01-27-2026 (City Council) MinutesWylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
January 27, 2026 — 6:00 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
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CITY OF
WYLIE
Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following City Council members were
present: Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Councilman Todd Pickens, Councilman Scott
Williams, Councilman Sid Hoover, and Mayor Pro Tem Gino Mulliqi.
Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae 011ie; Assistant City Manager Lety
Yanez; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; City Secretary Stephanie Storm; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Community
Services Director Jasen Haskins; Public Works Director Tommy Weir; Communications and Marketing Director
Craig Kelly; and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Williams led the invocation, and Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
PR1. Eagle Scout - Jacob Crabtrey.
Mayor Porter announced that this Item has been moved to the February 10, 2026, City Council meeting.
COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must
fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Council requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an
individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter
presented during citizen participation.
Dennis Knechtly addressed the Council regarding concerns about the lithium storage facility being developed at the
intersection of Brown Street and Eubanks Lane.
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion.
There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda
and will be considered separately.
A. Consider, and act upon, approval of January 13, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
B. Consider, and place on file, the City of Wylie Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for December
31, 2025.
C. Consider, and place on file, the City of Wylie Monthly Investment Report for December 31, 2025.
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D. Consider, and place on file, the monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for the Wylie Economic
Development Corporation as of December 31, 2025.
E. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-03 for a change of zoning to amend Planned Development
2024-10 to a Planned Development (PD) with single-family detached, commercial development, and
open space on 25.037 acres, generally located at 605 Country Club Road (ZC 2025-16).
F. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-04 for a change of zoning from Light Industrial (LI) to
Light Industrial - Special Use Permit (LI-SUP) on 0.88 acres to allow for Vehicle Display, Sales, or
Service. Property located at 114 Regency Drive (ZC 2025-17).
G. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-05 for a change in zoning from Planned Development
2020-27 (PD 2020-27) to Commercial Corridor and Planned Development - Townhouse District (CC
and PD-TH) on 20.381 acres to allow for commercial and townhome development (ZC 2025-19).
H. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-06 for a change in zoning from Light Industrial (LI) to
Light Industrial - Special Use Permit (LI-SUP) on 5.578 acres to allow for a warehouse use. Property
located at 603 Sanden Blvd. (ZC 2025-18).
I. Consider, and act upon, a Preliminary Plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block A of Fathullah Addition, creating
two commercial lots on 2.00 acres. Property located at 2720 Hensley Lane.
J. Consider, and act upon, a recommendation to City Council regarding a Final Plat for Ladera Wylie,
Phase 1, creating three lots on 33.629 acres, generally located at 2301 FM 1378.
K. Consider, and act upon, a Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of Kreymer Elementary School, establishing one
lot on 10.120 acres. Property located at 1200 East Brown.
L. Consider, and act upon, a Preliminary Plat of Lots 1-8, Block A of Wylie Hooper Addition, creating
six commercial lots and two open space lots on 13.17 acres generally located at 2710 W. FM 544.
M. Consider and act upon Ordinance No. 2026-07 amending Ordinance No. 2025-32, which established
the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget, providing for repealing, savings, and severability clauses, and the
effective date of this ordinance.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Duke, seconded by Councilman Pickens, to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider, and act upon, acceptance of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY
2024-25 following a presentation by the audit firm Weaver, LLP.
Mayor Porter stated that due to road conditions, the auditors were unable to attend the meeting and requested that
this Item be tabled until February 1 Oth.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Williams, to table Item 1 to the February
10, 2026, City Council meeting. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider, and act upon, the acceptance of the resignation of Brian Arnold, and the appointment of a
new board member to the City of Wylie Parks and Recreation Board to fill the term of January 27,
2026 to June 30, 2027.
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Staff Comments
City Secretary Storm addressed Council, stating that staff had received a resignation from a Parks and Recreation
Board member and were recommending the appointment of Replacement 1 for the remainder of the term.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to approve Item 2 as presented.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-08 amending certain sections of the Wylie Code of
Ordinances, Ordinance No. 2021-17, as amended, relating to qualifications for membership on
specified boards and commissions; establishing residency, voter registration, and employment
restrictions; and providing limited exceptions.
Staff Comments
City Secretary Storm addressed Council, stating that staff discussed qualifications for board and commission
members during a work session on August 26, 2025. The meeting packet includes a proposed ordinance that would
allow all current board members to continue serving and complete their terms, and would apply to all appointments
made on or after the effective date. Storm stated that the ordinance applies to all boards and commissions except
the Parks and Recreation 413 Board, which is addressed in the next agenda item, and the Wylie Economic
Development Corporation Board, whose bylaw amendments must first be considered by that Board.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Duke, to approve Item 3 as presented. A
vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
4. Consider, and act upon, Resolution No. 2026-02(R) of the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas,
amending Resolution Nos. 1994-21(R), 200-5-37(R), and 2020-01(R) approving Amended and Restated
Bylaws of the Park and Recreation Facilities Corporation; approving new qualifications for
membership on the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, including residency,
voter registration, and employment restrictions, and other updates.
Staff Comments
City Secretary Storm addressed Council, stating that staff discussed qualifications for board and commission
members during a work session on August 26, 2025. The meeting packet includes a proposed resolution with
amended bylaws that incorporate additional changes to ensure compliance with state law and update outdated
information. If approved by Council, the Parks and Recreation 413 Board will convene during the next Council
meeting to consider and adopt the revised bylaws.
Council Action
A motion was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to approve Item 4 as presented.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into a Work Session at 6:21 p.m.
WSl. Discuss authorizing a donation by the City of Wylie to The Regimen Trained in support of The
Regimen Cup fitness competition to be held on April 18, 2026, benefiting Hope for the Cities.
Councilman Duke and Logan Collins, owner of The Regimen Trained Gym, discussed The Regimen Cup fitness
competition and its partnership with Hope for the Cities, and answered questions from Council. City staff also
answered questions from the Council regarding the City's not -for -profit donation ordinances.
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Council provided direction to begin discussions with the Wylie Economic Development Corporation to determine
interest in providing a sponsorship or partnership, or in assisting with promotion of the event, and directed staff to
look into bringing back information on an option for a direct donation to Hope for the Cities as a secondary action.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 6:39 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Executive Session at 6:39 p.m.
Sec. 551.072. DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY; CLOSED MEETING.
A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real
property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on its negotiating position.
ES1. Discuss the relocation of the Stonehaven House.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Open Session at 7:43 p.m.
READING OF ORDINANCES
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article 111, Section 13-1).
City Secretary Storm read the captions of Ordinance Nos. 2026-03, 2026-04, 2026-05, 2026-06, 2026-07, and 2026-
08 into the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Councilman Hoover, to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. A
vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
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Matthew Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary
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