Council Position 1· 2024-2027
John Ellisor
Friendswood
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 13
- Total speaking time
- 12:06
- Avg per meeting
- 0:56
- Segments
- 172
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Top issues during term (20)
City Charter Review and Potential Amendments
Unknown at this stage of review.
Front Yard Fence Regulations
None anticipated directly from the discussion.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Guides future capital improvement spending and eligibility for state and federal transportation grants.
Comprehensive Plan Update and Future Land Use
Grant-funded project costs associated with the comprehensive plan development.
Senior Center Program Health Fair Attendance
Operational costs supported by event participation and municipal resources.
Senior Citizens Event Planning and Fundraisers
Events and trips are typically funded through senior program budgets and participant fees.
Economic Development Strategy
Unknown
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.
Animal Services Operational Transition and Oversight
The supervisor position won't be filled in FY 2027, with police staff absorbing those duties.
Comprehensive Plan Update
Adopting the comprehensive plan positions the city for regional transportation and infrastructure grant funding.
Overhead Utility Line Removal Project
Comcast project expenditure is approximately $625,000.
Community Beautification and Event Planning
Details on program costs were not specified in the agenda materials.
Quarterly Investment Report Review
Governs the management and safety of public funds and investment yields for the city.
Fourth of July Event Coordination
Details regarding the event budget were not provided in the meeting materials.
Flood Mitigation and Drainage
The city is utilizing grant funding for master drainage planning.
Staff Services Agreement Update
Increases annual city staff support payments from roughly $16,000 to $36,000.
ALPR Camera Data Privacy
The program is currently in a pilot phase with existing staff.
Panhandle Business District Naming Concerns
Comprehensive Plan Consultant Transition
Grant-funded project timeline is adjusted but remains within General Land Office contract terms.
Board Organization and Orientation
None.
Moved or seconded (13)
Motions Ellisor 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.
- movedpassed2026-07-06
Blackhawk Precast Perimeter Wall Replacement (12G)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-07-06
approve Consent Agenda Items 12.A. through 12.X., with the exception of Item 12.G. which was pulled for discussion.
- secondedpassed2026-05-12
Consider an ordinance declaring the results of the City of Friendswood General Election held on May 2, 2026
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-05-04
Consider awarding the Lift Station No. 2 Rehabilitation Project to Sustanite Support Services, LLC (CSP #2026-03)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-02
Eminent Domain for Lake Friendswood Park Expansion
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-02-02
Chamber of Commerce Contract
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-02-02
Consider an ordinance amending the City’s General Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 by approving “Budget Amendment IV” and providing for supplemental appropriation and/or transfer of certain funds
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-01-05
Consider approving an ordinance amending the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for the property located generally at the 4700 block of FM 2351, a tract of land containing 29.3726 acres, to change its designation from “Retail” and “Industrial” to “Mixed Use” and amending
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-09-08
Adoption of FY 2025-26 Tax Rate
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02025-07-07
Depository Services Contract with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-06-02
Second Amendment to Economic Development Agreement (Albritton Project)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-01-06
Consider an ordinance ordering the City of Friendswood General Election to be held on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers for Position Nos. 4 and 6
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-01-06
Consider an ordinance ordering the City of Friendswood General Election to be held on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing Councilmembers for Position Nos. 4 and 6
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (336)
Recorded while Ellisor was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent Agenda
Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Consider approving the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting held Thursday, October 8, 2026.
Approval of July 14, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of September 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Staffing Services Agreement with the City of Friendswood
Approval of Minutes
CONSENT AGENDA
Ordinance No. 2026-27 — Zone change for 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (PUD/SUP 2019-30 amendment)
Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)
First reading — Records and Information Management ordinance (Item 10.A)
Resolution No. R2026-26 — Data, Information and Records Management Policy Manual
Ambulance chassis purchase and A47 remount (Item 12.A)
Fire engine purchase for Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department (Item 12.B)
Ratification of Stryker medical equipment purchase (Item 12.C)
Resolution No. R2026-27 — Legislative priorities for the 90th Texas Legislature (Item 13.A)
Consent Agenda Items 14.A through 14.Q
Consider a Staffing Services Agreement with the Friendswood Downtown Economic Development Corporation.
Consider authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 55 for the Regional Force Main 142-2 and Median Landscaping Project.
Consider reappointing (i) Barbara Blanchard and (ii) Carrie Considine to the Fourth of July Steering Committee for a three-year term beginning November 1, 2026, and ending on October 31, 2029.
Voting record (219)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
approve a Purchase Agreement with Sterling McCall Ford for the purchase of one (1) new ambulance chassis and the remount of A47, related to Item 12.A.
approve Consent Agenda Items 14.A. through 14.Q.
approve Resolution No R2026-27, as submitted and related to Item 13.A.
approve Ordinance No. 2026-27, related to Item 8.B.
approve the first reading of a Proposed Ordinance, related to Item 10.A.
approve Resolution No. R2026-26, related to Item 10.B.
authorize the purchase of a fire engine for use by the Friendswood Volunteer Fire Department from Metro Fire Apparatus Specialists, Inc., related to Item 12.B.
take no action on Item 9.B., thereby maintaining the ordinance in its current form.
ratify the City Manager's signature on the sole source purchase of a monitor/defibrillator system, four chest compression systems, and associated accessories from Stryker Sales, LLC, and authorize the
Ordinance No. 2026-27 — Zone change for 402 E. Edgewood Dr. (PUD/SUP 2019-30 amendment)
Fence ordinance amendment (Greenbriar Drive front-yard fences)
Believes council should follow the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation.