Farmers Market Association Board Regular Meeting

FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION BOARD REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM 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 9:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020. The Farmers Market Association 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 to the Board. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87275452538?pwd=V0NQSDFZZ1MyN0pPRUQzZ0c3UytGQT09 Meeting ID: 872 7545 2538 Passcode: 587414 Dial Toll Free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kvrRcENKK Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/87275452538 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Board Members present were: Gouri Johannsen, Chair Marianne Simmons, Vice Chair Teresa Strube, Secretary Nikki Dahlin Claudia Oney Janet Musgrove Board Member absent was: David Vincent Farmers Market Association Board August 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3  City Staff, Consultants and Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt Farmers Market Manager Laurel Robertson Events & Programs Specialist Maggie Martin Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Johannsen called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who desires to address the Board regarding any item on an agenda for an open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the Board’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the Board. It is the request of the Board that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the Farmers Market Association Board July 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Simmons to approve the Farmers Market Association Board July 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes. Board Member Strube seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. REPORTS 2. Parks & Community Services Director Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director Report is on file and available for review by request. 3. Farmers Market Manager Report Laurel Robertson, Farmers Market Manager Laurel Robertson presented the report which is on file. The Board discussed the launch date of the ActiveNet program for vendors, which is suggested for launch on September 2, 2020. Maggie Martin reviewed market vendor numbers and discussed issues related to setup. 4. Farmers Market July 2020 Income Statement Farmers Market Association Board August 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  Report is on file and available for review by request. MARKET VENUE 5. Presentation on Hays County Parks & Open Space Commission's Recommended Projects submitted by the City of Dripping Springs, the Dripping Springs TIRZ Board No. 1 & 2 related to the Town Center Project. Keenan Smith gave the presentation which is on file. No action was taken. 6. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Hays County Master Gardeners Plant Sale Event. The Board discussed the event and pre-order is available online and pickup is planned for October 14, 2020 at the market. OTHER BUSINESS 7. Update regarding the Farmers Market approved Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget. Report is on file and available for review upon request. No action was taken. UPCOMING MEETINGS Farmers Market Association Board Meetings September 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. October 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. November 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. City Council Meetings September 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.) September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Simmons to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Dahlin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 11:49 Teresa Strube Board Secretary Farmers Market Association Board August 20, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3