City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · December 20, 2022
Minutes
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DRIPPING SPRINGS
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Texas
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Members present were:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Council Member absent was:
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
IT Director Jason Weinstock
Special Counsel Ben Whitehead
Bond Counsel Richard Donoghue (McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP)
Financial Advisor Andre Ayala (Hilltop Securities Inc.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tahuahua led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
PRESENTATIO~ 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 of the 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
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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 spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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 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.
1. Approval of the December 6, 2022, City Council regular meeting minutes.
2. Approval of the November 2022 City Treasurer's Report.
3. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments for
use of the Regional Notification System (Warn Central System). Sponsor: Council
Member Tahuahua
4. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and a Maintenance Bond for
Driftwood Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 Water and Wastewater. Applicant: Jimmy Evans
Company. Ltd.
Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R42
5. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and a Maintenance Bond for
Driftwood Subdivision Phase 1 Section 3 Water and Wastewater. Applicant: Jimmy Evans
Company Ltd.
Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R42
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 - 5. Council
Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Council Member Crow requested that the record reflect that he recused himself from Consent
Agenda Item 1, as he was absent from that meeting.
BUSINESS AGENDA
6. Discuss and consider approval of the Amended and Restated Heritage Public
Improvement District Financing and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and M/1 Homes of Austin, LLC.
Developer Royce Rippy gave a presentation regarding the agreement which is on file.
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Laura Mueller and Andre Ayala presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends
approval of the agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve an Amended and Restated Heritage
Public Improvement District Financing and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and M/I Homes of Austin, LLC. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies are on file and available for
review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.
Reports are on file and available for review upon request.
7. November Maintenance Report
Craig Rice, Deputy Public Works Director
8. Emergency Management Report
Roman Baligad, Emergency Management Coordinator
9. Planning Department Report
Tory Carpenter, Planning Director
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real
Property and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items 10 - 11. Council Member Crow seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
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.
10. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding
property acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071, · Deliberation ofReal Property, 551.072
11. Consultation with Counsel related to litigation regarding the South Regional Water
Reclamation Project, Wastewater Permits, Code Enforcement, and related
items. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:29 p.m. - 6:39 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to
Open Session at 6:39 p.m.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
Citv Council & Board ofAdiustment Meetings
January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
January 4, 2023, DSRP Board at 11 :00 a.m.
January 5, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
January 9, 2023, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
January 9, 2023, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
January 10, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
January 11, 2023, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
January 12, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Parks
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
APPROVED ON: January 3, 2023
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
City Council Members
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
Public Works Director Aaron Reed
Bond Counsel Richard Donoghue (McCall, Parkhurst & Horton LLP)
Financial Advisor Andre Ayala (Hilltop Securities Inc.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 of the 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.
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 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.
1. Approval of the December 6, 2022, City Council regular meeting minutes.
2. Approval of the November 2022 City Treasurer's Report.
3. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Capital Area Council of Governments for
use of the Regional Notification System (Warn Central System). Sponsor: Council
Member Tahuahua
4. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and a Maintenance Bond for
Driftwood Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 Water and Wastewater. Applicant: Jimmy Evans
Company. Ltd.
5. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and a Maintenance Bond for
Driftwood Subdivision Phase 1 Section 3 Water and Wastewater. Applicant: Jimmy Evans
Company Ltd.
BUSINESS AGENDA
6. Discuss and consider approval of the Amended and Restated Heritage Public
Improvement District Financing and Reimbursement Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and M/I Homes of Austin, LLC.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies are on file and available for
review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.
7. November Maintenance Report
Craig Rice, Deputy Public Works Director
8. Emergency Management Report
Roman Baligad, Emergency Management Coordinator
9. Planning Department Report
Tory Carpenter, Planning Director
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
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.
10. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding
property acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071,· Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
11. Consultation with Counsel related to litigation regarding the South Regional Water
Reclamation Project, Wastewater Permits, Code Enforcement, and related
items. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
January 4, 2023, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m.
January 5, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
January 9, 2023, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
January 9, 2023, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
January 10, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
January 11, 2023, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
January 12, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on December 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m.
City Secretary
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