City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 26, 2022
Minutes
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DRIPPING SPRINGS
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Texas Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 5:30 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
Citv Council Members present were:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King (left meeting at 7:28 p.m.)
Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua
Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Staff, Cousultmzts & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Maintenance Director Craig Rice
Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz
Aquatics & Programs Manager Mack Rusick
Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin
Communications & Marketing Director Lisa Sullivan
Public Works Director Aaron Reed
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Tahuahua 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 of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the City Council's consideration of tliat 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 nvo (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
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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) 011 the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(5) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City's policy on prese11tation of citizens from the city secretary. By law 110 action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
WORKSHOP
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal
Yea1· 2023.
Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file.
No action or vote was taken regarding this item.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission for one (1)
,. -member for a term ending June 30, 2023, and three (3) members for terms ending June
30, 2024.
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian presented the item, and Andrea Cmrningham's staff report is on
file.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve appointments to the Historic
Preservation Commission of Delbert Bassett for a term ending June 30, 2023 and Haley Hunt
for at term ending June 30, 2024. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Discuss and Consider approval of the job description, employment, compensation, and
benefits for the People & Communications Director. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file.
Mayor Foulds, Jr. announced that possible action may be taken on this item after Executive
Session.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.074, Deliberation of
Personnel Matters and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items 4 and 5. Council Member Parks
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 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 a11y matter as authorized by Texas Govemme11t Code
Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073
Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Perso1111el Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about
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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.
4. Deliberation regarding the job description, employment, compensation, and benefits for
the People & Communications Director, DSRP Program Coordinator, Aquatics &
Athletics Manager, Content Marketing Specialist, Deputy City Secretary, and Code
Enforcement Inspector. Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074; Consultation with
Attorney, 551.071.
5. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
compensation, and duties of Penny Appleman, Roman Baligad, Jim Bass, Andrew Binz,
Kevin Campbell, Sherry Canady, Tory Carpenter, Sarah Cole, Shawn Cox, Andrea
Cunningham, Brandon Elliott, Ginger Faught, Michelle Fischer, Sesario Garza,
Johnathon Hill, Caylie Houchin, Alison Jamieson, Sheri Kapanka, Amy Kappler, Jesse
Kennis, Howard Koontz, Johnna Krantz, Charles Gray Lahrman, Debbie Loesch,
Heron Longoria, Laura Mueller, Emily Nelson, Shane Pevehouse, Dany Ramirez, Steve
Rassette, Aaron Reed, Charles Reed, Craig Rice, Warlan Rivera, Jessica Selina Romero,
Mackenzie Rusick, Teresa Sanders, Lily Sellers, Nick Spillar, William Stevens, Riley
Sublett, and Lisa Sullivan, Andrew Thompson, Jason Weinstock. Deliberation of
Personnel Matters, 551.074
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:35 p.m. - 8:18 p.m.
Council Member King left the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to
Open Session at 8:18 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
Via unanimous consent the City Council considered Business Agenda Item 3.
3. Discuss and Consider approval of the job description, employment, compensation, and
benefits for the People & Communications Director. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve of the job description,
employment, compensation, and benefits for the People & Communications Director, and to
authorize the City Administrator and Mayor to offer the position to Communications and
Marketing Director Lisa Sullivan at pay rate as discussed in Executive Session. Council Member
Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Citv Council & Board ofAdiustme11t Meetings
August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (CC)
August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
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Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 28, 2022, Farmers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m.
August 1, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
August 3, 2022, DSRP Board at 11 :00 a.m.
August 4, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Parks to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Crow seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8: 19 p.m.
APPROVED ON: August 2, 2022
ATTEST:
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 5:30 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
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
Maintenance Director Craig Rice
Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz
Aquatics & Programs Manager Mack Rusick
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin
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.
WORKSHOP
1. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal
Year 2023.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider Appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission for one (1)
member for a term ending June 30, 2023, and three (3) members for terms ending June
30, 2024.
3. Discuss and Consider approval of the job description, employment, compensation, and
benefits for the People & Communications Director. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
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.
4. Deliberation regarding the job description, employment, compensation, and benefits for
the People & Communications Director, DSRP Program Coordinator, Aquatics &
Athletics Manager, Content Marketing Specialist, Deputy City Secretary, and Code
Enforcement Inspector. Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074; Consultation with
Attorney, 551.071.
5. Deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
compensation, and duties of Penny Appleman, Roman Baligad, Jim Bass, Andrew Binz,
Kevin Campbell, Sherry Canady, Tory Carpenter, Sarah Cole, Shawn Cox, Andrea
Cunningham, Brandon Elliott, Ginger Faught, Michelle Fischer, Sesario Garza,
Johnathon Hill, Caylie Houchin, Alison Jamieson, Sheri Kapanka, Amy Kappler, Jesse
Kennis, Howard Koontz, Johnna Krantz, Charles Gray Lahrman, Debbie Loesch,
Heron Longoria, Laura Mueller, Emily Nelson, Shane Pevehouse, Dany Ramirez, Steve
Rassette, Aaron Reed, Charles Reed, Craig Rice, Warlan Rivera, Jessica Selina Romero,
Mackenzie Rusick, Teresa Sanders, Lily Sellers, Nick Spillar, William Stevens, Riley
Sublett, and Lisa Sullivan, Andrew Thompson, Jason Weinstock. Deliberation of
Personnel Matters, 551.074
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
August 2, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. (CC)
August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 28, 2022, Farmers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m.
August 1, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
August 3, 2022, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m.
August 4, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 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 July 22, 2022 at 12:30 p.m.
City Secretary
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