Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commissioners present, Chair Fushille called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members Present Paul Fushille, Chair Kristy Caldwell, Vice Chair (arrived @ 6:04 p.m.) Hope Boatright Olivia Barnard Christian Krueger Thomas Lengel Bryant Scheppler Commission Members Absent Tyson Joe Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson City Secretary Diana Boone City Attorney Laura Mueller 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. Parks & Recreation Commission May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Approval of the April 16, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Commissioner Barnard to approve the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously 6 to 0. Vice Chair Calwell arrived after the motion was made. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discuss and consider approval of the Men’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lily. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard and seconded by Commissioner Lengel to approve the Men’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lily. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. 3. Presentation, discussion, and consideration of possible action on Phase 2 of the Stars of Dripping Springs community art initiative. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard and seconded by Commissioner Boatright to approve Phase 2 of the Stars at Dripping Springs community initiative with a recommendation that each star reflect a theme related to the park. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. 4. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution or Letter of Support for the City's TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant Application for an ADA Transition Plan. Items 4 and 5 were presented together and action was combined. A motion was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Commissioner Scheppler, to approve letter of support for the City's TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant Applications. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. 5. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution or Letter of Support for the City's TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant Application for Citywide High Visibility Crosswalks. Items 4 and 5 were presented together and action was combined. A motion was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Commissioner Scheppler, to approve letter of support for the City's TxDOT Transportation Alternatives Grant Applications. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 to 0. Parks & Recreation Commission May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4  6. Presentation, discussion, and consideration of a recommendation to City Council on the Parks & Recreation Commission FY 2026 Budget. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to approve a recommendation to City Council on the Parks & Recreation Commission FY 2026 Budget with Sports and Recreation Park lighting phases in the following priority order: phase 4, phase 3, phase 1, phase 2, phase 5. The motion to approve carried unanimously 7 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 No action was taken. Report is on file. 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. No action was 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, Scheppler, and Joe 11. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners: Caldwell, Fushille and Barnard 12. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners: Krueger, Scheppler, and Joe 13. 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 Parks & Recreation Commission May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 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. A motion was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Commissioner Boatright, to go into Closed Session for item 14 under section 551.071 and 551.072. The motion carried unanimously 7 to 0. Closed Session started at 7:25 p.m. and ended at 7:59 p.m. No action was taken during Closed Session. 14. Deliberation regarding real property and consultation with attorney related to commercial park facilities. (551.071 Consultation with Attorney; 551.072 Real Property). ADJOURN A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Commissioner Boatright and seconded by Commissioner Lengel. The motion to adjourn carried unanimously 7 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission May 21, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4