Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the City of Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation Commission was held Monday, January 11, 2016, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Robbie Zamora, Chair (DSYSA) Eric Russell, Vice Chair (DSYSA) Robert Hayden (CODS) Rich Moore (DSISD) Wade King (CODS) Ron Jones (DSISD) Eric Henline (DSISD) David Douglas (CODS) City Staff/Appointed Officials: Michelle Fischer, City Administrator Kerri Craig, City Secretary Commission Chair Robbie Zamora calls the meeting to order at 6:00pm. All present except Commissioners Robert Hayden, Ron Jones and David Douglas. II. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS Discussion open to floor 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 and Commission may establish a time limit on each citizen wishing to speak. Teresa Strube states that the Biking Club should use the trails at Sports and Recreation Park, and that more resources should be used to improve the trails at Sports and Recreation Park. III. CONSENT ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, December 14, 2015 – Commission Vice Chair Eric Russell motions to approve the minutes. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. IV. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Heritage Development Concept Plan for Parks and Open Spaces Presentation, Sean Compton, TBG – Sean Compton provides the presentation. Commissioner Wade King motions to approve the concept plan. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. B. Dripping Springs Farmers Market Master Sign Plan, Marianne Simmons, Dripping Springs Farmers Market Association Board President – Board Chair Marianne Simmons presents. Commissioner Rich Moore motions to approve the variances and the Master Sign Plan. Commissioner Eric Henline seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. C. Request from Dripping Springs Independent School District Middle School & High School Mountain Biking Club for the Construction, Designation, and Use of Bicycle Trails at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, Lance Thornton, Team Coach – Lance Thornton states that they would like to use the trails at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park (DSRP) for mountain biking. Commission discusses the use of the trails. City Administrator Michelle Fischer recommends allowing the DSRP Manager Lynne Dickinson to work with the group to establish trail use, designation maps, maintenance agreements, rules and policies. Commissioner Rich Moore Page 1 of 2  motions to approve and endorse the request and directs staff to pursue the request according to staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Wade King seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. V. REPORTS The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. No Action to be Taken: A. Revenues and Expenses Monthly Report - Gina Gillis, City Treasurer B. Charro Ranch Park - Robert Hayden C. Founders Memorial Park - Robbie Zamora and Eric Henline D. Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Rich Moore E. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell F. Veterans Memorial Park and The Triangle - Wade King G. Farmers Market Monthly Report - Market Manager H. Parkland Dedication Ordinance Committee - Melody Mitchell I. Skate Park Advisory Committee - Eric Henline VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular Farmers Market Association Board, January 12, 2016 at 10:00am B. Regular City Council Meeting, January 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. C. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, February 8, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. VII. ADJOURN – Commissioner Rich Moore motions to adjourn the meeting. Commission Vice Chair Eric Russell seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 7:04pm. Page 2 of 2