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Council Position 6· 2022–2025

Brent Erenwert

Friendswood

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At a glance

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Term ending May 14, 2025.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
5
Total speaking time
6:43
Avg per meeting
1:21
Segments
90

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Top issues during term (14)

critical↓Apr 2025[27]

Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use

Grant-funded project costs associated with the comprehensive plan development.

medium↑Jan 2025[26]

Senior Citizens Event Planning and Fundraisers

Events and trips are typically funded through senior program budgets and participant fees.

critical↓Feb 2025[21]

FY 2026-2027 Municipal Budget

Total general fund revenues are projected at $48.1 million with a proposed total tax rate of $0.559723 per $100 value.

critical↑Mar 2025[21]

Comprehensive Plan Update

Adopting the comprehensive plan positions the city for regional transportation and infrastructure grant funding.

medium↓Jan 2025[18]

Community Beautification and Event Planning

Details on program costs were not specified in the agenda materials.

medium↑Jan 2025[16]

Quarterly Investment Report Review

Governs the management and safety of public funds and investment yields for the city.

high↓Jan 2025[15]

Fourth of July Event Coordination

Details regarding the event budget were not provided in the meeting materials.

critical↑Mar 2025[14]

Flood Mitigation and Drainage

The city is utilizing grant funding for master drainage planning.

critical↓Jan 2025[8]

Design Criteria Manual Updates

Costs will be absorbed within standard municipal engineering and capital project planning.

high↓May 2025[6]

Rain Barrel Workshop & Environmental Initiatives

Minor operational costs associated with workshops and community outreach.

medium↓Jan 2025[4]

Parks Improvements and Community Updates

Park improvements utilize allocated municipal park and recreation funds.

medium↓Jan 2025[1]

Hardball Academy Site Plan Amendments

Commercial investment and potential tax revenue changes for the city.

high↓Jan 2025[1]

Library Expansion and Renovation

Financial details were not provided in the available agenda documents.

medium↓Jan 2025[1]

Friends of the Library Gala

Event fundraising figures were not disclosed.

Moved or seconded (11)

Motions Erenwert personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider approving the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation's purchase of holiday decorations for the downtown area from Dekra-Lite Industries, Incorporated through the Buyboard

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider on second and final reading an ordinance amending the Fee Schedule contained in Appendix D "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Deposits, Bond and Insurance Amounts" of the Friendswood City Code to reflect that the enumerated fees are fees to be collected

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. and 14.J.

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by approving “Budget Amendment VIII” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Appendix A, “Signs,” Section 15 “Temporary Signs,” to add subsection e-1. “Temporary outdoor use signs” to allow temporary signs to advertise for a permitted temporary outdoor use

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider a resolution expressing opposition to House Bill 1643 and House Bill 3818 seeking to reduce or eliminate the ability of the Harris Galveston Subsidence District (HGSD) to place limitations on the pumping of ground-water

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider an ordinance amending Appendix C "Zoning," Section 8 "Supplementary district regulations," Subsection M "Commercial activities and temporary uses" of the Friendswood Page 1 of 282

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-05-05

    Consider a resolution ratifying and adopting the City of Friendswood's Water Conservation Plan

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-04-07

    Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 by approving “Budget Amendment VII” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed2025-04-07

    Consider on first reading an ordinance amending the Fee Schedule contained in Appendix D "Schedule of Fees, Rates, Charges, Deposits, Bond and Insurance Amounts" of the Friendswood City Code to reflect that the enumerated fees are fees to be collected by the City

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

  • secondedpassed 6-02025-02-03

    Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025

    Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion

Decisions during term (99)

Recorded while Erenwert was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved5-0May 14, 2025

Resolution No. R2025-21: Amending Grand Marshal Selection Policy

approved5-0May 14, 2025

Appointment of 4th of July Parade Grand Marshal

approved5-0May 14, 2025

Contract Authorization for ILS AutoLend Library Kiosk

approved5-0May 14, 2025

Ordinance No. 2025-18: Declaring May 3, 2025 General Election Results

approvedMay 12, 2025

Consider approving the minutes of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee's regular meeting held on Monday, April 14, 2025.

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-12 for Temporary Outdoor Uses

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Approval of Ordinance No. 2025-13 for Perimeter Landscaping and Screening

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Concurrence with City Manager's Appointment of City Secretary

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Approval of Interlocal Agreement with League City for Annexation

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Approval of Downtown Holiday Decorations Purchase

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-14 for P&Z Commission Staggered Terms

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-15 for Building Permit Fee Schedule

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-16 for Temporary Outdoor Use Signs

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Approval of Budget Amendment VIII (Ordinance No. 2025-17)

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Resolution No. R2025-18 Supporting Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou Watershed Study

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Resolution No. R2025-19 Opposing HB 1643 and HB 3818 on Groundwater Pumping

approved7-0May 5, 2025

Approval of Consent Agenda

approved5-0Apr 22, 2025

Approval of March 11, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes

approved6-0Apr 22, 2025

Authorization of Payment to Texas New Mexico Power

approved6-0Apr 22, 2025

Cost Sharing Agreement for Christmas Decorations

Voting record (47)

42 yes4 no1 abstained

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Voted yesMay 14, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Ellisor and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Matranga authorizing a contract with international Library Services, Inc. for the purchase ILS AutoLend Library kiosk including

Voted yesMay 14, 2025

approve Ordinance No. 2025-18, declaring the results of the results of the City of Friendswood General Election held on May 3, 2025, as submitted

Voted yesMay 14, 2025

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Matranga and seconded by Councilmember Branson approving Resolution No. R2025-21 amending the Grand Marshal Selection Policy as submitted.

Voted yesMay 14, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to appoint Captain Barry Wilmore, U.S. Navy, Retired and NASA Astronaut as the 4th of July Grand Parade Marshal.

Voted yesMay 5, 2025

approve Resolution No. R2025-18, related to Item 13.E., as submitted.

Voted yesMay 5, 2025

A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Matranga and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to approve Ordinance No. 2025-12, related to Item 9.B., as submitted.

Voted yesMay 5, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Matranga to approve Ordinance No. 2025-13, related to Item 10.B., as submitted.

Voted yesMay 5, 2025

approve Resolution No. R2025-19, related to Item 13.F., as submitted.

Voted yesMay 5, 2025

approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. and 14.J.

Voted yesMay 5, 2025

approve Resolution No. R2025-20, related to Item 14.A., as submitted.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 2024-10, related to Item 13.A., as submitted.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

approve on first reading a proposed ordinance related to Item 13.C., as submitted.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

approve an agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc., for the sole source purchase of taser hardware, software, and related services for the Police Department.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

approve the first reading of a proposed ordinance, related to Item 13.C., as submitted.

Voted noApr 7, 2025

approve Resolution No. R2025-14, related to Item 10.B., as submitted.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Resolution No. R2025-15, related to Item 13.F., as submitted.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Erenwert to approve Ordinance No. 2025-11, related to Item 13.E., as submitted.

Voted yesApr 7, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Griffon to approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. and 14.Q.

Voted noApr 7, 2025

Falling Leaf Ranch Public Improvement District Creation

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

authorize the first reading an ordinance disannexing (i) approximately 130 acres, related to Item 11.B

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

authorize an Interlocal Agreement with the City of League City for Friendswood to disannex and for League City to annex (i) approximately 130 acres, related to Item 11.C

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Westwood Elementary School Day Proclamation

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Disannexation Ordinance (FM 528 - First Reading)

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Interlocal Agreement with League City for FM 528 Property

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Falling Leaf Ranch PID Professional Services Payment Agreement

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Falling Leaf Ranch PID Administration Services Agreement

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Falling Leaf Ranch PID Petition Acceptance and Public Hearing Call

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Falling Leaf Ranch Development Agreement

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025

Voted yesMar 3, 2025

General Budget Amendment VI

Voted yesFeb 3, 2025

approving the schedule for the City's Waterworks & Sewer System Revenue Bonds, Series 2025, related to Item 6.b., as submitted.

Voted noFeb 3, 2025

approving Ordinance No. 2025-04, related to Item 7.b., as submitted.

Voted noFeb 3, 2025

Approve Ordinance No. 2025-04 (Zone Change for 311 Laurel)

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Griffon related to Item 9.A., as submitted.

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Ellisor approving Ordinance No. 2025-01, related to Item 10. A., as submitted.

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Griffon and seconded by Councilmember Hanks approving Ordinance No. 2025-02, related to Item 10. B., as submitted.

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Matranga and seconded by Councilmember Griffon approving Ordinance No. 2025-03, related to Item 10. C., as submitted.

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Hanks and seconded by Councilmember Branson approving Resolution No. R2025-01, related to Item 10.D., as submitted.

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

A motion was made by Councilmember Branson and seconded by Councilmember Matranga to approve the Consent Agenda Items 11.A. through 11.L.

AbstainedJan 6, 2025

approve giving the City Attorney a 3.75% pay increase, as discussed in the Executive Session.

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

Official City Newspaper Contract Renewal

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

Ordinance Ordering May 3, 2025 General Election

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

FY 2023-2024 Budget Amendment XIII

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment IV

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

CDBG Local Funds Commitment Resolution

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

Consent Agenda (Items 11.A through 11.L)

Voted yesJan 6, 2025

City Attorney Performance and Compensation