City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 14, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment Minutes
Special Workshop and Regular Meeting
August 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
A Special Workshop and Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street,
Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 5:00 p.m.
City Council Members present were:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds (arrived at 6:30 p.m.)
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King (arrived al 5:58 p.m.)
Council Member Taline Manassian
City Council Members absent were:
Council Member John Kroll
City Staffand Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Planner Anjali Naini
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Emergency Planning Coordinator Roman Baligad
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Pool Manager Aaron Bond
Famers Market Manager Laurel Robertson
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Emergency Management Commission Chair Bonnie Humphrey
Farmers Market Association Board Chair Gouri Johannsen
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Todd Purcell called the Special Workshop to
order at 5:58 p.m.
II. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken during workshop. Staff Reports regarding Consent, Site Developments,
Subdivisions, Zoning, On Site Sewage Facilities, Signs, Variances, Waivers, Special Exceptions,
Annexations, Alternate Standards, Business, and Other Agenda Items listed below.
A. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Workshop
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l. Revised Budget Planning Calendar
2. General Fund
3. Park\-
a. Parkland Dedication
b. Landscaping
4. Farmers Market
5. Founders Day
8. Review of the Draft Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting and Workshop of
August 21, 2018, and the Draft Agenda for the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission
meeting of August 28, 2018
Mayor Purcell announced that staff has presented the City Council with a balanced budget that
does not increase the ad valorem taxes. The City Council was presented the first half of the budget
and will review the second half at the Workshop scheduled for August 21, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to recess into Executive Session under Texas
Local Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.072, and to include Executive Session Items
A, F and G. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
XI. 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 mailer 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
Matter.\), 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.
A. Consultation with City Attorney Regarding Allocation of Wastewater Capacities and
Potential Alternatives and Options to Currently Planned Wastewater Discharge
Permitting Plans, Including Potential Additional Arca Needed to Meet Wastewater
Service Needs (551. 071 Consultation with City Atlorney and 551. 072 Purchase, Exchange,
Lease, or Value of Real Property)
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the Contested Case Hearing, TCEQ Docket
No. 2017-1749- MWD, SOAH Docket No. 582-18-3000, Application by the City of
Dripping Springs forTPDES Permit No. WQ0014488003 (551.071 Consultation with
City Atlorney)
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal consultation and advice related to
retail wa tcr service by the City of Dripping Springs ( 551. 071 Consultation with City
Attorney)
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:02 p.m. - 6:29 p.m.
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No vote or action was taken in Executive Session. Mayor Purcell closed the Executive
Session and returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:29 p.m.
III. RECESS
The City Council did not recess.
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:30
p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Crow led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
VI. 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 establish a
time limit of two (2) minutes per speaker.for a total of thirty (30) minutes. The Mayor and City
Council may extend the session.
Anne Zabolio with Thundering Paws Animal Sanctuary spoke regarding her support for the San
Marcos Regional Animal Shelter proposing the adoption of a no kill shelter and requested the
support of the City Council of Dripping Springs.
The following Citizens spoke regarding their opposition to the Lauren Concrete Inc.' s Proposed
Air Quality Standard Permit for a Concrete Batch Plant with Enhanced Controls, Registration No.
152632, and requested the City Council's support of their opposition:
1. Janet Culver (2 minutes yielded from Tim Cooper)
2. Ed Michal
3. Paul Mason
4. Randy Livingston
5. Greg Cheever
6. Beth Pohl
VII. 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 Jpecific 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.
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A. Approval of the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018, and the Special Meeting
Minutes of July 2 , 2018
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for July 2018
C. Approval of An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending Chapter 12,
Article 3.006 Of The Dripping Springs Code Of Ordinances To Empower The Code
Enforcement And Cons truction Inspector To Issue Citations; And Providing For The
Follo"\-ving: Findings Of Fact; E nactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification;
Effective Date; And Proper Notice And A Meeting (Sponsor: lvfayor Purcell)
Filed as O rdinance No. 2018-16.
A motion was made by Counci l Member King to approve the Consent Agenda. Council
Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
VIII. SUBDIVISION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/ ZONJNG/STGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITS/VARIA1'1CES/WAIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site
Development, Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other mailers:
A. An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending Chapter 26, Appendix "C" of
the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending Regulations for a Master
Sign Plan for the Belterra Commercial Subdivision; Providing for the Following: Rules;
Standards; Procedures; and Findings of Fact; Codification; Repealer; Severability;
Proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement Including Criminal Penalties Including
Criminal l1 ines Not to Exceed $500.00 and Civil Fines of Up to $500.00
1. Staff Report
M ichelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. The current ord inance did
not address window signs. This amendment will incorporate window signs into the
ordinance allowing for enforcement of violations. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
2. Planning and Zoning Conunission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Ordinance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs Amending Chapter 26, Appendix "C" of the City of Dripping Springs
Code of Ordinances; Amending Regulations for a Master Sign Plan for the Belterra
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Commercial Subdivision; Providing fo r the Following: Rules; Standards; Procedures;
and Findings of Fact; Codification; Repealer; Severability; Proper Notice and Meeting;
Enforcement Including Crimi nal Penalties Including Criminal Fines Not to Exceed
$500.00 and Civil Fines of U p to $500.00. Counci l Member King seconded the motion
which carried unanjmously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordin ance No. 201 8-18.
Mayor Pro Tern Foulds requested staff look into television screens in window store
fronts.
B. SUB2018-0008: A P reliminary Plat for 7 Lo ts Totaling 14.61 Acres Known as th e Shire
Subdivision, Section 2, Located at 1111 Hays Country Acres Road in the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and further
Described as: 14.61 Acres out of 126.7243 out of the Richard Vaughn Survey No. 7, as
Co nveyed by Deed as Recorded in Document No. 04016647 of the Official Public
Records of Hays County, Texas. Applicant, Travis Flake
I. Presentation - no presentation was given.
2. Staff Report
Chad Gilpin presented the staff report which is on fi le . The Planning & Zorung
Comrrussion recommended approval of the preliminary plat with fo llowing three
conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit a Geologic Site Survey identifying CEFs and required
setbacks (if any).
2. The applicant shall obtain 1445 approval from Hays County.
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3. The appl icant shall satisfy both conditions 1 and 2 above before the August 14
City Counci l meeting.
Staff confirms the applicant has satisfied the conditions and recommends approval of the
preliminary plat.
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0 with the aforementioned
conditions.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Preliminwy Plat
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve SUB2018-0008: A
Preliminary Plat for 7 Lots Totaling 14.61 Acres Known as the Shire Subdivision,
Section 2, Located at 1111 Hays Country Acres Road in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction
of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and further Described as: 14.61 Acres out of
126.7243 out of the Richard Vaughn Survey No. 7, as Conveyed by Deed as Recorded
in Document No. 04016647 of the Official Public Records of Hays County, Texas.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
IX. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending the City of Dripping Springs
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28, Article 28.04 - Site Development; and Providing for
the Following: Findings of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification;
Effective Date; and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds)
1. Staff Report
Anjali Naini presented the staff report which is on file. The Planning & Zoning
Commission recommended approval of the ordinance with the following conditions:
1. Staff clean up language regarding Dripping Springs Independent School District
submittals not need review.
2. Replace Board of Adjustment with subcommittee language.
3. For all development receiving administrative approval provide notices through
signage, website and property owner letters within 300 feet, and not newspaper.
Staff addressed conditions 1 and 2, however, recommends the removal of the property
letter requirement for site plans under administrative review. Staff recommends
postponement of consideration of the ordinance for further review regarding
notifications.
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval of ordinance with the aforementioned
conditions, 6 to 0.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Ordinance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone the item to the September
18, 2018 Regular City Council meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
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B. Consideration and Possible Action on Advance Funding Agreement behveen the City
of Dripping Springs and The State of Texas Acting Through The Texas Department of
Transportation For A Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project, State-
Selected Off-System (CSJ # 0914-33-079) for the Dripping Springs Sportsplex Drive
Sidewalks Project; Authorizing City Staff to Submit Executed Contract to TxDOT
(Sponsor: Council Member Afanassian)
Gandolf Burrus, Grant Development Services President, spoke regarding the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve an Advance Funding Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and The State of Texas Acting Through The Texas
Department of Transportation For A Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Project,
State-Selected Off-System (CSJ # 0914-33-079) for the Dripping Springs Sportsplex Drive
Sidewalks Project; Authorizing City Staff to Submit Executed Contract to TxDOT. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
C. Discuss and Consider Staff Direction regarding an Amendment to the Zoning Code in
regards to membership of the Board of Adjustment (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Bill
Foulds)
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends City Council
direct the Assistant City Attorney to draft an amendment allowing for the appointment of two
alternate members of the Board of Adjustment. The alternates may not serve on the Planning
& Zoning Commission.
The City Council directed staff to draft an amendment for consideration at later City Council
meeting.
D. Hill Country Rally for Kids Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Temporary Street
Closures from Mercer St at 290 to Mercer and RR12, Mercer St at Buff, Wallace, San
Marcos and Old Fitzhugh September 15, 2018 (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
Mariana Espinoza presented the staff report. The applicant has applied for a Special Event
Permit and a Temporary Road Closure Permit. The Parks & Recreation Commission
recommended approval of the item.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the Hill Country Rally for Kids
Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Temporary Street Closures from Mercer St at 290 to Mercer
and RR 12, Mercer St at Bun: Wallace, San Marcos and Old Fitzhugh September 15, 20 I 8.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
E. Dripping Springs Songwriter's Festival Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Temporary
Street Closures for Mercer St from San Marcos to Old Fitzhugh October 19-21,
2018 (Sponsor: Council lvfember Wade King)
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the Dripping Springs Songwriter's
Festival Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Temporary Street Closures for Mercer St from San
Marcos to Old Fitzhugh October 19-21, 2018. Council Member King seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
F. Recommendation regarding a Special Event Permit for the Twilight and Starlight
Event to be held October 6, 2018 and the Pioneer Day Event to be held September 22,
2018 at the Pound House located in Founders Memorial Park (Sponsor: Council Member
Wade King)
Marian Espinoza presented the staff report. The applicant has applied for a Special Event
Permit and a Temporary Road Closure Permit. The Parks & Recreation Commission
recommended approval of the item.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Special Event Permit for the
Twilight and Starlight Event to be held October 6, 2018 and the Pioneer Day Event to be held
September 22, 2018 at the Pound House located in Founders Memorial Park. Council
Member Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
G. Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau Request for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding for
Holiday Lighting Displays (Sponsor: Council Member Taline Manassian)
Council Member Manassian announced that the Visitors Bureau has withdrawn their request
for funds.
No action was taken on this item.
H. Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping
Springs Lions Club for the use of Mercer Street during the Christmas on Mercer Event
December 1, 2018 (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Facilities Use Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Lions Club for the use of
Mercer Street during the Christmas on Mercer Event December 1, 2018. Mayor Pro Tern
Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
I. Reconsider action taken at the July 10, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting regarding
the appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex G. Baker, III, John Kroll and Elaine Cogburn to
the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30, 2019; and the
Consideration of the appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex G. Baker, Elaine Cogburn, and
John Kroll to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 1, 2020,
and the reappointment of Patrick Rose as Chair
1. Staff Report
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Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends
approval of the item.
2. Reconsider Previous Action
A motion was made by Council Member King to reconsider action taken at the July 10,
2018 Regular City Council Meeting regarding the appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex G.
Baker, III, John Kroll and Elaine Cogburn to the Economic Development Committee for
terms ending June 30, 2019. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
3. Appointment a/Committee Members
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the appointment of Patrick
Rose, Rex G. Baker, Elaine Cogburn, and John Kroll to the Economic Development
Committee for terms ending June 1, 2020, and the reappointment of Patrick Rose as
Chair. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
J. Discuss and Consider the Appointment of one (1) individual the Planning & Zoning
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2020
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends the
approval the item.
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James and Vice James Martin recommend the
appoint of Martin Garza, Jr.
A motion was made by Council Member King to appoint Martin Garza, Jr. to the Planning
& Zoning Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2020. Council Member Crow seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
K. Discuss and Consider the Appointment of individuals to the Hotel Occupancy Tax
Grant Program Application Review and Recommendation Committee for funds to be
distributed in Fiscal Year 2019
A motion was made by Council Member King to appoint Vicky Lewis, David Fralic, Ashley
Sansalone and Nick Dotin to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant Program Application
Review and Recommendation Committee. Council Member Crow seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
L. A Resolution granting the petition for the voluntary annexation of 200.4 acres out of the
Philip A. Smith League commonly known as the Scott Tract in Hays County, Texas and
setting dates, times, and place for public hearings of certain property by the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas and authorizing and directing the Mayor to publish notice of
such public hearings
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I. StaffReport
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. The City Council has approved the
Development Agreement fo r this tract, which is on file with the City and Hays County.
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
2. Public Hearing
No on spoke during the Public Hearing.
3. Resolution
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Resolution granting the
petition for the voluntary annexation of 200.4 acres out of the Philip A. Smith League
commonly known as the Scotl Tract in Hays County, Texas and setting dates, times, and
place for public heari ngs of certain property by the City of Dripping Springs, Texas and
authorizing and directing the Mayor to publish notice of such publ ic hearings. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2018-R23
M. Professional Serv ices Agreement with CMA Engineering for Upgrades to the Dripping
Springs Independent School Dis trict (DSISD) Lift Station located in Founders
Ridge (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Fould5)
I. SraflReport
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on file. The upgrades to the lift station
are required and all costs incurred will be paid by the developer of Founders Ridge. Staff
recommends approval of the agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Profess ional Services
Agreement with CMA Engineering fo r Upgrades to the Dripping Springs Independent
School District (DS ISD) Lift Station located in Founders Ridge. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
N. Termin ation of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Ranch House Lease between Nick
Stewart and the City of Dripping Springs (Sponsor: Mayor Todd Purcell)
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve the tennination of Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Ranch House Lease between Nick Stewart and the City of Dripping
Springs. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
City Council requested staff look into the division of the utilities and make sure that the
division is appropriate the number of current tenants.
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0. Extension of Fee Waiver in Exchange for Services at Dripping Springs Ranch Park for
an RV Site (Sponsor: lvfayor Todd Purcell)
I. Staff Report - no staffreport was presented
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the extension of Fee Waiver
in Exchange for Services at Dripping Springs Ranch Park for an RV Site. Mayor Pro
Tern Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
P. Amendment/Addendum to the Interlocal Contract for Licensing SCPDC Software
between the City of Dripping Springs, South Central Planning and Development
Commission and Capital Area Council of Governments, and regarding the addition of
the Code Enforcement Module for the City's MyPermitNow Sofhvare Program
(Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds)
I. Staff Report
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on file. The addition of the Building
Permit and Code Enforcement Modules will increase staff efficiency and tracking
capabilities. Staff recommends approval of the amendment.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Amendment to the
Interlocal Contract for Licensing SCPDC Software between the City of Dripping
Springs, South Central Planning and Development Commission and Capital Area
Council of Governments, and regarding the addition of the Building Permit and Code
Enforcement Modules for the City's MyPermitNow Software Program. Mayor Pro Tern
Foulds seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1, with Council Member Crow opposed.
X. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
Mayor Purcell announced that reports are on file and available for review upon request.
A. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
C. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
D. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to recess into Executive Session under Texas
Local Government Code Sections 551.071, and to include Executive Session Items D, E and G.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
XI. 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
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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.
A. 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 of Real Property)
B. 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)
C. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues related to creation of a separate
Board of Adjustment and Board of Adjustment membership and procedure. (551.071
Consultation with City Attorney).
D. 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).
E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Stephenson Building
Lease. (551. 071 Consultation with City Attorney).
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the Contested Case Hearing, TCEQ Docket
No. 2017-1749- MWD, SOAH Docket No. 582-18-3000, Application by the City of
Dripping Springs for TPDES Permit No. WQ0014488003 (551.071 Consultation with
City Attorney)
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal consultation and advice related to
retail water service by the City of Dripping Springs ( 551.071 Consultation with City
Allorney)
The City Council met in Executive Session from 7:32 p.m. to 7:50.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session. Mayor Purcell closed the Executive
Session and returned the meeting to Open Session at 7:51 p.m.
XII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. August 21, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:00 PM Meeting
B. September 11, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
C. September 18, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:00 PM Meeting
XIII. 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.
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This regular meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 5:00 PM
City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL - 5:00 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 Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Planner Anjali Naini
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager Lynne Dickinson
Building Official Sarah Holden
Code Enforcement Officer Aaron Reed
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Planning and Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
II. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken during workshop. Staff Reports regarding Consent, Site
Developments, Subdivisions, Zoning, On Site Sewage Facilities, Signs, Variances,
Waivers, Special Exceptions, Annexations, Alternate Standards, Business, and Other
Agenda Items listed below.
A. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Workshop
1. Revised Budget Planning Calendar
2. General Fund
3. Parks
a. Parkland Dedication
b. Landscaping
4. Farmers Market
5. Founders Day
B. Review of the Draft Agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting and Workshop of
August 21, 2018, and the Draft Agenda for the Regular Planning & Zoning
Commission meeting of August 28, 2018
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 p.m.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VI. 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
establish a time limit of two (2) minutes per speaker, for a total of thirty (30) minutes. The
Mayor and City Council may extend the session.
VII. 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 the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2018, and the Special Meeting
Minutes of July 2, 2018
B. Approval of the City Treasurer's Report for July 2018
C. Approval of An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending Chapter 12,
Article 3.006 Of The Dripping Springs Code Of Ordinances To Empower The Code
Enforcement And Construction Inspector To Issue Citations; And Providing For
The Following: Findings Of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability; Codification;
Effective Date; And Proper Notice And A Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Purcell)
VIII. SUBDMSION/SITE DEVELOPMENT/ ZONING/SIGNAGE/CONDITIONAL USE
PERMITSNARIANCES/WAIVERS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
Discussion and Possible Action on Zoning, Conditional Use Permits, Subdivision, Site
Development, Signage, Variances, Special Exceptions, Waivers and other matters:
A. An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending Chapter 26, Appendix "C"
of the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending Regulations for a
Master Sign Plan for the Belterra Commercial Subdivision; Providing for the
Following: Rules; Standards; Procedures; and Findings of Fact; Codification;
Repealer; Severability; Proper Notice and Meeting; Enforcement Including
Criminal Penalties Including Criminal Fines Not to Exceed $500.00 and Civil Fines
of Up to $500.00
1. Staff Report (Michelle Fischer)
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Ordinance
B. SUB2018-0008: A Preliminary Plat for 7 Lots Totaling 14.61 Acres Known as the
Shire Subdivision, Section 2, Located at 1111 Hays Country Acres Road in the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and further
Described as: 14.61 Acres out of 126.7243 out of the Richard Vaughn Survey No. 7,
as Conveyed by Deed as Recorded in Document No. 04016647 of the Official Public
Records of Hays County, Texas. Applicant, Travis Flake
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report (Chad Gilpin)
3. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Preliminary Plat
IX. BUSINESS
Consideration and Possible Action On:
A. An Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs Amending the City of Dripping
Springs Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28, Article 28.04 - Site Development; and
Providing for the Following: Findings of Fact; Enactment; Repealer; Severability;
Codification; Effective Date; and Proper Notice and Meeting (Sponsor: Mayor Pro
Tern Bill Foulds)
1. Staff Report (Anjali Naini)
2. Planning and Zoning Commission Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Ordinance
B. Consideration and Possible Action on Advance Funding Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and The State of Texas Acting Through The Texas
Department of Transportation For A Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
Program Project, State-Selected Off-System (CSJ # 0914-33-079) for the Dripping
Springs Sportsplex Drive Sidewalks Project; Authorizing City Staff to Submit
Executed Contract to TxDOT (Sponsor: Council Member Manassian)
C. Discuss and Consider Staff Direction regarding an Amendment to the Zoning Code
in regards to membership of the Board of Adjustment (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Bill
Foulds)
D. Hill Country Rally for Kids Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Temporary Street
Closures from Mercer St at 290 to Mercer and RR12, Mercer St at Buff, Wallace,
San Marcos and Old Fitzhugh September 15, 2018 (Sponsor: Council Member Wade
King)
E. Dripping Springs Songwriter's Festival Co-Sponsorship Agreement and Temporary
Street Closures for Mercer St from San Marcos to Old Fitzhugh October 19-21,
2018 (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
F. Recommendation regarding a Special Event Permit for the Twilight and Starlight
Event to be held October 6, 2018 and the Pioneer Day Event to be held September
22, 2018 at the Pound House located in Founders Memorial Park (Sponsor: Council
Member Wade King)
G. Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau Request for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding for
Holiday Lighting Displays (Sponsor: Council Member Taline Manassian)
H. Facilities Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping
Springs Lions Club for the use of Mercer Street during the Christmas on Mercer
Event December 1, 2018 (Sponsor: Council Member Wade King)
I. Reconsider action taken at the July 10, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting
regarding the appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex G. Baker, ill, John Kroll and
Elaine Cogburn to the Economic Development Committee for terms ending June 30,
2019; and the Consideration of the appointment of Patrick Rose, Rex G. Baker,
Elaine Cogburn, and John Kroll to the Economic Development Committee for terms
ending June 1, 2020, and the reappointment of Patrick Rose as Chair
1. Staff Report
2. Reconsider Previous Action
3. Appointment of Committee Members
J. Discuss and Consider the Appointment of one (1) individual the Planning & Zoning
Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2020
K. Discuss and Consider the Appointment of individuals to the Hotel Occupancy Tax
Grant Program Application Review and Recommendation Committee for funds to
be distributed in Fiscal Year 2019
L. A Resolution granting the petition for the voluntary annexation of 200.4 acres out of
the Philip A. Smith League commonly known as the Scott Tract in Hays County,
Texas and setting dates, times, and place for public hearings of certain property by
the City of Dripping Springs, Texas and authorizing and directing the Mayor to
publish notice of such public hearings
1. Staff Report
2. Public Hearing
3. Resolution
M. Professional Services Agreement with CMA Engineering for Upgrades to the
Dripping Springs Independent School District (DSISD) Lift Station located in
Founders Ridge (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds)
1. Staff Report
N. Termination of Dripping Springs Ranch Park Ranch House Lease between Nick
Stewart and the City of Dripping Springs (Sponsor: Mayor Todd Purcell)
0. Extension of Fee Waiver in Exchange for Services at Dripping Springs Ranch Park
for an RV Site (Sponsor: Mayor Todd Purcell)
1. Staff Report
P. Amendment/Addendum to the Interlocal Contract for Licensing SCPDC Software
between the City of Dripping Springs, South Central Planning and Development
Commission and Capital Area Council of Governments, and regarding the addition
of the Code Enforcement Module for the City's MyPermitNow Software Program
(Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds)
1. Staff Report
X. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
B. Dripping Springs Ranch Park Monthly Report
C. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
D. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report
XL 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 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)
B. 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)
C. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues related to creation of a
separate Board of Adjustment and Board of Adjustment membership and
procedure. (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney) .
D. 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).
E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Stephenson
Building Lease. (551.071 Consultation with City Attorney).
F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding the Contested Case Hearing, TCEQ
Docket No. 2017-1749- MWD, SOAH Docket No. 582-18-3000, Application by the
City of Dripping Springs for TPDES Permit No. WQ0014488003 (551.071
Consultation with City Attorney)
G. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal consultation and advice related to
retail water service by the City of Dripping Springs ( 551.071 Consultation with City
Attorney)
XII.ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. August 21, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:00 PM Meeting
B. September 11, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:30 PM
Meeting
C. September 18, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:00 PM
Meeting
XIII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless othe,wise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon 's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above
notice of meeting was posted at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityo@rippingsprings.com on
the the 10th day ofAugust 2018, at 4:30 p.m ..
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