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 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Johannsen called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. Board Members present were: Gouri Johannsen, Chair Teresa Strube, Secretary Nikki Dahlin Claudia Oney Board Members absent were: Marianne Simmons, Vice Chair Janet Musgrove Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed Farmers Market Specialists Johnna Krantz Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian 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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES Farmers Market Association Board August 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4  1. Discuss and consider approval of the July 15, 2021 Farmers Market Association Board regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Board Member Dahlin to approve the July 15, 2021, Farmers Market Association Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Oney seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. MARKET VENUE 2. Discuss and consider approval of a Farmers Market Vendor Application for Crescent City Flavors. Applicant: LaShawn Simmons A motion was made by Board Member Dahlin to approve the Farmers Market Vendor Application for Crescent City Flavors. Board Member Oney seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 3. Discuss and consider approval of a Farmers Market Vendor Application for Laudrey Rose. Applicant: Laura Ward. As presented the applicant is acting as owner/producer when each vendor should have applied individually. A motion was made by Chair Johannsen to deny the Farmers Market Vendor Application for Laudrey Rose. Board Member Dahlin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider approval of a Farmers Market Vendor Application for Texas Black Gold Garlic. Applicant: Stephen Paprocki A motion was made by Chair Johannsen to approve the Farmers Market Vendor Application for Texas Black Gold Garlic with the condition that the applicant submit all the required permits. Board Member Dahlin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider possible action regarding alternate venue locations for the Farmers Market. Pound House Museum Executive Director Jenny Pack gave a presentation regarding the use of the Pound House Museum property as alternate location for the Farmers Market. This item was tabled for further discussion at a future meeting. REPORTS Reports are on file and available for review upon request. 6. July 2021 Parks & Community Services Director's Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director Farmers Market Association Board August 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  7. July 2021 Farmers Market Manager Report Charlie Reed, FM Manager 8. July 2021 Farmers Market Financial Report Shawn Cox, City Treasurer MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 9. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the purchase of Reusable Bags for the Farmers Market. A motion was made by Chair Johannsen to approve staff recommendation a full-color, two- sided canvass style tote through Texas Hill Country Screen Graphics. Board Member Dalin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 10. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the implementation of the benefits for those who signed up for the Friends of Dripping Springs Farmers Market Program. The Board reviewed and finalized the list of benefits for the Friends of the Market. No action was taken on this item. OTHER BUSINESS 11. Report and update on Hays County Master Gardener Plant Sale. This item was tabled for discussion at a future meeting. 12. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Amendments to the Farmers Market Association Board Ordinance. The Board reviewed the ordinance and provided edits. Staff will finalize and bring back to the Board for recommendation at the next meeting. No action taken on this item. 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 August 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  Farmers Market Association Board Meetings September 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. October 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. November 18, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. City Council Meetings August 25, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. September 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. September 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Board Member Oney to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Dalin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m. Teresa Strube Teresa Strube, Secretary Farmers Market Association Board Farmers Market Association Board August 26, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4