Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, May 01, 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 6:01 p.m. Commission Members present were: Paul Fushille, Chair Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair Olivia Barnard Kristy Caldwell Dustin Cloutier Tara Satine Joe Wright Commission Member absent was: Hope Boatright City Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz Public Works Director Aaron Reed Aquatics and Athletics Manager Mack Rusick 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. Parks & Recreation Commission May 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 Tina Atkins, Master Naturalist, spoke about submitting a proposal to have bird identification signs posted at the DSRP and Charro Ranch Park with a $1,100 grant received, 6” square signs with color pictures of both female and male birds would be proposed. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the April 3, 2023 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to approve the March 6, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. BUSINESS Chair Fushille grouped Business Items #2 & #3 together for consideration. Aaron presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the resolutions. 2. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution of Support for a Grant Application to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Creation of Pedestrian Connections from the Founders Ridge Subdivision to DSISD Elementary School, Dripping Springs Ranch Park, and Surrounding Area. Filed as Resolution No. 2023-PRC01 3. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution of Support for a Grant Application to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Creation of Pedestrian Connections from Mercer St. to Ranch Road 12 and Surrounding Area. Filed as Resolution No. 2023-PRC02 A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve of a Resolution of Support for a Grant Application to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Creation of Pedestrian Connections from the Founders Ridge Subdivision to DSISD Elementary School, Dripping Springs Ranch Park, and Surrounding Area as well as to approve of a Resolution of Support for a Grant Application to the Texas Department of Transportation for the Creation of Pedestrian Connections from Mercer St. to Ranch Road 12 and Surrounding Area. Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission budget recommendation. A motion was made by Commissioner Caldwell to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission budget recommendation with an adjustment to the bottom-line total for Utilities from $59,000 to $49,000. Commissioner Satine seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. Parks & Recreation Commission May 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 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. 5. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director 6. Aquatics & Athletics Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager 7. Community Events Report Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator 8. Farmers Market Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager 9. 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. 10. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Kristy Caldwell 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 Joe Wright 14. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille, and Matthew Fougerat 15. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Tara Satine Parks & Recreation Commission May 1, 2023 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 June 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. July 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. August 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission May 1, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4