08-10-2026 (Parks & Recreation) Agenda Packet
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting
August 10, 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 July 13, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes.
WORK SESSION
WS1. 2025 Division Overview.
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 August 4, 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.
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If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the Board should determine 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 July 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
July 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 5:33 p.m. The following Parks and
Recreation Board members were present: Board Vice-Chair Scott Hevel, Board Member Tarah Harrison,
Board Member C’Ne Turner, Board Member Elizabeth Troncoso, Board Member Matthew Busick, and
Board Member Valerie Warrior.
Parks and Recreation Department staff present included: Director Carmen Powlen, Programmer Ally
Holmen, 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 the election of the Parks and Recreation Board Chair for the 2026-2027
term.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Turner and seconded by Board Vice-Chair Hevel to approve the
nomination of Board Chair Nick Puenta as Board Chair for the 2026-2027 term. A vote was taken, and
the motion passed 7-0.
2. Consider and act upon the election of the Parks and Recreation Board Vice-Chair for the 2026-
2027 term.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Turner and seconded by Board Member Busick to approve the
nomination of Board Vice-Chair Scott Hevel as Board Vice-Chair for the 2026-2027 term. A vote was
taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
3. Consider and act upon approval of the May 11, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular
Meeting Minutes.
Board Action
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A motion was made by Board Vice-Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve the
May 11, 2026, Parks and Recreation Board Regular Meeting Minutes. A vote was taken, and the motion
passed 7-0.
4. Consider and act upon approval of Wylie Area Youth Sports (WAYS), a non-profit league, to
hold the Back to School Bash fundraising event at Founders Park on August 15, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Busick and seconded by Board Vice-Chair Hevel to approve the
Wylie Area Youth Sports (WAYS), a non-profit league, to hold the Back to School Bash fundraising
event at Founders Park on August 15, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
5. Consider and act upon approval of Wylie Area Youth Sports (WAYS), a non-profit league, to
hold the 7v7 Tournament fundraising event at Founders Park on October 25, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to approve
the Wylie Area Youth Sports (WAYS), a non-profit league, to hold the 7v7 Tournament fundraising event
at Founders Park on October 25, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
6. Consider and act upon approval for the Connection Point Church, a non-profit group, to host
their Fifth Annual Run for the Fatherless 5K/Fun Run event at Founders Park on November
21, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice-Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Turner to table the item
because a Connection Point Church representative was not in attendance at the meeting. A vote was
taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Board Vice-Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Harrison to untable the
item back to the Agenda after a Connection Point Church representative arrived late to the meeting. A
vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
A motion was made by Board Member Turner and seconded by Board Member Busick to approve the
Connection Point Church, a non-profit group, to host their Fifth Annual Run for the Fatherless 5K/Fun
Run event at Founders Park on November 21, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
7. Consider and act upon approval of the Wylie ISD Council of PTAs, a non-profit group, to host
their annual Back the Future fundraiser event at Olde City Park on October, 3, 2026.
Board Action
A motion was made by Board Vice Chair Hevel and seconded by Board Member Warrior to approve the
Wylie ISD Council of PTAs, a non-profit group, to host their annual Back the Future fundraiser event at
Olde City Park on October, 3, 2026. A vote was taken, and the motion passed 7-0.
WORK SESSION
WS1. Program and Event Updates
Programmer Ally Holmen gave the Board updates on recent and upcoming departmental programs and
events.
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WS2. PARB Updates.
Administrative Assistant Janet Pieper provided an update on the Annual Parks and Recreation Board
Tour, which has been rescheduled for August 10, 2026, following the regular meeting. Ms. Pieper also
reminded the Board that a regular Parks and Recreation Board meeting will likely not be held in October
and December.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Board Member Harrison and seconded by Board Member Troncoso to adjourn the
meeting at 6:06 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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Janet Pieper, Administrative Assistant
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Wylie Parks and Recreation Board
AGENDA REPORT
Department: Parks and Recreation Account Code:
Prepared By: Janet Pieper
Subject
2025 Division Overview.
Recommendation
N/A
Discussion
Division overview led by Parks and Recreation Department staff.
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