Parks and Recreation Board

255 E. Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Minutes Parks and Recreation Board Monday, November 7, 2022 6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd. 2nd Floor Conference Room 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, Mary Arnold, Maheshika Ratnayake, Maureen Corcoran, Zainab Tinwala, Jeff Roller, Sidarth Shenoy, Rhythm Khandelwal Staff present: Jessica Carpenter, Cecilia Gandara, Meagan Wolfe, Sheri Belmont, David Ellison, Adam Richter, Lauren Rodriguez, Lindsay Dobson, Garrett Gough, Trinity Klepzig 2. Citizens' Forum George Piroumoff, 1721 E. Beltline Road, expressed his interest for an indoor pickleball facility. Jeffrey Wysocki, 314 Walnut Grove Lane, expressed his interest for an indoor pickleball facility. Jack Henderson, 617 Pheasant Lane, expressed his interest for an indoor pickleball facility. 3. Annual update by the Coppell Girls Softball Association Tom Hargrove updated the Board on current and upcoming activities of the Coppell Girls Softball Association. 4. Annual update by the Coppell Lacrosse Association City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes November 7, 2022 Jeff Sullivan, High School Program Director, gave an update on current activities of the Coppell Lacrosse Association. 5. Manager's Update - Lauren Rodriguez, The CORE Manager Lauren Rodriguez, The CORE Manager, along with Lindsay Dobson, Garrett Gough and Trinity Klepzig gave a presentation in regards to the various programs and activities at The CORE. 6. Consider approval of minutes: October 3, 2022 A motion was made by Boardmember Ratnayake, seconded by Boardmember Corcoran, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 7. Youth Advisor's Report Youth Advisor Sidarth Shenoy informed the Board that the teens need more volunteer opportunities. 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 at 7:50 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). City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes November 7, 2022 _____________________________ Ed Guignon, Chair Prepared by: ______________________________ Cecilia Gandara, Administrative Services Manager City of Coppell, Texas Page 3