Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held Monday, March 5, 2018 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Board Members present were: Robbie Zamora – Chair Eric Russell – Vice Chair Wade King Eric Henline Board Members absent were: Paul Fushille Ron Jones David Douglas City Staff/Consultants present were: Mariana Espinoza, Director of Parks and Community Services Michelle Fischer, City Administrator Gina Gillis, City Treasurer Robert Steepe, Maintenance Director Kyle Dannhaus, Public Works Director Lynne Dickinson, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Megan Will, City Planner With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m. 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 spoke during Presentation of Citizens. III. MINUTES Discussion and Possible Action on: Parks & Recreation Commission March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5  A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Minutes of November 13, 2017, as corrected, and the Regular Minutes of February 5, 2018 A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to approve the November 13, 2017 minutes as corrected and the February 5, 2018 minutes. Commissioner King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. IV. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Amendment to Caliterra Master Parks and Open Space Plan [Amenity Center Relocation] 1. Presentation Gwendolyn Gates gave a presentation on the Caliterra Master Parks and Open Space Plan and reviewed the Amenity Center relocation. 2. Staff Report Megan Will presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the plan and relocation. 3. Public Hearing No on spoke during the Public Hearing. 4. Amendment to Master Parks and Open Space Plan A motion was made by Commissioner King to recommend approval the amendment to the Caliterra Master Parks and Open Space Plan and the relocation of the Amenity Center. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. B. Discussion on Presentation regarding Big Sky Ranch (Scott Tract): Proposed Extension of Founders Park Road 1. Presentation John Doucet with Doucet & Associates, gave a presentation on the proposed extension of Founders Park Road. 2. Public Comment Parks & Recreation Commission March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5  Chris Wuestefeld, Beth Barham, Peggie McLaurin, Erik Burgeson, and Helen Aristar-Dry spoke in opposition to the proposed extension of Founders Park Road. No action was taken on this item. C. Request from Hays County Master Naturalists to construct a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Connie Boltz gave a presentation on the construction of a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. A motion was made by Commissioner King to recommend approval of the construction of Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, and to proceed looking into funding opportunities. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. D. Request from Dallas Hudson and the Dripping Springs Automotive Enthusiasts Club to hold a Drift Race at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Dallas Hudson gave a presentation on the request to hold a Drift Race at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to direct Dallas Hudson with the Dripping Springs Automotive Enthusiasts Club to revise the request and return to the Parks & Recreation Commission for consideration. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. E. Request for the City of Dripping Springs to Sponsor Community Skate Nights at Dripping Springs Ranch Park A motion was made by Commission King to recommend approval of the request to Co-Sponsor Community Skate Nights at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. F. Review of Bids and Recommendation on Selection of Contractor for the Harrison Hills Trail Project A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to table the review of bids and recommendations on selection of Contractor for the Harrison Hills Trail Project. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. G. Revised Founders Memorial Park Pool Budget H. Parks & Recreation Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Parks & Recreation Commission March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5  1. Review of Revenues and Expenses 2. Parkland Dedication Revenues and Expenses 3. Proposed Amendments Items G and H were taken up in one motion. A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to approve the Revised Founders Memorial Park Pool Budget, the proposed amendments to the Parks & Recreation Fiscal Year 2018 Budget, proposed amendment to the Parkland Dedication fund, the proposed tree replacement fund; and approving $900.00 for Charro Ranch Park. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. I. Donation Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Community Foundation for a Skate Park to be Constructed in Founders Memorial Park Commissioner Henline presented the item and updated the Commission on the Skate Park Advisory Committee. The term sheet is on file and available for review. No action was taken on this item. V. REPORTS The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. No Action to be Taken: There was no discussion on Items A – I; Item J was discussed with Business Item I. A. Revenues and Expenses Monthly Report - Gina Gillis, City Treasurer B. Maintenance Director Report - Robert Steepe C. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Report - Lynne Dickinson D. Farmers Market Report - Laurel Robertson E. Charro Ranch Park - Paul Fushille F. Founders Memorial Park - Ron Jones and Eric Henline G. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas H. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Robbie Zamora I. Parks and Community Services Director Report- Mariana Espinoza J. Skate Park Advisory Committee Report - Eric Henline VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Parks & Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to Parks & Recreation Commission March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5  discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. VII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission March 5, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5