Youth Advisory Committee
Regular MeetingMurphy, TX · May 20, 2024
Agenda
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AGENDA
MAY 20, 2024, AT 5:30 PM
COMMUNITY ROOM
206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD
MURPHY, TEXAS 75094
NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee of the City of Murphy, Collin
County, State of Texas, to be held on May 20, 2024, at Murphy Community Room for the purpose of
considering the following items. The Youth Advisory Committee 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
complaints against personnel); and §551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any
decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of
Ishya Jain
the Executive Session.
Chair
Anjana Vankayalapati
Vice-Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER
Kelly Harr 2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
Secretary
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Aniya Jain
Board Member
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Liv Lambert
Board Member A. The Council Chambers is open to the public. If you wish to speak during this
portion of the meeting or to address specific agenda items. Please
Pragathi Boddu complete the Public Comment form at Public Comment Form
Board Member (cognitoforms.com)by 5:25 p.m. on May 20, 2024, or you may complete
the Public Comment form provided at the meeting, which will be held at
Kennedy Butler
Board Member
5:30 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
Luke Turner 5. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
Board Member
A. Consider and/or approve the amended minutes from the February 19,
Andrew Dickenson 2024, Regular Meeting. Kandi Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary
Board Member Youth Advisory Committee - 19 Feb 2024 - Minutes
Imani Yarbough
Board Member
B. Consider and/or approve the minutes from the March 18, 2024,
Regular Meeting. Kandi Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary Kandi
Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary
Kayla McFarland
Parks & Recreation Board & YAC Minutes - 3.18.24
Manager of Recreation
Services C. Consider and/or approve the minutes from the April 15, 2024,
Regular Meeting. Kandi Jackson, TRMC, City Secretary
Jacy Mitchell Youth Advisory Committee - 15 Apr 2024 - Minutes
Executive Administrative
Assistant
D. Opportunity to re-apply for Youth Advisory Committee for
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2024/2025 School Year.
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City of Murphy - Citizen Engagement (civicweb.net)
Kayla McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services
6. STAFF REPORTS
A. Parks, Recreation and Events update. Kayla McFarland, Manager of
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Recreation Services & Cody Clark, Parks Superintendent
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. ADJOURNMENT
I certify that this is a true and correct copy of the Murphy Youth Advisory Committee 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 May 17, 2024 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 Capital Projects Advisory
Committee, the City Council, the Murphy Community Development Corporation, the Murphy
Municipal Development District Board, the Park and Recreation 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.
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Agenda Item 5. A.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
FEBRUARY 19,2024, AT 5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD
MURPHY, TEXAS 75094
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ishya Jain, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ishya Jain
Anjana Vankayalapati
Aniya Jain
Kelly Harr
Liv Lambert
Pragathi Boddu
Luke Turner
Andrew Dickenson
Imani Yarbough
.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kennedy Butler
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
A. The Council Chambers is open to the public. If you wish to speak during this portion of the
meeting or to address specific agenda items. Please complete the Public Comment form at
https://murphytx.wufoo.com/forms/public-comment-form/ by 5:25 p.m. on April 15, 2024, or
you may complete the Public Comment form provided at the meeting, which will be held at 5:30
p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall.
4. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Consider and/or act on nomination of Youth Advisory Committee Secretary.
COMMISSION ACTION: (Item 4.A.) APPROVED
Kelly Harr, Liv Lambert, Pragathi Boddu, and
Aniya Jain nominated themselves for
Secretary. Luke made a motion to second Liv
Lambert, Ishya Jain made a motion to second
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Agenda Item 5. A.
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Youth Advisory Committee
February 19, 2024
Aniya Jain, Andrew Dickinson made a motion
to second Kelly Harr, Aniya Jain made a
motion to second Pragathi Boddu. The vote
was 3 for Kelly Harr, 2 forLiv Lambert, 2 for
Pragathi Boddu and 2 for Aniya Jain. The
motion carried 3-2-2-2. The motion to select
Kelly Harr as Youth Secretary passes.
B. Consider and/or act on nomination of Youth Advisory Committee Historian.
COMMISSION ACTION: (Item 4.B.) APPROVED
Pragathi Boddu and Liv Lambert moved to nominate themselves as Historian
for the Youth Advisory Committee. Kelly Harr seconded the motion for Pragathi
Boddu. Liv Lambert moved to nominate herself. Luke Turner seconded the
motion for Liv Lambert. The motion to select Pragathi as Youth Historian
passes.
C. Discuss and consider 5-year updates regarding the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Kayla
McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services
Kayla McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services, discussed the 5-year updates regarding the
Parks and Recreation Master Plan. There were 10 items that were updated since 2021. She
also discussed ideas for a volunteer program for recreation and events.
D. Discuss and consider ideas for events including Murphy Maize Days. Ashley Hudson, Special
Events Coordinator
Kayla McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services discussed Easter Palooza Adult Egg Hunt as
well as attractions teenagers might like to see at the 2024 Maize Days.
E. Consider and/or act on the minutes from the January 22, 2024, Regular Meeting. Kandi Jackson,
TRMC, City Secretary
COMMISSION ACTION: (Item 4.E.) APPROVED
Aniya Jain moved to approve minutes from January 22, 2024. Regular meeting.
Anjana Vankayalapati seconded the motion. For: Unanimous. Absent: Kennedy Butler.
The motion carried by a vote of 9-0.
5. STAFF REPORTS
Kayla Mcfarland, Manager of Recreation Services discussed upcoming Spring events as well as
the Rec guide is being finalized and will provide a list of all the summer camps and recreation
events for March through August 2024. Cody Clark, Parks Superintendent discussed mulching
the medians and continuing to mow all parks.
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Agenda Item 5. A.
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Youth Advisory Committee
February 19, 2024
6. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, a motion was entertained by the Chair and the Youth Advisory
Committee meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm.
APPROVED BY:
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Ishya Jain, Chair
ATTEST:
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Jacy Mitchell,
Executive Administrative Assistant
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Agenda Item 5. B.
MURPHY PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD &
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 18, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD
MURPHY, TEXAS 75094
1. CALL TO ORDER
Park and Recreation Board Chair, Robin Reeves, called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
Youth Advisory Committee Chair, Ishya Jain, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Vice Chair, Diana Cain led the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation.
3. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Robin Reeves
Vice Chair Diana Cain
Secretary Mike Jenkins
Board Member Felicia Zimmer
YAC PRESENT: Ishya Jain
Aniya Jain
Kelly Harr
Liv Lambert
Pragathi Boddu
Kennedy Butler
Andrew Dickenson
Imani Yarbough
Anjana Vankayalapati
.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Board Member Clay Dethloff
Board Member Michelle Foley
Board Member Diana Mahbod
YAC ABSENT: Luke Turner
4. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
a. Election of Park and Recreation Board Chair for FY24.
BOARD ACTION: (Item 4.A) APPROVED
Diana Cain moved to appoint, Robin Reeves, as Chair for FY24. Mike Jenkins seconded
the motion. For: Unanimous. Absent: Michelle Foley, Diana Mahbod, and Clay
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Agenda Item 5. B.
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Parks and Recreation Board
March 18, 2024
Dethloff. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
b. Election of Park and Recreation Board Vice-Chair for FY24.
BOARD ACTION: (Item 4.B) APPROVED
Mike Jenkins moved to to appoint, Diana Cain, as Vice Chair for FY24. Felicia Zimmer
seconded the motion. For: Unanimous. Absent: Michelle Foley, Diana Mahbod, and
Clay Dethloff. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
c. Election of Park and Recreation Board Secretary.
BOARD ACTION: (Item 4.C) APPROVED
Felicia Zimmer moved to appoint, Mike Jenkins, as Secretary for FY24. Robin Reeves
seconded the motion. For: Unanimous. Absent: Michelle Foley, Diana Mahbod, and
Clay Dethloff. The motion carried by a vote of 4-0.
5. STAFF REPORTS
a. Board Introductions for both Park and Recreation as well as Youth Advisory Committee.
b. Discussion regarding Public Meeting Process.
Matt Foster, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave input on how the Public Meeting would be
conducted and provided background on the current Park and Recreation Master Plan.
6. Public Input Meeting
During the Public Input meeting, residents brought up the following they'd like to see for Parks:
Pickleball (outdoor) Courts, Cricket Field, Fitness Equipment at the Trails, Community Garden,
Disc Golf Park, Bike Park, Drone Delivery, Electrical Charging Stations, Artificial Turf. For
Recreation: Library access to Plano, More Indoor Pickleball time, Indoor/ Outdoor Pickleball
Courts, Potential REC Center. For Maintenance: Timbers' baseball drain. No Houses on Kinney
property. For Special Events: Replacement for Tails and Ales and potential for Clean and Green
twice a year.
7. 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.
8. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, a motion was entertained by the Chair and the Park and Recreation
Board meeting adjourned at 7:43pm and the Youth Advisory Committee was adjourned at
7:43p.m.
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Agenda Item 5. B.
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Parks and Recreation Board
March 18, 2024
APPROVED BY:
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Robin Reeves,
Chair
ATTEST:
APPROVED BY:
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Jacy Mitchell,
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Executive Administrative Assistant
Ishya Jain,
Chair
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Agenda Item 5. C.
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
APRIL 15, 2024, AT 5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
206 NORTH MURPHY ROAD
MURPHY, TEXAS 75094
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ishya Jain called the meeting to order at 5:32pm
2. ROLL CALL AND CERTIFICATION OF A QUORUM
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ishya Jain, Chair
Anjana Vankayalapati, Vice Chair
Aniya Jain
Kelly Harr
Liv Lambert
Pragathi Boddu
Kennedy Butler
Imani Yarbough
.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Luke Turner
Andrew Dickenson
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public commments.
4. INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
A. Discuss Master Plan Goals
Matt Foster, Director of Parks and Recreation, discussed a community survey of the Master
Plan as well as eight Master Plan goals.
B. Discuss and consider ideas for Murphy Maize Days.
Kayla McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services discussed the history of Maize Days, carnival
rides for the event, costs and different food options.
C. Consider and/or act on the minutes from the February 19, 2024, Regular Meeting.
COMMISSION ACTION: (Item 5.C.) APPROVED
Aniya Jain moved to to amend the minutes to include herself and her two votes for
Youth Advisory Committee Secretary. The motion carried 3-2-2-2. Kelly Harr seconded
the motion. For: Unanimous. Absent: Andrew Dickenson and Luke Turner. The motion
carried by a vote of 8-0.
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Agenda Item 5. C.
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Youth Advisory Committee
April 15, 2024
5. STAFF REPORTS
A. Parks, Recreation and Events update. Kayla McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services & Cody
Clark, Parks Superintendent
Cody Clark, Parks Superintendent, gave updates regarding the mulching and the outdoor
pickleball court nearing completion.
Kayla McFarland, Manager of Recreation Services gave a thank you to all the volunteers that
have helped with Parks and Recreation Events. She provided updates to Sounds at Sundown
every Friday night in June. She discussed July is Parks and Recreation month and to follow on
Murphy Parks and Recreation Social Media pages for more details. Summer schedules and
camps will be updated on the Social Media pages. Last YAC meeting will be held for the
2023/2024 term on May 20, 2024.
6. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, a motion was entertained by the Chair and the Youth Advisory
Committee meeting adjourned at 06:19 pm.
APPROVED BY:
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Ishya Jain, Chair
ATTEST:
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Jacy Mitchell,
Executive Administrative Assistant
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