06-09-2026 (City Council) MinutesWylie City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 1A1
June 09, 2026 — 6:00 PM f It
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building # 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Matthew Porter called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following City Council members were
present: Junior Mayor Kacen Beck, Councilman David R. Duke, Councilman Dave Strang, Councilman Todd
Pickens, Councilman Sid Hoover, and Mayor Pro Tem Gino Mulliqi. Councilman Scott Williams was absent.
Staff present included: City Manager Brent Parker; Deputy City Manager Renae 011ie; Assistant City Manager Lety
Yanez; Assistant Fire Chief Brian Ritter; Finance Director Melissa Brown; Marketing and Communications
Director Craig Kelly; City Secretary Stephanie Storm; Police Chief Anthony Henderson; Parks and Recreation
Director Carmen Powlen; Library Director Ofilia Barrera; Community Services Director Jasen Haskins; Assistant
Public Works Director Lavonte Childs; Operations Director James Brown; and various support staff.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (U.S. AND TEXAS FLAGS)
Mayor Porter led the invocation, and Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi led the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas
Flags.
PRESENTATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
PR1. Junior Mayor for the Day - Kacen Beck.
Mayor Porter introduced Junior Mayor Kacen Beck and presented a challenge coin for serving as "Mayor for the
Day."
PR2. Shining the Wylie Way Students - Term 4.
Mayor Porter and Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi presented a medallion to two students who demonstrated "Shining the
Wylie Way." Every nine weeks, one student from each WISD campus is chosen as the "Wylie Way Student."
PR3. Presentation and update on the Taste of Wylie and proceeds benefiting 5 Loaves Ministries, Amazing
Grace Food Pantry, Wylie Community Christian Care Center, and Hope for the Cities.
Special Events Coordinator Mary Ann Olson presented a $46,072.48 check to representatives from Hope for the
Cities, Wylie Christian Care Center, Amazing Grace Food Pantry, and 5 Loaves Ministries from the proceeds of
Taste of Wylie.
PR4. American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315 wishes to recognize Darren E. James, Lt Col (Retired) USAF,
and Charles Brooks McFarland Jr., Col (Retired) USAF.
American Legion Hale-Combest Post 315 recognized Darren E. James, Lt Col (Retired) USAF, and Charles Brooks
McFarland Jr., Col (Retired) USAF, for the commitment and pride that each commander has instilled in the cadets
under their command in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC).
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PR5. Juneteenth 2026.
Mayor Porter proclaimed June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth in Wylie, Texas. Tonya Johnson, a member of the Juneteenth
Organization of Wylie, was present and invited the community to attend Wylie's 7th Annual Juneteenth Freedom
Celebration, which will be held on Saturday, June 13th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Olde City Park. j,
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.
There were no persons present wishing to address the Council.
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 the May 26, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting minutes.
B. Consider, and place on file, the Animal Shelter Advisory Board report to the City Council.
C. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of
Wylie and Friends of Rescue Animals as it relates to a volunteer program for the Animal Shelter, and
authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents.
D. Consider, and act upon, Ordinance No. 2026-24 amending Chapter 78 (Parks and Recreation), Article
V (Park Regulations), Division 1 (Generally), Section 78-101 (Hours Open to the Public) of the Wylie
Code of Ordinances, Ordinance No. 2021-17, as amended, to include that the municipal outdoor
pickleball courts shall be open to the general public only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Pickens, to approve the Consent Agenda
as presented. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Interview applicants for Board of Review vacancies for a term to begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30,
2028.
Council Comments
Board of Review applicants Hassan Butt, Mark Booth, Pete Maziarz, and Robert Hunter were present for interviews
with the City Council.
Ksenia Stepankina and Marc Chang Yen were not present for interviews.
Council Action
No action was taken regarding this item.
2. Consider, and act upon, appointments to fill the Board of Review vacancies for a term to begin July 1,
2026, and end June 30, 2027/2028.
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Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Pickens, to appoint Mark Booth, Pete
Maziarz, and Robert Hunter, and alternate Bonnie Tinsley (one-year term) for the Board of Review vacancies for a
term to begin July 1, 2026, and end June 30, 2027/2028. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with
Councilman Williams absent.
3. Consider, and act upon, the recommendations of the 2026 Boards and Commission Council Interview
Panel for appointments to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board, Construction Code Board, Historic
Review Commission, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Parks and Recreation Facilities
Development Corporation Board (4B), Planning and Zoning Commission, Public Arts Advisory
Board, Wylie Economic Development Corporation, and the Zoning Board of Adjustments to fill board
vacancies for a term to begin July 1, 2026 and end June 30, 2027/28/29.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board: reappoint Priscilla Muhoho and Susan Cranford; appoint Abigail Campbell
as Replacement 1; and appoint Michael Innella as Replacement 2. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0
with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Construction Code Board: reappoint Todd Cranford and Jon Ennis; appoint Dipu Harilal to replace Ronald
Frantom, Nathan Planchon to replace Franklin McMurrian as Alternate 1, and Mitchell Huffman to replace Akbar
Shaik as Alternate 3. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Historic Review Commission: reappoint Tommy Todd and Allison Stowe; appoint Jennifer Cleveland to
replace Edwin Caffrey, Amanda Smith as Replacement 1, and Donald Dennis as Replacement 2. A vote was taken,
and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Library Board: reappoint Brian Ortiz and Justin Strauch; and appoint Billy Joe Ketner to replace Toshia
Kimball, Jennifer Waits as Replacement 1, and Carrie Duck as Replacement 2. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Parks and Recreation Board: reappoint C'ne Turner, Matthew Busick, and Nicholas Puente; appoint Amanda
Hardy as Replacement 1 and Benjamin Wrobbel as Replacement 2. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0
with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Parks and Recreation 4B Board: reappoint Sid Hoover, Matthew Porter, and Auston Foster; appoint Richard
Miller to replace Whitney McDougall, Matthew Wilson as Replacement 1, and Jennifer Duffey as Replacement 2.
A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Planning and Zoning Commission: reappoint Zewge Kagnew and Harold Gouge; and appoint Michael
Schwerin to replace Franklin McMurrian, Daniel Marengo to replace Keith Scruggs, Michael McCrossin as
Replacement 1, and John Barndt as Replacement 2. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman
Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Public Arts Advisory Board: reappoint Gloria Suarez; appoint Joel Walters to replace Manoj Padhi, James
Bell to replace Chantelle McMurrian, Mary Nitschke to replace Steve Shank, Brandon Iker as Replacement 1, and
Janet Tucker as Replacement 2. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Wylie Economic Development Corporation Board: reappoint Harold Smith. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to appoint the following members
to the Zoning Board of Adjustment: appoint Meera Gayle to replace Richard Covington, Brandon Frosch to replace
Gordon Hikel, Steven Crate to replace Luca Pareti as Alternate 1, and Doug Moore to replace Meera Gayle as
Alternate 2 (one-year term). A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
Mayor Porter thanked members of the 2026 Boards and Commissions Interview Panel (Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi,
Councilman Duke, and Councilman Strang).
4. Consider, and act upon, nominations for a primary and an alternate member to serve on the North
Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the
Dallas/Fort Worth area for the cities of Allen, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, Murphy, Lucas, Parker, and
Lavon.
Council Comments
Mayor Porter expressed his willingness to continue serving as the Primary Representative to the RTC, with Michael
Schaeffer, Council member with the City of Allen, continuing as the Alternate Representative. Porter stated the
City may choose to appoint a new primary representative and/or alternate representative.
Council Action
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, seconded by Councilman Strang, to nominate Mayor Matthew
Porter as the primary member and Allen Councilmember Michael Schaeffer as the alternate member to serve on the
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Regional Transportation Council (RTC) of the
Dallas/Fort Worth area for the cities of Allen, Rowlett, Sachse, Wylie, Murphy, Lucas, Parker, and Lavon. A vote
was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
Mayor Porter convened the Council into a break at 7:27 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 7:39 p.m.
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Mayor Porter convened the Council into a Work Session at 7:39 p.m.
WS1. Wylie Public Works and Engineering Department overview.
Assistant Public Works Director Childs presented an overview of the department's divisions; org chart; statistics;
strategic focus areas on streets and fleet; fleet replacement criteria; project updates on McMillen Road, E. FM 544,
Stone Road, FM 2514 (Parker Road/North Ballard), Outer Loop, Dogwood/Briarwood/Hilltop, Park Boulevard,
Downtown, Kreymer Lane, 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) 544 Corridor, and 2025 Highway
Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) 78 Corridor; facilities: utilization of space including Public Works, Parks,
and Animal Control Complex; equipment; and striping; and responded to Council questions.
WS2. Discuss FY 2027 General Fund Budget.
City Manager Parker presented an overview of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 General Fund budget, including proposed
revenue assumptions, items included in the proposed base budget, General Fund revenues and expenditures, facts
to consider, and responded to Council questions. Parker requested direction regarding public safety compensation
adjustments to maintain police, fire, and dispatch salaries at 100% of peer city averages, as previously directed by
Council.
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Council discussion included consideration of future multi -year insurance contracts, narrow -network options,
additional employee cost -sharing measures, options for maintaining services, using fund balance for one-time
expenditures, and potentially reducing or delaying non -essential services or projects in future years. Additional
discussion focused on operational efficiencies, potential attrition strategies, procurement improvements, technology
efficiencies, and the possibility of conducting an independent efficiency study. Parker noted that many operational
and staffing decisions would require Council policy direction. Council requested additional information from staff
regarding peer city salary comparisons, health insurance structures, and compensation data. The Mayor encouraged
Council members to continue reviewing budget information, engage with community members, and provide
additional feedback to staff prior to future budget discussions.
Mayor Porter convened the Council into a break at 9:31 p.m.
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Work Session at 9:40 p.m
WS3. Discuss 2026 Wylie Championship Rodeo.
City Manager Parker and Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Tina Stelnicki presented information regarding
the potential hosting of the 2026 Wylie Championship Rodeo on City property. The Chamber requested the City of
Wylie's consideration of the proposal due to ongoing improvements at the WISD property, which will prevent the
rodeo from being hosted there in 2026. Staff and the Chamber representatives responded to Council questions
regarding the proposal.
Council expressed concerns about the proposed location, primarily regarding safety; however, Council indicated an
interest in assisting the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce with exploring alternative locations, including sites near
Public Works and Community Park, or farther east on the Municipal Complex property.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Porter reconvened the Council into Regular Session at 9:55 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Porter convened the Council into Executive Session at 9:55 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 convened the Council into Open Session at 10:20 p.m. and read the following statement: "After
discussion in Executive Session the Council has made a determination with a consensus of that Council that we are
going to stop contractual negotiations with the Wylie Historical Society with regard to the Stonehaven House. The
Council would also like to set the record straight at no time has there been a desire or plan by the Council to cause
damage to, or demolish the Stonehaven House, and there is no plan to do so in the future. At this time, the Council
has made the determination that we would like to pause and reassess our options with the Stonehaven House to
ensure the preservation of this historic Wylie landmark."
READING OF ORDINANCES
Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article III, Section 13-D.
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City Secretary Storm read the caption of Ordinance No. 2026-24 into the official record.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Strang, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mulliqi, to adjourn the meeting at 10:22
p.m. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 6-0 with Councilman Williams absent.
ATTEST:
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary
atthew Porter, Mayor
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