Place 5 Council Member· November 2024 to November 2027
Melody Ryan
Pflugerville
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Campaign promises (1)
- electionMelody Ryan won the race for Pflugerville City Council Place 5.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 7:05:05
- Avg per meeting
- 11:11
- Segments
- 6680
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Top issues during term (20)
Flock Safety Surveillance
Saves $87,500 annually in lease fees previously paid to Flock Group, Inc.
FY 2027 Budget and Tax Rate
Directly impacts the city's operating budget, property tax rates, and capital project funding capacity for the upcoming fiscal year.
Public Engagement on Bond Projects
Postponing bond issuance avoids immediate debt service obligations and property tax increases.
5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (FY 2028-2032)
The plan outlines multi-year capital spending that could influence future budgets and rates.
Zoning Code Simplification and Effectiveness
Changes to development regulations can influence housing supply, infrastructure costs, and commercial project timelines.
SAFE Technology and Artificial Intelligence Governance Policy
No direct cost stated; staff time is needed for the 90-day implementation and technology inventory.
Library 5-Year Strategic Plan
Any costs tied to the plan aren't specified on the agenda.
Athletic Field Allocation Policy Review
Tournament fees currently don't fully cover city costs; policy changes could improve cost recovery on fields built for residents.
Economic Development Funding for Projects Bravo, Berlin, XPAND, and Anchor
Potential future economic incentives and agreements will impact the PCDC economic development fund.
Bond Proposition Language and Animal Shelter Siting
$1,317,230 for design; construction funding is not yet secured and may depend on future voter approval.
Parks and Recreation Financial Sustainability Strategy
The city recovers only staffing costs plus a $200 permit fee; a future cost-recovery model could roughly double tournament charges.
Unified Development Code Amendments
The financial impact is tied to future development costs and potential incentives for commercial accessibility improvements.
Deutscher Pfest 2026 Planning and Community Events
Review touches on event revenues and operational expenditures for city festivals.
Development Review and Permitting Audit
$45,000 contract for consulting services.
Infrastructure Easements and Condemnation Proceedings
Compensation to property owners will be set through the condemnation process; project construction costs were not detailed.
Regional Friends and Library Board Summit
Not specified on the agenda.
Standardizing Financial Reporting
No direct cost identified; mostly repackaging data the city already tracks.
Urban Forestry and Tree Care Management
Potential tree removal and replacement permit costs for individual homeowners.
Water Infrastructure and City Spending
Saves taxpayers roughly $18.6 million in interest over the life of the loans.
Board Governance and Procedures
None.
Decisions during term (395)
Recorded while Ryan was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Consent agenda (items 4B, 4C, 4E)
RES-1470 — Boulder Ridge lift station easements / eminent domain
RES-1443 — SAFE technology use standards
RES-1471 — East Pflugerville Parkway drainage easement / eminent domain
Item 4A — Meeting minutes
Item 4D — Cigna employee benefits contract
Item 4F — Quorum Architects PAWS design contract
Item 4G — Youth soccer Fall Cup license agreement
2026-0883 Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Quarter 4 Investment Report.
2026-0885 Depository Bank Services Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. to provide the City with primary depository and banking services.
2026-1042 Approving payment in an amount not to exceed $140,000 to Wastewater Transport Services LLC. (WWTS) for the provision of pump and haul services pursuant to the Development Agreement regarding the Meadowlark Preserve development.
Approval of April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Approval of FY27-FY31 Capital Improvement Program Projects (Pecan Street Rehabilitation and Parking)
Adjournment
2026-1012 Discuss and consider action to approve the April 1, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
Adjourn
Approval of September 9, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Postponement of Athletic Fields Allocation Policy Discussion
Consent Agenda Items
Appointment to the Board of Adjustment
Voting record (29)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
Mr. Metayer moved to approve the item.
Mr. Rogers moved to approve the item.
Councilmember Information Access Policy Update
Lease Agreement with Two Brews LLC (ORD-0891)
Mr. Metayer moved to approve ordinance 0899 to adopt the City's budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on first and final reading.
Mr. Metayer made a motion to ratify the vote to adopt a budget that will require raising more revenue from property taxes than the previous fiscal year.
Mayor Pro Tem Holiday moved to approve the ordinance 0898 and that the property tax rate be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.5436, which is effectively a 3.46 percent increase in the tax
Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Mr. Ruiz moved to approve the item.
FY 2027 Annual Budget Adoption
Goal is to get to the no new revenue rate and concerns about recurring cost base and personnel expenses.
Ratify Property Tax Revenue Increase
FY 2027 Property Tax Rate Adoption
City Hall Cafe Lease (Two Brews LLC / West Pecan Coffee)
Project Fit Funding Authorization (Monarch Recreation Center)
Mr. Coffman moved to approve the ordinance on second reading.
Approval of Roadway Impact Fee Ordinance (ORD-0894)
Mr. Metayer requested an amendment to just do Reunion Park. Mr. Rogers accepted the amendment.
approve the ordinance on first reading
Mr. Metayer requested an amendment to just do Reunion Park.
approve the ordinance on first reading
Roadway Impact Fee Ordinance (Item 5C)
Disagreed with the growth projections in the study.
Charter Amendment - ETJ Non-Voting Advisory Participation
EMS Agreements and Transition of Emergency Medical Services
Cited concerns over response time definitions, cost escalation, and public safety standards.