Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 8, 2016
Minutes
Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the City of Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation Commission was held Monday, August 8, 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 6:00pm. All present except
Commissioners Robert Hayden and Wade King. Also present are City Secretary Kerri Craig,
Administrative Assistant Rachel Goodnight, and Lighting Consultant Cindy Luongo Cassidy.
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, July 11, 2016 - Commissioner Eric Henline motions to
approve the minutes. Commissioner Rich Moore seconds. VOTE: 6-0 in favor, motion passes.
IV. PARKLAND DEDICATION
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Conceptual Land Use Plan Presentation regarding the 297.2 acre Cannon Tract located at 110
Cannon Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, Texas (Discussion only; no action to be taken at this
time) – City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides an update. No action taken.
Commissioner Wade King arrives at 6:05pm.
V. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Ordinance No. 1260.30 - An Ordinance of the City of Dripping of Springs amending Article
24.06 of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; modifying regulations for Outdoor
Lighting in the city limits and, when possible, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction through
contracts and development agreements; providing for the following rules; standards;
procedures; criminal penalties including criminal fines not to exceed $500.00 per violation
and civil fines of up to $500.00 per violation; repealer; severability; and an effective date.
1. Staff Report (Anjali Naini, Michelle Fischer, Cindy Luongo Cassidy) – City Administrator
Michelle Fischer and Lighting Consultant Cindy Luongo Cassidy provide a report. Staff
recommends approval.
2. Public Hearing – No one speaks.
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3. Ordinance No. 1260.30 - Commissioner David Douglas motions to recommend approval
of Ordinance 1260.30 according to staff’s recommendation. Commissioner Wade King
seconds. VOTE: 7-0 in favor, motion passes.
B. Update on Release of Sports and Recreation Park Baseball and Softball Fields by Dripping
Springs Independent School District – City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides an
update. No action taken.
C. Update on Proposed Use Agreement and Maintenance Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association for the Baseball and
Softball Field at Sports & Recreation Park - City Administrator Michelle Fischer provides an
update. Juan Garcia from DSISD provides feedback on this item. No action taken.
Commissioner Rich Moore leaves the meeting at 7:07pm. Commissioner Ron Jones leaves the
meeting at 7:15pm.
D. Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request - Commissioner David Douglas motions to approve the FY
2017 Budget Request as amended and discussed at this meeting. Commission Vice Chair Eric
Russell seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes.
VI. 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
J. Lighting Compliance Committee Report - Eric Russell
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular Farmers Market Association Board, August 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
B. Regular City Council Meeting, August 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
C. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, September 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN – Commission Vice Chair Eric Russell motions to adjourn. Commissioner Eric
Henline seconds. VOTE: 5-0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 7:33pm.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday,August 8,2016 at 6:00 PM
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
II. PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS
Discussion open tofloor 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.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding:
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, July 11, 2016
IV. PARKLAND DEDICATION
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Conceptual Land Use Plan Presentation regarding the 297.2 acre Cannon Tract located at
110 Cannon Ranch Road, Dripping Springs, Texas (Discussion only; no action to be
taken at this time)
V. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Ordinance No. 1260.30 - An Ordinance ofthe City of Dripping of Springs amending
Article 24.06 ofthe Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; modifying regulations for
Outdoor Lighting in the city limits and, when possible, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction
through contracts and development agreements; providing for the following rules;
standards; procedures; criminal penalties including criminal fines not to exceed $500.00
per violation and civil fines of up to $500.00 per violation; repealer; severability; and an
effective date.
1. Staff Report(Anjali Naini, Michelle Fischer, Cindy Luongo Cassidy)
2. Public Hearing
3. Ordinance No. 1260.30
B. Update on Release of Sports and Recreation Park Baseball and Softball Fields by
Dripping Springs Independent School District
C. Update on Proposed Use Agreement and Maintenance Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association for the Baseball and
Softball Field at Sports & Recreation Park
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D. Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request
VI. REPORTS
Thefollowing updates relate to the planning and administration ofthe 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
J. Lighting Compliance Committee Report - Eric Russell
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular Farmers Market Association Board, August 9,2016 at 10:00 a.m.
B. Regular City Council Meeting, August 9,2016 at 7:00 p.m.
C. Regular Parks 8c Recreation Commission Meeting, September 12, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligiblefor discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above
notice ofmeeting was posted at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and website, www,citvofdrippinssprinss.com on
th& 5"" ofAugust, 2016 at 5 o'clock PM.
Kerri Craig, CitfEecretary
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