Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

MINUTES City of Dripping Springs Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Monday,March 3,2014 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Robbie Zamora calls the meeting to order at 6:15 pm and takes roll call. Present: Commissioner Robbie Zamora, Chair(DSYSA); Commissioner Robert Hayden(CODS); Commissioner Rich Moore(DSISD); and Commissioner Eric Henline(DSISD). Absent: Commissioner Eric Russell, Vice Chair(DSYSA); Commissioner Shelly Reeves(DSISD); and Commissioner Britt Figueroa(CODS). Also present and Melody Mitchell and Brent Luck. II. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS-Representatives ofthe Dripping Springs Running Club inform the Commission that they would like to donate funds for running trail improvements. They state that they are interested in improvements to the south side ofthe Sports & Recreation Park by the softball fields. This property may be private property. They are also interested in repairing the trail where it has washed out. The club would like information on costs and what the Commission would like them to do. Commissioners tell them that the trail repairs are in the budget and will be bod out soon. They ask them to contact City Administrator Michelle Fischer and get her recommendation on how the club can assist the city. III. CONSENT ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, February 10,2014-Commissioner Thao makes a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Commissioner Hayden. VOTE: all in favor. The motion is carried. IV. BUSINESS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Request from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2933 and American Legion Post 290 to install two flag poles at Veterans Memorial Park,Shorty Burnett, Commander, VFWPost 293-Commissioner Moore makes a motion to approve the request, seconded by Commissioner Henline. VOTE: all in favor. The motion is carried. B. Proposal for Eagle Scout Project to Construct Picnic Area and Picnic Tables in Charro Ranch Park,Luke Hoff, Boy Scout Troop 555-Luke gives a presentation on his proposed project(on file). Luke asks ifthere is a record of the color of stain used on the other Eagle Scout projects in the park so that he can match them. Ms. Fischer states that she will review the project records for the stain color. Commissioner Hayden reports that the Charro Ranch Park  Committee recommends approval ofthe project and will work with Luke on it. Commissioner Moore makes a motion to approve the proposal and authorize the use offiinds budgeted for Charro Ranch Park to assist with the material expenses for two tables and eight benches, seconded by Commissioner Henline. VOTE: all in favor. The motion is carried. C. Update of City of Dripping Springs Master Parks,Recreation and Open Space Plan 1. Presentation by Brent Luck, Luck Design Team-Mr. Luck reviews the draft plan with Commission. No action taken. D. Update on Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance(RTCA)Program of the National Park Service-Melody Mitchell gives an update on the assistance and the creation of an advisory committee. No Action taken. V. REPORTS Thefollowing updates relate to the planning and administration ofthe City's Parks & Recreation Program. No Action to be Taken: A. Maintenance Report - Michael Keaton-on file. B. Revenues and Expenses Report - Gina Gillis, City Treasurer-on file. C. Charro Ranch Park - Robert Hayden D. Founders Memorial Park - Robbie Zamora and Eric Henline E. Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Rich Moore and Britt Figueroa F. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and Shelly Reeves G. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Thao Phan H. Farmers Market Report - Jo Ann Touchstone, Market Manager VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at 5:30 p.m. B. Regular Planning & Zoning Meeting, Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. C. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, April 14, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. VII. ADJOURN-Commissioner Zamora adjourns the meeting at 7:00 pm.