07.22.2025 Town Council MinutesMINUTES
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A Place Where Everyone Matters Tuesday, July 22, 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 Amy Bartley
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Chris Kern
Councilmember Craig Andres
Councilmember Jeff Hodges
Councilmember Cameron Reeves
Council Members Absent:
Councilmember Marcus E. Ray
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
Larenz Taylor, Management Analyst
Hulon Webb, Director of Engineering
Pete Anaya, Assistant Director of Engineering — Capital Projects
Lindy Higginbotham, Senior Civil Engineer
Carrie Jones, Public Works Director
Kurt Beilharz, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Trevor Helton, Recreation Manager
Chris Landrum, Finance Director
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Gary Landeck, Library Director
Leigh Johnson, IT Director
Muya Mwangi, Help Desk Technician I
Todd Rice, Communications Director
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Doug Kowalski, Police Chief
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag.
Mike Martin with Hope Fellowship 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:
The summer season of the Mayor's Fitness Challenge is underway. Any type of exercise counts
as fitness minutes. Turn in your tracking sheet by September 12 to earn a free T-shirt and entry
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into a drawing for a pair of Bluetooth Earbuds. Visit prospertx.gov/mayorsfitnesscha Ile nge for more
information.
Applications are now being accepted through Friday, August 1 to serve on a Prosper Board,
Commission, or Committee. More information about the Board and Commissions application
process, including an online application form, is available at prospertx.gov/boardandcommissions.
Presentations.
1. Recognition of participants in the Mayor's Fitness Challenge. (TH)
Mr. Helton introduced the item with an overview of the program and announced the
winner from the spring session.
2. Proclamation declaring the month of August 2025 as Gun Safety Awareness
Month. (MILS)
Mayor Bristol read and presented a Proclamation to Eric Gonzalez, Kevin Greene, and
Kelly Stevens with Cook Children's.
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.
3. Consider and act upon the minutes of the June 24, 2025, Town Council Work
Session meeting. (MILS)
4. Consider and act upon the minutes of the June 24, 2025, Town Council Regular
meeting. (MLS)
5. Consider acceptance of the June monthly financial report for fiscal year 2025.
(CL)
6. Receive the Quarterly Investment Reports for the First Two Quarters. (CL)
7. Consider and act upon Resolution 2025-26 approving the Town of Prosper
Investment Policy and Investment Strategy and approving the list of qualified
brokers/dealers and financial institutions that are authorized to engage in
investment transactions with the Town of Prosper. (CL)
8. Consider and act upon Resolution 2025-27 designating various individuals as
authorized representatives for the Town's banking accounts. (CL)
9. Consider and act upon approving the expenditure for the annual software
assurance of the Town's computer -aided dispatch and record management
systems for Public Safety, from Integrated Computer Systems, Inc., a sole source
provider for $126,215. (LJ)
10. Consider and act upon Resolution 2025-32 suspending the July 31, 2025,
effective date of Oncor Electric Delivery Company's requested rated change to
permit the Town time to study the request and to establish reasonable rates;
approving Cooperation with the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor
to hire legal and consulting services and to negotiate with the company and
direct any necessary litigation and appeals; finding that the meeting at which this
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resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; and requiring notice
of this resolution to the company and legal counsel for the Steering Committee.
(TW)
11. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2025-29 amending the Code of Ordinances by
adding a definition of "Electric Bicycle" to Section 1.09.001, "Definitions";
amending Section 1.09.008, "Bicycle Riding and Skating in Parks and on Bike
Trails" and Subsection (5) of Section 1.09.023, "Outdoor Areas and Facilities;"
all contained in Article 1.09, "Parks and Recreation," of Chapter 1, "General
Provisions," to include the operation of electric bicycles. (TW)
12. Consider and act upon a Professional Services Agreement between Axene
Continuing Education and the Town of Prosper for Medical Control and
Continuing Education Services in an amount not to exceed $99,340. (SB)
13. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2025-30 amending Article 4.05, "Alarm
Systems", of Chapter 4, "Business Regulations", of the Town's Code of
Ordinances and amending fees contained in Section XVI, "Alarm Systems" of
Appendix A, "Fee Schedule". (DK)
14. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2025-31 amending Section 12.09.004 "School
Traffic Zones" of Chapter 12 "Traffic and Vehicles" of the Town's Code of
Ordinances by modifying the limits and hours of operation of such zones. (HW)
15. Consider and act upon Joint Resolution 2025-28 with Aubrey, Celina, Pilot Point,
Providence Village and Prosper urging the Texas Department of Transportation
to expedite funding for critical infrastructure projects. (CE)
Councilmember Hodges made a motion to approve consent agenda items 3 through
15. Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley seconded the motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Vince Handler, 7409 Brushy Meadow Trail,
Peace, Precinct 5 in Denton County. He
experience and items of focus.
Items for Individual Consideration:
Aubrey, announced his candidacy for Justice of the
commented on his campaign platform including his
16. Receive and discuss the Bond Committee recommendation for a November 4,
2025, Bond Election. (RBS)
Mr. Scott introduced the item and noted as per the Council's direction, no tax rate
increase will occur with the proposed election and only debt issuance that can be made
within the current debt service tax rate will be made. The Bond Committee held seven
meetings, toured facilities, and prioritized projects.
Kevin Greene, Chair of the Bond Committee, spoke about the work done by the
committee and prioritized the proposed projects as they felt they were needed for the
community. He expressed his gratitude to the committee, the Town Council, and staff
that assisted them through the process.
Mr. Webb provided an overview of the proposed street and infrastructure projects.
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Chief Kowalski and Jason Cave with GFF Design provided an overview of the proposed
Police Station facility expansion.
Mr. Landeck provided an overview of the proposed Library facility expansion.
Mr. Ewings provided an overview of the proposed Service Center expansion .and the
downtown Silo improvements.
Mr. Beilharz provided an overview of the proposed park projects.
Mr. Scott indicated that based on feedback from the Town Council, this item with the
related ordinance calling the election will be brought back at the next regularly
scheduled meeting.
Mayor Bristol expressed his appreciation to staff and the committee for their work.
17. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Construction
Agreement awarding Competitive Sealed Bid No. 2025-13-B to DDM Construction
Corporation, related to construction services for the Coit Road (First -Prosper
Trail) Paving and Drainage Improvements project in the amount of $10,377,272
and authorize $500,000 for construction phase contingencies. The total purchase
order amount is $10,877,272. (LH)
Ms. Higginbotham presented the item noting the number of bids received, project
timeframe, and budget associated with the project. Staff recommends approval.
The Town Council discussed the timing of each phase and if there was any overlap,
and if there were fees for liquidated damages.
Councilmember Andres made a motion to approve authorizing the Town Manager to
execute a Construction Agreement awarding Competitive Sealed Bid No. 2025-13-B to
DDM Construction Corporation, related to construction services for the Coit Road (First -
Prosper Trail) Paving and Drainage Improvements project in the amount of
$10,377,272 and authorize $500,000 for construction phase contingencies. The total
purchase order amount is $10,877,272. Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley seconded the motion.
Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
18. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional
Services Agreement between Geotex Engineering, LLC, and the Town of Prosper,
Texas, related to professional construction materials testing and observation
services for the Coit Road (First - Prosper Trail) Paving and Drainage
Improvements project for $239,028. (LH)
Ms. Higginbotham noted this item is in conjunction with the previous and is for the
material testing for the project. Staff recommends approval.
Councilmember Reeves made a motion to approve authorizing the Town Manager to
execute a Professional Services Agreement between Geotex Engineering, LLC, and
the Town of Prosper, Texas, related to professional construction materials testing and
observation services for the Coit Road (First - Prosper Trail) Paving and Drainage
Improvements project for $239,028. Councilmember Kern seconded the motion. Motion
carried with a 6-0 vote.
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20. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute Change Order
No. 3 to Dean Construction to include field lighting for the multipurpose fields
and all required appurtenances, new electrical service, labor, and materials
required to construct and install the multipurpose lighting at Raymond
Community Park in the amount of $1,932,621. (DB)
Mr. Beilharz presented the item noting that the proposed Change Order No. 3 will
provide field lighting for the multipurpose fields in Raymond Community Park.
Multipurpose field lighting was not included in the original GMP; however, a PASO
request for the lighting and subsequent donation offer of $950,000 was presented to
the CIP Subcommittee and Parks and Recreation Board. If approved along with the
donation, the Town would pay the remaining balance. Funds have been identified
through other project savings, bond interest, park improvement fees, project
contingency dollars, and the donation.
The Town Council discussed the continued cost increases on the project.
Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley made a motion to approve authorizing the Town Manager to
execute Change Order No. 3 to Dean Construction to include field lighting for the
multipurpose fields and all required appurtenances, new electrical service, labor, and
materials required to construct and install the multipurpose lighting at Raymond
Community Park in the amount of $1,932,621. Councilmember Andres seconded the
motion. Motion carried with a 6-0 vote.
19. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute an agreement
between the Town of Prosper and the Prosper Athletic Soccer Association
(PASO) to accept a donation in the amount of $950,000 to be used to supplement
the costs for the addition of field lighting for the multipurpose fields at Raymond
Community Park. (DB)
Mr. Beilharz stated this item is in conjunction with the previous item. If approved, the
donation would be used towards the cost of the lighting at Raymond Community Park.
Councilmember Hodges made a motion to approve authorizing the Town Manager to
execute an agreement between the Town of Prosper and the Prosper Athletic Soccer
Association (PASO) to accept a donation in the amount of $950,000 to be used to
supplement the costs for the addition of field lighting for the multipurpose fields at
Raymond Community Park. Councilmember Reeves seconded the motion. Motion
carried with a 6-0 vote.
21. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DFB)
Legislative Subcommittee: Mayor Bristol noted that a special session is taking place
that they are following.
Downtown Advisory Committee: Councilmember Kern noted the committee discussed
temporary signage and received updates on parking solutions.
Finance Subcommittee: Mayor Bristol noted the committee received presentations on
the budget process thus far, the compensation study, healthcare, and the Bond Rating
agencies meeting recently held.
Capital Improvements Projects Subcommittee: Mayor Pro-Tem Bartley noted they
recently discussed the proposed bond propositions, Raymond Community Park
Change Order, infrastructure projects, and capital dedicated funds.
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Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting.
Councilmember Reeves requested an item discussion regarding short-term rentals.
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 551.071 - To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal advice relative to
historical uses and historical designations of property in the Town, and all matters
incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071- To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal matters associated
with amendments to the Town's Code of Ordinances regarding recent legislation, and
all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071- To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal matters associated
with amendments to Article 1.02 of Chapter 1 of the Town's Code of Ordinances, and
all matters incident and related thereto.
The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:45 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 9:08 p.m. op
No action was taken.
Adjourn. �+
The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m. ; �y
These minutes were approved on the 12th day of August 2025. 1914 l[
APPROVED:
David F. Bristol, Mayor
ATTEST:
LucJllxw � Zia[ KW-i
Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
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