Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting

Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of commissioners present, Chair Fushille called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Commission Members present were: Paul Fushille, Chair Hope Boatright Olivia Barnard Thomas Lengel Bryant Scheppler Ryan Strittmatter Commission Members absent were: Kristy Caldwell, Vice Chair Tyson Joe Taylor Houston Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz City Secretary Diana Boone 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 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 November 19, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Scheppler and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to approve the November 19, 2025 Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Discussion and possible action on a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2026 swim season. A motion was made by Commissioner Barnard and seconded by Commissioner Boatright, to approve a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Tiger Splash Swim Team related to use of the Founders Memorial Pool for the 2026 swim season. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. 3. Discussion and possible action on a Women’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hillary Armstrong. A motion was made by Commissioner Boatright and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to approve a Women’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hillary Armstrong. The motion carried unanimously 6 to 0. 4. Discussion and possible action on a Men’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lilly. A motion was made by Commissioner Lengel and seconded by Commissioner Boatright, to approve a Men’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lilly. 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. 5. Presentation on the City of Dripping Springs Bird City Texas recertification. Johnna Krantz, Community Events Coordinator 6. 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. 7. Charro Ranch Park Commissioners: Fushille and Lengel 8. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee Commissioners: Boatright and Lengel 9. Founders Memorial Park Committee Commissioners: Barnard, Schleppler, and Joe 10. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park Commissioners: Caldwell, Fushille and Barnard 11. Sports & Recreation Park Committee Commissioners: Krueger, Schleppler, and Joe 12. 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), 551.0761 (Deliberation Regarding Critical Infrastructure Facility), 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 Boatright and seconded by Commissioner Lengel, to adjourn the meeting. The Motion passed unanimously 6 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.