Farmers Market Committee Meeting

MINUTES CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS FARMERS MARKET ASSOCIATION REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 10, 2013 10:00 a.m City Hall 511 Mercer Street Dripping Springs, Texas This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary’s office at Phone 858-4725 (Fax: 858-5646) for further information. I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Marianne Simmons, Chair Gina Gillis Kambra Bolch Gouri Johannsen Sandy Pedrazas Aubrey Munguia Jo Ann Touchstone, Secretary Vacancy Meeting called to order at 10:00 a.m. All present except Gouri and Sandy. Also present Market Manager Carolyn Hodges and Ralph Morren. II. PRESENTATIONS BY CITIZENS Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit as necessary. No one speaks. III. MINUTES A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, October 8, 2013 B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, November 12, 2013 C. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes, November 18, 2013 Tabled. IV. BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action regarding: A. Review of November 27th and December 4th Markets – Thanksgiving market was so, but would be worth doing again. First December market okay, not really busy. B. Amendments to 2013 Rules and Regulations – Will form subcommittee to reach concensus on last matters. Kambra, Gouri and Ralph will meet. C. Discussion Regarding Dates, Hours and Location for 2014 Season – Marianne motions to extend 2013 Season until 2014 season begins and have 2014 season begin in March, same time, day and location. Sandy seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. Board will review site plan to maximize parking for consumers. D. Co-Sponsorship of Annual Tomato Festival – Marianne states John Dromgoole has stated he would like to continue the Tomato Festival in Dripping Springs that was hosted/sponsored by Ladybug Natural Brand and has asked if the market would be interested in cosponsoring. The Board agrees it is a good fit and would like to further discuss. Jo Ann will schedule a meeting with Mr. Dromgoole, Marianne, Jo Ann and Harley Clark to discuss first steps. E. Request from John Cruthrids with Assured Sharp for Waiver of Weekly Booth Fees – Board discusses and agrees he charges and other vendors could argue the same as to why they shouldn’t pay and if they are a draw to the market. Jo Ann motions to deny request. Gouri seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. B. Farmers Market Board Association Meeting, January 14, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. VII. ADJOURN – Jo Ann motions to adjourn. Marianne seconds. Motion passes, 5-0. Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.