Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Monday, December 04, 2023, at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Vice Chair Fougerat called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commission Members present were: Matt Fougerat, Vice Chair Hope Boatright Olivia Barnard Dustin Cloutier Joe Wright Commission Members absent were: Paul Fushille, Chair Kristy Caldwell Christian Krueger Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Public Works Director Aaron Reed Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who wishes to address the Commission regarding items on the posted agenda may do so at Presentation of Citizens. For items posted with a Public Hearing, the Commission requests that members of the public hold their comments until the item is presented for consideration. Members of the public wishing to address matters not listed on the posted agenda may do so at Presentation of Citizens. Speakers are allotted two (2) minutes each and 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. Speakers are encouraged to sign in to speak, but it is not required. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens. Dripping Springs residents, Justin Cornett, and Kyle Shaffer, spoke regarding their concerns about the softball fields behind HEB. They expressed their opinion that the fields are neglected and there are no clear expectations for field use, especially for parking. They would appreciate clear communication as to what the usage fees go toward and what can be done to address their concerns about the condition of the fields. Parks & Recreation Commission December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Approval of the November 6, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the November 6, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Presentation and update by Aaron Reed, Director of Public Works, on the irrigation of the athletic fields at Sports and Recreation Park and Founders Memorial Park. Aaron Reed provided an update on the status of irrigation of the athletic fields, staff report is on file. Construction is anticipated to take about nine months; therefore, lines are projected to be in place by this time next year. 3. Discuss and consider the appointment of two Parks & Recreation Commissioners to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Committee. A motion was made by Commissioner Wright to appoint Commissioner Barnard and Commissioner Cloutier to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan Committee. Commissioner Barnard seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES REPORTS Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action shall be taken. 4. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director PARKS 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. 5. Charro Ranch Park Commissioners Fushille & Fougerat 6. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Boatright 7. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Barnard & Wright 8. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Fougerat Parks & Recreation Commission December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  9. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Cloutier & Krueger 10. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Caldwell EXECUTIVE SESSION The City of Dripping Springs Parks & Recreation Commission 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). Items listed elsewhere in the agenda may be added to the Executive Agenda. The Commission may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session, and no action shall be taken during the Executive Session. The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings January 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. February 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. March 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. December 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. January 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. January 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission December 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3