THE PUBLIC TOLL-FREE DIAL-IN NUMBER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TELEPHONIC MEETING IS: 1 (346) 248-7799 ONCE YOU ARE CONNECTED, YOU MUST ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: MEETING ID NUMBER: 830 0171 7293 PASSCODE: 275907 You may also connect to the meeting on your phone or on your laptop by going to the following internet address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83001717293?pwd=uMpkWr8GtK4yfQPhzW3b8kdcj5HvI3.1 Once you are on the website, you may need to enter the following: MEETING ID NUMBER: 830 0171 7293 The Agenda for this March 9, 2026 meeting will be as follows: INVOCATION & PLEDGES. ROLL CALL OF COUNCIL. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL GREETINGS. CITIZEN'S COMMENTS. Members of the public wishing to address Council should seek recognition by raising their hand, and when acknowledged, move to the podium and state their name and address. Specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy may be furnished in response to an inquiry made by a member of the general public but any deliberation, discussion or decision with respect to any subject about which the inquiry was made that is not on the agenda shall be limited to a proposal to place such subject on the agenda of a future meeting for which notice is provided in compliance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. The public is requested to limit presentation of comments regarding agenda and non-agenda items to five (5) minutes. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT. 1. City Hall * Public Works * Hurricane Beryl/FEMA Update * Police Department * Grants * New Development * Code Enforcement/Health Inspector/Building Inspector * EDC Director * Citizen's Comments * Upcoming Meetings & Events CONSENT AGENDA. 2. Previous Meeting Minutes 3. Treasurer Report 4. Municipal Court Report 5. Police Department Report 6. Fire Department Report 7. Fire Marshal Report 8. Public Works Report 9. City Engineer Report 10. Tourism Director Report 11. Consider Brazoria County Mosquito District's Request for Aerial Spraying PUBLIC HEARINGS. 12. Residential Protection Ordinance Public Hearing - 120 W. Texaco St. - Revive & Rehab Physical Therapy OLD BUSINESS. 13. Consider Request for Water and Sewer at 1919 S. Columbia Dr. NEW BUSINESS. 14. Consider the Residential Protection Ordinance Regarding Revive & Rehab Physical Therapy - 120 W. Texaco St. 15. Consider 2024/25 Annual Audit - KM&L 16. Consider Mobile Home Variance - 100 Damon Dr. - Deborah Howe 17. Consider Request for Utility Account Adjustment - Trash Service 222 N. Mattson - Veronica Davis 18. Consider and Discuss New Animal Shelter Update 19. Consider Resolution Designating Authorized Signatories for Contractual Documents Pertaining to the Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Resilient Communities Program Through the General Land Office 20. Consider Resolution Declaring Certain City Owned Equipment as Surplus 21. Consider West Columbia Municipal Court Dismissal of Uncollectable Cases 22. Consider Dismissal of Uncollectable Utility Bad Debt Accounts 23. Consider Final Plat - Gulf Coast Christian Center 24. Consider Bids for Cleaning and CCTV Inspection of Sanitary Sewer Lines - Sinclair Lift Station 25. Consider Proposal to Phase Out Paper Utility Bills 26. Consider Resolution Regarding the Interim Rate Adjustment Application of Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp. d/b/a Centerpoint Energy Entex and Centerpoint Energy Texas Gas, Texas Coast Division, for the 12 Month Period Ending December 31, 2025 27. Consider Penny Shortage Policy for Cash Payments 28. Consider Options for Utility Billing Due Dates and Late Fees 29. Consider Code Enforcement Policies and Procedures 30. Consider Approving the 2026 Budget Calendar 31. Consider the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and Ordinance Cancelling the May 3, 2026 General Election EXECUTIVE SESSION. The West Columbia City Council may convene in a closed meeting pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), Section 551.072 (Deliberation regarding Real Property and/or Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters) 32. Action as Result of Executive Session ADJOURN. I certify that I did on the 3rd day of March 2026 post this notice of meeting at 512 E. Brazos. Kaili Avirett, City Secretary West Columbia City Council Regular Meeting and Supplemental Telephone Conference Council Chambers, 512 E. Brazos Monday, March 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM Agenda The City Council of the City of West Columbia will conduct its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM in person. The public may participate by telephone / video conference. This Notice, the meeting agenda, and the agenda packet can be found online at: www.westcolumbiatx.org The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided below and as permitted by the Mayor during the meeting. A recording of the telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act upon written request. If you require accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact the City Secretary at 979-345-3123 or citysecretary@westcolumbiatx.org at least 6 hours prior to the meeting start time. | The City Council of the City of West Columbia will conduct its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM in person. The public may participate by telephone / video conference. This Notice, the meeting agenda, and the agenda packet can be found online at: www.westcolumbiatx.org The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided below and as permitted by the Mayor during the meeting. A recording of the telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act upon written request. If you require accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact the City Secretary at 979-345-3123 or citysecretary@westcolumbiatx.org at least 6 hours prior to the meeting start time. | The City Council of the City of West Columbia will conduct its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM in person. The public may participate by telephone / video conference. This Notice, the meeting agenda, and the agenda packet can be found online at: www.westcolumbiatx.org The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided below and as permitted by the Mayor during the meeting. A recording of the telephonic meeting will be made and will be available to the public in accordance with the Open Meetings Act upon written request. If you require accommodation to participate in this meeting, contact the City Secretary at 979-345-3123 or citysecretary@westcolumbiatx.org at least 6 hours prior to the meeting start time.