07-13-2026 (Parks & Recreation) MinutesWylie Parks and Recreation Board JAI
Regular Meeting Minutes fN
July 13, 2026 — 5:30 pm
Council Chambers -300 Country Club Road, Building #100, Wylie, Texas 75098 CITY OF
WYLIE
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.
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.
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.
ATTEST:
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Janet Pieper, Administrative Assistant
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Nick Puente, Board Chair
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