Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · September 8, 2021
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at 12:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Purcell called the meeting to order at 12:20 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Board Member absent was:
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
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 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 July 7, 2021, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
regular meeting minutes.
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A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the July 7, 2021, Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Carroll seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park 2022
Sponsorship Package.
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.
3. Parks & Community Services June 2021 Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
4. Parks & Community Services July 2021 Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
5. Parks & Community Services August 2021 Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
6. Dripping Springs Ranch Park August 2021 Manager's 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
October 6, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
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November 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
December 1, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
September 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
October 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
October 19, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent, this regular meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m.
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Agenda
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at 12:00 PM
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 Kelly Schmidt
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.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the July 7, 2021 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park 2022
Sponsorship Package.
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.
3. Parks & Community Services June 2021 Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
4. Parks & Community Services July 2021 Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
5. Parks & Community Services August 2021 Director's Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
6. Dripping Springs Ranch Park August 2021 Manager's 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
October 6, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
November 3, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
December 1, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
September 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
October 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
October 19, 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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingpsrings.com, on September 3, 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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