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08.12.2025 Town Council Minutes Work Session■ PRIAN Ois PER A Place Where Everyone Matters Call to Order/ Roll Call. The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. Council Members Present: Mayor David F. Bristol Mayor Pro -Tern Amy Bartley Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Chris Kern Councilmember Marcus E. Ray Councilmember Craig Andres Councilmember Jeff Hodges Councilmember Cameron Reeves MINUTES Prosper Town Council Work Session Prosper Town Hall — Council Chambers 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas Tuesday, August 12, 2025 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 Dan Heischman, Asst. Director of Engineering — Development Pete Anaya, Asst. Director of Engineering — Capital Projects Chris Landrum, Finance Director Marcus Northcutt, Accounting Manager Colin Ashby, Budget Analyst & Grants Administrator David Hoover, Development Services Director Todd Rice, Communications Director Carrie Jones, Public Works Director Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief 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 551.071 — Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated with any agenda item. Section 551.071 — To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal matters associated with Town liability issues, and all matters incident and related thereto. The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 5:02 p.m. Page 1 of 3 Reconvene into Work Session. The Town Council reconvened at 5:21 p.m. No action was taken. Items for Individual Consideration: 1. Discussion regarding short-term rental(s) policies and procedures. (CE) Mr. Ewings presented the item noting under the current Town policy that short-term rentals are not permitted and are handled on a complaint basis. Benchmarking with neighboring municipalities was also provided. The Town Council requested staff to present and discuss the topic at the upcoming HOA President's meeting to receive their input and any feedback, and to explore the item further. 2. Discussion regarding the proposed 2025 Bond Election. (RBS) Mr. Scott presented the item with an overview of the six (6) recommendations from the Bond Committee including the amounts attached to each recommendation. Three draft ordinances have been prepared for consideration with a request to consider a revision to one of the referendums to broaden the wording to cover Downtown Imporovements versus only the silos. Mr. Scott noted that the Town intends only to issue up to it's debt service capacity; thereby no adjustment to the tax rate. Mr. Greene, Bond Committee Chair noted the committees support of the proposed recommendations including the proposed revision for the Downtown Improvements. The committee fully supports the investment into and for the Town for its future needs. The Town Council discussed the options and the proposed recommended revision. 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, including the evaluation of the Town Manager, and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.071 — Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated with any agenda item. Section 551.071 - To consult with the Town Attorney regarding legal matters associated with Town liability issues, and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.074 - To discuss appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board, Library Board, Prosper Economic Development Page 2 of 3 Corporation Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Community Engagement Committee, and the Downtown Advisory Committee, and all matters incident and related thereto. The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 5:54 p.m. Reconvene into Work Session. The Town Council reconvened at 6:19 p.m. No action was taken. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:19 p.m. These minutes were approved on the 26th day of August 2025. APPROVED: David F. Bristol, Mayor ATTEST: riNs— aF 71sMichelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary't 106, k \�I"914 -o/ *J \�IiA--s Page 3 of 3