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Carmen Powell, Wylie’s director of parks and recreation, told the council the department has a broad reach: more than 2.5 million visits to parks and recreation facilities occur in Wylie each year, and last July the department recorded about 40,000 participants in July-only activities, a 33% increase from the previous year. Powell and other staff described new amenities — including a dog park at City Hall and two recently opened splash pads — and noted that the renovated Community Park Center (formerly the Brown House/Senior Center) now hosts senior programming and exercise space.

Council recognized multiple outgoing volunteers from boards and commissions and invited many incoming and returning appointees to the dais for swearing-in. Judge Pfeil administered the oath of office to a large group of new appointees; names listed on the record include Gloria Suarez, Jack Craig, Navin Kumar Viya, Lori Black, Joe Webb, Brian Rogers, James Burn, Bruce Moylan, Justin Grosick, Kevin Hughes, Robert Shosma, Irene Shavir, Gerald Dyson, Scott Hevel, Esther Bella (Cassie Dyson), Whitney McDougall, Erin Loveless, Ayesha Hudson, Hamza Fraas, John Ennis and others.

During citizen comments, Christopher Smith of 19263 Fountains Road, speaking for the Wylie Football League board of directors, raised a concern about the condition of Founders Park and four practice fields the league uses. Smith said the fields are in “a very poor state of disrepair,” and with practices scheduled to begin in two weeks the league could not safely practice on those fields. Smith asked the council to place the issue on a future agenda or request a report from Parks and Recreation at the next meeting so the league could learn where practices would occur; he said Wylie ISD fields and Schaefer Stadium are not available without rental fees, police officers and lights.

Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Brent Stowers was present and invited Smith to meet after the meeting to discuss field use and alternatives. Staff did not provide an immediate timeline for repairs in the public portion of the meeting, and no formal council direction or vote on the practice-field condition was recorded.

The council’s public record for the meeting also shows a formal proclamation presented to junior mayor Samuel McNeely (\"Mayor for a Day\") and the Parks and Recreation Month proclamation signed by Mayor Matthew Porter.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Wylie - City Council & Work Session - Jun 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Wylie City Council on June 24 proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month, recognized outgoing volunteers and swore in new board members; parks staff reported rising participation while a youth football group raised urgent concerns about deteriorating practice fields.","taxTitle","Wylie, Collin County, Texas","taxId",4600,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523155,"Wylie EDC authorized to enter performance agreement of up to $600,000 for a development project",87,2696000,2783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065526-596cf1b4024112b94ba8af81a82ac3a2&start=2696&end=2783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065526-596cf1b4024112b94ba8af81a82ac3a2/thumbnail_2696000.jpg","/articles/6523155/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-EDC-authorized-to-enter-performance-agreement-of-up-to-600000-for-a-development-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523155-ffb9f9c0f838d1501a01a7a6c4976226/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174497&Signature=IJLp0mMXQFowh652MTWr2m~C3KZLpS40lAdtREVMrPuOSDihB1zzhvxezE34-iVm5sP7EBM9VEyr~h0OcpbrMW9QFWRpU82Ce0EJrpY6x26PyM~~rAE4CVf8uwR1VRM4bNgyBlslaabPqBvabiMgjmD6h00pPSb9bNmMDa0WTYrwDLCdKyXEa5~FMdWxmrDiGCMIHkGqJgv-hJho5jnQMjIXDG8GDoD1kH7hy5BYJhVJC8IlQMzOBl03uyKVtp5rjSEDqrfxA5G-vqYLwuG6wJUKE-S0KWn03iqvhwyUk1N7GgfduUwZ5~zIPmLrLr0pzTWAMkOEZ03c7JicI9MGUw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After returning from a closed executive session on economic-development negotiations, the Wylie City Council on June 24, 2025, authorized the Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to enter into a performance agreement with “Project 2024-2D” in an amount not to exceed $600,000.

Council conducted the discussion in executive session under Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) and then reconvened in open session to consider a motion authorizing the performance agreement. The motion was seconded and carried 5-0.

The council vote, as recorded in the minutes, authorized the WEDC to execute the agreement up to the stated cap. No additional financial terms, incentive structure, project details or company identities were stated in the public portion of the meeting minutes; those items were discussed in executive session and are not included in the open-record transcript excerpts.

The ordinance/recording notes in the minutes list several project codes discussed in executive session; the action taken in open session was limited to authorizing a performance agreement for Project 2024-2D in an amount not to exceed $600,000.","Following an executive session, Wylie City Council authorized the Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) to enter a performance agreement with an unnamed business prospect (Project 2024-2D) in an amount not to exceed $600,000; the motion passed 5-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523161,"Wylie council approves release of 48.5 acres from city's extraterritorial jurisdiction",244,1783000,2027000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065526-596cf1b4024112b94ba8af81a82ac3a2&start=1783&end=2027","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065526-596cf1b4024112b94ba8af81a82ac3a2/thumbnail_1783000.jpg","/articles/6523161/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-council-approves-release-of-485-acres-from-citys-extraterritorial-jurisdiction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523161-86870f51964b30cfd00a076c16bf1d84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174497&Signature=UGl7NuqNhZAdTLmsYqJ~JA8hooOKwYIMdJ5olyS1I5VYZA2uDrg6PidGOK0-awk1FbWrNQDR~81fWKU~5QE2eSwFqE0rpKxI2X~cJqH12NGnfBaGUV2hHKHkaolMUr-UEFavUHaukVtuCs5xG3WYXlQZlhi2GR1X5Hq0wYLlTd~q38klxIFMdUqYskc14dQsQfGhhaDvPGML87-wIotUAQGxnb1Qlmba7J2Aam9r6vGlSSH-4p7qH58KWGW0TwJaHbWgouAwK97kw6a5FN0AlkuLO8~rIR6t3ZSox1003dU66rpZsHFC8vMDR7nL0qoALO1FBRPsY8OsdqhVI~EPgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wylie City Council on June 24, 2025, approved Ordinance No. 2025-26 to release a portion of the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) covering four tracts totaling 48.5 acres near FM 544 and Allen East Drive.

City staff confirmed the acreage in the ordinance was corrected from an earlier 56.5 acres to 48.5 acres before the council vote. Staff told council that, if the petition to release the land met the legal filing requirements, council has two options — approve the ordinance or take no action; if no action is taken, state law provides for approval by operation of law at the next council meeting. Staff referenced Chapter 42, Subchapter D, in the report as the governing statute for ETJ releases.

Staff explained that, after release, the properties would be served for EMS and fire through the city’s contract with the county and general law-enforcement services would be provided by the Collin County Sheriff’s Office; Wylie Police Department could assist in emergencies. Council also noted the city would no longer exercise zoning or planning authority within the released tracts.

Council amended the motion on the floor to include the corrected acreage (48.5 acres) before taking a vote. The ordinance passed by a 5-0 vote.

The ordinance caption recorded in the minutes is: Ordinance No. 2025-26, releasing a portion of the City of Wylie’s extraterritorial jurisdiction consisting of four tracts totaling 48.5 acres generally located at FM 544 and Allen East Drive in Collin County.","Ordinance 2025-26 releasing 48.5 acres from Wylie’s extraterritorial jurisdiction passed 5-0. Council clarified that county agencies will continue to provide emergency services and warned the petition would be approved by operation of law if council took no action.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6523166,"Wylie council broadens smoking ban to enclosed public facilities, approves ordinance with amendment",583,2061000,2644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5065526-596cf1b4024112b94ba8af81a82ac3a2&start=2061&end=2644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5065526-596cf1b4024112b94ba8af81a82ac3a2/thumbnail_2061000.jpg","/articles/6523166/Wylie/Collin-County/Texas/Wylie-council-broadens-smoking-ban-to-enclosed-public-facilities-approves-ordinance-with-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6523166-9de8fb3e5ba47dd56846edc4e0f5c581/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174497&Signature=QPcfpsJtSz0nHgEQ2JtMCRuIU6P2--LeC269c8KauqNhR~gmEaE7~xxDJLrjFNCoTdS2p9OITJ5ArPQKtMizUYOKVi1AkQzvm3DVJNIEXxYoAtV7bWIohy3WHWo6Avdwfw0FpxsO9wd1~YvUyPRFDciouyqYUz9U9C6rgdLWp4Z6GFWbZJdDZJTlu1D6HgDHxOtNfIbeBqaTfXliXkKrGkisZQZ9Tk4c83-9tk7QXJgAsyUP-a9eiC~Wm9eXxk3KD~vg0Sad8ZpKl02UNOispI~GkvfoyBo4Q9frOtPfKfC-0xEoRDkNjgQ-Ktv5KYhMm6MNDRmb3eYLcmBH5qingg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Wylie City Council on June 24, 2025, approved Ordinance No. 2025-27 to revise the city’s smoking regulations to prohibit smoking in enclosed publicly available facilities and to clarify several compliance provisions.

City staff said the ordinance reorganizes and updates Chapter 74 (Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Article 11 (Smoking Regulations) of the Wylie Code of Ordinances and adds updated definitions and compliance language. Council also voted to remove a redundant provision, identified in the draft as section G8, before passing the ordinance.

The ordinance expands an existing prohibition (previously focused on city facilities and parks) to cover enclosed spaces that are publicly available within the city. Staff told council the changes were intended to reduce unnecessary public exposure to cigarette and cigar smoke while keeping clear exemptions for existing businesses in some cases.

Key provisions discussed by council and staff include:
- Patrons should not be required to enter or pass through smoking rooms to access required public sanitary facilities; the ordinance clarifies that public restrooms must be reachable without forcing non-smoking patrons to traverse smoking rooms.
- Existing smoking establishments are not being forced to remodel immediately; staff said an existing business would only face new layout requirements if it undertakes major remodeling or seeks new permitting that triggers code review.
- Outdoor patios associated with smoking areas must be adjacent to those smoking sections and must be at least 10 feet from a public right-of-way.

Council members asked how the rules would apply to businesses such as cigar lounges and breweries with patios, whether ‘‘public’’ restroom rules apply only to businesses that advertise restrooms to the public, and how enforcement would affect building/fire code. Staff said a restroom designated “customers only” would not trigger the same public-restroom requirement, and that fire-code and permitting issues would be addressed during building or remodeling review rather than through retroactive enforcement.

Councilman Dave Strang moved to approve the ordinance as presented with the amendment removing section G8; Councilman David R. Duke seconded. The motion carried 5-0.

The ordinance is captioned in the minutes as: Ordinance No. 2025-27, amending Ordinance No. 2021-17 as amended, Chapter 74, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, to establish updated smoking regulations, definitions, compliance, penalties, and effective date provisions.","The Wylie City Council on June 24 approved Ordinance 2025-27 expanding smoking prohibitions to enclosed publicly available facilities, clarified restroom access from smoking rooms, set patio distance rules and struck a redundant clause; the vote was 5-0.","actionData","errors"]

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