HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - City Council - 05/19/2026 - RegularMINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION
HELD ON
MAY 19, 2026
The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of The Colony, Texas, was called to order
at 6:31 p.m. on the 191h day of May 2026, at City Hall, 6053 Main Street, The Colony, Texas,
with the following roll call:
Richard Boyer, Mayor
Present
Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember
Present
Robyn Holtz, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Present
Brian Wade, Councilmember
Present
Dan Rainey, Councilmember
Present
Perry Schrag, Councilmember
Present
Joel Marks, Mayor Pro Tem
Present
And with 7 council members present a quorum was established and the following items were
addressed:
1.0 ROUTINE ANNOUNCEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS and PROCLAMATIONS
1.1 Call to Order
Mayor Richard Boyer called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 Proclamation recognizing retiring Fire Chief Scott Thompson for his 17 years of exemplary
service to the City of The Colony and his 40th year career in the American fire service.
Mayor Richard Boyer recognized Fire Chief Scott Thompson for his years of service. Fire
Chief Scott Thompson accepted the proclamation.
1.6 Recognition of retiring Fire Chief Scott Thompson by Texas State Representative Jared
Patterson.
State Representative Jared Patterson recognized Fire Chief Scott Thompson and Assistant
Fire Chief Jason Bonds for their years of service.
1.7 Items of Community Interest
1. Councilmember Judy Ensweiler provided an update on the food drive from Saturday,
May 16th.
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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2. Mayor Richard Boyer announced Congressman Brandon Gills Academy Appointee
event will occur on Friday, May 29th at 10 a.m. at City Hall Council Chambers.
1.8 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
None
3.0 WORK SESSION
3.1 Council to provide direction to staff regarding future agenda items.
None
4.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Motion to approve all items on the Consent Agenda- Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember; second
by Dan Rainey, Councilmember; motion carried with all ayes.
4.1 Consider approving City Council Regular Session meeting minutes from May 5, 2026.
4.2 Consider approving Council expenditures for March 2026.
4.3 Consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to award a contract to Rexel
USA Wholesale Electrical Supply in the amount of $382,000.00 for the repair and
replacement of various median lighting along FM 423 from SH 121 to the city's northern
city limit, utilizing TIPS contract #24060301.
RESOL UTION NO. 2026-032
5.0 REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
5.1 Conduct a public hearing, discuss and consider an ordinance adopting the Standards of
Care Policy for day camp programs.
Recreation Administrative Manager Lindsey Stansell presented the proposed ordinance to
council.
The public hearing was opened and closed at 6:48 p.m.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve— Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember; second by Brian Wade, Councilmember;
motion carried with all ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2647
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5.2 Discuss and consider approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Professional Services Agreement with Parkhill for design services for the Police
Department and Court Facilities Renovation in an amount not to exceed $159,500.00.
Parks Development Manager Calvin Lehmann presented the proposed resolution to
council.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Motion to approve— Brian Wade, Councilmember; second by Dan Rainey, Councilmember;
motion carried with all ayes.
RESOL UTION NO. 2026-033
5.3 Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Article V related to
motor -assisted scooters, electronic bicycles and pocket -bikes.
Police Chief Phillip Foxall presented the proposed ordinance to council.
Steve Carpenter, 8204 Lindsey Gardens, spoke in favor of the adoption of the ordinance.
Council provided discussion on the item.
Councilmember Schrag arrived at 7:18 p. m.
Motion to approve— Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember; second by Brian Wade, Councilmember;
motion carried with all ayes.
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-2648
5.4 Discuss and consider approving a resolution casting the city's vote for a nominee to serve
as a member of the Board of Managers for the Denco Area 9-1-1 District.
Motion to approve the nomination of Jim Carter- Judy Ensweiler, Councilmember; second by
Brian Wade, Councilmember; motion carried with all ayes.
Executive Session was convened at 7:42 p. m.
6.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1 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).
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6.2 Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to receive legal advice from its attorney regarding pending
litigation: TOCA Colony, LLC v. Blue Sky Sports Center, LP, and the City of The Colony,
Texas.
6.3 Council shall convene into a closed executive session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the
Texas Government Code to receive legal advice from its attorney regarding pending
litigation: Preston Tighe's property located at 3805 Overlook Court, and the City of The
Colony, Texas.
Regular Session was reconvened at 8:17 p. m.
7.0 EXECUTIVE SESSIONACTION
7.1 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
7.2 Any action as a result of executive session regarding pending litigation: TOCA Colony,
LLC v. Blue Sky Sports Center, LP, and the City of The Colony, Texas.
No Action
7.3 Any action as a result of executive session regarding pending litigation: Preston Tighe's
property at 3805 Overlook Court, and the City of The Colony, Texas.
No Action
ADJOURNMENT
With there being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 8:1 7 p. m.
APPROVED:
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Tina Stewart, TRMC, CMC, City Secretary