DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 13, 2024
Minutes
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park (Ranch House)
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Vice Chair Polk called the meeting to order at 11:04 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Kathy Boydston
Mike Carroll
Penny Reeves
Board Members absent were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Sean Casey
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson
DSRP 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 October 9, 2024, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board
of Directors regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the October 9, 2024, Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Board of Directors regular meeting minutes. Board Member Reeves seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Presentation by Halff Associates Inc. on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan
and stakeholder listening session with the DSRP Board of Directors.
Presentation provided by Halff Associates Inc.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025 DSRP Board of Directors meeting calendar.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the 2025 DSRP Board of Directors
meeting calendar. Board Member Boydston seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to
0.
4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding elections being held at
Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Board Member Penny Reeves
No action taken.
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
5. DSRP Manager's Monthly Report
Lily Sellers, 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.
The Board did not meet in Closed Session.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
December 11, 2024, @ 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
November 19, 2024, @ 6:00 p.m.
December 3, 2024, @ 6:00 p.m.
December 17, 2024, @ 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Reeves seconded
the motion which carried 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 12:19 p.m.
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Agenda
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park (Ranch House)
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 11:00 AM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Kathy Boydston
Mike Carroll
Sean Casey
Penny Reeves
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson
DSRP 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 October 9, 2024, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Board of Directors regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Presentation by Halff Associates Inc. on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master
Plan and stakeholder listening session with the DSRP Board of Directors.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the 2025 DSRP Board of Directors meeting calendar.
4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding elections being held
at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Board Member Penny Reeves
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
5. DSRP Manager's Monthly Report
Lily Sellers, 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
December 11, 2024, @ 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
November 19, 2024, @ 6:00 p.m.
December 3, 2024, @ 6:00 p.m.
December 17, 2024, @ 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 November
8, 2024 at 10:15 A.M.
Diana Boone, 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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