Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Minutes April 2, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held Monday, April 2, 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 Commission Members present were: Robbie Zamora, Chair Eric Russell, Vice Chair Ron Jones (leaves meeting at 6:52 p.m.) Paul Fushille David Douglas Eric Henline Commissioner Member absent was: Wade King City Staff/Consultants present were: Mariana Espinoza, Director of Parks and Community Services Rachel Goodnight, City Administration Assistant Kay Allen, Emergency Planning Coordinator Lynne Dickinson, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora calls the meeting to order at 6:00 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: A. Approval of the Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2018 Without objection from the Commission, Chair Zamora tables the item for corrections. Parks & Recreation Commission April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4  IV. BUSINESS Consideration and Possible Action On: A. Request from the Dripping Springs Automotive Enthusiasts Club to hold a Drift Race and Car Show at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Dallas Hudson and Henry Windsor presented the item. Steven Daigh spoke regarding safety precautions and environmental impact. Jim Langford spoke in opposition to the item. A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend approval of a request from the Dripping Springs Automotive Enthusiasts Club to hold a Drift Race and Car Show at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried 3 to 2 to 1, with Commissioners Douglas and Fushille opposed and Commissioner Jones abstaining. B. Request from Hays County Master Naturalists to construct a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Connie Bolton with the Hays County Naturalists presented the item. A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to recommend approval of the Request from Hays County Master Naturalists to construct a Bird Blind at Dripping Springs Ranch Park contingent upon location approval from Lynne Dickinson and Paul Fushille and review of the building plans. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. C. Review of Bids and Recommendation on Selection of Contractor for the Harrison Hills Trail Project A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to reject the review of Bids and Recommendation on Selection of Contractor for the Harrison Hills Trail Project due to a lack of funding. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. D. Request to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 1-Year Extension of Community Trails Grant for Harrison Hills Trail Project A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to approve the Request to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for 1-Year Extension of Community Trails Grant for Harrison Hills Trail Project. Commissioner Douglas seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. Parks & Recreation Commission April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  Commissioner Jones left the meeting at 6:52 p.m. and was not present for the remainder of the items on the agenda. E. Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Friends of the Pound House Foundation for Movie Nights at the Pound House A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend approval of the Co- Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Friends of the Pound House Foundation for a Movie Night at the Pound House. Commissioner Henline seconds the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. F. Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash A motion was made by Commissioner Douglas to recommend approval of the Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash for use of the Founders Park Pool. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 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. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Report - Lynne Dickinson C. Parks and Community Services Director Report- Mariana Espinoza D. Charro Ranch Park - Paul Fushille E. Founders Memorial Park - Ron Jones and Eric Henline F. Sports & Recreation Park - Eric Russell and David Douglas G. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle - Robbie Zamora H. Skate Park Advisory Committee Report - Eric Henline There was no discussion on Report Items A – H. VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Parks and 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 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 Parks and Recreation Commission 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. Parks & Recreation Commission April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. April 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Regular Session B. April 7, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM C. May 7, 2018 - Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting, 6:00 PM VIII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission April 2, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4