Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, July 18, 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 6:00 p.m. Commission Members present were: Eric Russell, Chair Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell Dustin Cloutier Matthew Fougerat Tara Satine Commission Members absent were: Eric Henline, Vice Chair Paul Fushille Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Aquatics & Programs Manager Mack Rusick City Secretary Andrea Cunningham DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin Farmers Market Manager Charlie Ree 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 July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the June 6, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the June 6, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Caldwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider approval for the purchase of a New Identification Sign for Founders Memorial Park Pool. Andrew Binz and Mack Rusick presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the purchase. A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to approve of the purchase of a New Identification Sign for Founders Memorial Park Pool. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 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. Reports are on file and available for review upon request. 3. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director 4. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager 5. Aquatics & Programs Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Programs Manager 6. Community Events Report Caylie Houchin, Community Events Coordinator 7. Farmers Market Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager 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. Parks & Recreation Commission July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  7. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat Commissioner Fougerat presented the report. The Master Gardeners are working on completing the demo garden and plantings. 8. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright Emily Nelson presented the report. Phase 1 of the Road Project is behind schedule and should be wrapping up in August; Phase 2 and 3 will happen in the next fiscal year. 9. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Eric Henline No report at this time. 10. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine Commissioner Cloutier presented the report. The grass on the fields is struggling, but that is to be expected. 11. Veterans Memorial Park Committee No report at this time. 12. Rathgeber Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat Commissioner Caldwell presented the report. There have been reports of people removing artifacts from the park and would like the City to look into more security at the park. 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 July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings August 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. September 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. October 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings July 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. July 26, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission July 18, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4