DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · September 10, 2025
Minutes
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
With a quorum of board members present, Chair Purcell called the meeting to order at 11:20 a.m.
Board Members present were:
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Kathy Boydston
Mike Carroll
Sean Casey
Board Members absent were:
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
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Hope Boatright
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.
MINUTES
. Consider approval of the August 13, 2025 DSRP Board of Directors regular meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll and seconded by Vice Chair Polk, to approve
the August 13, 2025 Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors regular meeting
minutes. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
. Discuss and consider recommendation of an Ordinance updating the DSRP Board of
Directors Ordinance
A motion was made by Chair Purcell and seconded by Vice Chair Polk, to table the
consideration of an Ordinance updating the DSRP Board of Directors Ordinance. The motion
carried unanimously 6 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.
. 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DSRP Board Meetings
October 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
November 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
December 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
September 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (Special Meeting)
October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
October 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
November 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
December 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
December 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Chair Purcell and seconded by Board Member Carroll, to adjourn the meeting.
The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0.
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 September 3,
2025 at 5:00 PM.
Agenda
DSRP Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 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
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Hope Boatright
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. Consider approval of the August 13, 2025 DSRP Board of Directors regular meeting
minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider recommendation of an Ordinance updating the DSRP Board of
Directors Ordinance
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Board may provide staff direction;
however, no action shall be taken.
3. 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
October 8, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
November 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
December 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
City Council Meetings
September 16, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (Special Meeting)
October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
October 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
November 4, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
November 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
December 2, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
December 16, 2025, 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 September
3, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
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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