BA 2021-05-17 CRDCCoppell Recreation Development Corporation
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
255 Parkway Blvd.6:30 PMMonday, May 17, 2021
Zoom Meeting
Mahbuba Khan Noah Webster
Boardmember Boardmember
Majid Husain Cliff Long
Boardmembers Boardmember
Thomas Dwyer Wes Mays
Boardmember Boardmember
Aaron Straach Richard Rewert
Boardmember Boardmember
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); (j).
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Corporation
Meeting Agenda
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 Coppell Recreation Development Corporation of the City of
Coppell, Texas, will meet remotely using videoconferencing technology.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
1. Call To Order
2. Introductions
Election of Officers
Consider approval of minutes: November 16, 2020
Consider approval of funding an agreement with Mackbeth Corporation for
contracted food and beverage services for the Arts Center, not to exceed
$10,000 for fiscal year 20-21
Consider approval of a grant to the City of Coppell in the amount of
$100,000.00 for the remainder of fiscal year 2020-2021, for the purpose of
presenting/exhibiting art at the Coppell Arts Center
3.
4. Citizens' Forum
5.
6.
7.
Adjournment
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).
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Corporation
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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 14th day of May, 2021, at _____________.
______________________________
Cecilia Gandara, Administrative Services Manager
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