Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 2, 2020
Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held Monday, March 2, 2020 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
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Eric Henline
Wade King
Matthew Zarbaugh
Amber Ballman
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
Amanda Padilla, Senior City Planner
Leslie Pollack, HDR Engineering, Inc.
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:09 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for
an open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an
item during the Commission’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not
contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of
citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each
public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance
of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require
the assistance of a translator to address the Commission. It is the request of the Commission that
members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold
their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in.
Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By
law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
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A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 3, 2020 Parks & Recreation
Commission regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to approve the February 3, 2020 Parks &
Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fushille seconded the
motion which carried 7 to 1, with Commissioner Ballman abstaining.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Introduction of new Parks & Recreation Commissioner Amber Ballman.
Chair, Robbie Zamora
Chair Zamora introduced new Parks & Recreation Commissioner Amber Ballman.
B. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Dripping Springs Transportation
Master Plan.
Leslie Pollock, HDR Engineering, Inc.
Leslie Pollack presented the item and discussed the City’s Transportation Master Plan.
C. Discuss and Consider approval of Fence Placement and Style for Founders Memorial
Park Pool.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zarbaugh to approve the Fence Placement and Style
for Founders Memorial Park Pool as presented with integration of current pavilion and on
the condition that staff received feedback and support from Tiger Splash. Commissioner
King seconded the motion which failed 4 to 4, with Chair Zamora, Vice Chair Russell and
Commissioners Henline and Fougerat opposed.
A motion was made by Chair Zamora to approve the Fence Placement and Style for
Founders Memorial Park Pool as presented with the condition that staff receive approval of
the placement and style from Tiger Splash. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion
which carried 6 to 2, with Vice Chair Russell and Commissioner Henline opposed.
D. Presentation and discussion regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission budget
request recommendation related to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. The Commission discussed the
procedures for their Fiscal Year 2021 recommendation.
V. REPORTS
The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation
Program. No Action to be taken.
A. Director's Monthly Report
B. Parks and Community Services Monthly Revenue & Expense Report
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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. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
April 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
May 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, March 02, 2020 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members:
Robbie Zamora, Chair
Eric Russell, Vice Chair
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Eric Henline
Wade King
Matthew Zarbaugh
Amber Ballman
City Stafj!Appointed Officials:
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
Amanda Padilla, Senior City Planner
Leslie Pollack, HDR Engineering, Inc.
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for
an open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an
item during the Commission 's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not
contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of
citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each
public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance
of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require
the assistance of a translator to address the Commission. It is the request of the Commission that
members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold
their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in.
Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By
law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
Ill. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the February 3, 2020 Parks & Recreation
Commission regular meeting minutes.
IV. BUSINESS
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A. Introduction of new Parks & Recreation Commissioner Amber Ballman.
Chair, Robbie Zamora
B. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Dripping Springs Transportation
Master Plan.
Leslie Pollock, HDR Engineering, Inc.
C. Discuss and Consider approval of Fence Placement and Style for Founders Memorial
Park Pool
D. Presentation and discussion regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission budget
request recommendation related to the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget.
V. REPORTS
The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation
Program. No Action to be taken.
A. Director's Monthly Report
B. Parks and Community Services Monthly Revenue & Expense Report
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. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
April 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
May 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
IX. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
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All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon 's
Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of
any Commissioner for absence from this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on February 29, 2020 at 3: 15 p. m.
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