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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 03/17/2026 - RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION HELD ON MARCH 17, 2026 The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on the 17th day of March 2026, at City Hall, 6053 Main Street, The Colony, Texas, with the following roll call: Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember Present Robyn Holtz, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Present Brian Wade, Councilmember Present Dan Rainey, Councilmember Present Perry Schrag, Councilmember Present Richard Boyer, Mayor Absent (Personal) Joel Marks, Mayor Pro Tem Absent (Personal) And with 5 council members present a quorum was established and the following items were addressed: 1.0 ROUTINEANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS and PROCLAMATIONS 1.1 Call to Order Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Robyn Holtz called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 1.2 Invocation Councilmember Judy Ensweiler delivered the invocation. 1.3 Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag was recited. 1.4 Salute to the Texas Flag The Salute to the Texas Flag was recited. 1.5 Items of Community Interest None 1.6 Receive presentation from the Library regarding upcoming events and activities. Library Director Megan Charters provided upcoming events and activities to the council. 2.0 CITIZEN INPUT Michelle Baran, 3028 Little Mill, spoke concerning motorized vehicles. 1 These items are strictly public service announcements. Expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolences; information regarding holiday schedules; honorary recognition of city officials, employees or other citizens; reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the City or other entity that are scheduled to be attended by a city official or city employee. No action will be taken and no direction will be given regarding these items. City Council — Regular Meeting Agenda March 17, 2026 Pagel 2 3.0 WORK SESSION 3.1 Receive a presentation, discuss and provide direction to staff on amending the Code of Ordinances related to Electric Bicycles and Motor Assisted Scooters. Police Chief Phillip Foxall provided an overview on the item to council. Council provided discussion and directed staff to work on an ordinance to bring forward for consideration. 3.2 Receive presentation regarding updates on public-private partnerships. Community Services Director Jackie Kopsa provided an overview on the item to council. Kristian Teleki with Matthew Southwest provided an update to council regarding the Tribute Golf Course and Marine Park. Kyle Taylor with Hawaiian Waters provided an update to council regarding the water park. Eric Warner with The Athletic Club provided an update to council regarding The Athletic Club formally known as Five Star. Council provided discussion on the item. 3.3 Receive a presentation from Oncor Customer Service Executive Rick Beall regarding electrical infrastructure updates, street lighting, and Oncor projects impacting The Colony. Emergency ManagementAdministrator Brett Beene provided an overview on the item to council. Rick Beall with Oncor Customer Service provided an update to council. 3.4 Receive a presentation, discuss and provide direction to staff on amending the Code of Ordinances related Accessory Dwelling Units. Deputy City ManagerJoe Perez presented the item to council. Planning Director Isaac Williams provided an overview on the item. Council provided discussion and directed staff to work on an ordinance to bring forward for consideration. Councilmember Brian Wade stepped out and returned at 7:54 p.m. City Council — Regular Meeting Agenda March 17, 2026 Pagel 3 3.5 Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items. None 4.0 CONSENT AGENDA Motion to approve all items from the Consent Agenda - Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember; second by Brian Wade, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes. 4.1 Consider approving City Council Special Session meeting minutes from March 2, 2026 and Regular Session meeting minutes from March 4, 2026. 4.2 Consider approving a resolution authorizing continued participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee; and authorize the payment of four cents per capita to fund regulatory and related activities. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-023 4.3 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a concessionaire agreement to DFW Boat Charters. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-024 5.0 REGULARAGENDA ITEMS 5.1 Receive the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Federal Single Audit Report for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025. Finance Director Ryan Bredehoeft provided an overview on the item to council. Kevin Randolph with Eide Baillypresented the item to council. 5.2 Conduct a public hearing, discuss, and consider an ordinance regarding amendments to Appendix A, Section 10A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of The Colony, Texas, by amending Section 10A-500, Gateway Standards Waiver Procedures. Planning Director Isaac Williams presented the proposed ordinance to council. The public hearing opened at 8:26 p.m. and closed at 8:27 p.m. with no speakers. Council provided discussion on the item. City Council — Regular Meeting Agenda March 17, 2026 Pagel 4 Motion to approve with the proposed language recommended during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 24, 2026 - Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember; second by Dan Rainey, Councilmember, motion carried with all ayes. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2642 Executive Session was convened at 8:33 p.m. 6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION 6.1 A. Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Sections 551.072 and 551.087 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and commercial or financial information the city has received from a business prospect(s), and to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s). Regular Session was reconvened at 8:50 p. m. 7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSIONACTION 7.1 A. Any action as a result of executive session regarding purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property and commercial or financial information the city has received from a business prospect(s), and the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect(s). No Action ADJOURNMENT With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. 7// - Robyn Holt , eputy Mayor Pro Tem City of The Colony, Texas ATT Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary