City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 18, 2014
Minutes
Minutes of Regular Meeting
City Council
City of Dripping Springs
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of City of Dripping Springs was held Tuesday, March 18,
2014, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor & City Council Members/Board of Adjustment
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds
Council Member Santos Alba
Council Member Charles Busbey
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Planning Director Jon Thompson
City Secretary Jo Ann Touchstone
City Attorney Alan Bojorquez
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Mayor Purcell calls the meeting to order 6:00 p.m. All present except Councilman
Kroll and Planning Director Jon Thompson.
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council 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).
Convened to Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. Those present: Mayor Purcell, Mayor
Pro Tem Foulds, Councilman Busbey, Councilman Alba, Councilman Kroll,
Councilman King, City Administrator Michelle Fischer, and Ginger Faught.
Reconvened to Regular Session at 6:38 p.m.
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding Potential Change Orders to the
Contract between the City of Dripping Springs and Myers Concrete Construction
for the Mercer Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (551.071, Consultation
with Attorney)
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding Agreement for Consulting Services
between the City of Dripping Springs and Klotz Associates, Inc. for Mercer
Street Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Mercer Street Pedestrian
Improvement Project) (551.071, Consultation with Attorney)
III. CONSENT ITEMS
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion
due to their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to
enhance the efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be
acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because no public hearing or
determination is necessary. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request
separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed
from the consent agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a
collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council
may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the same agenda.
A. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes, February 25, 2014
B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2014
C. Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 20-25, 2014, "Givin' Where I'm Livin'
Week"
Councilman Alba motions to approve items B and C. Motion passes, 4-0. Mayor
Pro Tem Foulds motions to approve item A. Councilman Alba seconds.
Councilman Busbey abstains. Motion passes, 3-0-1.
IV. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens
wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and
City Council may establish a time limit as necessary.
No one speaks.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Audit Report, Don Allman, C.P.A. (Sponsor:
Councilman Busbey)
1. Presentation on Audit, Don Allman, C.P.A. – Don Allman presents 2013
Audit (on file).
John Kroll enters meeting at 6:15 p.m.
2. Acceptance of Audit – Councilman Busbey motions to accept audit.
Councilman Alba seconds. Motion passes, 5-0.
B. Special Event Co-Sponsorship Application from Texas Section of the
International Dark-Sky Association (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell) – City
Administrator Michelle Fischer states report is on file. Cindy Luango Cassidy
present and available for questions. Mayor Pro Tem Foulds motions to accept
with staff recommendations. Councilman King seconds. Motion passes, 5-0.
C. Reconsideration of Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement Between the City of
Dripping Springs and Norwood Capital, Inc. for the Property Located at 29220
Ranch Road 12, Approximately 102.35 acres out of the P.A. Smith Survey,
Abstract A-415, (aka Linwood) (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Foulds) – Deputy
City Administrator Ginger Faught states report is on file. Mayor Pro Tem Foulds
motions to approve. Councilman Alba seconds. Motion passes, 5-0.
D. Ordinance No. 5100.1 - An Ordinance Enacting Article 10.03, Chapter 10 of the
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for Prohibiting
Litter and Dumping; Providing Procedures for Solid Waste Disposal; Providing
for the Following: Findings of Fact; Enforcement, Including Criminal Fines not
to Exceed $2,000.00 Per Violation and Civil Remedies; Enactment; Repealer;
Severability; Codification; Effective Date; and Proper Notice and
Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell) - – Mayor Pro Tem Foulds motions to
approve. Councilman Alba seconds. Motion passes, 5-0.
E. Ordinance No. 8000.1 - An Ordinance Enacting Article 14.03, Chapter 14 of the
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for Prohibiting
and Abating Graffiti; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact;
Enforcement, Including Criminal Fines not to Exceed $500.00 Per Violation and
Civil Remedies; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification; Effective
Date; and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell) - Councilman
Busbey motions to approve. Councilman Alba seconds. Motion passes, 5-0.
F. Ordinance No. 1630.31 - An Ordinance Cancelling the May 10, 2014 General
Election and Declaring Each Unopposed Candidate Elected To Office; Providing
That This Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a
Severability Clause and Providing an Effective Date
Ordenanza No 1630.31- Una Ordenanza de la Ciudad de Dripping Springs
Cancela las Elecciones Generales del dia 10 de Mayo, 2014 y Declara Cada
Candidato sin Oposición Decidido a Oficina; Disponer que esta Ordenanza será
Acumulativa de todas las Ordenanzas; el Suministro de una Cláusula
Severability y Proporcionando una Fecha de Vigencia
Mayor Pro Tem Foulds motions to approve. Councilman King seconds. Motion
passes, 5-0.
VI. ADJOURN – Mayor Pro Tem Foulds motions to adjourn. Councilman Kroll
seconds. Meeting adjourned at 6:39 p.m.
Agenda
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City of Dripping Springs
City Council
& Board of Adjustment
Regular Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Sll Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
6:00p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mavor & City Council Members/Board of Adjustment
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Santos Alba
Council Member Charles Busbey
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Planning Director Jon Thompson
City Secretary Jo Ann Touchstone
City Attorney Alan Bojorquez
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council 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 Proper/)~. 551.073 (Deliberations
about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations
about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development).
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding Potential Change Orders to the
Contract between the City of Dripping Springs and Myers Concrete Construction
for the Mercer Street Pedestrian Improvement Project (551 .071, Consultation with
Attorney)
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding Agreement for Consulting Services
between the City of Dripping Springs and Klotz Associates, Inc. for Mercer Street
Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements (Mercer Street Pedestrian Improvement
Project) (551.071, Consultation with Attorney)
III. CONSENT ITEMS
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion
due to their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to
enhance the efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be
acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because no public hearing or
determination is necessmy. However, a City Council Nlember or citizen may request
separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed
from the consent agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a
collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council
may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the same agenda.
A. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes, February 25, 2014
B. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes, March 4, 2014
C. Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 20-25, 2014, "Givin' Where I'm Livin'
Week"
IV. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens
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wishing to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and
City Council may establish a time limit as necessary.
V. BUSINESS ITEMS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Fiscal Year 2013 Annual Audit Report, Don Allman, C.P.A. (Sponsor:
Councilman Busbey)
I . Presentation on Audit, Don Allman, C.P.A .
2. Acceptance of Audit
B. Special Event Co-Sponsorship Application from Texas Section of the
International Dark-Sky Association (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell)
C. Reconsideration of Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement Between the City of
Dripping Springs and Norwood Capital, Inc. for the Property Located at 29220
Ranch Road 12, Approximately 102.35 acres out of the P.A. Smith Survey,
Abstract A-415, (aka Linwood) (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Foulds)
D. Ordinance No. 5100.1 - An Ordinance Enacting Article I 0.03 , Chapter IO of the
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for Prohibiting
Litter and Dumping; Providing Procedures for Solid Waste Disposal; Providing
for the Following: Findings of Fact; Enforcement, Including Criminal Fines not
to Exceed $2,000.00 Per Violation and Civil Remedies; Enactment; Repealer;
Severability; Codification; Effective Date; and Proper Notice and
Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell)
E. Ordinance No. 8000.1 - An Ordinance Enacting Article 14.03 , Chapter 14 of the
Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Establishing Regulations for Prohibiting
and Abating Graffiti; Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact;
Enforcement, Including Criminal Fines not to Exceed $500.00 Per Violation and
Civil Remedies; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification; Effective Date;
and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell)
F. Ordinance No. 1630.31 - An Ordinance Cancelling the May 10, 2014 General
Election and Declaring Each Unopposed Candidate Elected To Office; Providing
That This Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a
Severability Clause and Providing an Effective Date
Ordenanza No 1630.31- Una Ordenanza de la Ciudad de Dripping Springs
Cance/a las E!ecciones Genera/es de! dia JO de May o, 2014 y Dec!ara Cada
Candidato sin Oposici6n Decidido a Oficina; Disponer que esta Ordenanza sera
Acumulativa de todas las Ordenanzas; el Suministro de una C!ausula Severability
y Proporcionando una Fecha de Vigencia
VI. ADJOURN
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. City Council Meeting, April 8, 2014, at 5:30 p.m.
B. Regular Parks & Recreation Meeting, April 7, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.
C. Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting, March 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m.
D. Regular Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, April 3, 2014 at 5:30 p.m.
E. Regular Farmers Market Board Association Meeting, April 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Notice is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas
Codes, Annotated. 1 certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin
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board at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and the City Drippi7g Springs website, /
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All agenda items listed above are eligible/or discussion
and action unless otherwise specifically noted.
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and action unless otherwise specifically noted.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available.
Requests/or au.xilia,y aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this
meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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