Town Council Minutes - 08/10/2021 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
Tuesday,August 10,2021;7 PM
The Trophy Club Town Council met in a Regular Meeting on Tuesday,August 10, 2021.The meeting was held at Town
Hall, 1 Trophy Wood Drive in the Council Chambers.
TOWN COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT:
Alicia L.Fleury Mayor
Greg Lamont Mayor Pro Tem, Place 1
Greg Wilson Council Member,Place 2
Dennis Sheridan Council Member,Place 3
Karl Monger Council Member, Place 4
Michael Geraci Council Member,Place 5(participated via Video Conference)
Philip Shoffner Council Member, Place 6
STAFF PRESENT:
Wade Carroll Town Manager
Leticia Vacek Town Governance Officer/Town Secretary/RMO
David Dodd Town Attorney
Patrick Arata Police Chief
Jack Taylor Fire Chief
Tony Jaramillo Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt Cox Director of Community Development
Mike Erwin Finance Manager
Jill Lind Communications&Marketing Manager
OTHERS PRESENT:
Monica DeCicco Mayor for a Day
CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM
Mayor Fleur introduced Monica DeCicco,who would serve as Mayor for a Day. Mayor for a Day DeCicco called the
meeting to order at 7 PM and noted a quorum present. Mayor Fleury added that
INVOCATION
Reverend Bill Eason,from Fellowship United Methodist Church,delivered the Invocation. He reminded all that we are
called to live righteous with justice, peace, holiness,compassion and mercy. He prayed as this time is spent together,
we are given gifts of discernment, wisdom, and vision. He asked for those who lead be given clarity of thought as
decisions are made. Lastly,to hear the cry of the poor,eyes to see the needs of the sick,hearts to beat in rhythm with
God,and for this community to stand as a Beacon of Hope, Peace,and Justice.
PLEDGES
Mayor for a Day DeCicco led the pledges to the American Flag and Texas Flag.
PUBLIC COMMENTS)
Mayor Fleury called upon Ms. LuAnne Wing of 1115 Wilshire Drive,Trophy Club to speak. Ms. Wing spoke in regards
to political signage being removed after an election and presented information regarding political propaganda,as well
as submitting a list of definitions and a book list in regards to the topic"The Big Lie".She also reviewed the latest Covid
statistics.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS
1. Business Spotlight—The Trophy Table
Mayor Fleury welcomed Mr. Kevin von Ehrenfried, owner of The Trophy Table to Trophy Club, and thanked him for
being proactive in listening to community feedback. Mayor Fleury also recognized Town Hall Staff for their efforts
relating to the restaurant opening. Mr. von Ehrenfried offered his sincere thanks to everyone for their support and
stated all feedback and suggestions are welcomed. He provided the hours of operation: Monday—Sunday, 11 AM—
12 midnight, with Happy Hour being served Monday — Friday from 4pm-7pm and specials provided Saturday and
Sunday. Mayor Fleury also mentioned LIVE Music from Thursday thru Sunday.
PROCLAMATIONS
2. Issuance of Proclamation 2021-18 proclaiming August 10,2021 as"Monica DeCicco,Mayor for a Day"in Trophy
Club,Texas.(Mayor Fleury)
Mayor Fleury read and moved to approve Proclamation 2021-18. Council Member Monger seconded the motion. The motion
carried as follows:
AYE: Wilson,Sheridan,Monger,Geraci,Shoffner, Mayor Pro Tern Lamont, Mayor Fleury
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
3. Issuance of Proclamation 2021-19 proclaiming August 12,2021 as"International Youth Day"in Trophy Club,Texas.
(Mayor Fleury)
Mayor for a Day DiCicco read and moved to approve Proclamation 2021-19. Mayor Fleury seconded the motion. The
motion carried as follows:
AYE: Wilson,Sheridan, Monger,Geraci,Shoffner, Mayor Pro Tern Lamont,Mayor Fleury
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Take appropriate action approving the Special Joint Meeting and Regular Meeting Minutes of July 27,2PI.(L.
Vacek)
S. Resolution 2021-06 amending Resolution 2020-01 by updating the designation of Wade Carroll as Town
Manager as the grantee's authorized official to apply for, accept, reject, alter, terminate, and execute all
necessary documents of the grant application for the Drug Interdiction and Juvenile Resource Officer Program
for the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year.(P.Arata)
6. Take appropriate action approving the change of date for the Trophy Club Town Council Regular Meetings to the
2"d and 41h Monday of each month(excluding November 22 and December 27)effective August 23,2021 through
December 13,2021(K. Monger&P.Shoffner)
Mayor Pro Tern Lamont moved to remove Item 6 from Consent and to approve Consent Agenda Items 4 and 5. Council
Member Monger seconded the motion. The motion carried as follows:
AYE: Wilson,Sheridan, Monger,Geraci,Shoffner,Mayor Pro Tern Lamont, Mayor Fleury
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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Mayor Pro Tern Lamont moved to approve Item 6 by changing the Trophy Club Town Council Regular Meetings to the
2nd and 41h Monday of each month,excluding November 22 and December 27, 2021, effective August 25,2021 through
December 13,2021. Council Member Monger seconded the motion. The motion carried as follows:
AYE: Wilson,Sheridan,Monger,Gerad,Shoffner,Mayor Pro Tern Lamont,Mayor Fleury
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
INDIVIDUAL ITEMS
7. Presentation of the FY 2022 Proposed Budget;and take appropriate action scheduling the Budget Public
Hearing on August 24,2021.(W.Carroll)
Town Manager Carroll thanked the Budget Sub-Committee for their feedback and suggestions, as well as the citizen
feedback received through the 2021 Citizen Survey. He highlighted two items that were the focus of the proposed
budget from the citizen survey;maintaining the service levels and keeping the tax rate the same.
Finance Manager Erwin presented the Trophy Club FY 2022 Proposed Budget. He commented that the citizen survey
was a good tool when preparing the proposed budget. Mr.Erwin highlighted maintaining the current tax rate,additional
police funding,compensation study,General Fund Expenditures,Capital Expenditure,and eliminating five staff positions.
Mr. Erwin recommended utilizing HOT Funds for the 4th of July Event. Mayor Fleury noted that Town Manager Carroll
contacted the hotels to verify that there was in fact an uptick with reservations for the July 41h Holiday and thanked Mr.
Carroll in doing so.
Council Member Shoffner asked if the Asset Forfeiture Fund was still available from the amount set aside in 2015 noting
the fund could be used to purchase the Police Radio Expenditure. Chief Arata confirmed that the Police Department has
used around $6,000-$8,000 per year of the amount but added it resides within the General Fund. A brief discussion
was held on the Parks&Recreation Capital Equipment Replacement Fund.
Mayor Pro Tern Lamont moved to schedule the Budget Public Hearing for August 24, 2021 at 7PM. Council Member
Shoffner seconded the motion. The motion carried as follows:
AYE: Wilson,Sheridan,Monger,Geraci,Shoffner, Mayor Pro Tern Lamont, Mayor Fleury
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
S. Take appropriate action setting the Not to Exceed FY 2022 Proposed Tax Rate of$0.446442/$100 and
scheduling the Tax Rate Public Hearing for September 13,2021. (M.Erwin)
9. Future Agenda Items List.(W.Carroll)
Mr. Carroll presented the Future Agenda Items List and asked the Town Attorney to address the Sign Ordinance Item.
Town Attorney Dodd presented a newspaper article that pertained to the City of Grapevine addressing specific
language regarding the Presidential Election and the current President and noted that the Town is not able to make
any changes at this time. Mr. Dodd reported that the Constitutional Law and Freedom of Speech is the most protected
speech in the United States and does apply to anything political in nature,not just during an election. Council Member
Sheridan asked how an HOA would address this issue. Mr. Dodd stated that HOA Law is different as it is not a
government entity. Mayor Fleury asked if the definition is such that certain political signs do not meet those definitions.
Mr. Dodd stated that the general rule states that citizens may say anything they want, unless it becomes dangerous.
Mayor Fleury reminded Ms. Wing when an item is placed on the agenda,she is welcome to speak but at this time,the
Future Agenda Items List is being addressed and thanked her for understanding. Mr. Carroll stated this was the
opportunity for Mr.Dodd to provide a legal explanation of Item#4 on the list. Mr.Carroll added that Council Member
Sheridan's suggestion at the 7/27/21 Council Meeting did not receive a second to require this item to be placed on the
list.An opportunity for a second to add the Sign Ordinance item to the Future Agenda Items List was provided. There
being none;said item will be removed from the list. Mayor Fleury reminded Ms.Wing an opportunity to speak on this
subject would be provided at a future Council Meeting and asked that she refrain from commenting. Mr. Dodd added
that the Town could not regulate any content of signage. No other future agenda items were received from Council at
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this time.
10. Executive Session pursuant to the following sections of the Texas Government Code,Annotated,Chapter
551(Texas Open Meetings Act).
Mayor Fleury recessed the meeting into Executive Session at 7:54 PM pursuant to the following section of the Texas
Government Code,Annotated,Chapter 551(Texas Open Meetings Act):
Section 551.087 Consultation with Attorney—Discussion and possible action on an Interlocal
agreement between the Town of Trophy Club and the Municipal Utility District. No. 1
Reconvened into Open Session
Mayor Fleury reconvened the meeting into Regular Session at 8:35 PM.
11. Take appropriate action regarding Executive Session.
Mayor Fleury announced no action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Fleury adjourned the meeting at 8:35 PM.
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