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The New Braunfels City Council held its regular meeting on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 6:00 PM CT at City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda included a presentation on airport safety, multiple rezoning requests, a major policy discussion on data center regulation, an ordinance amending drought surcharges, and the approval of contracts and financing for capital projects including a fire training facility and vehicle replacements. The meeting concluded at 9:59 PM.
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you so much for being here tonight. It's kind of like a big packed crowd. I call this regular meeting in the new Bronfield City Council to order. Today's date is August 24, 2026, and the time is 6 o'clock PM. We request that all cell phones and other devices be on silent, except on emergency on call personnel. Madam Secretary Gale, can you please call roll? Councilmember Carter. Here, Mayor Pro Tim Capisi. Here. Councilmember Edwards. Here. Councilmember Sbradley. Here. Council Member Labowski. Here. Councilmember Shaw. Here. And Mayor French. I'm here. A quorum is present, and we will now proceed. Please join me in the invocation brought to you by Councilwoman Carter, followed by the two pledges of allegiance. Heavenly Father, as we gather tonight to serve our community, we ask for your guidance, wisdom, and grace. Watch over the many children as they return to school, protect them and give their teachers and families strength and patience. We are grateful for the city employees who work long hours to keep our community moving forward. Give them strength and remind them that their service matters. We especially ask for your protection over our police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, first responders, and all who serve on the front lines of public safety. Keep them safe and give them courage, wisdom, and peace. Finally, guide this council tonight. Help us listen carefully, speak with respect, seek truth, and make decisions that serve the people entrusted to our care. In your name we pray, Amen. Thanks to the recall for what you're standing. It's the national payroll week. Carol? Carlin, sorry, remember that wrong. Davis. You're the only one. Proclamation, the state of Texas, County of Comel, City of New Bronfels, whereas payroll professionals play a vital role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting compliance with federal, state, and local tax and wages laws. And whereas payroll professionals help support the economic well-being of workers, businesses, and communities by administering wages, tax withholdings, employment, insurance, contributions, child support deductions, and other important financial obligations. And whereas payroll professionals contribute to the financial security of millions of American workers and their families through their commitment to accuracy, integrity, and service. And whereas payroll professionals work closely with employers and government agencies to promote compliance, improve processes, and educate workers about the importance of understanding their paychecks and payroll-related responsibilities. And whereas National Payroll Week is observed annually during the week in which Labor Day falls to recognize the contributions of payroll professionals and celebrate the American workforce. Now, therefore, be it resolved that I, Michael French, mayor of the city of New Bronfels, Texas, here by proclaim September 7th through the 11th, 2026 as National Payroll Week in