City Council & Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 3, 2024
Agenda
City Council & Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership
Board Room, 300 Sportsplex Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Tuesday, December 03, 2024, at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
City Council Members
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
City Secretary Diana Boone
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
Human Resources Director Chad Winburn
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public that wishes to address the City Council 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 City Council 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 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 City Council must present
the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least seven (7) copies; if seven (7) copies
are not provided, the City Council 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 Mayor may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of
existing policy, or direction or referral to staff.
PRESENTATION
1. Presentation of award to Constable Ron Hood for his years of service to the Emergency
Management Committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be acted upon in a single motion and are considered to be ministerial or routine.
No separate discussion or action on these items will be held unless pulled at the request of a member of
the City Council or City staff.
2. Approval of the November 19, 2024 City Council meeting minutes.
3. Approval of the appointment of Dave Graham and the reappointment of Bob Luddy,
Scott Collard, and Dillon Polk to the Emergency Management Committee for a term
ending January 1, 2027.
BUSINESS AGENDA
4. Discuss and consider termination of Sign Permit for Citgo pole sign located at Dripping
Springs Grocery, 601 Hwy 290 W. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
5. Discuss and consider approval of the Building Inspector Apprentice Job Description.
Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
6. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to
clarify and enhance the operations and governance of the Farmers
Market. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks
a. Staff Report
b. Public Hearing
c. Ordinance
7. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Resolution Supporting Hays County's RM 12 at RM
150 Roundabout Application for 2024 CAMPO Carbon Reduction Program
Funding. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council 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.
8. Consultation with City Attorney related to opioid lawsuits. Consultation with Attorney,
551.071
9. Consultation with Attorney and Deliberation Regarding Real Property related to TIRZ
Priority Projects and Other Potential Strategic Real Property Acquisitions. Consultation
with Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation Regarding Real Property, 551.072
10. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water
Reclamation Project, Wastewater, and Amendment 2 Permits, Wastewater Service Area
and Agreements, Water Service, Wastewater Fees, Wastewater Infrastructure
Agreements, facility liability coverage, and related items. Consultation with Attorney,
551.071
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
January 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
January 21, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission, & Committee Meetings
December 9, 2024, TIRZ No.1 & No.2 Board, at 4:00 p.m.
December 9, 2024, Founders Day Commission, at 6:30 pm
December 10, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission, 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
November 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Diana Boone, City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Request for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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