03.26.2026 TC Arts Council MinutesMinutes From Regular Session
Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture
For the Town of Trophy Club
Location: 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
The Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Regular Session on March 26,
2026. The meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT:
Peter Steinmetz
Jean Frazier
Brandi Morris
Kimbra Fox
Melissa Eason
Hernan Bahamon
Member
Vice Chairperson
Member
Member
Chairperson
Member
ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERS' ABSENT:
Amye Stacy Secretary
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Tamara Smith Assistant Town Manager
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Chairperson Eason called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and noted a quorum.
REGULAR SESSION
Consider approval of the January 29, 2026, Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture Meeting and
Work Session Minutes.
Agenda Item: Consider approval of the January 29, 2026, Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture
Meeting Minutes
Motion: Member Steinmetz motioned for approval.
Seconded by: Bahamon seconded.
Vote: All in favor -Motion passed unanimously. (416-0). 1 member absent
1.Agenda Item: Discuss action items from the January 29, 2026, Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture
Meeting.
The Council discussed the infographic design and agreed to standardize branding across all materials,
approving the use of a consistent header and design format aligned with the pull-up banner. The
partnership with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) was also discussed, including the project scope
and approach. The process will begin with identifying potential historical items, followed by preliminary
research to determine their significance and review by the Arts Council. The Council will then select items
for deeper research, after which UTA will provide a final report to the Arts Council. The Arts Council will
prepare and present this initiative to the Town Council. The project timeline is targeted for completion
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prior to October 1, with opportunities for the Arts Council to share information at community events
through booths or tents. Areas of interest include the origins of the Trophy Club name, the role of Ben
Hogan and the golf course, early settlement patterns and migration routes, and key historical milestones
and transitions.
Action Items
•Tamara will edit the infographic to use the official Town branding, simplify design, improve readability by
removing gradients and low-contrast areas, ensure consistency with all materials, add the URL in addition
to the QR code already on the document.
•Tamara will create a list of public art currently in Trophy Club.
•Tamara to meet with Hannah from UTA about Historian Project
o Interest areas:
■ Origins of Trophy Club name
■ Role of Ben Hogan and the golf course
■ Early settlement patterns and migration routes
■ Key historical milestones and transitions
o Timeline:
■ Before October 1, 2026
■ Goal: Present progress/results at community events
o Scope/Approach
■ Initial identification of potential historical items
■ Preliminary research and significance review
■ Council selects items for deeper research
■ Final report and recommendations
■ Avoid eliminating items too early
■ Provide updates throughout the process
o Project Goals
■ Identify and document historical sites and structures
■ Significant events and timelines
■ Historical markers/plaques
■ Wayfinding signage aligned with branding
■ Story of Trophy Club
•Early settlement
•Development timeline
•Transition to master-planned community
•Key landmarks and cultural elements
Next Meeting will be held on May 27, 2026.
ADJOURN
Adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager Melissa Eason, Chairperson
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