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City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · December 6, 2022

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/):'\ CITY COUNCIL WORl(SHOP & REGULAR ~ DRIPPING SPRINGS MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Texas Tuesday, December 06, 2022 at 6:00 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 6:00 p.m. Citv Council Members present were: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian Council Member Place 2 Wade King Council Member Place 3 Geoffrey Tahuahua Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks Council Member absent was: Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Shawn Cox People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock Planning Director Tory Carperi.ter Public Works Director Aaron Reed Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem 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 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 ti111e 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 ti111e. A1e111bers of the public requiring the assistance of a City Council December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of5 translator will be given tivice 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 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 i11. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretc11y By la.v no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation of "Be A Star Awards" by the Texas Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association. Sponsors: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. and Council Member Sherrie Parks. International Dark Sky (IDA) Texas Chapter Director Cyndy Luongo Cassidy presented the "Be A Star Awards" and gave a short presentation on the awards process. 2. Proclamation recognizing the Dripping Springs High School Tigers Volleyball Team. Council Member Parks read and presented the proclamation to the Dripping Springs High School Tigers Volleyball Team and Coaching Staff. CONSENT AGENDA Th e 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 011 the same agenda. 3. Approval of the November 15, 2022, City Council regular meeting minutes. 4. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Article 12.03 Criminal Enforcement to update city staff authorized to issue citations. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-44 5. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and H,ys County related to the expansion of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Spons'vr: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian · 6. ~ pp_roval of an Ordinance setting the 2023 Plat Submittal Schedule. Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-45 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 3 - 6. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. City Co1111cil December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 BUSINESS AGENDA 7. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Letter Agreement Between the City of Dripping Springs and O&M Management Services, LLC Regarding Utility Operations. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Staff reconunends approval of the Letter Agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Parks to approve a Letter Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and O&M Management Services, LLC regarding Utility Operations. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 8. Discuss and consider the Appointment of five (5) individuals to the Emergency Management Commission for terms ending January 1, 2024. Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file, and corrected term dates to January 1, 2025, as directed by City Council. A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to appoint Scott Collard (ESD No. 6 Representative), Doug Fowler (ESD No. 1 Representative), Ron Hood (Hays County Precinct 4 Constable Representative), Jason McNutt (Resident At-Large), and Dillon Polk (Hays County Fire Marshal Representative) to the Emergency Management Commission for terms ending January 1, 2025. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 9. Approval of a Resolution Appointing three (3) members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 and No. 2 Board of Directors for Place 1, Place 3 and Place 5; and the Appointment of a Chair to serve a term of one (1) year. Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Council Member Parks to approve a Resolution appointing Dave Edwards (Place 1), Taline Manassian (Place 3), and Missy Atwood (Place 5), to the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board for terms ending December 31, 2024; and, to approve the appointment of Dave Edwards to serve as the chair for a term ending December 31, 2023. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R39 10. Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the Personnel Manual related to longevity pay. Sponsor: A1.ayor Foulds, Jr. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the amendment. City Council December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/5 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Resolution amending the Personnel Manual related to longevity pay. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Resolution No. 2022-R40 11. Discuss and consider approval of a rental agreement for Monster Truck shows at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park for December 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Emily Nelson presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to approve a rental agreement for Monster Truck shows at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park for December 30, 2022, and December 31, 2022, with staff direction for the provision of an after event report regarding decibel readings taken during the event at various locations, and that staff review policy regarding sound/noise for events at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park and Event Center. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. REPORTS Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are 011 file and available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staffdirection; however, no action may be taken. Report is on file and available for review upon request. 12. Planning Department Report. 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 th;s 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. 13. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding property acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project. Consultation with City Attomey, 551.071, · Deliberation ofReal Property, 551. 072 14. Consultation with Counsel related to litigation regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Project, Wastewater Permits, Code Enforcement, and related items. Consultation with City Attomey, 551.071 The City Council did not meet in Executive Session. City Council December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/5 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Co1111cil & Board o(Adiustmeut Meetings December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings December 7, 2022, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m. December 7, 2022, Economic Development Conunittee at 4:00 p.m. December 12, 2022, TIRZ No. l & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. December 12, 2022, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.111. December 14, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. December 15, 2022, Farmers Market Conunittee at 10:00 a.m. December 15, 2022, Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m. December 19, 2022, Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m. APPROVED ON: December 20, 2022 JJ3;.lL Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor z-d C ATTEST: d/utu Andrea Cunninghan City Co1111cil December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of5

Agenda

CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, December 06, 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 People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock Planning Director Tory Carpenter 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. Presentation of "Be A Star Awards" by the Texas Chapter of the International Dark Sky Association. Sponsors: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. and Council Member Sherrie Parks. 2. Proclamation recognizing the Dripping Springs High School Tigers Volleyball Team. 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 November 15, 2022, City Council regular meeting minutes. 4. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Article 12.03 Criminal Enforcement to update city staff authorized to issue citations. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. 5. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hays County related to the expansion of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian 6. Approval of an Ordinance setting the 2023 Plat Submittal Schedule. BUSINESS AGENDA 7. Discuss and Consider Approval of a Letter Agreement Between the City of Dripping Springs and O&M Management Services, LLC Regarding Utility Operations. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. 8. Discuss and consider the Appointment of five (5) individuals to the Emergency Management Commission for terms ending January 1, 2024. 9. Approval of a Resolution Appointing three (3) members to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No.1 and No. 2 Board of Directors for Place 1, Place 3 and Place 5; and the Appointment of a Chair to serve a term of one (1) year. 10. Discuss and consider a Resolution amending the Personnel Manual related to longevity pay. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. 11. Discuss and consider approval of a rental agreement for Monster Truck shows at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park for December 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. REPORTS Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken. 12. Planning Department Report. 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. 13. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding property acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071,· Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072 14. Consultation with Counsel related to litigation regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Project, Wastewater Permits, Code Enforcement, and related items. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) January 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) January 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings December 7, 2022, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m. December 7, 2022, Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m. December 12, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. December 12, 2022, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m. December 14, 2022, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. December 15, 2022, Farmers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m. December 15, 2022, Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m. December 19, 2022, Transportation Committee at 3:30 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 December 2, 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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