City staff briefed the Terrell Paddock on a proposed fiber and Wi‑Fi installation at Ben Gill Park, a project presented by the Terrell Chamber of Commerce and a local provider that would add connectivity at the pavilion and athletic complexes.

Raelynn (city staff) said the Chamber has received information from a local wireless provider and that the project would expand fiber access in the airport/industrial area and under a recently secured Union Pacific permit. She described an estimated project cost of about $30,000 and said the proposal would provide Wi‑Fi access for multiple park event locations and could be cost‑shared with the Chamber.

Board members asked whether current cellular and Wi‑Fi coverage in the park already met needs. Some members said coverage exists in portions of Ben Gill and downtown, while others noted localized dead spots and stressed the project’s potential value for tournaments, event connectivity, and park administration (lighting, controls). One member said such upgrades could create a unified network for event apps and administrative control, while another asked whether it was the Paddock’s or the City of Terrell’s responsibility to fund and operate the service.

Members also flagged policy implications: installing park Wi‑Fi at Ben Gill might create an expectation to provide similar services at other city parks, and the board discussed creating consistent parameters and priorities before committing funds. No motion or formal vote was taken; staff said the item was for budget consideration and requested guidance on whether to pursue pricing and options.

Next steps: staff will return with cost estimates, further details on responsibilities, and recommendations for parameters if the board wants to pursue networked Wi‑Fi in parks.