Coppell Recreation Development Corporation

255 E. Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Minutes Coppell Recreation Development Corporation Monday, May 17, 2021 6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd. Zoom Meeting Mahbuba Khan Noah Webster Boardmember Boardmember Majid Husain Cliff Long Boardmembers Boardmember Thomas Dwyer Wes Mays Boardmember Boardmember Aaron Straach Richard Rewert Boardmember Boardmember As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location. The following requirements have been suspended by the governor: 1. A quorum of the committee/board/commission need not be present at one physical location. Id. § 551.127(b). 2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the committee/board/commission will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum present. Id. § 551.127(e). 3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by video conference call is not required to be open to the public at a location where committee/board/commission is present. Id. § 551.127(f). 4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); (j). City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 Coppell Recreation Development Minutes May 17, 2021 Corporation This meeting will be closed to in person attendance by the public to reduce the spread of COVID-19. A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or video conference of public meetings has been granted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Letters and emails may be submitted by any citizen of the City or other party of interest to express his or her opinion concerning this agenda or other general comments to the Commission. Comments will be read into the record during the Citizens Appearance portion of the meeting. Letters may be addressed to the Parks and Recreation Board, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX 75019, by email to parks@coppelltx.gov, or by calling the Coppell Parks and Recreation Department at 972-462-5100. Notice is hereby given that the Coppell Recreation Development Corporation of the City of Coppell, Texas, met remotely using videoconferencing technology. The purpose of this meeting was to consider the following items: Regular Session (Open to the Public) 1. Call To Order Boardmember Khan called the meeting to order at 6:35pm. Members present: Mahbuba Khan, Cliff Long, Wes Mays, Majid Hussain, Thomas Dwyer, Richard Rewerts 2. Introductions Boardmember Richard Rewerts introduced himself to the board. 3. Election of Officers Boardmember Khan nominated Boardmember Hussain as President, Boardmember Mays montioned to cease the nomination, Boardmember Dwyer second. All in favor. Motion carried by an unanimous vote. Boardmember Hussain nominated Boardmmber Dwyer as Vice President, Boardmember Mays motioned to cease the nomination. Boardmember Long seconded. All in favor. Motion carried by an unanimous vote. Boardmember Khan motioned to nominated Boardmember Straach as Secretary, Boardmember Dwyer seconded. All in favor. Motion carried by an unanimous vote. 4. Citizens' Forum Boardmember Kahn advised that no one signed up to speak. 5. Consider approval of minutes: November 16, 2020 City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 Coppell Recreation Development Minutes May 17, 2021 Corporation A motion was made by Boardmember Long, seconded by Boardmember Khan, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. 6. Consider approval of an agreement with Mackbeth Corporation for contracted food and beverage services for the Arts Center, not to exceed $10,000 for fiscal year 20-21 as budgeted; and authorizing the City Manager to sign any necessary documents. A motion was made by Boardmember Long, seconded by Vice President Dwyer, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. 7. Consider approval of a grant to the City of Coppell in the amount of $100,000.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 2020-2021, for the purpose of presenting/exhibiting art at the Coppell Arts Center A motion was made by Vice President Dwyer, seconded by Boardmember Long, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the CRDC Board, the meeting was adjourned. The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses) for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services, and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals makes requests for these services seventy-two (72) hours – three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1-800-RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989). City of Coppell, Texas Page 3