DSRP Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 7, 2020
Minutes
DSRP BOARD REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, October 07, 2020 at 12:00 PM
MINUTES
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to
participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the
information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be
disabled unless you are a member of the Board. City staff, consultants and presenters, please enable your
microphone and webcam when presenting.
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Mike Carroll
Penny Reeves (via Zoom Videoconference)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
DSRP Event Center Coordinator Emily Nelson
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 2, 2020 DSRP Board regular meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Reeves to approve the September 2, 2020 DSRP Board
regular meeting minutes. Board Member Carroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
Chair Purcell opened the meeting to Public Comments.
Carmel Daigh, Representative of the Harrison Hills HOA, introduced herself to the Board.
Carl Dahlstrom, Representative of the Travis County Livestock Show spoke requesting use of the
Event Center for January 14-16 and January 22 for their animal sale, and that staff hold those dates
until December 1, 2020. Additionally, he will be requesting a 25% fee waiver as a non-profit and
would like to seek any additional discounts.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Proposal related to a Specific Use
Schedule for DSRP Trails.
Tina Adams presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends a weekly schedule
rotating exclusive DSRP trail use between mountain bikes and equestrians as follows:
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday – Equestrian use only
• Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday – Mountain Bike use only
• Park patrons shall check in at the DSRP office via phone or in person.
• Fees shall be collected by equestrians and bikers
• Patrons arriving after hours shall drop payment in the exterior drop box
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to approve the Specific Use Schedule for DSRP Trails
as recommended by staff. Vice Chair Polk seconded the motion which carried unanimously
5 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Fee Waiver Request for Dripping
Springs High School Project Graduation Color Run Race Fundraiser to take place at
the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Terry Polk to recommend approval of a 25% Fee Waiver
for Dripping Springs High School Project Graduation Color Run Race Fundraiser to take place
at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Chair Purcell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
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4. Discuss and consider the formation of DSRP Board Committees and the Appointment
of Committee Chairs.
No action was taken on this item. Via unanimous consent, the Board tabled the item until
the November 4, 2020 regular meeting.
5. Discuss and consider approval of the DSRP Board of Directors 2021 Annual Meeting
Calendar.
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham’s staff report is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Carroll to approve the DSRP Board of Directors 2021
Annual Meeting Calendar. Board Member Reeves seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
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
November 4, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
December 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Chair Purcell to adjourn the meeting. Secretary Pam Owens seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 1:02 p.m.
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Agenda
DSRP BOARD REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Event Center Banquet Hall, 1042 Event Center Drive
Wednesday, October 07, 2020 at 12:00 PM
Agenda
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to
participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the
information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be
disabled unless you are a member of the Board. City staff, consultants and presenters, please enable your
microphone and webcam when presenting.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 828 4349 3064
Passcode: 116914
Dial Toll Free:
877 853 5257 US Toll-free
888 475 4499 US Toll-free
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Todd Purcell, Chair
Terry Polk, Vice Chair
Pam Owens, Secretary
Mike Carroll
Penny Reeves
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
DSRP Event Center Coordinator Emily Nelson
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 2, 2020 DSRP Board regular meeting
minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Proposal related to a Specific Use
Schedule for DSRP Trails.
3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Fee Waiver Request for Dripping
Springs High School Project Graduation Color Run Race Fundraiser to take place at
the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
4. Discuss and consider the formation of DSRP Board Committees and the Appointment
of Committee Chairs.
5. Discuss and consider approval of the DSRP Board of Directors 2021 Annual Meeting
Calendar.
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
November 4, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
December 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
October 20, 2020 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 Board may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Board
Member for absence from this meeting.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration,
and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be
gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government
Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on October 2, 2020 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.
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