Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center 1042 Event Center Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, February 19, 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 6:00 p.m. Commission Members Present: Paul Fushille, Chair Kristy Caldwell, Vice Chair Olivia Barnard Tyson Joe Thomas Lengel Bryant Scheppler Commission Members Absent: Hope Boatright Christian Krueger Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson DSRP Manager Lily Sellers Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani City Secretary Diana Boone Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian 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. Consider approval of the January 15, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Vice Chair Caldwell, to approve the January 15, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider approval of the purchase and installation of a memorial rock for Sue Harding to be placed in Charro Ranch Park. A motion was made by Vice Chair Caldwell and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to approve the memorial rock for Sue Harding at Charro Ranch Park. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. 3. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2025 swim season. A motion was made by Vice Chair Caldwell and seconded by Commissioner Bernard, to recommend approval of a Use Agreement with the Tiger Splash Swim Team for the use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2025 swim season. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding Amendments to the Standards of Care Ordinance, Division 3. Youth Programs' Standards of Care, Article 16.02 Parks and Recreation, Chapter 16 Public Ways and Places. A motion was made by Commissioner Bernard and seconded by Vice Chair Caldwell, to recommend approval of the Standards of Care Ordinance Division 3. Youth Programs' Standards of Care, Article 16.02 Parks and Recreation, Chapter 16 Public Ways and Places. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider a recommendation to staff regarding improvements to the restrooms at Founders Memorial Park and Sports & Recreation Park. A motion was made by Chair Fushille and seconded by Commissioner Bernard, to recommend the removal of bathroom improvements to Founders Memorial Park and Sports & Recreation Park and move it for consideration to the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. 6. Discuss and consider a recommendation to City Council regarding the installation of a new fence between Rob Shelton Blvd and the soccer fields at Sports & Recreation Park and additional improvements to the existing fencing within the park. A motion was made by Commissioner Joe and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to recommend approval of the installation of a new fence between Rob Shelton Blvd and the  soccer fields at Sports & Recreation Park and additional improvements to the existing fencing within the park, not to exceed $30,000. The motion 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. 7. 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. 8. Charro Ranch Park Commissioners: Fushille and Lengel 9. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioners: Boatright and Lengel 10. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners: Barnard, Schleppler, and Joe 11. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners: Caldwell, Fushille and Barnard 12. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners: Krueger, Schleppler, and Joe 13. Veterans Memorial Park Committee Commissioners: Caldwell Reports are informational, no action was taken. 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 Lengel and seconded by Chair Fushille, to adjourn the meeting. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 6 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.