City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 5, 2023
Minutes
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DRIPPING SPRINGS
WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Texas Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Wednesday, July 05, 2023 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.
City 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 4 Travis Crow
Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Interim Deputy City Administrator / City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Parks & Recreation Director Andy Binz
DSRP Manager Emily Nelson
Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz
DSRP Facility Coordinator Teresa Sanders
Lead Ranch Hand Nick Spillar
Aquatics & Athletics Manager Mack Rusick
Farmers Market Manager Charlie Reed
Deputy Public Works Director Craig Rice
Building Official Shane Pevehouse
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
City Planner W arlan Rivera
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Crow led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation proclaiming the month of July 2023, as "Parks and Recreation Month" in
the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and Recognition of members of the Hays County
Master Naturalists and Gardeners.
Council Member King read the proclamation and presented it to Andy Binz and Parks Team
Members.
Andy Binz recognized the following volunteers for their service and presented each with a
"Where Community Grows" 2023 Parks & Recreation Month T-Shirt and Commemorative
Parks & Community Services Coin:
• Hays County Master Naturalist Michael Meves, Charro Ranch Park
• Hays Master Naturalist Tina Adkins, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
• Hays County Master Gardeners Connie Wierman, Dripping Springs Ranch Park
WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.
2. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year
2024.
Shawn Cox gave a presentation which is on file.
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.
Kathleen Bali gad and Joseph Harris spoke, thanking the City for their Co-Sponsorship and the Dripping
Springs Ranch Park staff for their dedication and professionalism with the 2023 Dripping Springs Pride
Event.
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
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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 June 20, 2023, City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Approval of the Appointment of Gouri Johannsen, Teresa Strube, Erika Fritz, and
Claudia Oney to the Farmers Market Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025, and
the Appointment of Gouri Johannsen as the Committee Chair for a term of one (1) year.
5. Approval of the Reappointment of John Pettit to the Transportation Committee for a
term ending June 30, 2025, and the Appointment of Travis Crow as the Committee Chair
for a term of one (1) year.
6. Approval of Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Environmental Concepts for Environmental Health / OSSF Inspection & City
Inspection Services.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 3 - 6, with
Item 3 as amended. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
7. Applicant introductory presentation and possible Councilmember appointment to the
Development Agreement Working Group for the Madelynn Estates Planned
Development District request located on FM 150 south of Wood Loop.
Land Planner David Brehm with Plan West and Project Manager John McKenzie with Allied
Development gave a presentation which is on file.
Mayor Foulds, Jr. appointed Council Member Sherrie Parks and Travis Crow to the Madelynn
Estates Development Agreement Working Group.
8. Applicant introductory presentation and possible Councilmember appointment to the
Development Agreement Working Group (DAWG) for the Southern Land Planned
Development District request located on Ranch Road 12 south of FM 150.
Southern Land Company President & Chief Operating Officer Brian Sewell and Design
Senior Vice President Ben Crenshaw gave a presentation which is pn file.
Mayor Foulds, Jr. appointed Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian and Council Member Geoffrey
Tahuahua to the Penn Tract Development Agreement Working Group.
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9. Discuss and consider the Reappointment of Paul Fushille, Kristy Caldwell and Dustin
Cloutier, and the Appointment of Christian Krueger to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for terms ending June 30, 2025.
A motion was made by Council Member Park to approve the Reappointment of Paul Fushille,
Kristy Caldwell and Dustin Cloutier, and the Appointment of Christian Krueger to the Parks
& Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2025. Council Member King seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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.
Report is on file and available for review upon request.
10. Planning Department Report
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and regarding Executive Session Agenda
Items 11 and 12. Council Member Crow 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 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.
11. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water
Reclamation Project, Wastewater, and Amendment 2 Permits, Wastewater Service Area
and Agreements, Water Service, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
12. Consultation with Attorney regarding to legal issues related to the Co-Sponsorship
Policy and City Logo Use. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
The City Council met in Executive Session from 7: 14 p.m. - 7 :21 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to
Open Session at 7 :21 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board ofAdiustment Meetings
July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
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August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 6, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 10, 2023, TIRZ Board at 4:00 p.m.
July 10, 2023, Founders Day Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 11, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 12, 2023, DSRP Board at 11 :00 a.m.
July 12, 2023, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 17, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
APPROVED ON: July 18, 2023
ATTEST:
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP & REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Wednesday, July 05, 2023 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
Interim Deputy City Administrator / City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
IT Director Jason Weinstock
Parks & Recreation Director Andy Binz
Building Official Shane Pevehouse
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation proclaiming the month of July 2023, as "Parks and Recreation Month" in
the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, and Recognition of members of the Hays County
Master Naturalists and Gardeners.
WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.
2. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year
2024.
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.
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 June 20, 2023, City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Approval of the Appointment of Gouri Johannsen, Teresa Strube, Erika Fritz, and
Claudia Oney to the Farmers Market Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025, and
the Appointment of Gouri Johannsen as the Committee Chair for a term of one (1) year.
5. Approval of the Reappointment of John Pettit to the Transportation Committee for a
term ending June 30, 2025, and the Appointment of Travis Crow as the Committee Chair
for a term of one (1) year.
6. Approval of Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Environmental Concepts for Environmental Health / OSSF Inspection & City
Inspection Services.
BUSINESS AGENDA
7. Applicant introductory presentation and possible Councilmember appointment to the
Development Agreement Working Group for the Madelynn Estates Planned
Development District request located on FM 150 south of Wood Loop.
8. Applicant introductory presentation and possible Councilmember appointment to the
Development Agreement Working Group (DAWG) for the Southern Land Planned
Development District request located on Ranch Road 12 south of FM 150.
9. Discuss and consider the Reappointment of Paul Fushille, Kristy Caldwell and Dustin
Cloutier, and the Appointment of Christian Krueger to the Parks & Recreation
Commission for terms ending June 30, 2025.
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.
10. 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.
11. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water
Reclamation Project, Wastewater, and Amendment 2 Permits, Wastewater Service Area
and Agreements, Water Service, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
12. Consultation with Attorney regarding to legal issues related to the Co-Sponsorship
Policy and City Logo Use. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
July 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
August 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
July 6, 2023,Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 10, 2023, TIRZ Board at 4:00 p.m.
July 10, 2023, Founders Day Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 11, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m.
July 12, 2023, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m.
July 12, 2023, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
July 17, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 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 June 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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