City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 10, 2020
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
A Workshop & Regular Meeting of the City Council and Board of Adjustment of Dripping Springs, Texas
was held Tuesday, March 10, 2020 begi1ming 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/City Council/Board o(Adiustment 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
Joe Volpe, Board of Adjustment Alternate Member
City Staff/Appointed Officials/Consultants present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager Lynne Dickinson
Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed
Communications Coordinator Lisa Sullivan
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
TIRZ No. 1 & No . 2 Board Chair Dave Edwards
Financial Advisor Chris Lane, SAMCO Capital Markets, Inc.
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ P3 Advisor Darin Smith, Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (via teleconference)
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder, P3 Works, LLC
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Purcell called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
A. Presentation on Legislative changes to Budget Calendar and terms.
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Laura Mueller gave a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget process which is on file.
B. Presentation on TIRZ Town Center Project related to the feasibility and financing of
the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Dripping Springs Independent School
District, Dripping Springs Community Library, and Hays County.
Keenan Smith and Darin Smith gave a presentation on the TIRZ Town Center Project which
is on file. Chris Lane presented financial data related to the TIRZ Town Center Project
which is also on file.
III. RECESS - The City Council did not recess.
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Purcell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
VI. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
No action to be taken on proclamations and presentations. The City Council may choose to discuss
and take public comment on these items as necessary.
A. Proclamation proclaiming March 21, 2020 as "Down Syndrome Association of Texas
Day".
Sponsor: Council Member King
Council Member King read and presented the proclamation to Down Syndrome Association
of Central Texas Executive Director Jennifer Edwards, Board Member Tracey Cantu, and
members of the Cantu family.
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public 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 two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each
public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members ofthe public requiring the assistance
of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the 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 presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to 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 of Citizens.
North Hays County Fire Rescue (ESD No. 6) Fire Chief Scott Collard presented the results from the
Insurance Services Offices (ISO) rating. The City classification improved to a rating of Public
Protection Class 02 which could result in reduced insurance costs.
Mark Key spoke thanking Mayor Purcell for his service to the community.
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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 removedfi·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.
A. Approval of the February 11, 2020 City Council and Board of Adjustment Workshop
and Regular Meeting Minutes and the February 18, 2020 City Council Workshop and
Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Approval of the February 2020 City Treasurer Report.
C. Approval of a Certificate of Unopposed Candidates and an Ordinance Cancelling the
May 2, 2020 General Election and Declaring each Unopposed Candidate Elected to
Office; providing for a severability clause and providing for effective date.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-10
D. Approval of a Resolution Approving the 2020 Traffic Control, Safety and Security Plan
for the Founders Day Festival to be held from Friday, April 24, 2020 through Sunday,
April 26, 2020.
Sponsor: Council Member Crow
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R06
E. Approval of the form of the Liability and Maintenance Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and certain Mercer Street property owners and regarding parking
for the 2020 Founders Day Event to be held April 24 - 26, 2020 and authorization for
staff to execute the agreement.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
F. Approval of the Job Description for Swim Aide and authorization for the City
Administrator to hire as approved in the Parks & Community Services Budget.
Sponsor: Council Member King
G. Approval of a Partial Assignment of Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement between
related to the Assignment of 9.961 acres from Jim Karban to Steven and Kathleen
Shubin.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Consent Agenda Items A - F, and to pull
Item G for individual consideration. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
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Council Member Kroll recused from Consent Agenda Item G and exited the dais, an Affidavit of
Conflict of Interest is on file in the City Secretary's Office. The City Council considered Consent
Agenda Item G.
Consent Agenda
G. Approval of a Partial Assignment of Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement between
related to the Assignment of 9.961 acres from Jim Karban to Steven and Kathleen Shubin.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Partial Assignment of Wastewater Service
and Fee Agreement between related to the Assignment of9.961 acres from Jim Karhan to Steven and
Kathleen Shubin. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried 4 to 1, with Council
Member Kroll recused.
IX. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment will consider items related to appeals of administrative land use
determinations, requests for variances and special exceptions related to land use projects, and other
items as provided for in the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances.
Board of Adjustment Members Present: Chair Todd Purcell, Travis Crow, Wade King, John Kroll,
Taline Manassian, and Alternate Member Joe Volpe.
With a quorum of the Board of Adjustment present, the Board considered the following items.
A. Public hearing and consideration of approval regarding a Sign Variance Request for
an additional wall sign for The Home Depot's Rental Center, located at 260 E.
Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX.
Applicant: Rosalyn Holderfied, ID Associates, on behalf of The Home Depot
1. Presentation
No presentation given. A letter from the representative of absence due to travel restrictions
is on file.
2. Sign Administrator's Report
Michelle Fischer presented the Sign Administrator's Report which is on file. Approval with
the following conditions is recommended:
• Noncompliant flag lights be brought into compliance,
• Outdoor storage be brought into compliance; and
• Should staff determine any other lighting is noncompliant, that it be brought into
compliance.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommend approval with conditions 6 to 0.
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4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Variance Request to Allow an Additional Wall Sign
A motion was made by Board Member Foulds to postpone the item to the April 14, 2014
Board of Adjustment meeting. Board Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 6 to 0.
Board Member Foulds directed staff to address parking behind the building.
B. Public hearing and consideration of approval regarding VAR2020-0001: an
Application for Special Exception to Chapter 30 Zoning, Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance,
Section 5 Development Standards, Subsection B 5.10.1 Screening of Non-residential &
Multiple-Family for property located at the southwest intersection of Hwy 290 and
Bunker Ranch Rd., Dripping Springs, TX (Legal Description: Lot lA & lB, Phase 1,
Block 2 of the Bunker Ranch Subdivision)
Applicant: Mario Castillo, KBGE, a Part of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc
1. Presentation
No presentation given.
2. Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with
conditions that the new fence along US Highway 290 be reviewed and approved by staff
prior to approval of the site development permit, and the fence be constructed of a masonry
material.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval with conditions 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Special Exception
A motion was made by Board Member Kroll to approve VAR2020-0001: an Application for
Special Exception to Chapter 30 Zoning, Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance, Section 5
Development Standards, Subsection B 5.10.1 Screening of Non-residential & Multiple-
Family for property located at the southwest intersection of Hwy 290 and Bunker Ranch
Rd., Dripping Springs, TX (Legal Description: Lot lA & lB, Phase 1, Block 2 of the Bunker
Ranch Subdivision) with the conditions that the new fence along US Highway 290 be
reviewed and approved by staff prior to approval of the site development permit, and the
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fence be constructed of masonry material. Board Member Manassian seconded the motion
which failed 4 to 2, with Board Members Foulds and Crow opposed.
X. BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing and consideration of approval regarding ZA2019-0011: an Ordinance
to Amend the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances Chapter 6: Business
Regulations, Article 6.04: Alcoholic Beverages, and Chapter 30: Zoning, Exhibit A:
Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.6: Definitions and Section 3.17: Conditional Use Permit
(CUP).
1. Staff Report
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff is requesting postponement
of the item.
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommend approval of Option B by a vote of 3 -1 -1-1, with
Commissioner Strong opposed, Commissioner Newman abstained, and Commissioner
McIntosh recused.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Zoning Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to postpone the item to the April 14, 2020
City Council Regular Meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
B. Public Hearing regarding ZA2020-0002: Application for Zoning Amendment from
Agricultural (AG) to Commercial Services (CS) for an approximately 8.546 acre tract
of land situated in the Benjamin F. Hanna Survey, Abstract No. 222, Section No. 28,
Hays County, Texas. The property is generally located north of U.S. Hwy 290, and west
of Bell Springs Road. Applicant has requested postponement based on Planning and
Zoning Commission direction.
Applicant: Rusty Staudt
1. Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends postponement
so that a conditional overlay, as requested by the applicant, can be drafted.
2. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to postpone the item to April 14, 2020 City
Council Regular Meeting. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
C. Public Hearing and consideration of approval regarding SD2020-0002: Application for
a Site Development Permit for property located on Hwy 290, between Ledgestone
Drive and Four Star Boulevard, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description:
A0245 William S Holton Survey, Acres 3.07). The Site Development application is for
a Firestone Service Center.
Applicant: Felix Manka, P.E., CMA Engineering, INC
1. Presentation
Felix Manka was available for questions from the City Council.
2. Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with
the condition that the applicant address all remaining comments prior to receiving Signatures
for City approval.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval with conditions 6 to 0.
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Site Development Permit
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve SD2020-0002: Application for a
Site Development Permit for property located on Hwy 290, between Ledgestone Drive and
Four Star Boulevard, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description: A0245 William S
Holton Survey, Acres 3.07). The Site Development application is for a Firestone Service
Center with the condition that the applicant address all remaining comments prior to
receiving Signatures for City approval. Council Member Manassian seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving Employee Discount Policy
for Discounts for Park Programs.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution and policy.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Resolution approving Employee
Discount Policy for Discounts for Park Programs with the condition that the policy reflects
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personal use only with regards to rental facilities. Council Member Crow seconded the
motion which cauied tmanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R07
E. Discuss and consider approval of plan for additional recreational vehicle (RV) hookups
at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Sponsor: Council Member King
Lynne Dickinson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the additional hookups.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a plan for additional recreational
vehicle (RV) hookups at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Council Member Kroll seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
F. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and Varnell Electric for the installation of RV Slot Electrical Boxes and other electrical
improvements at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Sponsor: Council Member King
Lynne Dickinson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff reconm1ends approval of
the agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Agreement between the City
of Dripping Springs and Varnell Electric for the installation of RV Slot Electrical Boxes and
other electrical improvements at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Council Member Kroll
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
G. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to
Negotiate an Amendment to the Mutual Maintenance Agreement with TXDOT to
include Wayfinding Signs and other updates.
Sponsor: Council Member Crow ·
Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve a Resolution Authorizing the City
Administrator to Negotiate an Amendment to the Mutual Maintenance Agreement with
TXDOT to include Wayfinding Signs and other updates . Council Member Kroll seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R0S
H. Discuss and consider approval of a 2020 Budget Calendar.
Laura Mueller presented the item and notified the City Council that the TIRZ No. 1 & No .
2 Board requested an extension of their budget recommendation deadline to May 15, 2020.
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A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to approve the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
Calendar with the condition that the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board budget recommendation
deadline be extended to May 15, 2020. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which
carried 4 to 1, with Mayor Pro Tern Foulds opposed.
I. Discuss and consider approval of Selection of Bid regarding Ranch Park Dam Repairs
& Improvements and authorization for the City Administrator to negotiate the
agreement.
Chad Gilpin presented the item and bid tabulation which is on file. Staff recommends the
selection of DigDug Construction, LLC.
A motion was made by Council Member King to select DigDug Construction, LLC for
Ranch Park Darn Repairs & Improvements and to authorize the City Administrator to
negotiate the agreement. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
J. Discuss and consider approval of a Ninety (90) Day Extension of the Solid Waste
Franchise Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Progressive Waste
Solutions of Tx, Inc. d/b/a/ WC of Texas regarding Solid Waste Services.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
extension.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve a Ninety (90) Day Extension of
the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Progressive
Waste Solutions of Tx, Inc. d/b/a/ WC of Texas regarding Solid Waste Services. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
K. Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement, by and between the City of
Dripping Springs, a general law city in Hays County, Texas; Dripping Springs
Independent School District; Dripping Springs Community Library District; Hays
County; and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone #2, Dripping Springs, Texas in connection with the development and
construction of the Town Center Project.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file.
The City Council will take action on this item after Executive Session.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.074 Deliberation of
Personnel Matters and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A - G. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 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 legal matters related to City Council
Membership and Vacancies.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to the TIRZ Town
Center Project Interlocal Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement with Hays County.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Signs on City
Owned Property.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Solid Waste
Services.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Sponsorships of
City Parks and Use of Donated Funds.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
F. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Ranch Hand Joseph Schorp and related
to employee compensation and benefits.
Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074
G. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Job Duties and Employment related to
the Planning Intern.
Deliberation with Personnel Matters, 551.074
The City Council met in Executive Session from 7:49 - 8:24 p.m. No vote or action was
taken during Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open Session at
8:24p.m.
OPEN SESSION
K. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement, by and
between the City of Dripping Springs, a general law city in Hays County, Texas;
Dripping Springs Independent School District; Dripping Springs Community Library
District; Hays County; and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone #2, Dripping Springs, Texas in connection with the development
and construction of the Town Center Project.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
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A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to direct the City Attorney to move
forward with the original agreement with the six-month term and the TIRZ Board
recommendation on termination, and to authorize Council Member Manassian and Council
Member Kroll to work as a subcommittee with the other body should a meeting happen or
otherwise. Council Member Kroll seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
L. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Dripping Springs and Hays County regarding Dripping Springs Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number Two and related approved documents.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve an Amendment to the Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hays County regarding Dripping
Springs Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone Number Two and related approved documents. Council Member Manassian seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to pull Executive Session Agenda Items F and G into Open
Session for action. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
F. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Ranch Hand Joseph Schorp and related
to employee compensation and benefits.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve the salary adjustment as
recommended by the DSRP Event Center Manager. Council Member Crow seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
G. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Job Duties and Employment related to
the Planning Intern
A motion was made by Council Member Manassian to authorize retention of the Planning
Intern through the fiscal year as a Records Management Intern and to authorize Michelle
Fischer to approve the job description for the Records Management Intern. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
XI. REPORTS
Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
A. Parks & Community Services Monthly Report
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
B. Maintenance & Facilities Monthly Report
Maintenance Director Craig Rice
C. Economic Development Committee Report
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Committee Chair Kim Fernea
D. Transportation Committee Report
Committee Chair Erik Burgeson
XII. 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 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 legal matters related to City Council
Membership and Vacancies.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to the TIRZ Town
Center Project Interlocal Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement with Hays County.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Signs on City
Owned Property.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Solid Waste
Services.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Sponsorships of
City Parks and Use of Donated Funds.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
F. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Ranch Hand Joseph Schorp and related
to employee compensation and benefits.
Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074
G. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Job Duties and Employment related to
the Planning Intern.
Deliberation with Personnel Matters, 5 51. 07 4
The City Council met in Executive Session earlier in the agenda.
XIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
March 11 , 2020 Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
March 17, 2020 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
March 19, 2020 Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m.
March 23, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
March 23, 2020 Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
March 24, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
March 25, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor/City Council/Board ofAdjustment:
Mayor Todd Purcell
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
Council Member Travis Crow
Council Member Wade King
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
Charles Busbey, Board ofAdjustment Alternate Member
Joe Volpe, Board ofAdjustment Alternate Member
City Staff/Appointed Officials/Consultants:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager Lynne Dickinson
II. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
A. Presentation on Legislative changes to Budget Calendar and terms.
B. Presentation on TIRZ Town Center Project related to the feasibility and financing of
the proposed Interlocal Agreement with the Dripping Springs Independent School
District, Dripping Springs Community Library, and Hays County.
III. RECESS
IV. RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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VI. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
No action to be taken on proclamations and presentations. The City Council may choose to discuss
and take public comment on these items as necessary.
A. Proclamation proclaiming March 21, 2020 as "Down Syndrome Association of Texas
Day".
Sponsor: Council Member King
VII. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public 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 two (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 to sign in.
Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation ofcitizens from the city secretary. By
law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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 ofCity 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 February 11, 2020 City Council and Board of Adjustment Workshop
and Regular Meeting Minutes and the February 18, 2020 City Council Workshop and
Regular Meeting Minutes.
B. Approval of the February 2020 City Treasurer Report.
C. Approval of a Certificate of Unopposed Candidates and an Ordinance Cancelling the
May 2, 2020 General Election and Declaring each Unopposed Candidate Elected to
Office; providing for a severability clause and providing for effective date.
D. Approval of a Resolution Approving the 2020 Traffic Control, Safety and Security Plan
for the Founders Day Festival to be held from Friday, April 24, 2020 through Sunday,
April 26, 2020.
Sponsor: Council Member Crow
E. Approval of the form of the Liability and Maintenance Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and certain Mercer Street property owners and regarding parking
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for the 2020 Founders Day Event to be held April 24 - 26, 2020 and authorization for
staff to execute the agreement.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
F. Approval of the Job Description for Swim Aide and authorization for the City
Administrator to hire as approved in the Parks & Community Services Budget.
Sponsor: Council Member King
G. Approval of a Partial Assignment of Wastewater Service and Fee Agreement between
related to the Assignment of 9.961 acres from Jim Karban to Steven and Kathleen
Shubin.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
IX. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The Board of Adjustment will consider items related to appeals of administrative land use
determinations, requests for variances and special exceptions related to land use projects, and other
items as provided for in the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances.
A. Public hearing and consideration of approval regarding a Sign Variance Request for
an additional wall sign for The Home Depot's Rental Center, located at 260 E.
Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX.
Applicant: Rosalyn Holderfied, ID Associates, on behalf of The Home Depot
1. Presentation
2. Sign Administrator's Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Variance Request to Allow an Additional Wall Sign
B. Public hearing and consideration of approval regarding VAR2020-0001: an
Application for Special Exception to Chapter 30 Zoning, Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance,
Section 5 Development Standards, Subsection B 5.10.1 Screening of Non-residential &
Multiple-Family for property located at the southwest intersection of Hwy 290 and
Bunker Ranch Rd., Dripping Springs, TX (Legal Description: Lot lA & lB, Phase 1,
Block 2 of the Bunker Ranch Subdivision)
Applicant: Mario Castillo, KBGE, a Part of Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc
1. Presentation
2. StaffReport
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Special Exception
X. BUSINESS
A. Public Hearing and consideration of approval regarding ZA2019-0011: an Ordinance
to Amend the City of Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances Chapter 6: Business
Regulations, Article 6.04: Alcoholic Beverages, and Chapter 30: Zoning, Exhibit A:
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Zoning Ordinance, Section 1.6: Definitions and Section 3.17: Conditional Use Permit
(CUP).
1. Staff Report
2. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Zoning Ordinance
B. Public Hearing regarding ZA2020-0002: Application for Zoning Amendment from
Agricultural (AG) to Commercial Services (CS) for an approximately 8.546 acre tract
of land situated in the Benjamin F. Hanna Survey, Abstract No. 222, Section No. 28,
Hays County, Texas. The property is generally located north of U.S. Hwy 290, and west
of Bell Springs Road. Applicant has requested postponement based on Planning and
Zoning Commission direction.
Applicant: Rusty Staudt
1. Staff Report
2. Public Hearing
C. Public Hearing and consideration of approval regarding SD2020-0002: Application for
a Site Development Permit for property located on Hwy 290, between Ledgestone
Drive and Four Star Boulevard, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 (Legal Description:
A0245 William S Holton Survey, Acres 3.07). The Site Development application is for
a Firestone Service Center.
Applicant: Felix Manka, P.E., CMA Engineering, INC
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Site Development Permit
D. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving Employee Discount Policy
for Discounts for Park Programs.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
E. Discuss and consider approval of plan for additional recreational vehicle (RV) hookups
at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Sponsor: Council Member King
F. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and Varnell Electric for the installation of RV Slot Electrical Boxes and other electrical
improvements at Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Sponsor: Council Member King
G. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Authorizing the City Administrator to
Negotiate an Amendment to the Mutual Maintenance Agreement with TXDOT to
include Wayfinding Signs and other updates.
Sponsor: Council Member Crow
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H. Discuss and consider approval of a 2020 Budget Calendar.
I. Discuss and consider approval of Selection of Bid regarding Ranch Park Dam Repairs
& Improvements and authorization for the City Administrator to negotiate the
agreement.
J. Discuss and consider approval of a Ninety (90) Day Extension of the Solid Waste
Franchise Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Progressive Waste
Solutions of Tx, Inc. d/b/a/ WC of Texas regarding Solid Waste Services.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Foulds
K. Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement, by and between the City of
Dripping Springs, a general law city in Hays County, Texas; Dripping Springs
Independent School District; Dripping Springs Community Library District; Hays
County; and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 and Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zone #2, Dripping Springs, Texas in connection with the development and
construction of the Town Center Project.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
L. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between
the City of Dripping Springs and Hays County regarding Dripping Springs Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Number 2 and related approved documents.
Sponsor: Council Member Manassian
XI. REPORTS
Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
A. Parks & Community Services Monthly Report
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
B. Maintenance & Facilities Monthly Report
Maintenance Director Craig Rice
C. Economic Development Committee Report
Committee Chair Kim Fernea
D. Transportation Committee Report
Committee Chair Erik Burgeson
XII. 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 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.
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A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to City Council
Membership and Vacancies.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to the TIRZ Town
Center Project Interlocal Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement with Hays County.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Signs on City
Owned Property.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Solid Waste
Services.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal matters related to Sponsorships of
City Parks and Use of Donated Funds.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
F. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Ranch Hand Joseph Schorp and related
to employee compensation and benefits.
Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074
G. Deliberation of Personnel Matters regarding Job Duties and Employment related to
the Planning Intern.
Deliberation with Personnel Matters, 551.074
XIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting)
April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
March 11, 2020 Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
March 17, 2020 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
March 19, 2020 Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m.
March 23, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
March 23, 2020 Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
March 24, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
March 25, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
XIV. ADJOURN
XV. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
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All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the City Council may consider a vote to excuse the absence of
any City Council Member for absence from this meeting.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on March 6, 2020 at 4:45 p.m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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