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03.24.2026 Town Council Minutes■ WN OF PRI�SPER A Place Where Everyone Matters 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 Marcus E. Ray Councilmember Craig Andres Councilmember Jeff Hodges Councilmember Cameron Reeves Staff Members Present: Mario Canizares, Town Manager Terry Welch, Town Attorney Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager Robyn Battle, Executive Director Tony Luton, Human Resources Director Hulon Webb, Director of Engineering Chris Landrum, Finance Director Judith Jacinto, Court Administrator Dan Baker, Parks and Recreation Director Kaylynn Stone, Special Events Manger David Hoover, Development Services Director Suzanne Porter, Planning Manager Carrie Jones, Public Works Director Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief Shaw Eft, Assistant Fire Chief Ken Myers, Interim Police Chief Scott Brewer, Assistance Police Chief Ryan Pasko, IT Specialist II MINUTES Prosper Town Council Meeting Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas Tuesday, March 24, 2026 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 in on the fun as we compete with the Town of Little Elm in the Journey of 1,000 miles. Now until Sunday, April 19, the town that logs the most steps takes home the trophy. Simply sign up for the Mayor's Fitness Challenge and log your steps. For more information, visit prospertx.gov/mayorsfitnesschallenge. Page 1 of 6 The Prosper Library and Parks and Recreation Department are hopping down Bunny Lane on Friday, March 27 at Frontier Park from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Residents of all ages are invited to come hunt Easter eggs and take photos with the Easter Bunny. A special thank you to the National Charity League -Prosper, for their donation of 500 Easter eggs for this event and don't forget to bring your basket. The Town's annual Spring Cleanup will take place on Saturday, March 28 from 8:00 am to noon at Prosper Town Hall. Residents may dispose of various items. To enter the event, please be prepared to show your utility bill and valid driver's license. For more information, visit prospertx.gov/sprinqcleanup. The Town of Prosper has launched the Hometown Heros Program, a special initiative recognizing local veterans as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. Residents are encouraged to help identify veterans in the community who should be recognized through this program! Nominate a veteran by visiting ros ertx. govlhometownheroes. Those selected will be honored at a Town Council meeting now through July. Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a vibrant outdoor celebration of art and music at Boyer Park. Hosted in partnership with Prosper ISD, this outdoor gallery will feature art from all four high schools and music performed by the 380 Jazz Band. Presentations. 1. America 250. (DFB) Mayor Bristol read a historical background on the "Turning of the Tide." He noted this episode along with the previous episodes can be viewed on the Town's YouTube Channel. 2. Recognize members of the Prosper Independent School District Resources Center. (KS) Ms. Stone recognized volunteers from the PISD Resource Center along with Ms. Kugler for her impact in the community. Mayor Bristol presented her with a certificate of recognition. 3. Recognize members of the Prosper Fire and Rescue Department for their Life Saving efforts. (SB) Chief Blasingame recognized members of the Prosper Fire and Rescue Department, dispatcher, those who assisted in aiding and making the emergency call, and the patient who was involved. 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 of the March 10, 2026, Town Council Work Session meeting. (MLS) Page 2 of 6 5. Consider and act upon the minutes of the March 10, 2026, Town Council Regular meeting. (MLS) 6. Consider acceptance of the February monthly financial report for fiscal year 2026. (CL) 7. Consider and act upon the appointment of an Associate Municipal Judge for a two-year term and authorize the Town Manager to execute an agreement for same. (JJ) 8. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2026-19 amending Chapter 1, "General Provisions," of the Code of Ordinances by amending Subsections (8) and (10) and adding a new Subsection (11) to Section 1.02.129 relative to the Code of Conduct for Town Councilmembers and amending Section 1.04.003(b) by amending Subsections (7) and (9) and adding a new Subsection (10) relative to the Code of Conduct for Town Board, Commission and Committee Members. (TW) 9. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2026-15 amending Section 6.03.002, "Regulation of weeds, rubbish, brush, and other objectionable, unsightly, or unsanitary matter," of Article 6.03, "Maintenance of Property," of Chapter 6, "Health and Sanitation," of the Town's Code of Ordinances by defining a nuisance and extending nuisance control areas 5,000 feet outside the Town's corporate boundaries, pursuant to state law. (TW) 10. Consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute a lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, for the installation of an AT&T wireless service antenna on the Town water tower at 1880 Newpark Way. (CE) 11. Consider and act upon a Park Improvement Fee Agreement between the Town of Prosper and Shaddock-Creekside Prosper, LLC, for the Creekside development. (DB) 12. Consider and act upon an Ordinance 2026-16 for a Specific Use Permit for Private Streets on Jeremiah Horn Survey, Abstract 411, Tract 35 and a portion of Tracts 5 and 48, on 21.4± acres, located 530± feet north of University Drive and 2,575± feet east of Lakewood Drive. (ZONE-25-0002) (DH) 13. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2026-17 for a Specific Use Permit for an Accessory Building/Guest House on Whispering Farms, Phase 2, Block G, Lot 9, on 5.1± acres, located on the south side of Whispering Way and 530± feet west of Parkview Lane. (ZONE-26-0001) (DH) 14. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2026-18 to rezone J. Durrett Survey, Abstract 350, Tracts 2 & 2A, and John M. McKim Survey, Abstract 889, Tract 4, on 49.9± acres from Agricultural to a Planned Development for Single -Family Residences, located on the north side of Prosper Trail and 855± feet west of Legacy Drive. (ZONE-25-0006) (DH) 15. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Development Agreement between George L. McCasland and the Town of Prosper relative to McCasland Tract. (DEVAGRE-26-0002) (DH) Page 3 of 6 16. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeals on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7) of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Preliminary Site Plans and Site Plans. (DH) Mayor Bristol noted that the financials are included. He thanked members of the Finance team for their continued efforts and work. Councilmember Hodges made a motion to approve consent agenda items 4 through 16. Councilmember Ray seconded the item. Motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments were made. Items for Individual Consideration: 17. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider and act upon a request for a Planned Development for an Indoor Sports Facility and Medical Offices on Middle School No. 9 Addition, Block A, Lot 5, on 18.9± acres, located on the east side of Denton Way and 480± feet north of Fishtrap Road. (ZONE-25-0007) (DH) Mr. Hoover presented the item with an overview of the project location, surrounding zoning, and the proposed building elevations and landscaping. No responses were received from the notices sent out. The Planning and Zoning Commisison recommended approval with a 5-0 vote. Staff recommends approval. Mr. Hoover noted that there were suggestions made for a few of the permitted uses to be moved to a Special Use Permit. If so, he recommended placing that into the motion. Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley asked if the indoor sports facility could become anything else. Mr. Hoover noted an amendment would be required if changed. Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley commented that she would like to recommend moving Community Center, Fraternal Organization/Lodge/Civic Club/Fraternity or Sorority, Drive-Through's, and Telephone Exchange from the Permiteed Use list to the Specific Use Permit list. Mayor Bristol opened the public hearing. No comments were made. Mayor Bristol closed the public hearing. Mayor Pro-Tem Bartley made a motion to approve a request for a Planned Development for an Indoor Sports Facility and Medical Offices on Middle School No. 9 Addition, Block A, Lot 5, on 18.9± acres, located on the east side of Denton Way and 480± feet north of Fishtrap Road with moving Community Center, Fraternal Organization/Lodge/Civic Club/Fraternity or Sorority, Drive-Through's, and Telephone Exchange from the Permited Use list to the Specific Use Permit list; and clarifying lot 5 is an indoor sports facility as a Big Box and would be required to come back to Council if amended. Councilmember Kern seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Page 4 of 6 18. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DFB) No comments were made. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting. No comments were made. 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 551.076 - To discuss and consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues related to zoning classifications, and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding pending or anticipated litigation. Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated with any Work Session or Council Meeting agenda item. The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. Reconvene in Reqular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. The Town Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:37 p.m No action was taken. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. These minutes were approved on the 7th day of April 2026. APPROVED: David F. Bristol, Mayor Page 5 of 6 ATTEST: /001-: ' OF P k,u. Ckww�u;�,a�� ej 6LKUL Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary Page 6 of 6