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CITY OF BRADY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 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. on July 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 June 16, 2026. Gabe Moreno 5. PRESENTATIONS: Council Member Place 5 ➢ Code Enforcement Introduction and update by Stephen “Doc” Petty 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: James Stewart 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 JULY 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 1415 of the City of Brady, Texas rewriting Article 14.03, Signs, of the City of Brady Code of Ordinances. B. Discussion, consideration and possible action approving the second and final reading of Ordinance 1416 of the City of Brady, Texas amending the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 14, Article 14.02 revising and clarifying provisions related to Accessory structures. C. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding City board appointments to fill vacancies. New applicants for consideration – Jarred Williams. Also discuss current board members with expired terms willing to serve another term and approval to move James Griffin from alternate position on Planning and Zoning to Board Member. D. 8. STAFF REPORTS: A. Upcoming Special Events/Meetings: July 14 Budget Work Session, Municipal Court Building, 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 16 Budget Work Session, Municipal Court Building, 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 21 Budget Work Session, CITY HALL, 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. July 21 Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 July 23 Budget Work Session, Municipal Court Building, 10:00a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – IF NEEDED 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 551.072 (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 and Fire Station 12. OPEN SESSION ON ANY ITEMS COMING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION: Discussion, consideration or possible action as a result of Executive Session, if any  CITY OF BRADY COUNCIL AGENDA JULY 7, 2026 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 June 16, 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, June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Anthony Groves presiding. Council Members present were Terry Phillips, Curtis Owens, Vickie Roddie and Gabe Moreno. City staff present were City Manager James Stewart, Finance Director Lisa McElrath, Public Works Director Steven Miller, Police Chief Randy Batten, and City Secretary Tina Keys. Also in attendance were Charles Hodges, Charles Bush, James Griffin, Bonnie Myers, and City Attorney Hicks was present via telephone. 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 There were no public comments 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes for Regular Session meeting on June 2, 2026 B. Approval of request for a noise variance at Brady Lake for Friday, June 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. on Saturday June 28, 2026 for the Annual Bradshaw Family Reunion as requested by Charlie Bradshaw. C. Approval of request for a noise variance at G. Rollie White Downs for Saturday July 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – midnight as requested by the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce for the 100th July Jubilee concert. Council Member Phillips moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Seconded by Council Member Moreno. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. 5. PRESENTATIONS: There were no presentations 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS ON PUBLIC HEARING  Public Hearing to receive comments from the public regarding an amendment to the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 14, Article 14.03 revising and clarifying positions relating to Signs. Public Hearing was opened at 6:04 p.m. There were no comments from the public. Public Hearing was closed at 6:05p.m.  Public Hearing to receive comments from the public regarding an amendment to the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 14, Article 14.02 revising and clarifying provisions related to Accessory structures Public Hearing was opened at 6:06 p.m. There were no comments from the public. Public Hearing was closed at 6:07p.m. 7. INDIVIDUAL CONCERNS A. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1414 of the City of Brady, Texas to amend the FY 2026 Budget for municipal purposes. Lisa McElrath presented. Page 1|3 2|Page – Brady City Council Minutes June 16, 2026 Council Member Roddie moved to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance 1414 with Exhibit A attached. Seconded by Council Member Owens. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. B. Discussion, consideration and possible action approving the first reading of Ordinance 1415 of the City of Brady, Texas rewriting Article 14.03, Signs, of the City of Brady Code of Ordinances. James Stewart presented. Council Member Moreno asked if current signs will be grandfathered. Attorney Hicks said any current sign that does not meet the parameters, they would be grandfathered in. It’s designed to be more user friendly and easier to understand. Council Member Phillips moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1415 with Appendix A attached. Seconded by Council Member Owens. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. C. Discussion, consideration and possible action approving the first reading of Ordinance 1416 of the City of Brady, Texas amending the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 14, Article 14.02 revising and clarifying provisions related to Accessory structures. James Stewart presented and said this is to help clarify language and definitions. Council Member Moreno asked if current structures are grandfathered. Attorney Hicks said yes. We do want to make sure council’s position clear on whether an accessory building could be constructed prior to main structure; we just want to make sure that’s clear. Mayor Groves said there were also discussions about shipping containers and it’s covered very well. Council Member Roddie moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 1416. Seconded by Council Member Phillips. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. D. Discussion consideration and possible action approving Resolution 2026-008, a request from the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce for road closure and use of traffic barricades for the 100th Annual July Jubilee Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026 requesting closure of four lane US Highway 87 from Memory Lane at Richards Park to the courthouse square, along with two-lane Ranch Road 714, and two- lane US Highway 190/and Highway 377 around the courthouse square. All lanes on these roads would be temporarily closed on from approximately 10:00am-11:00am. James Stewart presented. Council Member Moreno moved to approve Resolution 2026-008 for road closure on four-lane US highway 87 from Memory Lane at Richards Park to courthouse square, along with two-lane Ranch Road 714, and two lane US Hwy 190/and Hwy 377 around the courthouse square. Seconded by Council Member Owens. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4– 0 vote. E. Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding approval of a request from the Brady/McCulloch County Chamber of Commerce for road closure and use of traffic barricades for the 100th Annual July Jubilee Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2026. We are requesting closure of Memory Lane, 6th and Parkview, 6th and 11th, 11th and 17th street. All lanes on these roads would be temporarily closed on from approximately 10:00am- 11:00am. James Stewart presented and said this would be a back up route if TxDOT does not approved route around the square. Council Member Phillips moved to approve road closure of memory Lane, 6th and Parkview, 6th and 11th, 11th at 17th street for the 100th July Jubilee Parade. Seconded by Council Member Moreno. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. I8. 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: June 26 City Employee Appreciation Pool Party, 6:30 Page 2|3 3|Page – Brady City Council Minutes June 16, 2026 July 3 Independence Day Holiday, City Offices closed, altered trash schedule – Thurs 7/2 picked up Wed. 7/1 and Friday 7/3 picked up Thursday 7/2 July 4 July Jubilee 100th Anniversary Celebration July 7 Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 July 21 Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements 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 551.072 (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, 219 E. Lockhart, 300, 310 N. Bridge, 304 N. Blackburn Open session recessed at 6:28 p.m. Executive Session was opened at 633 p.m. and closed at 7:11 p.m. Regular Session resumed at 7:12 12. OPEN SESSION ACTION ON ANY ITEMS COMING OUT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Council Member Phillips moved to approve the purchase of the building and property at 300, 310 N. Bridge St, and 304 N. Blackburn for $600,000 plus realtor fees subject to adequate inspection with funding coming from general construction fund. Seconded by Council Member Owens. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. Council Member Owens moved to take ownership of 219 E. Lockhart property and assume responsibility of cleanup and assume responsibility of back unpaid taxes and court costs. Seconded by Roddie. All Council Members voted “aye” and none “nay”. Motion passed with a 4 – 0 vote. 13. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor Groves adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. ____________________________ Anthony Groves, Mayor Attest: __________________________ Tina Keys, City Secretary Page 3|3  City Council City of Brady, Texas Agenda Action Form for Ordinance AGENDA DATE: 07/07/2026 AGENDA ITEM 7.A. AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1415 of the City of Brady, Texas rewriting Article 14.03, Signs, of the City of Brady Code of Ordinances PREPARED BY: T. Keys / K. Reeves Date Submitted: 06/30/2026 EXHIBITS: Ordinance 1415 Appendix A – Signs Chart BUDGETARY IMPACT: Required Expenditure: $0.00 Amount Budgeted: $0.00 Appropriation Required: $0.00 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: SUMMARY: Background The current Brady sign regulations are functional but are organized in a traditional section-by-section format that can be difficult for applicants, staff and decision-makers to navigate quickly. The proposed rewrite is intended to modernize the article and present sign standards in a cleaner and more user-friendly format. The draft ordinance reorganizes the sign regulations into clear sections covering purpose, applicability, definitions, exempt signs, general standards, permanent signs, temporary signs, special sign types, prohibited signs, maintenance, nonconforming signs, permitting, review, variances, and enforcement. A major formatting change in the draft is the use of chart-based standards for permanent and temporary signs. This approach makes it easier to identify where a sign is allowed, whether a permit is required, and the size, height, and time limitations that apply. Key Changes in the Draft  Replaces the existing article with a reorganized, easier-to-administer format.  Adds one consolidated section for general standards applicable to all signs.  Creates a permanent signs chart and a temporary signs chart.  Adds clearer standards for digital display signs, portable signs, banners, political signs, window signs, and vehicular signs.  Adds sign lighting and photometric compliance language for illuminated signs.  Keeps nonconforming sign protections while clarifying repair, destruction, and abandonment rules.  Combines permit, review, and enforcement procedures into a cleaner administrative framework. Planning and Zoning Commission met on 6/9/2026 and recommends Council approve suggested changes. 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 the second and final reading of Ordinance 1415 with Appendix A attached.  ORDINANCE NO. 1415 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ZONING, BY REPEALING EXISTING ARTICLE 14.03 “SIGNS” AND ADOPTING A NEW ARTICLE 14.03 “SIGNS”; PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE LOCATION, SIZE, HEIGHT, ILLUMINATION, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REMOVAL OF SIGNS; ESTABLISHING GENERAL STANDARDS, PERMANENT SIGN REGULATIONS, TEMPORARY SIGN REGULATIONS, SPECIAL SIGN TYPE REGULATIONS, NONCONFORMING SIGN REGULATIONS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A REPEALER CLAUSE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code authorizes the City to regulate land use and development within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that signs affect the safety, appearance, and economic vitality of the City and that reasonable sign regulations are necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that sign regulations should be content-neutral, easy to administer, and clearly organized for use by property owners, businesses, and City staff; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to repeal the existing sign regulations and adopt a revised sign ordinance to provide modernized standards for permanent signs, temporary signs, illuminated signs, and related sign structures; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, THAT: SECTION 1. Chapter 14, Article 14.03, “Signs,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brady, Texas, is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as follows: § 14.03.001 Title, purpose, and authority. (a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the “City of Brady Sign Regulations.” (b) The purpose of this article is to establish content-neutral regulations governing signs within the City in order to: (1) protect the public health, safety, and welfare; (2) reduce traffic hazards and distractions; (3) preserve visibility at intersections and driveways; (4) prevent glare, light trespass, and unsafe illumination; (5) promote compatible development and community appearance; (6) protect property values and the visual environment; (7) provide clear standards for sign permitting, installation, maintenance, and removal; and (8) allow adequate opportunities for lawful signage without favoring or restricting speech based on content. (c) This article is adopted pursuant to the authority of the City under the laws of the State of Texas, including Chapter 211 of the Texas Local Government Code. (d) Any sign authorized by this article may contain a noncommercial message in place of any other lawful commercial or noncommercial message. § 14.03.002 Applicability. (a) This article applies to all signs located within the City and to all signs visible from a public right-of-way or adjoining property, unless expressly exempted. (b) No sign shall be erected, altered, enlarged, relocated, or maintained except in compliance with this article. (c) If another provision of this Code imposes a more restrictive standard, the more restrictive standard shall control. (d) Signs located within a public right-of-way, easement, or other public property are prohibited unless expressly authorized by the City. § 14.03.003 Definitions. Animated sign. A sign that uses movement, motion, rotation, scrolling, flashing, blinking, or similar visual action. Awning sign. A sign displayed on or attached to an awning or canopy. Banner. A sign made of flexible material, with or without a structural frame, intended for temporary display. Building face. The exterior wall surface of a building facing a public street, parking area, or other open area. Digital display sign. A sign face or portion thereof that uses electronic or digital illumination to display text, images, or graphics. Freestanding sign. A sign supported permanently on the ground by one or more poles, posts, braces, base structures, or monuments, and not attached to a building. Illuminated sign. A sign designed to emit or reflect artificial light from either an internal or external source. Monument sign. A freestanding sign mounted on a solid base or pedestal, with its structural supports substantially screened from view. Nonconforming sign. A sign lawfully existing on the effective date of this article, but which does not comply with one or more provisions of this article. Portable sign. A sign designed to be moved from place to place, including signs mounted on wheels, trailers, skids, or similar movable supports. Projecting sign. A sign attached to a building and extending outward from the wall. Roof sign. A sign erected upon or above the roofline of a building. Sign. Any device, fixture, placard, structure, surface, or display using words, symbols, graphics, colors, lights, or other means to attract attention, identify, advertise, announce, direct, or communicate information visible from the exterior of a building or from any public area. Temporary sign. A sign intended for limited duration and not permanently mounted. Vehicular sign. A sign attached to or placed on a vehicle or trailer for the apparent purpose of advertising, where the vehicle or trailer is parked or located so as to function primarily as a sign rather than for transportation. Wall sign. A sign attached parallel to and projecting not more than eighteen (18) inches from the wall of a building. Window sign. A sign installed, affixed, painted, or placed on or behind a window and visible from the exterior. § 14.03.004 Exempt signs. The following signs shall be exempt from permit requirements, but shall remain subject to applicable location, safety, illumination, and maintenance standards of this article: 1. official notices and governmental signs; 2. traffic control signs and public safety signs; 3. address numerals and building identification not exceeding four (4) square feet; 4. memorial plaques and cornerstones; 5. flags of a governmental entity; 6. signs required by law; 7. incidental signs not exceeding four (4) square feet, including hours of operation, entrance, exit, restroom, no smoking, no trespassing, and similar operational notices; 8. one temporary real estate sign per street frontage for each lot or tract, subject to the temporary sign chart; 9. holiday decorations with no commercial message; 10. window signs occupying not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the window area on each building face; 11. construction signs, subject to the temporary sign chart; and 12. menu boards, order boards, or drive-through directional signs located on private property and not visible as primary advertising devices from a public street, provided they comply with applicable safety and illumination standards. § 14.03.005 General standards applicable to all signs. (a) General compliance. All signs shall be designed, located, installed, and maintained in a safe, secure, and code- compliant manner. (b) No encroachment. No sign shall be erected within or project into a public street, alley, sidewalk, public easement, or other public right-of-way, unless specifically approved by the City. (c) Visibility and traffic safety. No sign shall obstruct visibility for motorists, bicyclists, or pedestrians; interfere with a traffic control device; or create a confusing or hazardous traffic condition. (d) Sight triangle protection. No sign shall be placed within a required visibility triangle or other area where its placement impairs safe sight distance at intersections, driveways, or access points. (e) Maintenance. All signs shall be maintained in good repair, including structural condition, paint, surface finish, supports, electrical components, and surrounding area. Faded, damaged, unsafe, abandoned, or deteriorated signs shall be repaired or removed. (f) Prohibited location. No sign shall be attached to a utility pole, light pole, tree, fence, public bench, fire hydrant, traffic sign, or similar object unless specifically authorized by the City. (g) Illumination. Illuminated signs shall be arranged and shielded so that light is directed away from adjacent residential property and public streets to the greatest extent reasonably possible. (h) Sign lighting and photometric compliance. All illuminated signs shall be designed, located, screened, and operated so as to prevent glare, light trespass, and hazardous interference with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Sign lighting shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent property or impair the visibility of traffic control devices. The City may require the applicant to submit photometric data, manufacturer specifications, or other information necessary to verify compliance with this section. Electronic or digital signs shall include automatic brightness controls and shall be maintained in a manner that adjusts illumination to surrounding ambient light conditions. (i) Electrical compliance. Any sign using electrical service, lighting, or digital display components shall comply with all applicable electrical and building code requirements. (j) Measurement of sign area. Sign area shall be measured as the smallest square, rectangle, circle, triangle, or combination thereof enclosing the display area, excluding structural supports unless such supports are designed as an integral visual feature of the sign. (k) Measurement of sign height. Sign height shall be measured from the average grade at the base of the sign to the highest point of the sign or sign structure. (l) Multiple street frontages. A lot with more than one street frontage may be permitted signage on each frontage in accordance with this article, provided the total number and area of signs otherwise comply with the applicable chart. (m) No adverse operation. No sign shall emit sound, odor, smoke, or visible emissions, except where specifically authorized by the City through separate approval. § 14.03.008 Special sign type regulations. (a) Digital display signs. Digital display signs may be permitted only as part of an otherwise lawful permanent sign and shall comply with the following: the sign shall not flash, blink, strobe, rotate, or simulate motion; the message shall remain static for not less than eight (8) seconds between changes; transitions between messages shall occur by instantaneous change or fade/dissolve and shall not include scrolling, traveling, spinning, or similar movement; the sign shall include automatic brightness controls; the sign shall comply with § 14.03.005(h); and the City may impose reasonable conditions related to hours of operation, brightness, and orientation where necessary to protect adjacent property or traffic safety. (b) Banners. Banners shall be allowed only as provided in the temporary signs chart or as otherwise approved by the City for civic, community, or promotional events. (c) Portable signs and trailer signs. Portable signs and trailer signs are prohibited except where expressly authorized by the temporary signs chart and permit approval. No portable sign shall be located in a required parking area, fire lane, driveway, sidewalk, visibility triangle, or public right-of-way. (d) Political signs. Political signs placed on private property shall be permitted without a sign permit, subject to basic safety and location standards, including that they may not be located in or over a public right-of-way or create a traffic hazard. (e) Window signs. Window signs may be permitted without a sign permit provided they do not exceed the maximum permitted window coverage and do not create hazardous visibility conditions. (f) Menu boards and drive-through signs. Menu boards, preview boards, and drive-through directional signs accessory to a lawful drive-through use may be permitted subject to site circulation, illumination, and safety review. (g) Murals. A mural that contains no commercial message, no off-premises advertising, and no integral sign copy may be treated as architectural or artistic treatment rather than signage, unless otherwise determined by the City. (h) Vehicular signs. No vehicle or trailer shall be parked or placed for the primary purpose of serving as a sign. This shall not prohibit ordinary business identification on vehicles actively used in the daily conduct of business. § 14.03.009 Prohibited signs. The following signs are prohibited unless otherwise expressly authorized by this article: roof signs; signs located in or projecting into a public right-of-way without City approval; signs attached to trees, utility poles, light poles, traffic signs, or public fixtures; signs that obstruct required visibility triangles or traffic control devices; signs with moving, flashing, blinking, or strobing lights, except official public safety devices; abandoned signs; signs with exposed, damaged, or unsafe electrical components; snipe signs; signs painted directly on fences, rocks, or natural features, except approved murals; any sign unlawfully imitating or resembling a traffic sign or signal; and any sign not specifically authorized by this article. § 14.03.010 Maintenance, repair, and removal. (a) Every sign and sign structure shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition. (b) The City may require repair or removal of any sign that is unsafe, dilapidated, structurally unsound, abandoned, illegally installed, or maintained in violation of this article. (c) Any temporary sign not removed at the end of its authorized display period shall constitute a violation of this article. (d) When a business closes or a use is discontinued, all associated temporary signs shall be removed immediately, and permanent sign copy shall be removed or updated within sixty (60) days unless the property is actively being marketed and the sign otherwise complies with this article. § 14.03.011 Nonconforming signs. (a) A sign lawfully existing on the effective date of this article that does not conform to the standards of this article may continue as a nonconforming sign, subject to this section. (b) A nonconforming sign may be maintained and repaired, but shall not be enlarged, expanded, relocated, structurally altered, or modified in a manner that increases the degree of nonconformity. (c) If a nonconforming sign is destroyed or damaged to the extent of more than fifty percent (50%) of its replacement value, as determined by the City, it shall not be rebuilt except in conformity with this article. (d) If a nonconforming sign is removed, abandoned, or discontinued for a period of ninety (90) days, any replacement sign shall comply with this article. (e) Ordinary maintenance, repainting, and change of copy shall not, by themselves, terminate lawful nonconforming status. § 14.03.012 Sign permit required. (a) Except for signs expressly exempted under this article, no person shall erect, install, alter, enlarge, relocate, or substantially modify any sign without first obtaining a sign permit from the City. (b) A sign permit application shall include, as applicable: the name and address of the applicant and property owner; the property address and legal description; a site plan showing the proposed sign location; building elevations or sign drawings; dimensions of sign area and height; construction and mounting details; electrical details, where applicable; illumination and lighting specifications, where applicable; and photometric data, manufacturer information, or similar documentation when required by the City to demonstrate compliance with § 14.03.005(h). (c) The City may require additional information reasonably necessary to determine compliance with this article and other applicable codes. § 14.03.013 Review and approval. (a) The Building Official, Zoning Administrator, or other designated City official shall review sign permit applications for compliance with this article and other applicable law. (b) The City may approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application. (c) Conditions may include, but are not limited to, sign orientation, setback, height, shielding, brightness, hours of illumination, landscaping, and related site-specific safety measures. (d) No permit shall be issued for a sign proposed in connection with a use or structure that is itself unlawful. § 14.03.014 Variances and appeals. (a) Any person aggrieved by a decision made under this article may appeal such decision to the appropriate board or body authorized by the City’s zoning procedures. (b) A variance from the terms of this article may be granted only upon a showing of unnecessary hardship or practical difficulty, and only where the variance is not contrary to the public interest; is consistent with the general purpose and intent of this article; does not create a traffic hazard or unsafe condition; does not authorize a prohibited sign type unless specifically permitted by law; and remains content-neutral. (c) Economic inconvenience alone shall not constitute sufficient grounds for a variance. § 14.03.015 Enforcement and penalties. (a) Any sign erected, altered, maintained, or displayed in violation of this article is hereby declared unlawful. (b) The City may issue notice of violation, stop-work order, citation, or any other lawful enforcement action authorized by this Code or state law. (c) In addition to any criminal penalty, the City may pursue civil remedies, abatement, injunctive relief, or removal of unlawful signs where authorized by law. (d) Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional, such portion shall be deemed severable, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of Brady, Texas, and shall not repeal any of the provisions of such ordinances except where directly in conflict herewith. SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication as required by law. This ordinance will take effect immediately from and after its passage on the second reading. PASSED, APPROVED on its FIRST READING on this the _______ day of ______________, 2026. PASSED, APPROVED on its SECOND READING on this the _____ day of ______________, 2026. ___________________________________ Anthony Groves, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Tina Keys, City Secretary Appendix A – Sign Charts Permanent Signs Chart Sign Type Districts Permitted Max Area Max Number Permit Notes Height Allowed Required Wall sign Commercial, industrial, 1 sq. ft. N/A 1 per Yes Must be public/semi-public per linear building attached flat foot of face to building tenant frontage, up to 100 sq. ft. per face Monument sign Commercial, industrial, 80 sq. ft. 8 ft. 1 per Yes Preferred public/semi-public per face street freestanding frontage sign type Pole/freestanding sign Commercial, industrial, 100 sq. ft. 20 ft. 1 per Yes May be public/semi-public per face street prohibited frontage where monument sign required by special approval Projecting sign Downtown/commercial 16 sq. ft. 12 ft. 1 per Yes Cannot areas where appropriate above tenant project into grade ROW without min. separate clearance approval Window sign All nonresidential Up to N/A As allowed No Subject to districts 25% of by area illumination window and safety area per rules façade Awning/canopy sign Commercial, industrial, 1 sq. ft. N/A 1 per Yes Must not public/semi-public per linear awning obstruct foot of face required awning, clearance up to 25 sq. ft. Directional sign All nonresidential 6 sq. ft. 4 ft. As needed No No districts for site commercial circulation copy except logo/address Menu/order board Restaurant and drive- 32 sq. ft. 8 ft. As needed Yes Interior to through uses for site; must not approved create glare use or traffic hazard Subdivision/entrance Residential subdivisions, 64 sq. ft. 8 ft. 1 per Yes May be sign developments, per face entrance required to multifamily be monument style Sign Type Districts Permitted Max Area Max Number Permit Notes Height Allowed Required Institutional sign Public, schools, churches, 64 sq. ft. 8 ft. 1 per Yes Electronic civic uses per face street display may frontage be allowed if approved Temporary Signs Chart Sign Type Districts Max Area Max Number Time Limit Permit Notes Permitted Height Allowed Required Real estate All districts 16 sq. ft. 6 ft. 1 per Until sale, No Remove sign residential / street lease, or within 10 32 sq. ft. frontage rental days after nonresidential completed transaction Construction All districts 32 sq. ft. 8 ft. 1 per Duration of No Remove sign where active street construction within 10 permit exists frontage activity days of completion Grand Nonresidential 32 sq. ft. 8 ft. 1 event Up to 30 Yes Includes opening districts banner or 64 per days, no banners, sign/banner sq. ft. business more than 2 balloons, aggregate times per streamers temporary calendar if approved signage year Community All districts 32 sq. ft. 8 ft. As Up to 30 Yes Civic, event sign subject to approved days before school, approval event, charitable, remove public within 5 events days after Political sign All districts on 16 sq. ft. 8 ft. No May be No Must not private residential / numerical displayed in be placed property 32 sq. ft. limit if accordance in ROW or nonresidential safely with this create placed article hazard Temporary Commercial, 64 sq. ft. 8 ft. 1 per Until Yes May development industrial, street completion identify sign subdivision, frontage or project, multifamily occupancy leasing, of project contractor Portable Nonresidential 24 sq. ft. 6 ft. 1 Up to 15 Yes No trailer promotional districts only days, no signs in sign more than 4 required times per parking or year ROW Garage/yard Residential 6 sq. ft. 4 ft. 1 on-site Up to 3 No Off-site sale sign districts consecutive signs days prohibited unless specifically allowed  City Council City of Brady, Texas Agenda Action Form for Ordinance AGENDA DATE: 07/07/2026 AGENDA ITEM 7.B. AGENDA SUBJECT: Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding the second and final reading of Ordinance 1416 of the City of Brady, Texas amending the City of Brady Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 14, Article 14.02 revising and clarifying provisions related to Accessory structures. PREPARED BY: T. Keys / K. Reeves Date Submitted: 6/10/2026 EXHIBITS: Ordinance 1416 BUDGETARY IMPACT: Required Expenditure: $0.00 Amount Budgeted: $0.00 Appropriation Required: $0.00 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: SUMMARY: The proposed text amendment revises § 14.02.122 to clarify that the section regulates physical accessory structures rather than accessory uses generally. The amendment retitles the section as “Accessory structures,” establishes a clearer definition, preserves core dimensional standards, expressly addresses cargo/shipping containers, and adds language requiring accessory structures to remain entirely within property boundaries and outside public rights-of-way and recorded easements. BACKGROUND The current ordinance language mixes accessory buildings, accessory uses, and certain other related items in a way that can create confusion during plan review, permitting, and enforcement. The proposed amendment is intended to simplify administration by focusing § 14.02.122 on detached physical structures, while preserving separate treatment for uses such as garage/accessory dwellings and other nonbuilding site features. KEY CHANGES  Retitles § 14.02.122 from “Accessory building and use regulations” to “Accessory structures.”  Defines accessory structure as a subordinate physical building or similar detached structural improvement on the same lot as the principal use.  Clarifies that accessory structures do not include accessory uses, garage/accessory dwellings, antennas, satellite dishes, swimming pools, tennis courts, and similar nonbuilding site features unless expressly stated.  Requires accessory structures to be located entirely within property boundaries and prohibits placement within public rights-of-way, alley rights-of-way, and recorded easements.  Keeps residential and multifamily placement standards clean and easy to administer, including a five-foot side and rear setback and a ten-foot separation from the main building.  Continues the city’s existing regulation of cargo/shipping containers, while placing those standards within the accessory-structure section.  ZONING AND ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYSIS The proposed amendment keeps the existing basic approach of allowing accessory structures as subordinate improvements on the same lot as a lawful principal building or principal use, while making the standards easier to read and apply. The amendment maintains a five-foot setback from side and rear lot lines in residential and multifamily districts, requires a minimum ten-foot separation from the main building, preserves special driveway and street-facing setback rules for garages and carports, and continues to regulate cargo/shipping containers as a special type of accessory structure. The revised text also provides a clearer enforcement standard by stating that accessory structures must remain entirely within property lines and may not be placed within public rights-of-way or recorded easements. 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 the second and final reading of Ordinance 1416  ORDINANCE NO. 1416 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 14.02, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS, BY AMENDING § 14.02.122, CURRENTLY TITLED “ACCESSORY BUILDING AND USE REGULATIONS,” TO BE RETITLED “ACCESSORY STRUCTURES” AND TO REVISE THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; AMENDING § 14.02.128 DEFINITIONS TO ADD AND REVISE CERTAIN DEFINITIONS RELATED TO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING A REPEALER; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Brady has adopted zoning regulations codified in Chapter 14, Article 14.02, of the Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, the City finds that the current accessory-building regulations would benefit from clarification and reorganization so that the code more clearly distinguishes physical accessory structures from accessory uses and other site features; and WHEREAS, the City further finds that it is in the public interest to establish clear standards requiring accessory structures to remain within property boundaries and outside of public rights-of-way and recorded easements; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the amendments set forth herein promote orderly development, improve administration and enforcement, and protect the public health, safety, and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRADY, TEXAS: SECTION 1. Findings. The foregoing recitals are hereby found to be true and correct and are incorporated herein for all purposes. SECTION 2. Amendment to § 14.02.122. Section 14.02.122 of Chapter 14, Article 14.02, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brady, Texas, presently titled "Accessory building and use regulations," is hereby amended in its entirety and retitled to read as follows: § 14.02.122 Accessory structures. (a) Purpose and applicability. This section establishes standards for accessory structures in all zoning districts. Accessory structures shall be subordinate to and customarily incidental to a lawful principal building or principal use on the same lot, except where otherwise expressly authorized by this zoning ordinance. (b) Accessory structure defined. For purposes of this section, an accessory structure shall mean a subordinate physical building or similar detached structural improvement customarily incidental to a lawful principal use and located on the same lot as the principal building or use. Accessory structures include detached garages, storage buildings, workshops, sheds, carports, and cargo/shipping containers where permitted by this section. Accessory structures shall not include accessory uses, garage/accessory dwellings, caretaker’s or guard’s residences, outside storage, antennas, satellite dishes, swimming pools, tennis courts, or similar nonbuilding site features unless specifically stated otherwise. For purposes of this section, lot lines or property lines shall mean the boundary lines of a lot or parcel as established by the controlling recorded plat or legal description and as may be located by a boundary survey acceptable to the city. (c) General standards. (1) No accessory structure shall be erected on a lot prior to the existence of a principal building or lawful principal use, except where specifically authorized by this zoning ordinance. (2) All accessory structures shall be clearly subordinate to the principal building or principal use. (3) Accessory structures shall, whenever practical, be located toward the rear portion of the lot. (4) Accessory structures shall comply with all applicable building, fire, and safety codes. (5) Accessory structures shall not be used as a dwelling unit or for human habitation unless specifically authorized elsewhere in this zoning ordinance. (6) Every accessory structure shall be located entirely within the boundaries of the lot on which it is placed and shall not encroach beyond any property line. No accessory structure shall be placed within any public right-of-way, alley right-of-way, or recorded easement. The city may require the applicant to provide a boundary survey or other documentation acceptable to the city to verify compliance with this subsection. (d) Residential and multifamily accessory structures. In single-family and multifamily districts, an accessory structure shall be a subordinate or incidental detached structure customarily associated with residential use. Except where expressly allowed elsewhere in this zoning ordinance, an accessory structure in a residential or multifamily district shall not be used for commercial purposes and shall not be rented as a separate principal use. (e) Nonresidential accessory structures. In nonresidential districts, an accessory structure shall be subordinate to and supportive of the principal use on the lot. No accessory structure shall be permitted without a principal building or primary use being in existence. Accessory structures shall, whenever practical, be located toward the rear portion of the property. (f) Placement, setbacks, and separation in residential and multifamily districts. (1) No detached accessory structure shall be located in front of the main building. (2) Any accessory structure shall be set back a minimum of five feet from any side lot line, rear lot line, alley line, or alley easement line. (3) Any accessory structure shall be separated from the main building by a minimum distance of 10 feet. (4) Garages or carports arranged to be entered from the side yard shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from any side lot line, alley line, alley easement line, or street. (5) Garages or carports facing a public street shall be set back a minimum distance equal to the required yard for the main building or 20 feet, whichever is greater. (g) Height. (1) Accessory structures in residential and multifamily districts shall not exceed one story in height unless otherwise expressly allowed by this zoning ordinance. (2) In nonresidential districts, no accessory structure shall exceed the height of the principal building unless otherwise expressly authorized. (h) Prohibited occupancy and use. (1) No accessory structure regulated by this section shall be occupied as a dwelling unit unless specifically authorized elsewhere in this zoning ordinance. (2) No accessory structure shall be used for a commercial use in a residential district unless such use is expressly authorized. (3) No accessory structure shall be rented as a separate principal use unless specifically authorized elsewhere in this zoning ordinance. (4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a garage/accessory dwelling, guest quarters, servant’s quarters, or similar residential secondary dwelling arrangement except as expressly provided elsewhere in this zoning ordinance. (i) Cargo/shipping containers. (1) Cargo/shipping containers shall be treated as a special type of accessory structure and shall be allowed only in accordance with this subsection. (2) No person shall store, maintain, or otherwise keep a cargo or shipping container, whether temporarily or permanently, on any lot or parcel within the city without first obtaining and maintaining an active building permit issued by the city and a permit for placement of the cargo/shipping container. (3) For residential property, a permit issued under this subsection shall be valid for a period not to exceed six months. The city may grant one additional six-month extension upon review of a request for extension. (4) Cargo/shipping containers shall comply with applicable building codes, except that: a. A foundation shall not be required because the container is treated as a temporary structure; b. Ventilation shall not be required; c. Electricity shall be optional but not required; and d. Tie-downs shall not be required unless electricity is installed. (5) Cargo/shipping containers shall be set back at least 15 feet from any other structure, including another cargo/shipping container. (6) Cargo/shipping containers may be installed only in the Commercial, Agriculture, and Industrial Districts, and in Single-Family Residential Districts only subject to the following restrictions: a. No cargo/shipping container shall be installed on a residential site containing less than one acre; b. No more than one cargo/shipping container shall be permitted per acre of land; c. No cargo/shipping container shall be placed in a front yard; d. No cargo/shipping container shall be stacked on top of another container or on top of any other object; e. Any cargo/shipping container shall be located behind or beside the main or primary structure on the lot and shall be subject to the same setback requirements as the main structure; f. No cargo/shipping container shall be used for human habitation or commercial business purposes; g. No cargo/shipping container shall be used to store hazardous materials; h. No cargo/shipping container shall be used to store or keep refuse or debris in, against, on, or under the container; and i. Any cargo/shipping container shall be secure, structurally sound, stable, and in good repair with no visible rust or deterioration with color adhering to earthtone color palette. (7) Special use permits for residential sites may be available for a period not to exceed six months for hardship uses such as moving, renovation, or disaster relief. (j) Relationship to other regulations. (1) Whether an accessory structure is permitted in a zoning district shall be determined by the applicable use regulations and district regulations of this zoning ordinance. (2) Accessory structures shall also comply with all applicable off-street parking, fencing, screening, lighting, performance, and building code requirements. (3) Where this section conflicts with another provision of this zoning ordinance, the more restrictive standard shall control. SECTION 3. Amendment to § 14.02.128 Definitions. Section 14.02.128 of Chapter 14, Article 14.02, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brady, Texas, is hereby amended to add and revise definitions as follows: A. Add a new definition to read as follows: Accessory structure. A subordinate physical building or similar detached structural improvement customarily incidental to a lawful principal use and located on the same lot as the principal building or use. The term includes detached garages, storage buildings, workshops, sheds, carports, and cargo/shipping containers where permitted by this zoning ordinance. The term does not include accessory uses, garage/accessory dwellings, caretaker’s or guard’s residences, outside storage, antennas, satellite dishes, swimming pools, tennis courts, or similar nonbuilding site features unless specifically stated otherwise. B. Amend the definition of “Accessory building (residential)” to read as follows: Accessory building (residential). A detached subordinate building or accessory structure located on the same lot as a principal residential building and customarily incidental to the residential use of the property. Except where otherwise expressly authorized by this zoning ordinance, an accessory building regulated under this definition shall not be used as a dwelling unit, shall not be used for commercial purposes, and shall not be rented as a separate principal use. C. Amend the definition of “Accessory building (business or industry)” to read as follows: Accessory building (business or industry). A subordinate building or accessory structure located on the same lot as a principal nonresidential use and customarily incidental to and supportive of such principal use. Except where otherwise expressly authorized by this zoning ordinance, an accessory building or accessory structure regulated under this definition shall not exceed the height of the principal building. D. Amend the definition of “Garage, private” to read as follows: Garage, private. A detached or attached building or accessory structure designed or used primarily for the storage of motor vehicles accessory to the principal use of the lot and not operated as a commercial garage. E. No change is made by this ordinance to the separate definition of “Garage/accessory dwelling,” except that such use shall remain distinct from an accessory structure regulated under § 14.02.122. F. No change is made by this ordinance to the existing definitions of “Active building permit” or “Easement,” except that those terms shall continue to apply where referenced in § 14.02.122. SECTION 4. Cross-reference and caption changes. The City Secretary, City Attorney, code publisher, and codifier are authorized to revise captions, numbering, internal references, table of contents entries, and cross-references in Chapter 14 as necessary to reflect the amendments adopted by this ordinance, including changing the title of § 14.02.122 from "Accessory building and use regulations" to "Accessory structures." SECTION 5. Codification. It is the intent of the City Council that the provisions of this ordinance be codified in the Code of Ordinances of the City of Brady, Texas, and the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, and phrases of this ordinance may be renumbered, relettered, and formatted by the codifier as necessary to accomplish such intent, provided that the substance of this ordinance is not changed. SECTION 6. Repealer. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict only. SECTION 7. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance, and the City Council hereby declares it would have adopted such remaining portions notwithstanding the invalidity of any part. SECTION 8. Publication. The City Secretary is directed to publish the caption or descriptive notice of this ordinance as required by law. SECTION 9. Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage, approval, and publication as required by law. PASSED AND APPROVED on this _____ day of __________________, 2026. __________________________________ Mayor, City of Brady, Texas __________________________________ City Secretary __________________________________ City Attorney  City Council City of Brady, Texas Agenda Action Form AGENDA DATE: 07/07/2026 AGENDA ITEM 7.C. AGENDA Discussion, consideration, and possible action regarding City board SUBJECT: appointments to fill vacancies. New applicants for consideration – Jarred Williams. Also discuss current board members willing to serve another term and approval to move James Griffin from Alternate position on Planning and Zoning to Board Member PREPARED BY: T. Keys Date Submitted: 6/23/2026 EXHIBITS: Board Roster BUDGETARY IMPACT: Required Expenditure: $00.00 Amount Budgeted: $00.00 Appropriation Required: $00.00 CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: SUMMARY: The City of Brady has boards with vacancies that need to be filled. In accordance with the City of Brady Home Rule Charter 3.05, “The Mayor or two City Council Members shall recommend to the Council appointees for the boards and commissions. The Council shall approve appointees for boards and commissions.” Jarred Williams has filed an application for Planning and Zoning. We currently have two vacant positions. James Griffin is currently serving as an alternate and would like to be moved up to board member. We also have several board members whose terms have expired. Airport Advisory Board – all are willing to serve another term. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor will recommend appointees.  CITY OF BRADY FY 2026-27 Boards & Commissions PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION (3 yr term) CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION (4 year term) James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM 1 Lisa Selensky 6/26 1 J. T. Owens 2023-2027 2 Ronnie Aston, Vice Chair 6/23 2 Jane Huffman 2023-2027 3 vacant 6/23 3 vacant 2023-2027 4 Tom Flanagin 6/25 4 James Stewart 2023-2027 5 Lauri Smith, Chair 6/24 5 Chris Martin 2023-2027 6 Connie Easterwood 6/25 6 Heath Evans 2023-2027 7 Tony Groves 6/26 7 Missi Elliston 2023-2027 * ALT James Griffin 6/26 CITY COUNCIL (3 yr term) - transition to 4 year terms May 2019 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (ZBA/BOA) James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us Charter & Zoning Ord. Sec. 9.1 (2 yr term) PLACE MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us MAYOR Tony Groves 5/28 PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM 1 Terry Phillips 5/28 1 vacant 6/21 2 Raymond Ledezma 5/29 2 Rod Young, Vice Chair 6/22 3 Curtis Owens 5/29 3 vacant 6/20 4 Vickie Roddie 5/27 4 Holly Groves 6/23 5 Gabe Moreno 5/27 5 James Stewart 6/23 Brady Type B Economic Development Corporation (2 yr term * Alt 1 Lauri Smith 6/23 James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us * Alt 2 open 6/20 PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM * Alt 3 open 6/20 1 Lauri Smith 6/27 * Alt 4 open 6/20 2 Michael Cook 6/26 AIRPORT ADVISORY BOARD (Ord 1149 - 2 yr term) 3 Chuck Jividen 6/27 Scott Griffin, Staff Liaison 325/597-1461 sgriffin@bradytx.us 4 Jane Huffman 6/27 PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM 5 Terry Phillips 6/26 1 Clint Rejsek 6/27 6 vacant 6/26 2 Stan Amyett, Chair 6/27 7 Erin Betts 6/27 3 Tony Groves 6/27 MCCULLOCH COUNTY SENIOR CITIZEN ASSOCIATION 4 Richard Jolliff 6/26 Sunset Center Advisory Board (2 year term) 5 Billie Roddie 6/26 Rosie Smith, Staff Liaison 325/597-2946 raguirre@bradytx.us 6 Dale Scott 6/26 PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM 7 David Morton 6/25 1 Evelyn Pitcox - President 10/24 MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES (2yr term) 2 Rosie Smith - Secretary/Treasurer 10/24 James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us 3 Fay Lawler - Vice-President 10/24 PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM 4 Vacant 10/24 Judge JT Owens 12/19 5 Vacant 10/24 BRADY YOUTH SPORTS ASSOCIATION (1yr term) 6 Marcy Dunham 10/24 James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us 7 Lindell Smith 10/24 Council vacant 1/22 8 Rosie Smth Director Concho Valley Council of Governments Annual Board (1yr term) 9 James Stewart City Manager James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us 10 Frank Trull County Judge Council vacant 6/22 11 Sheila Van Zant 10/24 TOURISM ADVISORY BOARD (2yr term) BUILDING STANDARDS BOARD Daniel Mendoza, Liaison 325/597-3491 daniel@bradytx.com James Stewart, Liaison 325/597-2152 ext 1011 jstewart@bradytx.us Attraction Heather Myles 6/27 PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM Citizen Charles Hodges 6/27 1 Tonya Rankin 5/25 City Council Tony Groves 6/27 2 James Griffin 5/25 EDC Jane Huffman 6/27 3 Tony Bucholz 5/25 Chamber Jim Lero 6/27 4 Chad Walters 5/25 County Randy Deans 6/27 5 Curtis Owens 5/25 Tourism Lisa Selensky 6/27 Alt Tony Groves 5/25 INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (1 yr term) Alt vacant 5/25 Lisa McElrath Liaison 325/597-2152 ext. 1004 lmcelrath@bradytx.us PLACE BOARD MEMBER NAME CURRENT TERM 1 Finance Director FY 2026 2 City Manager FY 2026 3 Terry Phillips FY 2026 * Alternates serve 1 year terms and can serve on two boards 6/30/2026