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Melissa Eason, who said she is a state officer for the National Society of Colonial Dames of America (NSCDA), described 2 Lights for Tomorrow as a nationwide effort tied to the America 250 commemoration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026. The initiative asks households and public buildings to place two lights in windows on the night of April 18 to recall the Old North Church signal — “one if by land, two if by sea” — and to reflect on civic history and local patriotism.

Eason told council that Trophy Club’s designation as the “Texas town of patriotism” made the program a natural fit and asked the council to help promote participation in town communications. The mayor replied that the event would appear on the Town Hall marquee to help remind residents. Melissa and Jeff said they would place two lights in their front windows.

The request was received as public comment; the transcript records the presentation and the mayor’s brief response but offers no formal council action.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Melissa and Jeff Eason asked the council to publicize a national commemoration called '2 Lights for Tomorrow' on April 18 to mark Paul Revere's ride and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.","taxTitle","Trophy Club, Denton County, Texas","taxId",69462,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273700,"Fire chief presents annual report; town highlights emergency management partnership with Roanoke",437,803000,1240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3&start=803&end=1240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3/thumbnail_803000.jpg","/articles/6273700/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Fire-chief-presents-annual-report-town-highlights-emergency-management-partnership-with-Roanoke","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273700-8fd34b9f273c14fa8e6b785c07513879/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150502&Signature=iGSlXwacM-wcX0Xrj0ue7R03-9CzvTHWMf~lbGbllFiS4gRg43SBSZNyxJko0Bf2rr1nJ3uObq~xslFVFu7BdUoFDsoYYxm3Ya0j2QkizRDY8~-f-oxxXu0~nvayzM-lH4TYmp7MomPFadpQwSP6pk9duEU4crC9kspXlZKwFzGBw9~dmWyycsR-FL~jwEXIEtLfAOJjA5vLP-U7yjfMU7IriFj-f-E-vK8hYCn43GF8M2A6EZ5oO4wQJrP20Y17CrRROjJi6xB-qae8STHHelJZ4exIF1lspaMbEIeTr4vSihFkQAytGgVEqaHjLdw9DMOw2i66IdPr-dSODDI00w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fire Chief Wise presented the Trophy Club Fire Department’s annual report to the council, highlighting the department’s personnel, performance metrics, community outreach and ongoing initiatives.

Chief Wise praised the firefighters and said the digital report — a magazine‑style packet available on the department web page — contains key performance metrics and notable achievements. He recognized Deputy Chief Ken Rollinson for assembling the report.

Chief Wise described emergency management as the town’s top strategic initiative and briefed council on a new interlocal agreement with the town of Roanoke, signed earlier in the year. He identified Amanda Manesas as the town’s emergency management coordinator overseeing the program and said Roanoke will provide mutual support during emergencies. Chief Wise said staff are drafting a basic emergency management plan expected to be completed by August or September, at which time staff will return to the council to present it.

Mayor and council members noted the importance of coordination with Denton County and other jurisdictions and expressed appreciation for the department’s community outreach and preparedness efforts. No formal action was taken on the report; it was provided for council and public information.","Fire Chief Wise presented the department’s annual report, highlighting response metrics, community engagement and a new interlocal agreement with Roanoke for emergency management support; a basic emergency plan is expected by August–September.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273705,"Council authorizes town manager to negotiate fire‑service interlocal amendments with MUD No. 1 after closed session",3743,2323000,6066000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3&start=2323&end=6066","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3/thumbnail_2323000.jpg","/articles/6273705/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Council-authorizes-town-manager-to-negotiate-fireservice-interlocal-amendments-with-MUD-No-1-after-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273705-e4e15e2a59ebd8c989f9056a3028d411/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150502&Signature=BCpjUFldKlXD~RPyJanFrv1WuM-h6m1IUnSrV7wH2YMpe-JTnjEx3ayFq83C4dAUodIaE3u5GA8HORfn1GfSvEtx0AFv6PbLqsaSJ~XMcZfevQ5p91cmF0K2KVECRab~Cm4UyXNF5qqO7tjPazq6dqLCyF~I0C-AWy~tqVsSZltsKbigqWPoqHD24w7JQ-sLL5Pffp-MFm8KEQu-9K79Uqlu1Y05obLB-4UBWEnUtPJceRS1-G1wqeOLF57BFyi5I-gEh2-HjGP0aCZmB8Sgv9bdGHNiHeMVLfKKbWZIj8k2giKTpoG5cHquCLy-3ffgLQPjWNEv5caDnYjo1sEbSg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town Council convened a closed executive session under the Texas Open Meetings Act to consult the town attorney on two matters involving Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1 (MUD No. 1): potential amendments to the interlocal agreement governing administration of fire protection services, and the amended and restated wholesale water and wastewater supply, treatment and operational services contract.

After returning to open session, a councilmember moved to authorize the town manager to negotiate amendments to the interlocal cooperative agreement for administration of fire protection services with MUD No. 1; Councilmember Stacy seconded. The council voted in favor and the motion passed. The transcript records the motion and that the mayor asked for those in favor to raise their hands; no roll call tally was given in the public record provided.

The executive‑session notice read into the record referenced the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Section 551.071 (consultation with the town attorney). The transcript does not include the substance of the attorney consultation or any negotiated terms disclosed in the open meeting. Council members directed staff to move forward with negotiations as authorized.","After an executive session on legal issues with the town attorney, the council authorized the town manager to negotiate amendments to the interlocal cooperative agreement for fire protection services with Trophy Club Municipal Utility District No. 1.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273710,"Council amends Thrive Business Grant program; allows limited flexibility for specialized equipment",659,1772000,2431000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3&start=1772&end=2431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3/thumbnail_1772000.jpg","/articles/6273710/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Council-amends-Thrive-Business-Grant-program-allows-limited-flexibility-for-specialized-equipment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273710-68d9763cc27a4eea6dd2e568eeb1ba05/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150502&Signature=SyUuzf37sKGKALotF2XX10~DhN5lnoNLGg1-uiQeIn2P3FE-V2Zqs8T4ziuPohPL6L-p2N-wA89bJYX-jvktF04A8a6rOmpZi7XoG6Wg6xUPWNYx4jQA52doINpmQYGXIa0YLGA-a0Mx8XlYojmRulcDObskvJZMqZqn1BGvNV-AHFXOKJNtFv-9tylVPlNLCLtkVmnFL4li-3rHnf1qoSRmZbxKM4~jJJ-nuFyP0QOQ1EQO1hTKr~nLwvzQIBVI3S9XNZz7lGnscNlawHyzp4kxhpsmrDxX~kJi3LGNdb~7OWW1Hb9eD-3TL1zgu--WToh-q3t6dxBBTRmBFVb7Tw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Trophy Club Town Council approved amendments to the Thrive Business Grant program after an Economic Development Corporation (EDC) presentation and a brief council discussion.

EDC staff described results from cycle one and proposed policy changes to improve oversight and transparency. Staff said performance agreements for cycle one were signed beginning in January 2025, allowing grantees to start projects, and that project completion is expected by December 31, 2025. The EDC presented updates on individual grantees: Fish and Knife (equipment ordered; $19,200 grant), Grace Development (exterior painting; up to $20,000), Jolley Orthodontics ($18,108.17 for interior chair/lighting and awaiting dental chair arrival), Mathnasium (two grants totaling $7,072.50 for lighting and furniture, signage pending corporate approval), Trophy Club Vision Care (equipment to treat dry eye disease; up to $20,000), and Envision Complete Fitness (has not signed a performance agreement; up to $20,000 awarded but project not started).

The EDC recommended several amendments the council approved. Key changes include:
- Equipment purchased with grant funds must remain in Trophy Club.
- Grants may be adjusted up to 10% to cover unforeseen cost increases (for example, price changes between quote and implementation).
- For exterior work, EDC staff will perform a third pre‑approval review against town standards.
- Businesses must generally submit up to three quotes; if three quotes cannot be obtained because the item or supplier is specialized, businesses must document outreach efforts and EDC/staff retain authority to approve exceptions.
- Performance agreements must be signed within 60 days of award or the EDC may rescind the grant and return funds to the EDC budget.
- The program timeline was clarified: with this cycle the EDC expects roughly an 18‑month process from application to completion (staff proposed starting April 15, 2025, with projects finished by October 2026 under the new timeline).

Councilmember Meredith moved to approve the resolution as amended; Councilmember Stacy seconded. After brief discussion and a request from Councilmember Meredith that the three‑quote requirement allow documented exceptions for specialized equipment (for example, dental chairs or optometry devices), the council voted to approve the resolution. The motion passed with no roll call recorded on the transcript.

EDC staff said three applicants have expressed interest for the next cycle, one of which has already applied. Staff reiterated that performance agreements are required before work may begin.","Council approved changes to the Thrive Business Grant program, including a 10% contingency for unforeseen cost increases, a requirement for up to three quotes with an allowance for exceptions for specialized equipment, and a timeline and rescission clause if performance agreements are not signed within 60 days.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6273715,"Trophy Club to switch trash service to Community Waste Disposal starting June 1",565,1256000,1821000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3&start=1256&end=1821","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2997668-ed1b87205a272d43a0a22ba2bcf0f7c3/thumbnail_1256000.jpg","/articles/6273715/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Trophy-Club-to-switch-trash-service-to-Community-Waste-Disposal-starting-June-1","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6273715-5b97ccd092ded070686c974dd6bc5935/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150502&Signature=PMjIHE84dnCMyDtydXvE0YF6mZZY0oF~52CIQQzPVN1XRavmy9MxGu3to2hE~2AEG~xiOV4fHMwgVLYuztZtsGlI4Ph8abvir7jF747p-pm4cveoD3eoxo0aPNUNYYM~GIha30VcH4-tacvB7orsc~MlStuvg1I6TPlt3FRolrqZVz2SKtoPpFk~s8~2b40RBugrhImdZc7gfWTC1sBwsu7kawvgR0qEKZJXwaU3CnUBqDu9bjI9sE0S6Z5cLgv6iCjVrP8Ll5vJuNe6LTrkLKkd3lJCZsMY6Mpv~HCVS2bxwa4YFrnHbFRVw7tWGLOgXbRyDJN1JQwFP5jQrUPepg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trophy Club officials announced a change in the town’s solid-waste provider that will take effect June 1, 2025, when Community Waste Disposal (CWD) begins residential trash and recycling service.

The change, presented to the Town Council during its regular meeting, is billed by staff as an upgrade in frequency and convenience while keeping rates “affordable.” Town Manager Wright said the new contract will continue twice‑weekly trash pickup and add weekly recycling, weekly bundled brush and bulk collection (with the first four cubic yards free each week), seasonal leaf collection, curbside Christmas tree recycling and door‑side hazardous‑waste pickup.

Town staff emphasized practical details residents will need. Every household will receive a new 18‑gallon green recycling bin; residents may request up to three of those free, or can upgrade to a 95‑gallon recycling cart for an additional $3.41 per month. To improve reliability and response time, the town will be reorganized into two trash zones and four recycling zones, which will change collection days (for example, some neighborhoods will move to Monday/Thursday collection and others to Tuesday/Friday). The town’s service page (trophyclub.org/trash) will host schedules and a service guide.

Council members asked staff what residents should do with the blue recycling bins used under the previous contractor. Wright said Republic (the outgoing contractor) does not want the bins returned and that residents have two options: keep them for personal use or recycle/dispose of them. To facilitate disposal, the town will place a roll‑off dumpster in the HD Supply parking lot from May 25 through June 7 so residents may drop off old blue carts. Wright also said CWD will begin distributing the new green recycling bins around May 25 so residents should see the new bins arriving that week.

Staff said each delivered recycling bin will include a service guide with collection days and pickup rules, and that residents can sign up in advance for the larger 95‑gallon cart before service begins.

The council did not take a separate vote on the presentation; staff presented the contract transition details during regular announcements. The town continues to operate under its existing collection schedule until the June 1 switchover.

The town manager and public works staff said they will intensify outreach in May, including social media, the town website and the marquee at Town Hall, to ensure residents know their new collection days and bin options.","The town will start service with Community Waste Disposal on June 1, bringing twice-weekly trash pickup, weekly recycling with new green 18‑gallon bins (upgradable), new collection zones, and a roll‑off dropoff for old blue recycling carts May 25–June 7.","actionData","errors"]

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