Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 4, 2020
Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission was held Monday, May 4, 2020 beginning at
6:00 p.m. via videoconference at City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping
Springs, Texas.
I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
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participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using
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at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2020.
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II. 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 (exited meeting at 8:15 p.m.)
Matthew Zarbaugh (entered meeting at 6:05)
Commission Member absent was:
Amber Ballman
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
Maggie Martin, Events & Programs Specialist
Emily Long, Pool Manager
Andrea Cunningham, City Secretary
Robyn Miga, Land Planning Consultant
Brent Luck, Parks Planning Consultant
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
III. 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.
IV. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the April 6, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to approve the April 6, 2020 Parks &
Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
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V. BUSINESS
A. Public hearing and recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication requirements for
the Big Sky Development to include approximately 13.585 additional acres, situated
in the I.V. Davis Jr. preemption survey, Abstract No. 673, Hays County, Texas, to be
known as Tract 2 within the overall development.
Applicant: Rex Baker
1. Presentation
Pete Verdicchio presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Parkland Dedication
A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to recommend City Council approval of
Dedication requirements for the Big Sky Development to include approximately 13.585
additional acres, situated in the I.V. Davis Jr. preemption survey, Abstract No. 673, Hays
County, Texas, to be known as Tract 2 within the overall development. Vice Chair Russell
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
B. Discuss and consider approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Fiscal Year
2021 Budget Recommendation.
Kelly Schmidt presented the Draft Proposed Budget which is on file.
The Commission discussed the budget items and Kelly adjusted as directed.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission
Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Recommendation as revised and attached to the meeting minutes.
Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
C. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Founders Memorial Pool Summer
2020 Operations.
Kelly Schmidt presented the Founders Pool Reopening Plan which is on file.
A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to recommend City Council approval of the
Founders Memorial Pool Summer 2020 Operations Reopening Plan. Commissioner
Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
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D. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding summer 2020 Coyote Kids Day
Camp program.
Maggie Martin presented the summer 2020 Coyote Kids Day Camp program Reopening
Plan which is on file.
A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to recommend City Council approval of the
summer 2020 Coyote Kids Day Camp program Reopening Plan. Commissioner King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
E. Discuss and consider recommendation of proposed City of Dripping Springs Parks and
Community Services project submission to Hays County Parks and Open Space
Advisory Commission.
Kelly Schmidt presented the item and the proposed project for submission to the Hays
County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission. Projects are not be considered for
funding and are just for presentation regarding possible projects for future funding. In
addition to the Rathgeber Nature Park the City would also like to submit the Skate Park for
presentation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Zarbaugh to recommend submission of the Dripping
Springs Skate Park and Rathgeber Nature Park for presentation to the to Hays County Parks
and Open Space Advisory Commission. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 6 to 0.
VI. REPORTS
The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation
Program. No Action to be taken.
Reports are on file and available for review upon request.
A. Parks & Community Services Monthly Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
B. Parks Monthly Revenues & Expenses Report
Gina Gillis, City Treasurer
VII. PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following updates relate to the administration of the City's Parks. No action is to be taken.
No updates for Committees
A. Charro Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Fushille and Fougerat
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners King and Zarbaugh
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C. Founders Day Memorial Park & Pool Committee
Commissioners Henline and Ballman
D. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Chair Zamora and Vice Chair Russell
E. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle Committee
Chair Zamora
VIII. 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.
IX. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
August 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
X. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Henline seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
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CODS Parks and Recreation
Approved FY20 Budget 09/17/2019
A B C D E
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2
3
REVENUES FY20 FY20 (Amendment) Difference FY Location
4
Park Rental Fees $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 N/c
5
TXF from Parkland Dedication $269,700.00 $269,700.00 $0.00 N/c
6
TXF from Tree Replacement Fund $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 N/c
7
TXF from Contingency Funds General $0.00 $39,734.00 $39,734.00
8
Capital Improvements
TXF from Contingency Funds DSRP $0.00 $15,500.00 $15,500.00
9
Capital Improvements
S&R Donation $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 N/c
1 0
Pool and Pavilion $40,000.00 $47,470.00 $7,470.00
1 1
Swim Lessons & Rentals
Programs & Events $0.00 $46,475.00 $46,475.00
1 2
(Camp Revenue not in total)
Total Revenues $323,700.00 $386,404.00 $62,704.00
1 3
1 4
EXPENDITURES FY20 FY20 (Amendment) Difference FY Location
1 5
Other
1 6
Park Consultants $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 N/c
1 7
Pool Operations $75,000.00 $75,000.00 $0.00 N/c
1 8
Park Supplies $7,200.00 $4,000.00 -$3,200.00 N/c
1 9
Total Other $87,200.00 $84,000.00 -$3,200.00
2 0
2 1
Public Improvements FY20 FY20 (Amendment) Difference FY Location
2 2
Founders Memorial Park
2 3
Pool Improvements $60,000.00 $75,000.00 $15,000.00
2 4
Founders Pool Fence
S & R Park
2 5
Electrical Engineer Field Lights $54,000.00 $54,000.00 $0.00 N/c
2 6
Phase I Soccer Field Lights $150,000.00 $150,000.00 $0.00 N/c
2 7
Trees around soccer field (25 gallon) $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 N/c
2 8
Trail Extension $5,000.00 $10,000.00 $5,000.00
2 9
Council Approved
Charro Ranch Park
3 0
Ramp for Pavilion $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 N/c
3 1
Signage for Fen $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 N/c
3 2
Trail map for kiosk $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 N/c
3 3
Triangle Park $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 N/c
3 4
Dripping Springs Ranch Park
3 5
CODS Parks and Recreation
Approved FY20 Budget 09/17/2019
A B C D E
House Improvements $0.00 $31,460.00 $31,460.00
3 6
Ranch House Reboot
IT & Office Furniture
3 7
3 8
3 9
Total Improvements $277,200.00 $328,660.00 $51,460.00 Contingency + PLD
4 0
4 1
Park Utilities FY20 FY20 (Amendment) Difference FY Location
4 2
Portable Toilets $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 N/c
4 3
Triangle Electric $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 N/c
4 4
S&R Park Water $13,000.00 $13,000.00 $0.00 N/c
4 5
S&R Electric $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 N/c
4 6
Triangle Water $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 N/c
4 7
FMP Pool/Pavilion Water $3,500.00 $3,500.00 $0.00 N/c
4 8
FMP Pool Electricity $7,500.00 $7,500.00 $0.00 N/c
4 9
FMP Pool Phone $800.00 $800.00 $0.00 N/c
5 0
DS Ranch House Electricity $0.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
5 1
DS Ranch House Phone $0.00 $800.00 $800.00
5 2
DS Ranch House Septic $0.00 $750.00 $750.00
5 3
Total Utilities $32,500.00 $35,250.00 $2,750.00 $0.00
5 4
CODS Parks and Recreation
Approved FY20 Budget 09/17/2019
A B C D E
Maintenance
5 5
General Maintenance (All Parks) FY20 FY20 (Amendment) Difference FY Location
5 6
Trail Washout Repairs $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $0.00 N/c
5 7
Additional Grounds Maintenance $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 N/c
5 8
Equipment Rental $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $0.00 N/c
5 9
General Maintenance (All Parks) Total $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $0.00
6 0
6 1
Founders Park
6 2
Pool Maintenance Repairs $15,000.00 $1,000.00 -$14,000.00
6 3
Trail Grooming $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 N/c
6 4
Grounds Maintenance $6,500.00 $6,500.00 $0.00 N/c
6 5
General Maintenance $3,000.00 $3,000.00 $0.00 N/c
6 6
Founders Park/Pool Total $29,500.00 $15,500.00 -$14,000.00
6 7
6 8
S & R Park
6 9
Grounds Maintenance $9,900.00 $9,900.00 $0.00 N/c
7 0
Trail Grooming $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 N/c
7 1
General Maintenance $15,000.00 $13,000.00 -$2,000.00
7 2
S & R Park Total $29,900.00 $27,900.00 -$2,000.00
7 3
7 4
Charro Ranch Park
7 5
Demo Garden Maintenance $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 N/c
7 6
Grounds Maintenance $6,900.00 $6,900.00 $0.00 N/c
7 7
General Maintenance $3,200.00 $1,000.00 -$2,200.00
7 8
Prescribed Burn for west field Invasive Species $2,000.00 $0.00 -$2,000.00 Table to FY2021
7 9
Kiosk Maintenance $200.00 $200.00 $0.00 N/c
8 0
Charro Ranch Park Total $12,800.00 $8,600.00 -$4,200.00
8 1
8 2
Triangle/Veterans Memorial Park
8 3
Grounds Maintenance $5,500.00 $5,500.00 $0.00 N/c
8 4
General Maintenance (includes parking repairs) $5,000.00 $3,500.00 -$1,500.00
8 5
Triangle/Veteran Memorial Park Total $10,500.00 $9,000.00 -$1,500.00
8 6
8 7
Total Maintenance $90,700.00 $69,000.00 -$21,700.00
8 8
8 9
CODS Parks and Recreation
Approved FY20 Budget 09/17/2019
A B C D E
9 0
9 1
9 2
Program & Events Supplies FY20 FY20 (Amendment) Difference FY Location
9 3
Coyote Kids Nature Day Camp $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
9 4
Program & Event Supplies Total $0.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
9 5
Charro Ranch Supplies
9 6
Bird Seed Storage Box $300.00 $300.00 $0.00 N/c
9 7
Bird Seed $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 N/c
9 8
Events $500.00 $250.00 -$250.00
9 9
Charro Ranch Supplies Total $1,550.00 $1,550.00 -$250.00
1 0 0
1 0 1
Founders Pool Supplies $6,000.00 $3,300.00 -$2,700.00
1 0 2
1 0 3
Total Supplies $7,550.00 $5,850.00 -$1,950.00
1 0 4
1 0 5
Total Expenses $495,150.00 $522,760.00 $62,704.00
1 0 6
-$171,450.00 -$136,356.00 $0.00
1 0 7
Revenue less expenses Covered by contingency
1 0 8
1 0 9
Program & Event Staff General Fund $0.00 $28,000.00 $28,000.00
1 1 0
$46,475 (Camp Revenue)
$7,680.00 $15,024.00 $7,344.00
1 1 1
Program & Event Specialist FT 4mos (Camp Director) Program rev less exp
Total Program Labor $7,680.00 $43,024.00 $35,344.00 $2,451.00
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Monday, May 04, 2020 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
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at acunningham@citvofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 4:00 p .m., Monday, May 4, 2020.
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II. 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 Staff/Appointed Officials:
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
Andrea Cunningham, City Secretary
Maggie Martin, Events & Programs Specialist
Emily Long, Pool Manager
Robyn Miga, Land Planning Consultant
Brent Luck, Parks Planning Consultant
III. 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 ofcitizens 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 presentedfor 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.
IV. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the April 6, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission
regular meeting minutes.
V. BUSINESS
A. Public hearing and recommendation regarding Parkland Dedication requirements for
the Big Sky Development to include approximately 13.585 additional acres, situated
in the I.V. Davis Jr. preemption survey, Abstract No. 673, Hays County, Texas, to be
known as Tract 2 within the overall development.
Applicant: Rex Baker
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Public Hearing
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4. Parkland Dedication
B. Discuss and consider approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission Fiscal Year
2021 Budget Recommendation.
C. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Founders Memorial Pool Summer
2020 Operations.
D. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding summer 2020 Coyote Kids Day
Camp program.
E. Discuss and consider recommendation of proposed City of Dripping Springs Parks and
Community Services project submission to Hays County Parks and Open Space
Advisory Commission.
VI. REPORTS
The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation
Program. No Action to be taken.
A. Parks & Community Services Monthly Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
B. Parks Monthly Revenues & Expenses Report
Gina Gillis, City Treasurer
VII. PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following updates relate to the administration of the City's Parks. No action is to be taken.
A. Charro Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Fushille and Fougerat
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners King and Zarbaugh
C. Founders Day Memorial Park & Pool Committee
Commissioners Henline and Ballman
D. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Chair Zamora and Vice Chair Russell
E. Veterans Memorial Park & Triangle Committee
Chair Zamora
VIII. 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. 0 76 (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
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Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for
action.
IX. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
August 3, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Jtme 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
X. ADJOURN
XI. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
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.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster
Declaration, and Center f or Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body
could not be gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing.
Texas Governm ent Code Sections 551 .045; 551 .125; and 551 .127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on May 1, 2020 at 12:20 p .m.
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