Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 17, 2024
Minutes
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, July 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 6:00 p.m.
Commission Members
Paul Fushille, Chair
Thomas Lengel
Hope Boatright
Kristy Caldwell
Olivia Barnard
Dustin Cloutier
Christian Krueger (absent)
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Travis Crow
City Secretary Diana Boone
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
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 speakregarding issues not on the
agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 seven (7) copies; if seven (7) 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 the Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Approval of the June 20, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard and seconded by Commissioner Lengel to
approve the June 20, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission meeting minutes.
The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
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.
2. Parks & Community Services Director's Report
Andy Binz, PCS Director
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz presented the Director's Report. Presentation
is on file. No action was taken.
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.
3. Charro Ranch Park
Commissioners Fushille & Fougerat
4. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioner Boatright
5. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioners Barnard & Wright
6. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park
Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Fougerat
7. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners Cloutier & Krueger
8. 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
August 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
October 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
The motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Boatright and seconded by
Commissioner Caldwell. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Agenda
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Paul Fushille, Chair
Thomas Lengel
Hope Boatright
Kristy Caldwell
Olivia Barnard
Dustin Cloutier
Christian Krueger
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Travis Crow
City Secretary Diana Boone
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
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 speakregarding issues not on the
agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 seven (7) copies; if seven (7) 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.
MINUTES
1. Approval of the June 20, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission regular meeting
minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
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.
2. Parks & Community Services Director's Report
Andy Binz, PCS Director
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.
3. Charro Ranch Park
Commissioners Fushille & Fougerat
4. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioner Boatright
5. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioners Barnard & Wright
6. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park
Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Fougerat
7. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners Cloutier & Krueger
8. 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
August 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
October 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on July 12,
2024 at 4:00 PM.
Diana Boone, City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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