The Woodlands Township shares good news, accomplishments, approves parks and recreation fees, and more

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- The Woodlands Township Board of Directors shared its 2021 accomplishments and end of year financial report during its Regular Board Meeting on February 23, 2022, at 6 p.m., at the office of The Woodlands Township, 2801 Technology Forest Blvd, The Woodlands, Texas. The Board also discussed improvements to recreational facilities and approved fees and schedules for 2022.

Following public comment and village association reports, President and General Manager Monique Sharp presented the 2021 Summary of Accomplishments.

“The Woodlands Township strives to be a constant in the community, delivering services and programs in a way that is not only reliable but also exceptional,” she said. “Today, we celebrate another year of growth with the 2021 Accomplishments of the Township Board of Directors and staff.” Accomplishments included the #1 national ranking of the best place to live in the United States, commitment to public safety, financial accolades, and awards and honors for Aquatics, Neighborhood Services and Environmental Services.

View the 2021 Summary of Accomplishments presentation.

During the financial report, President Sharp explained that the Township had large favorable variances due to a strong second half of the year, sales and use tax revenues, internet sales tax revenues, hotel occupancy tax, program revenues and savings in expenditures.

“It’s great news,” commented Chairman Gordy Bunch. “We are well positioned financially. Our commitment is that we maintain the highest level of service to the community and position this community to always be in the top 10, #1, in the country.”

View the Financial Report presentation.

Following a public hearing, the Board approved three new or modified fees as presented by Assistant General Manager Chris Nunes for dedicated pickleball courts, the multi-purpose rink and the re-establishment of the non-resident punch card fee for the Rob Fleming Aquatic Center. The revisions to the parks and recreation fee schedule and related amendments presented can be viewed here: The Woodlands Township Order No. 020-09.

Assistant General Manager Nunes then presented Claudia Walker, Director of Landscape Architecture from Burditt Consultants, to discuss a proposed plan and budget to upgrade Falconwing Park. Plans include upgrades to the pool and pool equipment, additional parking, pickleball courts, improved drainage and restrooms. The Board approved the project to move forward with some additional options, including a decomposed granite loop track, volleyball courts, and additional pool upgrades. The Board also requested that staff bring back an option to convert the multipurpose fields at the park to artificial turf. “We’re going to get a cooler park,” Chairman Bunch said.
View Falconwing Park Renovation and Budget presentation.

The Board also approved an amendment to the park maintenance service agreement with Yellowstone Landscape - Central, Inc. (C-2018-0559A), and related adjustments to service provisions.

View Park Maintenance Services Agreement.

Following the presentations, the Board recessed to executive session but did not take any action.

Earlier in the meeting, on the Consent Agenda, the Board renewed the Township's Property, Liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance for the policy period January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023 and approved the operating hours for Township Parks and Recreation facilities and amenities.

Also earlier in the meeting, the Board tabled the discussion of the One Water Task Force until all Board members could be present.

The Woodlands Township Board Meetings may be attended in person, watched live online or viewed later via recording at www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/meetingvideos. The agenda and attachments may be viewed at https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov/991/Agendas-Minutes-and-More.