Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 2, 2023
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, August 02, 2023 at 11:00 AM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Vice Chair Polk called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Board Member absent was:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
DSRP Program Coordinator Caylie Houchin
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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the May 3, 2023, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the May 3, 2023, Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Board regular meeting minutes. Secretary Owens seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement Between the
City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Methodist Church regarding the Wild
Game Dinner.
A motion was made by Secretary Owens to recommend City Council approval of a Co-
Sponsorship Agreement Between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Methodist
Church regarding the Wild Game Dinner. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Helping Hands for the Empty Bowl Project.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to recommend City Council approval of a Co-
Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Helping Hands for
the Empty Bowl Project. Secretary Owens seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to
0.
4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and LOOMC Charities, Inc. for the Goat Couture Event on
September 9, 2023, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
A motion was made by Secretary Owens to recommend City Council approval of a Co-
Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and LOOMC Charities, Inc. for the
Goat Couture Event on September 9, 2023, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Board Members
Reeves seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
5. Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding a budget amendment to host an ice rink
at Dripping Springs Ranch Park from December 7, 2023-January 7, 2024; and to recommend
City Council accept the bid and negotiate a contract.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to recommend City Council approval with the
condition that staff provide more details to show the event will pay for itself. Board Member
Carroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
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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.
Reports are on file and available for review upon request.
6. Eclipse Report regarding Primitive Camping and RV Plan.
7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center 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
September 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
October 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
November 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Carroll seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 11:58 a.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, August 02, 2023 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 Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
DSRP Program Coordinator Caylie Houchin
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 May 3, 2023, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement Between
the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Methodist Church regarding the
Wild Game Dinner.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between
the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Helping Hands for the Empty Bowl Project.
4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between
the City of Dripping Springs and LOOMC Charities, Inc. for the Goat Couture Event
on September 9, 2023 at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
5. Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding a budget amendment to host an ice
rink at Dripping Springs Ranch Park from December 7, 2023-January 7, 2024; and to
recommend City Council accept the bid and negotiate a contract.
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. Eclipse Report regarding Primitive Camping and RV Plan.
7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center 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
September 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
October 4, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
November 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 19, 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 July 28, 2023, at 4:45 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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