BM 2021-08-02 PB AGENDAParks and Recreation Board
City of Coppell, Texas
Meeting Agenda
255 E. Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, Texas
75019-9478
255 Parkway Blvd.6:30 PMMonday, August 2, 2021
2nd Floor Conference Room
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); (j).
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August 2, 2021Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Agenda
Notice is hereby given that the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Coppell, Texas, will
meet in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 255 E. Parkway Boulevard.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the following items:
Regular Session (Open to the Public)
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 2:00PM 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.
3. Annual Update by the Coppell Youth Football Association
4.Consider approval of minutes: June 7, 2021
5. Presentation Regarding the Thweatt Park Project
6. Presentation on Budget Reductions and Service Delivery Impacts
7.Discussion regarding development of a policy for donations of memorials and
monuments to be placed on city-owned property
8. Youth Advisor's Report
9.Director's Report
A. Special Events
B. Project Update
10.Chair Report
A. Future Agenda Items
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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August 2, 2021Parks and Recreation Board 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 28th day of July, 2021, at _____________.
______________________________
Cecilia Gandara, Administrative Services Manager
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