Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 7, 2022
Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, November 07, 2022 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Fushille called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Commission Members present were:
Paul Fushille, Chair
Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair
Hope Boatright
Kristy Caldwell (arrived at 6:02 p.m.)
Dustin Cloutier
Tara Satine
Joe Wright
Commission Member absent was:
Olivia Barnard
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz
DSRP Program 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.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the October 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission
regular meeting minutes.
a. October 3, 2022 – A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the
October 3, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes.
Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
b. October 13, 2022 - A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the
October 13, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes.
Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the Garry Childs Memorial signage to be placed in
Charro Ranch Park.
Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
signage.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to approve Garry Childs Memorial signage to
be placed in Charro Ranch Park. Vice Chair Fougerat seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 7 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
calendar.
Andrea Cunningham’s staff report is on file.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to approve the 2023 Parks & Recreation
Commission meeting calendar. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 7 to 0.
4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed
amendment to the FY2023 Parks & Community Services budget.
Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the budget
amendment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell to postpone the item to a future meeting and
staff direction was given to include warranty information, itemized invoice and other bids.
Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to regarding proposed Parks & Community
Services Sponsorship Program.
Andy Binz presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the sponsorship program.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Satine to recommend support of the Parks &
Community Services Sponsorship Program with the following recommendations:
(1) Changes to Level 3; and
(2) Add the option of payment plans.
Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 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.
6. Parks & Community Services Report
Andrew Binz, PCS Director
7. Aquatics & Athletics Report
Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Programs Manager
8. Community Events Report
Caylie Houchin, Community Events Coordinator
9. Farmers Market Report
Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager
10. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP 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.
No Committee reports for this meeting.
11. Charro Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat
12. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioner Hope Boatright
13. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Dustin Cloutier
14. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine
15. Veterans Memorial Park Committee
Commissioner Kristy Caldwell
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16. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee
Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat
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
December 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Satine seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 7:22 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, November 07, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Paul Fushille, Chair
Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair
Olivia Barnard
Hope Boatright
Kristy Caldwell
Dustin Cloutier
Tara Satine
Joe Wright
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz
Aquatics & Athletics Manager Mack Rusick
DSRP Program Coordinator Caylie Houchin
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
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 October 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission
regular meeting minutes.
a. October 3, 2022
b. October 13, 2022
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the Garry Childs Memorial signage to be placed in
Charro Ranch Park.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting
calendar.
4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding proposed
amendment to the FY2023 Parks & Community Services budget.
5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to regarding proposed Parks & Community
Services Sponsorship Program.
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.
6. Parks & Community Services Report
Andrew Binz, PCS Director
7. Aquatics & Athletics Report
Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Programs Manager
8. Community Events Report
Caylie Houchin, Community Events Coordinator
9. Farmers Market Report
Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager
10. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report
Emily Nelson, DSRP 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
12. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioner Hope Boatright
13. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Dustin Cloutier
14. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine
15. Veterans Memorial Park Committee
Commissioner Kristy Caldwell
16. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee
Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat
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 Commission Meetings
December 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
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 November 4, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.
City Secretary
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