Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Minutes Regular Meeting April 10, 2017 Parks & Recreation Commission City of Dripping Springs A Parks & Recreation Commission of the City of Dripping Springs was held Monday, April 10, 2017, beginning at 5:30 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) Vacant (DSISD) Wade King (CODS) Ron Jones (DSISD) Eric Henline (DSISD) David Douglas (CODS) City Staff: Michelle Fischer, City Administrator Rachel Goodnight, Administrative Assistant Commission Vice Chair Eric Russell calls the meeting to order at 5:32 P.M. All present except for Commission Chair Robbie Zamora, Commissioner Robert Hayden, and Commissioner David Douglas. Also present is Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez. 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. A. Introduction of Paul Fushille, Nominated by DSISD to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Commissioner Ron Jones thanks Commissioner Rich Moore for his service. The Commission invites Paul Fushille to participate in the meeting, although he cannot vote, and he moves to sit at the dais. Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez gives an update on the Healthy Parks, Healthy People program and informs the Commission that the City won the It’s Time Texas Community Challenge. III. CONSENT ITEMS Discussion and Possible Action Regarding: A. Approval of February 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes B. Approval of March 20, 2017 Meeting Minutes  Commissioner Henline motions to approve the consent items. Commissioner King seconds. Vote: 4:0 in favor motion passes. IV. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Donation Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Cowboys For Christ for a Jackleg Fence for Oak Grove Preservation at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson provides an overview of the project and discusses the benefits of the fence; report on file. Commissioner Jones motions to approve the donation agreement. Commissioner King seconds. Vote: 4:0, motion passes. Items B and C are discussed together. B. Exploratory Skate Park Committee Report C. Exploratory Skate Park Committee Recommendation for the City of Dripping Springs to Allow Skating Amenities to be built in Founders Memorial Park Commissioner Henline and Dennis Baldwin present the findings of the Committee and report on the proposed skate park location in Founders Memorial Park. They say they will hold a public meeting regarding the design of the park; report on file. Commissioner King motions to accept the report and approve the recommendation for skating amenities to be built in Founders Memorial Park. Commissioner Jones seconds. Vote: 4:0 in favor; motion passes. D. Founders Memorial Park Pool & Pavilion 2016 Revenues and Expense Report from DSISD The Commission reviews the report; no action taken. V. PARKLAND DEDICATION Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Burba Ranch Subdivision Parkland Dedication 1. Presentation- John Clark, P.E. presents on changes to the parkland dedication  2. Staff Report (Brent Luck)- on file. Staff recommendations are that the eastern open field space be mowed and maintained at a minimum frequency and level of upkeep that will support sports activities at the park site. 3. Public Hearing- no one speaks 4. Parkland Dedication Commissioner Henline motions to approve the parkland dedication with staff recommendations. Commissioner King seconds. Vote: 4:0 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. 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 F. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas G. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Wade King H. Farmers Market Monthly Report - Market Manager VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Regular City Council Meeting, April 11, 2017 Workshop at 5:30PM / 6:30PM Meeting B. Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, May 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. 1. Agenda Items and captions due Monday, May 1, 2017 VIII. ADJOURN. Commissioner Jones motions to adjourn. Commissioner King seconds. Vote; 4:0 in favor, motion passes. Meeting adjourns at 6:24 P.M.