BM 2023-05-01 PB City of Coppell Texas 255 E.Parkway Boulevard
, Coppell,Texas
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COFFELL 75019-9478
Minutes
Parks and Recreation Board
Monday,May 1,2023 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, 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 6:31 pm.
Members present:
Nick Paschal,Maureen Corcoran,Margaret Bryan,Mary Arnold,Zainab
Tinwala,Jeff Roller,Edward Rose,Mike Ridgley,Enaika Kishnani,Hannah
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Greenberg
Others present:
Jessica Carpenter,Sheri Belmont,Adam Richter,David Ellison,Cecilia
Gandara,Meagan Wolfe
2. Citizens'Appearance
Lindsey Tweed,204 Driftwood Dr.,Expressed her interest regarding the use of
soccer game fields for practice. Due to the heavy use on practice fields,the
fields are not safe for the children to play on.
Ed Guignon,418 Park Valley,expressed his appreciation to the Board and staff
for the service they provide to the Coppell Community.
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. Annual update by the Coppell YMCA.
Rodney Black,Sports Director at Coppell YMCA,update the board on current
activities. Mr.Black informed the board that the new Cricket pitch is very
popular. There are 50 kids currently registered for the Cricket league. The
adult cricket league will kick off in June. Mr.Black also informed the board
that the Cricket Pitch rental requests have been mainly from non-Coppell
Residents. The Coppell YMCA currently operates under the 75% residents and
25% non-resident guidelines.
4. Consider approval of minutes: April 3, 2023
A motion was made by Boardmember Corcoran,seconded by Boardmember
Arnold,that this agenda item be approved.The motion carried by a unanimous
vote.
5. Presentation and Discussion regarding Waggin'Tails Dog Park
Jessica Carpenter,Director of Community Experiences,gave a presentation in
regards to the redevelopment of the Waggin'Tails Dog Park.Mrs.Carpenter's
presentation touch on the Overview&History of Waggin'Tails,and Challenges
for example:Drainage due to location,Turf quality,Fence and Fountains.
Ms.Carpenter also spoke in regards to the survey that went live on December
7,open for 4 weeks,with 311 responses. The questions asked were on top
items to address:drainage and water ponding,turf,shade,
Cleanliness/Maintenance(10 responses related to dogs/pet owners and 10
related to general maintenance),and lighting requests.
Ms.Carpenter presented the Board with a preliminary layout of what the park
could look like with the new renovations.
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Next steps finalize design and bring back to the Board.
6. Youth Advisor's Report
Youth Advisor Hannah Greenberg spoke in regards to promoting voting at
Various city events,to encourage Coppell residents to vote.
7. Director's update regarding upcoming events, projects, and departmental
developments
Jessica Carpenter gave an update regarding upcoming events,projects status
and departmental activities.
8. Discussion regarding future agenda items.
Chair Paschal advised that the items to discuss on future agendas are the
Project priority list introduction and sports Field Usage.
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 Y,TX 1-800-735-29
ick Paschal, Chair
Prepared by:
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ecili: Gandar:,Administrative Services Manager
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