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06-01-2026 (Citizens Bond Committee) MinutesWylie Citizens Bond Advisory Committee Minutes sow June 01, 2026 — 6:00 PM Smith Public Library Multi -Purpose Room, 300 Country Club Rd., Bldg. 300, Wylie, TX 75098 %At fN CITY OF WYLIE CALL TO ORDER Mayor Matthew Porter called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. The following Committee members were present: Aleksandra Rolfson, Allison Stowe, Chantelle McMurrian, Chris Smith, DJ Shirley, Dwight Johnson, Glenn Barton, Joshua Butler, Kimberly Kremer, Andy Kelley, Matt Atkins, Michael Schwerin, Mitch Herzog, Sandra Stone, and Zewge Kagnew. Harold Smith was absent. City Council members present were Mayor Porter, Councilman Duke, and Councilman Pickens. Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae 011ie; Assistant City Manager Lety Yanez; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Parks and Recreation Director Carmen Powlen; Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers; Public Works Director Tommy Weir; Assistant Public Works Director Lavonte Childs; Operations Director James Brown; Animal Services Manager Chris Marren; Fire Chief Brandon Blythe; Assistant Fire Chief Brian Ritter; Assistant Fire Chief Casey Nash; Fire Captain Brad Campbell; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Communications and Marketing Director Craig Kelly; and City Secretary Stephanie Storm. COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS Any member of the public may address the Committee 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. The Committee requests that comments be limited to three minutes wow for an individual, six minutes for a group. In addition, the Committee is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. No citizens were present wishing to address the Committee. DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Staff and Committee Introductions. Committee members introduced themselves, stating their name, residency length, and any service to the City. Staff members introduced themselves, stating their name and department. City Manager Parker addressed the Committee, providing an overview of its purpose. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair. A motion was made by Committee member McMurrian, seconded by Committee member Barton, to appoint Mitch Herzog as Chair. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 15-0 with Committee member Harold Smith absent. A motion was made by Committee member Barton, seconded by Committee member Kagnew, to appoint Chris Smith as Vice Chair. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 15-0 with Committee member Harold Smith absent. 3. Overview of City Finances and Outstanding Bonds. City Manager Parker shared the City Council's mission, the roles of the City Council and the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee, and housekeeping items. Finance Director Brown gave a financial overview of the current property tax -supported debt, the total outstanding debt, the current tax rate, bond rating information, and the bond program's projected tax rate increase. 4. Discuss City Facilities. Public Works Director Weir, Parks and Recreation Director Powlen, Animal Services Manager Marren, and Operations Director Brown gave an overview of the Public Works Service Center and Operations, Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility, Animal Services Shelter, and Facilities Maintenance. Fire Chief Blythe and Police Chief Henderson gave an overview of the current Public Safety Building, Fire Station 1, Fire Station 2, Fire Administration relocation, and proposed new facilities. Staff answered questions from Bond Committee members. 5. Public Input Opportunities. There was no discussion under this item. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, Chair Herzog adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m. ATTEST: Stephanie Storm, City Secretary GULP, COCURAp04 gpNTp FE RAICWSY \010 § TgTE g �SRi Mitch Herzo hair 1 X,