Parks and Recreation Board
Regular MeetingCoppell, TX · October 3, 2022
Minutes
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Minutes
Parks and Recreation Board
Monday, October 3, 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 6:31 pm.
Members present:
Ed Guignon, Nick Paschal, Mary Arnold, Maheshika Ratnayake, Maureen
Corcoran, Zainab Tinwala, Jeff Roller, Rhythm Khandelwal
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Staff Present:
Jessica Carpenter, Adam Richter, Sheri Belmont, David Ellison, Meagan Wolfe,
Cecilia Gandara
2. Citizens' Forum
Chair Guignon advised that no one signed up to speak.
3. Annual update by the Coppell Lacrosse Association
Due to schedule conflict this item will be pushed to the November meeting.
4. Approval of minutes: September 12, 2022
A motion was made by Boardmember Corcoran, seconded by Boardmember
Arnold, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
5. Manager's Update - David Ellison, Park Operations Manager
Park Operations Manager David Elllison gave a presentation in regards to
current and upcoming activities in the Park Operations Division.
6. Update regarding the “Policy for Donations to the Parks System”
Jessica Carpenter, Director of Parks and Recreation, updated the board with
the final City Council approved policy.
7. Youth Advisor's Report
Nothing to report at this time.
8. Director’s Report
Director Jessica Carpenter updated the board on upcoming events and status
of current projects.
9. Chair Report
A. Future agenda items
Nothing to report.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation
Board, the meeting was adjourned.
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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
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Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Meeting Agenda
Parks and Recreation Board
Monday, October 3, 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, will
meet 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 is to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
1. Call To Order
2. Citizens' Forum
3. Annual update by the Coppell Lacrosse Association
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Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Agenda October 3, 2022
4. Approval of minutes: September 12, 2022
Attachments: Minutes
5. Manager's Update - David Ellison, Park Operations Manager
6. Update regarding the “Policy for Donations to the Parks System”
Attachments: Memorial Policy - Final
7. Youth Advisor's Report
8. Director’s Report
Attachments: Director's Report - October 2022
9. Chair Report
A. Future agenda items
Adjournment
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).
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 30th day of September, 2022, at _____________.
______________________________
Cecilia Gandara, Administrative Services Manager
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