax revenues back to
the township. Increased the number of officers and mounted patrols in business areas of the
woodlands. And advocated for the township to secure a seat on hgac's transportation policy council.
they demanded accountability for the failure of service response in wake of hurricane destruction.
he led a transformative $2 million reforestation
initiative. Preserving the community's iconic natural environment. Provided innovative
leaderership as the chair of visit the woodlands showcasing the area's natural beauty and vibrant offerings.
including the spend the weekend in the woodlands campaign.
supported the chamber of commerce by speaking at numerous economic outlook conferences, telling the story
and the prosperity of the woodlands. When interviewed recently about the area, chairman brad bailey
said, what makes the woodlands truly great is our people. Our residents, our business ownerers, our philanthropists.
our artists, our community leaders and our visitors.
we are a community that makes things happen. On behalf of the woodlands area chamber of commerce, chairman
bailey, you make things happen. For all of these reasons the
woodlands area chamber of commerce honours you as the 2026 community citizen of the year.
I would like for chairman justin kendrick and president and ceo aaron cox to come up for us to get a photo and
congratulations. We hope you will all join us at the annual meeting. Oh congratulations.
you bet. Well deserved. Thank you. >> this was a surprise.
thank you so much. I appreciate it.
>> they probably came to see linda nelson.
okay you can go home mom and dad. I know. I didn't.
thank you for the woodlands area chamber of commerce. Chairman bailey, I can speak on behalf of everyone and say very
well deserved. Well deserveed.
>> I was just texted someone. Did we piss off the chamber? Why are they here? Literally just texted that.
so thank you so much, look. It's a we board it's not a me
board. Every single person today on the dios since I've been here for four years have all 100%
loved the woodlands. We bring different perspectives to things. Different ideas. And that's what we do in the woodlands.
we put our heads together and solve big problems. We have dialogue and debate. We listen to a lot of public
comments. But they come out of heart and soul. And I think every single
person, staff as well. We come up with a lot of harebrained ideas that we have to ask them to take on and do.
and they do it exceptionally. And reforestation is one of
those. It wasn't $2 million it was 3
I'm just saying. And I hope it's $4 million but it's not budget time. But no the reforestation
invasive species it was a huge, huge task. And still this day staff does so much I called chris all the
time. I called monique. Nick. Every single person. So we have incredible staff. And it takes all of us to make
this thing work. And I really appreciate the businesses. The business community I grew up as a restauranteur. So business is important in our
community. Thank you. All right, moving on.
thank you so much. I'm really, really honoured. All right got one more public comment.
I'm sorey. Steve barry.
>> good luck following that, steve. >> I like to say that tox money coming in I know a certain lot
of people that give a lot to the country. And the area. Come on in.
>> thanks for having us here. Thanks for what we all do. Maybe next in the chamber can go after us us.
but we just wanted to talk about the film festival that we
did last year and were planning on again. Fairly good success for what we are doing. We had 132 submissions from 20 different countries.
obviously a lot from overspaeps one of our big initiative was high school kids. We contacted 80 different high
schools. Mostly from texas. All around half of our submission wes got from
students that were allowed to submit for free. Lone star college was a big supporter for us.
we've had to be bigger and better every year not just about the film festival but about making films and creating
that. A lot of unique things here.
the kevin brady centre was also another part of that.
>> well we really appreciate the fact that our commissioner
over a hundred people there that night for our awards. And now we also got to premier the george mitchell on the
woodlands and we're looking forward to next year.
june 12th doing the same thing. And we were looking at possibly actually premiering the movie at our film festival.
and we just want to you know-- thank you for all your support. And we look forward for continuing to work with visit
the woodlands. And make this community truly
international. And thank you very much. And this is the genius behind it actually.
>> not from me. But this is about the film festival and we want to grow wit connecting with everyone e
specially the township and the whole area. >> a lot of the tail rooms too. >> actually we did find out.
we did a report afterward and a lot of people who came did stay and they stayed multiple days. And they hung out.
>> we had it all in this report for you to take a look at and look forward to next announcing it.
>> maybe you said already. What is your name sir?
>> I'm justin woods. You go to piney woods filmfestival.org. >> what's underneath it.
>> awesome. Thank you guys so much. Great first year. >> love your passion.
>> paramount studios is leaving california. So we might need to do a little economic development in
the woodlands. >> competition is good.
all right that concludes public comment. Moving to item six. Acting on consent agenda.
housekeeping items. No discussion will take place
on any of the items unless moved on the consent agenda placed on any agenda prior to the board taking the motion.
there are ten items on the consent agenda located pages 4 through 48 of your packets. I call the motion.
>> so moveed. >> second. >> moved by director franks. Seconded by dr. Sekula-gibs. All those opposed? Motion carries. Moving onto the regular agenda. Receive and consider and act upon awards or bids. For projects north c2 26 0279.
south c2026 0486. And tree care.
0488 located on pages 49 through 52 of your packet.
I call on chris--. >> thank you very much chairman. I'm going to actually request
this to be pushed to the august agenda. And there is one major reason. We had spoke to-- county as
well as harris county about taking over tree scape. The sweeping operations. And because of all the storms
that we've had the last few weeks. Fourth of july. Finally got back to me late.
just a couple days ago. And would like to see.
don't have anymore information from there.
and if that information is available at that time because we have to move on with what we want to do with tree scape 2027
really setting an august deadline for you. So we're just requesting to table this until.
the august meetings. >> perfect. All right. >> I move to table. >> all right. Moved by director sekula-gibs
seconded by director heiser all in favour say aye.
motion carrys. Agenda item eight. Do we need to recess? We do?
okay. Agenda item eight recess to board of directors recess to the regular meeting of the board of directors. It is 6:20 p.m.
I announce it is necessary to recess to conduct a public hearing related to the proposed amendments in order number
005-26 to include convenant administration permanent waiver
fee policy. Item nine public hearing convene to conduct a public hearing regarding proposed
amendments to order number 005-26 to include convenant administration permit waiver fee policy.
please look to pages 53 through 55 of your packet we now
conduct a public hearing of proposed amendments. Number 005-26. To include the convenant
administration permit fee calls upon director of administration kim mcke na to present. Welcome.
>> come on down. >> thank you. This is in regards to the public hearing for the proposed amendments to the cad fee waiver as the amendment to be
added to the cad convenant administration fees.
this was something that was brought forward under the guidance of the township board identifying the need for a fee
waiver policy when it is for financial relief related to
catastrophic circumstances. Inclement weather or other similar hardships. So attached is the original
order 005-26 with the inclusion of the language for the fee
waiver policy related to those components. And if anyone has any questions bile happy to answer them.
>> I think brad this is one of your ideas to add this to that list. This was a good thing. >> yes. Well we will.
appreciate it. We can go to public comment now. Is that right? Chairman? Okay.
first up-- arthur brindenhoff. Arthur?
oh-- yeah. You didn't sign up?
>> oh art, come on. >> and scott preston you're on deck. >> pretend like duh.
>> you're not speaking? >> art, you know the process.
>> I think this policy-- I'm very supportive of it. Because it speaks at the heart of the woodlands when there are
catastrophic events to really recognize that and provide some level of relief to the folks that are involved in this.
and anyone that's gone through a catastrophic event. Understands the anxiety. And to get your house or garage
back in sxoerd have some semblance of your life
restored. So I think this is good and I definitely endourj board to pass the policy.
and I like the board coming together to get this on the agenda for the residents of the sxhunt we hope we never really
have to use it. But if there are situations that take place. Then we have the policy in place and can execute it for the people involved.
so thank you very much for your consideration and you support
of the policy. >> scott, do you want to speak?
okay. That concludes public comment. I will close the public hearing and reconvene to the regular
board meeting. It is 6:23 p.m. We will announce the meeting has reconvened and return to
regular session. 11 order number 00-526 to include convenant administration permit waiver
policy. I call a motion and second to approve the modification to number 005-26 including the
convenant administration permit waiver policy. >> second. >> moved by director frank seconded by directorer heiser naul favour respond by saying
aye. All those opposeed? Motion carrys. Bye guys. See you all. My kids are waving at me.
sorry. All right agenda item 12 we will need to recess again. It's:24 p.m.
we are announcing that we are now in recess to regular board-- meeting of the board of directers to kaukt public
hearing related to proposed revisions to order number 002-26 ie adopting a policy related to memorials, artworks
and commemorative donation on township owned properties. I call on-- well agenda item 13.
a public hearing to refer to pages 56 through 70 states we
will now conduct a public hearing wo pro posed revisions to order number 002-26 adopting policy related to memorials
artwork and commemorative donations on township owned property. Chris nunes.
>> thank you this is public hearing process of order number
002-06 policy related to memorials artwork and commemorative donations. When we presented a donation
request back in april there was some concerns about time and location. And so we tried to clean that
up. And it's memorialized in a red line version of the policy which is attached.
basically what is added in here is a ten-year term length.
as well as a maximum number of displays allowed through this
process of five in the town centre area including hugh's
landing as well as one per village. >> great, thank you. >> any questions?
>> thank you for the effort, sir. >> okay. Thank you. >> all right. If no questions, we have a
speaker roster authored scott I guess you're not speaking on this one either? We got the gist.
someone sign him up. Blame nick walda.
after public comment, we are going to reconvene into the regular meeting. It is 6:26 p.m.
we are back in a regular session. Agenda item 15 receive consider and act upon adoption of
modifications to order number 002-26 adopting policy related to memorials artwork commemorative donations on
township owned property. Call for moved and seconded. Moved by dr. Sekula-gibs second by--.
all those opposed. Motion carries. Agenda item 16 we are being recessed to executive session
pursuant to discuss matters related to 551.072 texas government code. Deliberation economic
development know ne gaucheuations pursuant to 551.087 texas government code. Discuss personal matters
pursuant 551.074 texas government code discuss it network or critical infrastructure security
pursuant to 551.089 texas government code and to consult with the woodlands townships attorney pursuant