03-09-2026 (Parks & Recreation) MinutesWylie Parks and Recreation Board IAI
Regular Meeting Minutes
..11M March 9, 2026 — 5:30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building �' 100, Wylie, Texas 75098 0 IV 0
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CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair Nick Puente called the regular meeting to order at 5:31 p.m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Member Tarah I iarrison, Board Member C'Ne Turner,
Board Member Elizabeth Troncoso, Board Member Matthew Busick, and Board Member Valerie
Warrior. Board Vice -Chair Scott Hevel arrived at 5:33 p.m.
Parks and Recreation Department staff present included: Assistant Director Brent Stowers, Programmer
Ally Holmen, and Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper,
PRESENTATIONS
PR1. Introduction of new Parks and Recreation Board Member, Valerie Warrior.
Valerie Warrior was introduced as the new Parks and Recreation Board Member, Valerie Warrior, the
Board, and staff liaisons took turns giving a brief self -introduction.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the January 12, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice -Chair Ilevel and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the
January 12, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meetinw'o Minutes. A vote was taken, and the
motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the 1 Lt Robert F. Welch non-profit group, to hold their
annual I Lt Robert F. Welch III Run for our Heroes 5KJNt'alk Event at Olde City Park on April
25, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Busick and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve the
I Lt Robert F. Welch III Charity non-profit oroup, to hold their annual 1 Lt Robert F. Welch III Run for
our Heroes 5KWalk Event at Olde City Park on April 25, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed
7-0.
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3. Consider and act upon approval of the Juneteenth of Wylie Organization non-profit group, to
hold their annual Juneteenth Festival of Wylie Event at Olde City Park on June 13, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice -Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the
Juneteenth of Wylie Organization non-profit group, to hold their annual Juneteenth Festival of Wylie
Event at Olde City Park on June 13, 2026..A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the amended and Restated Bylaws of the Parks and
Recreation Board; approving new qualifications for membership on the Parks and Recreation
Board, including residency, voter registration, and employment restrictions, and other updates.
Board Actinn
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve
the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Parks and Recreation Board; approving new qualifications for
membership on the Parks and Recreation Board, including residency, voter registration, and employment
restrictions, and other updates. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION'
WSI. Program and Event Updates
Programmer Ally Holmen gave the Board updates on recent and upcoming departmental programs and
events.
WS2. Project Updates
Assistant Director Brent Stowers gave updates on ongoing departmental projects.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Vice -Chair I level and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to adjourn the
meeting at 6:33 p.m. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
Mick uente, Board Chair
ATTEST:
Janet Pie per, Administrative Assistant
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