Item 4A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 1 of 7
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2026
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas 76092
Council Chambers in Town Hall
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: Mayor Shawn McCaskill, Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson,
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley, and Councilmembers Randy Robbins, France Scharli,
Austin Reynolds and Chuck Taggart.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Alison Ortowski, Assistant City Manager/Senior Director of
Human Resources Stacey Black, Chief Financial Officer Sharen Jackson, Director of
Economic Development and Tourism Daniel Cortez, Police Chief Ashley Casey, Deputy Fire
Chief Jeremy Wilson, Director of Community Services David Miller, Director of Planning and
Development Services Dennis Killough, Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave,
City Attorney Cara White, and City Secretary Amy Shelley.
WORKSESSION:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Work Session was called to order by Mayor Shawn McCaskill at 5:30pm.
2. INVOCATION: CLAYTON REED
Mr. Clayton Reed provided the invocation. Mayor McCaskill led the pledges of allegiance to
the United States and Texas Flags.
3. CELEBRATING SOUTHLAKE’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY
Assistant to the City Manager Bora Sulollari highlighted the City’s plans for celebrating
Southlake’s 70th anniversary.
4. DISCUSS ALL ITEMS ON TONIGHT'S AGENDA. NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN
AND EACH ITEM WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING THE REGULAR
SESSION.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley reviewed the items on the consent agenda.
REGULAR SESSION: Immediately following the work session
1. CALL TO ORDER
Item 4A
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 2 of 7
Regular Session was called to order by Mayor McCaskill at 5:41pm.
COUNCILMEMBER RANDY ROBBINS LEFT AFTER EXECUTIVE SESSION.
2A. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McCaskill announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.071
consultation with city attorney; Section 551.074 deliberation regarding personnel matters,
and Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations. The City
Council adjourned for Executive Session at 5:41pm. Executive Session began at 5:51pm and
concluded at 7:08pm.
2B. RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 7:13pm.
3. REPORTS:
3A. MAYOR’S REPORT
3B. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
3B1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN REPORT (WRITTEN)
3B2. MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT (WRITTEN)
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council
and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a
Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the
general order of business and considered in its normal sequence.
4. CONSENT:
4A. APPROVE MINUTES FROM THE JANUARY 6, 2026, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETING.
4B. APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 26-001, ADOPTING THE 2025 TARRANT COUNTY
HAZARD MITIGATION ACTION PLAN (HAZMAP).
4C. APPROVE ZA25-0076, PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TRADEMARK SOUTHLAKE,
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 1A AND 1A03, JAMES J. WEST
SURVEY ABSTRACT NO. 1620, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY,
TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 1800 AND 1900 N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD. CURRENT
ZONING: “ECZ” EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #3
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 3 of 7
4D. APPROVAL OF AN ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH TRI-
COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (TCEC) TO PROVIDE FOR THE
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY SERVICES AT THE
SOUTHLAKE MUNICIPAL SERVICE CENTER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$130,000.
4E. TABLE: ORDINANCE NO. 480-564F, ZA24-0042, 2ND READING, ZONING
CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR CARILLON PARC PLAZA DISTRICT,
ON PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS TRACTS 3A4, 3A4A, 3A5, 3A, 3A3, 3A1B, AND
A PORTION OF TRACTS 1E, 1D, AND 3A1, LARKIN H. CHIVERS SURVEY,
ABSTRACT NO. 300, AND GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF E. S.H. 114 AND N. WHITE CHAPEL BLVD., WEST OF RIVERA DR.,
AND APPROXIMATELY 600 FT. SOUTH OF E. KIRKWOOD BLVD., CITY OF
SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS. CURRENT ZONING: “ECZ”
EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. REQUESTED ZONING: “ECZ”
EMPLOYMENT CENTER ZONING DISTRICT. SPIN NEIGHBORHOOD #3. PUBLIC
HEARING (THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS REQUEST TO
THE FEBRUARY 17, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
4F. EXCUSE THE ABSENCE OF PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER LORA
GUNTER FROM THE JANUARY 8, 2026, REGULAR PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEETING.
APPROVED
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Talley presented the items for consideration on the Consent
Agenda.
Motion was made to approve Consent Items 4A-4F.
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Mayor McCaskill opened the public forum at 7:15pm.
Howard Sanders, 1000 Lakewood Dr., expressed his appreciation about the intersection
improvements at Lakewood and Carroll Avenue.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 4 of 7
Dianne Dormann, 100 Acsot Dr., spoke about safety issues on students crossing on White
Chapel.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public forum at
7:20pm.
6. ORDINANCES, SECOND READINGS, PUBLIC HEARINGS, AND RELATED
ITEMS:
6A. ORDINANCE NO. 1228E, 2ND READING, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 5,
OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW CHANGES
IMPACTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. PUBLIC
HEARING
APPROVED
Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave presented Item 6A and answered questions
from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:27pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:27pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 1228E, 2nd Reading, amending
Chapter 2, Article 5, of the Southlake City Code to conform to state law changes impacting
the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1228E
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V, “BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
COMMITTEES,” OF CHAPTER 2, “ADMINISTRATION,” OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE
TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW CHANGES IMPACTING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE
CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AS REQUIRED BY
LAW; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
6B. ORDINANCE NO. 1298, 2ND READING, ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE TO
ESTABLISH PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON BORDEAUX DRIVE BETWEEN
SOUTH CARROLL AVENUE AND LORRAINE DRIVE AND ON ASCOT DRIVE
BETWEEN NORTH WHITE CHAPEL DRIVE AND SARATOGA DRIVE. PUBLIC
HEARING
APPROVED
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 5 of 7
Interim Director of Public Works Lauren LaNeave presented Item 6B and answered questions
from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:35pm.
Dianne Dormann, 100 Ascot Dr., asked that considerations be made for contractors parking
on the roadway during the parking timeframes.
Dean Latas, 111 Ascot Dr., stated the 3-4pm timeframe seems to be sufficient, but he is good
with whatever is being proposed.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at
7:40pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 6A, Ordinance No. 1298, 2nd Reading, adopting an
ordinance to establish parking restrictions on Bordeaux Drive between South Carroll Avenue
and Lorraine Drive and on Ascot Drive between North White Chapel Drive and Saratoga
Drive.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
ORDINANCE NO. 1298
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-184 “PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN
STREETS” OF THE SOUTHLAKE CITY CODE; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE
SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF ALL ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS HEREOF; PROVIDING A
SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER;
AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
7. ORDINANCES, FIRST READINGS, AND RELATED ITEMS: (THERE ARE NO
ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
8. RESOLUTIONS: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
9. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION:
9A. ZA25-0077, PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR DOVE RIDGE ADDITION (FORMERLY
KNOWN AS CARDINAL COURT ADDITION), BEING A REVISION OF LOT 9 AND
LOT 57R, F. THROOP NO. 1511 ADDITION, CITY OF SOUTHLAKE, TARRANT
COUNTY, TEXAS AND LOCATED AT 2080 AND 2117 E. DOVE RD. CURRENT
ZONING: “SF-1A” SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. SPIN
NEIGHBORHOOD #4.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 6 of 7
APPROVED
Director of Planning and Development Services Dennis Killough presented Item 9A and
answered questions from the Council.
Mayor McCaskill opened a public hearing at 7:50pm.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor McCaskill closed the public hearing at 7:50pm.
Motion was made to approve Item 9A, ZA25-0077, Preliminary Plat for Dove Ridge Addition
(formerly known as Cardinal Court Addition), being a revision of Lot 9 and Lot 57R, F. Throop
No. 1511 Addition, City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas and located at 2080 and 2117
E. Dove Rd., subject to the Staff Report dated January 12, 2026, and Revised Plat Review
Summary No. 1, dated January 8, 2026, and noting the following:
- Granting approval of the variance to allow the proposed street to be designated as a
private street with gates.
Motion: Williamson
Second: Talley
Ayes: Talley, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: Scharli
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 5-1
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor McCaskill announced the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Section 551.074 deliberation
regarding personnel matters. The City Council adjourned for Executive Session at 7:56pm.
Executive Session began at 7:57pm and concluded at 7:57pm.
RECONVENE
Mayor McCaskill reconvened the meeting at 7:58pm.
As a result of the Executive Session, a motion was made to approve an amendment to the
City Manager’s employment contract, effective February 1, 2026, to include:
- Salary increase: 5% merit increase and a 5% market adjustment
- Contract extension: 1 year – January 31, 2029
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 20, 2026
Page 7 of 7
As a result of the Executive Session, a motion was made to approve an amendment to the
City Secretary’s employment contract, effective January 1, 2026, to include:
- Salary increase: 2.5% merit increase and a 2.5% market adjustment
- Contract extension: 2 years – December 31, 2028
Motion: Talley
Second: Williamson
Ayes: Talley, Scharli, McCaskill, Reynolds, Taggart, Williamson
Nays: None
Absent: Robbins
Approved: 6-0
10. OTHER ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: (THERE ARE NO ITEMS ON THIS AGENDA.)
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor McCaskill adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m.
*An audio recording of this meeting will be permanently retained in the City Secretary’s Office.
MINUTES APPROVED ON THIS, THE 3RD OF FEBRURAY 2026.
______________________________
Shawn McCaskill
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
Amy Shelley, TRMC
City Secretary