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Votes at a glance: Trophy Club council approves waste franchise, Harmony Park courts, replat and program updates
Summary
The Town of Trophy Club council at its Jan. 13 meeting approved a new solid‑waste franchise with Community Waste Disposal, authorized construction for Harmony Park court improvements, approved a replat and adopted youth program and council procedure updates; a requested zoning amendment to allow truck rentals at the Ship Shop was rejected.
Trophy Club Town Council actions, Jan. 13, 2025 (summary of formal votes and outcomes):
1) Solid‑waste franchise: Council approved an ordinance granting a franchise agreement to Community Waste Disposal (CWD) to provide residential and commercial solid‑waste and recycling collection beginning June 1, 2025. The contract preserves twice‑weekly trash pickup, weekly recycling (residents receive an 18‑gallon recycling bin with an option to upgrade to a 95‑gallon cart for a monthly fee), adds monthly curbside household hazardous‑waste pickup and a curbside Christmas‑tree recycling program. First‑year residential rates were presented at $25.71 per month with an optional 95‑gallon cart for an additional $3.41 per month. The council authorized the town manager to negotiate and execute the franchise agreement and directed staff to update Chapter 13.02 of the Town Code. (Motion approved.)
2) Harmony Park pickleball courts: Council authorized the town manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract not to exceed $1,121,407 with Home Run Construction LLC to build dedicated pickleball courts (and relocate bocce and basketball facilities) at Harmony Park. Staff said the bid fits within the $1.3 million budgeted for the project and estimated an 8–9 month construction schedule with a fall opening. (Motion approved.)
3) Replat at the Highlands (neighborhood 5, phase 2B): The council approved a replat request for Lot 23R Block G (approx. 0.292 acres) submitted by Derek Gardner; staff noted outstanding final survey and signature items that must be completed before filing. (Motion approved.)
4) 2025 youth program standard of care: Council adopted the Parks & Recreation 2025 youth program standard of care (moved from ordinance text to a manual/exhibit to allow annual updates), a change staff said brings the town into compliance with state requirements for summer youth programming while allowing internal updates without reissuing the ordinance. (Motion approved.)
5) Rules of procedure and code updates: Council adopted a resolution approving updated Town Council rules of procedure (including new video‑conference participation rules). Council then approved an ordinance removing the earlier rules of procedure from the Town Code and adding a new section to require background checks for board and commission applicants. (Motions approved.)
6) Ship Shop zoning amendment: The council voted not to overturn a Planning & Zoning recommendation against amending PD‑13 to allow truck and trailer rental at the Ship Shop; the proposed PD amendment failed to pass the council. (Motion failed.)
How council handled votes: Many items passed on voice/hand votes; the transcript records “All those in favor, raise your hand,” and the mayor declared the motion passed or failed. The Ship Shop item drew the most debate and a recorded failed motion to overturn P&Z; staff and several councilmembers discussed that the applicant may instead pursue an SUP with explicit conditions.
Meeting context: Council also heard public comments on parks and trees, hosted a community spotlight for SOS International, and received routine town manager updates. Several agenda items were accompanied by staff reports and presenters from partner organizations (Community Waste Disposal, Home Run Construction, McAdams).
