Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 5, 2021
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at 12:00 PM
MINUTES
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to
participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the
information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be
disabled unless you are a member of the Board. City staff, consultants and presenters, please enable your
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Board Member absent was:
Pam Owens, Secretary
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
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DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
DSRP Event Center Coordinator Emily Nelson
DSRP Event Center Guest Services Coordinator Lily Sellers
DSRP Ranch Hand Nick Spillar
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Purcell called the meeting to order at 12:13 p.m.
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 April 7, 2021, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the April 7, 2021, Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Board regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the placement of two Gas Tanks on the existing
concrete fuel tank pad.
Roman Baligad presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve of the placement of two Gas Tanks
on the existing concrete fuel tank pad. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and The Texas Beef Initiative, a 501 C3 Non-profit, related to roping
practices for D Bars S Roping Club.
Tina Adams presented the staff report which is on file.
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A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and The Texas Beef Initiative, a 501 C3 Non-profit,
related to roping practices for D Bars S Roping Club with the condition that the cattle is kept
on the property at no fee and that D Bar S Roping Club is responsible for maintaining the area
the cattle is kept; and, that D Bar S Roping Club provide staff with at least 90 days advanced
notice of events Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
4. Discuss and consider approval of a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America (FFA) for use of DSRP Facilities
for FFA activities.
Tina Adams presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve a Use Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America (FFA) for use of
DSRP Facilities for FFA activities contingent that the correct individuals be named in the
agreement. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
5. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Request from Lone Star Roping for
rental of the DSRP Event Center to host a Single Steer (Steer Tripping) Roping Event.
Tina Adams presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to deny a request from Lone Star Roping for
rental of the DSRP Event Center to host a Single Steer (Steer Tripping) Roping Event. Chair
Purcell seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1, with Vice Chair Polk opposed.
6. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the DSRP Master Plan update.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken.
7. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Budget
Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022.
Chair Purcell and Kelly Schmidt presented the item.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
COMMITTEE 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.
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8. April 2021 Parks & Community Services Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
9. April 2021 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager's Report
Tina Adams, DSRP Event Center Manager
10. March 2021 DSRP Financial Report
Shawn Cox, Finance Director
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 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
July 7, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
August 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
May 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Reeves seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
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Agenda
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Event Center Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Agenda
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to
participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the
information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be
disabled unless you are a member of the Board. City staff, consultants and presenters, please enable your
microphone and webcam when presenting.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 838 4384 5229
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk
Penny Reeves
Pam Owens
Mike Carroll
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
DSRP Event Center Coordinator Emily Nelson
DSRP Event Center Guest Services Coordinator 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 low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the April 7, 2021 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the placement of two Gas Tanks on the existing
concrete fuel tank pad.
3. Discuss and consider approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and The Texas Beef Initiative, a 501 C3 Non-profit, related to roping
practices for D Bars S Roping Club.
4. Discuss and consider approval of a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and the Dripping Springs Future Farmers of America (FFA) for use of DSRP Facilities
for FFA activities.
5. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Request from Lone Star Roping for
rental of the DSRP Event Center to host a Single Steer (Steer Tripping) Roping Event.
6. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the DSRP Master Plan update.
7. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Budget
Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2022.
COMMITTEE 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.
8. April 2021 Parks & Community Services Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
9. April 2021 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager's Report
Tina Adams, DSRP Event Center Manager
10. March 2021 DSRP Financial Report
Shawn Cox, Finance Director
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 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
July 7, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
August 4, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
May 18, 2021 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 Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any
Commissioner for absence from this meeting.
Due to the current Public Health Emergency and guidance from the Texas Governor including the current
Disaster Declarations by the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs, and Center for Disease Control
guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will continue with meetings conducted through
videoconferencing. Texas Government Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingpsrings.com, on April 30, 2021 at 1:00 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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