08.10.2026 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club
Town Council Work Session and Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes, August 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL WORK SESSION TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Mayor Tiffany called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Rhylan Rowe, Mayor Pro Tern
Sean Nelson, Council Member Place 1
T. Clark Simmons, 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 Rogg ia, Town Attorney
Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager
April Duvall, Director of Finance
Chase Ellis, Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Patrick Arata, Chief of Police
Jason Wise, Fire Chief
WORK SESSION ITEM
1. Presentation and discussion of updates on the gateway, water tower, and
wayfinding signage design project. (Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager)
Assistant Town Manager Tamara Smith introduced the Wayfinding Master Plan
and provided an overview of the project's goals. Town Manager Brandon Wright clarified
that the purpose of the work session was to review the overall vision and direction of the
Master Plan, with implementation, funding, and project phasing to be considered
separately.
Chris Callahan with Olsson, Inc. presented the proposed Master Plan, including
gateway monuments, directional and wayfinding signage, civic and park markers, water
tower concepts, school -related elements, existing signage improvements, maintenance
standards, and preliminary cost estimates.
The Council discussed the proposed designs, costs, funding, scope, and
prioritization of improvements. Following the discussion, staff was directed to remove
costs from the Master Plan; include the Opinions of Probable Costs, Water Tower
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Designs, and ISD Monument as side reports; include provisions for reviewing travel speed
and appropriate signage sizing during the construction design phase; and outline the use
of Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for eligible signage.
Staff will incorporate the Council's feedback into the Master Plan for consideration
in September.
Mayor Tiffany adjourned the work session at 6:51 p.m.
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER (immediately following Work Session or
7:00 p.m., whichever is later)
Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Joel Quile, Bara Church, led the invocation.
Council Member Ash led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas
Flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were none.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
1. Lillian and Patrick O'Donnell
Resident Lillian O'Donnel and her husband, Patrick, shared her need for a kidney
transplant and encouraged the community to help spread awareness about living kidney
donation and donor opportunities. They provided information and resources for those
interested in learning more or helping connect Lillian with a potential donor and urged the
community to become familiar with the symptoms of kidney disease.
2. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Council Member Nelson expressed appreciation to the Trophy Club Police and
Fire Departments following recent ride-alongs and tours and shared that he attended the
Texas Municipal League orientation for newly elected officials, noting the experience
provided valuable insight into municipal operations and upcoming legislative issues.
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Mayor Tiffany thanked the community, parents, and students for their patience and
cooperation with traffic during the ongoing Bobcat Boulevard construction. She
encouraged everyone to continue working together to help traffic flow safely and
efficiently.
b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright recognized Parks Director Chase Ellis, who was selected
as one of 26 professionals nationwide to join the American Academy for Park and
Recreation Administration (AAPRA) Class of 2026 Fellows. The fellowship is one of the
profession's highest honors and recognizes distinguished leaders for their service,
leadership, and contributions to parks, recreation, and conservation.
Town Manager Wright provided an update on upcoming community events,
projects and meetings:
• Upcoming Board Meetings:
o August 12, Economic Development Corporation, 6:00 p.m.
o August 13, Planning and Zoning Commission, 6:00 p.m.
o August 17, Parks and Recreation Board, 6:00 p.m.
o August 27, Trophy Club Council for Arts & Culture, 6:00 p.m.
• Breakfast with Tiffany, August 17 th , Tom Thumb Starbucks, 9:00 a.m.
c) Quick Civic Tip
Town Attorney Dean Roggia explained the property tax rate process, noting that
Council's consideration of the tax rate calculations was an initial step required by state
law and did not constitute adoption of the tax rate. He noted that the final tax rate would
be considered at a future public hearing.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consider approval of the minutes of the July 17, 2026 Town Council Retreat and
the July 27, 2026 Town Council Work Session and Regular Meeting. (Tammy
Dixon, Town Secretary)
5. Consider setting a public hearing for the FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget on August
24) 2026 at 7:00 pm. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
6. Consider a resolution of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas accepting the 2026
appraisal rolls from Denton and Tarrant Counties. (April Duvall, Director of
Finance). The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, ACCEPTING THE 2026 APPRAISAL ROLL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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8. Consider ratifying the renewal of an existing one-year agreement with LaTour Tree
Service, Inc. for FY 2026, and authorizing the Town Manager to renew the
agreement for two (2) additional one-year terms during FY 2027 and FY 2028 for
as needed creek inspections, maintenance, and sediment and debris removal in
an annual amount not to exceed $70,000 each fiscal year, subject to annual
appropriations during FY 2027 and FY 2028, and authorizing the Town Manager
to execute related documents. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development)
Council Member Ash 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 accepting the submission of the notice of a no -new -revenue tax rate of
$0.413391 per $100 taxable valuation and avoter-approval tax rate of $0.423905
per $100 taxable valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and
ending September 30, 2027, setting a public hearing on Monday, September 14,
2026 at 7:00 pm for an ad valorem tax rate not -to -exceed $0.423905 per $100
taxable valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending
September 30, 2027. (April Duvall, Director of Finance)
Director of Finance April Duvall presented the required property tax rate
calculations and recommended a proposed not -to -exceed tax rate of $0.423905, the
voter -approval rate, to preserve Council's flexibility while maintaining the current direction
of a flat tax rate. She noted that the final tax rate would be considered at the September
145 2026, public hearing.
Council Member Rowe moved to accept the submission of the notice of a no -new -
revenue tax rate of $0.413391 per $100 taxable valuation and a voter -approval tax rate
of $0.423905 per $100 taxable valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026
and ending September 30, 2027, and set a public hearing on Monday, September 14,
2026 at 7:00 pm for an ad valorem tax rate not -to -exceed $0.423905 per $100 taxable
valuation for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 and ending September 30, 2027.
Council Member Nelson seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
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Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meeting at 7:23 p.m.
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