Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, December 05, 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 Olivia Barnard Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell (arrived at 6:21 p.m.) Dustin Cloutier Joe Wright (arrived at 6:06 p.m.) Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Aquatics & Athletics Manager Mack Rusick Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz DSRP Program Coordinator Caylie Houchin 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. No one spoke during Presentations of Citizens. Parks & Recreation Commission December 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 5 MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the November 7, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve the November 7, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding 2023 Legislative Priorities. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. The Commission recommended staff include support of funding from “Rainey Day Funds” for additional for Parks related to conservation, acquisition and easements. 3. Discuss and consider the appointment of Parks & Recreation Commission members to the Development Agreement Working Groups for the Hilltop Vista (Cannon East) and the Cannon Commercial/Multi-Use Project (Oryx). Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Via unanimous consent, the Commission appointed the following members: • Hilltop Vista (Cannon East): Matthew Fougerat • Cannon Commercial/Multi-Use Project (Oryx): Paul Fushille and Joe Wright 4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2023 swim season. Mack Rusick presented the staff report which is on file. James Landrum, Tiger Splash Board President, spoke requesting an additional five percent (5%) discount. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to recommend City Council approval of a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2023 swim season with and additional five percent (5%) added to the City Admin Non-Profit Discount. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider approval of changing the frequency of the Parks & Recreation Commission meetings for 2023 from the first Monday of each month to the third Monday of each month. Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Parks & Recreation Commission December 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5  A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to deny approval of changing the frequency of the Parks & Recreation Commission meetings for 2023 from the first Monday of each month to the third Monday of each month, and to reschedule the January 2, 2023, meeting to January 12, 2023. Commissioner Caldwell 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. 6. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director 7. Aquatics & Athletics Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager 8. Community Events Report Johnna Krantz, 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. Via unanimous consent, Commissioner Wright was appointed to replace Commissioner Cloutier on the Founders Park Committee. 11. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat Chair Fushille reported that there is an upcoming workday at Charro Park. 12. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright Commissioner Boatright reported on her fantastic tour of the Ranch Park and Event Center with DSRP Board Chair Todd Purcell, DSRP Manager Emily Nelson and DSRP Assistant Manager Lily Sellars. Chair Fushille reported on an upcoming BioBlitz at the Ranch Park to catalog species of birds, plants, and insects. Parks & Recreation Commission December 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5  13. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Dustin Cloutier Nothing to report at this time. 14. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine Commissioner Cloutier reported on his great tour of the Sports& Recreation Park, and mentioned an incident regarding a motorcycle operating on park grounds. 15. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Kristy Caldwell Noting to report at this time. 16. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat Noting 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Meetings 2023 Meetings TBD City Council Meetings December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Caldwell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission December 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 Parks & Recreation Commission December 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5