City Council Special Meeting
Special MeetingDripping Springs, TX · April 28, 2021
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Citv Council Members
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
Staff, Co11su/ta11ts & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Finance Director Shawn Cox
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Chair Dave Edwards
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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 ofcitizens before an item or at a public hearing/or an item during
the City Council's consideration ofthat 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 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 ofa translator to
address the City Council. It is the request ofthe 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 secretcny. By law no action may be taken during Presentations
ofCitizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
BUSINESS AGENDA
1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Real Property Sales Agreement with
the Dripping Springs Independent School District for Property at 510 Mercer Street and
related exhibits.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Secretary, and 551.072, Deliberation of Real
Property and regarding Business Agenda Item 1 and Executive Session Agenda Item 2. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The City Council for the City ofDripping 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 1\1atters), 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. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the
Town Center Project and uses, real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial
Park, MUD and related financing options, and real property related to Roger Hanks
Parkway. Consultation ·with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation ofReal Property, 551.072
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(Business Agenda)
1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Real Property Sales Agreement with
the Dripping Springs Independent School District for Property at 510 Mercer Street and
related exhibits.
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:15 p.m. - 7:13 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open
Session at 7:13 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
(Business Agenda)
1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Real Property Sales Agreement with
the Dripping Springs Independent School District for Property at 510 Mercer Street and
related exhibits.
The City Council discussed the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to decline the Real Property Sales
Agreement with the Dripping Springs Independent School District for Property at 510 Mercer
Street and related exhibits. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously via roll call vote:
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian Yes
Council Member Wade King Yes
Council Member April Harris Allison Yes
Council Member Travis Crow Yes
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member April
Harris Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This special meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
APPROVED ON: May 11, 2021 /
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Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor
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ATTEST:
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 3:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The City Council respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a
member of the City Council or Board of Adjustment. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable
your microphone and webcam when presenting to the City Council or Board of Adjustment.
AGENDA
MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION
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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 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
Finance Director Shawn Cox
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Chair Dave Edwards
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.
BUSINESS AGENDA
1. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Real Property Sales Agreement with
the Dripping Springs Independent School District for Property at 510 Mercer Street and
related exhibits.
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. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the
Town Center Project and uses, real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial
Park, MUD and related financing options, and real property related to Roger Hanks
Parkway. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
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.
Due to the current Public Health Emergency and guidance from the Texas Governor including the current
Disaster Declarations by the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs, and Center for Disease Control
guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will continue with meetings 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 April 23, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.
City Secretary
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