City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 21, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
REGULAR MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017 AT 6:00 P.M.
A Workshop and Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511
Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
City Council Members Present were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Council Member Wade King (arrived at 6:09 p.m.)
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Council Members Absent were:
Council Member John Kroll
City Staff and Appointed Officials Present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Administrator Administrative Assistant Rachel Goodnight
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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 spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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
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a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessa,y. However, a City Council
Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items
will be removed fi'om 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 the City Council Regular Meeting minutes of October 10, 2017, and October
17, 2017; and the Special Meeting minutes of November 1, 2017
B. Approval of the City of Dripping Springs 2018 Meeting Calendar for City Council,
Boards, Commissions and Committees
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds lo approve the Consent Items. Council Member
Crow seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 3 to 0.
BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action on:
A. Annexation Public Hearing #I (2790 US Hwy 290) - for the purpose of receiving public
comments on the proposed initiation of voluntary annexation proceedings of property
under provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code for the following
property: 3.188 acres of land out of the B.F. Hanna Survey in Hays County, Texas, being
that same property described in a deed to Artis W. Wilkerson and wife, Irene Wilkerson
by deed of record in Volume 299, Page 326, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas
No one spoke during Public Hearing #I.
B. Anthem Apartments Site Development Parkland Dedication located at 383 Rocky Ridge
Trail, Austin, TX 78737
1. Presentation - Felix Manka
Felix Manka presented the item, and discussed LUE Calculations, and amenities and
improvements credits.
2. Sta.ff Report - Michelle Fischer
3. Parks & Recreation Commission Report
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the Parkland Dedication with the final cash-in-lieu to be paid by the Owner be
$75,000.00 and that these monies be app1ied to improvements at the Dripping Springs
Sports & Recreation Park, Charro Ranch Park, and Dripping Springs Ranch Park. The
Parks & Recreation Commission recommended approval with the addition of Founders
Park as a park to receive monies for improvements, 4 to 0. Staff agreed to incorporate
the addition of Founders Park into their recommendation as well.
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4. Public Hearing
During the Public Hearing, Stuart Shaw spoke in favor of the item.
5. Parkland Dedication
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds lo approve the Parkland Dedication
with staff and the Parks & Recreation Commission recommendations. Council
Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
C. Goode Access Easement within Harrison Hills Subdivision
This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant.
D. Annexation Public Hearing #2 {2790 US Hwy 290) - for the purpose of receiving public
comments on the proposed initiation of voluntary annexation proceedings of property
under provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code for the following
property: 3.188 acres ofland out of the B.F. Hanna Survey in Hays County, Texas, being
that same property described in a deed to Artis W. Wilkerson and wife, Irene Wilkerson
by deed of record in Volume 299, Page 326, Deed Records of Hays County, Texas
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
E. Reconsideration of Approval of Holiday Lighting and Decoration Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Shine of Lakeway (Sponsor: Council
Member King)
1. Staff Report - Rachel Goodnight
Rachel Goodnight presented the staff report which is on file. The City Council had
approved the Professional Services Agreement at the November 14, 2017 Regular
Meeting; however, after approval staff received an additional invoice not previously
calculated in the total cost of the project. Upon additional review the City is still able
to meet the budget requirements of the project, but must reconsider approval of the
original agreement with updated costs.
2. Reconsider Action taken at the November 14, 2017 Regular City Council meeting
A motion was made by Council Member King to reconsider action to approve the
Professional Services Agreement taken at the Regular City Council meeting of
November 14, 2017. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Shine ofLakeway Professional Services Agreement
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A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Professional Services
Agreement. Council Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried unanimously
4 to 0.
Without objection from the City Council. Mayor Purcell recessed the meeting into Executive
Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the Ci~v 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 authori=ed by Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliherations ahout
Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters),
551.076 (Deliberations about Security Device.\), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The City
Council for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open
Session or move any item.from Executive Session to Open Session.for action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to subdivision and street
requirements for property at Gateway 26 Doors (551.07 lConsultation with Attorney)
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding contract for services with City Engineer and
legal requirements related to position of City Engineer (551.071 Consultation with City
Attorney)
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Goode Easement and
roadway extension (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney)
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the Proposed Settlement Agreement between
the City of Dripping Springs, the City of Austin and other Parties regarding Texas
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ001448803 (551.071 Consultation
with City Attorney)
E. Deliberation regarding the potential purchase of all or a portion of real property related
to the Transportation Plan (551.072 Purchase. Exchange, Lease or Value ofReal Property)
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding allocation of wastewater capacities and
potential alternatives and options to currently planned wastewater discharge permitting
plans, including potential area needed to meet wastewater service needs (551.071
Consultation with City Attorney; 551.072 Purchase. Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real
PropertJ~
G. Consultation with City Attorney on DSISD waiver of two-year maintenance bond for
Roger Hanks Roadway Project Phase I (551.071 Consultation with city Attorney)
H. Deliberation regarding Personnel Matters related to performance pay incentive
for specific employees: City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, City
Administrator Assistant, City Secretary, Records Management and Maintenance Clerk,
Accounting Assistant, Parks and Community Services Director, DSRP Manager, DSRP
Maintenance Workers, Director of Public Works/Code Enforcement Manager/Building
Official, City Planner, Planning Assistant, Communications Coordinator, IT
Coordinator, Utility & Building Permit Technician, Receptionist, Maintenance Director,
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Maintenance Workers, Emergency Planning Coordinator, and Farmers Market
Coordinator (551.074 Personnel Matter:.)
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6: 18 p.m. - 6:58 p.m.
No action or vote was taken in Executive Session.
Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:58 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Crow
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
DA TE APPROVED: December 12, 2017
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:00 PM
City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 6:00 p.m.
Mayor & City Council Members/Board of Adjustment
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Planner Megan Will
City Engineer Rick Coneway
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Consulting Land Planner Anjali Naini
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Special Counsel Dottie Palumbo
Special Counsel David Tuckficld
IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. 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.
IV. 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
e.fficiency 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 necessa,y.
However, a City Council Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific
item, in which event those items will he removedfrom 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 the City Council Regular Meeting minutes of October 10, 2017, and
October 17, 2017; and the Special Meeting minutes of November 1, 2017
B. Approval of the City of Dripping Springs 2018 Meeting Calendar for City Council,
Boards, Commissions and Committees
V. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Annexation Public Hearing# t (2790 US Hwy 290) - for the purpose of receiving
public comments on the proposed initiation of voluntary annexation proceedings of
property under provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code for
the following property: 3.188 acres of land our of the B.F. Hanna Survey in Hays
County, Texas, being that same property described in a deed to Artis W. Wilkerson
and wife, Irene Wilkerson by deed of record in Volume 299, Page 326, Deed Records
of Hays County, Texas.
8. Anthem Apartments Site Development Parkland Dedication located at 383 Rocky
Ridge Trail, Austin, TX 78737
1. Presentation (Felix Manka)
2. Staff Report (Brent Luck)
3. Parks & Recreation Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Parkland Dedication
C. Goode Access Easement within Harrison Hills subdivision
1. Staff Report (Laura Mueller)
2. Revised Ingress and Egress Easement
D. Annexation Public Hearing # 2 (2790 US Hwy 290) - for the purpose of receiving
public comments on the proposed initiation of voluntary annexation proceedings of
property under provisions of Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code for
the following property: 3.188 acres of land our of the B.F. Hanna Survey in Hays
County, Texas, being that same property described in a deed to Artis W. Wilkerson
and wife, Irene Wilkerson by deed of record in Volume 299, Page 326, Deed Records
of Hays County, Texas.
E. Reconsideration of Approval of Holiday Lighting and Decoration
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Shine of
Lakeway (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
1. Staff Report
2. Reconsider Action Taken at November 14, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting
3. Shine of Lakeway Proposal
4. Shine of Lakeway Professional Services Agreement
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to aqjourn 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 Matterj~, 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Device.\~, and 551.086
(Economic Development). The City Council for the City <?f Dripping Springs may act on any
item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to
Open Session for action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to subdivision and
street requirements for property at Gateway 26 doors. (551.017 Consultation with
Attomey)
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding contract for services with City Engineer
and legal requirements related to position of City Engineer. (551.071 Consultation
with City Attorney).
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Goode Easement
and roadway extension (551 .071 Consultation with City AttorneJ)
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the Proposed Settlement Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs, th e City of Austin and other Parties regarding
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ001448803 (55 /.071
Consultation with City Attorney)
E. Deliberation regarding the potential purchase of all or a portion of real property
related to the Transportation Plan . (55 1.072 Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of
Real PropertJ)
F. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Allocation of Wastewater Capacities
and Potential Alternatives and Options to Currently Planned Wastewater Discharge
Permitting Plans, Including Potenti al Additional Area Needed to Meet Wastewater
Service Needs (55 1.071 Consultation with City Attorney and 551. 072 Purchase,
Exchange, Lease, or Value ofReal Property)
G. Consultation with City Attorney on DSISD Waiver of Two Year Maintenance Bond
for Roger Hanks Roadway Project Phase 1 (551.071 Consultation with City Allorney).
H . Deliberation regarding Personnel Matters related to performance pay incentive
for specific employees: City Administrator, Deputy City Administrator, City
Administrator Assistant, City Secretary, Records Management and Maintenance
Clerk, Accounting Assistant, Parks and Community Services Director, DSRP
Manager, DSRP Maintenance Workers, Director of Public Works/Code
Enforcement Manager/Building Official, City Planner, Planning Assistant,
Communications Coordinator, IT Coordinator, Utility & Building Permit
Technician, Receptionist, Maintenance Director, Maintenance Workers, Emergency
Planning Coordinator, and Farmers Market Coordinator (551.074 Personnel
Matters)
VII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are elig ihlefor discussion and action 1111less otl,erwise specifically noted. Notice is
posted i11 accordance with Chapter 551. Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated I cer1(/j1thm the
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