Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 3, 2023
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 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 11:00 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Mike Carroll
Penny Reeves
Board Member absent was:
Pam Owens, Secretary
City Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
Tina Adkins with Hays County Naturalist spoke regarding bird identification signage at Dripping Springs
Ranch Park and the Charro Park Bird Blind. The DSRP Board recommended Tina Adkins to present to
the Parks & Recreation Commission.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the March 1, 2023, DSRP Board regular meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the March 1, 2023, DSRP Board
regular meeting minutes. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the DSRP Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
recommendation.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
budget recommendations.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to approve the DSRP Board of Directors Fiscal Year
2024 Budget recommendation with removal of the canopy. Board Member Reeves seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
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
June 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
July 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
August 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
July 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Polk seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
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Agenda
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, May 03, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Mike Carroll
Penny Reeves
City Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
DSRP Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin
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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the March 1, 2023, DSRP Board regular meeting
minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the DSRP Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
recommendation.
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
June 7, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
July 5, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
August 2, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
July 5, 2023, 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 April 27, 2023, at 12:00 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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