Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 6, 2023
Minutes
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, December 06, 2023, at 11:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Purcell called the meeting to order.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Mike Carroll
Sean Casey
Penny Reeves
Board Member absent was:
Pam Owens, Secretary
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Event Center Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Event Center Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
Council Member Sherrie Parks
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who wishes to address the Board regarding items on the posted agenda may do
so at Presentation of Citizens. For items posted with a Public Hearing, the Board requests that members
of the public hold their comments until the item is presented for consideration. Members of the public
wishing to address matters not listed on the posted agenda may do so at Presentation of Citizens. Speakers
are allotted two (2) minutes each and may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the
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. Speakers are encouraged to sign in to speak,
but it is not required. By law no action shall 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 October 4, 2023, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board of Directors regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to approve the October 4, 2023, Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Board of Directors regular meeting minutes. Board Member Carroll seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding DSRP Board meeting frequency.
Emily Nelson presented the item.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve moving DSRP Board of Directors
meetings to the 2nd (second) Wednesday of each month. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Amendment to the Hays County
Interlocal Agreement related to use of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to approve an Amendment to the Hays County
Interlocal Agreement related to use of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Board
Member Casey seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
4. DSRP Manager's Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The Board 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). Items listed elsewhere in the agenda may be added to the Executive Agenda.
The Board may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session, and no action shall be taken
during the Executive Session.
The Board did not meet in Executive Session.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
January 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
March 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
December 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
January 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent, this regular meeting was adjourned.
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Agenda
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, December 06, 2023, at 11:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Mike Carroll
Sean Casey
Penny Reeves
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Event Center Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Event Center Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
Council Member Sherrie Parks
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who wishes to address the Board regarding items on the posted agenda may do
so at Presentation of Citizens. For items posted with a Public Hearing, the Board requests that members
of the public hold their comments until the item is presented for consideration. Members of the public
wishing to address matters not listed on the posted agenda may do so at Presentation of Citizens. Speakers
are allotted two (2) minutes each and may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the
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. Speakers are encouraged to sign in to speak,
but it is not required. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the October 4, 2023, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board of Directors regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding DSRP Board meeting frequency.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Amendment to the Hays County
Interlocal Agreement related to use of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center.
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
4. DSRP Manager's Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The Board 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). Items listed elsewhere in the agenda may be added to the Executive Agenda.
The Board may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session, and no action shall be taken
during the Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
January 3, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
February 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
March 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
December 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
January 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on December
1, 2023, at 12:30 p.m.
Andrea Cunningham, 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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