Founders Day Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · January 25, 2021
Minutes
FOUNDERS DAY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members present were:
Brenda Medcalf, Chair
Jake Adams, Vice Chair
Brian Daniel
Darrell Debish
Martin Garza
Sharon Goss
Clinton Holtzendorf
Michael Monaghan
Brad Thomas
Brian Varnell
Susan Warwick
Dee Marsh
Jeff Shindler
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Events & Programs Specialist Maggie Peterson
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
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With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Medcalf called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission 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 Commission’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 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
1. Discuss and consider approval of the January 11, 2021 Founders Day Commission
Regular Meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Debish to approve the January 11, 2021 Founders Day
Commission Regular Meeting minutes. Commissioner Marsh seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 10 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action related to the Founders Day Commission 2021
meeting calendar.
A motion was made by Commissioner Garza to cancel the second meetings in February,
March and April (so that the next scheduled meetings will be Feb 8, March 8 and April 12).
Commissioner Daniel seconded the motion which carried unanimously 11 to 0.
3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Founders Day Event
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.
Before the next meeting, commissioners are to look over the budget worksheet, add line items
and be prepared to discuss the Founders Day Event Fiscal Year 2022 Budget at the next
meeting.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following reports relate to the administration and planning of the Founders Day Festival. The
Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.
No reports at this time.
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4. Site Plan Committee
Commissioners Monaghan and Medcalf
5. Entertainment Committee
Commissioners Thomas and Daniel
6. Carnival & Food Committee
Commissioners Goss and Warwick
7. Arts & Crafts Committee
Commissioner Monaghan
8. Parade Committee
Commissioners Medcalf and Holtzendorf
9. Publicity Committee
Commissioners Medcalf, Adams, Holtzendorf, Daniel, and Maggie Peterson and Lisa
Sullivan
10. Sanitation Committee
Commissioner Garza
11. Sponsorship & Underwriting Committee
Commissioners Adams, Debish, Daniel and Marsh, and Maggie Peterson
12. Security Committee
Commissioners Medcalf and Debish
13. Volunteer Committee
Maggie Peterson
14. Traffic & Parking Committee
Commissioners Medcalf and Debish
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Founders Day Commission Meetings
February 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
February 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
March 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
March 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Founders Day Commission January 25, 2021
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Thomas to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Garza seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 10 to 0.
This regular meeting of the Founders Day Commission was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
Susan Warwick, Secretary
Founders Day Commission
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Agenda
FOUNDERS DAY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 25, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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 3:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Founders Day Commission respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled
unless you are a member of the Commission. City staff, consultants and presenters, please enable your
microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission.
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Brenda Medcalf, Chair
Jake Adams, Vice Chair
Brian Daniel
Darrell Debish
Martin Garza
Sharon Goss
Clinton Holtzendorf
Michael Monaghan
Brad Thomas
Brian Varnell
Susan Warwick
Dee Marsh
Jeff Shindler
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials:
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Events & Programs Specialist Maggie Peterson
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission 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 Commission’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 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.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the January 11, 2021 Founders Day Commission
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action related to the Founders Day Commission 2021
meeting calendar.
3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Founders Day Event
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following reports relate to the administration and planning of the Founders Day Festival. The
Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.
4. Site Plan Committee
Commissioners Monaghan and Medcalf
5. Entertainment Committee
Commissioners Thomas and Daniel
6. Carnival & Food Committee
Commissioners Goss and Warwick
7. Arts & Crafts Committee
Commissioner Monaghan
8. Parade Committee
Commissioners Medcalf and Holtzendorf
9. Publicity Committee
Commissioners Medcalf, Adams, Holtzendorf, Daniel, and Maggie Peterson and Lisa
Sullivan
10. Sanitation Committee
Commissioner Garza
11. Sponsorship & Underwriting Committee
Commissioners Adams, Debish, Daniel and Marsh, and Maggie Peterson
12. Security Committee
Commissioners Medcalf and Debish
13. Volunteer Committee
Maggie Peterson
14. Traffic & Parking Committee
Commissioners Medcalf and Debish
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Founders Day Commission Meetings
February 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
February 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
March 8, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
March 22, 2021 at 6:30 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
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 of any
Commissioner for absence from this meeting.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration,
and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be
gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government
Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on January 22, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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