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City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · December 20, 2022

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f,i:\ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~ 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 City Council December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4 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. City Council December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 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. City Council December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 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 Bifto1&kl4 ATTEST: A d tt:z~ City Council December 20, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4

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 This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Request for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.

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