Farmers Market Committee Regular Meeting 04/18/2024 10:00 AM 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Committee Members
Gouri Johannsen, Chair
Marianne Simmons, Vice Chair
Nikki Dahlin
Erika Fritz
Janet Musgrove
Sherrie Parks
Teresa Strube
Claudia Oney

Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz

PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS

A member of the public that wishes to address the Board 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 Board that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed three (3) minutes each to speak and 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 Board must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if eight (8) copies are not provided, the Board 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.

BUSINESS AGENDA

• 1.Discuss and consider Appeal by Southwest Farms regarding dismissal from the Dripping Springs Farmers Market.

REPORTS

• 2.Farmers Market Manager Report
  Charlie Reed, Market Manager

• 3.Farmers Market Budget Report

VENDOR APPLICATIONS

• 4.Discuss and consider possible action regarding Farmers Market Vendor Applications.

  a. Dad’s Best Hummus, Applicant George Abide
  b. Wood Noza, Applicants Ricardo and Brisia Espinoza
  c. The Song I-cing, Applicant Christen Smith
  d. Ottoman Foods, Applicant Arnes Hodzic
  e. Gelatina (nee, “Gelee”), Applicant Farahday Morgan

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Farmers Market Committee Meetings
May 16, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
June 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
July 18, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

City Council Meetings
May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

ADJOURN