City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 15, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Regular Meeting
May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, May 15, 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 Members present were:
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Members absent were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Council Member Manassian
City Staff/Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
In the absence of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern, Council Member Kroll presided over the meeting
and called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Caroline Welton with the American Heritage Girls organization led the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
III. PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation of the City of Dripping Springs Honoring Caroline Welton for Earning the
American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award (Sponsor: Council Member Taline
Manassian)
Council Member Kroll read the proclamation honoring the achievement of Caroline Welton as a
recipient of the American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes award.
A motion was made by council Crow to approve the Proclamation honoring Caroline Welton for
earning the American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award. Council Member King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0.
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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.
A. Eagle Scout Project commemorating the opening of Sycamore Springs Elementary School
and Middle School, Luke Medina, Eagle Scout
Luke Median spoke regarding his Eagle Scout Project to place time capsules at Sycamore Springs
Elementary School and Middle School.
V. ELECTIONS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A motion was made by Council Member King to postpone Election Items A and B to the June 12, 2018
Regular City Council meeting. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried 3 to 0.
The City Secretary was directed to administer oath and statement of officer forms to the Mayor Elect
and Council Members Elect prior to the June 12, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting to meet statutory
deadlines regarding the administration of such documents.
A. Statement of Officer and Administration of Oaths of Office to newly elected Mayor and
Council Members, Judge Marilyn Miller, City ofDripping Springs Municipal Court Judge
1. Mayor Elect Todd Purcell
2. Council Member Elect Wade King
3. Council Member Elect John Kroll
B. Discussion and possible action to elect a Mayor Pro Tern to serve a term of one year
VI. 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 City Treasurer's Report for April 2018
B. Approval of a Resolution approving and accepting a Fiscal Bond for Founders Ridge
Subdivision ("Founders Ridge"), providing for effective date; and proper notice and
meeting
C. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the
American Cancer Society for Chiggerfest Music Festival June 8-10, 2018 (Co-Sponsor:
Council Member Travis Crow)
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve Consent Agenda Items A - C. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0.
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VII. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action On:
A. An Ordinance amending the current 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget; finding municipal
purposes; authorizing expenditures; providing for a severability clause; and providing for an
effective date
1. StaffReport
Gina Gillis presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve An Ordinance amending the current
2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget; finding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures;
providing for a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0.
B. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and CMA
Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related to the Wastewater Capital Improvement
Plan
C. Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services between HDR Engineering, Inc and the
City of Dripping Springs to Raise the Cap on Total Compensation for Task Orders from
$350,000 to $450,000
The City Council took Business Items Band C together.
Laura Mueller discussed the item and recommended approval.
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve A Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and CMA Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related
to the Wastewater Capital Improvement Plan and an Amendment to Agreement for Engineering
Services between HDR Engineering, Inc and the City of Dripping Springs to Raise the Cap on Total
Compensation for Task Orders from $350,000 to $450,000. Council Member King seconded the
motion which canied unanimously 3 to 0.
D. A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Approving Revisions to Exhibit E, Waiver
of the Agricultural Use Valuation and Exhibit G, the Acquisition and Reimbursement
Agreement of the "Heritage Public Improvement Financing Agreement."
Council Member Kroll recused himself from this item and stepped down from the dais.
Kevin Pierce with Metcalfe Wolff Stuart & Williams, LLP, presented the item.
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A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Resolution of the City of Dripping
Springs, Texas Approving Revisions to Exhibit E, Waiver of the Agricultural Use Valuation and
Exhibit G, the Acquisition and Reimbursement Agreement of the "Heritage Public Improvement
Financing Agreement". Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 2
to Oto 1, with Council Member Kroll recused.
Council Member Kroll returned to the dais.
E. Approval of Full-Time Parks Maintenance Worker Job Position; Approval of Job
Description; Authorization for Deputy City Administrator to Hire Position
F. Approval of Part-Time Dripping Springs Ranch Park Facility Attendant Position; Approval
of Job Description; Authorization for Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager to Hire Position
G. Approval of Revised Job Description for Full-Time Maintenance Director and Authorization
for Deputy City Administrator to Hire Position
H. Approve Terms for Swim Instructor Agreements Providing for an Alternate Pay Structure
for Swim Lessons and to Authorize the City Attorney's Office and the Parks and Community
Services Director to Finalize Agreements with Instructors.
The City Council took Business Items E - H together.
Michelle Fischer discussed Item F regarding the DSRP Part-Time Facility Attendant, and Laura
Mueller discussed Item H regarding the Swim Instructor Agreements.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the following items: E) Approval of Full-
Time Parks Maintenance Worker Job Position; Approval of Job Description; Authorization
for Deputy City Administrator to Hire Position; F) Approval of Part-Time Dripping Springs Ranch
Park Facility Attendant Position; Approval of Job Description; Authorization for Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Manager to Hire Position; G) Approval of Revised Job Description for Full-Time
Maintenance Director and Authorization for Deputy City Administrator to Hire Position; and H)
Approve Terms for Swim Instructor Agreements Providing for an Alternate Pay Structure for Swim
Lessons and to Authorize the City Attorney's Office and the Parks and Community Services Director
to Finalize Agreements with Instructors. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 3 to 0.
I. Consideration of a Fee Waiver in Exchange for Services at Dripping Springs Ranch Park for
an RV Site.
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to postpone the item to the June 12, 2018 Regular
City Council meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 3 to
0.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to recess into Executive Session to discuss Executive
Session Agenda Items A - H, and under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073,
551.074, 551 .076 and 551 .086. Cow1cil Member Crow seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously 3 to 0.
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VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City ofDripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at
any time during the course ofthis 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 ofReal Property)
D. 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)
E. Deliberation regarding the employment, compensation, benefits, and duties of Code
Enforcement Manager, Director of Public Works, Maintenance Director, City Maintenance
Worker Raoul Asuan, DSRP Facility Attendant, and Parks Maintenance Worker (551.074
Personnel Matters; 551. 071 Consultation with City Attorney)
F. Consultation with City Attorney related to the inclusion the Burke property in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney)
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to scheduled mediation with
the City of Austin and other Parties regarding Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
Permit No. WQ001448803 (551. 071 Consultation with City Attorney)
H. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding on Processes and Procedures Related to the
Extent of the Jurisdiction of the City in the City Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
(551 .071 Consultation with City Attorney).
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:27 p.m. - 6:36 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Council Member Kroll closed the Executive
Session and returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:36 p.m.
IX.ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. June 12, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B. June 19, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. July 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
D. July 17, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
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X. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member King to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Crow seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:36 p.m.
DATE APPROVED: June 12, 2018
ATTEST:
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 15, 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 Staf£'Appointed Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
City Planner Anjali Naini
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Special Counsel David Tuckfield
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Municipal Court Judge, Marilyn Miller
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PROCLAMATIONS
A. Proclamation of the City of Dripping Springs Honoring Caroline Welton for
Earning the American Heritage Girls Stars and Stripes Award (Sponsor: Council
Member Taline Manassian)
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.
A. Eagle Scout Project commemorating the opening of Sycamore Springs Elementary
School and Middle School, Luke Medina, Eagle Scout
V. ELECTIONS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. Statement of Officer and Administration of Oaths of Office to newly elected Mayor
and Council Members, Judge Marilyn Miller, City ofDripping Springs Municipal Court
Judge
1. Mayor Elect Todd Purcell
2. Council Member Elect Wade King
3. Council Member Elect John Kroll
B. Discussion and possible action to elect a Mayor Pro Tern to serve a term of one year
VI. 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 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 City Treasurer's Report for April 2018
B. Approval of a Resolution approving and accepting a Fiscal Bond for Founders Ridge
Subdivision ("Founders Ridge"), providing for effective date; and proper notice and
meeting
C. Approval of Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
the American Cancer Society for Chiggerfest Music Festival June 8-10, 2018 (Co-
Sponsor: Council Member Travis Crow)
VII. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action On:
A. An Ordinance amending the current 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget; finding
municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; providing for a severability clause;
and providing for an effective date
1. Staff Report
2. Public Heating
3. Ordinance
B. A Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and CMA
Engineering, Inc. for engineering services related to the Wastewater Capital
Improvement Plan
C. Amendment to Agreement for Engineering Services between HDR Engineering, Inc
and the City of Dripping Springs to Raise the Cap on Total Compensation for Task
Orders from $350,000 to $450,000
D. A Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Approving Revisions to Exhibit
E, Waiver of the Agricultural Use Valuation and Exhibit G, the Acquisition and
Reimbursement Agreement of the "Heritage Public Improvement Financing
Agreement."
E. Approval of Full-Time Parks Maintenance Worker Job Position; Approval of Job
Description; Authorization for Deputy City Administrator to Hire Position
F. Approval of Part-Time Dripping Springs Ranch Park Facility Attendant Position;
Approval of Job Description; Authorization for Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Manager to Hire Position
G. Approval of Revised Job Description for Full-Time Maintenance Director and
Authorization for Deputy City Administrator to Hire Position
H. Approve Terms for Swim Instructor Agreements Providing for an Alternate Pay
Structure for Swim Lessons and to Authorize the City Attorney's Office and the
Parks and Community Services Director to Finalize Agreements with Instructors.
I. Consideration of a Fee Waiver in Exchange for Services at Dripping Springs Ranch
Park for an RV Site.
VITI. 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 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)
E. Deliberation regarding the employment, compensation, benefits, and duties of Code
Enforcement Manager, Director of Public Works, Maintenance Director, City
Maintenance Worker Raoul Asuan, DSRP Facility Attendant, and Parks
Maintenance Worker (551.074 Personnel Matters; 551.071 Consultation with City
Attorney)
F. Consultation with City Attorney related to the inclusion the Burke property in the
City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. (551 .071 Consultation with City Attorney)
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to scheduled
mediation with the City of Austin and other Parties regarding Texas Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System Permit No. WQ001448803 (551.071 Consultation with
City Attorney)
H. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding on Processes and Procedures Related to
the Extent of the Jurisdiction of the City in the City Limits and Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction. (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney).
IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. June 12, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
B. June 19, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. July 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
D. July 17, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
X. 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. cityofdrippingsprings. com on
the the 11th day ofMay 2018, at 5:00 p.m..
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