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City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · July 26, 2022

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/):\ CITY COUNCIL WORI(SHOP & ~ 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 City Co1111cil July 26, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page I of4 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 City Council July 26, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of4 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) City Council July 2 6, 2022 Works hop & Reg ular Meeting Mi1111tes Page 3 of4 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: City Council July 26, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of4

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 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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