Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 2, 2022
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, March 02, 2022 at 11:00 AM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Purcell called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
Council Member Sherrie Parks
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding any item on an agenda for an open
meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the
Board's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current
agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two
(2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede
or pool time. Members of the public requiring assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of
time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the Board.
It is the request of the Board that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a
noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speaker
are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for
the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the February 2, 2022, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board regular meeting minutes.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board March 2, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the February 2, 2022, Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Board regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Pold seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the Hays County Office of Emergency Services and the City of Dripping
Springs related to Emergency Animal Sheltering at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Event Center.
Roman Baligad presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
MOU.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to recommend City Council approval of a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Hays County Office of Emergency
Services and the City of Dripping Springs related to Emergency Animal Sheltering at the
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Chair Purcell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding the use of Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds for Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Emily Nelson and Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to recommend presentation of staff
recommendations regarding the use of Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for Dripping
Springs Ranch Park to the City Council for approval. Secretary Owens seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America related to use of
the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to recommend City Council approval of an Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America
related to use of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Board Member Reeves
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
5. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations.
Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken regarding this item.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board March 2, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
REPORTS
The following reports relate to the administration of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center.
The Board may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.
Report is on file and available for review upon request.
6. DSRP February Managers Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to
adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as
authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072
(Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic
Development). The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors for the City of Dripping Springs may
act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to
Open Session for action.
The Board did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
April 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
May 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Polk seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 11:52 a.m.
Pam Owens
Pam Owens, Secretary
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board March 2, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, March 02, 2022 at 11:00 AM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
Council Member Sherrie Parks
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding any item on an agenda for an open
meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the
Board's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current
agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two
(2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede
or pool time. Members of the public requiring assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of
time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the Board.
It is the request of the Board that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a
noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speaker
are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for
the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the February 2, 2022, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between the Hays County Office of Emergency Services and the City of Dripping
Springs related to Emergency Animal Sheltering at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Event Center.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding the use of Coronavirus Local Fiscal
Recovery Funds for Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America related to use
of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center.
5. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations.
REPORTS
The following reports relate to the administration of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center.
The Board may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.
6. DSRP February Managers Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to
adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as
authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072
(Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074
(Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic
Development). The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors for the City of Dripping Springs may
act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to
Open Session for action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
April 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
May 4, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
June 1, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes Annotated. In addition, the Board may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Board
Member for absence from this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingpsrings.com, on February 25, 2022, at 1:15 p.m.
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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