City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 21, 2020
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City Council
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, July 21, 2020
beginning at 6:00 p.m. via Videoconference and in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer
Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to
participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using
the information below. Public commentfor this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary
at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 3:00 p .m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor & City Council Members present were:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell (arrived at 6:04 p.m.)
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
City Staff/Appointed Officials/Consultants present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Treasurer Gina Gills
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Foulds led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
IV. 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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to hear Business Item A out of order. Council Member
Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA ITEM A
A. Discuss and consider approval of amendments to Professional Services Agreements for
planning and engineering services related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Projects.
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I. Staff Report
Kennan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
amending agreements.
2. AG I CM, Inc. Amendment, Preconstruction Consulting Services
3. Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. Amendment, P3 Advisory Services
4. HDR Engineering, Inc. \ Doucet Engineering Amendment, Engineering & Surveying
Services
5. McCann Adams Studio Amendment, Planning & Architectural Services
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve amendments to Professional Services
Agreements for planning and engineering services related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Projects for AG I CM, Inc. Amendment, Preconstruction Consulting Services, Economic & Planning
Systems, Inc. Amendment, P3 Advisory Services, HDR Engineering, Inc. \ Doucet Engineering
Amendment, Engineering & Surveying Services, and Mccann Adams Studio Amendment, Planning
& Architectural Services. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5
to 0.
V. BUDGET
Budget items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. The City Council may provide staff
direction.
A. Discussion and possible staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Municipal
Budget.
Gina Gillis presented the staff report which is on file. Kelly Schmidt presented the budget
for Parks & Community Services and Aaron Reed presented budgeted items for Public
Works and wastewater.
No action was taken regarding this item.
VI. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of amendments to Professional Services Agreements for
planning and engineering services related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Projects.
1. Staff Report
2. AG I CM, Inc. Amendment, Preconstruction Consulting Services
3. Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. Amendment, P 3 Advisory Services
4. HDR Engineering, Inc. \ Doucet Engineering Amendment, Engineering & Surveying
Services
5. McCann Adams Studio Amendment, Planning & Architectural Services
Action and discussion regarding this item was taken earlier in the agenda.
VII. 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 issues related to Emergency
Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
B. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including
the Town Center Project and uses and real property in the Triangle and Veterans
Memorial Park.
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Deliberate employment, evaluation, duties, and compensation for the following: City
Administrator; Deputy City Administrator; City Attorney; Executive Assistant; City
Secretary & Municipal Court Clerk; Records Management Clerk; Finance Director;
Accounting Clerk; Accounts Receivable Clerk; Communications Director;
Receptionist; Information Technology Coordinator; IT Intern; Senior Planner;
Planning Assistant Brandon Elliott; Planning Assistant Alicia Lundy-Morse; GIS
Analyst; Planning & Development Intern; Emergency Management Coordinator;
Public Works Coordinator; Code Enforcement Inspector; Building Official & Utility
Coordinator; Building Permit Technician; Residential Plans Examiner & Inspector;
Maintenance Director; Maintenance Workers Jim Bass, Sesario Garza, Timothy
Tyree, and Bill Stevens; Maintenance & Service Worker; Parks & Community
Services Director; Events & Programs Specialist; Program Event Coordinator;
Farmers Market Manager; Founders Pool Manager; DSRP Event Center Manager;
DSRP Event Center Coordinator; DSRP Customer Service Specialist; DSRP Lead
Ranch Hand; DSRP Ranch Hands Sheri Kapanka, Sean Untersee, and Joseph Schorp;
DSRP Event Center Technician.
Personnel Matters, 551.074
The City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
VIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
September 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 22, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
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July 23, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 27, 2020 Transpmiation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
July 28 , 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
August 3, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
August 5, 2020 DSRP Board of Directors at 12:00 p.m.
August 6, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission at 4 :00 p.m.
August 10, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
DATE ~PPROVED : A~st . :1, 2020i
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Bill Foulds, Jr. , Mayor
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Andrea Cunnin
City Council July 2 /, 2020
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council Regular Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to
participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using
the information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary
at acunningham(ci),cityofdrippingsprings. com, no later than 3:00 p .m. , Tuesday, July 21, 2020.
The City Council respectfully request that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are
a member of the City Council. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable your microphone
and webcam when presenting to the City Council.
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor & City Council Members:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
City Staff/Appointed Officials/Consultants:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Treasurer Gina Gills
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. 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
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.
V. BUDGET
Budget items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. The City Council may provide staff
direction.
A. Discussion and possible staff direction regarding the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Municipal
Budget.
VI. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of amendments to Professional Services Agreements for
planning and engineering services related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
Projects.
1. Staff Report
2. AG I CM, Inc. Amendment, Preconstruction Consulting Services
3. Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. Amendment, P3 Advisory Services
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4. HDR Engineering, Inc. \ Doucet Engineering Amendment, Engineering & Surveying
Services
5. Mc Cann Adams Studio Amendment, Planning & Architectural Services
VII. 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 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 Emergency
Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
B. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including
the Town Center Project and uses and real property in the Triangle and Veterans
Memorial Park.
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Deliberate employment, evaluation, duties, and compensation for the following: City
Administrator; Deputy City Administrator; City Attorney; Executive Assistant; City
Secretary & Municipal Court Clerk; Records Management Clerk; Finance Director;
Accounting Clerk; Accounts Receivable Clerk; Communications Director;
Receptionist; Information Technology Coordinator; IT Intern; Senior Planner;
Planning Assistant Brandon Elliott; Planning Assistant Alicia Lundy-Morse; GIS
Analyst; Planning & Development Intern; Emergency Management Coordinator;
Public Works Coordinator; Code Enforcement Inspector; Building Official & Utility
Coordinator; Building Permit Technician; Residential Plans Examiner & Inspector;
Maintenance Director; Maintenance Workers Jim Bass, Sesario Garza, Timothy
Tyree, and Bill Stevens; Maintenance & Service Worker; Parks & Community
Services Director; Events & Programs Specialist; Program Event Coordinator;
Farmers Market Manager; Founders Pool Manager; DSRP Event Center Manager;
DSRP Event Center Coordinator; DSRP Customer Service Specialist; DSRP Lead
Ranch Hand; DSRP Ranch Hands Sheri Kapanka, Sean Untersee, and Joseph Schorp;
DSRP Event Center Technician.
Personnel Matters, 551.074
VIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting)
August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
September 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting)
September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 22, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
July 23, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 27, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p .m.
July 28, 2020 Plaiming & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p .m.
August 3, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p .m.
August 5, 2020 DSRP Board of Directors at 12 :00 p.m.
August 6, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
August 10, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
IX. ADJOURN
X. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
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.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster
Declaration, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body
could not be gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing.
Texas Government Code Sections 551.045,· 551.125,· and 551. 127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on July 17, 2020 at 2:00 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 (5 I 2) 858-4 725.
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