Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, February 01, 2021 at 6:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81557952148?pwd=cFFSaUZmeVZZRVJ2eC9FZENiR2VBZz09 Meeting ID: 815 5795 2148 Passcode: 641699 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdv6boCLe Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/81557952148 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Commission Members present were: Robbie Zamora, Chair Matthew Fougerat Paul Fushille Eric Henline Wade King Matthew Zarbaugh (via phone only) Amber Ballman Commission Member absent was: Eric Russell, Vice Chair Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director Andrea Cunningham, City Secretary With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission February 1, 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 January 4, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner King to approve the January 4, 2021 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider approval of Next Steps in Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park Field Lighting Improvement Project. Mike Cork and Jordan Spurger presented the item. They will follow up with the Commission regarding Dark Skies lighting, reselling the old lights and the electrical and phasing plan. No action was taken. 3. Presentation and discussion regarding the Parks & Recreation Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget. Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which his on file. Staff will follow up with the Commission regarding parks security. No action was taken. 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. Reports are on file and available for review upon request. 4. PCS Director's Monthly January 2021 report to include Council approved Covid precautionary plans for summer operations. Parks & Recreation Commission February 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  5. Parks & Community Services 2020 Annual Report 6. Parks & Recreation December 2020 General Fund Financial Statement 7. Parkland Dedication Fund December 2020 Statement 8. Landscape Fund December 2020 Statement 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. 9. Charro Ranch Park Committee – Noting to report at this time. Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat 10. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee – Noting to report at this time. Commissioners Wade King and Matthew Zarbaugh 11. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Eric Henline and Amber Ballman Commissioner Henline presented the report. The skatepark is in a holding pattern and awaiting funding. Designs and complete and once the funding is secured next steps will be to meet with the city. 12. Sports & Recreation Park Committee – Noting to report at this time. Commissioners Eric Russell and Robbie Zamora 13. Veterans Memorial Park Committee – Noting to 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 March 1, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. April 5, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. May 3, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission February 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  City Council Meetings February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ballman seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission February 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4