Sep 15, 2025 Special Called Meeting

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WELCOME TO THE SPECIAL CALLED MEETING OF THE FRISCO CITY COUNCIL, OR THE GEORGIA MUNICIPAL CENTER AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 6101 FRISCO SQUARE BOULEVARD IN FRISCO, TEXAS.

IT IS NOW 7:23 P.M. ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2025, AND I WILL CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER AND WE ARE JOINED BY THE ENTIRE COUNCIL AT THIS MEETING. MR. LIVINGSTON. MR. LIVINGSTON DID PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK SESSION TIME DURING THIS, WHERE WE DISCUSSED ALL THE BOARD APPOINTMENTS THAT WILL BE TAKING ACTION ON. WITH THAT PLEASE JOIN ME IN THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.

ALLEGIANCE] OKAY. FIRST ITEM IS CITIZEN INPUT. IS THERE ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK DURING CITIZEN INPUT? OKAY, THEN I'LL MOVE US TO OUR REGULAR AGENDA.

THIS IS GOING TO GO FAST AND FURIOUS. WHO'S GOING TO BE MAKING MY NOMINATIONS? JOHN IS GOING TO BE MAKING. OH, YOU'VE GOT HIM. OKAY.

YEP. I'LL DO IT. MOTION I WILL SECOND. YEAH. SO WE DO THAT JUST FOR TO HELP THE CITY SECRETARY.

SO FOR THE PUBLIC WATCHING, COUNCIL STARTED OUR MEETING AT 5:00 THIS EVENING WITH THE WORK SESSION WHERE WE DISCUSSED ALL OF OUR BOARD APPOINTMENTS OUR NEEDS OF EACH BOARD AND THE RESUMES AND APPLICATIONS AND BUILT CONSENSUS ON WHO THE NOMINATIONS FOR EACH BOARD WOULD BE. SO TONIGHT IS THE FORMALITY OF THE DISCUSSION AND ACTIONS TAKEN.

DURING THE WORK SESSIONS WE HAD A LOT OF PEOPLE APPLY.

SO I SAY THIS EVERY YEAR, WHICH IS WE'RE IN A GREAT POSITION, THE CITY OF FRISCO.

SOME CITIES HAVE TO BEG AND PULL PEOPLE OUT TO APPLY FOR THEIR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.

I HEAR THAT ALL THE TIME FROM OTHER MAYORS ACROSS THE REGION AND FRISCO.

WE MAY HAVE A HANDFUL OF OPEN POSITIONS AND HAVE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE APPLY.

SO IT'S AN INCREDIBLE PROBLEM FOR US TO HAVE.

AND WE'VE GOT REALLY, REALLY WELL QUALIFIED PEOPLE.

I ALSO MENTIONED THAT IF YOU DID NOT GET APPOINTED THIS YEAR TO CONTINUE TO APPLY AND, YOU KNOW, CONTINUE TO SHOW LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY, THERE'S OTHER WAYS TO VOLUNTEER, CERTAINLY, BUT CONTINUE TO APPLY. EVEN SOME OF US, MYSELF INCLUDED, APPLIED FOR BOARD AND WAS NOT APPOINTED.

AND SO I THINK A FEW OF US AS WELL THAT, THAT HAPPENED WITH I'LL ALSO SAY THIS IS MY TIM NELSON ANALOGY THAT I'VE STOLEN FROM HIM.

YOU KNOW, EVERY SINGLE YEAR SINCE WE ARE SPORTS CITY USA, EACH ONE OF THESE BOARDS ARE SMALL INDIVIDUAL TEAMS. AND TO USE A BASEBALL ANALOGY, WE MAY HAVE A GREAT SECOND BASEMAN THAT HAS APPLIED FOR ONE OF THESE BOARDS, BUT WE ALREADY HAVE A GREAT SECOND BASEMAN ON THE BOARD AND WE REALLY NEED A SHORTSTOP. AND SO WHEN WE'RE WHEN WE'RE PUTTING THESE TOGETHER, IT'S TRYING TO FIND KIND OF DIVERSE SKILL SETS AND BUILD A BUILD A GREAT TEAM.

SO ALL THAT GOES INTO THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS TO GET TO WHERE WE ARE.

SO WE'RE JUST GOING TO GET STRAIGHT TO IT. SO THAT MOVES US TO OUR REGULAR AGENDA.

[Consider and act upon the appointment of two (2) regular members (Places 1 and 3) and one (1) Corporate Ex-Officio member (Place 8) to the Frisco Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors for a term of three (3) years beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2028. (CSO/JD)]

IN PLACE 3, JOSEPHUS HOWARD. AND FOR PLACE 8, WE ARE GOING TO CURRENTLY HOLD THAT AS IT IS OPTIONAL TO FILL.

OKAY MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND. SECOND BY JOHN.

ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 3 IS CONSIDER AN ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE REGULAR MEMBERS (PLACES 5,

[Consider and act upon the appointment of three (3) regular members (Places 5, 6, and 7) to the Frisco Community Development Corporation Board of Directors for a term of three (3) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2028. (CSO/JD)]

WE HAVE FOR PLACE 5 WE HAVE ED KELLY, FOR PLACE 6 WE HAVE CHAD BRUBAKER, FOR PLACE 7 WE HAVE ED MAHONEY.

MOTION BY LAURA, SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 4. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF TWO MEMBERS (PLACES 6 AND 7) TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS EACH,

[Consider and act upon the appointment of two (2) members (Places 6 and 7) to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term of three (3) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2028. (CSO/JD)]

WE HAVE FOR PLACE 6, WE HAVE SEAN MERRELL, AND FOR PLACE 7 WE HAVE JOHN KENDALL.

MOTION BY LAURA, SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 5. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF THREE REGULAR MEMBERS (PLACES 1,

[Consider and act upon the appointment of three (3) regular members (Places 1, 3, and 5) and one (1) Alternate member (Place 7 - Alternate #2) to the Board of Adjustment / Construction Board of Appeals for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

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THIS ALSO MEANS WE WILL BE FILLING ALTERNATE NUMBER 1 AND ALTERNATE NUMBER 3 AT THE, I BELIEVE OCTOBER 7TH COUNCIL MEETING.

SECOND. MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 6. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS (PLACES 1, 03,

[Consider and act upon the appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 7. CONSIDER AND ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF SIX MEMBERS TO THE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU -

[Consider and act upon the appointment of six (6) members to the Convention and Visitors Bureau – Visit Frisco board, representing the following sectors:   Place 1 - Hotel 1; Place 3 – At Large; Place 5 – Retail; Place 7 – Frisco Square; and Place 9 – Chamber of Commerce; and Place 11 – Ex Officio for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

PLACE 3 - AT LARGE. PLACE 5 - RETAIL PLACE. 7 - FRISCO SQUARE.

AND PLACE 9 - CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. AND PLACE 11 - EX-OFFICIO FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS EACH, BEGINNING ON OCTOBER 1ST, 2025 AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2027.

IN PLACE 1 WE HAVE DANIEL COFFE. IN PLACE 3 WE HAVE TERRI PATTERSON, PLACE 5 DANNY MEHTA, PLACE 7 JASON YOUNG, PLACE 9 SUNITHA CHERUVU, PLACE 11 DOMINIQUE PARKS, JR.

OKAY AND THERE ARE A FEW BOARDS THAT ARE MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS, BUT WE ALWAYS DISCUSS THESE AS A FULL COUNCIL.

I GOT TO SECOND THAT AND. OH THANK YOU. I GOT INTO AUTO PILOT MODE.

HOLD ON. MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. THANK YOU JOHN. AND SO 8 IS THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS (PLACES 1,

[Mayor’s appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Animal Advisory Committee for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

YEAH, I'LL READ THEM FOR YOU. PLACE 1 IS NICOLE KOHANSKI, PLACE 3 IS LISA KIRBY, PLACE 5 IS LISA ALLISON, AND PLACE 7 IS JESSE RINGNESS. ALL RIGHT. WE DON'T HAVE TO ACTUALLY TAKE A VOTE ON THAT.

CORRECT? OKAY. ITEM 9 IS CONSIDERED AN ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS (PLACES 1,

[Consider and act upon the appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Arts and Culture Advisory Board for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 10 IS CONSIDERED. ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS TO THE DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD REPRESENTING:

[Consider and act upon the appointment of four (4) members to the Rail District Advisory Board representing: Place 1 - Business / Commercial Property Owner for a term of one (1) year beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2026. Place 3 – Rail District Resident for a term of two (2) years beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2027. Place 5 – Rail District Resident and Place 7 – At Large for a term of three (3) years beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2028. (CSO/JD)]

PLACE 1 WE HAVE SCOTT HOFFNER, PLACE 3 ERIC COLBERG, PLACE 5 ASHLEY WINKLER AND PLACE 7 BRESHELLE WEST.

MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0.

ITEM 11. CONSIDER AN ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS (PLACES 1, 03, 5, AND 7) TO THE HIKE AND BIKE ADVISORY BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS BEGINNING OCTOBER

[Consider and act upon the appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Hike and Bike Advisory Board for a term of two (2) years beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

PLACE 1 WE HAVE GEOFFREY DAVIS, PLACE 3 WE HAVE MELANIE HORTON, PLACE 5 MARC BEARD AND PLACE 7 JEANNE PATTERSON.

MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 12 IS A MAYORAL APPOINTMENT FOR THREE MEMBERS (PLACES 1, 03, AND 5) TO THE FRISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS EACH BEGINNING

[Mayor's appointment of three (3) members (Places 1, 3, and 5) to the Frisco Housing Authority Board for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027.   (CSO/JD)]

PLACE 1 IS RENEE SAMPLE, PLACE 3 IS STEVE HADZIMA.

PLACE 5 IS WILLIAM LANGFORD. ITEM 13 IS A MAYORAL APPOINTMENT FOR FOUR MEMBERS (PLACES 1, 03,

[Mayor’s appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Multicultural Committee for a term of two (2) years beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

[Consider and act upon the appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Natural Resources Advisory Board for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

I CANNOT READ MY OWN WRITING. I'M SORRY. SIVASANKARAN.

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MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 15. CONSIDERING. ACT UPON THE APPOINTMENT OF FOUR MEMBERS (PLACES 1,

[Consider and act upon the appointment of four (4) members (Places 1, 3, 5, and 7) to the Social Services and Housing Board for a term of two (2) years each beginning on October 1, 2025, and ending on September 30, 2027.   (CSO/JD)]

WE HAVE MAUREEN JONES IN PLACE 3, NAHEED SAEED IN 5 AND IN PLACE 7 WE HAVE SHANE GILMORE, SENIOR FOR CLARIFICATION.

MOTION BY LAURA. SECOND. SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0. ITEM 16 IS CONSIDERED AN ACT UPON ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT TO SERVE ON THE COLLIN COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1ST, 2026 AND EXPIRING DECEMBER 30TH 31ST, 2029. I BELIEVE WE'VE GOT A FEW POSITIONS HERE THAT WE'RE GOING TO TABLE TO A FUTURE MEETING.

SO IF YOU APPLIED FOR ONE OF THESE BOARDS AND DID NOT GET IT AND YOU'RE INTERESTED IN THESE, PLEASE REACH OUT TO CITY COUNCIL AND LET US KNOW.

BUT I WILL LOOK FOR A MOTION ON ITEM 16. CAN WE DO ALL THREE OF THEM TOGETHER, OR DO WE HAVE TO DO THEM INDIVIDUALLY? TO TABLE 16 THROUGH 18? I THINK INDIVIDUALLY.

YEAH. I'M SORRY. I ASKED ME AGAIN BECAUSE I WAS TALKING TO.

WE ARE LOOKING TO TABLE 16 THROUGH 18. DO WE HAVE TO DO AN INDIVIDUAL OR CAN WE DO IT ALL AT ONCE? YOU DO THEM ALL AT ONE TIME IF YOU WANT. BEAUTIFUL MAYOR.

[Consider and act upon adoption of a Resolution nominating a member or members to be placed on the ballot to serve on the Collin Central Appraisal District Board (CCAD) for a term of four (4) years beginning January 1, 2026, and expiring on December 31, 2029. (CSO/JD)]

[Consider and act upon adoption of a Resolution nominating a member or members to be placed on the ballot to serve on the Denton Central Appraisal District Board (DCAD) for a term of four (4) years beginning January 1, 2026, and expiring on December 31, 2029. (CSO/JD)]

[Consider and act upon appointment of one member to the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) Board for a two (2) year term beginning November 13, 2025, and expiring on November 12, 2027. (CSO/JD)]

SECOND. OKAY, I'M GOING TO READ 17 AND 18 JUST SO THAT IT'S ON THE VIDEO.

SO 17 WAS CONSIDERED AN ACT UPON ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION NOMINATING A MEMBER OR MEMBERS TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT TO SERVE ON THE DENTON COUNTY CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1ST, 2026, EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2029.

AN ITEM 18 WAS CONSIDERED AN ACT UPON APPOINTMENT OF ONE MEMBER TO THE DENTON COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BOARD FOR A TWO YEAR TERM BEGINNING NOVEMBER 13TH, 2025, AND EXPIRING ON NOVEMBER 12TH, 2027. A MOTION BY LAURA TO TABLE THIS, TO WHICH MEETING? OCTOBER 7TH, THE FIRST MEETING. OCTOBER 7TH. I HEARD A SECOND BY JARED.

ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. THAT MOTION PASSES 5-0. ITEM 19 IS CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION WITH CITY STAFF CONCERNING ANY ACTIONS REQUIRED AS A RESULT OF TONIGHT'S AGENDA.

[City Council discussion with City Staff concerning any actions required by City Staff as a result of any item on tonight's agenda.]

THE ONLY THING WE HAVE IS THE FOLLOW UPS IS THE ALTERNATES THAT WE'VE ALREADY DISCUSSED ADDING TO THE NEXT.

OH YEAH, THOSE FOLLOW UPS AS WELL. YEP. WHAT ABOUT THE DELINQUENT PEOPLE THAT WE TALKED ABOUT THAT.

YEAH. OKAY. BECAUSE THERE'S QUITE A FEW COMMITTEES ON THAT.

PEOPLE'S COMMITTEES. OKAY. ALL RIGHT. AND BEFORE WE ADJOURN, IF YOU ARE APPOINTED OR RE-APPOINTED TO A BOARD TONIGHT, PLEASE STAND. ALL RIGHT. OH, WOW. [APPLAUSE] I'LL LOOK FOR A MOTION TO ADJOURN. SO MOVED. SECOND BY LAURA.

SECOND BY JOHN. ALL IN FAVOR? AYE. PASSES 5-0.

WE ADJOURNED AT 7:36. COOL.

* This transcript was compiled from uncorrected Closed Captioning.