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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Robyn Holt , eputy Mayor Pro Tem
City of The Colony, Texas
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Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary