06-09-2025 (Parks & Recreation) MinutesWylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2025 — 5:30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building 9100, Wylie, Texas 75098
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CITY OF
WYLIE
CALL TO ORDER
Board Vice -Chair Nick Puente called the regular meeting to order at 5:38 p.m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Member Gloria Suarez, Board Member Brian Arnold,
Board Member Tarah Harrison, and Board Member C'Ne Turner. Board Member Scott Hevel was absent
from the meeting.
Staff present included: Parks and Recreation Director Carmen Powlen, Assistant Parks and Recreation
Director Brent Stowers, Recreation Programmer Jeni Lambert, and Parks and Recreation Administrative
Assistant Janet Pieper.
PRESENTATIONS
PR1. Outgoing Board Member Gloria Suarez was recognized for her six years of service on the Parks
and Recreation Board.
PR2. Recreation Programmer Jeni Lambert led a presentation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation
Month.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the May 12, 2025, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Suarez and seconded by Board Member Harrison to approve
the May 12, 2025, Regular Parks and Recreation Board Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed 5-0 with Board Member Hevel absent.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Fourth Annual Run for the Fatherless 5K/Fun Run
event on November 22, 2025, at Founders Park.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Arnold and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the
Fourth Annual Run for the Fatherless 5K/Fun Run event on November 22, 2025. A vote was taken,
and the motion passed 5-0 with Board Member Hevel absent.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the non-profit Back the Future event at Olde City Park on
September 20, 2025.
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Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Arnold and seconded by Board Member Suarez to approve the
non-profit Back the Future event at Olde City Park on September 20, 2025. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed 5-0 with Board Member Hevel absent.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Project Updates.
Assistant Director Stowers provided updates on the department's current and future projects.
WS2. Program and Event Updates.
Programmer Jem Lambert provided updates on the department's recent and upcoming programs and
events.
WS3. Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Project Recommendations.
Assistant Director Stowers discussed the staff s recommended projects for the upcoming fiscal year
2025/2026.
WS4. July Meeting Chair/Vice-Chair Election and Tour.
Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper reminded Board Members of the July meeting agenda and annual
tour, which will include nominations for the 2025/2026 board chair and vice -chair elections. The annual
tour will take place after the regular meeting at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Suarez and seconded by Board Member Harrison to adjourn the
meeting at 6:41 pm. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0 with Board Member Hevel absent.
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ATTEST:
Janet Pieper, Administrative Assistant
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