BM 2021-05-03 PB AgendaT rrL City of Coppell, Texas
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Meeting Agenda
Parks and Recreation Board
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
Monday, May 3, 2021
6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd.
Zoom Meeting
Ed Guignon
Nick Paschal
Chair
Vice Chair
Margaret Bryan
Earl Rogers
Board Member
Board Member
Maheshika Ratnayake
Maureen Corcoran
Board Member
Board Member
Zainab Tinwala
Kevin Erickson
Board Member
Alternate
Chaitnya Jayanti
Advika Varadharajan
Alternate
Youth Advisor
Natasha Banga
Youth Advisor
As authorized by Section 418.016(e) of the Texas Government Code, on March 16, 2020,
Governor Greg Abbott suspended various provisions that require government officials and
members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location.
The following requirements have been suspended by the governor:
1. A quorum of the committee/board/commission need not be present at one physical location.
Id. § 551.127(b).
2. In light of (1), above, the meeting notice need not specify where the quorum of the
committee/board/commission will be physically present and the intent to have a quorum
present. Id. § 551.127(e).
3. In light of (1) above, the meeting held by video conference call is not required to be open to
the public at a location where committee/board/commission is present. Id. § 551.127(f).
4. The audio and video are not required to meet minimum standards established by Texas
Department of Information Resources (DIR) rules, the video doesn't have to be sufficient that
a member of the public can observe the demeanor of the participants, the members faces
don't have to be clearly visible at all times, and the meeting can continue even if a connection
is lost, so long as a quorum is still present. Id. § 551.127(a-3); (h); (i); Q).
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This meeting will be closed to in person attendance by the public to reduce the spread of
COVID-19. A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or video
conference of public meetings has been granted by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Letters and
emails may be submitted by any citizen of the City or other party of interest to express his or
her opinion concerning this agenda or other general comments to the Commission. Comments
will be read into the record during the Citizens Appearance portion of the meeting. Letters
may be addressed to the Parks and Recreation Board, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, TX
75019, by email to parks@coppelltx.gov, or by calling the Coppell Parks and Recreation
Department at 972-462-5100.
Notice is hereby given that the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Coppell, Texas, will
meet remotely using videoconferencing technology.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
1. Call To Order
2. Citizens' Forum: Citizens should complete a Citizens Appearance Form which can be
requested from the Parks and Recreation Department no later than 2:OOPM on the first
Monday of each month. 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.
5. Presentation by Coppell Youth Soccer Association in regards to a semi -pro team.
3. Presentation and Update by the Arts Center Foundation
4, Consider approval of minutes: April 5, 2021
6. Division Update — Maura Reed, Biodiversity Education Center Coordinator
7. Youth Advisor's Report
8. Director's Report
A. Special Events
B. Project Update
9. Chair Report
Adjournment
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The City of Coppell acknowledges its responsibility to comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Thus, in order to assist individuals with disabilities who require special
services (i.e. sign interpretative services, alternative audio/visual devices, and amanuenses)
for participation in or access to the City of Coppell sponsored public programs, services,
and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals makes requests for these services
seventy-two (72) hours — three (3) business days ahead of the scheduled program, service,
and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact Kori Allen, ADA Coordinator, or other
designated official at (972) 462-0022, or (TDD 1 -800 -RELAY, TX 1-800-735-2989).
CERTIFICATE
I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the City Hall of
the City of Coppell, Texas on this 30th day of April, 2021, at
Cecilia Gandara, Administrative Services Manager
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