City Council Special Meeting

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 5:30 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/88533838214?pwd=TkEwZUY1RzAyWXVBSFdRbjRwNkhCUT09 Meeting ID: 885 3383 8214 Passcode: 618068 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https ://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc5f8mziF3 Join by Skype/or Business: https: //us02web.zoom.us/skype/88533838214 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 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 Council Member Place 4 April HaiTis Allison Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer City Attorney Laura Mueller TIRZ No . 1 & No. 2 Board Members: Dave Edwards and Walt Smith With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Foulds led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Council December 22, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes Page I o/3 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 ofthe 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. Dave Edwards and Walt Smith spoke regarding Business Agenda Item 1. 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 Item 1. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. The City Council met in Executive Session from 5:43 p.m. - 6:18 p.m. No vote or action or vote was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:18 p.m. A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to recess the meeting for a short break. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. The City Council recessed from 6: 18 p.m. - 6:23 p.m. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:23 p.m. and continued with the Business Agenda item. BUSINESS AGENDA 1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Real Property Purchase Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Independent School for Dripping Springs Independent School District property located at 510 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Laura Mueller gave a report on the status of the project, and recommends that the real estate agreement be rejected. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to reject the Real Estate Agreement as proposed by the School District and direct staff to communicate that the reason for rejection is that the proposed agreement lacks a firm commitment of City ownership of the land in 2022, and to direct the Mayor and staff to take the necessary steps that are needed to move forward City Council December 22, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes Page2of3  with the Interlocal as they deem appropriate and to notify the School District of the City's decision. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 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. 2. 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. Consultation with City Attorney, 551 .071,· Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072 The City Council met in Executive Session earlier in the agenda. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Purcell moved to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m. APPROVED ON: January 12, 2021 B a.e, rJJJ I Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor --r ATTEST: City Council December 22, 2020 Special M eeting Minutes Page 3 of 3