Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, October 02, 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 Matthew Fougerat, Vice Chair Olivia Barnard Dustin Cloutier Christian Krueger Joe Wright (left @ 7:03 p.m.) Commission Members absent were: Hope Boatright Kristy Caldwell City Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman DSRP Program Coordinator Caylie Houchin 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. Parks & Recreation Commission October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 MINUTES 1. Approval of the August 28, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to approve the August 28, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting calendar. Cathy Gieselman presented the staff report which is on file. Two calendar options were presented, either to remain on the first Monday of the month or to meet the third Thursday of each month. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve the 2024 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting calendar to remain on the first Monday of each month and to accept the rescheduled holiday dates as suggested. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 3. Discuss and consider a recommendation regarding Rules Signage to be displayed at the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Vice Chair Fougerat to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding Rules Signage to be displayed at the Dorian Zev Kweller Memorial Skatepark. Commissioner Barnard seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Amendments to Chapter 16; Article 16.02: Parks and Recreation Code of Ordinances. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding amendments to Chapter 16; Article 16.02: Parks and Recreation Code of Ordinances. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider approval of the Rock Snake community activity at Sports and Recreation Park. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve the Rock Snake community activity at Sports and Recreation Park. Commissioner Krueger seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. Parks & Recreation Commission October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  6. Discuss and consider approval of possible staff direction on current and future projects within the parks system. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve putting a hold on accepting any new projects within the parks system until after January 1, 2024. Commissioner Cloutier 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. 7. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director 8. Aquatics & Athletics Report Mack Rusick, Aquatics & Athletics Manager 9. Community Events Report Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator 10. Farmers Market Report Charlie Reed, Farmers Market Manager 11. 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 reports provided. 12. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Kristy Caldwell 13. Charro Ranch Park Committee Commissioners Paul Fushille and Matt Fougerat 14. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Hope Boatright 15. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Olivia Barnard and Joe Wright 16. Rathgeber Natural Resources Park Committee Commissioners Kristy Caldwell, Paul Fushille, and Matthew Fougerat Parks & Recreation Commission October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4  17. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Dustin Cloutier and Christian Krueger 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 November 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. December 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Fougerat seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission October 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4