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BM 2023-04-03 PB City of Coppell Texas 255 E.Parkway Boulevard � Coppell,Texas €OFPELL 75019-9478 r Minutes Parks and Recreation Board Monday,April 3,2023 6:30 PM 255 Parkway Blvd. 2nd Floor Conference Room Nick Paschal Maureen Corcoran Chair Vice-Chair Margaret Bryan Mary Arnold Boardmember Boardmember Zainab Tinwala Jeff Roller Board Member Board Member Edward Rose Vacant Board Member Alternate Mike Ridgley Enaika Kishnani Alternate Youth Advisor Hannah Greenberg Youth Advisor Notice is hereby given that the Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Coppell, Texas,will met in the 2nd Floor Conference Room at 6:30 pm at 255 E. Parkway Boulevard. As authorized by Section 551.127, of the Texas Government Code, one or more appointed board member or employees may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The purpose of this meeting was to consider the following items: Regular Session (Open to the Public) 1. Call To Order Chair Paschal called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members present: Nick Paschal,Maureen Corcoran,Margaret Bryan,Mary Arnold,Zainab City of Coppell,Texas Page 1 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes April 3,2023 Tinwala,Jeff Roller, Edward Rose,Mike Ridgley Others in attendance: Jessica Carpenter,Sheri Belmont,Adam Richter,Meagan Wolfe,Cecilia Gandara,Calie Willis,Jonathon Ward,Cynthia Contreras 2. Citizens'Appearance Phil Laberge,858 Dalmalley Lane,expressed his concerns in regards to the proposed Veterans Memorial concept. Nilesh Bhaigade,2323 Wilshire Dr.,expressed his interest in the ability to reserve the new cricket field. This agenda item provides an opportunity for citizens to address the Board or Commission on any matter.Anyone wishing to address the Board or Commission should register prior to the start of the meeting. There is a two (2) minute time limit for each citizen to speak, additional time may be granted by the Board or Commission. The Board or Commission is not permitted to take action on any subject raised by a speaker during Citizens'Appearance. 3. Approval of Minutes: March 6, 2023 A motion was made by Boardmember Bryan,seconded by Boardmember Roller,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by a unanimous vote. 4. Discussion regarding Veterans Memorial conceptual designs. Samit Patel of Olson Studios presented two concepts to the Board. After review and discussion,the Board recommended to proceed with option 2. 5. Presentation by the Biodiversity Education Center staff. Calie Willis,Jonathon Ward,and Cynthia Contreras gave a presentation in regards to the current and upcoming activities at the Biodiversity Education Center. 6. Youth Advisor's Report Youth Advisors not in attendance. 7. Director's update regarding upcoming events, projects, and departmental developments Jessica Carpenter gave an update regarding upcoming events,project status and departmental activities. 8. Discussion regarding future agenda items. Chair Paschal advised that there are no items at this time. City of Coppell,Texas Page 2 Parks and Recreation Board Minutes - April 3,2023 Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Parks and Recreation Board,the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. 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- LAY TX 1-800-735-2989). Nick Pasc al, Chair Prepared by: • 44..ii lillir ecili. Gand. a,Administrative Services Manager I I City of Coppell,Texas Page 3