04.28.2026 Town Council Minutes Work Session■
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Town Council Call to Order/Roll Call.
Mayor Bristol called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m.
Council Members Present:
Mayor David F. Bristol
Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Bartley
Deputy Mayor Pro-Tem Chris Kern
Councilmember Craig Andres arrived 5:45 p.m.
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
Jessica Hille, Deputy Town Secretary
Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager
Tony Luton, Human Resources Director
Hulon Webb, Engineering Director
Lindy Higginbotham, Senior Engineer
Adam Gerster, CIP Program Manager
David Hoover, Development Services Director
Carrie Jones, Public Works Director
Chris Landrum, Finance Director
Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief
Shaw Eft, Assistant Fire Chief
Ken Myers, Interim Police Chief
Tom Davis, Assistant Police Chief
Leigh Johnson, IT Director
Muya Mwangi, IT Specialist I
Items for Individual Consideration:
MINUTES
Prosper Town Council Work Session
Prosper Town Hall — Council Chambers
250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1. Discussion regarding the Town's salary and compensation plan. (TL)
Mr. Luton presented an overview which included a history of Phase I implementation
from last fiscal year, history of the pay plan adjustments, consultant recommendations
for Phase II, and next steps. Mr. Luton noted more information would be brought to
the Council as they continued through the budget process.
The Town Council discussed the study of plan as it relates to the Fire, Police, and
non -sworn employees, certification pay, overall impact to the budget, and market
comparisions.
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2. Receive an update regarding the Coit Road Construction project. (HW/AG/LH)
Mr. Gerster presented an overview of the four stages within Phase 1 of the project
(First Street to Prosper Trail). He noted the Town in stage 2 of the project with utilities
almost complete. The next stage would the paving with an anticipated completion at
the end of May.
Ms. Higginbotham presented an overview of the details regarding Phase 2 of the
project (Prospert Trail to Frontier), highlighting the pavement sections, medians, and
timeline for anticipated completion at the end of 2027.
The Town Council discussed the project and emphasized staff providing updates as
the project progressed.
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 deliberate the appointments to the Town Council Subcommittees.
Section 551.074 - To discuss appointments to the Board of AdjustmentlConstruction Board
of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board, Library Board, Prosper Economic Development
Corporation Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Community Engagement Committee,
Downtown Advisory Committee, Charter Review Committee, 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 regarding legal issues associated
with Subchapter K of Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code and provide direction to
the Town Attorney, and all matters incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated
with Supreme Court case of Lindke v. Freed and applicable Texas state law, and all matters
incident and related thereto.
Section 551.071 - Consultation 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.
Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues relative to
Article 4.11 of the Town's Code of Ordinances, and all matters incident and related thereto.
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Section 551.071 — Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated
with any agenda item.
Reconvene into Work Session.
No Executive Session took place.
Adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m.
These minutes were approved on the 12th day of May 2026.
APPROVED:
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David F. Bristol, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary
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