05-11-2026 (Parks & Recreation) MinutesWylie Parks and Recreation Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2026 — 5:30 pm
Council Chambers - 300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098
CALL TO ORDER
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CITY OF
WYLIE
Board Chair Nick Puente called the regular meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Vice -Chair Scott Hevel, Board Member Tarah Harrison,
Board Member Elizabeth Troncoso, and Board Member Matthew Busick. Board Member C'Ne Turner
and Board Member Valerie Warrior were absent.
Parks and Recreation Department staff present included: Director Carmen Powlen, Assistant Director
Brent Stowers, Programmer Jem Lambert, and Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper.
PRESENTATIONS
No presentations.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON NON -AGENDA ITEMS
No citizens came forward.
REGULAR AGENDA
1. Consider and act upon approval of the April 13, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Harrison to approve the
April 13, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 5-0, with Board Member Turner and Board Member Warrior absent.
2. Consider and act upon approval of accepting a donation from the Park and Rec Foundation.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Busick to approve the
acceptance of a donation from the Park and Rec Foundation. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-
0, with Board Member Turner and Board Member Warrior absent.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Program and Event Updates
Programmer Jeni Lambert gave the Board updates on recent and upcoming departmental programs and
events.
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WS2. Project Updates.
Assistant Director Brent Stowers gave updates on ongoing departmental projects.
WS3. PARB Updates.
Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper gave updates regarding the upcoming Board meetings, annual tour,
and annual bootcamp work session for the Parks and Recreation Board. She also invited Board Members
to attend the June 23, 2026 City Council meeting to participate in the National Park and Recreation
Month recognition.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Vice -Chair Hevel to adjourn the
meeting at 5:59 p.m. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 5-0, with Board Member Turner and Board
Member Warrior absent.
Nick Puente, Board Chair
ATTEST:
Janet Pieper, arks and Recreation Supervisor
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