Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, March 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 6:01 p.m. Commission Members present were: Eric Russell, Chair Eric Henline, Vice Chair Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell (arrived at 6:05 p.m.) Dustin Cloutier Matthew Fougerat (arrived at 6:02 p.m.) Paul Fushille Commission Member absent was: Tara Satine Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Treasurer Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Council Member Sherrie Parks 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. Parks & Recreation Commission March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4  No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the February 24, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission special meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Henline to approve the February 24, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission special meeting minutes. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding Grant Donation Agreement related to funding for a Native Propagation Nursery to be installed at Charro Ranch Park. Weston Kirk presented the item. Chair Russell presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to recommend City Council approval of a Grant Donation Agreement related to funding for a Native Propagation Nursery to be installed at Charro Ranch Park. Commissioner Fushille seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. 3. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations. Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file. Via unanimous consent, Chair Russell, Vice Chair Henline and Commissioner Cloutier will work with staff to development Commission recommendations. 4. Discuss and consider the Appointment of Commissioners to the following Parks & Recreation Committees: Via unanimous consent, Vice Chair Russell was replaced with Commissioner Cloutier on the Sports & Recreation Park Committee. a. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee – Via unanimous consent, Commissioner Boatright was appointed to the DSRP Committee. b. Veterans Park Committee – 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. Parks & Recreation Commission March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 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. 5. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat No report at this time. 6. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Craig Rice reported that the city is working on bid phasing for the DSRP Parking Lot Striping Project. 7. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Eric Henline No report at this time. 8. Rathgeber Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat No report at this time. 9. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Eric Russell and Tara Satine Craig Rice reported that the city is working on the lighting plan for the park. 10. Veterans Memorial Park Committee No report at this time. 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 April 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  May 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. June 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Henline to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Caldwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission March 7, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4