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City of Coppell, Texas 255 E.Parkway Boulevard
Coppell,Texas
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Minutes
Parks and Recreation Board
Monday,November 6,2023 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 6:32 pm.
Members present: Nick Paschal,Maureen Corcoran,Margaret Bryan,Mary
Arnold,Zainab Tinwala,Jeff Roller(Virtual),Edward Rose,Mike Ridgley,
Enaika Kishnami,Hannah Greenberg
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Staff present:
Jessica Carpenter,Sheri Belmont,Adam Richter,Cecilia Gandara,David
Elison
2. Citizens'Appearance
Chair Paschal advised that no one signed up to speak.
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. Consider approval of minutes: October 2, 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.
4. Annual update by the Coppell Girls Softball Association
President of the Coppell Girls Softball Association,gave an update in regards
to current registration numbers and activities.
5. Presentation and discussion relating to a request to designate a Coppell bird
Amir-Tinwala gave a presentation in regards to assigning the Kestrel as the
Coppell bird. The Board asked Mr.Tinwala to bring a sample of the bird boxes
he is planning on building.
6. Manager's Update—Lauren Rodriguez, CORE Manager
Lauren Rodriguez along with Trinity Klepzig,Lindsay Dobson,and Ethan Kerr
gave an update on current an upcoming activities at The CORE.
7. Youth Advisor's Report
Nothing to report at this time.
8. Director's Report
Director Jessica Carpenter updated the board on upcoming events and
projects.
9. Discussion regarding future agenda items.
No items at this time.
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Adjournment
With there being no further items to come before the Parks and Recreation
Board the meeting was adjourned at 7:33 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,AD Coordinator,or other designated official at(972)462-0022,or(TDD
1-800-R LAY, 1-800-735-2989).
Nick Pas al, Chair
Prepared by:
i'a Gandar•,Administrative Services Manager
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