Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 12, 2016
Minutes
Minutes
City of Dripping Springs
Regular Meeting
Parks and Recreation Commission
A regular meeting of the City of Dripping Springs Parks and Recreation Commission was held
Monday, December 12, 2016, beginning at 6:09 PM in the City Hall, 511 Mercer Street,
Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Robbie Zamora, Chair (DSYSA) Russell, Vice Chair (DSYSA)
Robert Hayden (CODS) Rich Moore (DSISD)
Wade King (CODS) Ron Jones (DSISD)
Eric Henline (DSISD) David Douglas (CODS)
City Staff:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Commission Chair Robbie Zamora calls the meeting to order at 6:09 P.M. All
present except Commissioners Eric Henline, Ron Jones, Wade King, and Rich
Moore. Also present is Bonnie Gonzalez, Communications Coordinator.
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, October 17, 2016– Commission Vice
Chair Russell motions to approve the minutes. Commissioner Douglas seconds.
VOTE: 4:0 in favor, motion passes.
IV. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Report from Exploratory Skate Park Committee (Sponsor: Commissioner
Eric Henline) No report given.
B. Exploratory Skate Park Committee Recommendations (Sponsor:
Commissioner Eric Henline) No report given. No action taken.
C. Ninety Day Extension of Maintenance and Use Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association for
Founders Memorial Park and Sports and Recreation (Sponsor:
Commissioner Eric Russell)
Commission Vice Chair Russell motions to approve the ninety day extension to
the agreement. Commissioner Hayden seconds. VOTE: 4:0 in favor, motion
passes.
D. Rescheduling of October 9, 2017 Regular Parks & Recreation Commission
meeting in observance of Columbus Day to possibly Monday, October 2,
2017 or another alternate date
Commission Vice Chair Russell motions to change the meeting date to October
2, 2017. Commissioner Douglas seconds. VOTE: 4:0 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
1. 2016 November 30, 2016 Income Statement
Commissioners ask for the City Treasurer to provide information on
$3,613.13 in expenses for park improvements. It may be misclassified. They
also not that the Charro Ranch Park improvement expenses should be paid
with parkland dedication funds.
B. Maintenance Director Report - Robert Steepe
C. Charro Ranch Park - Robert Hayden
D. Founders Memorial Park - Ron Jones and Eric Henline
E. Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Rich Moore
F. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas
G. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Wade King
H. Farmers Market Monthly Report - Market Manager (Manager's Report was not
provided)
I. Parkland Dedication Ordinance Committee - Melody Mitchell
J. Skate Park Advisory Committee - Eric Henline
K. Lighting Compliance Committee Report - Eric Russell
L. Healthy Parks, Healthy People Program - Bonnie Gonzalez, Communications
Coordinator
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, December 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, January 9, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURN - Commission Vice Chair Russell motions to adjourn. Commissioner
Douglas seconds. VOTE: 4:0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 6:44
P.M.
Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Agenda
Monday, December 12, 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:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Rachel Goodnight, Administrative Assistant
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.
III. CONSENT ITEMS
Discussion and Possible Action Regarding:
A. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, October 17, 2016
IV. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Report from Exploratory Skate Park Committee (Sponsor: Commissioner Eric
Henline)
B. Exploratory Skate Park Committee Recommendations (Sponsor: Commissioner Eric
Henline)
C. Ninety Day Extension of Maintenance and Use Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Youth Sports Association for Founders
Memorial Park and Sports and Recreation (Sponsor: Commissioner Eric Russell)
D. Rescheduling of October 9, 2017 Regular Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
in observance of Columbus Day to possibly Monday, October 2, 2017 or another
alternate date
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
1. 2016 November 30, 2016 Income Statement
B. Maintenance Director Report - Robert Steepe
C. Charro Ranch Park - Robert Hayden
D. Founders Memorial Park - Ron Jones and Eric Henline
E. Dripping Springs Ranch Park - Rich Moore
F. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas
G. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Wade King
H. Farmers Market Monthly Report - Market Manager (Manager's Report was not provided)
I. Parkland Dedication Ordinance Committee - Melody Mitchell
J. Skate Park Advisory Committee - Eric Henline
K. Lighting Compliance Committee Report - Eric Russell
L. Healthy Parks, Healthy People Program - Bonnie Gonzalez, Communications
Coordinator
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, December 13, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
B. Regular Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, January 9, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for 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 of meeting was posted at City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com on
the .
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Angelica Reyes, City Secretary
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