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City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · April 17, 2018

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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 City Council April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of5 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 City Council April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 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. City Council April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 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. City Council April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of5 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. ATTEST: LL lY V l/V .........._ { ~ .,~ ,...,,,,,,,,,, __._.....ot\ppinn ,,, .::" ~ •••••"••~ '5'A ,,, -~ - . .- O' .. f ·"§"'•.•· ~ ·••.. ~' ·- ~-, . .• - it!O .; ~ '\ ~ . _.u, t~ r.. • • t ~ 1 (/) ~ . ~ 11 ~ • it ',,.,, ;~~:·;·gs'...~--✓- ?. ~ : ~ 1."l' \ • 'v •• / if ,. '•, ,,,,,,,,,,,..,. City Council April 17, 2018 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of5

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 .. This f acility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours p rior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.

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