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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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