Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, January 12, 2023 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 6:02 p.m. Commission Members present were: Paul Fushille, Chair (left at 6:52 p.m.) Olivia Barnard Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell Dustin Cloutier Tara Satine Commission Member absent were: Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair Joe Wright Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson 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. MINUTES Parks & Recreation Commission January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4  1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 5, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to approve the December 5, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding amendment to the FY2023 Parks & Community Services budget related to the purchase and installation of video cameras at Founders Memorial Park Pool. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the budget amendment. A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to recommend City Council approval of an Amendment to the FY2023 Parks & Community Services budget related to the purchase and installation of video cameras at Founders Memorial Park Pool. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 3. Update and discussion regarding the Dripping Springs Skatepark. This item was postponed to the February 6, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular 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. 4. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director 5. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager 6. Farmers Market Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager 7. Aquatics & Athletics Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager 8. Community Events Report Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator PARKS STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS Parks & Recreation Commission January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 The following reports relate to the administration of the City's Parks. The Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken. 9. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Kristy Caldwell Commissioner Caldwell completed her park tour December 13, 2023. 10. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat No report at this time. 11. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright No report at this time. 12. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Joe Wright Commissioner Barnard completer her tour of Founders Park December 15, 2023. 13. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine No report at this time. 14. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille and Matthew Fougerat No 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 January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings February 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. March 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. April 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings January 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Satine to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission January 12, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4