04-13-2026 (Parks & Recreation) MinutesWylie Parks and Recreation Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
.ow April 13, 2026 5:30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building =100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
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WYLIE
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 Cite 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 Heel to approve the
I lopes 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.
Consider and act upon approval of the Wylie Area Youth Sports non-profit group to hold The
Victory Young Classic 70 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
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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.
Vick Puente, Board Chair
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Julie Pannell, Parks and Recreation Supervisor
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