05-11-2026 (Parks & Recreation) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
May 11, 2026 – 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 April 13, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Consider and act upon approval of accepting a donation from the Park and Rec Foundation.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Program and Event Updates.
WS2. Project Updates.
WS3. PARB Updates.
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 May 5, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. on the outside bulletin board at 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 det ermine 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 April 13, 2026, 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
April 13, 2026 – 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 5:30 p.m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Member Tarah Harrison, 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: Director Carmen Powlen, Assistant Director
Brent Stowers, and Supervisor Julie Pannell.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the March 9, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Turner to approve the
March 9, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 6-0, with Board Vice-Chair Hevel arriving late to the meeting at 5:33 p.m.
2. Consider and act upon approval of the Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 304 non-profit group
to hold their Back to Scouting Bash 2026 event at the Olde City Park on August 1, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Busick and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve the
Scouting America Cub Scout Pack 304 non-profit group to hold their Back to Scouting Bash 2026 event
at the Olde City Park on August 1, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the Hope’s Gate non-profit group to hold their Hope Under
the Stars fundraising event at Olde City Park on October 24, 2026.
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Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Turner and seconded by Board Vice-Chair Hevel to approve the
Hope’s Gate non-profit group to hold their Hope Under the Stars fundraising event at Olde City Park on
October 24, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of the Wylie Area Youth Sports non-profit group to hold The
Victory Young Classic 7v7 athletic fundraiser event at Founders Park on May 3, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Turner and seconded by Board Member Busick to approve the
Wylie Area Youth Sports non-profit group to hold The Victory Young Classic 7v7 athletic fundraiser
event at Founders Park on May 3, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Program and Event Updates
Supervisor Julie Pannell 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 Hevel and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to adjourn the
meeting at 5:51 p.m. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
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Nick Puente, Board Chair
ATTEST:
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Julie Pannell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor
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05/11/2026 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 accepting a donation from the Park and Rec Foundation.
Recommendation
Motion to approve the item as presented.
Discussion
The Park and Rec Foundation has been dissolved, and Brett Swendig, the President, is requesting to donate the foundation’s
remaining funds to the City of Wylie. Staff plan to put the donation toward the purchase of a tree to be planted at the new
Pirate Cove playground in Founders Park.
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05/11/2026 Item 2.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
Program and Event Updates.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Discuss recent, ongoing, and upcoming programs and events in the Parks and Recreation Department.
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05/11/2026 Item WS1.
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 projects of the Parks and Recreation Department.
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05/11/2026 Item WS2.
Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
PARB Updates
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Staff will discuss current and upcoming PARB updates.
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