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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). Page 1 City of Coppell, Texas Printed on 5/14/2021 May 17, 2021Coppell Recreation Development 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). Page 2 City of Coppell, Texas Printed on 5/14/2021 May 17, 2021Coppell Recreation Development Corporation Meeting Agenda 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 Page 3 City of Coppell, Texas Printed on 5/14/2021