Founders Day Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 24, 2020
Minutes
Founders Day Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Founders Day Commission of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Monday,
February 24, 2020 beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street,
Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members present were:
Brenda Medcalf, Chair
Darrell Debish, Interim Vice Chair
Brian Daniel
Martin Garza
Sharon Goss
Michael Monaghan
Brian Varnell
Susan Warwick
Dee Marsh
Jeff Shindler
Commission Members absent were:
Clinton Holtzendorf
Brad Thomas
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
Events & Programs Specialist Maggie Martin
Communications Coordinator Lisa Sullivan
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Medcalf called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garza to approve a leave of absence from the February 10,
2020 Founders Day Commissioners Regular Meeting for Commissioners Daniel, Debish and Thomas.
Commissioner Marsh seconded the motion which carried 7 to 2, with Commissioners Daniel and
Debish abstaining.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garza to approve a leave of absence from the February 24,
2020 Founders Day Commissioners Regular Meeting for Commissioners Holtzendorf and Thomas.
Commissioner Debish seconded the motion which carried unanimously 9 to 0.
II. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 10, 2020 Founders Day Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Debish to approve the February 10, 2020 Founders
Day Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Garza seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 9 to 0.
III. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following updates relate to the administration of the 2020 Founders Day Festival. No action to
be taken.
A. Site Plan Committee
Michael Monaghan and Brenda Medcalf
• No changes in site plan
• Commissioner Shindler is updating the map
B. Entertainment Committee
Brad Thomas and Brian Daniel
• Working on final line-up and contracts
• City Attorney needs to get the parking lot contract signed
C. Carnival & Food Committee
Sharon Goss and Susan Warwick
• Carnival tickets go on sale approximately two weeks prior to the event
D. Arts & Crafts Committee
Michael Monaghan
• Reserved Booths: 130 returning vendors and 53 new vendors
• 30 booths remain with some of these designated for sponsors
E. Parade Committee
Brenda Medcalf and Clint Holtzendorf
• Information on theme, rules and fee will be posted
• Applications will be available on Tuesday, March 3
F. Publicity Committee
Brenda Medcalf, Jake Adams, Clint Holtzendorf, Brian Daniel, and Maggie Martin and Lisa
Sullivan
• Commissioner Daniel attended DS Chamber luncheon to talk with potential sponsors
G. Sanitation Committee
Martin Garza
• The contract with JBar for sanitation services for the event is with the city attorney
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H. Sponsorship & Underwriting Committee
Jake Adams, Darrell Debish, Brian Daniel, Dee Marsh and Maggie Martin
• Committee members are continuing to find sponsorships
I. Security Committee
Brenda Medcalf and Darrell Debish
• No updates
J. Volunteer Committee
Maggie Martin
• No updates
K. Traffic & Parking Committee
Brenda Medcalf and Darrell Debish
• Further discussions on shuttles, Uber, Lyft and the drop-off area. The Commission
is considering hiring a professional shuttle service on Saturday of the event with the
possibility of the Cook-off Club, Lions Club, St. Martin de Porres and the City of
DS sharing the cost.
IV. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Founders Day Commission Meetings
March 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
March 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
April 13. 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
April 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
V. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Garza to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Debish seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 9 to 0.
This regular meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Susan Warwick
Susan Warwick
Secretary
Founders Day Commission
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Founders Day Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, February 24, 2020 at 6:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members:
Brenda Medcalf, Chair
Darrell Debish, Interim Vice Chair
Brian Daniel
Martin Garza
Sharon Goss
Clinton Holtzendo,f
Michael Monaghan
Brad Thomas
Brian Varnell
Susan Warwick
Dee Marsh
Jeff Shindler
City StafjlAppointed Officials:
Events & Programs Specialist Maggie Martin
Communications Coordinator Lisa Sullivan
II. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 10, 2020 Founders Day Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes.
III. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The.following updates relate to the administration of the 2016 Founders Day Festival. No action to
be taken.
A. Site Plan Committee
Michael Monaghan and Brenda Medcalf
B. Entertainment Committee
Brad Thomas and Brian Daniel
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C. Carnival & Food Committee
Sharon Goss and Susan Warwick
D. Arts & Crafts Committee
Michael Monaghan
E. Parade Committee
Brenda Medcalf and Clint Holtzendorf
F. Publicity Committee
Brenda Medcalf, Jake Adams, Clint Holtzendorf, Brian Daniel, and Maggie Martin and
Lisa Sullivan
G. Sanitation Committee
Martin Garza
H. Sponsorship & Underwriting Committee
Jake Adams, Darrell Debish, Brian Daniel, Dee Marsh and Maggie Martin
I. Security Committee
Brenda Medcalf and Darrell Debish
J. Volunteer Committee
Maggie Martin
K. Traffic & Parking Committee
Brenda Medcalf and Darrell Debish
IV. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Founders Day Commission Meetings
March 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
March 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
April 13. 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
April 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
V. ADJOURN
VI. 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 Commission may consider a vote to excuse the
absence ofany Commission Member for absence from this meeting.
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I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdripping.springs.com, on Februa,y 21, 2020 al I 2:50 p.m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxilia,y aids and services must be
made ./8 hours prior to this meeting by calling (5 12) 858-4725.
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