04.14.2025 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club Town Council
Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Tiffany called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Steve Flynn, Mayor Pro Tern (participated by video conference at 7:40 p.m. — 8:30 p.m.)
Stacey Bauer, Council Member Place 1
Jeff Beach, Council Member Place 2
Dennis Sheridan, Council Member Place 3
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT
Rhylan Rowe, Council Member Place 4
Council Member Place 5 (Vacant)
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Brandon Wright, Town Manager
Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
Dean Roggia, Town Attorney
Jason Wise, Fire Chief
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Chase Ellis, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jill Lind, Director of Communications and Marketing
Denise Deprato, Director of Human Resources
Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager
INVOCATION
Pastor Joel Quile, Bara Church, delivered the invocation.
PLEDGES
Council Member Bauer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas
Flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Melissa and Jef Eason, 605 Indian Creek, spoke in reference to "Two Lights for
Tomorrow" initiative, a nationwide effort to commemorate the upcoming 250th birthday of
the United States. Inspired by Paul Revere's historic ride on April 18-19, 1775, the
program encourages citizens across the country to display two lights as a symbolic call
for unity and a shared commitment to building a better future together during the month
of April.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
3. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Mayor Tiffany requested Chief Wise to provide an update on the Trophy Club Fire
Department's Annual Report. The report includes key performance metrics, notable
achievements, and showcases the work of the department's personnel. The digital report
is available on the Fire Department's webpage.
b) Update from Town Manager
Town Manager Wright requested Director Ellis to provide highlights from the Easter
EGGStravaganza event held on Saturday, April 12, at Harmony Park. The event was well
attended and enjoyed by families throughout the community.
Town Manager Wright also announced and played the Town's new Waste &
Recycling Management Video, created to help residents understand upcoming service
changes with Community Waste Disposal (CWD). The video explains recycling bin
options, service details, and the updated pickup schedule, supporting the Town's
continued commitment to sustainability and resident education.
Additional announcements included:
• Good Friday Holiday — Town offices will be closed Friday, April 18. Police, Fire,
and EMS will remain in operation.
• Breakfast with Tiffany — April 21, Starbucks inside Tom Thumb, 9:00 a.m.
• Town Weekly — There will be no edition published on Friday.
Upcoming Meetings
• April 21 — Parks & Recreation Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
• April 23 — Crime Control & Prevention District Meeting at 6.00 p.m.
c) Quick Civic Tip
Town Attorney Roggia provided a Civic Tip on the Town Charter's Section 10.01,
highlighting the Town Council's authority to control public spaces, including the selection
of franchise utilities such as solid waste providers. He also noted that the proposed
ordinance under the Consent Agenda includes CWD's rates to be added in the Town's
fee schedule for improved transparency and public accessibility.
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CONSENT AGENDA
2. Consider approval of the minutes from the following meetings: March 10, 2025,
Town Council Regular Meeting; the March 10, 2025, Joint Work Session of the
Town Council and Economic Development Corporation; and the March 24, 20251
Town Council Work Session. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
3. Consider an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club amending Appendix A "Fee
Schedule", Article A1.000 "General Provisions," Section A1.014 "Water and
Wastewater Fees for Public Improvement District No. 1"to establish fees and rates
for water and sewer services to customers within the service area. (April Duvall,
Director of Finance) The caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING
SUBSECTION (c)(2)&(3) "METER FEE", OF SECTION A1.014 "WATER AND
WASTEWATER FEES FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1999 OF ARTICLE
A1.000 "GENERAL PROVISIONS", OF APPENDIX A "FEE SCHEDULE", OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT; PROVIDING
THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A
PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR
EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED
EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES;
PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
4. Consider an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club amending Chapter 13, Article
13.02 "Solid Waste" of the Code of Ordinances, by repealing Division 1 in its
entirety and adopting a new Division 1; by amending Division 2 "Scavenging
Refuse" of Article 13.02 "Solid Waste" by replacing Section 13.02.041 "Definitions"
in its entirety; and providing for solid waste collection. (Tamara Smith, Assistant to
the Town Manager) The caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 13 "UTILITIES", ARTICLE 13.02 "SOLID WASTE",
DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, BY REPEALING DIVISION 1 IN ITS ENTIRETY AND
ADOPTING NEW DIVISION 1; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 13.02.041
"DEFINITIONS" OF DIVISION 2 "DISCARDED MATERIALS"; PROVIDING FOR
SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; PROVIDING THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A
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SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR
ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
5. Consider an ordinance for the Town of Trophy Club approving the annual rate for
solid waste and recycling services from the Town's franchise vendor, Community
Waste Disposal, effective June 1, 2025. (Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town
Manager) The caption of the ordinance reads as follows. -
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE
A1.000 "GENERAL PROVISIONS" OF APPENDIX A "FEE SCHEDULE" BY ADDING
A NEW SECTION A1.017 "SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING
SERVICES FEES" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENT; PROVIDING THIS ORDINANCE IS
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6. Consider an ordinance of the Town of Trophy Club amending Appendix A "Fee
Schedule," Article A1.000 "General Provisions," Section A1.010 "Municipal Court,"
by adding a new Subsection (h) "Credit Card Fees," of the Code of Ordinances.
(April Duvall, Director of Finance) The caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING APPENDIX
A "FEE SCHEDULE," ARTICLE A1.000 "GENERAL PROVISIONS," SECTION A1.010
"MUNCIPAL COURT," BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION (H) "CREDIT CARD
PROCESSING FEE," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS; AUTHORIZING A SERVICE CHARGE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to terminate the interlocal agreement
between the City of Fort Worth and the Town of Trophy Club for Household
Hazardous Waste Program. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
8. Consider a resolution adopting the Town of Trophy Club Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2024-2025. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) The caption of the
resolution reads as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE THRIVE BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Council Member Beach moved to approve Consent Items 2-8. Council Member
Bauer seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Sheridan, Tiffany
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Flynn, Rowe
VOTE:
4-0-2
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
9. Consider a resolution amending the Thrive Business Grant program, which
provides revisions to grant requirements and monitoring and accountability and
proposes a new timeline for the second round of business grants. (Tamara Smith,
Assistant to the Town Manager)
Ms. Smith provided an update on the Thrive Business Grant program, including
progress reports from current grantees and proposed amendments to the grant
resolution. Amendments include updated monitoring and accountability measures and a
new timeline section. Notable changes require that equipment purchased with grant funds
remain in Trophy Club for the duration of the business's operations, allow for up to a 10%
adjustment in grant amounts (with a maximum award of $20,000), and require three
quotes one from a local vendor when available. Businesses must itemize shipping
costs, and international shipping and customs fees are not eligible for reimbursement.
Exterior modifications must receive prior Town approval.
Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Resolution 2025-07 amending the
Thrive Business Grant program with the clarification allowing flexibility for businesses
unable to obtain three quotes due to specialized equipment. Council Member Bauer
seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE THRIVE BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Sheridan, Tiffany
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Flynn, Rowe
VOTE:
4-0-2
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EXECUTIVE SESSION/OPEN SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into a
Closed Executive Session at 7:32 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 834 p.m. in
accordance with the Texas Government Code regarding: Section 551.071
a. Consultation with the Town Attorney to seek legal advice regarding potential
amendments to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Administration of
Fire Protection Services with Trophy Club Municipal Utility District #1 and
any and all legal matters related thereto.
Council Member Sheridan moved to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate
amendments to the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Administration of Fire Protection
Services with Trophy Club Municipal Utility District #1. Council Member Bauer seconded
the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Sheridan, Tiffany
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Flynn, Rowe
VOTE:
4-0-2
b. Consultation with the Town Attorney to seek legal advice regarding the
Amended and Restated Contract for Wholesale Water Supply and
Wastewater Treatment Services and Water and Wastewater Operational
Services with Trophy Club Municipal Utility District #1 and any and all legal
matters related thereto. No Action Taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Tiffany adjourned the work session at 8:34 p.m.
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