Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center 1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of Commissioners present, Chair Fushille called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission Members Present: Paul Fushille, Chair Hope Boatright Olivia Barnard Tyson Joe Thomas Lengel Bryant Scheppler Commission MembersAbsent: Kristy Caldwell, Vice Chair Christian Krueger Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz City Secretary Diana Boone Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson DSRP Manager Lily Sellers 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 November 20, 2024 Parks & Recreation meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Scheppler and seconded by Commissioner Barnard, to approve the November 20, 2024 minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to City Council regarding the Use Agreement for the Sports & Recreation Park Adult Softball Fields between the City of Dripping Springs and Hillary Armstrong for the Women’s Adult Softball League. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to approve a recommendation to City Council for the Use Agreement for the Sports & Recreation Park Adult Softball Fields between the City of Dripping Springs and Hillary Armstrong for the Women’s Adult Softball League. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. 3. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to City Council regarding the Use Agreement for the Sports and Recreation Park Adult Softball Fields between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lilly for the Men’s Adult Softball League. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright and seconded by Commissioner Barnard, to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding the Use Agreement for the Sports and Recreation Park Adult Softball Fields between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lilly for the Men’s Adult Softball League. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider approval of a recommendation to City Council regarding an ordinance amending Article 16.02 Parks and Recreation in the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, regarding electric bicycles in parks. A motion was made by Chair Fushille and seconded by Commissioner Boatright, to approve a recommendation to City Council regarding an ordinance amending Article 16.02 Parks and Recreation in the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, regarding electric bicycles in parks. The motion to approve 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. 5. Parks & Community Services Director's Report Andy Binz, PCS Director This item was presented by Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz. The report is intended for informational purposes only, no action was taken. Report is included in the agenda packet posted on the city website. 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 and Lengel 7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioners: Boatright and Lengel 8. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners: Barnard, Schleppler, and Joe 9. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners: Caldwell, Fushille and Barnard 10. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners: Krueger, Schleppler, and Joe 11. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioners: 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 to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Commissioner Joe. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 6 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 6:46 p.m.