07.28.2025 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club Town Council
Meeting Minutes — July 28, 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.
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Rhylan Rowe, Mayor Pro Tem
Stacey Bauer, Council Member Place 1 (participated by video conference)
Jeff Beach, Council Member Place 2
Dennis Sheridan, Council Member Place 3
Garry Ash, Council Member Place 5
Steve Flynn, Council Member Place 6
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
Patrick Arata, Police Chief
Denise Deprato, Director of Human Resources
Rev. Bill Eason, Fellowship United Methodist Chruch, led the invocation.
Council Member Flynn led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Donna Kawasaki, 9 Edgemere Drive, requested the Town be a paying agent for
her to recover funds.
Sean Nelson, 267 Oak Hill, provided a prayer for the Town Council's integrity.
Jennifer Olson, 340 Inverness, expressed concerns regarding Council Member
Stacey Bauer, Place 1.
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Savannah Harris, 2737 Broadway, expressed concerns regarding Council Member
Stacey Bauer, Place 1.
Tiffany Nimphius, 214 Fresh Meadow, expressed concerns regarding Council
Member Stacey Bauer, Place 1.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
1. Badge Pinning Ceremony — Fire Department
Chief Wise presented the ceremony for two newly hired firefighter/paramedics:
Josh Baker and Justin Nguyen. Mayor Tiffany provided the oaths of Office and the badge
pinning ceremony followed
2. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem Rowe thanked fellow budget subcommittee members (Flynn and
Sheridan) and staff, especially the Finance Department, for their work on the budget
process. He noted that the process improves each year.
Council Member Beach commented on the Town Council retreat held the previous
Friday, which was facilitated by Town Manager Wright noting the Council reviewed the
Town's current priorities and goals, as well as those planned for the upcoming fiscal year.
Mayor Tiffany emphasized the importance of transparency and communication
with the community. She highlighted the usefulness of the Town's weekly e-newsletter
and encouraged residents to sign up for alerts. She also praised the "Trophy Club
Neighbors" magazine article on school crossing guards and urged continued community
engagement.
b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright echoed appreciation for the Finance and Communications
teams and recognized staff from the Parks and Community Development departments
for quickly responding to concerns about the dog park fencing.
He noted upcoming events and board and commission meetings:
• July 29, Ethics Commission Meeting, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
• July 30, Pupsicles, Freedom Dog Park, 7:00 p.m.
• August 4, Resident Input Session on Assisted Living and Group Homes, Council
Chambers, 7:00 p.m.
• August 8, Meet the Bobcats, Byron Nelson High School Gymnasium, 5:00 p.m.;
Community Pep Rally, 7:00 p.m.
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• August 9, Community Pool transitions to school -year hours (weekends only
through Labor Day)
• August 11, Town Council Work Session & Regular Meeting, Council Chambers,
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• August 18, Breakfast with Tiffany, Tom Thumb Starbucks, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
• August 25, Joint Work Session on Pool Project Bids, Town Council and Parks &
Recreation Board, Council Chambers, 6:00 p.m.
c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney)
Town Attorney Dean Roggia provided a brief overview of the legal requirements
for Council Members participating via video conference under Texas Government Code
Section 551.127.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consider approval of the July 14, 2025, Town Council regular meeting minutes.
4. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a professional
service agreement with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in a not -to -exceed amount
of $140,000 for Master Drainage Study Existing Conditions Assessment Phase I
5. Consider a resolution of the Town of Trophy Club suspending the July 31, 2025
effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rate change to
permit the Town time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates. The
caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-11
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB SUSPENDING THE JULY 31, 2025
EFFECTIVE DATE OF ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY'S REQUESTED
RATE CHANGE TO PERMIT THE TOWN TIME TO STUDY THE REQUEST AND TO
ESTABLISH REASONABLE RATES; APPROVING COOPERATION WITH THE
STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR TO HIRE LEGAL AND
CONSULTING SERVICES AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH THE COMPANY AND DIRECT
ANY NECESSARY LITIGATION AND APPEALS; FINDING THAT THE MEETING AT
WHICH THIS RESOLUTION IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY
LAW; REQUIRING NOTICE OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL
COUNSEL FOR THE STEERING COMMITTEE
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Consent Items 3-5. Council Member
Beach seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
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INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
6. PD-AMD-25-002 (Hutchins BBQ PD Amendment) Conduct a public hearing and
consider an ordinance amending Planned Development District 25 (PD-25) to
allow for a dining room expansion and off -site parking at 3000 SH 114. The
applicant is Hutchins BBQ, on behalf of the landowner, Bread 114, LLC, and the
subject property is legally described as Trophy Wood Business Center, Block B,
Lot 2R2, approximately 2.052 acres, and is generally located at the northeast
corner of Trophy Wood Drive and SH 114 in the Town of Trophy Club, Tarrant
County, Texas.
i. Conduct Public Hearing
Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Matt Cox, Community Development Director, presented the request, noting
updates to fencing, roofing, and access points. He also clarified a correction in the
ordinance changing the referenced number of parking spaces from 8 to 12.
Planning & Zoning Chair Mike Biggs reported that the Commission unanimously
recommended approval and briefly discussed concerns about lighting and pedestrian
safety for off -site parking.
Wes Hutchins, applicant, expressed appreciation for the Town's support and
explained that the expansion is needed due to high customer demand.
No one spoke in favor or opposition.
Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
ii. Consider Recommendation
Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-19 amending
Planned Development District 25 (PD-25) to allow for a dining room expansion and off -
site parking at 3000 SH 114 (Hutchins BBQ), with the correction to reflect 12-off-site
parking spaces instead of 8. Council Member Sheridan seconded the motion. The
caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-19
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-41 P&Z, ORDINANCE NO. 2015-44 P&Z, ORDINANCE NO.
2023-10 P&Z, AND ORDINANCE N O. 2023-22, KNOWN AS PD PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 25, TROPHY WOOD BUSINESS CENTER, BY
ADOPTING EXHIBIT "D" ENTITLED "TRACT 3 DEVELOPMENT PLANS ", TO
AMEND AND ADOPT EXHIBITS 3-1, 3-3, AND 3-8 TO EXHIBIT "D-3" FOR LOT 2R-
2, BLOCK B, TROPHY WOOD ADDITION (TRACT 3) AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBITS 3-
15 3-35 AND 3-8 TO EXHIBIT "D-355; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
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PREMISES; PROVIDING FOR AMENDENTS TO ADOPT EXHIBITS 3-1, 3-3, AND 3-8;
PROVIDING A REVISED SITE PLAN, OFF -SITE PARKING STANDARDS, BUILDING
ELEVATIONS, AND A PARKING LICENSE AGREEMENT, PROVIDING FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN;
PROVIDING APPLICABLE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE 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
SEPARATE OFFENSE SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED EACH DAY DURING OR
ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
7. Conduct a public hearing and consider the FY 2026 Crime Control & Prevention
District Budget.
i. Conduct Public Hearing
Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 7:41 p.m.
Chief Patrick Arata presented the proposed FY 2026 budget for the Crime Control
and Prevention District (CCPD), which is funded by a portion of the Town's sales tax. The
budget supports school safety programs, SRO resources, identity theft education, home
security inspections, the Citizens on Patrol volunteer program, and other public safety
initiatives.
New items include drone technology with thermal imaging and red dot sights for
officer weapons. The budget also provides for a police cadet to help maintain staffing
levels. Chief Arata assured Council that FAA training, certification, and a formal use policy
will be in place to address privacy and operational standards.
The CCPD Board members were recognized in attendance.
No one spoke in favor or opposition.
Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 7:47 p.m.
ii. Consider Approval
Council Member Beach moved to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 Crime Control and
Prevention District (CCPD) budget as presented. Council Member Flynn seconded the
motion.
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VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
8. Consider a development agreement between the Town of Trophy Club and
Foxwood, LLC for the Milson's Point Estates and authorizing the Town Manager
to execute the same on behalf of the Town.
Matt Cox, Community Development Director, presented the item. He explained the
project encompasses approximately 14.795 acres and involves three parcels, including
one located in the Town's ETJ. The agreement outlines the Town's commitment to
provide municipal services upon annexation, acknowledges a petition for voluntary
annexation of a 3.182-acre parcel, and supports a request to rezone all parcels into a
unified Planned Development District (PD-27).
Curt Dubose with PentaVia Custom Homes spoke on behalf of the developer,
expressed enthusiasm for the project and the opportunity to contribute to Trophy Club.
Council Member Beach moved to approve a development agreement between the
Town of Trophy Club and Foxwood, LLC for the Milson's Point Estates and authorize the
Town Manager to execute the same on behalf of the Town. Council Member Sheridan
seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
9. Consider approval of the Town of Trophy Club Tourism Incentive Program to
support hotel -based tourism and economic growth.
Jill Lind, Director of Communications and Marketing, presented the proposed
Tourism Incentive Program (TIP), which offers up to $25,000 annually to eligible hotels
for group room night rebates, marketing, and directional signage. Funded by Hotel
Occupancy Tax (HOT) revenue, the program complies with state restrictions and aims to
boost overnight stays and support local businesses.
Raj Chudasama, owner of Aloft and Hampton Inn, spoke in favor of the program
and its potential to draw more visitors to Trophy Club.
Council Member Ash expressed opposition, citing concerns about the value of
signage and a preference for more direct support to local restaurants.
Council Member Sheridan moved to approve the Town of Trophy Club Tourism
Incentive Program to support hotel -based tourism and economic growth. Mayor Pro Tern
Rowe seconded the motion.
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VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Flynn
NAPES: Ash
VOTE: 6-1
10. Consider a resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas,
finding that the Town Council has no confidence in Council Member, Place 1,
Stacey Bauer.
Mayor Tiffany read a letter previously sent to Council Member Bauer by herself
and Mayor Pro Tern Rowe, urging Bauer Is resignation to preserve public trust and
minimize disruption to Council business.
Chuck Kelly, 2617 Trophy Club Drive, spoke in support of Council Member Bauer
and opposed the resolution.
Jennifer Olson, 340 Inverness, and Danny Mayer, 2201 Prestwick Avenue, spoke
in opposition to Council Member Bauer and expressed support for the resolution.
Mayor Tiffany, Mayor Pro Tem Rowe, and Council Members Sheridan, Ash, and
Flynn spoke in support of the resolution.
Council Member Beach requested that the item be postponed to a future date.
Council Member Bauer was given an opportunity to respond but declined.
Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Resolution 2025-12 of the Town
Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, finding that the Town Council has no
confidence in Council Member, Place 1, Stacey Bauer. Council Member Flynn seconded
the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL F THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, FINDING THAT THE TOWN COUNCIL HAS NO CONFIDENCE IN COUNCIL
MEMBER BAUER, PLACE 1, ST CEY BAU R; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAPES: Beach, Bauer
VOTE: 5-2
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into a
Closed Executive Session at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 9:02 p.m.
in accordance with the Texas Government Code regarding: Section 551.074 Personnel
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Matters to deliberate the employment, evaluation, and/or duties of a public officer or
employee: a) Town Manager. No Action Taken.
Mayor Tiffany adjour
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