Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, December 07, 2020 at 6:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87450846734?pwd=UW9tS01BMWROSTlLWWhVMzZ2NlJPdz09 Meeting ID: 874 5084 6734 Passcode: 668529 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kAujMoT50 Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/87450846734 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members present were: Robbie Zamora, Chair Eric Russell, Vice Chair Paul Fushille Eric Henline Wade King Commission Members absent were: Matthew Fougerat Matthew Zarbaugh Amber Ballman Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt City Secretary Andrea Cunningham City Attorney Laura Mueller Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Planning Consultant Robyn Miga Parks Planning Consultant Brent Luck Parks & Recreation Commission December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:17. 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. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the Parks & Recreation Commission November 2, 2020 regular meeting minutes and the November 16, 2020 special meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Henline to approve the Parks & Recreation Commission November 2, 2020 regular meeting minutes and the November 16, 2020 special meeting minutes. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Ordinance amending Exhibit A, Subdivision Ordinance, Article 28.03, Parkland Dedication. Robyn Miga and Brent Luck presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Commissioner Fushille to recommend City Council approval of an Ordinance amending Exhibit A, Subdivision Ordinance, Article 28.03, Parkland Dedication as presented by staff. Commissioner Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 3. Discuss and consider recommendation of an Eagle Scout Project to donate the Design, Funding, and Construction/Installation of a Chimney Swift Tower at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Eagle Scout Alexander Seshan gave a presentation on the project which is on file. Kelly Schmidt’s staff report is also on file. Victoria Chip spoke regarding the item and was concerned with additional noise from the nesting birds, and asked about the building materials, location and maintenance of the tower. Parks & Recreation Commission December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  A motion was made by Commissioner Fushille to recommend City Council approval of an Eagle Scout Project to donate the Design, Funding, and Construction/Installation of a Chimney Swift Tower at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Commissioner King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. REPORTS The following updates relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. No Action to be taken. 4. Parks & Community Services Director Monthly Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director 5. Parks & Community Services Monthly Financial Report Gina Gillis, City Treasurer Reports are on file and available for review by request. PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The following updates relate to the administration of the City's Parks. No action is to be taken. 6. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat Commissioner Fushille gave the report. There is a water situation at the park, to which Kelly Schmidt assured Commissioner Fushille that the maintenance staff inspected, and it is working as intended. The Committee is keeping a closer track of volunteer hours related to non-native management for the City’s Bird City designation. 7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Wade King and Matthew Zarbaugh No updates to report. 8. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Eric Henline and Amber Ballman No updates to report. 9. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Eric Russell and Robbie Zamora No updates to report. 10. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Robbie Zamora No updates to report. EXECUTIVE SESSION Parks & Recreation Commission December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings January 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. February 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. December 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Paul Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission December 7, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4