Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & 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 Hope Boatright Olivia Barnard Dustin Cloutier Joe Wright Christian Krueger Commission Members absent were: Kristy Caldwell Matt Fougerat, Vice Chair Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Parks Maintenance Manager Patrick Baglietto Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the Commission on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Commission that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Commission must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least nine (9) copies; if nine (9) copies are not provided, the Commission will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. Parks & Recreation Commission January 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Approval of the December 4, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Cloutier to approve the December 4, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2024 swim season. Andy Binz presented the staff report which is on file. Noted was the correction to the total amount due to City = $17,857.50. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve of a recommendation to City Council regarding a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash TAAF Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2024 swim season. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. PARKS & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORTS Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action shall be taken. 3. Parks & Community Services Report Andrew Binz, PCS Director Andy Binz introduced the new Parks Maintenance Manager Patrick Baglietto. Andy provided Director’s report and presentation which are on file. Emily Nelson provided DSRP report which is on file. 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. 4. Charro Ranch Park Commissioners Fushille & Fougerat 5. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Boatright 6. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Barnard & Wright Parks & Recreation Commission January 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  7. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Fougerat 8. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Cloutier & Krueger Commissioner Cloutier provided an update on the status of the timeline for the effluent wastewater line. The anticipated timeline is 6 months to Sports Park and another 3 months to get to Founder’s Park. 9. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Caldwell CLOSED SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. The Commission did not meet in Closed Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings February 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. March 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. April 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings January 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. incorrect date February 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. February 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. March 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Krueger to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Wright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission January 17, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3