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CITY OF BRADY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 2026, 6:00 P.M. NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the City Council of City of Brady, McCulloch County, State of Texas, to be held at 6:00 p.m. April 7, 2026, at the City of Brady Municipal Court Building located at 207 S. Elm St., Brady, Texas, for the purpose of considering the following items. The City Council of the City of Brady, Texas, reserves the right to meet in closed session on any of the items listed below should the need arise and if applicable pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code. Tony Groves, 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Mayor 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Terry Phillips Mayor Pro Tem 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Reserved for items NOT listed on the agenda Please limit individual public comments to three (3) minutes. In accordance with TX AG opinion, Council Member Place 1 any public comment addressing items not on the agenda, will only be heard by the City Council. No formal action, deliberation, discussion, or comment will be made by City Council. State Law Raymond Ledezma prohibits any deliberation or decisions regarding items presented in public comments. City Council Council Member Place 2 may only make a statement of specific factual information given in response to the inquiry; recite an existing policy; or request staff to place the item on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. Curtis Owens 4. CONSENT AGENDA: Reserved for routine items to save time Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda at the request of a Council Member and Council Member Place 3 considered separately following the Consent Agenda approval. All items listed on the Consent Agenda are to be with one motion “Move to approve Consent Agenda.” Vickie Roddie Council Member Place 4 A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Session meeting on March 17, 2026 Gabe Moreno 5. PRESENTATIONS: Council Member Place 5 None 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: James Stewart None City Manager Tina Keys City Secretary Sharon Hicks City Attorney In the very Heart of Texas, the City of Brady is dedicated to fostering a tight-knit community rooted in tradition, resilience, and rural pride. We strive to provide a welcoming, safe, and thriving environment where families flourish, local businesses prosper, and the spirit of the Lone Star State shines through our commitment to sustainable growth, preserving our heritage, and embracing the values of hard work, faith, and neighborly support.  CITY OF BRADY COUNCIL AGENDA APRIL 7, 2026 7. INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS: City Council Members are to deliberate the following items. Staff will present the item and are prepared to answer City Council Member questions. The Mayor will recognize Council Members as the council discuss the item so everyone is heard. Once the City Council Members finish discussion, the Mayor will recognize attendees who have comments. Attendees and council members need to direct comments to the Mayor as they are recognized. When all comments are complete, the Mayor will call for a motion. A. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1409 of the City of Brady, Texas to approve a request for a Zoning Change from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Home District for property located at 1308 S. Melville St., Doty Stone Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 8. B. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1410 of the City of Brady, Texas to approve an amendment to the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Use Chart and Commercial District regulations, to allow a concrete or asphalt batching plant (permanent) as a permitted use by Specific Use Permit (SUP) within the Commercial (C) District. C. Discuss and possible action of considering whether to participate in a 50/50 cost share with McCulloch County for radio tower replacement of the tower located on the hill above the G. Rollie White Complex. 8. STAFF REPORTS: A. Upcoming Special Events/Meetings: April 21 Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 May 5 Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 May 19 Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 May 25 Memorial Day Holiday, City Offices closed, altered trash schedule – Mon. 5/25 route picked up on Tues. 5/26 and Tues. 5/26 route picked up Wed. 5/27 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Pursuant to the Texas Government Code § 551.0415, City Council Members and City staff may make reports about items of community interest during a meeting of the governing body without having given notice of the report. Items of community interest include: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and announcements involving an imminent threat to public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda. 10. COMMENTS ON FUTURE ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION: 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council of the City of Brady will adjourn into Executive Session for the following: • Pursuant to Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), the City Council will consult with the City Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act: • Pursuant to Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) City Council will meet to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Manager annual evaluation • Pursuant to Section 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), the City Council will deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real properties of the City as the deliberation in an open meeting will have the detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person: Fire Station, Police Station, Senior Center 12. OPEN SESSION ACTION ON ANY ITEMS COMING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION:  CITY OF BRADY COUNCIL AGENDA APRIL 7, 2026 Discussion, consideration or possible action as a result of Executive Session, if any 13. ADJOURNMENT: I certify that this is a true and correct copy of the City of Brady City Council Meeting Agenda and that this notice as posted on the designated bulletin board at Brady City Hall, 201 E. Main St., Brady, Texas 76825; a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and said notice was posted on _________________ by ________ a.m. / p.m.. and will remain posted continuously for 3 business days prior to the scheduled meeting pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. _____________________ Tina Keys, City Secretary In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Brady will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings at City facilities. Requests for accommodation or interpretive services must be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 325-597-2152 or tkeys@bradytx.us Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials: It is anticipated that members of other governmental bodies, and/or city boards, commissions and/or committees may attend the meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum of the body, board, commission and/or committee. The members of the boards, commissions and/or committees may be permitted to participate in discussion on the same items listed on the agenda, which occur at the meeting, but no action will be taken by such in attendance unless item and action is specifically provided for on an agenda for that body, board, commission or committee subject to the Texas Open Meetings Act. The City Council of the City of Brady reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on this agenda as authorized by the Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations regarding prospective Gifts or Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations regarding Security Devices), 551.086 (Deliberate, vote or take final action on competitive matters of the public power utility), and 551.087 (Deliberation regarding Economic Development). This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes written interpretation of the Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.104(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion. 1|Page – Brady City Council Minutes March 17, 2026 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF McCULLOCH CITY OF BRADY The City Council of the City of Brady, Texas met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Anthony Groves presiding. Council Members present were Terry Phillips, Raymond Ledezma, Curtis Owens, Vickie Roddie, and Gabe Moreno. City staff present were City Manager James Stewart, Public Works Director Steven Miller, Finance Director Lisa McElrath, Police Chief Randy Batten, Utility Billing Manager Letha Moore, Municipal Court Judge JT Owens, Fire Chief Jeremy Ramon, City Attorney Sharon Hicks and City Secretary Tina Keys. Also in attendance were Jim Lero, Daniel Mendoza, Charles Hodges, Frann Leonard, Sylvia Diaz, Daniel Reyes, Eddie Sayles, John Boekweg, Missi Elliston, Gina Hepburn, Charles Bush, James Griffin, Shiela Hemphill, Trent Barley and Lisa Selensky. 1. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL & CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Mayor Groves called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Council quorum was certified. 2. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Phillips gave the invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Sheila Hemphill – Sheila handed out a paper to council for 2025 per capita debt load for McCulloch county. This was not an easy task. She has yet to find where to find the consolidated debt load that the taxpayer carries. $16.9 million with county and hospital. She is missing data from Lohn. $33.8 million for City of Brady. Said she wanted council to see the debt load that we have as individuals. The last time in 2024 we talked about the old hospital. Mayor Groves stated that council can only state factual information during public comments. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Session meeting on March 3, 2026. Council Member Phillips moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Council Member Roddie. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. 5. PRESENTATIONS:  Annual Audit review by city Auditor: John Boekweg, Haynie & Company – Lisa McElrath introduced John Boekweg who presented to council. 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS ON PUBLIC HEARING  Public Hearing to receive comments from the public regarding a request for a Zoning Change from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Home District for property located at 1308 S. Melville St., Doty Stone Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 8. Public Hearing was opened at 6:32 p.m. Silvia Diaz said she is here on behalf of the property owner. This parcel has been vacant for many years. The owner cleaned and improved his properties in the area. He wrote a statement which was handed out. Public Hearing was closed at 6:35 p.m. Page 1|6 2|Page – Brady City Council Minutes March 17, 2026  Public Hearing to receive comments from the public regarding an amendment to the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Use Chart and Commercial District regulations, to allow a concrete or asphalt batching plant (permanent) as a permitted use by Specific Use Permit (SUP) within the Commercial (C) District. Public Hearing was opened at 6:35 p.m. Missi Elliston asked what the location is. Mayor said it’s by the existing cement plant as you leave town. Sheila Hemphill asked if there are any kinds of fencing. Mayor said it’s time to make comments. We can address items during the agenda item. Shiela said it’s not real attractive and would be nice if there were requirements to help with the aesthetics. Public Hearing was closed at 6:38 p.m. 7. INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS A. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second reading of Ordinance 1408 of the City of Brady, Texas, to amend FY 2026 Budget for municipal purposes. Lisa McElrath presented. Sheila Hemphill said they were installed in 2012 and were supposed to last 15 years. Was there any kind of compensation? Lisa said yes, there is a 20-year warranty so we get a prorated discount. Council Member Owens moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 1408 with Exhibit A attached. Seconded by Council Member Roddie. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. B. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the first reading of Ordinance 1409 of the City of Brady, Texas to approve a request for a Zoning Change from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Home District for property located at 1308 S. Melville St., Doty Stone Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 8. James Stewart presented and said P & Z did approve. Attorney Sharon Hicks said the only place a manufactured home is authorized is in a Manufactured Home district. It’s different from a modular home. This is changing one lot in the middle of single family to manufactured home. Mayor Groves said he looked at the lot. It’s out in the country and won’t affect the other lots. It will probably improve the area. It’s not characteristic of a subdivision. It’s very rural in appearance. He might personally object to a manufactured home in a residential area but he would not object to one in this area that is not characteristic. Council Member Phillips asked if this sets a precedent and would we have a legal issue trying to restrict that. Attorney Hicks said yes. If you start getting multiple requests for this, you’re going to have to differentiate or revamp the zoning ordinance. Maybe it could be a special use permit. They are greatly improved from what they used to be but when you set it for one you have to look at it for the whole city. Council Member Moreno said we’ve talked about it before and there were other people denied. Council Member Moreno said he would like to speak with someone in Planning & Zoning to see why they approved when they’ve denied others. Attorney Hicks said we can move to approve the first reading and get those answers for second reading at next meeting. Council Member Moreno moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1409. Seconded by Council Member Ledezma. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. C. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the first reading of Ordinance 1410 of the City of Brady, Texas to approve an amendment to the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Use Chart and Commercial District regulations, to allow a concrete or asphalt batching plant (permanent) as a permitted use by Specific Use Permit (SUP) within the Commercial (C) District. James Stewart presented and said Planning and Zoning voted to approve. This does not allow the plant to go in. They have to come back and apply for the SUP. James Lero asked if there was an environmental impact study done. Mayor Groves said not that he’s aware of. James said the one that’s there blows a lot of dust. Mayor Groves said he had a conversation with the individual building the plant. He is very interested in doing everything the right way and has done everything the right way up to this point. Shiela Hemphill said she sees the word asphalt. When you get into asphalt you’re getting into smells and emissions and said she is asking to table until we do an environmental impact study. Sharon Hicks said that study would be at the next level. Council Member Phillips moved to approve Page 2|6 3|Page – Brady City Council Minutes March 17, 2026 the first reading of Ordinance 1410. Seconded by Council Member Roddie. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. D. Discussion, consideration, and possible action approving the purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 from Bruner GMC, Brownwood, TX in the amount of $54,224.26. Lisa McElrath presented. Council Member Owens moved to approve the purchase of the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 from Bruner GMC Brownwood, TX in the amount of $54,224.26. Seconded by Council Member Ledezma. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. E. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of Resolution 2026-002 to enter into a finance contract with Government Capital Corporation (GCC) for the purpose of procuring (1) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado K2500 truck. ($54,000). Lisa McElrath presented. Council Member Phillips said we need to support our local people but we also want to be responsible with our money. Trent Barley said he also agrees with supporting local. Council Member Phillips moved to approve Resolution 2025-002 to enter into a finance contract with Government Capital Corporation awarding bid to Brady National Bank for a total principal amount not to exceed $54,000.00 (utilizing local preference). Seconded by Council Member Owens. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. F. Discussion, consideration and possible action approving the purchase of water meters and radio units from Aquametric, LC through the HGACBuy Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $97,120.36. Lisa McElrath presented. Council Member Moreno moved to approve the purchase of water meters and radio units from Aquametrics, LLC through HGAC Buy Cooperative Purchasing Program in the amount of $97,120.36. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. G. Discussion, consideration and possible action approving the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab with utility service bed and Tommy liftgate from Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Grapevine TX, through BuyBoard contract #74-23, in the amount of $64,174.00. Lisa McElrath presented. Council Member Roddie moved to approve the purchase of the 2026 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab with utility service bed and Tommy liftgate from Grapevine Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Grapevine, TX, through BuyBoard Contract #724-23, in the amount of $64,174.00. Seconded by Council Member Ledezma. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. H. Discussion, consideration and possible action to approve the Heart of Texas Music Fest request for HOT funds in the amount of $10,000. Daniel Mendoza presented. Council Member Phillips said it’s a good investment for our community. Council Member Phillips moved to approve the request. Seconded by Council Member Roddie. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. I. Discussion, consideration and possible action to appoint a Council member to the Tourism board. Daniel Mendoza presented. Council Member Phillips asked what the board members do. Daniel said council passed an ordinance to establish the board. It has not been a thing until last year. He would like for them to be more hands-on for events that come to Brady. Mayor Groves said he would like to volunteer. Council Member Owens moved to appoint Mayor Groves to fill the vacant position on the Tourism Board. Seconded by Council Member Ledezma. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 5 – 0 vote. Page 3|6 4|Page – Brady City Council Minutes March 17, 2026 J. Discussion, consideration and possible action to finalize previously approved location for fire station project: 209 S. Elm St. as requested by Council Members Moreno and Phillips. Council Member Roddie moved to rescind the council’s previous vote authorizing the city manager to sign a professional service agreement with Makers Design Collaborative, LLC. Attorney Hicks said we will have to look at the contract to see what the ramifications would be, if any. Sharon said she doesn’t know where EIKON is in completing their work. Council Member Roddie said she went back to 2001 and did a chronological order of the fire dept and EMS and police and spoke with outside council. She felt that we cannot continue to spend money. She said at some point we have to quit spending money. It may not be popular or may not be everything to everybody. We already spent over $200,000. Council Member Owens said what do we have to show for that, nothing. Council Member Roddie said in August James made a comment and Council Member Owens was put on a committee to move forward. But on 4/1, he had already sent an email to put the project on a hold status until future notice. This was not discussed with council. We have consultants coming in to determine our next step. Mrs. Holly suggested Mr. Stewart and administration move forward with the plan that had been voted on and put in place. The intent was there and had been approved for designated place, the Elm Street location. That had already been approved then we stopped moving forward with EIKON. That wasn’t discussed with council. Corbell told council she will put council in the loop regarding the fire department. Council Member Owens said then we decided to go in a different direction. Council Member Moreno asked who is we. Council Member Owens said the committee t hat been appointed – he, the police chief, the fire chief, the volunteer fire chief, the police chief, the city manager and himself. Council Member Owens said everybody agreed that we’ve been wasting money with EIKON so we went a different direction and started the committee. Council Member Phillips said the last council voted to put the fire station right here. He thought the committee was not to consider new locations but to move forward with this location. In the 4/18/25 meeting, it was said that we should turn this over to staff, let them take it and move forward. They asked if it will be at this location and Holly said yes. Council Member Owens said if it’s a better location, it’s a better location. It’s better to build it on flat ground instead of on the hill here. Council Member Owens said he didn’t know we had an ongoing contract with EIKON. There hadn’t been any communication in over a year. Council Member Roddie said new council should have been informed there was an ongoing contract with EIKON. Mayor Groves said the motion on the floor is to rescind the vote signing with Makers. Mayor said this should be discussed in executive session. Council Member Moreno said the vote was in open session. Motion was seconded by Council Member Moreno. Sharon said you are within your rights to terminate this agreement, but under section 9.5, it would be a termination by convenience which requires giving 7 days written notice, and if the city terminates for convenience, section 9.6 states that the owner shall compensate the architect for services performed prior to termination, which could be $9500 for the feasibility study and any work already done. Sharon wanted council to be aware that the City could be looking at $9,500 termination for convenience. But that is within your rights. Council Member Moreno added that this location was purchased for a fire station. James said that plan started with the original intention to build the police station to free up this location for the fire station. James went over his presentation. Council Member Moreno interjected that council decided to not move forward with previous council decision to move PD to cafeteria and fire on this location because they felt fire needed to be done first due to the condition of their current location. Frann Leonard said it’s already a done deal. Council has already considered everything. Council Member Roddie said council visited with leadership and there was no change in location. Mayor Groves remembered getting insight from the leaders of fire and PD. There was obviously not concern expressed or council would not have voted unanimously. Council Member Owens said he knows at some time in the minutes both chiefs and the engineer state there would be issues with this location. Council Member Moreno said 8/19/25 open session, Aaron Garcia moved to create a committee chaired by Council Member Owens at the location previously approved by city council (adjacent to the municipal court building. Council Member Moreno said James knew this was the only location voted on. Eddie Sayles said he finds it interesting that each item on the agenda starts with ‘discussion, Page 4|6 5|Page – Brady City Council Minutes March 17, 2026 consideration and possible action but Ms. Roddie went straight to action.’ Eddie asked who is her knowledgeable sources. Council Member Moreno said he has two people in this room that sat with him and said this location is better. Eddie agreed. This location is better than Back on your Feet but we also discussed there were better locations than this one. We also talked about that this is not the best location. We talked about the old hospital. Council Member Moreno said he doesn’t recall. It was stated that this location was originally purchased for a fire station for $125,000 but then deviated to Back on your Feet. Council Member Moreno said he didn’t even know this was purchased for a fire station. Eddie said this location, they ran ambulances out of this building and he has brought up numerous times that in heavy rain, Blackburn becomes a river. Water is half way up the door. He asked if there is any way to get across to where the ambulances are not under water. Bridge Street is the same. Foot traffic in and out of the post office and CNB make it challenging. It’s very congested during the day. Eighteen wheelers coming off the hill. There are other locations where they can come out to traffic lights. Is this the best place for us? This is a 60+ year decision. He hopes we build in the right spot and get 60 good years out of the building. Brady is moving south. It needs to be more centrally located to the middle of town. We don’t want to come in 10 years and have to build a substation because of the growth. Sheila Hemphill said it was discussed that this is a central location. James Griffin said 11th street is half the width of China street. 11th street is in need of repair. Council Member Ledezma said we’re looking at 60 years. We’re looking at how much more we want to spend. One of the most important things on the trucks is their suspension. They hold a lot of weight. This road going in and out, they‘re going to hit bump after bump. Frann said all these things were discussed. Council Member Ledezma said it was also approved at G Rollie White. Frann said that doesn’t matter. Former Council Member Elliston said she still thinks the best option is to put police at the old cafeteria and fire department here and said she wants them to think about the police department too or they will get left behind And she urged them to not continue doing that with them. Mayor Groves said James’ responsibility is to get the fire station and police station in the best place. Motion was to rescind the item from the previous meeting. Three council members voted aye with Ledezma and Owens voting nay. Motion passed with a 3 – 2 vote. Council Member Roddie moved to move forward with Eikon. Seconded by Moreno. Three council members voting aye and Owens and Ledezma voting nay. Eddie Sayles said you just voted yourself out of council chambers and municipal court chambers because they will have to use this building too. 8. STAFF REPORTS A. Monthly Financial / Utility Reports B. Monthly Activity Reports: Seniors, Golf, BPD, Fire-EMS Calls, BVFD Expense Report, Animal Control, Airport, Code Enforcement, Municipal Court C. Upcoming Special Events/Meetings: April 3 Good Friday Holiday, City offices closed, altered trash schedule – Fri. 4/3 picked up Thurs. 4/2 and Thurs. 4/2 picked up Wednesday 4/1 April 5 Easter April 7 Regular City Council meeting, 6:00 p.m. April 18 Child Welfare Board Car Show, Richards Park April 23 Chamber Banquet 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements Page 5|6 6|Page – Brady City Council Minutes March 17, 2026 10. COMMENTS ON FUTURE ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION There were no comments 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council of the City of Brady adjourned into Executive Session for the following:  Pursuant to Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), the City Council will consult with the City Attorney about pending or contemplated litigation or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the City under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act:  Pursuant to Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) City Council will meet to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee: City Manager annual evaluation.  Pursuant to Section 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), the City Council will deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real properties of the City as the deliberation in an open meeting will have the detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person: Police Station / Fire Station There was no executive session. 12. OPEN SESSION ACTION ON ANY ITEMS COMING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Groves adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. ____________________________ Anthony Groves, Mayor Attest: __________________________ Tina Keys, City Secretary Page 6|6  City Council City of Brady, Texas Agenda Action Form for Ordinance AGENDA DATE: 04/07/2026 AGENDA ITEM 7.A. AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1409 of the City of Brady to approve a request for a Zoning Change from Single Family Residential to Manufactured Home District for property located at 1308 S. Melville St., Doty Stone Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 8. PREPARED BY: T, Keys / L. Alsop Date Submitted: 3/10/2026 EXHIBITS: Ordinance 1409 Zoning Application BUDGETARY IMPACT: Required Expenditure: $00.00 Amount Budgeted: $00.00 Appropriation Required: $00.00 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: SUMMARY: Ms Silvia Diaz, representing owner Henry Reyes, contacted the Code Office to request a zoning change to Manufactured Home District on the property at 1308 S. Melville St. This property is currently Single- Family Residential zoning. The property to the North, South, East, and West is Single-Family Residential. The zoning application was filed on 1/29/2026. On March 10, 2026, Planning and Zoning held a public hearing and made a motion to recommend approval to the City Council. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor will ask: “Madam City Secretary please read the Ordinance Preamble for the record in accordance with the City Charter.” “Secretary reads preamble” Mayor calls for a motion: Move to approve second and final reading of Ordinance 1409.  ORDINANCE NO. 1409 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO MANUFACTURED HOME DISTRICT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1308 S. MELVILLE ST., DOTY STONE SUBDIVISION, LOT 5, BLOCK 8. WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code empowers the City of Brady, Texas to enact zoning regulations and provide for their administration, enforcement and amendment; and WHEREAS, the City has previously deemed it necessary and desirable to adopt zoning regulations to provide for the orderly development of property within the City in order to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of the City, and WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the Brady Code of Ordinances constitutes the City’s Zoning Regulations and requires property to be zoned in accordance with proper designations as defined by the City; and WHEREAS, Silvia Diaz, on behalf of owner Henry Reyes, has requested a zoning change to Manufactured Home District, and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City provided adequate notice and held a public hearing on March 10, 2026 in accordance with the Brady Code of Ordinances and Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City recommended approval of the zoning change of the designated property and confirmed that the zoning change is uniform and conforms to the plan design of the City’s Zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes the zoning change will not adversely affect the character of the area of the neighborhood in which it is proposed; will not substantially depreciate the value of adjacent or nearby properties; will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City’s Zoning Ordinance; will comply with applicable standards of the district in which located; and will not adversely affect traffic, public health, public utilities, public safety and the general welfare of the residents of the City; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, THAT: A Zoning Change from Single Family Residential District to Manufactured Home District is granted for property located at1309 S. Melville St., Doty Stone Subdivision, Lot 5, Block 8.. PASSED AND APPROVED on its First Reading on this the _______ day of _____________________ 2026. PASSED AND APPROVED on its Second reading this the ________ day of _____________________2026. ________________________________ Anthony Groves, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Tina Keys, City Secretary  City Council City of Brady, Texas Agenda Action Form for Ordinance AGENDA DATE: 04/07/2026 AGENDA ITEM 7.B. AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1410 of the City of Brady to approve an amendment to the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Use Chart and Commercial District regulations, to allow a concrete or asphalt batching plant (permanent) as a permitted use by Specific Use Permit (SUP) within the Commercial (C) District. PREPARED BY: T, Keys Date Submitted: 3/10/2026 EXHIBITS: Ordinance 1410 Zoning Application BUDGETARY IMPACT: Required Expenditure: $00.00 Amount Budgeted: $00.00 Appropriation Required: $00.00 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: SUMMARY: This item is for the first reading of an ordinance amending the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance Use Chart and Commercial District regulations to allow a permanent concrete or asphalt batching plant within the Commercial (C) District only through the approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP). The proposed amendment does not make batching plants a permitted use by right. Instead, it establishes the use as one that may be considered on a case-by-case basis through the SUP process, allowing the City Council to evaluate potential impacts such as traffic, dust control, environmental compliance, and compatibility with surrounding properties. If approved, any proposed batching plant would be required to obtain SUP approval and comply with all applicable state environmental permits and any additional conditions imposed by the City. City staff recommends approval of the ordinance amendment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor will ask: “Madam City Secretary please read the Ordinance Preamble for the record in accordance with the City Charter.” “Secretary reads preamble” Mayor calls for a motion: Move to approve second and final reading of Ordinance 1410.  ORDINANCE NO. 1410 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY OF BRADY ZONING ORDINANCE, USE CHART AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TO ALLOW A CONCRETE OR ASPHALT BATCHING PLANT (PERMANENT) AS A PERMITTED USE BY SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL (C) DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code empowers the City of Brady, Texas to enact zoning regulations and provide for their administration, enforcement, and amendment; and WHEREAS, The City has previously deemed it necessary and desirable to adopt zoning regulations to provide for the orderly development of property within the City in order to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the residents of the City; and WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the Brady Code of Ordinances constitutes the City’s Zoning Regulations and requires property to be zoned in accordance with proper designations as defined by the City; and WHEREAS, The City recognizes that concrete or asphalt batching plants are industrial uses that may generate truck traffic, dust, lighting, and other operational impacts and therefore should only be permitted through the Specific Use Permit process to allow case-by-case review; and WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Brady provided adequate notice and conducted a public hearing in accordance with the Brady Code of Ordinances and Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code and recommended approval of the zoning ordinance amendment; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Brady, Texas held a public hearing regarding the proposed zoning ordinance amendment and determined that allowing concrete or asphalt batching plants by Specific Use Permit within the Commercial (C) District is consistent with the intent of the City’s Zoning Regulations and is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS: SECTION 1 – Zoning Ordinance Amendment The City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Use Chart and Commercial (C) District regulations are hereby amended to allow Concrete or Asphalt Batching Plant (Permanent) as a permitted use by Specific Use Permit (SUP) within the Commercial (C) District. SECTION 2 – Specific Use Permit Standards 1. The facility shall obtain and maintain all required permits from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 2. The facility shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local stormwater and environmental regulations. 3. The facility shall implement a dust suppression plan designed to minimize airborne particulate matter. 4. Truck traffic circulation shall be designed to minimize impacts on public streets and surrounding properties. 5. Hours of operation may be established or modified by the City Council as part of the Specific Use Permit approval. 6. Additional setbacks from residentially zoned property may be required during the SUP review process. 7. Masonry walls, fencing, landscaping, or other approved screening may be required to reduce visual impacts. 8. Outdoor lighting shall be shielded and directed downward to prevent light spillover onto adjacent properties. 9. Adequate on-site staging areas shall be provided to prevent truck stacking on public streets. 10. Failure to comply with the conditions of the Specific Use Permit may result in suspension or revocation of the permit. SECTION 3 – Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION 4 – Effective Date This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption as provided by law. PASSED AND APPROVED this ___ day of __________, 2026. _____________________________ Anthony Groves, Mayor City of Brady, Texas ATTEST: _____________________________ City Secretary  City Council City of Brady, Texas Agenda Action Form AGENDA DATE: 4/7/26 AGENDA ITEM 7.C. AGENDA Discuss and possible action of considering whether to participate in a 50/50 SUBJECT: cost share with McCulloch County for radio tower replacement of the tower located on the hill above the G. Rollie White Complex. PREPARED BY: James Stewart Date Submitted: 3/30/26 EXHIBITS: Award letter BUDGETARY IMPACT: Required Expenditure: $175,000.00 Amount Budgeted: $00.00 Appropriation Required: $175,000.00 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: SUMMARY: The Concho Valley Council of Governments (CVCOG) has supplied information and bids to demolish and replace the radio tower located on the hill above the GRW Complex. The project to replace the tower was initially started by McCulloch County utilizing a $209,459 State Emergency Radio Infrastructure (SERI) grant administered by the CVCOG. The initial grant was offered at an amount that was expected to pay to replace the tower but those numbers are two years old compared to the numbers obtained in the actual quote that was received in the past few weeks. Brady PD currently has equipment on that tower that allows them to communicate privately on their own radio frequency but the county owns and operates the equipment that is used for countywide dispatch and that equipment is on the tower and the main method of communication for countywide law enforcement. The bids came in more than $350,000 above the amount allocated in the SERI grant and the CVCOG is asking if the City of Brady and McCulloch County are willing to share the costs above the grant amount in order to pay for constructing a new tower and removing the old tower. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Direct staff as desired.