Minutes TC 05/17/2016 - Special SessionMINUTES FROM A SPECIAL SESSION TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
FOR THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
LOCATION: 100 MUNICIPAL DRIVE, TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 9:00 A.M.
Public Service Conference Room
The Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, met in a Special Session on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The
meeting was held within the boundaries of the Town and was open to the public.
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF DENTON
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
C. Nick Sanders
Mayor
Greg Lamont
Mayor Pro Tem, Place 5
Jim Parrow
Council Member, Place 1
Rhylan Rowe
Council Member, Place 3
Tim Kurtz
Council Member, Place 4
Philip Shoffner
Council Member, Place 6
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
Garrett Reed Council Member, Place 2
STAFF AND GUEST(S) PRESENT:
Stephen Seidel
Town Manager
Patricia Adams
Town Attorney
Steven Glickman Assistant Town Manager/CFO
Holly Fimbres
Town Secretary/RMO
Adam Adams
Parks and Recreation Director
Pat Cooke
Development Services Manager
Sherri Lewis
Recreation Supervisor
Mayor Sanders announced the date of Tuesday, May 17, 2016, called the Town Council to order and announced a
quorum at 9:01 a.m.
CITIZEN PRESENTATIONS
This is an opportunity for citizens to address the Council on any matter whether or not it is posted on the agenda.
The Council is not permitted to take action on or discuss any presentations made to the Council at this time
concerning on item not listed on the agenda. The Council will hear presentations on specific agenda items prior to
the Council addressing those items. You may speak up to four (4) minutes or the time limit determined by the
Mayor or presiding officer. To speak during this item you must complete the Speaker's form that includes the
topic(s) of your statement. Topics of presentation should be limited to matters over which the Council has authority.
There were no citizen presentations.
SPECIAL SESSION
1. Consider and take appropriate action regarding an Ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the
results of the Joint General and Special Election held on May 7, 2016, in the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, for
the purpose of electing one (1) Council member to Place No. 5 for a three (3) year term; electing one (1)
Council member to Place No. 6 for a three (3) year term of the Town of Trophy Club Town Council; and
Proposition No. 1 related to the legalization of the sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages;
and providing an effective date (Staff).
Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Rowe, seconded by Council Member Kurtz, to approve Ordinance No. 2016-19,
canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the Joint General and Special Election held on May 7, 2016, in
the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, for the purpose of electing one (1) Council member to Place No. 5 for a three (3)
year term; electing one (1) Council member to Place No. 6 for a three (3) year term of the Town of Trophy Club
Town Council; and Proposition No. 1 related to the legalization of the sale of all alcoholic beverages including
mixed beverages; and providing an effective date of May 17, 2016.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Oath of Office to be administered by Town Secretary/RMO Holly Fimbres, and presentation of Certificates
of Election from Mayor C. Nick Sanders to Greg Lamont, Council Member Place No. 5, and Philip Shoffner,
Council Member Place No. 6 (Staff).
Town Secretary/RMO Fimbres administered the Statement of Appointed Officer and Oath of Office to Greg
Lamont, Council Member Place No. 5, and Philip Shoffner, Council Member Place No. 6.
Mayor Sanders presented a Certificate of Election to Greg Lamont, Council Member Place No. 5, and Philip
Shoffner, Council Member Place No. 6.
3. Remarks to and from incoming Council Members (Staff).
Greg Lamont, Council Member Place No. 5, thanked the residents of the Town for their support and provided
reassurance that he will continue to represent each one of them. Additionally, he thanked Council, those that
helped him during his campaign, his fellow running opponent for running a fair campaign, and most importantly
his wife, Janet.
Philip Shoffner, Council Member Place No. 6, recognized and congratulated Greg Lamont for his success of being
elected again. He briefly told a story about when he was first elected and Greg advocated that the Certificates of
Obligations, relating to the first proposed Town Hall facility, be sent to the residents to vote on the matter. He
stated that it has been a privilege to serve with the current Council, and provided a statistic that this time next
year, the current Council will be the second longest serving Council in the history of the Town. He thanked Staff
for exceeding their expectations when they were asked to raise the bar. Additionally, he commented that it has
been an honor to serve the community and help make the Town a better place.
Each Council Member thanked and congratulated Council Member Lamont and Council Member Shoffner for their
service that they provide to the Town.
4. Consider and take appropriate action regarding the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem; discussion of same
(Staff).
Motion:
Motion made by Council Member Kurtz, seconded by Council Member Rowe, to nominate Council Member Greg
Lamont to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the next year.
Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURN
Motion made by Council Member Parrow, seconded by Council Member Rowe, to adjourn the meeting at 9:18
a.m. Motion passed unanimously. O1: TRt�00 a'A ;",(C:) o
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