Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center 1042 Event Center Dr. – Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, September 18, 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 6:07 p.m. Commission Members Paul Fushille, Chair Kristy Caldwell, Vice Chair (arrived at 6:20 p.m.) Olivia Barnard Tyson Joe Christian Krueger (arrived at 6:48 p.m.) Bryant Scheppler Hope Boatright (absent) Thomas Lengel (absent) Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Council Member Travis Crow DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani 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 regarding issues not on the agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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. MINUTES 1. Approval of the August 21, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard and seconded by Commissioner Scheppler, to approve the August 21, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council to approve a lease agreement with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2933 and American Legion Post 290 for use of the “Triangle” at Veterans Memorial Park. Andy Binz presented this item. Presentation is on file. A motion was made by Chair Fushille and seconded by Commissioner Barnard, to recommend approval to City Council for a lease agreement with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2933 and American Legion Post 290 for use of the “Triangle” at Veterans Memorial Park. The motion to approve carried unanimously 4 to 0. Vice Chair Caldwell arrived at 6:20 p.m. 3. Discussion and consider a recommendation to City Council to approve the proposed updates to the fees listed in Section 9: Parks & Community Services in the Master Fee Schedule. Andy Binz presented this item. Presentation is on file. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard and seconded by Vice Chair Caldwell, to recommend approval of the proposed updates to the fees listed in Section 9: Parks & Community Services in the Master Fee Schedule. The motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Commissioner Krueger arrived at 6:48 p.m. 4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council on Parkland Development and Dedication fees from the Ariza 290 West development. Andy Binz presented this item. Presentation is on file. No action taken. 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.  5. 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. 6. Charro Ranch Park Commissioners Fushille & Lengel 7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioner Boatright & Lengel 8. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners Barnard, Scheppler, & Joe 9. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Barnard 10. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners Krueger, Scheppler, & Joe 11. 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. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Scheppler and seconded by Chair Fushille to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 6 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.