City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · April 17, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Workshop and Regular Meeting
April 17, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 6:00
p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 6:00 P.M.
Council M embers present were:
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member Taline Manassian
Council Members absent were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Council Member John Kroll
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Pro Tern Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:00
p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member King led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ill. 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.
A. State of the Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 1 presentation Geoffrey Tahuahua, Vice
President North Hays County ESD No. I
Geoffrey Tahuahua gave a presentation on the State of the Emergency Services District (ESD) No.
1 which is on file.
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 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
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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 an Ordinance suspending the proposed Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program
Interim Rate Adjustment of Texas Gas Service, a division of One Gas, Inc.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2018-10
B. Approval of Revised Job Description for Emergency Planning Coordinator and
Authorization for Mayor Purcell and City Administrator to Hire
C. First Amendment to the Water and Wastewater Utility Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Paintbrush 290 GP LLC, regarding the Scenic Greens Development
(AKA-- Westwood Public Improvement District Development) Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem
Foulds
D. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and CMA
Engineering for General Engineering Services related to the South Regional Wastewater
Facilities and Water Facilities
E. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Doucet &
Associates for Engineering Services related to Plan Review, Construction Observation and
the City's Water Quality Protection Ordinance
F. An Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and Erin Needham, Stephanie
Needham, Minnie Lou Needham, individually and as Independent Executor of the Estate of
Enoch Norwood Needham related to improvements on Springs Lane
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items A - F.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action On:
A. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Capitol Market
Research for a Market Study in regard to the TIRZ Town Center Project
Laura Mueller presented the item. The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board recommended approval for the
Capitol Market Research proposal.
A motion was made by Council Manassian to approve the Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Capitol Market Research for a Market Study in regard
to the TIRZ Town Center Project. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
B. An Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Archive Social for the archival of
social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for the purposes of records retention and management
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Archive Social for the archival of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for
the purposes of records retention and management with the condition that staff brief the City
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Council on the activity with regards to requests of such social media posts. Council Member
Manassian seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1, with Council Member Crow opposed.
C. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and RPS for
Engineering Services regarding Dripping Springs Ranch Park Dam Repair Project
Michelle Fischer and Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends
approval of the agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to approve the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and RPS for Engineering Services regarding
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Dam Repair Project. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to O.
D. A Contract and Change Order between the City of Dripping Springs and Ground Exchange,
LLC, regarding the Harrison Bills Trails Project
Michelle Fischer and Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends
approval of the contract and change order.
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve the Contract and Change Order between
the City of Dripping Springs and Ground Exchange, LLC, regarding the Harrison Hills Trails
Project. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
E. Agreement between the City of Dripping Spring and the Hays County Livestock Board to
Build an Annex Stock Show Facility to Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center
Staff requested postponement of this item.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to postpone consideration of an Agreement
between the City of Dripping Spring and the Hays County Livestock Board to Build an Annex
Stock Show Facility to Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to recess into Executive Session under Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, and 551.074, and as listed in Executive Session Agenda Items A - F
(VI A-F); and to include Business Agenda Items F and G (V F,G). Council Member King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City ofDripping 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 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.
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A. 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)
B. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Allocation of Wastewater Capacities and
Potential Alternatives and Options to Currently Planned Wastewater Discharge Permitting
Plans, Including Potential Additional Area Needed to Meet Wastewater Service
Needs (551. 0 71 Consultation with City Attorney and 551. 0 72 Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value
ofReal Property)
C. 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)
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding an Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and the Hays County Livestock Bo~rd (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney)
E. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, and duties
of the Emergency Planning Coordinator, Accounting Clerk, and City Planner (551.074
Personnel Matters; 5 51. 071 Consultation with City Attorney)
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the status of Development Agreements and Utility
Agreements with regards to Big Sky/Scott Ranch, Cannon Residential and Commercial,
Rutherford North, and Driftwood 552 (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney)
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:55 - 7:28 p.m.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session.
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session, and called the meeting to order at 7:28
p.m.
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action On:
F. Approval of Revised Job Description for Accounting Clerk
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the revised Job Description for
Accounting Clerk, and the approve a pay rate of $21.50 per hour. Council Member King seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
G. Authorize mediation and designate representative for mediation concerning Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality Permit No. WQ0014488003 (TCEQ Docket No. 2017-
1749-MWD, SOAH Docket No. 582-18-3000)
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to authorize mediation and designate Mayor Todd
Purcell, Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds, Council Member Taline Manassian as the City's
representatives for mediation concerning Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Permit No.
WQ0014488003 (TCEQ Docket No. 2017-1749-MWD, SOAR Docket No. 582-18-3000).
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Mayor Pro Tern announced that any settlement would come before the City Council for
consideration.
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VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. May 8, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B. May 15, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. June 12, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
D. June 19, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 7:32 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 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
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Special Counsel David Tuckfield
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
II. 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.
A. State of the Emergency Services District (ESD) No. 1 presentation Geoffrey
Tahuahua, Vice President North Hays County ESD No. 1
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
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 an Ordinance suspending the proposed Gas Reliability
Infrastructure Program Interim Rate Adjustment of Texas Gas Service, a division of
One Gas, Inc.
B. Approval of Revised Job Description for Emergency Planning Coordinator and
Authorization for Mayor Purcell and City Administrator to Hire
C. First Amendment to the Water and Wastewater Utility Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs and Paintbrush 290 GP LLC, regarding the Scenic Greens
Development (AKA-- Westwood Public Improvement District Development)
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
D. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and CMA
Engineering for General Engineering Services related to the South Regional
Wastewater Facilities and Water Facilities
E. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Doucet & Associates for Engineering Services related to Plan Review, Construction
Observation and the City's Water Quality Protection Ordinance
F. An Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and Erin Needham,
Stephanie Needham, Minnie Lou Needham, individually and as Independent
Executor of the Estate of Enoch Norwood Needham related to improvements on
Springs Lane
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action On:
A. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Capitol Market Research for a Market Study in regards to the TIRZ Town Center
Project
B. An Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Archive Social for the
archival of social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for the purposes of records
retention and management
C. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and RPS
for Engineering Services regarding Dripping Springs Ranch Park Dam Repair
Project
D. A Contract and Change Order between the City of Dripping Springs and Ground
Exchange, LLC, regarding the Harrison Hills Trails Project
E. Agreement between the City of Dripping Spring and the Hays County Livestock
Board to Build an Annex Stock Show Facility to Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Event Center
F. Approval of Revised Job Description for Accounting Clerk
G. Authorize mediation and designate representative for mediation concerning Texas
Commission on Environmental Quality Permit No. WQ0014488003 (TCEQ Docket
No. 2017-1749-MWD, SOAH Docket No. 582-18-3000)
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City ofDripping 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 City Council for the City ofDripping 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 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)
B . Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Allocation of Wastewater Capacities
and Potential Alternatives and Options to Currently Planned Wastewater Discharge
Permitting Plans, Including Potential Additional Area Needed to Meet Wastewater
Service Needs (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072 Purchase,
Exchange, Lease, or Value ofReal Property)
C. 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 of
Real Property)
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding an Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and the Hays County Livestock Board (551. 071 Consultation with
City Attorney)
E. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, and
duties of the Emergency Planning Coordinator, Accounting Clerk, and City
Planner (551 .074 Personnel Matters; 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney)
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the status of Development Agreements
and Utility Agreements with regards to Big Sky/Scott Ranch, Cannon Residential
and Commercial, Rutherford North, and Driftwood 552 (551.071 Consultation with
City Attorney)
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. May 8, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B. May 15, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. June 12, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
D. June 19, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
VIII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above
notice ofmeeting was posted at City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.citvo(drippingsprings.com on
the the 13th day ofApril 2018, at 5: 15 p.m ..
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