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Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
A Place Where Everyone Matters Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Call to Order/ Roll Call.
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor David F. Bristol
Mayor Pro-Tem Marcus E. Ray
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Bartley
Councilmember Craig Andres
Councilmember Chris Kern
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Councilmember Cameron Reeves
Staff Members Present:
Mario Canizares, Town Manager
Terry Welch, Town Attorney
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
Bob Scott, Deputy Town Manager
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
Robyn Battle, Executive Director
Mary Ann Moon, EDC Executive Director
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Muya Mwangi, Help Desk Technician
Ryan Pasko, Helf Desk Technician II
Dan Baker, Parks & Recreation Director
Hulon Webb, Engineering Director
Pete Anaya, Assistant Engineering Director, Capital Projects
Chris Landrum, Finance Director
Carrie Jones, Public Works Director
Todd Rice, Communications Director
Doug Kowalski, Police Chief
Aidan Daily, Crime Analyst
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Shaw Eft, Assistant Fire Chief
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Jason McConnell with Prosper United Methodist Church led the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag were recited.
Announcements of recent and upcoming events.
Councilmember Reeves made the following announcements:
Join us on Saturday, February 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. for the Prosper Fishing Derby at the Frontier
Park Pond. This favorite annual event brings families together by the pond as young anglers
compete for the Most Fish Caught prizes. Judges will be on hand to track catches, and winners
recognized for children ages 14 and under. The Derby is free, and no registration is required. For
more information, visit propsertx.gov/specialevents.
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Registration is now open for the fourth annual P-Town Throwdown Pickleball Tournament being
held on Saturday, March 29 at Reynolds Middle School. The format is Mixed -Doubles for
participants 18 years and older, with Recreational and Competitive Divisions based on player
ratings. Learn more about the tournament at prospertx.gov/ptownthrowdown.
Mayor Bristol acknowledged Mr. Canizares's birthday which occurred on Sunday.
Presentations.
Presentation from the Salvation Army of North Texas regarding the 2024 Mayor's
Red Kettle Challenge. (MLS)
The Salvation Army recognized Mayor Bristol for winning the 2024 Red Kettle
Challenge. He was presented with a certificate and the winning bell.
2. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring February 16-22, 2025, as Engineers
Week. (MLS)
Mayor Bristol read and presented a Proclamation to high school students involved with
the Prosper Engineering Team.
3. Presentation of a Proclamation declaring March 2025 as Theatre in our Schools
Month. (MLS)
Mayor Bristol read and presented a Proclamation to high school students within the
Prosper Independent School District Thespian Troupe.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non -controversial. The
Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent
Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff.
4. Consider and act upon the minutes from the January 28, 2025, Town Council
Regular meeting. (MLS)
5. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2025-03 ordering a General Election to be held
on May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing a Mayor, Councilmember Place 1, and
Councilmember Place 4; designating the location of polling places; ordering
notices of election to be given as prescribed by law and authorizing the Town
Manager to execute contracts with Collin County and Denton County Election
Departments for joint election services. (MLS)
6. Receive the 2024 Annual Racial Profiling Report for the Prosper Police
Department as required by state law. (DK)
7. Consider and act upon Resolution 2025-05 authorizing the Town Manager and/or
his/her designee to apply for the State of Texas Homeland Security Program -
LETPA Projects (SHSP-L), Federal Fiscal Year 2025. (DK)
8. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to approve the purchase
of meter transmission units (MTUs), data collector units (DCUs), and related
meter parts for use with water meters from Aclara Technologies, LLC, in the
amount of $175,000. (CJ)
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9. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional
Engineering Services Agreement between Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., and
the Town of Prosper, Texas, related to the design of the Prosper Trail (Legacy —
DNT) — 2 WB Lanes project for $981,000. (PA)
10. Consider and act upon a proposal from WOPAC Construction for a concrete hike
and bike trail in Pecan Grove Park for $162,488. (DB)
11. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2025-04 to rezone 0.6± acre from Downtown
Office (DTO) to Planned Development-131 (PD-131) on Bryant's First Addition,
Block 15, Lot 1 R, located on the northeast corner of Coleman Street and First
Street. (ZONE-24-0026) (DH)
Mayor Pro -Tern Ray requested to pull item 6.
Councilmember Hodges moved to approve consent agenda items 4 through 5 and 7
through 11. Mayor Pro -Tern Ray seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Regarding item 6, Mayor Pro -Tern Ray noted due to the increase in traffic stops, asked
if the Chief of Police could speak to the disposition of residential versus non-residential
citations being issued. Chief Kowalski commented that approximately 72% of the total
traffic stops from last year to this year are primarily non-residents due to the increased
pass -through traffic.
Mayor Pro -Tern Ray made a motion to approve consent agenda item 6. Deputy Mayor -
Pro Bartley seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
No comments were made.
Items for Individual Consideration:
12. Receive an update regarding the Fire Department's 48/96 Scheduling. (SB)
Chief Blasingame presented an update on the shift scheduling since changing last
January from a 24/48 Schedule to a 48/96 Schedule. The Fire Chief outlined the
advantages and disadvantages including how it has affected their quality of life
(mentally and physically), their productivity and training, and how the Town compares
to our comparative and neighboring cities. Several evaluations were conducted
throughout the year to monitor any changes regarding safety incident reporting, and
compensation metrics. Staff recommends adopting the shift schedule permanently.
The Town Council discussed training hours, the compensation metrics specific effects
on overtime, consideration of part-time firefighters, and if there are any concerns of
fatigue.
The Town Council requested the staff reevaluate for another year and report back to
ensure compensation metrics can be accounted for through future budget planning.
13. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DFB).
Finance Subcommittee: Mr. Landrum noted the committee received a preview of the
upcoming budget and discussed water rate concerns.
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Community Engagement Committee: Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Bartley commented that
the committee discussed the new resident website page, adding a new button to the
mobile app, and the committee was shooting a welcome video to add to the website
page.
Downtown Advisory Committee: Mayor Pro-Tem Ray stated the new lighted bollards
have been installed, the committee discussed additional design features, and they
welcomed a new member.
Legislative Subcommittee: Mayor Bristol noted the committee continued discussions
regarding sales tax in preparation for the upcoming Legislative Days.
Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Councilmember Hodges requested an update on weekly bulk trash pickup.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas Government Code,
as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate regarding:
Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development incentives and all
matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.072 — To discuss and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of
real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.074 — To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident
and related thereto.
Section 551.074 - To discuss and consider personnel matters, including the annual
evaluation of the Town Manager, Town Attorney, and the Municipal Judge, and all
matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071 - To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated
with Planned Development District regulations, pursuant to Division 24 of Article 2 of
the Town's Zoning Ordinance, and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071 - To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated
with amortization agreements, and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071 - To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated
with code enforcement activities and substandard structures, law enforcement
activities, and all matters incident and related thereto.
The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:08 p.m.
Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed
Session.
The Town Council reconvened into Regular Session at 7:57 p.m
No action was taken.
Adjourn.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 p.m.
These minutes were approved on the 2511 day of February 2025.
ATTEST:
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
APPROVED:
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David F. Bristol, Mayor
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