David Hairel

arts and culture grants

The city is pulling $210,000 from its budget to fund these creative initiatives.

Data Center Regulations

Developers will be required to cover the costs of infrastructure upgrades and impact mitigation.

employee compensation study

The city is shelling out $80,000 upfront, which could lead to adjusted payroll costs down the line depending on what the study finds.

Animal Shelter Management

Facility renovation costs and ongoing operational funding.

Ballot Initiative Process

Indirect legal and administrative impacts related to potential ballot measures and labor negotiations.

Reinstatement and Restructuring of the Planning Commission

Elimination of commissioner stipends compared to past paid board structure.

Proposed Cell Tower at 848 Sergeant Ed Holcomb Blvd.

Potential long-term lease and tax revenue for the city and tower operator, weighed against potential impacts on neighborhood property values.

Special Election Ballot Propositions (Lot Sizes, ALPRs, and Collective Bargaining)

Larger lot minimums could increase home prices and alter municipal impact fee revenues.

pipeline ordinance

Potential costs associated with infrastructure damage or mitigation if issues arise.

Municipal Judicial Appointment

The exact cost of these services was not disclosed during the meeting.

Public Transparency in Waivers

Financial impact is undetermined pending staff review and drafting of ordinance amendments.

Willis ISD Litigation Resolution

The settlement requires a $1.86 million payment from Willis ISD to the city for infrastructure and utility connections.

intergovernmental service agreement

This deal adds a hefty $1.8 million to Conroe's utility funds, which is great news for city finances.

compensation study

It costs taxpayers $80,000 upfront, but it could lead to major changes in future city payroll spending.

employee pay study

It's an upfront cost of $80,000 of taxpayer money, which could lead to bigger shifts in future city payroll spending.

city employee pay study

It'll cost taxpayers an upfront $80,000, and it might lead to higher city payroll costs down the road.

Police Staffing and Recruitment

Potential future adjustments to officer compensation could significantly impact the general fund budget.

IT Security and Infrastructure Upgrades

The current budget reflects substantial spending on infrastructure, drawing from reserves. This is a planned, one-time expense that is expected to improve long-term city services and economic viability.

City Charter Litigation Costs

Direct expenditure of municipal taxpayer funds on legal fees, court costs, and outside counsel.

judicial ethics

It's unclear if this will cost taxpayers any money, but it definitely makes the city look bad.

Order General Election for May 2, 2026