09.08.2025 TC MintuesTown of Trophy Club
Town Council Work Session and Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes — September 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER
Mayor Tiffany called the work session to order at 6.00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Stacey Bauer, Council Member Place 1
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
Maggie McKormick-Krukowski, Records Analyst (left at 6:51 p.m.)
Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary (arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
Dean Roggia, Town Attorney
Chase Ellis, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jason Wise, Fire Chief
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Jill Lind, Director of Communications and Marketing
April Duvall, Director of Finance
Patrick Arata, Police Chief (arrived at 7:00 p.m.)
Denise Deprato, Director of Human Resources
Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager
WORK SESSION ITEM
Presentation and discussion regarding the development of a Facility Naming Policy.
(Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright presented a draft policy for naming and renaming Town
facilities. The draft established procedures to ensure names align with community values,
outlined criteria for honoring exceptional individuals, and differentiated between major
facilities (e.g., buildings, parks) and minor facilities (e.g., rooms, fields).
Council provided feedback and directed staff to revise the draft policy as follows:
0 Clarify that the policy does not affect initial facility naming.
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• Expand the definition of "exceptional individuals."
• Select an annual review period that avoids the election cycle.
• Add that placard or sign design will be determined at the Town's
discretion.
• Honoring Exceptional Individuals: include consideration of military and first
responder service, and require long-term Town residency.
• Explore options for memorials separate from the naming policy.
• Major Gifts: define a significant contribution as at least 60% of the project
cost.
• Remove street renaming; allow only honorary street names.
• Prohibit honorary street names on Indian Creek, Trophy Club Drive, and
Bobcat.
• Require 250 verifiable signatures for major facilities and 125 for minor
facilities.
Staff will update the draft policy and bring it back for Council adoption.
ADJOURN
Mayor Tiffany adjourned the work session at 6:51 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
INVOCATION
Mayor Tiffany, led the invocation.
PLEDGES
Council Member Sheridan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas
Flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
1. Methodist Southlake Medical Center
Benson Chacko, President of Methodist Southlake Medical Center, gave a
presentation on the medical center.
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2. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Council Member Sheridan reported that legal fees related to Council Member
Bauer totaled $4,600 through July, with August invoices not yet received.
Mayor Tiffany reported on her participation in the Metroport Leadership Program,
highlighting a presentation from Chris Wallace of the North Texas Commission regarding
regional growth.
b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright announced the upcoming Patriot Day Ceremony on
September 11, 2025, at the Fire Station, and noted a joint work session would be held
with the Economic Development Corporation on September 22, 2025, to revisit the Small
Area Plan.
He noted upcoming events and board and commission meetings:
• Economic Development Corporation: September 10, 6:00 p.m.
• Zoning Board of Adjustment: September 11, 6:00 p.m.
• Parks & Recreation Board: September 15, 6:00 p.m.
• Breakfast with Tiffany: September 15, 9:00 a.m. at Starbucks inside of
Tom Thumb.
c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney)
Town Attorney Dean Roggia provided an overview of the statutory requirements
and procedures for adopting the budget, setting a tax rate, and levying taxes.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consider approval of the minutes from the August 25, 2025 Joint Work Session of
the Town Council and Parks and Recreation Board, and from the Town Council
Regular Meeting.(Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Consent Item 3. Council Member Beach
seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Rowe
VOTE:
6-0-1
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INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
5. Consider a resolution establishing the debt financing plan and tax rate goal for the
FY 2026 Budget and the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program. (Brandon
Wright, Town Manager)
April Duvall, Director of Finance, presented the FY 2025-26 Debt Financing Plan
and Tax Rate Goal, outlining current obligations, future debt issuances through 2046, and
a strategy to maintain the debt rate goal while supporting infrastructure and long-term
financial stability.
Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-17 establishing
the debt financing plan and tax rate goal for the FY 2026 Budget and the FY 2026-2031
Capital Improvement Program. Council Member Beach seconded the motion. The caption
of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
ESTABLISHING THE DEBT FINANCING PLAN AND TAX RATE GOAL FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026-2031 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Rowe
VOTE:
6-0-1
6. Consider a resolution adopting the Town of Trophy Club FY 2026 Business Plan.
(Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright presented the FY 2026 Business Plan, which aligns with
the Town's five-year strategic plan and focuses on key priorities for the upcoming year:
1) Create a voluntary database to assist first responders with elderly, homebound,
and special -needs residents.
2) Develop a public safety transparency page showcasing statistics and policies.
3) Evaluate parks and trails to prioritize inclusive play areas for all ages and
abilities.
4) Continue development of a 10-year maintenance and replacement plan for Town
assets.
5) Continue redevelopment strategies for the SH-114 corridor and other commercial
areas.
Mr. Wright noted that quarterly progress reports on these goals will be posted on
the Town's website for transparency.
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Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-18 adopting the
Town of Trophy Club FY 2026 Business Plan. Council Member Beach seconded the
motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Rowe
VOTE:
6-0-1
7. Consider an ordinance adopting the FY 2026 Annual Budget for the fiscal year
beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 making appropriations for
each fund and department. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
April Duvall, Director of Finance, presented the FY 2026 Proposed Budget and FY
2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program noting the following:
• Proposed tax rate: $0.412864
• Revenues: $17.5M General Fund; $27.5M all funds
• Expenditures: $31.3M total; $17.7M General Fund
• Key changes:
o 3% COLA, merit increases, step increases, market adjustments
o 25% increase in Fire/EMS funding (NEFDA dues)
o $140K reduction in Community Development (one-time plan review)
o Transition to new Harvest Festival; $20K arts programming; $100K
tourism incentive
o Addition of one police position in CCPD budget
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Ordinance No. 2025-27 adopting the FY
2026 Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30,
2026 making appropriations for each fund and department. Council Member Beach
seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, ADOPTING AND
APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2025
AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 20269 AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EACH
DEPARTMENT, PROJECT, OPERATION, ACTIVITY, PURCHASE, ACCOUNT, AND
OTHER EXPENDITURES; PROVIDING FOR EMERGENCY EXPENDITURES AND
EXPENDITURES AS ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE LAW; PROVIDING FOR FILING OF
DOCUMENTS; REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Rowe
VOTE:
6-0-1
8. Consider a resolution adopting the FY 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program.
(April Duvall, Director of Finance)
April Duval, Director Finance, presented the FY 2025-26 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP), noting it was previously reviewed at the August 8 work session and the
August 25 budget hearing. The CIP serves as a long-term planning tool for infrastructure
and facility investments and provides a six -year project outlook. Highlights of this year's
program include.-
0 Street improvements on Forest Hill Drive, Paint Rock Court, Palmetto
Court, and Oakmont.
• Sidewalk enhancements along Skyline Drive & Creekside.
• Street lighting upgrades on Bobcat Boulevard and Parkview.
• Public safety and infrastructure investments including crosswalk flasher
upgrades, mobile vehicle barriers, drones for public safety operations, and
new outdoor warning sirens.
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Resolution No. 2025-19 adopting the FY
2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program. Council Member Beach seconded the motion.
The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance levying municipal ad valorem
taxes for FY 2026 from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 at the rate of
$0.412864 per $100 assessed valuation on all taxable property within the
corporate limits of the Town of Trophy Club. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
Conduct Public Hearing
Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
April Duval, Director of Finance, presented the item.
No one spoke in favor or opposition.
Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 7:38 p.m.
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Consider Ordinance Approval
Council Member Beach moved that the property tax rate be increased by the
adoption of a tax rate of $0.412864, which is effectively a 0.627 percent decrease in the
tax rate; and further move to approve an ordinance fixing and levying municipal ad
valorem taxes for the fiscal year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September
30, 2026, and for each fiscal year thereafter until otherwise provided, at the rate of $0.
412864 per $100 assessed valuation on all taxable property within the corporate limits of
the Town of Trophy Club as of January 1, 2025. Council Member Sheridan seconded the
motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-28
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AFFIXING AND
LEVYING MUNICIPAL AD VALOREM TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING
OCTOBER 1, 2025 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 20269 AND FOR EACH FISCAL
YEAR THEREAFTER UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED, AT A RATE OF $0.412864
PER ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION ON ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN;
DIRECTING THE ASSESSMENT THEREOF TO PROVIDE REVENUES FOR THE
PAYMENT OF CURRENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE EXPENSES AND
INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TOWN; APPROVING THE TAX RATE AND LEVY AND
NOTIFYING THE PUBLIC THAT THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE; PROVIDING
FOR DUE AND DELINQUENT DATES TOGETHER WITH PENALTIES AND
INTEREST; PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT TO THE TOWN ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR;
PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND INTEREST; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR ENGROSSMENT AND
ENROLLMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
Rowe
VOTE:
6-0-1
10. Consider ratifying the property tax increase included in the FY 2026 Budget. (April
Duvall, Director of Finance)
April Duval, Director of Finance, explained that under Local Government Code
Section 102.007, a separate ratification vote is required when a budget generates more
property tax revenue than the prior year. For FY 2025-26, the adopted tax rate of
$0.412864 per $100 of taxable value ($0.309764 for maintenance and operations and
$0.103100 for interest and sinking) will raise approximately $562,699 more in property
tax revenue than the previous year, a 5.26% increase, including $50,404 from new
property.
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Council Member Flynn moved to ratify the property tax revenue increase reflected
in the FY 2026 Budget. This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's
budget by $562,699 or 5.26%, and of that amount, $50,404 is tax revenue to be raised
from new property added to the tax roll this year. Council Member Sheridan seconded the
motion.
ROLL CALL VOTE
AYES:
Bauer, Beach,
NAPES:
None
ABSENT:
Rowe
VOTE:
6-0-1
Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
EXECUTIVE SESSION/OPEN SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into a
Closed Executive Session at 7:42 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 7:52 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 Attorney. No Action Taken.
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Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meetipg,,,at 7:52 p.m.
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Attest:
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Tammy Dixon, T S cr ark
Mayor