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08.24.2026 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club Town Council Work Session and Regular Meeting Meeting Minutes, August 24, 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 Roggia, Town Attorney Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager April Duvall, Director of Finance Jill Lind, Director of Communications & Marketing 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 regarding the Town's Strategic Plan initiative to uphold housing standards through the development of policies to enhance and enforce residential property upkeep standards, including review of current regulations and potential policy direction. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development) Matt Cox, Director of Community Development, presented the item and answered questions. Following the discussion, the Council provided direction for staff and the Town Attorney to prepare recommended ordinance amendments and return to Council for consideration on the following: • Commercial Vehicles: Retain the existing regulations and add language addressing towing. • Junked Vehicles: Update the ordinance to reflect current State law; otherwise, retain the existing regulations. Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 2 • Garbage Carts: Clarify the ordinance to require carts to be stored along the side of the house rather than in front of the house. • Dead Trees: Use the Grapevine ordinance as the preferred model and review the language regarding removal and abatement, including hazards to persons or property. • Ground Cover and Grass Height: Add sidewalks to the areas protected from erosion and sediment and reduce the maximum allowable grass and weed height from 12 inches to 10 inches. • Noise: Develop an objective standard that includes a measurable decibel level and distance requirement, and review standards used by other municipalities. • Public Input: No additional surveys or focus groups were requested; however, staff was directed to provide additional public awareness when the proposed amendments return to Council to allow interested residents an opportunity to provide input. ADJOURN WORK SESSION Mayor Tiffany adjourned the work session at 6:56 p.m. CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. INVOCATION Rev. Bill Eason, Fellowship United Methodist Church, led the invocation. PLEDGES Council Member Nelson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas Flags. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Mayor Tiffany recognized Carter Fox and Abby Magard, two young Trophy Club residents attending the meeting, and welcomed their interest in local government and community involvement. 2. Working for You... Trophy Club a) Update from Town Council Members There were none provided. Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 3 b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Town Manager Wright recognized Assistant Town Secretary Maggie McCormick- Krukowski and introduced Lindsay Rawlinson, President of the North Texas Municipal Clerks Association (NTMCA), who presented Ms. McCormick-Krukowski with the NTMCA Assistant City Secretary of the Year Award. He also highlighted upcoming community events and meetings: • Patriot Day Ceremony, September 11, 8:45 a.m. at Trophy Club Fire Station • Doggie Dive -In, September 12, 9:00 — 11:00 a.m., Trophy Club Community Pool • Arts Council meeting, August 27, 6 p.m. He reminded residents that Town offices will be closed on September 7 in observance of Labor Day, while Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services will remain in operation. c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney) Town Attorney Roggia provided a Quick Civic Tip regarding defeasance of municipal debt. He explained that Chapter 1207 of the Texas Government Code allows a municipality to provide for the payment or early redemption of outstanding debt by setting aside sufficient funds, after which that portion of the debt is effectively considered provided for and no longer remains an outstanding obligation. CONSENT AGENDA 3. Consider approval of the minutes of the August 10, 2026 Town Council Work Session and Regular Meeting. (Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary) 4. Consider an ordinance approving a negotiated settlement between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division regarding the company's 2026 Rate Review Mechanism filing. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT BETWEEN THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE ("ACSC") AND ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION REGARDING THE COMPANY'S 2026 RATE REVIEW MECHANISM FILING; DECLARING EXISTING RATES TO BE UNREASONABLE; ADOPTING TARIFFS THAT REFLECT RATE ADJUSTMENTS CONSISTENT WITH THE NEGOTIATED SETTLEMENT; FINDING THE RATES TO BE SET BY THE ATTACHED SETTLEMENT TARIFFS TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE AND IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST; APPROVING AN ATTACHMENT ESTABLISHING A BENCHMARK FOR PENSIONS AND RETIREE MEDICAL BENEFITS; REQUIRING THE COMPANY TO REIMBURSE Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 4 ACSC'S REASONABLE RATEMAKING EXPENSES; DETERMINING THAT THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT; ADOPTING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS ORDINANCE TO THE COMPANY AND THE ACSC'S LEGAL COUNSEL. 5. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Whitlock Building Services, LLC for janitorial services for Trophy Club Town Hall, Police Department, and Fire Station Administrative Offices in an annual amount of $60,600, plus a one-time initial detail cleaning fee of $2,040 effective October 1, 2026 and including four (4) one-year renewal options. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development) 6. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute employee health and welfare benefits agreements with Blue Cross Blue Shield including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) Council Member Sheridan moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Ash seconded the motion. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 INDIVIDUAL ITEMS 7. CASE PD-AMD-26-003 - PD-27 Landscape Standards — Conduct a public hearing and consider an ordinance to amend Planned Development District No. 27 (PD- 27), The Highlands at Trophy Club, at the request of the Town of Trophy Club, to revise the minimum required number of trees to one (1) tree per lot, aligning the Planned Development's landscape standards with the Town's base zoning ordinance requirements. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development) Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 7:16 p.m. Matt Cox presented the case, and Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Biggs provided an overview of the Commission's consideration of the request and reported that the Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. The following spoke in support: Jenny Fox, 2753 Enfield Drive, representing the Highlands at Trophy Club HOA Leland Johnson, 2528 Broadway Drive Renee Ongaro, 2702 Trophy Club Drive, President of the Highlands at Trophy Club HOA Warren Payne, 2773 Chatwood Drive, submitted a card in favor but did not speak. Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 5 No one spoke in opposition Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 7:26 p.m. Council discussed the proposed amendment, including resident survey results, the original purpose of the PD-27 tree requirements, impacts of mature trees on yards and property, and how the proposed change would align the Highlands with tree requirements applicable elsewhere in the Town. Council expressed support for the HOA's efforts to address the issue and for allowing the neighborhood greater flexibility regarding tree requirements Mayor Pro Tem Rowe moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-22 to amend Planned Development District No. 27 (PD-27), The Highlands at Trophy Club, at the request of the Town of Trophy Club, to revise the minimum required number of trees to one (1) tree per lot, aligning the Planned Development's landscape standards with the Town's base zoning ordinance requirements. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-22 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07, THE SAME BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING P&Z ORDINANCE NUMBERS 2025-36; 2010-16; 2010-13; 2010-12; 2010-01; 2009-30; 2009-01; 2008-39; 2007-30; 2007-15; AND 2006-11; KNOWN AS PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 27 ("PD-27"); TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO PROVIDE FOR A MINIMUM OF ONE (1) TREE PER RESIDENTIAL LOT IN PD-27 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14.02.352 "LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS" OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND DELETING THE REQUIREMENT OF A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) TREES FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITHIN PD-27; AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2000-06 THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PROVIDING A SAVINGS AND REPEALER 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: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 8. CASE RP-26-001 - Triple Crown Estates Replat — Conduct a public hearing and consider a request by Moda Homes, LLC for a replat of Lots 1-6, 7X, and 8X, Block A, Triple Crown Estates, being a 2.992-acre tract of land situated in the Mary Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 832, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas, and approving an ordinance abandoning the public street right-of-way for Triple Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 6 Crown Drive to establish a private street and utility easement serving the subdivision. (Matt Cox, Director of Community Development) Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 7:32 p.m. Matt Cox presented the case explaining that the replat would convert the existing public right-of-way for Triple Crown Drive to a private street to allow for a gated entrance, while maintaining public utility, drainage, and emergency access easements. Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Biggs summarized the Commission's review, including discussion regarding vehicle stacking at the proposed entrance gate, and reported that the Commission unanimously recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. No one spoke in favor or opposition. Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Council discussed the conversion of Triple Crown Drive from a public street to a private street, including the proposed gated entrance, vehicle stacking at the gate, continued access for emergency services and utilities, and the future maintenance responsibility for the private street. Council noted that the subdivision consists of six residential lots and that privatizing the street would eliminate the Town's responsibility for its maintenance. Council Member Sheridan moved to approve a request by Moda Homes, LLC for a replat of Lots 1-6, 7X, and 8X, Block A, Triple Crown Estates, being a 2.992-acre tract of land situated in the Mary Medlin Survey, Abstract No. 832, Town of Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas, and approve an Ordinance No. 2026-23 abandoning the public street right-of-way for Triple Crown Drive to establish a private street and utility easement serving the subdivision. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-23 AN ORDINANCE ABANDONING TRIPLE CROWN DRIVE IN THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS, FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES ONLY; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 9. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a human resources management contract with Flex HR in the approximate annual amount Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 7 of $130,000 for an initial term of six months with four annual renewal terms. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Town Manager Wright presented the item regarding a proposed contract with Flex HR to provide outsourced human resources management services. He explained that Flex HR would provide administrative and management HR functions primarily remotely, with on -site support available as needed, and that the arrangement would initially serve as a six-month pilot beginning October 1, 2026. Council discussed the annual contract amount of approximately $130,000 and expressed support for evaluating the outsourced HR model as an innovative and potentially cost-effective approach to providing HR services. Council Member Nelson moved to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and execute the agreement with Flex HR in the approximate annual amount of $130,000 for an initial term of six months with four annual renewal terms. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe seconded the motion. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 10. Consider an ordinance authorizing the defeasance of a portion of the Town's 2014 Certificates of Obligation for an additional amount not to exceed $80,000 to enable the Town to lower future interest expenses and reduce its overall debt burden. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) April Duval, Director of Finance, presented the item and explained that the debt is currently callable and that using available funds to pay down a portion early is expected to save approximately $15,000 in future interest, reduce outstanding debt, and provide additional flexibility for future capital projects while supporting the Town's long-term I&S tax rate goal. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-24 authorizing the defeasance of a portion of the Town's 2014 Certificates of Obligation for an additional amount not to exceed $80,000 to enable the Town to lower future interest expenses and reduce its overall debt burden. Council Member Sheridan seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE 2026-24 ORDINANCE BY THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; AND CONTAINING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING THERETO. Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 8 VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 11. Consider a resolution adopting the Town of Trophy Club FY 2027 Business Plan. (Brandon Wright, Town Manager) Town Manager Wright presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Business Plan, explaining that the annual plan identifies the Town Council's highest -priority goals from the Town's five-year Strategic Plan and establishes specific objectives and timelines that are incorporated into departmental work plans. Council discussed the wayfinding initiative included in the Business Plan, noting that additional discussion and direction were still needed before proceeding. Town Manager Wright clarified that no wayfinding funds would be spent until those issues were resolved and that the Business Plan could be amended if Council's direction changed. Council Member Flynn moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-16 adopting the FY 2027 Business Plan. Council Member Ash seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2026-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUSINESS PLAN FOR THE STRATEGIC PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 12. Consider approval of the FY 2027 Compensation Pay Plan, effective October 4, 2026. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) April Duvall, presented the Fiscal Year 2027 Compensation Plan. She explained that staff reviewed compensation trends among the Town's benchmark agencies and recommended a 1.5% cost -of -living adjustment to the Town's pay ranges and current employee salaries, balancing market conditions with available budget resources. Council discussed the Town's current compensation policy and requested that a subcommittee be formed to review the policy and provide recommendations for potential updates prior to the next budget process. Council Member Sheridan moved to approve the FY 2027 Compensation Pay Plan, effective October 4, 2026. Council Member Simmons seconded the motion. Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 9 VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 13. Consider a resolution establishing the debt financing plan and tax rate goal for the FY 2027 Budget and the FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) April Duvall presented the item and explained that the plan is designed to responsibly manage the Town's debt while supporting infrastructure needs and maintaining long-term financial stability and is aligned with the annual budget and Capital Improvement Program. Council discussed the importance of long-term planning for debt and capital projects, as well as maintaining the Town's I&S tax rate goal. Council noted that the plan provides a framework for anticipating future capital needs and maintaining a sustainable financial outlook. Mayor Pro Tern Rowe moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-17 establishing the debt financing plan and tax rate goal. Council Member Simmons seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-17 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 2027 BUDGET AND THE FISCAL YEAR 2027-2032 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 14. Consider an ordinance amending the Town's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, "General Provisions," Division 4, "Trophy Club Park," to revise usage fees; and Appendix A, "Fee Schedule," Article A1.000, "General Provisions," to revise the police department special events personnel fee and parks and recreation and special events fees. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) April Duvall presented the item and explained that the changes primarily addressed Parks and Recreation fees, including establishing rental fees for the new Recreation and Community Center and updating fees for parks, athletics, aquatics, summer camps, and other recreational programs. The amendments also included an adjustment to the Police Department's special events personnel fee. Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Ordinance No. 2026-25 amending the Town's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, "General Provisions," Division 4, "Trophy Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 10 Club Park," to revise usage fees; and Appendix A, "Fee Schedule," Article A1.000, "General Provisions," to revise the police department special events personnel fee and parks and recreation and special events fees. Mayor Pro Tem Rowe seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AMENDING DIVISION 4, "TROPHY CLUB PARK" OF CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS" BY AMENDING SUBSECTION 1.08.098 (A) (4) "USAGE FEES"; AND AMENDING SUBSECTION (M) SPECIAL EVENTS PERSONNEL FEE OF SECTION A1.011 "POLICE DEPARTMENT"; AND SECTION A1.012 "PARKS AND RECREATION AND SPECIAL EVENTS" OF ARTICLE A1.000 "GENERAL PROVISIONS" OF APPENDIX A "FEE SCHEDULE" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, TO AMEND CURRENT FEES AND ADOPT NEW FEES; 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 NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 15. Conduct a public hearing for the FY 2027 Proposed Budget and FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and consider an ordinance adopting the FY 2027 Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 and making appropriations for each fund and department. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) Mayor Tiffany opened the public hearing at 8:03 p.m. April Duvall presented the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and provided an overview of revenues, expenditures, and significant changes since Council's previous budget review. She noted updates related to employee benefits and compensation, personnel changes, and operations of the new Recreation and Community Center. No one spoke in favor or opposition Mayor Tiffany closed the public hearing at 8:08 p.m. Council discussed the challenges of maintaining a balanced budget and flat tax rate as the Town transitions from a growth community to a more stable development environment. Council emphasized responsible spending, long-term capital planning, and the need to consider innovative approaches to address future financial challenges while maintaining service levels. Council Member Simmons moved to approve Ordinance 2026-26 adopting the FY 2027 Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026 through September 30, Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 11 2027 and making appropriations for each fund and department. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion. The caption of the ordinance reads as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-26 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2026 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2027, 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. ROLL CALL VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 16. Consider a resolution adopting the FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program. (April Duvall, Director of Finance) April Duvall presented the Fiscal Year 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program, which includes more than $24 million in planned infrastructure investments over the six - year period. She highlighted projects including street and sidewalk improvements, park design and redevelopment, wayfinding signage, ADA improvements to the linear trail, and median refurbishments. Council Member Sheridan moved to approve Resolution No. 2026-18 adopting the FY 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion. The caption of the resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-18 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 - 2032 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE VOTE ON MOTION AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn NAYES: None VOTE: 7-0 17. Discussion and consideration of action regarding efforts by the Town to complete the transfer of water and wastewater assets to Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1. (Council Member Dennis Sheridan) Council Member Sheridan introduced the item regarding efforts to complete the transfer of water and wastewater assets to Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 12 (MUD) and expressed the importance of discussing the matter publicly and clarifying the Town's position. Town Manager Brandon Wright presented an overview of the history and status of the asset transfer and the areas of disagreement between the Town and MUD. Town Manager Wright explained that the Town's position is that the planned transition involved four separate actions: expansion of the MUD boundaries, consolidation of the public water systems, conveyance of the Town -owned water and wastewater assets, and termination of the interlocal agreement (ILA). The Town maintains that the boundary expansion and regulatory consolidation have occurred, but the asset conveyance and termination of the ILA have not been completed. The presentation addressed the parties' differing positions regarding ownership of the water and wastewater assets, including the Town -owned water tower; the effect of the TCEQ public water system consolidation; interpretation and termination of the ILA; and the documents necessary to complete the asset transfer. Town Manager Wright also discussed the Town's proposed conveyance documents and the ongoing disagreement regarding preservation of the Town's existing wireless communication leases and easement rights associated with the water tower. Council discussed the history of the proposed transfer, ownership, and operation of the assets; the distinction between regulatory consolidation and the conveyance of physical property; the Town's existing cellular lease rights and revenues; and the parties' respective interpretations of the ILA. Council also discussed using the Town's MUD subcommittee to help resolve outstanding issues once ownership of the existing assets is acknowledged. Council affirmed its direction that MUD acknowledge the Town's ownership of the water and wastewater assets formerly associated with the PID public water system and the Town's existing communication equipment easements on the water tower and proceed with the Town -provided water tower warranty deed and ILA amendment to complete the asset transfer and terminate the ILA. No formal action was taken on this item. EXECUTIVE SESSION/OPEN SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into a Closed Executive Session at 9:23 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 9:54 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 Secretary. No Action Taken. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meeting at 9:54 p.m. Town Council Meeting Minutes — August 24, 2026 Page 13 �ooG� z � CO o ,C7, Attest: ` *✓ANUP�y� Tammy Dixon, own Secretary