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, February 8, 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 Commission Vice Chair Eric Russell calls the meeting to order at 6:00pm. All present except Commissioners Robbie Zamora and Wade King. 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. - No one speaks III. CONSENT ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, January 11, 2016 – Commissioner Rich Moore motions to approve the minutes. Commissioner Ron Jones seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. IV. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Request from 2nd Grade Students from Walnut Springs Elementary School to install a Little Free Library in Founders Memorial Park, Kari Potter, Sponsor – Commissioner Eric Henline motions to approve the request and to take ownership of the library once installed. Commissioner Ron Jones seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. B. Request for Reduced Commercial Activity Park Use Fees for Tinkergarten Dripping Springs, Meghan Fitzgerald, Tinkergarten – Sarah Maxwell presents on behalf of Tinkergarten. Commissioner David Douglas motions to accept the reduced fee of $6 per session pending approval by the Master Naturalists regarding the location in the park. Commissioner Eric Henline seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. C. Request from Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association to Place Storage Container at Founders Memorial Park - Commissioner Rich Moore motions to recommend approval of the second unpainted container request once an official letter of request is received from DSYSA, and the approval is contingent upon the approval of a building permit for and completion of the outer wall surrounding both containers within six months from the date the container is placed. Commissioner Ron Jones seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. D. 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 - Commissioner Ron Jones motions to approve the request. Commissioner David Douglas seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. Page 1 of 2  E. Recommendation for Allowing Mountain Biking/Biking on Trails at Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Commissioner Ron Jones motions to approve the recommendation. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. F. Proposal from T.F. Harper & Associates for Founders Memorial Park Toddler Playground Renovation - Commissioner Eric Henline motions to recommend approval of the estimate for renovations of the toddler playground in an amount not to exceed $17,000. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. G. Donation Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Rotary Club for Founders Memorial Park Improvements - Commissioner Rich Moore motions to approve the donation agreement for $5,000 to be applied to the toddler playground at Founders Memorial Park. Commissioner Robert Hayden seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. H. Staff Report on Repairs and Debris Removal at City Parks Due to the October 30, 2015 Disaster Event – City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides an update. No action taken. 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 & 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, February 9, 2016 at 10:00am B. Regular City Council Meeting, February 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. C. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, March 21, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. VII. ADJOURN - Commissioner Robert Hayden motions to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 7:35 pm. Page 2 of 2