Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 3, 2021
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, November 03, 2021 at 12:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Vice Chair Polk called the meeting to order at 12:09 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Penny Reeves
Mike Carroll
Board Members absent were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Emily Nelson
Dripping Springs Ranch Park 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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
BUSINESS
1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council to
approve amendments to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Fee Schedule.
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Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the fee
amendments.
Via unanimous consent, the Board approved amendments to the fee schedule with the
recommendation that the 50% discount on Thursday with three consecutive Full Day Friday-
Sunday Rental be changed to Complimentary six hour rental on Thursday with three
consecutive Full Day Friday-Sunday Rental.
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.
2. Parks and Community Services Combined September and October 2021 Director's
Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
3. DSRP Manager's Combined September and October 2021 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.
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent, this meeting adjourned at 12:47 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, November 03, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Agenda
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
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Emily NelsonDripping Springs Ranch Park 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.
BUSINESS
1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a recommendation to the City Council to
approve amendments to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Fee Schedule.
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.
2. Parks and Community Services Combined September and October 2021 Director's
Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
3. DSRP Manager's Combined September and October 2021 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.
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 October 29, 2021, at 5:00 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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