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06.17.2025 ERC MinutesTown of Trophy Ethics Review Commission Meeting Minutes June 17, 2025) 6:00 p.m., Regular Meeting 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262 Vice Chair Olson called the meeting to order at6:05 p.m. ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT Jennifer Olson, Vice Chair Amy Mancuso Julie Edwards Mindi Bone STAFF PRESENT Brandon Wright, Town Manager Dean Roggia, Town Attorney Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. REGULAR ITEMS 1. Consider the appointment of the Chair; and if needed, the appointment of the Vice Chair. Town Manager Brandon Wright explained Jackie Ross resigned from the Commission to accept an employment position with the Town of Trophy Club. Commissioner Edwards moved to appoint Jennifer Olson as Chair. Commissioner Bone seconded the motion. VOTE ON THE MOTION AYES: Olson, Mancuso, Edwards, Bone NAYES: None VOTE: 4-0 Commissioner Olson moved to appoint Mindi Bone as Vice Chair. Commissioner Mancuso seconded the motion. VOTE ON THE MOTION AYES: Olson, Mancuso, Edwards, Bone NAYES: None VOTE: 4-0 ERC Meeting Minutes —June 17, 2025 Page 2 2. Consider approval of the May 13, 2025, Ethics Commission meeting minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary). Commissioner Edwards moved to approve the May13, 2025, meeting minutes. Vice Chair Bone seconded the motion. VOTE ON THE MOTION AYES: Olson, Mancuso, Edwards, Bone NAPES: None VOTE: 4-0 3. Consider recommendation to the Trophy Club Town Council proposed changes to Article 1.05, Code of Ethics and Conduct, of the Town's Code of Ordinances. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) The Commission reviewed proposed amendments to the Town's Ethics Ordinance as follows: ® Section 1.05.004: Defined "insignificant value" for gifts as less than $50. Expanded educational/training gift exceptions with specific limitations and disclosure requirements. ® Section 1.05.006: Clarified jurisdiction; ethics complaints regarding employees are handled administratively by the Town Manager, not the Commission. • Section 1.05.007: Strengthened complaint screening process and notification procedures; extended filing deadlines for complaints arising from civil/criminal proceedings (up to three years maximum); clarified requirements for personal knowledge. ® Section 1.05.009: Removed "knowingly and intentionally" standard for determining violations in certain contexts. ® Section 1.05.010: Established criteria and consequences for identifying vexatious complainants, including a three-year ban after repeated frivolous or repetitive complaints. • Section 1.05.011 (Penalties): The Commission discussed concerns about enforceability, legal interpretation, and potential effect on valid complaints. Chair Olson moved to strike Section 1.05.011 entirely from the ordinance. Vice Chair Bone seconded the motion. VOTE ON THE MOTION AYES: Olson, Mancuso, Edwards, Bone NAPES: None VOTE: 4-0 ERC Meeting Minutes —June 17, 2025 Page 3 Commissioner Edwards moved to recommend forwarding all proposed changes, as amended (including the removal of Section 1.05.011), to the Town Council for consideration. Vice Chair Bone seconded the motion. ADOURN Chair Olson adjourned the meeting at 6; ATTEST: