BRENHAM CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ELECTION ITEMS
The Brenham City Council will address a series of items relating to the upcoming municipal elections at its meeting Thursday.
The council will discuss an order calling a general election on May 1st for the seats of Ward One Councilmember Keith Herring, Ward Three Councilmember Andrew Ebel, At-Large Position Five Councilmember Clint Kolby, and At-Large Position Six Councilmember Susan Cantey. It will also consider an election services contract between the city and Washington County, along with an interlocal agreement between the city, Brenham ISD, and Blinn College.
At this time, both Herring and Kolby have announced their intent to run for re-election.
Also on Thursday, the council will consider payment to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative for the installation of underground electric distribution facilities for the Baker Katz retail development project. The second amendment to the economic development agreement between the city and Baker Katz calls for the electrical lines servicing the development to be installed underground.
According to the agenda packet, the utility lines will be buried on the west side of Chappell Hill Street and run south to the end of the Baker Katz property. Bluebonnet Electric will construct the project, which will include boring multiple crossings to serve the east side of Chappell Hill Street in the future. It will also include installing a conduit and bases for street lighting. The project is estimated to cost $148,691.
The council will also discuss a consulting services agreement between the city and Gas Supply Consulting, Inc. to assist with the acquisition of natural gas supply and natural gas transportation services.
Services would include reviewing the city’s natural gas requirements, negotiating and acquiring a natural gas transportation service by discussing facility capabilities and service offerings with current and proposed pipelines connected to the city’s municipal gas system, and negotiating and acquiring a natural gas supply service via competitive bid process. The cost for these consulting services is not to exceed $23,850.
The council will meet Thursday afternoon at 1 p.m. at Brenham City Hall.