Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingWylie, TX · March 9, 2026
Minutes
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
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Regular Meeting Minutes
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March 9, 2026 — 5: 30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building ' 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 0 IV 0
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CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Nick Puente called the regular meeting to order at 5: 31 p. m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Member Tarah I iarrison, Board Member C' Ne Turner,
Board Member Elizabeth Troncoso, Board Member Matthew Busick, and Board Member Valerie
Warrior. Board Vice -Chair Scott Hevel arrived at 5: 33 p. m.
Parks and Recreation Department staff present included: Assistant Director Brent Stowers, Programmer
Ally Holmen, and Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper,
PRESENTATIONS
PR1. Introduction of new Parks and Recreation Board Member, Valerie Warrior.
Valerie Warrior was introduced as the new Parks and Recreation Board Member, Valerie Warrior, the
Board, and staff liaisons took turns giving a brief self -introduction.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the January 12, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice -Chair Ilevel and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the
January 12, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meetinw'o Minutes. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed 7- 0.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the 1 Lt Robert F. Welch non- profit group, to hold their
annual I Lt Robert F. Welch III Run for our Heroes 5KJNt' alk Event at Olde City Park on April
25, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Busick and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve the
I Lt Robert F. Welch III Charity non- profit oroup, to hold their annual 1 Lt Robert F. Welch III Run for
our Heroes 5KWalk Event at Olde City Park on April 25, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
7- 0.
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3.
Consider and act upon approval of the Juneteenth of Wylie Organization non- profit group, to
hold their annual Juneteenth Festival of Wylie Event at Olde City Park on June 13, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice -Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the
Juneteenth of Wylie Organization non- profit group, to hold their annual Juneteenth Festival of Wylie
Event at Olde City Park on June 13, 2026.. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7- 0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the amended and Restated Bylaws of the Parks and
Recreation Board; approving new qualifications for membership on the Parks and Recreation
Board, including residency, voter registration, and employment restrictions, and other updates.
Board Actinn
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve
the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board; approving new qualifications for
membership on the Parks and Recreation Board, including residency, voter registration, and employment
restrictions, and other updates. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7- 0.
WORK SESSION'
WSI. Program and Event Updates
Programmer Ally Holmen gave the Board updates on recent and upcoming departmental programs and
events.
WS2. Project Updates
Assistant Director Brent Stowers gave updates on ongoing departmental projects.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Vice -Chair I level and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to adjourn the
meeting at 6: 33 p. m. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7- 0.
Mick uente, Board Chair
ATTEST:
Janet Pie per, Administrative Assistant
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Agenda
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
March 09, 2026 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
PR1. Introduction of new Parks and Recreation Board Member, Valerie Warrior.
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must
fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an individual,
six minutes for a group. In addition, 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 January 12, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
Minutes.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the 1Lt Robert F. Welch III Charity non-profit group, to hold their annual
1LT Robert F. Welch III Run for our Heroes 5K/Walk Event at Olde City Park on April 25, 2026.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the Juneteenth of Wylie Organization non-profit group, to hold their
annual Juneteenth Festival of Wylie Event at Olde City Park on June 13, 2026.
4. Consider and act upon approving the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board;
approving new qualifications for membership on the Parks and Recreation Board, including residency, voter
registration, and employment restrictions, and other updates.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Program and Event Updates.
WS2. Project Updates.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
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CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on March 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at
Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to
the public at all times.
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. 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. Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive
meeting or session of the 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 Board at the date, hour and place given in this
notice as the 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 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.
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