City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 16, 2024
Agenda
City Council Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & 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
Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
City Secretary Diana Boone
IT Director Jason Weinstock
People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz
Maintenance Director Riley Sublett
Utilities Director Dane Sorenson
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public that wishes to address the City Council on any issue, regardless of whether it is
posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the City Council that
individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is
being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speakregarding issues not on the
agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the
assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign
in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the City Council must present
the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least seven (7) copies; if seven (7) copies
are not provided, the City Council will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations
will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation
of Citizens; however, the Mayor may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of
existing policy, or direction or referral to staff.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
Proclamations and Presentations are for discussion purposes only and no action shall be taken.
1. Proclamation of the City of Dripping Springs Recognizing the Dripping Springs, Texas
Craft Brewing Industry, Celebrating Dripping Springs' Membership in the Texas
Craft Brewers Guild Brew City, Texas Program, and Declaring July 16, 2024, as
"Dripping Springs Brew City Day." Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Workshop items are for discussion purposes only and no action shall be taken. City Council may provide
staff direction.
2. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year
2025.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items will be acted upon in a single motion and are considered to be ministerial or routine.
No separate discussion or action on these items will be held unless pulled at the request of a member of
the City Council or City staff.
3. Approval of the July 2, 2024 City Council meeting minutes.
4. Approval of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool related to 2024-2025 Cyber LIability and Data Breach
Response Coverage. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
5. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving a Maintenance Bond
for Heritage Subdivision Phase 2 Streets, Wastewater, and Drainage. Applicant: Liberty
Civil Construction, LLC.
6. Approval of a Resolution approving an Assignment for the Heritage development from
BobWhite Investments, LP to M/I Homes of Austin for the Development Agreement
and related agreements. Applicant: BobWhite Investments
7. Approval of the June 2024 Treasurer's Report.
BUSINESS AGENDA
8. Discuss and consider approval of an extension for the Conditional Use Permit for
CUP2024-0003 to allow the continued use of a tent at 27950 Ranch Road 12. Applicant:
Erin Banks, Banks & Associates
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
d. Public Hearing
e. CUP Extension
9. Update on Dripping Springs Mountain Bike Club Use Agreement and Settlement
Agreement. Emily Nelson, Dripping Springs Ranch Park Manager.
10. Presentation, discussion, and consideration of possible action regarding the Downtown
Restrooms Project and City Council direction to staff regarding procurement and
funding. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
REPORTS
Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff
direction; however, no action shall be taken.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Council has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time
during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation
Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel
Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087
(Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding
Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in
Open Session.
11. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water
Reclamation Project, Wastewater, and Amendment 2 Permits, Wastewater Service Area
and Agreements, Water Service, Wastewater Fees, Wastewater Infrastructure
Agreements, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 17, 2024, Parks and Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 18, 2024, Farmers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m.
July 18, 2024, Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
July 18, 2024, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 22, 2024, Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on July 12,
2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Diana Boone, 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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