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City Council Workshop & Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · July 5, 2023

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/):\ CITY COUNCIL ~ 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. City Council July 5, 2023 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of5 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 City Council July 5, 2023 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 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. City Council July 5, 2023 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 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) City Council July 5, 2023 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 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: City Council July 5, 2023 Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 o/5

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 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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