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, May 20, 2021 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., the day of the meeting. 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/89140955022?pwd=dlNDZDkzenZocVVuRWpIOEloa0lzQT09 Meeting ID: 891 4095 5022 Passcode: 926966 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kwo6zHEe0 Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/89140955022 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Board Members present were: Gouri Johannsen, Chair Marianne Simmons, Vice Chair Teresa Strube, Secretary David Vincent Janet Musgrove Board Members absent were: Nikki Dahlin Claudia Oney Farmers Market Association Board May 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5  Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed Farmers Market Specialists Johnna Krantz Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Council Member Taline Manassian With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Johannsen called the meeting to order at 10:03 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 with in 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 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. Speaker are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the April 15, 2021 Farmers Market Association Board regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Simmons to approve the April 15, 2021 Farmers Market Association Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Vincent seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. REPORTS Reports are on file and available for review upon request. 2. Farmers Market Manager April 2021 Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed presented the report and announced that the report will be distributed the Tuesday before market. 3. Parks & Community Services Director February/March 2021 Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director Kelly Schmidt presented the report and noted staff changes. Farmers Market Association Board May 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5  4. Parks & Community Services Director April 2021 Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director Kelly Schmidt presented the report and reviewed the overall marketing plan. 5. Farmers Market March 2021 Financial Report Shawn Cox, Finance Director 6. Farmers Market April 2021 Financial Report Shawn Cox, Finance Director MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 7. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Farmers Market webpages. The Board discussed the importance of cohesive messaging and following the marketing in development. No action was taken on this item. RULES AND REGULATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE 8. Discuss and consider possible action to amend current Farmers Market Rules & Regulations to clearly define safety parameters that will apply to vendor booth canopy set up day of market. This item was tabled to the next meeting. OTHER BUSINESS 9. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding the Farmers Market Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2022. A motion was made by Vice Chair Simmons to approve the Farmers Market Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2022. Board member Vincent seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 10. Discuss and consider Approval of a Resolution Of Support regarding the City Of Dripping Springs Application for Funding under the 2021 Texas Department of Transportation TASA Call for Projects Program for the construction of a pedestrian pathway on Mercer St. and US Highway 290 between RR-12 and Rob Shelton Blvd. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Vice Chair Simmons to approve a Resolution Of Support regarding the City Of Dripping Springs Application for Funding under the 2021 Texas Department of Transportation TASA Call for Projects Program for the construction of a pedestrian pathway on Mercer St. and US Highway 290 between RR-12 and Rob Shelton Blvd. Board member Vincent seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Farmers Market Association Board May 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5  Filed as Resolution No. 2021-FMB01 11. Discuss and reconsider action related to the denial of Jake and Blues Raw Dog Food Farmers Market Vendor Application. Applicant: Ray Rangel A motion was made by Secretary Strube to reconsider action taken at the April 15, 2021, meeting regarding the denial of the Application for Jake and Blues Raw Dog Food Farmers Market Vendor Application. Vice Chair Simmons seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Ray Rangel, Ronald Jordan and Kambry Moneyon presented the item. This item was tabled until the end of the meeting and the following action was taken: A motion was made by Vice Chair Simmons to approve the Farmers Market Vendor Application for Jake and Blues Raw Dog Food with the condition that the owner sign the application and the application is amended to display the details of meat processing. Chair Johannsen seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 12. Discuss and reconsider action related to the denial of Yallatizers Farmers Market Vendor Application. Applicant: Mo Mhirsi A motion was made by Board Member Musgrove to reconsider action taken at the April 15, 2021, meeting regarding the denial of the Application of Yallatizers Farmers Market Vendor Application. Board member Vincent seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. A motion was made by Board Member Vincent to approve the Yallatizers Farmers Market Vendor Application. Secretary Strube seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 13. Discuss and consider approval of a Farmer's Market Vendor Application for Rishikesh Bliss by Liz. Applicant: Elizabeth Rodriguez A motion was made by Board Member Musgrove to approve the Farmer's Market Vendor Application for Rishikesh Bliss by Liz. Board member Vincent seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 14. Discuss and consider approval of a Vendor Application for Mt. Hoppe Farms. Applicant: Laura Hoppe A motion was made by Board Member Musgrove to approve the Farmers Market Vendor Application for Mt. Hoppe Farms. Secretary Strube seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 15. Discuss and consider approval of a Farmer's Market Vendor Application for Kimchi Jon's. Applicants: Amanda Hawks and Zachary Miller Zach Miller presented the item. Farmers Market Association Board May 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5  A motion was made by Board Member Vincent to approve the Farmer's Market Vendor Application for Kimchi Jon's. Vice Chair Simmons seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 16. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the formation of the Farmers Market Association Board. Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Chair Johannsen to recommend approval of the reformation as a Committee. Board Member Musgrove seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Farmers Market Association Board 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 Farmers Market Association Board for the City of Drippings Springs may act upon 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 Farmers Market Association Board Meetings June 17, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. July 15, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. August 19, 2021 at 10:00p.m. City Council Meetings June 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. June 15, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Board Member Musgrove to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Simmons seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 12:20 p.m. Teresa Strube Teresa Strube, Secretary Farmers Market Association Board Farmers Market Association Board May 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5