Parks & Recreation Commission Special Meeting
Special MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 16, 2020
Minutes
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members present were:
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Eric Henline
Wade King
Matthew Zarbaugh
Commission Members absent were:
Robbie Zamora, Chair
Eric Russell, Vice Chair
Amber Ballman
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
Parks Planning Consultant Brent Luck
Planning Consultant Robyn Miga
With a quorum of the Commission present, Commissioner Henline called the meeting to order at 6:03
p.m.
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PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the Commission’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the Commission. It is the request of the Commission that members
of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
BUSINESS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding Amendments to the Parkland Dedication
Ordinance.
Robyn Miga and Brent Luck gave a presentation on proposed amendments to the Parkland
Dedication Ordinance which is on file.
The Commission discussed the amendments and offered their feedback.
No action was taken on this item.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into
executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Parks and
Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session
in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
The Commission did not meet in Executive Session.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Fougerat to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This special meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
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Agenda
PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, November 16, 2020 at 6:00 PM
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate.
Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information
below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Parks & Recreation Commission respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be
disabled unless you are a member of the Commission. City staff, consultants and presenters, please
enable your microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission.
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Robbie Zamora, Chair
Eric Russell, Vice Chair
Matthew Fougerat
Paul Fushille
Eric Henline
Wade King
Matthew Zarbaugh
Amber Ballman
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
Parks Planning Consultant Brent Luck
Planning Consultant Robyn Miga
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the Commission’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the Commission. It is the request of the Commission that members
of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
BUSINESS
1. Presentation and discussion regarding Amendments to the Parkland Dedication
Ordinance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Parks and Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into
executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Parks and
Recreation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session
in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any
Commissioner for absence from this meeting.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration,
and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be
gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government
Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on November 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
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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