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Why it matters

The Denton Area 911 District oversees emergency-call routing and related services funded primarily by a statutory 50-cent charge on wireless bills; the appointee represents the town’s interests on operational and budgetary matters affecting first-response communications.

How the appointment occurred

A councilmember nominated Steve Southwell after he attended the meeting and spoke briefly about his willingness to serve. A second was recorded and the council conducted a voice/hand vote; councilmembers raised hands in favor and Southwell was affirmed as the town’s appointee.

What the appointee said

Southwell commented on the operational importance of the district and the statutory funding mechanism, saying the service “is an important job, 9 1 1, as the first first responders. It's a, it's a very vital service and there's really no political way to handle it. There is only you do.”

Ending

Southwell will represent Trophy Club on the Denton Area 911 District Board of Managers; no further council action on the appointment was recorded at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting July 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council nominated and appointed Steve Southwell to represent Trophy Club on the Denton Area 911 District Board of Managers after a brief nomination and voice vote.","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},6171947,"Trophy Club updates emergency planning: interlocal with Roanoke, siren upgrades and new resident programs",208,1519000,1727000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393288-2b0abad1b48f62662d18fc6f8881a49b&start=1519&end=1727","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393288-2b0abad1b48f62662d18fc6f8881a49b/thumbnail_1519000.jpg","/articles/6171947/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Trophy-Club-updates-emergency-planning-interlocal-with-Roanoke-siren-upgrades-and-new-resident-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171947-fadd9730869b4f8ab9f52d18d15a4077/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135760&Signature=ltncANF2G4qj7jOENMBhE9Z32iwwYGE5avnaollO-rWSBGfgaDNpY7D1abY8bIfDztkAoqdLPdttX1tJPeWbtMInkpypXEl60QZU503pUZtAAaW9NHEpr46LXyw6qg94WoNsVi8Xr9oQ-53gbkV0cx1sgRgeXy3JZ4zxh891V7~bRE9RJmrjhVWS2qrQicWlXV6AZGjpuTqVEsw4r1yFAoxu1ie4YExPSKvglB2EXebzpulC7OjxkZXao~ouDDMOAU1Cq~anUR4pa1pZk9yBdTQNIs-B1VDaJvNx6luQeQnI74NClQ9iqq49kjcH32GISWLmmLFPm92SXtd9y6sXxA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town emergency-management staff told the Trophy Club Town Council on Monday that the town has completed an interlocal transition for emergency management services with the city of Roanoke, is planning a hardware-and-software replacement of the outdoor warning siren system funded at $155,000, and has expanded resident outreach and field sensors to improve alerts and flood monitoring.

Why it matters

Upgrading warning systems and formalizing emergency-management partnerships affect the town’s ability to warn residents of severe weather, flooding and other hazards. The town said the work increases resilience and integrates local capabilities with regional resources.

Key updates provided

- Interlocal agreement: Staff reported the December 2024 interlocal agreement with Roanoke to manage emergency management services is complete and the town’s basic emergency plan has been reviewed and approved by the Texas Division of Emergency Management; further emergency support functions are being developed for state approval by September.
- Outdoor warning and sirens: Council previously allocated $155,000 for replacement of the town’s outdoor warning siren systems. Staff said upgrades to hardware, software and activation capability are on track to begin in October.
- Resident programs and alerts: Staff reported 75 residents had signed up for a new “Response Ready” program that provides first responders with pre-registered information about mobility challenges, pets and access needs. Communications staff said TC Alerts subscriptions increased about 12 percent, which staff equated to roughly 630 accounts receiving the town’s alerts.
- Flood monitoring: Public works/utility staff have installed flood gauges in a frequently flooded area near the Tom Thumb and the fire station to support the National Weather Service “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” messaging and improve situational awareness.

Direct quote

“Since August of last year ... 75 residents have now signed up for our new response ready program,” staff said, describing outreach and registration gains. The staff presentation added that the town is “on track to begin replacing those outdated hardware, upgrading our software, and improving our activation capabilities starting this October.”

Next steps and public actions

Staff will continue the partnership with Roanoke, finish emergency support function documents for state approval, begin siren replacement work in October using the $155,000 allocation, and expand public outreach to increase TC Alerts and Response Ready signups.

Ending

Council members commended staff for the town’s emergency-planning progress and urged continued public outreach to ensure residents sign up for TC Alerts and the Response Ready program.","Town staff reported completion of an interlocal agreement with Roanoke for emergency management, a $155,000 allocation to replace outdoor warning sirens beginning in October, installation of flood gauges in a known flood area, and 75 residents signed up for a new 'Response Ready' program; TC alerts accounts rose about 12% (~630 accounts).",{"_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},6171951,"Council hears Ethics Review Commission changes to town ethics ordinance; commission asked to refine scholarship language",2567,2523000,5090000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393288-2b0abad1b48f62662d18fc6f8881a49b&start=2523&end=5090","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393288-2b0abad1b48f62662d18fc6f8881a49b/thumbnail_2523000.jpg","/articles/6171951/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Council-hears-Ethics-Review-Commission-changes-to-town-ethics-ordinance-commission-asked-to-refine-scholarship-language","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171951-b4350fc18d510f3c8fee26f7b69ebeb9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135760&Signature=hTERHNXBYLByBQQe3lR8FWyE3Rpl4IghHPLbobG8WaBvEgChvEcD7tc25eCL61Wuc7CZSZM7bWv5nCYoylW4hUsxWDw9LHMVYM8JKo9rVI19fEJVYg2vXd8zU60KTlnM5~gyrEI2GcSvWDgYnckr~fO4qBcrTmAVvPl784KCB0UDuNiqn7lamiFAN7FCctbkJG4gf18Nc-mAJ9qkh4AwMDQJLIzL9PUFl9a7IcLiHRjtWRTqQVlNkVKHzYLVKRoJoGndO-KB~ILiP~8DNMmh282jXbO650vwjwLyewzaMgFtpkJx~AEsBFMiCus~RnZ9ELfwrV0gOPaCqNt~6twLZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Trophy Club Town Council reviewed proposed amendments to the town’s code of ethics on Monday that were recommended by the Ethics Review Commission. The changes would define “insignificant value,” alter complaint pathways for employees, add a ‘‘personal knowledge’’ filter for complaints, revise timeliness for filing complaints, replace a false-complaint penalty provision with a vexatious-complainant process, and standardize notice and timeline language across the ordinance.

Why it matters

The proposed revisions change how ethics complaints would be screened, who handles employee-related allegations, what gifts or scholarships are permissible for employees, and how the town would treat repeat or frivolous filings. Those changes affect both town employees and residents who might bring complaints.

Key proposed changes discussed

- Insignificant value: The draft adds a $50 threshold for the ordinance’s “insignificant value” exception, aligning the local ordinance with state ethics definitions.
- Scholarships and awards: The commission proposed language to permit awards, grants, scholarships or similar gifts from nonprofit organizations for training, licensing, or education limited to groups of town employees and subject to prior town-manager approval and council disclosure. The draft originally included a limit of one award per employee family every four years; council members and commission members debated removing or reworking that limit and requested anonymous or blind selection language to avoid the appearance of influence.
- Employee complaints: The commission recommended that ethics complaints against town employees be handled through the town manager and HR administrative policies rather than the Ethics Review Commission process to avoid overlapping employment-law issues.
- Screening and notice: The draft requires personal knowledge by complainants (firsthand sensory knowledge) for a complaint to be sufficient and would notify the person named in a complaint as soon as the complaint is filed, even if later determined insufficient.
- Timeliness: The draft would permit filing either within one year of the alleged violation or within one year after a civil or criminal court filing about the same conduct, but in no case more than three years after the alleged violation.
- False complaints/vexatious complainants: The commission proposed replacing a criminal misdemeanor penalty for false complaints with a civil-style vexatious-complainant rule that can bar repeat frivolous filers (for example, three frivolous complaints in seven years) from filing for a set period.
- Removal of mens rea language: The commission recommended removing “knowingly or intentionally” language as a jurisdictional bar while retaining that intent may be considered in deliberations.

What council decided

Councilmembers asked the commission to refine scholarship language (discussion focused on anonymity/blind selection and whether an individual or family should be limited in repeat awards) and returned the draft to the Ethics Review Commission for clarification and redrafting. Council made no ordinance adoption at the meeting.

Quotes from the meeting

Ethics Review Commission member Mindy Bone, explaining the scholarship concern, said: “Instead of striking it, I'm just gonna ask if you reconsider and maybe changing the language to at least making it anonymous.” Town attorney Dean discussed legal support and the commission’s coordination with counsel during investigations.

Next steps

Council moved and approved a motion to send the draft back to the Ethics Review Commission for revision and clarification on the scholarship/award provisions and related language; the commission will return a revised draft for council consideration. No formal penalties or ordinance changes were adopted at this meeting.

Ending

Council emphasized communication to the public about the revised complaint process once finalized and confirmed staff will circulate the revised draft after the commission returns it for council action.","The council considered a package of proposed amendments to Chapter 1, Article 1.05 (code of ethics) recommended by the Ethics Review Commission; council voted to send the draft back to the commission for clarification on scholarship/award language and return the item for action.",{"_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},6171956,"Residents call for no-confidence vote and resignation after indictment of council member Stacy Bauer",6561,795000,7356000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393288-2b0abad1b48f62662d18fc6f8881a49b&start=795&end=7356","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393288-2b0abad1b48f62662d18fc6f8881a49b/thumbnail_795000.jpg","/articles/6171956/Trophy-Club/Denton-County/Texas/Residents-call-for-no-confidence-vote-and-resignation-after-indictment-of-council-member-Stacy-Bauer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6171956-67270944c8b6c11e35add19f5aebec3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135760&Signature=lvI6Xzb6-NGcGN5lWl-U~1bO09QI6sDQfNyLSPPn~iMnFMVY0XGAC0xhC69TE6BDFEKsQhSsVJb0xf8JKZr7IQayAl8OM2~c2UGKAL5OZ5GiOMlmicZ6j5~tvklZOblyrFSKBE~EuVejg4ua8uIbXaxDOv57w6tveLRDRNoV0BJ~qyf6uPdsZnSkM6U1h9ti9tuElghs9UxJDsvikU-d79hBVZQKiA6io8qXZtt8OYLYwarHXjjzYdEL3UQW5fGV61-mN0Ec0U8krhCj1za~Ux7tsujgyCcjFSOvyJ1jM6pYqcxKZIGhLXTastS0D3ghFaUOFPlo0WYcuz3cNPsoyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents urged the Trophy Club Town Council on Monday evening to place a no-confidence vote on the council’s agenda and asked Councilmember Stacy Bauer to resign after she was indicted on felony theft charges. Jared King of 106 Panorama Court and Danny Mayer of 2201 Presswick Avenue told the council the indictment undermines public trust and that a public vote or a resignation is necessary to restore confidence.

The ask: why it matters

The request centers on public trust and the ethical expectations of elected officials. Speakers argued that, although an indictment does not equal guilt, an official charged with felony theft involving public funds damages the credibility of the governing body and that the council should act to preserve integrity.

What speakers said and asked

Resident Jared King asked the council to “see a vote of no confidence” and said he wanted a public vote at the next council meeting. Resident Danny Mayer spoke at length: “I call Mr for Mrs Bauer to resign,” and pressed the council to put a vote of no confidence on the agenda if she did not step down. Mayer said many residents had contacted him urging continued public remarks at council meetings until Bauer resigns and described the matter as about “honesty, transparency and ethical leadership.”

Council response and formal request

After the meeting returned from executive session, Councilmember Steve Southwell formally asked the town manager to place an agenda item addressing the residents’ concerns on the next council meeting agenda; a second was made and the item was scheduled for the next meeting. The council did not take any formal disciplinary action during the meeting itself.

Context and process points raised at the meeting

Speakers acknowledged the legal presumption of innocence but argued elected officials are held to higher ethical standards; Mayer said a special election’s cost was worth preserving credibility. Town staff and council discussed procedural options and public-rights provisions earlier in the meeting, and the mayor’s procedural reminder cited Texas Government Code §551.007 regarding public comment rights.

Ending

Council members agreed to add an agenda item on the matter for the next meeting so the council itself can consider whether to put a formal vote of confidence or other action on a future agenda. No vote on discipline or resignation occurred at the meeting.","Two residents urged the Trophy Club Town Council to place a vote of no confidence on the agenda and called for Councilmember Stacy Bauer to resign after a felony indictment; council agreed to place the issue on the next meeting agenda after a formal request.","actionData","errors"]

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