01.12.2026 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club
Town Council Work Session and Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes — January 12, 2026, 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
Rhylan Rowe, Mayor Pro Tern
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
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Brandon Wright, Town Manager
Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary
Dean Roggia, Town Attorney
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Denise Deprato, Director of Human Resources
Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager
Jill Lind, Director of Communications
April Duvall, Director of Finance
Chase Ellis, Director of Parks and Recreation
Jason Wise, Fire Chief
Patrick Arata, Chief of Police
WORK SESSION ITEM
1. Discussion regarding draft ordinance recommendations to amend sections of
Article 12 "Traffic and Vehicles" including replacing a new Article 12.06
"Micromobility Devices" to provide and maintain resident safety on streets,
sidewalks, and other public places. (Patrick Arata, Chief of Police)
Chief Arata led the discussion on the proposed micromobility ordinance addressing
golf carts, electric bicycles, and electric scooters.
Council discussed the proposed provisions related to golf carts, including:
• Removing references to child passenger safety seat system requirements.
• Requiring seatbelts for children under the age of 14.
• Incorporating state law requirements that golf cart operators be at least 16
years old and possess a valid driver's license.
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Council discussed proposed provisions related to micromobility devices, including
electric bicycles and electric scooters:
• Retaining helmet requirements for riders as presented.
• Clarifying the applicability of a 15-mile-per-hour speed limit on all public
sidewalks.
• Requiring lighting and reflectors for nighttime operation.
• Including restrictions on the use of distracting devices.
• Including restrictions on inhibiting traffic.
• Including a penalties section, with legal counsel reviewing applicable state law
limits on citation amounts.
Council also discussed education and outreach efforts to develop an informational
e-scooter/e-bike flyer for distribution at Town Hall and by police officers and to consider
mailing educational materials to all residences.
Staff advised the proposed micromobility ordinance, based on Council discussion,
will be brought back for consideration at the February 23, 2026, meeting.
ADJOURN WORK SESSION
Mayor Tiffany adjourned the work session at 6:47 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
INVOCATION
Pastor Joel Quile, Bara Church led the invocation.
PLEDGES
Council Member Sheridan led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas
Flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Patricia Keefer submitted public comment via email regarding the construction
project on Forest Hill.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
2. Neighborhood Golf Cart Christmas Decoration Contest Awards
Stacy Stover provided an overview of a neighborhood golf cart parade held in
December, noting community participation, donated prizes, and a food drive benefiting
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the GRACE food pantry. She shared that Town Manager Brandon Wright assisted as a
judge and expressed interest in continuing the event in the future.
3. Proclamation recognizing the Byron Nelson Bobcats Volleyball Team
Mayor Tiffany read aloud the proclamation recognizing the Byron Nelson Bobcats
Volleyball Team for winning back-to-back UIL 6A state championships, completing an
undefeated 42-0 season in 2025, and being named national champions by MaxPreps for
the second consecutive year, and presented the proclamation to the team.
4. Proclamation recognizing U.S. Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram Day
Council Member Ash read aloud a proclamation recognizing Nathan Gage Ingram
for his heroic military service and ultimate sacrifice, posthumously honoring his valor as
a U.S. Navy SEAL and proclaiming January 12, 2026, as U.S. Navy SEAL Nathan Gage
Ingram Day in the Town of Trophy Club.
5. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Council Member Sheridan reminded residents of the upcoming 2026 elections,
encouraged participation in the March primary election, and directed the public to the
Denton County Elections website for additional information.
Mayor Tiffany thanked residents, Council, Town staff, volunteers, and community
partners for their contributions to the Town, and noting the importance of civic
engagement and community involvement, and expressed appreciation for the strong
sense of community as the Town looks ahead to 2026.
b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright provided an update on upcoming community events,
projects and meetings:
® Town Council Retreat — January 22-23, 2026, at Town Hall, to review the FY 2026
business plan, five-year strategic plan, draft Parks Master Plan, and to receive
emergency management training; the retreat is open to the public.
® May 2, 2026, General Election — Residents were encouraged to prepare for the
upcoming election for Mayor, Council Member Place 1, and Council Member Place
2. Candidate filing opens January 14 and closes February 13 at 5:00 p.m.;
additional information is available on the Town's website.
® Announced the promotion of Tamara Smith to Assistant Town Manager.
® Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings:
o January 20, —Parks and Recreation Board, 6:00 p.m.
o January 28 — Economic Development Corporation, 6:00 p.m.
o January 29 — Trophy Club Council for Arts & Culture, 6:00 p.m.
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• No Council Meeting —January 22, 2026 (Council Retreat).
• Next Council Meeting —February 9, 2026.
• Town Office Closure — Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther
King Jr. Day; public safety services will remain available.
c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney)
Town Attorney Dean Roggia provided an overview of the approval process of
economic development projects. He explained since Trophy Club has a population under
20,000, projects recommended by the Type B Economic Development Corporation
require two readings under state law, and that EDC expenditures are treated as projects
out of an abundance of caution to ensure statutory compliance.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Tiffany requested item 9 be removed from Consent Agenda.
6. Consider approval of the December 8, 2025, Town Council work session and
regular meeting minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
7. Consider an ordinance authorizing and calling for a general election to be held on
May 2, 2026 and, if required, a runoff election on June 13, 2026 for the purpose of
electing a mayor and council members to Town Council Place 1 and Town Council
Place 2; and establishing procedures for the election; and providing an effective
date. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary). The caption of the ordinance reads as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND CALLING FOR A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON MAY 29 2026 AND, IF REQUIRED, A RUNOFF ELECTION ON JUNE 139 20269 FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO TOWN
COUNCIL PLACE 1 AND TOWN COUNCIL PLACE 2; PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND
DESIGNATING THE LOCATIONS AND MANNER OF CONDUCTING THE ELECTION
TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENTS FOR
ELECTION SERVICES WITH DENTON AND TARRANT COUNTIES; AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
8. Consider an ordinance authorizing and calling a special election to be held on May
21 2026 for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the Town of Trophy
Club, Texas, a ballot proposition to reauthorize the Street Maintenance Sales and
Use Tax at the rate of one-fourth of one percent; and establishing procedures for
the election; and providing an effective date. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) The
caption of the ordinance reads as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
MAY 29 2026 FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF
THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB A BALLOT PROPOSITION TO REAUTHORIZE A
LOCAL SALES AND USE TAX AT THE RATE OF ONE-FOURTH OF ONE PERCENT
FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MUNICIPAL STREETS; PROVIDING BALLOT
PROPOSITION LANGUAGE; PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND DESIGNATING THE
LOCATIONS AND MANNER OF CONDUCTING THE ELECTION TO BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTION
SERVICES WITH DENTON AND TARRANT COUNTIES; AUTHORIZING NECESSARY
ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
9. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a professional
services agreement with Davey Resource Group, Inc. for a tree inventory and
management plan and tree maintenance services in an amount not to exceed
$100,000. (Chase Ellis, Director of Parks & Recreation). Removed from Consent.
10. Consider an ordinance amending the FY 2026 Budget to increase expenditures by
$8,000 .for utility costs associated with the facility use agreement for the Activity
Center. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) The caption of the ordinance reads as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-03
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE TOWN'S ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1, 20259 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 20265 AS
ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE NO. 2025-27, AND AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO.
2025-349 BY PROVIDING FOR ADJUSTMENTS TO THE GENERAL FUND;
PROVIDING THAT EXPENDITURES FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR SHALL BE MADE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGET, AS AMENDED; PROVIDING THAT
THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
11. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute an expenditure for the Town's
annual allocation for the 2026 Denton Central Appraisal Districts budget in the
amount of $88,453.51. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Consent Items 6-8, and 10-11. Council
Member Beach seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
7-0
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9. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a professional
services agreement with Davey Resource Group, Inc. for a tree inventory and
management plan and tree maintenance services in an amount not to exceed
$100,000. (Chase Ellis, Director of Parks &Recreation).
Mayor Tiffany pulled the item from the consent to highlight the Town's emphasis
on tree preservation and maintenance and asked staff to present.
Chase Ellis, Director of Parks and Recreation, provided an overview of a proposed
tree inventory and assessment program focused on evaluating tree health, species, and
conditions to support long-term maintenance and replacement planning using updated
technology.
Council Member Beach moved to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and
execute a professional services agreement with Davey Resource Group, Inc. for a tree
inventory and management plan and tree maintenance services in an amount not to
exceed $100,000.. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion.
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
7-0
12. Case PP-26-001 The Trails (Preliminary Plat)
Consider a preliminary plat request for an 18-lot single-family residential
subdivision, known as "The Trails", consisting of approximately 7.603 acres of
property generally located north of Macquarie Street and Milson's Point Drive,
situated in the Thomas J. Allen Survey, Abstract No. 7, and JS Kenley Survey,
Abstract No. 1641, City of Trophy Club, Denton County, TX (Matt Cox, Director of
Community Development)
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the item and explained
that the plat includes tracts to be owned and maintained by the homeowners association,
as well as a tract to be conveyed to the Town to preserve the existing linear trail system.
He stated that staff and the Town Attorney recommended approval of the preliminary plat
with the condition that a zoning amendment to PD-27 be completed prior to final plat
approval to address ownership and access easement issues.
Mike Biggs, Chairman of the Planning and zoning Commission stated that the
Commission had previously reviewed the item in detail during the PD amendment process
and unanimously recommended approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the stated
conditions being met.
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Council Member Sheridan moved to approve the preliminary plat for an 18-lot single-
family residential subdivision, known as "The Trails" with the condition that a zoning
amendment to PD-27 be completed prior to final plat approval to address ownership and
access easement issues. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
7-0
13. Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance repealing Subsection (C),
"Permit Required and Annual Permit Fee Established," of Section 14.02.252 "Sale
of Alcoholic Beverages," of Division 5, "Supplementary District Regulations," of
Article 14.02, Zoning Ordinance of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Code of
Ordinances by repealing provisions related to local alcohol permits and fees in
order to comply with state law. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development)
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the item.
Conduct Public Hearing
Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
No one spoke in favor or opposition.
Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 7:45 p.m.
Consider Ordinance Approval
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-04 repealing
Subsection (C), "Permit Required and Annual Permit Fee Established," of Section
14.02.252 "Sale of Alcoholic Beverages," of Division 5, "Supplementary District
Regulations," of Article 14.02, Zoning Ordinance of Chapter 14, "Zoning," of the Code of
Ordinances by repealing provisions related to local alcohol permits and fees in order to
comply with state law. Council Member Beach seconded the motion. The caption of the
ordinance reads as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-04
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, REPEALING
SUBSECTION (C), "PERMIT REQUIRED AND ANNUAL PERMIT FEE
ESTABLISHED," OF SECTION 14.02.252, "SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES,"
OF DIVISION 5, "SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS," OF ARTICLE 14.02,
"ZONING ORDINANCE," OF CHAPTER 14, "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, BY REPEALING PROVISIONS
RELATED TO LOCAL ALCOHOL PERMITS AND FEES IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH
STATE LAPROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
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ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY 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 FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
7-0
Town Secretary Dixon read aloud Items 14 and 15, providing the first and second
readings of the resolution.
14. First Reading: Consider a resolution approving a professional services
agreement between the Town of Trophy Club, the Economic Development
Corporation and Catalyst Commercial, Inc. for economic development advisory
and real estate brokerage services for the small area plan in a not -to -exceed
amount of $77,000 for advisory services and a 4% disposition fee for brokerage
services. (Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager) No Action Taken.
15. Second Reading: Consider a resolution approving a professional services
agreement between the Town of Trophy Club, the Economic Development
Corporation and Catalyst Commercial, Inc. for economic development advisory
and real estate brokerage services for the small area plan in a not -to -exceed
amount of $77,000 for advisory services and a 4% disposition fee for brokerage
services. (Tamara Smith, Assistant to the Town Manager)
Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager presented the item.
Council Member Sheridan asked questions related to the brokerage provisions,
intermediary language, and compensation structure.
Jason Claunch answered questions from Council regarding the roles of Catalyst
Commercial and CORE Location Advisory, state real estate requirements, and the
advisory and brokerage fee components.
Mayor Pro Tem Rowe moved to approve Resolution 2026-01 approving a
professional services agreement between the Town of Trophy Club, the Economic
Development Corporation and Catalyst Commercial, Inc. for economic development
advisory and real estate brokerage services for the small area plan in a not -to -exceed
amount of $77,000 for advisory services and a 4% disposition fee for brokerage services.
Council Member Flynn seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as
follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, APPROVING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB, TEXAS, THE TROPHY CLUB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
AND CATALYST COMMERCIAL, INC., IN THE NOT -TO -EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$777000.00 FOR ADVISORY SERVICES AND A 4% DISPOSITION FEE FOR REAL
ESTATE BROKERAGE SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: Sheridan
ABSENT: None
VOTE: 6-1
16. Consider a resolution adopting updated Town Council Rules of Procedure and
providing for amendments. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright explained that the proposed amendments to the Town
Council Rules of Procedure implement Council's prior direction to relocate provisions
applicable to elected officials from Human Resources policies into the Rules of
Procedure, including updates related to confidentiality, ethics, travel and training, and
applicability to boards and commissions.
Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to approve Resolution 2026-02 adopting updated
Town Council Rules of Procedure and providing for amendments. Council Member Flynn
seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION 2025-04; ADOPTING UPDATED TOWN
COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
7-0
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17. Consider a resolution adopting an updated Town of Trophy Club Boards and
Commissions Manual and providing for amendments. (Tammy Dixon, Town
Secretary)
Town Secretary Dixon explained that staff reviewed and updated the Boards and
Commissions Manual to align with the updated Council Rules of Procedure, clarify
representation standards, and reflect recent Council actions regarding membership of the
Building Standards Commission and the TIRZ Board.
Council Member Flynn moved to approve Resolution 2026-03 adopting an updated
Town of Trophy Club Boards and Commissions Manual and providing for amendments.
Mayor Pro Tern Rowe seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, REPEALING RESOLUTION 2024-24; ADOPTING AN UPDATED TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MANUAL; PROVIDING FOR
AMENDMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATEVOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
Beach
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
6-1
EXECUTIVE SESSION/OPEN SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into
a Closed Executive Session at 8:08 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 8:14 p.m.
in accordance with the Texas Government Code regarding:
Section 551.071 Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding pending or
contemplated litigation:
a) Trophy Club v. Liming Hu, et al. (Chi Kung Foot Spa)
Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to authorize the Town Manager to execute a
settlement agreement with Chi Kung Foot Spa as discussed in executive session.
Council Member Flynn seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES:
Bauer, Beach, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES:
None
ABSENT:
None
VOTE:
7-0
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Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m.
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