BM 2014-06-02 PBPARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
June 2, 2014
Meeting Time: 5:30 p.m.
Meeting Place: Coppell Town Center
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
Members Present: Jack Clark, Maureen Corcoran, Erin Crumpler, John Davis, Greg Garcia, Ed
Guignon, Philip Houm, Biju Mathew, Prerana Ramadurgun, and Bill Whitehill
Staff Present: Mario Canizares, Mike Land, Brad Reid, Doug Kratz, Guy McLain, John Elias, Cecilia
Gandara, and Rachel Henderson
Others Present: David Dodd
AGENDA
Item 1: Call the meeting to order.
• Mr. Garcia called meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.
Item 2: Citizen's Forum.
• Sumedh Panaparambill, 629 Westminster Way, expressed their concern regarding the
Andrew Brown Park redevelopment.
• Jenny Trusty, 323 Auburn Way, expressed their concern regarding the Andrew Brown
Park redevelopment.
Item 3: Consider approval of the minutes from the May 5, 2014 meeting
• Mr. Clark made a motion to approve.
• Ms. Corcoran seconded the motion. All in favor. Approved.
Item 4: Presentation by Girl Scout Junior Troop 3246
• Girl Scout Junior Troop 3246 discussed their project to obtain a Bronze Award. They
presented ideas in regard to the addition of a bridge over Denton Creek that would
connect Andy Brown Park to the Coppell Middle School North campus. They also
discussed the idea of installing lighting in the trail tunnel under Parkway Blvd. in order
to better illuminate the area for pedestrians.
Item 5: Presentation by Jeff Varnell regarding paddle boating in Coppell waters
• Mr. Varnell discussed the concept of adding amenities in Andy Brown Park Central that
would allow public access to Denton Creek in order to access paddle trails in the area.
Item 6: Discussion related to facility usage and the 80/20, resident/non-resident rule
• The Board discussed potential solutions regarding the varying interpretations by the
Coppell Sports Associations of the 80/20 resident/non-resident rule.
Item 7: Update by the Tree Preservation Committee
Mr. Houm and Ms. Corcoran provided an update from the Tree Preservation Committee.
Item 8: Discussion related to Board member term limits, including officers
• Mr. Davis addressed the Board concerning the concept of creating term limits for the
Parks and Recreation Board members and officers.
Item 9: Youth Advisors Report
• Youth Advisor's report on ideas and activities
o Ms. Ramadurgan discussed the need for more pet waste clean-up
stations in the parks.
o Ms. Crumpler discussed the concept of creating mobile exhibits at the
Biodiversity Education Center.
Item 10: Director's Report
• Recording of minutes for Boards and Commissions
o Mr. Reid reported on the type of minutes that are standard for the City
Council and the City's various Board and Commission meetings. He
explained that the City uses the "action minutes" style of recording the
minutes of each meeting.
• Project Update
o Mr. Reid reported on the status of several projects in the parks system.
• Special Events
o Mr. Reid reminded the Board members about the upcoming "Movie in the
Plaza" event on June 6, and about the July 3`d fireworks show and July 4'h
Parade events.
Item 11: Chair Report
• Future Agenda Items
o Nothing to report.
Item 12: Adjourn
• Mr. Clark made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
• Mr. Houm seconded the motion. All in favor. Approved.
• Mr. Garcia adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m.
The Coppell Recreation Development Corporation meeting will immediately follow.
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Greg Garcia, President
Rachel Henderson, Administrative Technician