DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 14, 2024
Minutes
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Purcell called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Mike Carroll
Penny Reeves
Board Members absent were:
Pam Owens, Secretary
Sean Casey
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 that wishes to address the Board on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted
on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Board that individuals
wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being
considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those
requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not
required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Board
must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if
eight (8) copies are not provided, the Board will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video
presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during
Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information,
recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 6, 2023, DSRP Board of Directors
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the December 6, 2023, DSRP Board
of Directors regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Professional Services & Use
Agreement with Hell Country Productions, Inc. for a Haunted House at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to recommend City Council approval of
Professional Services & Use Agreement with Hell Country Productions, Inc. for a Haunted
House at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
renewal for Texas Beef Initiative regarding Weekly Roping Practices and Events.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to recommend City Council approval of a Co-
Sponsorship Agreement renewal for Texas Beef Initiative regarding Weekly Roping Practices
and Events. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
4. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
with the Texas Hill Country Barrel Racing Association regarding the 2024 Buckle Series
and Weekly Exhibitions.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to recommend City Council approval of a Co-
Sponsorship Agreement with the Texas Hill Country Barrel Racing Association regarding the
2024 Buckle Series and Weekly Exhibitions. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
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5. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation regarding a Use Agreement with
Holiday and Harvest for the 2024 Extravaganza.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to recommend City Council approval of a Use
Agreement with Holiday and Harvest for the 2024 Extravaganza. Vice Chair Polk seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
6. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Co-Sponsorship and Logo Use
Agreement with Dripping Springs Ag Boosters regarding the 2024 Fair and Rodeo.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to recommend City Council approval of a Co-
Sponsorship and Logo Use Agreement with Dripping Springs Ag Boosters regarding the 2024
Fair and Rodeo. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to
0.
7. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 DSRP Board of Directors amended meeting
calendar.
Andrea Cunningham’s staff report is on file. Staff recommends approval of the amended
calendar for the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve 2024 DSRP Board of Directors
amended meeting calendar for meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Board Member
Reeves seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 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.
8. DSRP Manager's Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
CLOSED SESSION
The Board has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during
the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real
Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding
Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security
Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session.
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The Board did not meet in Closed Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
March 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
February 20, 2024, at 6:00
March 5, 2024, at 6:00
March 19, 2024, at 6:00
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Polk to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Reeves seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 12:00 p.m.
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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, February 14, 2024, at 11:00 AM
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
DSRP Event Coordinator Caylie Houchin
Council Member Sherrie Parks
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public that wishes to address the Board on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted
on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Board that individuals
wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being
considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those
requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not
required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Board
must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if
eight (8) copies are not provided, the Board will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video
presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during
Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information,
recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 6, 2023, DSRP Board of Directors
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Professional Services & Use
Agreement with Hell Country Productions, Inc. for a Haunted House at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park.
3. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
renewal for Texas Beef Initiative regarding Weekly Roping Practices and Events.
4. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement
with the Texas Hill Country Barrel Racing Association regarding the 2024 Buckle Series
and Weekly Exhibitions.
5. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation regarding a Use Agreement with
Holiday and Harvest for the 2024 Extravaganza.
6. Discuss and consider City Council recommendation of a Co-Sponsorship and Logo Use
Agreement with Dripping Springs Ag Boosters regarding the 2024 Fair and Rodeo.
7. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 DSRP Board of Directors amended meeting
calendar.
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
8. DSRP Manager's Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
CLOSED SESSION
The Board has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during
the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real
Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding
Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security
Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
March 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
April 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
May 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
February 20, 2024, at 6:00
March 5, 2024, at 6:00
March 19, 2024, at 6:00
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 February 9,
2024, at 4:00 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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