City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 16, 2018
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment Minutes
Regular Meeting
October 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, October 16, 2018
beginning 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
Council Members present were:
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 Staffand Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Jason Lutz
Communications Coordinator Bonnie Gonzalez
Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
Accounting Assistant Penny Appleman
IT Coordinator Misty Dean
Receptionist Angie Tubbs
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:01
p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Kroll led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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 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.
Mariana Espinoza spoke regarding staffs participation in a singing competition at the Texas
Municipal League Conference. Ms. Espinoza wrote lyrics to the Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow song
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Pictures. that were specific to the City of Dripping Springs. The fo llowing staff members
performed the song for the City Council and guests:
• Accounti ng Assistant Penny Appleman
• lT Coordinator Misty Dean
• Receptionist Angie Tubbs
• City /\clminislrator Michelle Fischer
• Parks & Community Services Director Mariana Espinoza
• City Allorney Laura Mueller
IV. CONSENT ITEMS
The following ilems are anlicipaled 10 require /itlle or no indfridualized discussion due to their
nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or rouline. 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 p ublic hearing or determination is necessa,y. However, a City
Council Member or citizen may request separale 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 a n Ordinance o f th e C ity of D r ipping Springs, Texas Amend ing the Cod e
of Ordin ances, Chapter 28: Subdivisions and Site Development, Article 4: Site
Development, Section 11 : App roval Process, Modifica tions and Exhibit A:
S ubd ivision O rdina nce, Section I. Genera l Provisions; amend ing p rocedure for pool
encroaclunents Sponsor: Mayor Pm Tem Foulds
Filed as O rdina nce No. 201 8-25
B. Approval of Audit Engagement Letter between the City of Dripping Springs and The
Accounting Firm of Donald L. Allman, CPA, PC for Audit Services for Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 2018
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve the Consent Agenda. Council
Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried: 4 to I for Consent Item A, with Council
Member Manassian opposed; and unanimously 5 to O fo r Consent Item B.
V. BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing, Discussion and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance
of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
24: Building Regulations, Article 24.04 Manufactu red Housing, Mobile Homes,
and Recreational Vehicles, Section 24.04.006 Variances, amending and removing
the requirement that a manufactured home must b e located on :1 separately platted
or replattcd lot Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
I. Sta.ff Report - sraffreport is on file, no sta.!Jreporl presented.
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2. BC2018-00 I Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member King 10 approve an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs. Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24: Building
Regulations, Article 24.04 Manufac tured Housing, Mobile Homes, and Recreational
Vehicles, Sect ion 24.04.006 Variances, amend ing and removing the requirement that
a manufactured home must be located on a separately platted or replatted lot. Council
Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2018-27
B. Discussion and Cons ideration of Approval regl1rdin g Improvements and
Reimbursements Related to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreem ent for
Belterra Commercia l Sponsor: Council Member Kroll
I. Presentation
Council Member Kroll presented the item. The reimbursement was a origi nall y
agreed upon for $2.6 million; however, the actual expenditures for the public
improvements exceed that amount was requested for $2.9 mil lion. The larger
expenditure was due, in part, to changes in the original concept plan that all owed for
more ADA accessible walkways, wider sidewalks and more tra ils and other features
such as lighting and landscaping. The City and the Developer has agreed to a
compromised reimbursement of $2.2 million.
2. Staff Report - staffrep ort on file, no staffreport presented
3. l 111prvve111enls and Rei111b11rseme11ts
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve Improvements and
Reimbursements Related to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for
Beltcrra Commercial at an amount not to exceed $2.2 million. Council Member
Manassian seconded the motion which can-ied 4 to I, with Mayor Pro Tem f7o ulds
opposed.
C. Discuss and Cons id er the Approval of a Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Chris Nygard and Barry Brittain A lexius,
and rega rding the JWLP Family Plat Lot 6 (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Fould'i)
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on fi le. Staff recommends approval of
the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem fo ulds to approve a Wastewater Service and Fee
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Chris Nygard and Barry Brittain
Alexius, and regarding the JW LP Fami ly Plat Lot 6 subject to the City Engineer and City
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Attorney signing off on the final connection point. Council Member Kroll seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to recess into Executive Session as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney, 551.072
Deliberations about Real Property, and 551.074 Personnel Matters and regarding Executive
Session Agenda Item A; and Business Agenda Items D and E. Council Member Kroll seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council for the City o.lDripping 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 Allorney), 55 I. 072 ( Deliberations a bow
Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberations about G!fis and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel
Matters). 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic
Development). The City Council for rhe City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in
Executive Session in Open Session or move any itemfrom Executive Session to Open Session for
action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to election options for
the City Council (Consultation with City Attorney, 55 I.071)
D. Discuss and Consider the Approval of a One Month Extension of the Ranch House
Lease Agreement behveen the City of Dripping Springs and Cody Kinsey
E. Discuss and Consider the negotiation of Lease Agreements and Contractor
Agreements regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch House
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:20 p.m. to 6:43 p.m.
No action or vote was taken in Executive Session.
Mayor Purcell closed Executive Session and returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:43
p.m.
In Open Session, the City Council took the following action:
D. Discuss and Consider the Approval of a One Month Extension of the Ranch House
Lease Agreement behveen the City of Dripping Springs and Cody Kinsey
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Month-to-Month Lease
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Cody Kinsey regarding the Ranch
House. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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E. Discuss and Cons ide r the negotiation of Lease Agreements and Con tractor
Agreem ents regarding th e Dripping Sprin gs Ranch House
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern r-oulds to postpo ne the item until staff is ready for
presentation. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimous ly 5 to
0.
VI. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND ST AFF
A. Transportation Co mmittee Mo nthly Re port
Repo rt is on file a nd available for review upon request.
V II. EXECUTIVE SESSIO
The Ciry Council.for !he Ciry of Dripping Springs has !he rig/11 lo adjourn illfo executive session
at any time during the course <~( this meeting lo discuss any matter as authorized by Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Allorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property), 55 1.073 (Deliberations about G[/is and Donations), 55 1.074 (Personnel
Mailers), 551. 0 76 (Deliberations about Securiry Devices), and 551.086 (Economic
Development) . The Cily Council.for rhe City of Dripping Springs may acr on any item listed in
Executive Session in Open Session or move any ilem.from Executive Session to Open Session.for
action.
A. Co nsultation with City A ttorney regarding legal issues related to election optio ns for
the C ity Coun cil (Con.rnltarion 1rith Ciry Allorney, 551. 071)
The City Council met in Executive Session earlier in the agenda.
V III. ANNO UNCEM ENTS
A . November 13, 2018- Regular C ity Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:30 PM Meeting
13. November 20, 20 18 - Regu lar City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Regulnr Meeting
C. October 23, 2018 - Regu lar Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30 PM
D. December 11. 20 18 - Regu lar City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6 :30 PM Meeting
IX. A DJO URN
A motion was made by Council Mem ber Krol l to adjourn the meeting. Council Member C row
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeti ng adjourned at 6 :50 p.m.
D ATE A PPROVE D : November 13. 201 8
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, October 16, 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
Planning Director Jason Lutz
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to
speak shall do so after being recognized by the Mayor. The Mayor and City Council
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.
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 of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the
Code of Ordinances, Chapter 28: Subdivisions and Site Development, Article 4: Site
Development, Section 11: Approval Process, Modifications and Exhibit A:
Subdivision Ordinance, Section 1. General Provisions; amending procedure for pool
encroachments Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
B. Approval of Audit Engagement Letter between the City of Dripping Springs and
The Accounting Firm of Donald L. Allman, CPA, PC for Audit Services for Fiscal
Year ending September 30, 2018
V. BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing, Discussion and Consideration of Approval regarding an Ordinance
of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter
24: Building Regulations, Article 24.04 Manufactured Housing, Mobile Homes,
and Recreational V chicles, Section 24.04.006 Variances, amending and removing
the requirement that a manufactured home must be located on a separately platted
or replatted lot Sponsor: Mayor Purcell
1. Staff Report
2. BC2018-001 Ordinance
B. Discussion and Consideration of Approval regarding Improvements and
Reimbursements Related to the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement for
Belterra Commercial Sponsor: Council Member Kroll
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Improvements and Reimbursements
C. Discuss and Consider the Approval of a Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Chris Nygard and Barry Brittain Alexius,
and regarding the JWLP Family Plat Lot 6 (Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Foulds)
D. Discuss and Consider the Approval of a One Month Extension of the Ranch House
Lease Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Cody Kinsey
E. Discuss and Consider the negotiation of Lease Agreements and Contractor
Agreements regarding the Dripping Springs Ranch House
VI. REPORTS OF AGENCIES, COMMISSIONS AND STAFF
A. Transportation Committee Monthly Report
VII. 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 of Dripping Springs may act on any
item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to
Open Session for action.
A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to election options for
the City Council (Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071)
VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. November 13, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:00 PM Workshop/6:30 PM
Meeting
B. November 20, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
C. October 23, 2018 - Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 6:30 PM
D. December 11, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM Workshop/6:30 PM
Meeting
IX. 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 ofDripping Springs City Half and website, W\Vw.cityofdrippingsprings.com on
the 12th day ofOctober 2018, at 3:45 p.m ..
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