Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, March 06, 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 6:03 p.m. Commission Members present were: Paul Fushille, Chair Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair Olivia Barnard Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell Dustin Cloutier Tara Satine Joe Wright (arrived @ 6:04 p.m.) Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz City Treasurer Shawn Cox Aquatics & Athletics Manager Mack Rusick Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman 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. Dennis Baldwin, Nifa Kaniga, Taylor Van De Walle, Zain Khan, Walt Bristol, Margo Stewart, and Stephanie Meyer spoke regarding the life of Dorian Kweller and requested that the city consider naming the Dripping Springs Skate Park in honor of his life. Parks & Recreation Commission March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 The Commission directed staff to review city policy and procedure regarding the naming of city parks and to provide an action item for consideration at the next Parks & Recreation Commission meeting on April 3, 2023. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the February 6, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Satine to approve the February 6, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Presentation and discussion on the Parks & Recreation Commission 2024 Budget. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff will meet with the PRC Budget Sub-Committee to discuss any budget recommendations by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Shawn Cox addressed budget questions from the Commissioners. 3. Discuss and consider approval of the installment of informational signage for the chimney swift tower at Dripping Springs Ranch Park by Alexander Seshan for his Boy Scout Project. Alexander Seshan was not in attendance, Andy Binz will continue working with Alexander and final design will go to City administration for review. No action was taken. 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. Aquatics & Athletics Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager 6. Community Events Report Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator 7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center Report Emily Nelson, DSRP Manager 8. Farmers Market Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager Parks & Recreation Commission March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 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. 9. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Kristy Caldwell 10. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat 11. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright 12. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Joe Wright 13. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine 14. 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 April 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. May 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission March 6, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4