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, March 21, 2016, beginning at 6:00 PM in the City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL 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 Chair Robbie Zamora calls the meeting to order at 6:05pm. All present except Commissioners Wade King, 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. Jake Adams – Local resident states that he is on the Soccer Board and is planning on presenting a variance request in the future for better lighting and other improvements at the fields. III. CONSENT ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, February 8, 2016 – 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. Request for Waiver of Park Rental Fees for City Wide Youth Event at Founders Memorial Park on April 9, 2016, Cliff Holdridge, First Baptist Church - Dripping Springs 1. Presentation – Cliff Holdridge, First Baptist Church 2. Staff Report (Michelle Fischer) – City Administrator Michelle Fischer, report on file. Staff recommends approval. 3. Waiver of Rental Fees - Commissioner Robert Hayden motions to approve the request. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. B. Report on Release of Sports and Recreation Park Baseball and Softball Fields by Dripping Springs Independent School District – City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides a report. No action taken. C. Report on Letter of Intent by Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association for Use of Sports and Recreation Park Baseball and Softball Fields – City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides a report. No action taken. D. Founders Memorial Park Volunteer Work Day Projects – City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides a report. No action taken. Page 1 of 2  E. Evaluation and Plans for Bringing Nonconforming Outdoor Lighting at City Parks Into Compliance with the City's Outdoor Lighting Ordinance - City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides a report. Commission Vice Chair Eric Russell motions to recommend the creation of a lighting sub-committee for evaluating and planning for bringing nonconforming outdoor lighting at City parks into compliance, and to authorize Commission Chair Robbie Zamora to appoint members. Commissioner Rich Moore 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 - Ron Jones and Eric Henline D. Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Rich Moore E. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas 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 City Council Meeting, March 22, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, April 11, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. C. Regular Farmers Market Association Board, April 12, 2016 at 10:00am VII. ADJOURN - Commissioner Eric Henline motions to adjourn. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 7:18pm. Page 2 of 2