DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 8, 2024
Minutes
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, May 08, 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 11:08 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Mike Carroll
Sean Casey
Penny Reeves
Board Member absent was:
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Event Center Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Event Center Assistant Manager Lily Sellers
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
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 regarding issues not on the agenda
and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 March 13, 2024, DSRP Board of Directors regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the March 13, 2024, DSRP Board
of Directors regular meeting minutes. Board Member Casey seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding the Joint Use Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Club for maintenance,
use, and other activities related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park trails.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file.
Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Team representative John Ballard was present and available
for questions and comments.
A motion was made by Chair Purcell, to recommend staff draft a new Joint Use Agreement
with the Mountain Bike Team. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the DSRP Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
recommendation.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report and discussed priorities and highlights of the draft
budget recommendations.
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to approve the DSRP Board of Directors Fiscal Year
2025 Budget recommendation. Board Member Carroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 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.
4. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager
This report was given in conjunction with the budget recommendations.
Via unanimous consent, the Board met in Closed Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071,
Consultation with Attorney and regarding Closed Session Agenda Item 5.
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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.
5. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues on the agreement with the
Dripping Springs Mountain Biking Club. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
The Board met in Closed Session from 11:37 – 11:50 a.m.
No vote or action was taken during Closed Session. Chair Purcell returned the meeting to Open
Session at 11: 50 a.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
June 12, 3034, at 11:00 a.m.
July 10, 3034, at 11:00 a.m.
August 14, 3034, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 12:22 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, May 08, 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
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
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 regarding issues not on the agenda
and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 March 13, 2024, DSRP Board of Directors regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding the Joint Use Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Club for
maintenance, use, and other activities related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
trails.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the DSRP Board of Directors Fiscal Year 2025
recommendation.
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
4. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center 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.
5. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues on the agreement with the
Dripping Springs Mountain Biking Club. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
June 12, 3034, at 11:00 a.m.
July 10, 3034, at 11:00 a.m.
August 14, 3034, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
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 May 3, 2024,
at 12:15 p.m.
Cathy Gieselman, Deputy 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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