Parks & Recreation Commission Regular Meeting 02/21/2024 06:00 PM 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas

CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL

Commission Members
Paul Fushille, Chair
Matt Fougerat, Vice Chair
Hope Boatright
Kristy Caldwell
Olivia Barnard
Dustin Cloutier
Joe Wright
Christian Krueger

Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
DSRP Program Coordinator Caylie Houchin
Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman

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 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 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.Approval of the January 17, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission regular meeting minutes.

• 01.17.24 -- PRC DRAFT Minutes.pdf (0.06 MB)

BUSINESS AGENDA

• 2.Discuss and consider approval of the construction of a Founders Memorial Park monument sign by Cannon Ranch at the intersection of Ranch Road 12 and Founders Park Road.

• Staff Report FMP Sign by Cannon Ranch 02.16.2024.pdf (0.13 MB)
• RR12 Sign Exhibit_For City Review.pdf (2.19 MB)

• 3.Discuss and consider possible action regarding an Eagle Scout Project for the installation of a Chimney Swift Tower at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Applicant: Cadel Beasley

• Staff Report -Cadel Beasly Eagle Scout Project.pdf (0.13 MB)
• CityofDSTX_donation_form.pdf (0.14 MB)
• Proposed Chimney Swift Tower Location.pdf (0.83 MB)
• Please_Sign_Eagle_Scout_Proposal_Forms_[Cadel.pdf (1.30 MB)

• 4.Discuss and consider City Council recommendation regarding Amendments to Youth Programs Standards of Care, Parks and Community Services Ordinance Division 3.

• 02.21.2024 PRC Standard of Care Staff Report.pdf (0.12 MB)
• Youth Programs Standard of Care Ordinance.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Standards of Care 2024 Edits. 01.16.2024 Redlined.pdf (0.07 MB)
• SB 212 1995.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.Discuss and consider the appointment of a Budget Committee for Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Recommendation.

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.

• 6.Parks & Community Services Director's Report
  Andy Binz, PCS Director

• Directors Report and Performance Measures Report .pdf (2.93 MB)

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 & Fougerat

• 8.Dripping Springs Ranch Park Committee
  Commissioner Boatright

• 9.Founders Memorial Park Committee
  Commissioners Barnard & Wright

• 10.Rathgeber Natural Resource Park
  Commissioners Caldwell, Fushille & Fougerat

• 11.Sports & Recreation Park Committee
  Commissioners Cloutier & Krueger

• 12.Veterans Memorial Park Committee
  Commissioner 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), 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
March 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
April 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.

City Council Meetings
April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 21, 2024, 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 February 16, 2024 at 3:30 PM.