09.28.2026 TC MinutesTown of Trophy Club
Town Council Regular Meeting
Meeting Minutes, September 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas 76262
CALL REGULAR MEETING TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Mayor Tiffany called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT
Jeannette Tiffany, Mayor
Rhylan Rowe, Mayor Pro Tem
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
April Duvall, Director of Finance
Matt Cox, Director of Community Development
Patrick Arata, Chief of Police
Jason Wise, Fire Chief
Madison Seil, Recreation Superintendent
INVOCATION
Council Member Sean Nelson led the invocation.
PLEDGES
Mayor Pro Tem Rowe led the Pledge of Allegiance to the American and Texas
Flags.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Neil Twomey, 203 Oakmont, Trophy Club, spoke on Westlake Police, Fire/EMS
overtime, February Town Council motion.
Braden Willingham, 12 Biltmore Ct., Trophy Club, spoke on Flock Cameras
System concerns.
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
1. 2026 GrapeFest Mayor's GrapeStomp Competition
Mayor Tiffany recognized Mayor Pro Tem Rylan Rowe and Council Member Steve
Flynn for representing the Town of Trophy Club in the 2026 GrapeFest Mayor's
GrapeStomp Competition in Grapevine. Mayor Tiffany announced that the team placed
third in the competition and presented them with certificates commemorating their
achievement. Mayor Pro Tem Rowe and Council Member Flynn briefly shared their
experience participating in the event and expressed their enjoyment of the competition.
2. Working for You... Trophy Club
a) Update from Town Council Members
Council Member Nelson reminded residents of the upcoming November 3, 2026
election and noted that the deadline to register to vote is October 5, 2026.
b) Update from Town Manager (Brandon Wright, Town Manager)
Town Manager Wright recognized Communications and Marketing Director Jill Lind
and her team for receiving three national awards from the City -County Communications
& Marketing Association. The Town received first place for the "Where's Waldo?" social
media campaign, second place for the Town's weekly newsletter, and third place for the
Breakfast with Tiffany series. He noted that the competition included more than 1,200
submissions.
He also highlighted upcoming community events and meetings:
• Trophy Club Citizen Academy Orientation, September 29
• Fright Lights Contest, nominations accepted October 1-20, with judging October
21
• Pet Fest, October 3, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Freedom Dog Park
• National Night Out, October 6, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
• Boards and Commissions Reception, September 30, 6:00-7:30 p.m., HG Sply
• Parks and Recreation Board Meeting, October 19, 6:00 p.m., Town Hall
• Shred It and Forget It, October 24, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Town Hall
• Seasonal Leaf Collection, November 18 through January 9, allowing residents to
place an unlimited number of leaf bags for collection
c) Quick Civic Tip (Dean Roggia, Town Attorney)
Town Attorney Roggia explained the first and second readings of the resolutions
listed on the agenda, noting that certain economic development expenditures over
$10,000 by a Type B economic development corporation require at least two separate
readings, which may occur at the same meeting.
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CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consider approval of the September 14, 2026 Town Council Regular Meeting
minutes and the September 16, 2026 Town Council Work Session minutes.
(Tammy Dixon, Town Secretary)
4. Consider a resolution providing for the appointment of members and designation
of chair and vice chair positions, where applicable, to serve on the Animal Shelter
Advisory Board, Crime Control and Prevention District Board, Economic
Development Corporation Board, Reinvestment Zone Number One Board of
Directors, Ethics Review Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and
Zoning Commission, Trophy Club Council for Arts and Culture, Zoning Board of
Adjustment, and the Building Standards Commission. (Tammy Dixon, Town
Secretary). The caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB,
TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS AND THE
DESIGNATION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR POSITIONS, WHERE
APPLICABLE, TO SERVE ON THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD;
CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT BOARD; ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD; REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER
ONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION; PARKS AND
RECREATION BOARD; PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; TROPHY
CLUB COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURE; ZONING BOARD OF
ADJUSTMENT; AND BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION; DESIGNATING
TERMS OF SERVICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
5. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a professional
services agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $84,000 for on -call third -party plan reviews, health inspections, and
building inspections under the existing professional services agreement. (Matt
Cox, Director of Community Development)
6. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase
agreement for the purchase of a Police Department vehicle from Sam Pack's Five -
Star Ford Carrollton in the amount of $47,908.60. (Patrick Arata, Police Chief)
7 Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase
agreement for Police and Parks Department vehicles in the amount of $223,786.80
from Classic Chevrolet. (Patrick Arata, Police Chief) Item pulled from consent.
Council Member Simmons requested that item 7 be pulled from the Consent
Agenda.
Council Member Flynn moved to approve the Consent Agenda items 3, 4, 5 and
6. Mayor Pro Tem Rowe seconded the motion.
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VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
7. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a purchase
agreement for Police and Parks Department vehicles in the amount of $223,786.80
from Classic Chevrolet. (Patrick Arata, Police Chief) Item pulled from consent.
Council discussed the proposed purchase of Police and Parks Department
vehicles and asked questions regarding vehicle costs, model -year options, electric versus
gas -powered vehicles, warranties, and vehicle replacement criteria. Staff responded to
questions and discussed available purchasing options. Council directed staff to review
available 2026 EV Blazer options, 2026 or 2027 Silverado options, and the Town's vehicle
purchasing policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Rowe moved to authorize the Town Manager to negotiate and
execute a purchase agreement for Police and Parks Department vehicles in the amount
of $214,000.00 from Classic Chevrolet. Council Member Simmons seconded the motion.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Rowe, Tiffany, Sheridan, Ash, Flynn
NAYES: None
VOTE: 7-0
8. First Reading: Consider a resolution approving the Thrive Business Grant
application and authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a
performance agreement with the grantee as recommended by the Trophy Club
Economic Development Corporation. (Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager)
Town Secretary Dixon provided the first reading.
Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager, presented the THRIVE Business Grant
applications recommended by the Trophy Club Economic Development Corporation for
Conquer Fitness, Fresh and Fluffy Pet Bar, Lantzy Children's Dentistry, and Trophy Nail
Salon. She provided an overview of the proposed improvements and grant amounts.
Council asked questions regarding the businesses and proposed projects, and staff
responded. No action was taken following the first reading.
9. Second Reading: Consider a resolution approving the Thrive Business Grant
application and authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a
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performance agreement with the grantee as recommended by the Trophy Club
Economic Development Corporation. (Tamara Smith, Assistant Town Manager)
Town Secretary Dixon provided the second reading.
Council discussed the THRIVE Business Grant program and the applications
presented. Council Members expressed differing views regarding the continued use of
EDC funds for the program. Council requested that the THRIVE Business Grant program
be brought back to Council for review at a future meeting.
Council Member Nelson moved to approve Resolution 2026-22 approving the
Thrive Business Grant application and authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and
execute a performance agreement with the grantee as recommended by the Trophy Club
Economic Development Corporation. Council Member Flynn seconded the motion. The
caption of the resolution reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, APPROVING THE
THRIVE BUSINESS GRANT APPLICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE TOWN
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE PERFORMANCE AGREEMENTS WITH
THE TROPHY CLUB ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND EACH
GRANTEE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
VOTE ON MOTION
AYES: Nelson, Simmons, Tiffany, Sheridan, Flynn
NAYES: Rowe, Ash
VOTE: 5-2
EXECUTIVE SESSION/OPEN SESSION
Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, the Town Council convened into
a Closed Executive Session at 7:53 p.m. and reconvened into Open Session at 8:59 p.m.
in accordance with the Texas Government Code regarding: Section 551.071 Consultation
with Town Attorney on the following:
10. Consultation with Town Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation
or a settlement offer: Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 v. Town of Trophy Club,
Texas, v. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality; Cause No. D-1-GN-26-008831,
in the 459th District Court of Travis County, Texas. No Action Taken.
11. Consultation with Town Attorney regarding pending or contemplated litigation
or a settlement offer: Statutory request for correction, clarification, or retraction under the
Texas Defamation Mitigation Act, Tex. Civ. Prac. and Remedies Code Ch. 73; Demand
to Cease Publication of Defamatory Statements Concerning Pamela Liston, General
Counsel for Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1. No Action Taken.
ADJOURNMENT
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Mayor Tiffany adjourned the regular meeting at 8:59 p.m.
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