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07.14.2025 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club Town Council Meeting Minutes — July 14, 2025, 7:00 p.m. 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262 Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor Stacey Bauer, Council Member Place 1 (arrived at 7:13 p.m.) Jeff Beach, Council Member Place 2 Dennis Sheridan, Council Member Place 3 Garry Ash, Council Member Place 5 Steve Flynn, Council Member Place 6 COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT Rhylan Rowe, Mayor Pro Tem 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 April Duvall, Director of Finance Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager I I � Pastor Barry Clingan, Church at Trophy Lakes, led the invocation. Council Member Beach led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. Jared King, 106 Panorama Ct., requested the Council to consider a vote of no confidence regarding Council Member Bauer. Danny Mayer, 2201 Prestwick Ave, requested the Council to consider a vote of no confidence regarding Council Member Bauer. Town Council Meeting Minutes — July 14, 2025 Page 2 Wendy Bailey, 201 Durango, suggested a memorial be placed at a park in memory of Lou Hocker and in honor of Tom Mills for their years of service. Steve Southwell, 995 Donley Drive, Lewisville, spoke in support of his candidacy for appointment to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers. Donna Kawasaki, 9 Edgemere Drive, requested Town leadership support in facilitating a meeting with the FBI regarding a prolonged criminal investigation involving a large financial matter. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Mayor Tiffany emphasized the Town's strategic priority of emergency planning and recognized staff and Council efforts in replacing the outdoor warning siren system. Chief Wise provided an update on emergency preparedness initiatives, including a partnership with Roanoke, outdoor siren upgrades, flood gauge installations, and increased TC Alert signups. 1. Working for You... Trophy Club a) Update from Town Council Members Mayor Tiffany encouraged residents to sign up for TC Alerts to receive emergency notifications and community updates. Council Member Ash commented on the 4 th of July parade and expressed appreciation for the large turnout and strong sense of patriotism in the community. b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Town Manager Wright highlighted the success of the Fourth of July celebration and expressed appreciation to Town staff, Council, volunteers, TCEVA, and the Stars and Stripes Committee. He noted upcoming events and board and commission meetings: • July 15: Coffee in the Park, at Harmony Park, 7:00 a.m. — 9:00 a.m. • July 25: Dive -in Movie, Moana 2 at Trophy Club Community Pool, 7:30 p.m. • July 21: Breakfast with Tiffany • July 21: Parks and Recreation Board at 6:00 p.m. • July 23: Economic Development Corporation (EDC) at 6:00 p.m. • July 24: Joint Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) at 7:00 p.m. • July 25: Town Council Retreat, 8:30 a.m. Town Council Meeting Minutes — July 14, 2025 Page 3 c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney) Town Attorney Roggia, provided a brief overview of Texas Government Code Section 551.007, explaining the legal basis for the public comment rule and emphasizing the public's right to address the Council and offer criticism within the scope of the law. CONSENT AGENDA 2. Consider approval of the June 18, 2025, Town Council/TC MUD#1 Joint Work Session meeting minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) 3. Consider approval of the June 23, 2025, Town Council regular meeting minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) 4. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Administration of Fire Protection Services with the Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 (District). (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Council Member Flynn moved to approve Consent Items 2-4. Council Member Beach seconded the motion. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Bauer, Beach, NAPES: None ABSENT: Rowe VOTE: 6/0/1 INDIVIDUAL ITEMS Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn 5. Consider a resolution casting the Town of Trophy Club's vote appointing a candidate to the Denco Area 9-1-1 District Board of Managers. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-10 casting the Town of Trophy Club's vote appointing candidate Steve Southwell to the Denco Area 9- 1-1 District Board of Managers. Council Member Beach seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION 202-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, CASTING THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB'S VOTE TO APPOINT A CANDIDATE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE DENCO AREA 9-1-1 DISTRICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Town Council Meeting Minutes — July 14, 2025 Page 4 VOTE ON MOTION ALES: Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAPES: None ABSENT: Rowe VOTE: 6/0/1 6. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 1, Article 1.05 Code of Ethics and Conduct of the Town's Code of Ordinances as recommended by the Ethics Review Commission. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Town Manager Wright presented proposed amendments to the Code of Ethics and Conduct, as recommended by the Ethics Review Commission. Key changes included defining "insignificant value" as $50, allowing scholarships from nonprofit organizations under certain conditions, revising the complaint process for employees, adding a personal knowledge requirement for complaints, adjusting filing timelines, and replacing the false complaint provision with a vexatious complainant process. Ethics Review Commission members were present and explained the rationale behind their recommendations to the scholarship provision. The Council held an extended discussion on the scholarship provision and requested further revisions, particularly related to eligibility limits and the use of blind selection processes to ensure fairness and avoid the appearance of impropriety. Council Member Beach moved to remand this item back to the Ethics Commission to review the language related scholarship eligibility. Council Member Ash seconded the motion. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAPES: None ABSENT: Rowe VOTE: 6/0/1 EXECUTIVE SESSION/OPEN SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into a Closed Executive Session at 8:15 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 8:52 p.m. in accordance with the Texas Government Code regarding: Section 551.074 Personnel Matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and/or duties of a public officer or employee: a) Town Manager; b) Town Attorney; and c) Town Secretary No Action Taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meeting at 8:53 p.m. Town Council Meeting Minutes - July 14, 2025 Attest: Tammy Dixon, Two S6credary Page Jeann tte ff ) M or