Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingWylie, TX · January 11, 2021
Minutes
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CITY OF
WYLIE Parks and Recreation Board
Virtual Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 11, 2021 — 6: 30 p. m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us4/91834557173
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chairperson Robinson called the virtual meeting to order at 6: 31 p. m. with Board Member Swendig,
Board Member Suarez, Board Member Willeford, Board Member Allen, Board Member Stewart, and Board
Member Mullis in virtual attendance.
Staff members virtually present were Parks and Recreation Director Robert Diaz, Parks Board Secretary
Janet Hawkes, and Parks Manager Brent Stowers.
CITIZENS PARTICIPATION
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the December 14, 2020
Meeting.
Board Action:
Board Member Saurez made a motion to approve the Minutes from the December 14, 2020 Meeting.
Board Member Swendig seconded the motion, and a vote was taken and passed 7- 0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Founders Park Master Plan update and review.
Director Diaz reviewed the revised Founders Park Master Plan with the Board. The primary changes
reviewed show the Pirate Cove playground being moved to a more central and accessible location
and the existing Pirate Cove playground location would then become an additional parking area.
The south softball fields ( C and D) would remain at the current size of 300 feet but with the addition
of higher outfield fencing to minimize high balls from exiting the fields. The current road running
through Founders Park would be turned into a service access road since the plan is to construct a
new road on the west side of the park. League input was that they are in favor of the
aforementioned amendments to the Founders Park Master Plan.
The Board consensus is to accept the amendments as shown with the exception of removing and
relocating the Pirates Cove playground. The Board wanted staff to bring back options for them to
review Option 1 moving the playground to the main plaza, and Option 2 leaving the Pirate Cove
Playground in the current location.
Aquatic and Lake Studies update.
The previously planned January 12, 2021 work session with City Council for the Aquatics Study has
been rescheduled to take place during the January 26, 2021 Council meeting. Director Diaz
recommended and the Board agreed to meet virtually on January 25, 2021, in order to review the
Aquatic Study presentation prior to the work session with Council that next day.
On February 8, 2021 staff will review the Lavon Lake Study presentation with the Parks and
Recreation Board as a discussion item during the regular meeting. The following evening the Board
is encouraged to attend the rescheduled work session for the Lavon Lake study during the City
Council meeting on February 9, 2021.
10 Year Anniversary for the Wylie Recreation Center.
For the upcoming ten year anniversary of the Recreation Center' s grand opening on February 1,
2011, staff plans to present the Parks and Recreation Board with a special gift during the City
Council meeting scheduled for January 26, 2021 at 6: 00 p. m. The Board is encouraged to be at the
meeting for this recognition as well as the Aquatics Study work session with City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Mullis. Board Member
Allen seconded the motion, and a vote was taken and passed 7- 0. The meeting was adjourned at 7: 04 p. m.
ATTEST
Janet Ffawkes, Parks Board Secretary 3 ni Robin , Parks Board Chairperson
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Agenda
Parks and Recreation Board
NOTICE OF MEETING
Meeting Agenda
January 11, 2021 – 6:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting via Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/91834557173
NOTICE
An emergency and urgent public necessity exists because of the COVID-19 pandemic,
making it difficult or impossible for a quorum of the Parks and Recreation Board to
convene at one location and/or making it inconsistent with guidance from the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention and guidance/orders from the State of Texas, Collin
County and Dallas County for members of the public to congregate at the meeting
location.
Accordingly, a quorum or more of the Parks and Recreation Board will conduct this
meeting via video conference pursuant to the Texas Governor’s Order temporarily
suspending certain provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act and guidance received
from the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
Any member of the public wishing to participate in the meeting should use the following
web link online at: https://zoom.us/j/91834557173. Accessing the link at the meeting time
will make the meeting audible to members of the public and allow for two-way
communication. A recording of the meeting will be made available to the public upon
request.
If you have any questions about the foregoing, please contact the City Secretary at 972-
516-6020.
Joni Robinson Chair
Gloria Suarez Vice-Chair
Brett Swendig Board Member
Brian Willeford Board Member
Craig Allen Board Member
Kim Mullis Board Member
Kevin Stewart Board Member
Robert Diaz Parks and Recreation Director
Richard Abernathy City Attorney
Janet Hawkes Board Secretary
Brent Stowers Parks Manager
Carmen Powlen Recreation Manager
In accordance with Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code, this agenda has been posted at the Wylie
Municipal Complex and posted on the City website: www.wylietexas.gov within the required time frame. The entire
Agenda Packet has also been posted on the City of Wylie website: www.wylietexas.gov.
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The Board requests that all cell phones and pagers be turned off or set to vibrate.
Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by
contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020.
CALL TO ORDER
Announce the presence of a Quorum
CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Residents may address the Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must fill out a non-
agenda form prior to the meeting in order to speak. The Board requests that comments be limited to three (3)
minutes. In addition, the Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during
citizen participation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the December 14, 2020 meeting.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
● Founders Park Master Plan update.
● Aquatic and Lake Studies update.
● 10 Year Anniversary for the Wylie Recreation Center.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Parks and Recreation Board should determine that a closed or executive meeting or
session of the Parks and Recreation 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 Parks and Recreation Board at the date, hour and place given in this notice as the Parks and Recreation 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 sections and purposes:
Texas Government Code Sections:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§ 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
§ 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.
ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on January 8, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. as required by law in accordance with
Section 551.042 of the Texas Government Code. This agenda is also posted on the City of Wylie website:
www.wylietexas.gov.
Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
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