09-08-2025 (Parks & Recreation) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
September 08, 2025 – 5:30 PM
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
PRESENTATIONS
COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Any member of the public may address Board regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Members of the public must
fill out a form prior to the meeting in order to speak. Board requests that comments be limited to three minutes for an indiv idual,
six minutes for a group. In addition, Board is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during
citizen participation.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the August 11, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
Minutes.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the August 11, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Work Session Minutes.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Project Updates.
WS2. Summer Camp Recap.
WS3. Holiday Events and Volunteering.
WS4. Budget Update (4B Board Meeting).
WS5. Bylaws Update.
RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION
EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Take any action as a result from Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on August 29, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at
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Wylie City Hall, 300 Country Club Road, Building 100, Wylie, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to
the public at all times.
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Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Date Notice Removed
The Wylie Municipal Complex is wheelchair accessible. Sign interpretation or other special assistance for disabled
attendees must be requested 48 hours in advance by contacting the City Secretary’s Office at 972.516.6020. Hearing
impaired devices are available from the City Secretary prior to each meeting.
If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine that a closed or executive
meeting or session of the Board or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then
such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings
Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et. seq., will be held by the Board at the date, hour and place given in this
notice as the Board may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the
attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including,
but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:
Texas Government Code Section:
§ 551.071 – Private consultation with an attorney for the City.
§ 551.072 – Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
§ 551.073 – Discussing prospective gift or donation to the City.
§ 551.076 – Discussing deployment of security personnel or devices or security audit.
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Consider and act upon approval of the August 11, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
Recommendation
Motion to approve Item as presented.
Discussion
The minutes are attached for your consideration.
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 11, 2025 – 5:30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Nick Puente called the regular meeting to order at 5:41 p.m. The following Parks and Recreation
Board members were present: Board Vice-Chair Scott Hevel, Board Member Brian Arnold, Board Member Tarah
Harrison, Board Member C’Ne Turner, Board Member Elizabeth Troncoso, and Board Member Matthew Busick.
Parks and Recreation Department staff present included: Director Carmen Powlen, Assistant Director Brent
Stowers, Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper, Supervisor Ron Thompson, Supervisor Rico Govea, Supervisor
Annika Sacco, Supervisor Katy Burton, and Supervisor Brittany Williams.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the amended April 14, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice-Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Busick to approve the April 14,
2025, Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the amended June 9, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Busick and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the June 9,
2025, Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the July 14, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Arnold and seconded by Board Vice-Chair Hevel to approve the July 14,
2025, Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the Non-Profit Park Event Application from the Cure Sanfilippo
Foundation to hold the 4th Annual Do it for Declan 5K and Fun Run event at Founders Park on
December 13, 2025.
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Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the Non-
Profit Park Event Application from the Cure Sanfilippo Foundation to hold the 4th Annual Do it for Declan 5K
and Fun Run event at Founders Park on December 13, 2025. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
5. Consider and act upon approval of the Non-Profit Park Event Application from Circle Ten, Pack 304, to
host the Back to Scouting Bash fundraiser event on September 27, 2025, at the Olde City Park.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice-Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve the Non-
Profit Park Event Application from Circle Ten, Pack 304, to host the Back to Scouting Bash fundraiser event on
September 27, 2025, at the Olde City Park. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
6. Consider and act upon approval of the Hope Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center to host the Walk for
Life 5K fundraiser event on January 24, 2025, at Founders Park.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Arnold to approve the Hope
Bridge Pregnancy Resource Center to host the Walk for Life 5K fundraiser event with the amended date of
January 24, 2026, at Founders Park. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION
WS1. 2025 Division Overview.
Supervisors from the Parks and Recreation Department presented the 2025 Division Overview, outlining their
responsibilities and those of their staff within their respective divisions.
WS2. PARB Updates
Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper provided an update on upcoming PARB-related items. She noted that, due
to the WISD fall break the week of October 13, staff recommends canceling the regularly scheduled PARB
meeting because of a potential lack of quorum—a recommendation the board supported. Ms. Pieper advised that
the submission deadline for agenda items, in accordance with the Open Meetings Act, has been updated and is
now due two weeks prior to the PARB Regular Meeting. She also provided reminders about the One City Rec
Pass for board member households, how to access the PARB Guide, and the importance of board members
maintaining communication with staff regarding feedback and citizen concerns.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Vice-Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Turner to adjourn the meeting at
6:40 pm. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
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Nick Puente, Board Chair
ATTEST:
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Janet Pieper, Administrative Assistant
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09/08/2025 Item 1.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Consider and act upon approval of the August 11, 2025 Parks and Recreation Board Work Session Minutes.
Recommendation
Motion to approve Item as presented.
Discussion
The minutes are attached for your consideration.
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Work Session
Minutes
August 11, 2025 – 4:30 pm
City Hall - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, 2nd Floor Meeting Room #230,
Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Nick Puente called the Work Session to order at 4:38 p.m. The following Parks and Recreation Board
members were present: Board Vice-Chair Scott Hevel, Board Member Brian Arnold, Board Member Tarah
Harrison, Board Member C’Ne Turner, Board Member Elizabeth Troncoso, and Board Member Matthew Busick.
Parks and Recreation Department staff present included: Director Carmen Powlen, Assistant Director Brent
Stowers, Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper, Supervisor Ron Thompson, Supervisor Rico Govea, Supervisor
Annika Sacco, Supervisor Katy Burton, and Supervisor Brittany Williams.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
WORK SESSION
Staff will review the Parks and Recreation Board's role, procedures, and other beneficial introductory
information.
WS1. Parks and Recreation Director Carmen Powlen went over Parks and Recreation Board Members’ roles,
meeting procedures, and other introductory information.
ADJOURNMENT
The work session was adjourned at 5:30 pm.
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Nick Puente, Board Chair
ATTEST:
__________________________________________
Janet Pieper, Administrative Assistant
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09/08/2025 Item 2.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Project Updates.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Discuss the ongoing and upcoming Parks and Recreation Department projects.
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09/08/2025 Item WS1.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Summer Camp Recap.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will provide updates on the 2025 Parks and Recreation summer camps.
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09/08/2025 Item WS2.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Holiday Events and Volunteering.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will provide information on upcoming events and volunteer opportunities.
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09/08/2025 Item WS3.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Budget Update (4B Board Meeting).
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will give a budget update from the 4B Board Meeting.
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09/08/2025 Item WS4.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Bylaws Update.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will provide updates on Parks and Recreation Board Bylaws.
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09/08/2025 Item WS5.