Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · April 1, 2019
Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held Monday, April 1, 2019 beginning at
6:00 p.m. in 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
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Eric Henline
Commission Members absent was:
David Douglas
Ron Jones
Wade King
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
Mariana Espinoza, Parks & Community Services Director
Aaron Bond, Parks Maintenance
Jason Lutz, Planning Director
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION OF 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. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the December 3, 2018 and January 7, 2019 Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to approve the December 3, 2019 minutes
with the following changes: correct the words that read “creation” to “recreation and to
approve the January 7, 2019 minutes with the note that there was not an end time on the
minutes. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
IV. BUSINESS
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A. Presentation, discussion and recommendation regarding a proposal to place a
directory at the Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Structure.
A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to recommend City Council approval
regarding a proposal to place a directory at the Veterans Memorial Park Structure. Vice
Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding Parkland Dedication for the Cannon
Subdivision.
No action was taken on this item. Developers for the Cannon Subdivision made a
presentation to the Commission and received feedback from Commissioners regarding
possible parkland dedication options.
C. Update and discussion regarding the proposed amendments to the City's Parkland
Dedication Ordinance.
No action was taken on this item. City Planning Director, Jason Lutz, gave the
Commissioners an update on moving forward with revisions to the Parkland Dedication
Ordinance.
D. Update and direction regarding the Electrical Sports Lightning Project at the Sports
and Recreation Park.
No action was taken on this item. City Parks Director, Mariana Espinoza, gave the
Commissioners an update on moving forward with reviewing the budget to secure a site
survey of Sports and Recreation Park.
E. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Proposed Hours of Operation for the
Founders Memorial Park Pool.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to recommend City Council approval regarding
proposed Hours of Operation for the Founders Memorial Park Pool. Commissioner Fushille
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
F. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a License Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Skatepark, Inc. for the construction
and donation of a Skate Park at Founders Memorial Park.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Russel to recommend City Council approval regarding a
License Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Skatepark,
Inc. for the construction and donation of a Skate Park at Founders Memorial Park.
Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Commissioner Henline recused himself.
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G. Discuss and consider approval of authorization for Tiger Splash to paint a Tiger Splash
logo at the pool for the 2019 Season.
A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to approve the authorization of Tiger Splash
to paint a logo at the pool for the 2019 Season an including that City Staff review and
approve the logo prior to painting. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
H. Discuss and Consider approval of a Contract Instructor Agreement between The City
of Dripping Springs and Flying Fish Swim Academy, LLC for swim lessons at the
Founders Memorial Park Pool.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to recommend City Council approval
regarding a Contract Instructor Agreement between The City of Dripping Springs and Flying
Fish Swim Academy, LLC. for swim lessons at the Founders Memorial Park Pool.
Commissioner Fushille 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. Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report
Report on file and available for review.
B. Revenues and Expenses Monthly Report
Gina Gillis, City Treasurer
Report on file and available for review.
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.
The Commission did not meet in Executive Session.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment:
April 9, 2019 - Workshop 6:00 p.m., Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.
April 16, 2019 - Regular Meeting 6:00 p.m.
May 14, 2019 - Workshop 5:30 p.m., Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.
B. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings:
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May 6, 2019 - 6:00 Regular Meeting
June 3, 2019 - 6:00 Regular Meeting
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Henline seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Parks & Recreation Com mission Regular Meeting
Monday, April 01, 2019 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping S prings, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members:
Robbie Zamora, Chair
Eric Russell, Vice Chair
David Douglas
Mauhew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Eric Henline
Ron Jones
Wade King
City Staff/Appointed Officials:
Mariana Espinoza, Parks & Community Services Director
Aaron Bond, Parks Maintenance
Jason Llllz, Planning Director
Laura Mueller. Assistant City Allorney
II. PRESENTATION OF 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. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the December 3, 2018 and January 7, 2019 Parks &
Recreation Comm ission meeting minutes.
IV. BUSI NESS
A. P r esentation, discussion and recommendation regarding a proposal to place a
director11 at the Veterans Memorial Park Memorial Structure.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding Parkland Dedication for the Cannon
Subd ivision.
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C. Update and discussion regarding the proposed amendments to the City's Parkland
Dedication Ordinance.
D. Update and direction regarding the Electrical Sports Lightning Project at the Sports
and Recreation Park.
E. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Proposed Hours of Operation for the
Founders Memorial Park Pool.
F. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a License Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Skatepark, Inc. for the construction
and donation of a Skate Park at Founders Memorial Park.
G. Discuss and consider approval of authorization for Tiger Splash to paint a Tiger Splash
logo at the pool for the 2019 Season.
H. Discuss and Consider approval of a Contract Instructor Agreement between The City
of Dripping Springs and Flying Fish Swim Academy, LLC for swim lessons at the
Founders Memorial Park Pool.
V. REPORTS
The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation
Program. No Action to be taken.
A. Parks and Community Services Department Monthly Report
Mariana Espinoza
1. Tiger Splash Pool Use Agreement
2. Ryan Kethley Eagle Scout Project Donation Agreement
3. March 20, 2019 Texas Night Sky Festival Call for Volunteers
4. Keep Texas Beautiful Program
B. Revenues and Expenses Monthly Report
Gina Gillis, City Treasurer
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.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment:
April 9, 2019 - Workshop 6:00 p.m., Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.
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A pril 16, 2019 - R egular M eetin g 6:00 p.m .
M ay 14, 2019 - W o rkshop 5:30 p.m., R egular M eeting 6:30 p.m.
B. Parks & Recreation C ommission Meetings:
May 6, 2019 - 6 :00 Regular Meeting
June 3, 2019 - 6:00 Regular Meeting
VIII. ADJOURN
IX. TEXAS OPEN M EETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice ofmeeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code. Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated.
I certify that this notice ofmeeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofclrippingpsrings.com, on 1\llarch 29, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking .\paces are available. Requests for mlrilimy aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-./725.
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