Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Wednesday, May 11, 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 6:06 p.m. Commission Members present were: Eric Russell, Chair Eric Henline, Vice Chair Hope Boatright Dustin Cloutier Matthew Fougerat (arrived at 6:27 p.m.) Paul Fushille Commissioner Members absent were: Kristy Caldwell Tara Satine Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer City Treasurer Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Aquatics & Programs Manager Mack Rusick Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin Maintenance Director Craig Rice 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 May 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4  No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the April 4, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the April 4, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Update and discussion regarding Village Grove Proposed Planned Development District No. 14 and its proposed parkland conversion. Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. The Commission expressed concerns regarding safety related to the fence between the soccer fields and the roadway. No action was taken, and the Commission requested more information regarding fencing. 3. Discuss and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission budget recommendation. Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to approve the Fiscal Year 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission budget recommendation as presented with the following adjustments: • Founders Memorial Parks Improvements Additions o $1,500.00 for pool netting o $150,000.00 for Skate Park development • Founders Memorial Parks Maintenance Additions o $10,000.00 for Founders Pool exterior paint • Charro Ranch Park Improvements Additions o $1,000.00 for native plant display • Charro Ranch Park Maintenance Additions o $200.00 for demo garden o $100.00 for rainwater collection o $500.00 for miscellaneous maintenance • Veterans Memorial Park / Triangle Additions o $500.00 for grounds maintenance o $200.00 for general maintenance • Sports & Recreation Park Improvements Additions o $150,000.00 for Phase I baseball lighting (HOT Funds) • Sports & Recreation Park Maintenance Additions o $400.00 for supplies • Rathgeber Park Maintenance Additions o $900.00 for security cameras Parks & Recreation Commission May 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  Vice Chair Henline seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 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 Nothing to report at this time. 5. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright Commissioner Boatright presented the report. The Festival of Flight event is happening at Ranch Park on May 14th from 7:30 – 12:00. 6. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Eric Henline Nothing to report at this time. 7. Rathgeber Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat Nothing to report at this time. 8. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine Nothing to report at this time. 9. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Nothing to 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. Parks & Recreation Commission May 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings June 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. July 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. August 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) June 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) June 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) ADJOURN A motion was made by Chair Russell to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission May 11, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4