Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, September 19, 2022 at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Commissioner Fushille called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. Commission Members present were: Hope Boatright Dustin Coultier Matthew Fougerat Paul Fushille Commission Members absent were: Olivia Barnard Kristy Caldwell Tara Satine Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Aquatics & Programs Manager Mack Rusick Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed 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. Parks & Recreation Commission September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the August 18, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the August 18, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider the Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair for a term of one (1) year. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to appoint Commissioner Fushille as Chair and Commissioner Fougerat as Vice Chair for terms of one (1) year. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 3. Presentation and consideration of approval of an Eagle Scout Project to renovate and improve the existing cactus gardens at Founders Memorial Park. Applicant: Marshall Wyler Marshall Wyler gave a presentation which is on file. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the project. A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to approve an Eagle Scout Project to renovate and improve the existing cactus gardens at Founders Memorial Park. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to amend the Master Fee Schedule for Parks & Recreation Fees. A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to postpone the item to the October 3, 2022, regular meeting. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider possible action related to Parks Inspection Schedules. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. He will reach out to members and staff and propose a schedule for review at October 3rd meeting. 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. Parks & Recreation Commission September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  6. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director 7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager 8. Aquatics & Programs Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Programs Manager 9. Community Events Report Caylie Houchin, Community Events Coordinator 10. 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. 11. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat Commissioner Fushille presented the report. The Committee is considering placement of the Gary Child memorial signs. Weston Kirk’s sister will be taking over the propagation garden. Commissioner Fushille requested staff take a look at the park entrance and see if there is anything that can be done about the condition of the road. 12. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright Commissioner Boatright presented the report. The DSRP Board approved updated fees for their park and event center fee schedule. 13. Founders Memorial Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Dustin Cloutier 14. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine Commissioner Cloutier presented the report. The DSYSA has recommended their appointment for the commission. He also clarified approved staging areas for construction equipment stored in the parking lot. 15. Veterans Memorial Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioner Kristy Caldwell 16. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee – No report at this time. Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat Parks & Recreation Commission September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 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 October 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. November 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings September 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. September 27, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. October 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:09 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission September 19, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4