Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 1, 2021
Minutes
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK BOARD OF
DIRECTORS REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, December 01, 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 12:00 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Mike Carroll
Board Members absent were:
Penny Reeves
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider corrections and approval of the September 8, 2021, Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Board regular meeting minutes.
Via unanimous consent, this item was postponed to the January 2022 meeting.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board December 1, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of a Request from Hays County Livestock Exposition
(HCLE) regarding trailer drop-off time related to the 2022 Hays County Livestock Show.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
request.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve a Request from Hays County
Livestock Exposition (HCLE) regarding trailer drop-off time related to the 2022 Hays County
Livestock Show. Chair Purcell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Amendment to the DSRP FY2022
Budget related to the Parking Lot Striping Project.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
budget amendment.
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to recommend City Council approval of an Amendment
to the DSRP FY2022 Budget related to the Parking Lot Striping Project for $112,337.53. Vice
Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
4. Discuss and consider approval of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Parking Lot Striping
Plan.
Kelly Schmidt and Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends
approval of Option 2.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to approve the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Parking
Lot Striping Plan Option 2. Board Member Carroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Fee
Waiver Request for Dripping Springs Helping Hands related to the use of the Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Facilities for the 2022 Empty Bowls Project to take place on
November 6, 2022.
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to recommend City Council denial of a Co-Sponsorship
Agreement and Fee Waiver Request for Dripping Springs Helping Hands related to the use of
the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Facilities for the 2022 Empty Bowls Project to take place on
November 6, 2022. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
6. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Fee Waiver Request from the Cowboy
Church related to the use of bleachers for the Cowboy Nativity Event to be held
December 18, 2021.
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to approve a twenty-five percent (25%) Fee Waiver
Request from the Cowboy Church related to the use of bleachers for the Cowboy Nativity
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board December 1, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
Event to be held December 18, 2021. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
7. Discuss and consider approval of the 2022 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board meeting
calendar.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to approve the 2022 Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board meeting calendar, and to change the meeting time to 11:00 a.m. Board Member Carroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
REPORTS
Report is on file and available for review upon request.
8. DSRP Managers November 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
January 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
February 2, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
March 2, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
December 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
December 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Secretary Owens to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Carroll seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 1:06 p.m.
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board December 1, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
DRIPPING SPRINGS RANCH PARK
BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, December 01, 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
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 corrections and approval of the September 8, 2021, Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Board regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of a Request from Hays County Livestock Exposition
(HCLE) regarding trailer drop-off time related to the 2022 Hays County Livestock
Show.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Amendment to the DSRP FY2022
Budget related to the Parking Lot Striping Project.
4. Discuss and consider approval of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Parking Lot Striping
Plan.
5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Fee
Waiver Request for Dripping Springs Helping Hands related to the use of Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Facilities for the 2022 Empty Bowls Project to take place on
November 6, 2022.
6. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Fee Waiver Request from the
Cowboy Church related to the use of bleachers for the Cowboy Nativity Event to be held
December 18, 2021.
7. Discuss and consider approval of the 2022 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board meeting
calendar.
REPORTS
8. DSRP Managers November 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
January 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
February 2, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
March 2, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
December 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
December 21, 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 November 24, 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.
Get email alerts for Dripping Springs
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.