Boardroom Briefing for October 22, 2026
Published on October 23, 2026
The following is a recap of The Woodlands Township's regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Meeting agendas are posted to the Township website three business days in advance of each meeting. Boardroom Briefings are distributed via email and posted to the Township website.
PROCLAMATIONS
Veterans Day Proclamation
Director Cindy Heiser read a proclamation recognizing October as Walk & Roll to School Month in support of the National Center for Safe Routes to School’s Walk & Roll to School Day. The proclamation highlights the health and safety benefits of walking and bicycling to school and recognizes The Woodlands Township’s more than 220 miles of pathways connecting neighborhoods, schools and recreational areas. The Woodlands ranks third in Texas for the number of schools registered to participate.
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REGULAR AGENDA
Item 8.e to Receive, consider and act upon the First Amendment to the Service Agreement for Transportation Facilities Janitorial Services (C-2023-0266A1) was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
APPROVED – First Amendment to the Service Agreement for Transportation Facilities Janitorial Services
This item was pulled from the Consent Agenda to correct an error in the contract expiration date. Director of Transportation Ruthanne Haut explained that the original documents incorrectly listed December 31, 2026, as the expiration date rather than December 18, 2026. Updated documents were provided to the Board for consideration. The Board unanimously approved the First Amendment to the Service Agreement for Transportation Facilities Janitorial Services with GIA Cleaning (C-2023-0266A1) and authorized the execution of necessary documents, subject to final review by Township legal counsel.
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APPROVED – Task Order No. Four for a Field House Concept Development and Feasibility Analysis
Chief Operating Officer Chris Nunes presented a proposal to study the feasibility of a new indoor field house that could accommodate year-round sports, recreation programs and community activities. The study will evaluate potential locations near Bear Branch Park, facility configurations, construction costs, operational expenses and revenue opportunities. Nunes also discussed preliminary conversations with Conroe Independent School District regarding potential shared use of the facility. Board members expressed interest in a flexible, multipurpose facility and discussed opportunities for sports tourism, community partnerships, emergency shelter use and sponsorships. The Board unanimously approved Task Order No. Four with Burditt Consultants, LLC, for $231,600, funded through the Parks Needs Assessment Reserve, along with a budget amendment to fund the study in 2026 rather than 2027. The approval is limited to planning and feasibility analysis and does not authorize construction.
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ACCEPTED REPORT – Financial Report
Chief Financial Officer Kellen Shaw presented the Township’s financial report for the nine months ending September 30, 2026. General Fund revenues totaled $128.9 million, approximately $3 million above budget, while operating expenditures totaled $100.2 million, approximately $6.3 million below budget. Sales tax collections remained strong at $70.9 million, exceeding the year-to-date budget by $2.4 million and increasing 7.6% compared to the same period in 2025. Shaw noted that revenue growth was spread across several business sectors, including retail, oil and gas, arts and entertainment and hospitality. Hotel occupancy tax collections totaled $7.9 million, slightly below budget while exceeding 2025 collections by approximately $190,000. Mixed Beverage Tax collections were $1.2 million through the month of October, exceeding the budget by 2.7% and surpassing the 2025 collections by 1.7%. The Board unanimously accepted the financial report.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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 Administrative Reports for Community Services;
- Receive, consider and act upon proposed revisions to the 2027 Recreation Facility Operating Hours and Fees;
- Receive, consider and act upon an award of bid for exterior graphic installation (bus wraps) for The Woodlands Express coach buses (C-2026-0524);
- Receive, consider and act upon the Second Amendment to the On-Call Property Services Agreement for services required at the Township's Park & Ride facilities (C-2024-0555A2);
- Receive, consider and act upon the Second Amendment to the Transportation Facilities Landscape Maintenance Agreement (C-2022-0305A2);
- Receive, consider and act upon an award of bid for trolley vehicle propane delivery services (C-2026-0525);
- Receive, consider and act upon an award of proposal with Landmark Aquatic for pump replacements and pump room reconfiguration at Wendtwoods Park Pool (C-2026-0567);
- Receive, consider and act upon Resolution No. 009-26 supporting The Woodlands Township's Cybersecurity Mitigation Application;
- Receive, consider and act upon Resolution No. 010-26 adopting Investment Policies and Guidelines for The Woodlands Township;
- Receive, consider and act upon Resolution No. 011-26, Adopting List of Qualified Brokers Authorized to Engage in Investment Transactions with The Woodlands Township;
VILLAGE ASSOCIATION REPORTS
Village association presidents present reports to the Board each month regarding activities and news from the villages. The following gave reports for their respective village associations:
- President Maryann Braid, Village of Alden Bridge
- President JC Harville, Village of Cochran’s Crossing
- President Aaron Hoffstadter, Village of Grogan’s Mill
- President Ted Stanley, Village of College Park
Meeting agendas, videos and more are available online at thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.