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05.13.2026 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club Town Council Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor Rhylan Rowe, Mayor Pro Tern Jeff Beach, Council Member Place 2 (prior to canvassing election) Dennis Sheridan, Council Member Place 3 Garry Ash, Council Member Place 5 Steve Flynn, Council Member Place 6 Sean Nelson, Council Member Place 1 (after canvassing election) T. Clark Simmons, Council Member Place 2 (after canvassing election) COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT Stacey Bauer, Council Member Place 1 (prior to canvassing election) STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Brandon Wright, Town Manager Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary Dean Roggia, Town Attorney Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager April Duvall, Director of Finance Chase Ellis, Director of Parks and Recreation Jason Wise, Fire Chief Matt Cox, Director of Community Development Patrick Arata, Chief of Police CANVASS OF MAY 2, 2026, GENERAL AND SPECIAL ELECTIONS 1. Consider an ordinance canvassing returns and declaring the results of the special election held on May 2, 2026, for the reauthorization of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance and repair in the Town of Trophy Club at the rate of one -quarter of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary, stated the special election was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with 1263 ballots cast in the election (11.84%) and that the proposition received the following votes: Town Council Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026 Page 2 Early Voting Election Da Total* Percentage For 674 337 1011 81.66 Against 148 79 227 18.34 Council Member Flynn moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-13 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held on May 2, 2026, for the reauthorization of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance and repair in the Town of Trophy Club at the rate of one -quarter of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets. Council Member Beach seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-13 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD MAY 2, 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; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. Consider an ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the election results of a General Election held on May 2, 2026, for the purposes of electing a Mayor and Council Members Places 1 and 2. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) Town Secretary Dixon, stated the general election was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, with 1263 ballots cast in the election (11.84%) and that each of the candidates received the following votes: MAYOR Candidate Early Votin Election Da Total* Percentage Jenee Molacek 175 100 275 21.86 Jeannette Tiffany 659 324 983 78.14 COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 1 Candidate Early Votin Election Da 316 Total* 956 Percentage 100 Sean Nelson 640 COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 2 Candidate Early Votin Election Da Total* Percentage T. Clark Simmons 638 306 944 100 Town Council Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026 Page 3 Ms. Dixon stated the elected members of the Town Council for Mayor and Council Member Places 1 and 2, for a term of three years each, subject to taking the Oath of Office, were as follows: • Mayor, Jeannette Tiffany • Council Member Place 1, Sean Nelson • Council Member Place 2, T. Clark Simmons Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-14 canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a General Election held May 2, 2026, for the purposes of electing a Mayor and Council Members Places 1 and 2 and providing an effective date. Council Member Sheridan seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-14 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, CANVASSING RETURNS AND DECLARING RESULTS OF A GENERAL ELECTION HELD MAY 25 20265 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER PLACES 1 AND 2 OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. Issue Certificates of Election and administer the oath of office for reelected/elected officials. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) Mayor Tiffany issued Certificates of Election to herself, Sean Nelson, newly elected Council Member Place 1, and T. Clark Simmons, newly elected Council Member Place 2. Judge Greg Bertrand administered the Oath of Office to each elected official. RECOGNITION OF AND REMARKS FROM OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS The council honored outgoing council member Jeff Beach for his decade of dedicated service to the town, including his roles on the Zoning Board of Adjustment and Planning & Zoning commission. Mayor Tiffany recessed the meeting at 7:18 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 7:22 p.m. REMARKS FROM RE-ELECTED/NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Nelson thanked community leaders and family for their support, expressed honor in serving on the Trophy Club council, and shared his guiding principles and approach to public service. Council Member Clark shared his background as a military veteran, expressed his commitment to serving the Trophy Club community, and emphasized his values of duty, leadership, and responsive public service. Town Council Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026 Page 4 Mayor Tiffany outlined her vision for the next three years, focusing on deepening civic engagement through improved communication, volunteerism, and community -driven dialogue. INVOCATION Chaplain David Impwi, led the invocation. PLEDGES Mayor Pro Tem Rowe led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT a) Update from Town Council Members Mayor Tiffany announced the launch of a community behavioral health needs assessment survey, encouraged residents to participate and share it with others, and explained that the feedback would help guide future outreach and community health initiatives. Council Member Sheridan encouraged residents to begin volunteering and work with the Stars and Stripes committee in preparation for the Fourth of July planting of the flags. Council Member Flynn commented on the strong turnout and success of the Touch a Truck event and both National Day of Prayer services, noting positive community participation and appreciation for those involved. Council Member Nelson reminded residents about the upcoming runoff election voting dates and clarified that the runoff includes both Democratic and Republican primary races. b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Town Manager Wright provided an update on upcoming community events, projects and meetings: • June 12, Movie in the Park, Harmony Park. Activities begin at 8:00 p.m., including a capuchin monkey meet -and -greet with photo opportunities. Movie screening of Town Council Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026 Page 5 Jumanji (1995) begins at 8:45 p.m. Admission is free; food and treats will be available for purchase from 1956 Pizza, Zookies Cookies, and the concession stand. • Upcoming Board and Commission Meetings: o May 18, Parks & Recreation Board meeting, 6:00 p.m. o May 20, Economic Development Corporation meeting, 6:00 p.m. o May 21, Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, 6:00 p.m. o May 27, Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture meeting, 6:00 p.m. o June 2, Crime Control & Prevention District meeting, 6:00 p.m. o June 4, Planning and Zoning meeting, 6:00 p.m. • May 18, Breakfast with Tiffany at the Tom Thumb Starbucks, 9:00 a.m. • May 25, Town offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services will remain in full operation. • May 25, Memorial Day Ceremony, Medlin Cemetery, 10:00 a.m. • Tuesday, May 26, Town Council Regular Meeting Town Manager Wright also mentioned the community pool will reopen to the public on May 23 following renovations, noting that most improvements will be completed for the start of the summer season. c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney) Town Attorney Dean Roggia provided a brief overview of Trophy Club's Home Rule Charter requirements for council voting procedures, explaining quorum rules and noting that most council actions require approval by at least four members, with some matters requiring a supermajority vote. CONSENT AGENDA 5. Consider approval of the April 27, 2026, Town Council regular meeting minutes. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 INDIVIDUAL ITEMS 6. Consider an ordinance for the Town of Trophy Club approving the annual rate for solid waste and recycling services from the Town's franchise vendor, Community Waste Disposal, effective June 1, 2026. (Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager) Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager, presented the item. Town Council Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026 Page 6 Mayor Pro Tem Rowe moved to approve an ordinance for the Town of Trophy Club approving the annual rate for solid waste and recycling services from the Town's franchise vendor, Community Waste Disposal, effective June 1, 2026. Council Member Ash seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION A1.017 "SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING FEES" OF ARTICLE A1.000 "GENERAL PROVISIONS" OF APPENDIX A "FEE SCHEDULE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS TO UPDATE THE FEES TO BE EFFECTIVE JUNE 11 2026; PROVIDING THIS ORDINANCE IS CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAPES: None VOTE: 7-0 7. Consider the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Mayor Tiffany stated per the Town's Charter, the Council shall elect one of its members as Mayor Pro Tem at its first meeting after the election, she then outlined the procedures for nominations. Council Member Sheridan nominated Council Member Rowe. Council Member Simmons seconded the nomination. No further nominations were made. Mayor Tiffany called for a vote on the nomination of Council Member Rowe as Mayor Pro Tem. VOTE ON NOMINATION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 EXECUTIVE SESSION/REGULAR SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into a Closed Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened into Regular Session at 9:16 p.m. in accordance with the Texas Government Code regarding: Section 551.072: Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property generally located near the intersection of Trophy Club Drive and Trophy Lakes. No Action Taken. Town Council Meeting Minutes — May 13, 2026 lzem* Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meeting'aj_9-.16 p.m. 7 R 0 ne Attest: 0 Tammy Dixon own Secretary Mayor