Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum present, Vice Chair Fougerat called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Commission Members present were: Matt Fougerat, Vice Chair Hope Boatright Olivia Barnard Dustin Cloutier Joe Wright (arrived @ 6:27 p.m.) Christian Krueger (arrived @ 6:05 p.m.) Commission Members absent were: Paul Fushille, Chair Kristy Caldwell Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox City Attorney Laura Mueller Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Aquatics Manager Lina Daugvilaite City Secretary Andrea Cunningham 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. Parks & Recreation Commission March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 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. Laura Mueller introduced the new Deputy City Attorney, Aniz Alani. MINUTES 1. Approval of the February 21, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright to approve the February 21, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to City Council regarding an amendment to the fiscal year 2024 budget. Shawn Cox presented the FY 2024 Proposed Budget Amendment #5. Report is on file. Staff recommends approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to approve of recommendation to City Council to increase budget for signage at Sports and Recreation Park and the amendment to fiscal year 2024 budget. Commissioner Cloutier seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendation. Shawn Cox reviewed the Budget calendar and will forward it to Commission. No action taken. 4. Eclipse Update by Lisa Sullivan, People & Communications Director. Lisa Sullivan provided a presentation on the Eclipse. Report is on file. Andy Binz discussed Parks staffing levels, trash, keeping restrooms clean, and primitive and RV camping at DSRP. 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. Parks & Recreation Commission March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  5. Parks & Community Services Director's Report Andy Binz, PCS Director Andy Binz provided the Director’s report which is on file. Andy introduced the new Aquatics Manager, Lina Daugvilaite and Lina provided a brief rundown of her previous experience. 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. 6. Charro Ranch Park Commissioners Fushille & Fougerat 7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Boatright 8. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Barnard & Wright 9. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Fougerat 10. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Cloutier & Krueger 11. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioner Caldwell Andy Binz noted that all parks tours have been completed. 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. Parks & Recreation Commission March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 UPCOMING MEETINGS Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings April 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. June 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. City Council Meetings April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Boatright seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:43 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission March 20, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4