Parks and Recreation Board

MURPHY PARKS AND RECREATION/ KEEP MURPHY BEAUTIFUL BOARD AGENDA DECEMBER 8, 2025, AT 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD MURPHY, TEXAS 75094 NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the Park and Recreation Board of the City of Murphy, Collin County, State of Texas, to be held on December 8, 2025, at Murphy City Hall for the purpose of considering the following items. The Park and Recreation Board reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including §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 Mike Jenkins complaints against personnel); and §551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any Chair decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session. Diana Cain Vice-Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Clay Dethloff Secretary 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Keyla Kirton Board Member 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM Felicia Zimmer 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS Board Member The Council Chambers is open to the public. This portion of the agenda is the public's opportunity to address the Council about any Jeff Brettnacher item listed on the agenda, except public hearings, or to provide a Board Member general comment. Comments related to public hearings will be heard when the specific hearing begins. Public comments are limited to five Owais Khan (5) minutes per speaker, unless otherwise required by law. Per the Board Member Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council is not permitted to act on or discuss any item not listed on the agenda. Items suggested for action Matt Foster may be placed on a future agenda, at the Council's sole discretion. Parks and Recreation Director 5. PRESENTATIONS Jacy Mitchell Executive Administrative A. Review Strategic Plan. Matt Foster, Director of Parks and Recreation. Assistant ________________ 6. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION __ A. Consider and/or act on the approval of September 8, 2025, regular meeting minutes. Jacy Mitchell, Executive Administrative Assistant. Parks and Recreation Keep Murphy Beautiful Board 9.8.2025 Meeting Minutes 7. STAFF REPORTS A. Park Projects and Maintenance Updates. Cody Clark, Parks Superintendent. B. Recreation and Event Updates. Kayla McFarland, Recreation Superintendent. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Page 1 of 5 9. ADJOURNMENT I certify that this is a true and correct copy of the Murphy Park and Recreation Board Meeting Agenda and that this notice was posted on the designated bulletin board at Murphy City Hall, 206 North Murphy Road, Murphy, Texas 75094; a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times, and said notice was posted on December 2, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. and will remain posted continuously for 72 hours prior to the scheduled meeting pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. Jacy Mitchell Executive Administrative Assistant In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Murphy will provide for reasonable accommodations for persons attending public meetings at City Hall. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be received at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Please contact the City Secretary at 972.468.4011 or kjackson@murphytx.org. Notice of Possible Quorum: There may be a quorum of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, the Board of Adjustment, the Building and Fire Code Appeals Board, the City Council, the Ethics Review Commission, the Murphy Community Development Corporation, the Murphy Municipal Development District Board and/or the Planning and Zoning Commission members who may be present at the meeting, but they will not deliberate on any city or board business. Page 2 of 5  Agenda Item 6. A. MURPHY PARK AND RECREATION BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 AT 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD MURPHY, TEXAS 75094 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair, Diana Cain called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION Diana Cain, Vice Chair, led the pledge of allegiance and invocation. 3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM MEMBERS Vice Chair Diana Cain PRESENT: Secretary Clay Dethloff Board Member Owais Khan Board Member Felicia Zimmer Board Member Jeff Brettnacher . MEMBERS ABSENT: Chair Mike Jenkins Secretary Clay Dethloff Board Member Keyla Kirton 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 5. PRESENTATIONS a. Work Session – Ideas for New Recreation Programs Staff and board will conduct a collaborative work session to identify and evaluate potential new recreation programs for future consideration. Matt Foster, Director of Parks and Recreation led a collaborative session to brainstorm and evaluate new recreation programs. Mr. Foster noted that at the previous Citizen's Academy activities included designing a park within budget and a recreation programming "Pitch Tank". The desire of the exercise was to identify what programming residents want and to increase awareness of existing offerings. It was noted amongst board members that many residents are unaware of the Recreation Guide or available programs, even with signage, social media posts and the Recreation Guide available online. Some potential participants believe classes are too expensive and suggestions for lower-cost or bundled options were discussed. There was also confusion over the Community Center and Activity Center. Participation issues, especially with adults could possibly be they are reluctant to join alone - possible solution was to include a buddy discount. Seniors expressed interest in technology classes like learning Chat GPT, guest speakers, potluck lunches, holiday events and trips with transportation provided. Noted divisions and lack of crossover between neighborhoods; residents tend to stay within certain parts of the city. Suggestions made were to increase outreach using QR codes, Page 3 of 5  Agenda Item 6. A. Page 2 of 3 Parks and Recreation Board September 8, 2025 flyers in local businesses, and perhaps a marketing intern. 6. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION a. Consider and/or act on the approval of August 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes. BOARD ACTION: APPROVED Clay Dethloff moved to approve the August 11, 2025, Regular meeting minutes. Felicia Zimmer seconded the motion. For: Unanimous. Absent: Keyla Kirton and Mike Jenkins. The motion carried by a vote of 5-0. 7. STAFF REPORTS a. Park Updates. Cody Clark, Parks Superintendent, announced that the basketball court at Timbers Nature Preserve was resurfaced. The 544 construction is almost complete, and the Parks department will take over the maintenance of it. Cameras are being installed at Timbers and Northfield Park bathrooms to deter vandalism. New lighting was also installed in the gym at the Murphy Community Center with positive feedback. b. Recreation and Event updates. Kayla McFarland, Recreation Superintendent, announced both upcoming and recent events. She shared that the Moonlight Movie featuring Minecraft was recently held and that preparations are underway for Murphy Maize Days on October 4th, which will include exciting new features such as a BMX show and a “Murphy Feud” game inspired by the popular Family Feud show. She encouraged anyone interested in participating with their families to sign up through the official website at www.maizedays.com. Mrs. McFarland also highlighted several upcoming events, including the Skelebration on Friday, October 24th at City Hall, which will feature a costume contest and trunk or treat. Arbor Day will take place on November 1st, followed by the Murphy Campout on November 14th. She concluded by noting that Christmas in the Park will be held on Saturday, December 6th, along with the annual Jingle Jog that morning. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Parks and Recreation Board Members may request topics for future agenda meetings. No member of the Parks and Recreation Board may discuss any of the requested subjects until such matter has been properly placed on the agenda. a. None 9. ADJOURNMENT With no further business, a motion was entertained by the Vice Chair, Diana Cain, and the Park and Recreation/ Keep Murphy Beautiful Board meeting adjourned at 07:08 pm. Page 4 of 5  Agenda Item 6. A. Page 3 of 3 Parks and Recreation Board September 8, 2025 ATTEST: APPROVED BY: ________________________ ________________________ Clay Dethloff, Jacy Mitchell, Secretary Executive Administrative Assistant Page 5 of 5