Parks and Recreation Board

255 E. Parkway Boulevard City of Coppell, Texas Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Minutes Parks and Recreation Board Monday, December 5, 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 6:31pm. Members present: Ed Guignon, Nick Paschal, Mary Arnold, Maheshika Ratnayake, Maureen Corcoran, Zainab Tinwala, Jeff Roller, Rhythm Khandelwal, Sidarth Shenoy, City of Coppell, Texas Page 1 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes December 5, 2022 Margaret Bryan Staff present: Jessica Carpenter, Cecilia Gandara, Meagan Wolfe, Sheri Belmont, David Ellison, Dennis Quinn, Calie Willis 2. Citizens' Forum George Piroumoff, 1721 E. Beltline Road, 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 Youth Football Association Samuel Rickords, President of the CYFA and Chad Brown, Vice President of the CYFA gave an update on the associations registration number and upcoming activities. 4. Consider approval of minutes: November 7, 2022 A motion was made by Vice Chair Paschal, seconded by Boardmember Arnold, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 5. Consider approval of a Memorial Donation Request from Vonita White. A motion was made by Boardmember Corcoran, seconded by Boardmember Arnold, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 6. Manager's Update - Calie Willis, Senior and Community Center Manager Calie Willis, BEC and Senior and Community Center Manager, gave an update on the current events and programs at the Biodiversity Center and Senior and Community Center. 7. Manager's Update - Dennis Quinn, Director of Library Dennis Quinn, Director of Library, gave an overview of the Library's events and programs. 8. Youth Advisor's Report Youth Advisor Sidarth Shenoy informed the Board that the high school students enjoyed the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. Youth Advisor Rhythm Khandelwal mentioned that there have been more teens in the parks. 9. Director’s Report Director Jessica Carpenter gave an update on upcoming events and current project status. City of Coppell, Texas Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes December 5, 2022 10. Chair Report A. Future Agenda Items Chair Guignon thanked the outgoing Boardmembers for their service to the Parks and Recreation Board. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 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