Natural Resources Advisory Board
Regular MeetingFrisco, TX · August 27, 2025
Minutes
MEETING OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
THE GROVE AT FRISCO COMMONS
8300 MCKINNEY ROAD
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Stephanie Cleveland called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm
1. ROLL CALL
Chair Stephanie Cleveland Present
Vice Chair Kathleen Richter Present
Board Member Alan Mesches Present
Board Member Pavan Raj Nellutla Present
Board Member Rick Travis Present
Secretary Saadia Ahmed Absent
Board Member Ajay Vonkarey Absent
Staff present: Jeff Witt, Natural Resources Manager
CITIZEN INPUT
Citizens present: Ed Szuzebak, Karalie Lowe from 2040 Chisolm Trail, Frisco,
Tx 75033; Jeanne Patterson from 8301 Bobwhite Dr, Frisco, Tx 75034 and
Andy Short from 3979 Guadalupe Ln, Frisco, Tx 75034 requested a Hike & Bike
Committee collaboration.
REPORTS
2. Play Frisco report on activities related to arts, culture, events, park
development and operations, natural resources, and recreation services.
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A. Council Report
Jeff Witt, Natural Resources Manager, reviewed the Council Report with the
Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consider and act upon approval of Minutes.
A. July 23, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Natural Resources Advisory
Board.
Board Member Rick Travis moved to approve July 23, 2025, Regular Meeting of
the Natural Resources Advisory Board. Board Member Alan Mesches seconded
the motion.
Passed
Vote: 5 - 0
For: Chair Stephanie Cleveland, Vice Chair Kathleen Richter,
Board Member Alan Mesches, Board Member Pavan Raj
Nellutla, Board Member Rick Travis
Against: (None)
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Education: Universal
Daniel Cuffe, Vice President and General Manager for Universal Kids Resort
gave a presentation on their development in Frisco and their sustainability
initiatives.
5. Natural Resources Advisory Board work plan update.
- Board Member Rick Travis and Board Member Alan Mesches confirmed the
BioBlitz with iNat on September 20, 2025.
- Vice Chair Kathleen Richter shared that there has been a social media
presence with the Wildlife Friendly Yards reel.
6. Nature Center update.
- Jeff Witt, Natural Resources Manager, provided a brief summary of updates.
7. Recommendations for future agenda topics.
- Hike & Bike Committee Collaboration
- Education presentation
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- Possible future education topics
ADJOURN
Board Member Rick Travis moved to approve. Board Member Pavan Raj
Nellutla seconded the motion.
Passed
Vote: 5 - 0
For: Chair Stephanie Cleveland, Vice Chair Kathleen Richter,
Board Member Alan Mesches, Board Member Pavan Raj
Nellutla, Board Member Rick Travis
Against: (None)
ATTEST:
_______________________ _______________________
Board Chairman Board Secretary
Please note these are preliminary results and are not official until approved at the next
scheduled meeting. Approved/signed minutes are available at
https://agenda.friscotexas.gov/OnBaseAgendaOnline/.
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Agenda
MEETING OF THE NATURAL RESOURCES ADVISORY BOARD
THE GROVE AT FRISCO COMMONS
8300 MCKINNEY ROAD
FRISCO, TEXAS 75034
6:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
CITIZEN INPUT
REPORTS
2. Play Frisco report on activities related to arts, culture, events, park
development and operations, natural resources, and recreation services.
A. Council Report
CONSENT AGENDA
3. Consider and act upon approval of Minutes.
A. July 23, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Natural Resources Advisory
Board.
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Education: Universal
5. Natural Resources Advisory Board work plan update.
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6. Nature Center update.
7. Recommendations for future agenda topics.
ADJOURN
CERTIFICATION
Shannon Coates, Director of Parks & Recreation, certifies that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outside bulletin board, at the
George A. Purefoy Municipal Center of the City of Frisco, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all
times, and said Notice was posted on the following date and time:
By August 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm and remained so posted at least three (3) business days before the meeting was convened.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Natural Resources Advisory Board should determine that a closed or
executive meeting or session of the Natural Resources Advisory Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or
is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Natural Resources Advisory Board at the date, hour and place
given in this notice as the Natural Resources Advisory Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or
consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but
not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with the attorney for the City.
§ 551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§ 551.074 – Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.
NOTICE
Pursuant to City of Frisco Ordinance Number 19-10-87 each member of the public wishing to address the Natural Resources Advisory
Board shall be entitled to speak for up to five (5) minutes, unless ten (10) or more members of the public are present to speak on a
single agenda item, in which case the Natural Resources Advisory Board may by majority vote reduce the allotted time from five (5)
minutes to three (3) minutes per speaker to ensure that as many people as possible have an opportunity to speak, subject to the
requirements of other law.
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS
The Grove at Frisco Commons is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the primary south
entrance facing McKinney Road. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services
such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s
Office at least 48-hours prior to the meeting. Please e-mail your request to: CitySec@friscotexas.gov or call (972) 292-5020. BRAILLE
IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Date Removed: _____________________________ Removed By: ______________________________
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