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City of Coppell, Texas
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Parks and Recreation Board
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas 75018-9478
Monday, May 4, 2015 6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd.
2nd Floor Conference Room
Jack Clark Ed Guignon
Chair Vice Chair
Maureen Corcoran Greg Garcia
Philip Houm Lisa Montes
Melinda Melnick Hilary Hodgson
Alternate
Scott Yocum
Alternate Rachel Emerson
Student Advisor
Anand Singh
Student Advisor
Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Brad Reid and Administrative
Support Supervisor Cecilia Gandara.
The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Coppell met on Monday, May 4, 2015 in
the 2nd Floor Conference Room of Town Center, 255 E. Parkway Boulevard, Coppell,
Texas.
The purpose of this meeting was to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
1. Call To Order
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Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Members Present:
Boardmember Greg Garcia, Chair Jack Clark, Vice Chair Ed Guignon,
Boardmember Maureen Corcoran, Boardmember Philip Huron,
Boardmember Lisa Moines, Alternate Hilary Hodgson, and Boardmember
Melinda Melnick
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2. Citizens' Forum: Citizens should complete a Citizen's Appearance Form. Pursuant to
the State Open Meetings Law, the Board is restricted in discussing or taking action on
items not posted on the Agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at future
meetings.
Robert Guiltner, 841 Whitemore, spoke in high regards to the Parks and
Recreation Department and the amenities offered to the citizen's.
3. Consider approval of minutes: April 6, 2015
A motion was made by Boardmember Garcia, seconded by Boardmember
Hours, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous
vote.
Aye: 7- Boardmember Greg Garda, Chair Jack Clark, Vice Chair Ed Gugnon,
Boardmember Maureen Corcoran, Boardmember Philip Houm,
Boardmember Lisa Montes, and Boardmember Melinda Melnick
4. Annual update by the Coppell Girls Softball Association
Andy Baker, President of Coppell Girls Softball Association, gave an update on
current registration numbers and game scheduling due to weather
cancelations.
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S. Presentation by the president of the Coppell Youth Soccer Association and discussion
related to proposed soccer programming by the Coppell Independent School District.
Angela Lancaster, President of the Coppell Youth Soccer Association, J
expressed her concerns to the Board regarding the soccer program proposed
by Chad Rakestraw, Head Boys Coach at Coppell High School.
6. Division Managers Report
Laci McKinney, Manager of the Senior Community Center at Grapevine Springs
Park, gave a presentation regarding the activities and events at the facility.
7. Discussion related to planning for impacts of the Andrew Brown Park Redevelopment
Construction
Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, informed the board that the Parks
and Recreation Department stag has begun planning for impact on rentals,
sports and special events in the Andrew Brown Parks due th the
redevelopment.
8. Update and discussion related to the development of the Coppell trail system
John Elias, Park Operations Manager, gave an update on current and future
trail system projects.
9. Youth Advisors Report
Youth Advisor Rachel Emerson reported that she will send out a survey to the
high school students to get their opinions about a skate park in Coppell.
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10. Director's Report
A. Special Events
S. Project Update
A. Brad Reid asked the Board to review the Special Events brochure for a
listing of upcoming events.
B. Mr. Reid reported that the Andrew Brown Redevelopment plans have gone
to Planning for approval, will go to Council on May 12th for approval. The Tree
Preservation Ordinance changes will also be in the Council worksession on
May 12th.
11. Chair Report
A. Future Agenda Items
Chair Clark asked that any future agenda items be sent to Brad.
Adjournment
//YThere being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation
Board, the meeting was adjourned a18:50 pm.
Jack Clark, Chair
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