Emergency Management Commission Meeting
Special MeetingDripping Springs, TX · April 19, 2018
Minutes
Emergency Management Commission
Special Meeting Minutes
January 4, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
A Special Meeting of the Emergency Management Commission was held Thursday, January 4,
2018 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room in the Dripping Springs ISD Administration Building
located at 510 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members present were:
Bonnie Humphrey, Chair
Curt Marek, Vice Chair
Kay Allen
Scott Collard
Gordon DeWitte
Mike Jones
Dillon Polk
Commission Members absent were:
Ron Hood
Robert Lamb
Bill Little
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Humphrey called the meeting to order
at 5:02 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Humphrey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing
to speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time
limit as necessary.
No on spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
IV. MINUTES
Discussion and possible action to be taken on:
A. Approval of the Emergency Management Commission Meeting Minutes of
October 19, 2017, January 4, 2018, and February 15, 2018
Emergency Management Commission April 19, 2018
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
A motion was made by Commission DeWitte to approve the meeting minute of
October 19, 2017, January 4, 2018, and February 15, 2018. Commissioner Collard
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
A. Emergency Management Plan for the City of Dripping Springs 2018 Founders
Day Festival
The Commission discussed the dates of the festival and staffing of the EMS booth by
the Commission. Kay Allen will verify whether a quorum needs to be posted.
B. Recommendation for City funding of certain facility upgrades at Dripping
Springs Ranch Park and in accordance with the City's Emergency Management
Program and the City's Continuity of Operations Plan
A motion was made by Commissioner Collard to approve of the recommendation for
City funding of certain facility upgrades at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and in
accordance with the City's Emergency Management Program and the City's Continuity
of Operations Plan with the following recommendations:
1. The City completes a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP);
2. The COOP is inclusive of facility planning at a secondary location;
3. The COOP provides for adequate backup power and communication
infrastructure to fulfill the objectives stated in the plan at both the primary and
secondary location; and
4. The COOP provides for adequate funding to complete the power and
communication infrastructure changes as outlined in the plan.
Vice Chair Marek seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
C. Discussion regarding changing the Emergency Management Commission to a
Committee
No discussion or action was take on this item.
D. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Requests
Chair Humphrey will request current budget reports from City Treasurer, and
Commissioners will begin reviewing and prepare to make recommendations at the next
meeting.
VI. REPORTS AND STANDING ITEMS
The following reports relate to the planning and administration of the City's Emergency
Management Commission's Program. No Action to be Taken.
A. City Emergency Planning Coordinator Report
Emergency Management Commission April 19, 2018
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
B. Operations Subcommittee Report
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
C. Planning Subcommittee Report
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
D. Logistics Subcommittee Report
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
E. Finance Subcommittee Report
Chair Humphrey will send an updated 2018 budget for the Commission to review at
next meeting.
F. Public Information Subcommittee Report
No discussion or action was taken on this item.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, March 13, 2018, 5:30 PM workshop/6:30 PM
meeting
B. Regular City Council Meeting, March 20, 2018, 6:00 PM
C. Regular Emergency Management Commission Meeting, April 19, 2018, 5:00
p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Jones to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner
Collard seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
Emergency Management Commission April 19, 2018
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Emergency Management Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 5:00 PM
DSISD Board Room in the Administration Bldg. at 510 Mercer St.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Bonnie Humphrey, Chair
Curt Marek, Vice Chair
Kay Allen
Scott Collard
Gordon DeWitte
Ron Hood
Mike Jones
Robert Lamb
Bill Little
Dillon Polk
Vacant
Vacant
IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to
speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit
as necessary.
IV. MINUTES
Discussion and possible action to be taken on:
A. Approval of the Emergency Management Commission Meeting Minutes of October
19, 2017, January 4, 2018, and February 15, 2018
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
A. Emergency Management Plan for the City of Dripping Springs 2018 Founders Day
Festival
B. Recommendation for City funding of certain facility upgrades at Dripping Springs
Ranch Park and in accordance with the City's Emergency Management Program
and the City's Continuity of Operations Plan
C. Discussion regarding changing the Emergency Management Commission to a
Committee
D. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Requets
VI. REPORTS AND STANDING ITEMS
The following reports relate to the planning and administration of the City's Emergency
Management Commission's Program. No Action to be Taken.
A. City Emergency Planning Coordinator Report
B. Operations Subcommittee Report
C. Planning Subcommittee Report
D. Logistics Subcommittee Report
E. Finance Subcommittee Report
F. Public Information Subcommittee Report
VIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Regular City Council Meeting, March 13, 2018, 5:30 PM workshop/6:30 PM meeting
B. Regular City Council Meeting, March 20, 2018, 6:00 PM
C. Regular Emergency Management Commission Meeting, April 19, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above
notice ofmeeting was posted at City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.citvo@rippingsprings.com on
the 13th day ofApril 2018, at 3:30 p .m ..
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services
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