Councilmember - Place 4
Brenda Hughes
Kerrville
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 8
- Total speaking time
- 21:28
- Avg per meeting
- 2:41
- Segments
- 292
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Top issues during term (20)
Stormwater Utility Fee Restructuring
Generates an estimated $393,864 in annual revenue under the initial tier compared to the current $156,600, while addressing a $110,662 operational deficit.
City Attorney Annual Performance Evaluation
Determined through municipal legal budget appropriations.
Post-Flood Small Business Financial Relief
Board members discussed dedicating up to $1 million from available reserves to support business recovery grants.
FY2027 Proposed Budget and Flood Recovery
$82 million granted regionally over the past year, with $10 million dedicated to City of Kerrville projects and significant economic multiplier effects.
Commercial Parking Ratio Reductions
Potential impact on commercial property flexibility and residential infill development costs.
July 16th Flood Recovery for Parks
Repair costs depend on damage assessments and potential grant funding.
July 16, 2026 Flood Recovery and Disaster Declaration Extension
$82 million granted regionally, with $10 million invested directly into city projects.
City Attorney Department Staffing and Outsourcing
Reduces ongoing personnel expenditures by removing the staff position.
Quality of Life Bond Project Status and Remaining Funds
Remaining bond funds of approximately $2.89 million projected by December 2026.
Water Infrastructure and Reuse Grant Application
Substantial capital investments required for long-term water supply and reuse infrastructure.
Building Code and Property Maintenance Updates
Minimal cost impact expected for builders, primarily driven by updated electrical arc-fault breaker requirements.
Roadrunner Lofts Multifamily Housing Proposal
Private investment in multifamily housing will alter property values and municipal utility demands in the surrounding area.
Sale of Former Police Station Property
The property has an assessed appraisal value of $1.1 million, and a sale would generate significant revenue for the city.
Residential Carport Setback Regulations
Unknown.
Quinlan Creek Interceptor Sewer Line Improvements
Cost to EIC is $490,989 for design engineering.
Water and Sewer Utility Tier Rate Adjustments
Average household billing will increase by approximately $3.76 per month.
Downtown Parking Lot Enhancements
$50,000 allocated for FY 2025-26
Zoning Code Amendments for Data Centers and Battery Storage
Null
City Leadership Transitions and Oaths of Office
None discussed at this meeting.
Industrial Rezoning and Expansion at 404 Crawford St.
Expansion of local small business facilities and potential increase in property valuation.
Decisions during term (55)
Recorded while Hughes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of March 11, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of the Parking Lot Grant Program and $50,000 Funding
Approval of Water Street Restroom Restoration Funding
Approval of April 2, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Zoning Change for Roadrunner Lofts (Case PZ-2026-4)
Zoning Change at 404 Crawford St. (Case PZ-2026-6)
Zoning Change at 3020 and 3030 Memorial Blvd. (Case PZ-2026-7)
Approval of Minutes
Administrative Services Agreement with City of Kerrville
Funding Design Engineering for Quinlan Creek Sewer Line
Consent Agenda Approval
Employment of City Attorney
Assistant City Attorney Position Action Rescission
City Council Special-Called meeting minutes March 20, 2026. (S McElhannon, City Secretary)
City Council workshop minutes March 24, 2026. (S McElhannon, City Secretary)
City Council meeting minutes March 24, 2026. (S McElhannon, City Secretary)
City Council Special-Called meeting minutes April 1, 2026. (S McElhannon, City Secretary)
Ordinance No. 2026-07. An Ordinance amending Chapter 60 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Kerrville, Texas, such Chapter more commonly known as the City’s Zoning Code; by amending said code to include adding new definitions, revising…
Conditional Use Permit for Automotive Service & Repair Shop at 1809 Sidney Baker Street
Approval of meeting minutes from the March 5, 2026 regular meeting.
Voting record (6)
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