City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the C ity Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was he ld Tuesday, November 19, 2019 beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor & Citv Council Members present were: Mayor Todd Purcell Mayor Pro Tern B ill Foulds Council Member Travis Crow Council Member Wade King Council Member Taline Manassian Citv Council Member absent was: Council Member John Kroll Citv Sta(flAppointed Officials/Consultants present were: Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Secretary Andrea Cunningham City Treasurer Gina Gillis Communications Coordinator Lisa Sullivan Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller Architectural Consultant Keenan Smith W ith a quorum of the C ity Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:0 I p.m. II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Purcell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. III. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member ofthe p ublic who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the City Council 's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed tvvo (2) minutes to speak during presentation ofcitizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members ofthe public requiring the assistance ofa translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member ofthe public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presentedfor consideration. Speakers are encouraged lo sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City 's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations ofCitizens. Cily Council November 19, 2019 Regular Mee/ing Minules Page I of4  No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of a Resolution Approving and Accepting a Construction Bond for Big Sky Ranch Subdivision Phase 1, Sitework, Utilities, Paving and Drainage; providing for provisions; effective date and proper notice and meeting. Sponsor Mayor Pro Tern Foulds Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R39 B. Approval of a Resolution Releasing the Maintenance Bond for Texas Heritage Village providing for an effective date and proper notice and meeting. Sponsor Mayor Pro Tem Foulds Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R40 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to approve Consent Agenda Items A - B. Counci l Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimous ly 4 to 0. V. BUSINESS A. Presentation and discuss ion regarding Amendments to the Exterior Design and Architectural Standards Ordinance. Laura Mueller and Keenan Smith presented the item. The presentation is on file and available for review upon request. No action was taken on this item. B. Discuss and consider approval of Authorization to Purchase from Tyler Technologies and regarding the Incode Software Solution. Sponsor: Council Member Kroll Gina G illis presented the staff report which is on file. Staff reconunends approval of the purchase. A motion was made by Council Member King to approve Authorization to Purchase from Tyler Technologies and regarding the Incode Software Solution. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimous ly 4 to 0. C. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Appointing the City Secretary to the Hays County Citizens Election Advisory Commission for a term of two (2) years. Sponsor: Mayor Purcell Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. City Council November 19, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of4  A motion was made by Counci l Member King to approve a Resolution Appo inting the City Secretary to the Hays County C itizens E lection Advisory Commission for a term of two (2) years. Mayor Pro Tem Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2019-R41 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 , Consultation with City Attorney, 551.074, Personne l Matters, and 55 1.072, De liberation of Real Property and regarding Executive Sess ion Agenda Items A- D. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried 4 to 0. Council Member Crow recused from Executive Session Agenda Item B. VI. 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 Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The City Council for the City o,/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 the South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project Easement Acquisition. Consultation with City Attorney, 55 1.071 B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation Water Systems Operations. Consultation w ith City Attorney, 551.071 C. Deliberation of the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties of the assistant city attorney. Personnel Matters, 55 1.074 D. Deliberation regarding real property related to TIRZ Project. Deliberations Regarding Real Property, 551 .072 T he City Counc il met in Executive Session from 6: 17 p.m. - 6:56 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:56 p.m. OPEN SESSION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Foulds to bring Executive Session Agenda Items C and D into Open Session fo r action. Council Member King seconded the motion which canied unanimously 4 to 0. Cily Council November /9, 2019 Regular Meeling Minules Page 3 o/4  Executive Session Agenda Item C: Deliberation of the appointment, employment, evaluation, duties of the assistant city attorney. A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to Authorize Ginger Faught to make an offer as discussed during Executive Session and for Ginger Faught and Mayor Purcell to finalize the job description for City Attorney. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Executive Session Agenda Item D: Deliberation regarding real property related to TIRZ Project. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to authorize staff to meet with owners of the property in question and to negotiate a contract with earnest money not to exceed to ten percent (10%) of the offer. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. B. Board, Commission and Committee Meetings November 20, 2019 Economic Development Committee at 3:00 p.m. November 20, 2019 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m. November 21, 2019 Farmers Market Board at 12:00 p.m. November 25, 2019 Transportation Committee at 3 :30 p.m. December 2, 2019 Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. December 5, 2019 Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. December 9, 2019 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. 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 6:59 p.m. ATTEST: ~ Andrea Cunningh City Council November 19, 20 I 9 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/4