Parks and Recreation Board

255 E. Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Minutes Parks and Recreation Board Monday, September 12, 2022 6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd. 2nd Floor Conference Room Ed Guignon Nick Paschal Chair Vice Chair Margaret Bryan Mary Arnold Board Member Board Member Maheshika Ratnayake Maureen Corcoran Board Member Board Member Zainab Tinwala Jeff Roller Board Member Alternate Vacant Sidarth Shenoy Alternate Youth Advisor Rhythm Khandelwal Youth Advisor Notice is hereby given that the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Coppell, Texas, met in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 255 E. Parkway Boulevard. As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more appointed board member or employees may attend this meeting 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 Chair Guignon called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Ed Guignon, Nick Paschal, Margaret Bryan, Mary Arnold, Maheshika Ratnayake (virtual), Maureen Corcoran, Zainab Tinwala, Jeff Roller, Rhythm Khandelwal City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes September 12, 2022 Staff present: Jessica Carpenter, Sheri Belmont, Adam Richter, Cecilia Gandara, Meagan Wolfe, David Ellison, Gary Decker, Calie Willis 2. Citizens' Forum Lynn Houm, 296 Dogwood Trail, expressed her concerns with limited tennis courts space due to the increase in pickleball. 3. Consider approval of minutes: August 1, 2022 A motion was made by Boardmember Bryan, seconded by Boardmember Corcoran, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 4. CRDC Financial Update - Kim Tiehen, Director of Finance Director of Finance Kim Tiehen gave an update on the current financial status of the CRDC fund. 5. Discussion regarding the Six Questions Exercise The Board discussed the six questions and completed the Six Questions Exercise. 6. Presentation related to the design plans for Moore Road and Magnolia Park Trails Adam Richter, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on the Moore Road Trail and Magnolia Park Trail projects. 7. Update regarding Bird City Texas - Margaret Bryan Boardmember Margaret Bryan informed the Board of what Bird City Texas is and the possible benefits to the City of Coppell by becoming part of the program. 8. Manager's Update - Gary Decker, Cemetery Manager Gary Decker, Cemetery Manager, gave an update on current and future activities at the Rolling Oaks Memorial Center. 9. Youth Advisor's Report Youth Advisor Rythm Khandelwal expressed her concerns for compact parking lots and trash in the parks. 10. Director’s Report Director Jessica Carpenter update the Board on up coming events and current projects. City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes September 12, 2022 11. Chair Report A. Future Agenda Items No items at this time. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Board, the meeting was adjourned 8:41 pm. 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). _____________________________ Ed Guignon, Chair Prepared by: ______________________________ Cecilia Gandara, Administrative Services Manager City of Coppell, Texas Page 3