Workshop 5:00 p.m./Regular Council Agenda 6:00 p.m.
Regular MeetingTomball, TX · January 19, 2026
Minutes
MINUTES OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 P.M.
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, January 19, 2026
5:00 P.M.
The City Council of the City of Tomball, Texas, conducted the meeting scheduled for January 19, 2026,
5:00 PM, at 401 Market Street, Tomball, Texas 77375.
A. Mayor L. Klein Quinn called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M.
PRESENT:
Mayor Lori Klein Quinn
Council 1 John Ford
Council 2 Paul Garcia
Council 3 Dane Dunagin
Council 4 Lisa A. Covington
Council 5 Randy Parr
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager - David Esquivel
Assistant City Manager – Sakura Moten
City Attorney – Loren Smith
City Secretary – Thomas Harris III
Assistant City Secretary – Shannon Bennett
Community Development Director – Craig Meyers
Fire Chief – Joe Sykora
Police Chief – Jeff Bert
Finance Director - Bragg Farmer
Public Works Director - Drew Huffman
Director of Marketing & Tourism - Chrislord Templonuevo
Director of I.T. – Ben Lato
Project Manager - Meagan Mageo
Special Project Director -Luisa Taylor
Police Officer – Juan Rodriguez
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B. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
Ben Sedberry, 1511 Joseph Court, Tomball, Texas, expressed concerns regarding
traffic in his neighborhood not complying with the posted stop sign and announced
his candidacy for City Council, Position 1.
Melissa Ral, 12403 Pantano, Cypress, Texas, representing the North Harris County
Regional Water Authority, attended the meeting for informational purposes and to
gain insight for future decision-making by her board.
C. General Discussion
1. Discussion on the Development Policy for Special Financing Districts.
Project Manager Meagan Mageo introduced Johnathan Frels of Bracewell, who
provided an overview of the development of Public Improvement District (PID)
policies. Ms. Mageo then presented recommended revisions to the PID Policy.
(Exhibit A)
2. Discussion on Tomball Regional Health Foundation governance documents,
organizational framework, and the City of Tomball’s role in appointing or
confirming members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Attorney Joseph Hays of Olson and Olson provided guidance regarding the
appointment of members to the Tomball Regional Health Foundation.
Kevin Reed, Attorney for the Tomball Regional Health Foundation, answered
Council’s questions via Zoom.
3. Discussion regarding improvements to the Cherry Street public restrooms.
Council 5 Lisa Covington led the discussion regarding improvements to the Cherry
Street public restrooms. (Exhibit B)
D. Proposed Future Agenda Items [The following items are provided for informational
purposes for City Council and public review. Any item may be pulled for separate
discussion at Council’s request.]
1. No Discussion was held by Council - Approve a Professional Services Agreement
with Engineered Utility Solutions, Inc. for Project Number 2026-10001, City Gas
Gate 4, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $145,445, approve the expenditure
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of funds therefor, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents
related to the purchases. This expenditure is included in the adopted 2026-2031
Capital Improvement Plan.
2. No Discussion was held by Council – Approve a Professional Services Agreement
Addendum with AIG Technical Services, LLC for Project Number 2025-10015,
M121W Channel Segment C, for a total addendum amount of $75,900 (contract
total not-to-exceed $150,885), approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the
purchases. This expenditure is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2031
Capital Improvement Projects Plan and is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Capital Improvement Budget.
3. No Discussion was held by Council - Discussion to approve the expenditure of
greater than $100,000 with Waypoint Solutions for hardware, software support
renewals, and consulting services, not-to-exceed amount of $220,000, approve the
expenditure of funds thereof, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all documents related to the purchase. These expenditures are included in the FY
2025-2026 budget.
E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Klein Quinn recessed the meeting at 6:07 p.m. and reconvened it at 6:20 p.m.
F. Invocation led by Pastor Kevin Bowles, Redeemer Church
G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags led by Former Police Chief Paul Michna
H. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
Shelley Michna, 1123 Summit Drive, Tomball Texas, introduced herself as a
candidate for Council Position 1.
Colleen Pye, 411 Fannin, Tomball, Texas, expressed her opinion related to the
Public Improvement District’s invoices.
Tammy, 525 School Street, Tomball, Texas, expressed concerns of the eagles in
Tomball.
I. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
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I. 2025 Employees of the Year – Jeremy Dueitt, Utilities Crew Chief & Johnny Scheible,
Crew Leader.
City Manager David Esquivel presented plagues to the 2025 Employees of the Year
Jeremy Dueitt and Johnny Scheile. Mr. Scheile was not in attendance.
II. Upcoming events:
January 24, 2026 – Harris County Sheriff’s Office Jr. Mounted Posse from 9:00 –
10:30 a.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza
February 12, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball Community
Center
February 24, 2026 – Sam Houston Trail Riders from noon – 2 p.m. at Tomball
Depot Plaza
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
Mayor Klein Quinn and City Manager David Esquivel joined the Tomball ISD podcast
with Dr. Z to promote the city
Mayor Klein Quinn joined the Building Texas Podcast Show and highlighted Tomball
Mayor Klein Quinn attended Harris County Mayors and Councils Association meeting
J. New Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items
is available for public review.]
1. Approve Minutes of January 5, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting.
Motion made by Council 1 Ford, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve
New Business Consent Agenda items.
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
K. New Business
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1. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-08, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas authorizing the submission of Community
Project Fund Grant Application in the amount of $1,015,000 for the purchase of a
ladder truck, authorizing the appropriation of funding for local match, and
authorizing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized
representative to act in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the
Community Project Fund grant.
Motion made by Council 5 Parr, Seconded by Council 4 Covington to approve
Resolution No. 2026-08
Voting Yea: Council 1 Ford, Council 2 Garcia, Council 3 Dunagin, Council 4
Covington, Council 5 Parr
Motion carried unanimously.
2. Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized
by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the
Following Purpose(s):
Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter
which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session.
Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property; A governmental
body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
Executive Session Started 6:44 P.M.
Executive Session Ended: 7:44 P.M.
L. Mayor Lori Klein Quinn adjourned the meeting at 7:44 P.M.
PASSED AND APPROVED on this 2nd day of February 2026.
Thomas Harris III Lori Klein Quinn
Thomas Harris III, TRMC Lori Klein Quinn
City Secretary Mayor
Agenda
NOTICE OF WORKSHOP 5:00 P.M./
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA 6:00 P.M.
CITY OF TOMBALL, TEXAS
Monday, January 19, 2026
5:00 PM
Notice is hereby given of a Workshop and Regular meeting of the Tomball City Council, to
be held on Monday, January 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM, City Hall, 401 Market Street, Tomball,
Texas 77375, for the purpose of considering the following agenda items. All agenda items
are subject to action. The Tomball City Council reserves the right to meet in a closed session
for consultation with attorney on any agenda item should the need arise and if applicable
pursuant to authorization by Title 5, Chapter 551, of the Texas Government Code.
The public toll-free dial-in numbers to participate in the telephonic meeting are any one of the
following (dial by your location): +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago); +1 646 876 9923 US (New
York); +1 301 715 8592 US; +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose);
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose); or +1 253 215 8782 US (Tahoma) - Meeting ID: 874 2346
1862 Passcode: 611652. The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically, as
provided by the agenda and as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting.
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
C. General Discussion
1. Discussion on the Development Policy for Special Financing Districts.
2. Discussion on Tomball Regional Health Foundation governance documents,
organizational framework, and the City of Tomball’s role in appointing or
confirming members of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
3. Discussion regarding improvements to the Cherry Street public restrooms.
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D. Proposed Future Agenda Items [The following items are provided for informational
purposes for City Council and public review. Any item may be pulled for separate
discussion at Council’s request.]
1. Discussion to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Engineered Utility
Solutions, Inc. for Project Number 2026-10001, City Gas Gate 4, for a total contract
amount not-to-exceed $145,445, approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the
purchases. This expenditure is included in the adopted 2026-2031 Capital
Improvement Plan.
2. Discussion to approve a Professional Services Agreement Addendum with AIG
Technical Services, LLC for Project Number 2025-10015, M121W Channel
Segment C, for a total addendum amount of $75,900 (contract total not-to-exceed
$150,885), approve the expenditure of funds therefor, and authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents related to the purchases. This
expenditure is included in the adopted Fiscal Year 2026-2031 Capital Improvement
Projects Plan and is included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Capital Improvement
Budget.
3. Discussion to approve the expenditure of greater than $100,000 with Waypoint
Solutions for hardware, software support renewals, and consulting services, not-to-
exceed amount of $220,000, approve the expenditure of funds thereof, and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents related to the
purchase. These expenditures are included in the FY 2025-2026 budget.
E. Recess/Reconvene at 6:00 p.m.
F. Invocation led by Pastor Kevin Bowles, Redeemer Church
G. Pledges to U.S. and Texas Flags
H. Public Comments and Receipt of Petitions; [At this time, anyone will be allowed to speak
on any matter other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for length of time
not to exceed three minutes. No Council/Board discussion or action may take place on a
matter until such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law
- GC, 551.042.]
I. Reports and Announcements
1. Announcements
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I. 2025 Employees of the Year – Jeremy Dueitt, Utilities Crew Chief &
Johnny Scheible, Crew Leader
II. Upcoming events:
January 24, 2026 – Harris County Sheriff’s Office Jr. Mounted Posse from
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at Tomball Depot Plaza
February 12, 2026 – Kaffeeklatsch from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at Tomball
Community Center
February 24, 2026 – Sam Houston Trail Riders from noon – 2 p.m. at
Tomball Depot Plaza
2. Reports by City staff and members of council about items of community
interest on which no action will be taken:
J. New Business Consent Agenda: [All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered
to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items. If discussion is desired, the item in question will be removed from the Consent
Agenda and will be considered separately. Information concerning Consent Agenda items
is available for public review.]
1. Approve Minutes of January 5, 2026 Workshop/Regular City Council meeting.
K. New Business
1. Consideration of and action on Resolution No. 2026-08, a Resolution of the City
Council of the City of Tomball, Texas authorizing the submission of Community
Project Fund Grant Application in the amount of $1,015,000 for the purchase of a
ladder truck, authorizing the appropriation of funding for local match, and
authorizing the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer and authorized
representative to act in all matters pertaining to the City’s participation in the
Community Project Fund grant.
2. Executive Session: The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized
by Title 5, Chapter 551, Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, for the
Following Purpose(s):
Sec. 551.071 – Consultation with the City Attorney regarding a matter
which the Attorney’s duty requires to be discussed in closed session.
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Sec. 551.072 – Deliberations regarding Real Property; A governmental
body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange,
lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would
have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in
negotiations with a third person.
L. Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board of City Hall,
City of Tomball, Texas, a place readily accessible to the general public at all times, on the 13th
day of January 2026 by 5:00 p.m., and remained posted for at least three consecutive business days
preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
_____________________________
Thomas Harris III, TRMC
City Secretary
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