City Council Meeting

CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 16, 2026 7:00 PM Iowa Colony City Council Chambers, 3144 Meridiana Parkway, Iowa Colony, Texas 77583 Phone: 281-369-2471 • Fax: 281-369-0005 • www.iowacolonytx.gov THIS NOTICE IS POSTED PURSUANT TO THE TEXAS OPEN MEETING ACT (CHAPTER 551 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE). THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA COLONY WILL HOLD A COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2026 AT IOWA COLONY CITY HALL, 3144 MERIDIANA PARKWAY, IOWA COLONY, TEXAS 77583 FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING AND IF APPROPRIATE, TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. Requests for accommodations or interpreter services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 281-369-2471. Taxpayer Impact Statement This statement presents the estimated annual property tax bill for a median-valued homestead in Iowa Colony ($416,981) and compares it under the current revenue rate and the proposed tax rate options. Tax Rate Scenario Tax Rate per $100 Valuation Estimated Annual Tax Bill Difference from Current Year Current FY 2024-25 $0.519209 $2,165.00 - No-New Revenue Rate $0.481864 $2,009.28 -155.72 Proposed Rate FY 2025-26 $0.519209 $2,165.00 No change Adopted Budget A physical copy is available at City Hall and online at https://www.iowacolonytx.gov/ CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Reserved for formal presentations and proclamations. 1. Proclamation- National Public Safety Telecommunicator's Week CITIZEN COMMENTS An opportunity for the public to address City Council on agenda items or concerns not on the agenda. To comply with Texas Open Meetings Act, this period is not for question and answer. Those wishing to speak must identify themselves and observe a three-minute time limit. EXECUTIVE SESSION Executive session in accordance with 551.071 and 551.074 of the Texas Gov’t Code to deliberate and consult with attorney on the following: 2. Discuss personnel matters and receive a report from outside legal counsel regarding the investigation and findings related to the complaint against Councilmember Position 1. POST EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 3. Consideration and possible action on Executive Session matters. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4. Hold a public hearing on a request for a sign variance related to height and square footage for a monument sign at Scrubway Wash and Lube III, located at 25262 SH 288. 5. Hold a public hearing on a request for a sign variance related to monument and wall signage requirements at Parkway Kia South, located at 25262 SH 288. 6. Hold a public hearing pursuant to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, as amended, to consider a specific use permit for a boat dealership on the following property: 5.21 acres in Tract 130, HT&BRR Co. Survey, Abstract 517, Brazoria County, Texas, generally located at Highway 288 and Iowa Colony Boulevard, which is the property in Brazoria Central Appraisal District Account No. 0517-0043-000. 7. Hold a public hearing to consider amending Article II – Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 70. - District SFR (Single-Family Residential Dwelling District) regarding residential setback requirements applicable to acreage lots and the Subdivision Ordinance Section 37 – Lots, Subsection A – One Acre and Larger, to establish and align development standards, including yard setbacks, for residential lots containing one (1) acre or more. COUNCIL COMMENTS STAFF REPORTS 8. Building Official/Fire Marshal Monthly Report 9. Public Works Monthly Report 10. Municipal Court Monthly Report 11. Police Department Monthly Report 12. City Engineer's Monthly Report 13. Finance Monthly Reports 14. Water/Wastewater Utility Monthly Report ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION 15. Consideration and possible action to accept the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Audit Report. 16. Consideration and possible action concerning the operations of Ezee Fiber within the City. 17. Consideration and possible action on a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Valley View Consulting for Public Funds Investment Advisory services.  18. Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance regarding a request for a sign variance related to height and square footage for a monument sign at Scrubway Wash and Lube III, 25262 SH 288. 19. Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance regarding a request for a sign variance related to monument and wall signage requirements at Parkway Kia South, 25262 SH 288. 20. Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance granting a specific use permit for a boat dealership located at SH 288 and Iowa Colony Boulevard. 21. Consideration and possible action on a resolution authorizing signatories in relation to the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program. 22. Consideration and possible action on an ordinance, on first reading, amending Article II – Zoning Ordinance, Sec. 70. - District SFR (Single-Family Residential Dwelling District) regarding residential setback requirements applicable to acreage lots. 23. Consideration and possible action on an ordinance, on first reading, amending the Subdivision Ordinance Section 37 – Lots, Subsection A – One Acre and Larger, to establish and align development standards, including yard setbacks, for residential lots containing one (1) acre or more. 24. Consideration and possible action to establish an Economic Development Advisory Committee and adoption of a Charter. CONSENT ORDINANCES – SECOND READING Consideration and possible action to approve the following ordinances on second and final reading. 25. Consideration and possible action on an Ordinance establishing a solid waste service rate on second and final reading. CONSENT AGENDA Consideration and possible action to approve the following consent agenda items: 26. Consider approval of the minutes of the February 23, 2026, City Council meeting beginning at 6:00 P.M. 27. Consider approval of the minutes of the February 23, 2026, City Council meeting beginning at 7:00 P.M. 28. Consider approval of the Avery Crossing Section 2 Preliminary Plat. 29. Consider approval of the Ellwood Karsten Boulevard Street Dedication Phase 5 Preliminary Plat. 30. Consider approval of the Ellwood Section 4A Preliminary Plat. 31. Consider approval of the Ellwood Section 5 Preliminary Plat. 32. Consider approval of the Meridiana Section 34C Preliminary Plat. 33. Consider approval of the Meridiana Section 35B Final Plat. 34. Consider Final Acceptance of Sterling Lakes North Section 1 - Water, Sanitary, Drainage and Paving Facilities. 35. Consider acceptance of Brazoria County Municipal Utility District No. 53 Wastewater Treatment Plant Phase II into the One-Year Maintenance Period. 36. Consider final acceptance of Davenport Parkway Phase I - Storm and Paving Facilities. ADJOURNMENT I, Kayleen Rosser, hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the Iowa Colony City Council was posted pursuant to the Texas Open Meeting Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code) on March 10, 2026. _________________________________ Kayleen Rosser, City Secretary I hereby certify that the foregoing agenda remained posted at the entrance to the Iowa Colony City Hall where it was visible to the public at all times and on the City’s website for at least 72 hours preceding the scheduled time of the meeting therein described. _________________________________ Kayleen Rosser, City Secretary Date Signed:_______________