Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, January 04, 2021 at 6:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89552330066?pwd=Z0s4MEhxM3BRTkdvQllpY3FvR3d6UT09 Meeting ID: 895 5233 0066 Passcode: 845695 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcXy5vnlk3 Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/89552330066 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 Commission Member absent was: Eric Henline Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt City Secretary Andrea Cunningham With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 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 December 7, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner King to approve the December 7, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a request for a recreation trail connecting Springlake neighborhood and Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Via unanimous consent, Chair Zamora tabled this item until the presenter joined the meeting. This item was presented and considered after Business Agenda Item No. 4. Travis Wilson presented the item, and the Commission discussed his recommendation. No action was taken. 3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team for use of the Founders Pool. Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Fushille to recommend City Council approval of a Facility Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team for use of the Founders Pool. Vice Chair Russell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. Parks & Recreation Commission January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  Commissioner Zarbaugh enabled his camera and was visible for the remainder of the meeting. 4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a request to remove Mountain Bike Riders from Fee 17.5 (a) – Outdoor Only Daily Use Permit of the City of Dripping Springs Fee schedule. Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends postponement of the item until the DSRP Master Plan Updates are presented to the Commission. A motion was made by Chair Zamora to recommend City Council postpone a request to remove Mountain Bike Riders from Fee 17.5 (a) – Outdoor Only Daily Use Permit of the City of Dripping Springs Fee schedule until the DSRP Master Plan Updates are presented. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. The Commission considered tabled Business Agenda Item No. 4 before Item No. 5. 5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding the creation of a Parks & Community Services Programs & Aquatics Manager position. Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the position. A motion was made by Commission Fushille to recommend City Council approval of the creation of a Parks & Community Services Programs & Aquatics Manager position. Commissioner Ballman seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. REPORTS The following reports relate to the planning and administration of the City's Parks & Recreation Program. The commission may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken. Report is on file and available for review by request. 6. Parks & Community Services Director's Monthly Report Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS The following reports relate to the administration of the City's Parks. The Commission may provide staff direction; however no action may be taken. 7. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat Commissioner Fushille presented the report. He is working with a student assistant on upgrades at the park, and will work with staff on procedure. 8. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioners Wade King and Matthew Zarbaugh Parks & Recreation Commission January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  9. Founders Memorial Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioners Eric Henline and Amber Ballman 10. Sports & Recreation Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioners Eric Russell and Robbie Zamora 11. Veterans Memorial Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioner Robbie Zamora 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings February 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. April 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. January 19, 2021 at 6:00 p. m. February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission January 4, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4