Published on July 21, 2025
The following is a recap of The Woodlands Township's regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Meeting agendas are posted to the Township website 72 hours in advance of each meeting. Boardroom Briefings are distributed via email and posted to the Township website within one to two business days following each meeting.
The following Consent Agenda items were pulled for additional discussion and consideration.
Receive, consider, and act upon the Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Montgomery County regarding enhanced maintenance and improvements located in the county road rights-of-way (C-2023-0359A2);
Receive, consider, and act upon an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for traffic signal and striping improvements related to the Alden Bridge Sports Park Renovation Project (C-2025-0381);
Receive, consider and act upon the Anticipated Debt Service Collection Rate for 2025-2026 and the 2024 Excess Debt Service Tax Collection Report, as certified by the Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector;
The Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Montgomery County regarding enhanced maintenance and improvements located in the county road rights-of-way was pulled from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. Chief Operating Officer Chris Nunes reviewed the item with the Board, outlining proposed changes to the agreement. The Township’s program includes approximately 212 lane-miles of county road rights-of-way and 645 entrances, requiring services beyond standard County maintenance. The proposed amendment updates provisions related to tree removal, wildflower plantings and crosswalk stenciling, extends the agreement through August 1, 2027, and includes an optional two-year auto-renewal. The Board unanimously approved the amendment.
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Chief Operating Officer Chris Nunes reviewed the proposed Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for a new signalized entrance to Alden Bridge Sports Park at SH 242 and Twinvale Drive. The project is part of the overall Alden Bridge Sports Park Renovation and is intended to improve safety and traffic flow for both vehicles and pedestrians. Planned improvements include a new traffic signal system, pedestrian signals, upgraded equipment and accessible features, all in alignment with TxDOT standards. In conjunction with the briefing on the signal improvements, Nunes also provided an update on the broader TxDOT SH 242 pathway project. The Board unanimously approved the agreement.
Chief Financial Officer Kellan Shaw reviewed with the Board the 2025–2026 Anticipated Debt Service Collection Rate and the 2024 Excess Debt Service Tax Collection Report. In accordance with Section 26.04(b) of the Texas Property Tax Code, Montgomery County Tax Assessor-Collector certified an anticipated collection rate of 100% for the upcoming fiscal year, based on the actual collection rates from the preceding three years. For the 2024–2025 tax year, the anticipated collection rate was 99.54%, and excess collections totaled $160. This amount will be factored into the 2025–2026 debt service tax rate calculation as required by law. The Board unanimously accepted the report.
Director of Communications LeaAnn Petersen presented a proposed pathway educational campaign focused on promoting safety and etiquette for all pathway users including pedestrians, cyclists and scooter riders. Branded as Respect the Path, the campaign is a multipronged initiative that leverages Township communication channels, interdepartmental coordination and collaboration with partner jurisdictions. Following discussion, which included concerns about the increasing use of electric bikes and scooters—currently prohibited on Township pathways—the Board unanimously voted to hold a special meeting and invite representatives from local school districts, Montgomery and Harris counties and law enforcement agencies to further discuss the issue.
Township staff provided updates on facility improvements, including progress on the Parks and Recreation Campus, the Emergency Training Center, Fire Station No. 5 and Town Hall. The Emergency Training Center was completed June 1, and Fire Station No. 5 is expected to be finished by year-end. Following the build-out of new offices in Town Hall, remaining areas will receive new carpet and paint. Proposed renovations to the Parks and Recreation Campus include 4,500 additional square feet of space, 42 new parking spaces, improved traffic flow, enhanced staff areas, new meeting rooms and a designated entrance for residents and staff. The Board unanimously accepted the report.
The Consent Agenda consists of non-controversial, or “housekeeping” items required by law. One motion with modifications, if applicable, approves for action, all items contained within the Consent Agenda. Items may be moved from the Consent Agenda to the Regular Agenda by a Board Member making such a request prior to a motion and vote. To view more information about each item, please review the Meeting Agenda online.
The following items were unanimously approved by the Board of Directors:
Receive, consider and act upon approval of the minutes of the May 12, 2025 Strategic Planning Session, May 13, 2025 Strategic Planning Session, May 22, 2025 Regular Meeting, May 28, 2025 Regular Meeting, June 19, 2025 Regular Meeting, June 25, 2025 Pre-Budget Workshop, and the June 25, 2025 Regular Meeting for the Board of Directors for The Woodlands Township;
Receive, consider and act upon the Communications Metrics Monthly Reports;
Receive, consider and act upon Administrative Reports for The Woodlands Fire Department;
Receive, consider and act upon a second contract renewal to the sign cleaning and pressure washing contract (C-2019-0387A2);
Receive, consider, and act upon the First Amendment to the Concrete Services Contract (C-2022-0317A1);
Receive, consider and act upon a proposal from Marquee Property Services for a parking lot expansion at Bear Branch Park (C-2025-0374);
Receive, consider and act upon a proposal from Southwest Architectural Products for renovations to the Shadow Lake Marsh Experience;
Receive, consider and act upon the Second Amendment to the Service Agreement - Reforestation Install 2024 with Rothco Tree Service, LLC (C-2023-0323A2) and the Third Amendment to the Service Agreement - 2022-2023 Reforestation Stock with Texan Tree Depot, LP (C-2022-0215A3);
Receive, consider and act upon the renewal and annual software payment for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing (C-2018-0380);
Meeting agendas, videos and more are available online at thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.