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City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · August 9, 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 09, 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 pm. City 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, Co11sulta11ts & 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 IT Director Jason Weinstock Public Works Director Aaron Reed Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Andrea Cunningham led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item 011 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 City Council August 9, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 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(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 secretmy By law 110 action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. BUSINESS AGENDA 1. Emergency Management Report regarding Dripping Springs Ranch Park Animal Shelter Operations. Roman Baligad presented the report which is on file. 2. Discussion and possible approval of Declaration No. 2022-D02: A declaration of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, declaring a disaster for the City of Dripping Springs due to public emergency. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Roman Baligad and Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff does not recommend issuance of the declaration. No action was taken on this item. WORKSHOP Workshop items are for discussion only and no action vvill be taken. 3. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. Shawn Cox gave a presentation which is on file. Gabriela Fierro, Account Executive with McKinstry gave a presentation regarding a preliminary assessment and investment grade audit proposal for the DSRP Event Center. No action was taken on this item. OPEN SESSION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074, Deliberation of Personnel Matters and regarding Executive Session agenda item 4. 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 adjoum into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Govemment Code Sections 551.071 (Co11sultatio11 with Attomey), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 City Council August 9, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Mi11utes Page 2 of 4 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 hsted in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. 4. 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 6:54 p.m. - 8:39 p.m. J~o vote or action was taken durin~ J;:xecutive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to Open Session at 8:39 p.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS Citv Cou11cil & Board ofAdiustme11t Meetings August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p .m. September 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) Board, Co111111issio11 & Committee Meetings August 10, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. August 17, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. August 18, 2022, Famers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m. August 18, 2022, Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 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 regular meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. APPROVED ON: August 16, 20 ~ City Co1111cil A11g11st 9, 2022 Workshop & Regular Meeting Mi1111tes Page 3 of4 ATTEST: Andrea Cmrningham, City Co11ncil A11g11st 9, 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 09, 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 IT Director Jason Weinstock Public Works Director Aaron Reed Building Official/Utilities Coordinator Sarah Cole Parks & Community Services Director Andrew Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITY COUNCIL 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. Emergency Management Report regarding Dripping Springs Ranch Park Animal Shelter Operations. 2. Discussion and possible approval of Declaration No. 2022-D02: A declaration of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, declaring a disaster for the City of Dripping Springs due to public emergency Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. WORKSHOP Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. 3. Presentation and discussion regarding the Proposed Filed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2023. OPEN SESSION 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 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 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. September 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings August 10, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. August 17, 2022, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. August 18, 2022, Famers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m. August 18, 2022, Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 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 5, 2022, at 12:00 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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