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City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · August 2, 2022

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~ CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & REGULAR ~ DRIPPING SPRINGS MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Texas Tuesday, August 02, 2022 at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quornm of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Citv Council Members present were: 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 Offlcia/s present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Treasurer Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed Farmers Market Committee Chair Gouri Johannsen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member King led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A 111e111ber 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 tlwt 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 ofa translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members ofthe public wishing to speak 011 item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their com111ents City Co1111cil August 2, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page I of4 until the item(s) are prese11ted for consideration. Speakers are e11couraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secreta,y By law no actio11 may be taken during Presentations of Citize11s. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Annual Report on the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau. Pam Owens, President/CEO Pam Owens gave a presentation which is on file. Via unanimous consent, the City Council considered the Consent Agenda first. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA The folloiving items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necesscuy. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the same agenda. 3. Approval of the July 19, 2022, City Council Workshop & Regular meeting minutes. 4. Approval of the July 26, 2022, City Council Workshop & Regular meeting minutes. 5. Approval of the reappointment of Hope Boatright for a term ending June 30, 2024, and the appointment of Matthew Fougerat and Olivia Barnard for terms ending June 30, 2024, to the Parks & Recreation Commission. 6. Approval of a Resolution Approving and Accepting a Construction Bond for Big Sky Subdivision Phase 3 Fiscal Improvements. Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R30 7. Approval of a Resolution Approving and Accepting a Construction Bond for Big Sky Subdivision Phase 4 Fiscal Improvements. Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R31 8. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving and Accepting a Maintenance Bond for Driftwood Subdivision Wastewater Extension Improvements. Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R32 City Council August 2, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of4 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 3 - 8, with corrections to minutes as submitted. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. WORKSHOP Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Shawn Cox gave a presentation on the proposed budgets for Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center, Farmers Market, Agriculture Fund and Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Fund, which are on file. No action was taken on this item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Deliberation of Personnel Matters and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items 9 ~r,d J0. Council Member King 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 Proper!)~, 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 Cil)1 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. 9. Deliberation of the employment, evaluation, and duties of the administrator and deputy city administrator. Deliberation ofPersonnel Matters, 551. 074 10. 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 7:28 p.m. - 9:24 p.m. No action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to Open Session at 9:24 p.m. City Council August 2, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of4 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Cou11cil & Board o(Adi11stme11t Meetings August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings August 4, 2022, Historic Preservation Conunission at 4:00 p .m . August 8, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. August 8, 2022, Founders Day Conunission at 6:30 p.m. August 9, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m. August 10, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This i·egular meeting adjourned at 9:24 p.m. APPROVED ON: ATTEST: City Council A ugust 2, 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, August 02, 2022 at 6:00 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 IT Director Jason Weinstock Public Works Director Aaron Reed 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. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Annual Report on the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau. Pam Owens, President/CEO WORKSHOP Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the same agenda. 3. Approval of the July 19, 2022, City Council Workshop & Regular meeting minutes. 4. Approval of the July 26, 2022, City Council Workshop & Regular meeting minutes. 5. Approval of the reappointment of Hope Boatright for a term ending June 30, 2024, and the appointment of Matthew Fougerat and Olivia Barnard for terms ending June 30, 2024, to the Parks & Recreation Commission. 6. Approval of a Resolution Approving and Accepting a Construction Bond for Big Sky Subdivision Phase 3 Fiscal Improvements. 7. Approval of a Resolution Approving and Accepting a Construction Bond for Big Sky Subdivision Phase 4 Fiscal Improvements. 8. Approval of a Resolution Accepting Improvements and Approving and Accepting a Maintenance Bond for Driftwood Subdivision Wastewater Extension Improvements 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. 9. Deliberation of the employment, evaluation, and duties of the administrator and deputy city administrator. Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074 10. 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 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings August 4, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. August 8, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. August 8, 2022, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m. August 9, 2022, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m. August 10, 2022, Utility 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 August 29, 2022, at 3:30 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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