Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 20, 2026
Agenda
Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs City Hall
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas
Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Paul Fushille, Chair
Kristy Caldwell, Vice Chair
Hope Boatright
Olivia Barnard
Tyson Joe
Thomas Lengel
Larry Lane
Ryan Strittmatter
Taylor Houston
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Parks & Community Services Assistant Director Emily Nelson
Deputy City Secretary Maverick Coleman
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.
MINUTES
1. Consider approval of the April 15, 2026 Parks & Recreation Commission regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discussion and possible action to approve a Men’s Adult Softball Field Use Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Logan Lilly.
3. Presentation, discussion, and possible action on the recommendation to City Council for
the Parks & Community Services and Stephenson Building FY 2027 Budgets.
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.
4. 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.
5. Arrowhead Park
Commissioners: Houston, Lengel, and Boatright
6. Charro Ranch Park
Commissioners: Fushille and Lengel
7. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
Commissioners: Boatright and Lengel
8. Founders Memorial Park Committee
Commissioners: Houston, Lane, and Joe
9. Rathgeber Natural Resource Park
Commissioners: Strittmatter, Caldwell, Fushille and Barnard
10. Sports & Recreation Park Committee
Commissioners: Strittmatter, Lane, and Joe
11. Veterans Memorial Park Committee
Commissioners: Caldwell and Fushille
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings
June 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
July 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
August 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
September 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
June 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
June 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
July 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
July 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
August 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on May 13,
2026 at 4:30 PM.
Maverick D. Coleman, Deputy City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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