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BM 2016-02-01 PBCity of Coppell, Texas COP -ELL Minutes Parks and Recreation Board 255 Parkway Boulevard Coppell, Texas 75019-9478 Monday, February 1, 2016 6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd. 2nd Floor Conference Room Jack Clark Ed Guignon Maureen Corcoran Lisa Montes Melinda Melnick Hilary Hodgson Lisa Dunham Janet Maccubbin Alternate Earl Nesbitt Alternate Kelly Rohe Student Advisor Nihar Tatapudi Student Advisor The Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Coppell met on Monday, February 1, 2016 in the Council Chambers, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. Also present were Parks and Recreation Director Brad Reid and Administrative Support Supervisor Cecilia Gandara. The purpose of this meeting was to consider the following items: Regular Session (Open to the Public) 1. Call To Order CBy&Coppell, Taxes Chair Clark called the meeting to order at 6:37 pm. Members present: Chair Jack Clark, Vice Chair Ed Guignon, Boardmember Maureen Corcoran, Boadmember Lisa Montes, Boardmember Hilary Hodgson, Youth Advisor Kelly Rahe, Alternate Earl Nesbitt, Alternate Janet Maccubbin, Youth Advisor Nihar Tatapudi, and Boardmember Lisa Dunham ft, f Parks and Recreation Board Minutes February 1, 2016 Citizens' Forum: Citizen's 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 statements can only be taken at future meetings. Chair Clark asked for those who signed up to speak. Evelyn Scurry, 128 Meadowglen Circle, expressed her concerns regarding the Parkway Blvd. bike trail. Jim Harris, 615 Allen Road, expressed his concern regarding the bicycle signage on parkway. Warren Van, 625 Parkway, expressed his concern regarding soccer in Coppell. Jeff Parry, 442 Clear Creek Lane, expressed his concerns regarding bicyclist, walkers and vehicles. Sharon Lander, 824 Parkway, expressed her concerns regarding parking on Parkway. Ken Bauer, 1717 E. Belt Line Road, expressed his interest in promoting bicycle education in Coppell. Lane Paschal, 701 Cardinal Lane, expressed her train children and adults to ride better. Holly Scurry, 105 Cherrybark Lane, expressed her concerns regarding the Parkway parking as a result of the bicycle path. John Pauley, 806 Meadowglen Circle, expressed his concerns regarding the lack of parking on parkway due to the bike trail. David Stonecipher, 216 Redwood Dr., expressed his support for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan Randy Randsom, 837 Parkway Blvd., expressed his concerns regarding the parking issue on Parkway. Candy Sheehan, 321 Quiet Valley, expressed her support for the bicyclist and wants to make everyone aware of runners and walkers, specially now that the park is under construction. Melissa Horner, 10539 Faulkner, expressed her concerns in promoting bicycle safety John Davis, 240 Hollywood Drive, expressed his support for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. Chris Herman, 841 Parkway Blvd., expressed his concerns regarding the parking that will be taken away on Parkway. Judd Taylor, 715 Bent Tree Court, expressed his support for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan. Mike Tenbusch, 217 Glenwood Dr., informed the board that he started a program at Austin Middle school to promote safety. Would like to have a safer bicycle community in Coppell. 3. Consider approval of minutes: January 4, 2016 A motion was made by Boammember Montes, seconded by Boammember Guignon, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. Aye: 6- Chair Jack Clark, Vice Chair Ed Guignon, Boammember Maureen Corcoran, Boammember Lisa Montes, Boammember Hilary Hodgson, and Lisa Dunham 4. Consider approval of the recommendations of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. CRyo/Co..d" Texas ftge 2 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes February 1, 2016 Guy McLain, Assistant Director of Recreation, gave a presentation. A motion was made by Boardmember Guignon, seconded by Boardmember Corcoran, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. Aye: 6- Chair Jack Clark, Vire Chair Ed Guignon, Boardmember Maureen Comoren, Boardmember Lisa Montes, Boardmember Hilary Hodgson, and Lisa Dunham 5. Update regarding the redevelopment of the Andrew Brown Park. Brad Reid, Director of Parks and Recreation, gave an update on the redevelopment of the Andrew Brown Park. 6. Consider approval of the 2016 Project Priority List. A motion was made by Boardmember Montes, seconded by Boardmember Corcoran, that this agenda item be tabled to next months meeting. The motion carried by an unanimous vote. Aye: 6- Chair Jack Clark, Vice Chair Ed Guignon, Boardmember Maureen Corcoran, Boardmember Lisa Montes, Boardmember Hilary Hodgson, and Lisa Dunham 7. Youth Advisor's Report Youth Advisor Kelly Rohe informed the Board that she has been working on monitoring bicycle usage at the High School. 6. Director's Report A. Special Events B. Project Update A. Be Mine Valentine Dance is on Saturday, February 6 at the CORE, Plaza Music Series will be March 12 and 19, Eggstravagama will be held March 26. 9. Chair Report A. Future Agenda Items Adjoumment Nothing to report. There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Board, the meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm. Qryof G.,O ,,Teras Peae3 Parks and Recreatign 8 Minutes February 1, 2016 Clark, Chair Support Supervisor CRy of Copptll, Texas Pagee