Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 4, 2023
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, October 04, 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
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Board Member absent was:
Pam Owens, Secretary
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
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.
John McIntosh spoke regarding dirt mounds and creatin obstacles on the mountain bike trails at Ranch
Park.
DSRP Board of Directors October 4, 2023
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the April 5, 2023, DSRP Board of Directors regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the April 5, 2023, DSRP Board of
Directors regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
2. Discuss and consider approval of the August 8, 2023, DSRP Board of Directors regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the August 8, 2023, DSRP Board of
Directors regular meeting minutes. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
3. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 DSRP Board of Directors meeting calendar.
Via unanimous consent, the Board approved the 2024 DSRP Board of Directors meeting
calendar.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding an amendment to Board of Directors
Membership, Chapter 2, Article 2.04, Division 5 DSRP Board of Directors, Section
2.04.123(b) (City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances).
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to recommend City Council approve expanding Board
Membership to seven (7) at-large members. 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
November 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
December 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
DSRP Board of Directors October 4, 2023
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
City Council Meetings
October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent, the Board adjourned the regular meeting.
DSRP Board of Directors October 4, 2023
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
City of Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, October 04, 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
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 April 5, 2023, DSRP Board of Directors regular
meeting minutes.
2. Discuss and consider approval of the August 8, 2023, DSRP Board of Directors regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
3. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 DSRP Board of Directors meeting calendar.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Board of Directors Membership as stated
in Section 2.04.123(b).
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
November 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
December 6, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 21, 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 September 29, 2023, at 1:30 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.
Get email alerts for Dripping Springs
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.