Farmers Market Association Board Regular Meeting 07/15/2021 10:00 AM Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Board Members
Gouri Johannsen, Chair
Marianne Simmons, Vice Chair
Teresa Strube, Secretary
David Vincent
Nikki Dahlin
Claudia Oney
Janet Musgrove

Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
Farmers Market Specialist Johnna Krantz
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian

PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS

A member of the public who desires to address the Board 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 Board's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained with in 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 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 Board. It is the request of the Board 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. Speaker are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for the City Secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.

MINUTES

• 1.Discuss and consider approval of the June 17, 2021, Farmers Market Association Board regular meeting minutes.

REPORTS

• 2.Parks & Community Services June 2021 Director Report
  Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director

• 3.Market Manager's June 2021 Report
  Charlie Reed, Market Manger 

MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

• 4.Discuss and consider possible action regarding the implementation of the Friends of Dripping Springs Farmers Market Program.

• 5.Discuss and consider possible action regarding Reusable Bags at the Farmers Market.

• 6.Discussion regarding Welcome Bags for new residents.

MARKET VENUE

• 7.Update and discussion regarding the Farmers Market Subcommittee Report.

SPONSORSHIPS AND GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE

• 8.Discuss and consider possible action regarding alternate venue locations for the Farmers Market. 

OTHER BUSINESS

• 9.Discuss and consider approval of the Vendor Application for Bubbs Seltzer / Barrett's Coffee.

• 10.Discuss and consider approval of the Vendor Application for Lindsay's Apothecary, LLC.

• 11.Discuss and consider approval of the Vendor Application for Vista Brewing.

• 12.Discuss and consider approval of the Vendor Application for Kim's Farmacy, LLC.

• 13.Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Amendments to the Farmers Market Association Board Ordinance.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The Farmers Market Association Board 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 Farmers Market Association Board for the City of Drippings Springs may act upon any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Farmers Market Association Board Meetings
August 19, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
September 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
October 21, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

City Council Meetings
July 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. (Special Budget Meeting)
July 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
July 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (Special Budget Meeting)
August 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.

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.

I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on July 9, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.