Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 7, 2022
Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping
Springs, TX
Monday, February 07, 2022 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Russell called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Commission Members present were:
Eric Russell, Chair
Eric Henline, Vice Chair
Kristy Caldwell
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Commission Members absent were:
Wade King
Tara Satine
Matthew Zarbaugh
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Programs & Aquatics Manager Mack Rusick
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.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 6, 2021, Parks & Recreation
Commission regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell to approve the December 6, 2021, Parks &
Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Use Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related to use of the Founders
Memorial Park Pool for the 2022 swim season. Sponsor: Council Member King.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Henline to recommend City Council approval of a Use
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related
to use of the Founders Memorial Park Pool for the 2022 swim season, with an additional five-
percent (5%) discount. Commissioner Caldwell seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 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 upon request.
3. Parks & Community Services' 2021 Annual Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services 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.
There were no committee updates presented.
4. Charro Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat
5. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Wade King and Matthew Zarbaugh
6. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioner Eric Henline
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7. Rathgeber Park Committee
Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat
8. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners Eric Russell and Tara Satine
9. Veterans Memorial Park Committee
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 Meetings
March 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
May 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
February 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent, this regular meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Agenda
PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St,
Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, February 07, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Eric Russell, Chair
Eric Henline, Vice Chair
Kristy Caldwell
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Wade King
Tara Satine
Matthew Zarbaugh
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Programs & Aquatics Manager Mack Rusick
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
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.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 6, 2021, Parks & Recreation
Commission regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Use Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related to use of the Founders
Memorial Park Pool for the 2022 swim season. Sponsor: Council Member King.
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.
3. Parks & Community Services' 2021 Annual Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services 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.
4. Charro Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat
5. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Wade King and Matthew Zarbaugh
6. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioner Eric Henline
7. Rathgeber Park Committee
Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat
8. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners Eric Russell and Tara Satine
9. Veterans Memorial Park Committee
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Parks & Recreation Meetings
March 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
May 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 8, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
February 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
ADJOURN
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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on February 4, 2022, at 3:00 p.m.
Laura Mueller for City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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