Emergency Management Commission Meeting
Special MeetingDripping Springs, TX · June 21, 2018
Minutes
Emergency Management Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 21, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Emergency Management Commission was held Thursday, June 21, 2018 at
5:00 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
Commissioners Present were:
Emergency Planning Coordinator Roman Baligad
Chair Bonnie Humphrey
Commissioner Kay Allen
Commissioner Scott Collard
Commissioner Gordon DeWitte
Commissioner Ron Hood
Commissioner Mike Jones
Commissioner Bill Little
Commissioner Dillon Polk
Vacancy
Commissioners Absent were:
Vice Chair Curt Marek
Commissioner Robert Lamb
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Humphrey called the meeting to order at 5:10
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 one spoke during the Presentation of Citizens.
IV. MINUTES
Discussion and possible action to be taken on:
A. Approval of the Emergency Management Commission Meeting Minutes of April 19,
2018
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A motion was made by Commissioner Polk to approve the Emergency Management
Commission Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2018. Commissioner Hood seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 9 to 0.
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
A. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Request
The Commission discussed items that would need to be included into the budget:
• Information regarding generator costs and grant funds
• LCRA radio subscriptions
• UPS, Ham Radio, and Portable Lighting costs
• GIS Licensing information
• Public Relations projects
No action was taken on this item.
B. Discussion regarding Monthly Emergency Management Commission Report to City
Council
Roman Baligad discussed monthly reporting for the City Council. Chair Humphrey and
Roman Baligad will work together and will begin preparing reports in July.
No action was taken on this item.
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
Roman Baligad announced that he has replaced Kay Allen, who retired, as Emergency
Planning Coordinator.
B. Operations Subcommittee Report
North Hays County Fire and Rescue is no longer enforcing the international fire code in
unincorporated areas of Hays County and parts of the extraterritorial jurisdiction. Currently
the fire department is waiting on Hays County to adopt an enforceable county wide code.
C. Planning Subcommittee Report
Next Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.) class is scheduled for July at the
main fire station.
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The antennas have been installed at Dripping Springs Ranch Park and City Hall.
Commissioner DeWitte will follow up on lightning protection.
D. Logistics Subcommittee Report
The subcommittee is reviewing vendor MOUs so that they may be executed.
E. Finance Subcommittee Report
Report given during budget item.
F. Public Information Subcommittee Report
Working on preparing for Tomorrow Fair at the Performing Arts Center. The Commission
plans for a presence at the event and possibly will be providing hot dogs or other food for the
event.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. July 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 PM workshop/6:30 PM meeting
B. July 17, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. July 19, 2018 - Regular Emergency Management Commission Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
Without objection from the Commission, Chair Humphrey adjourned the meeting.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Emergency Management Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, June 21, 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
II. 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 April 19,
2018
V. BUSINESS
Discussion and Possible Action on:
A. Discussion regarding Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Budget Requets
B. Discussion regarding Monthly Emergency Management Commission Report to City
Council
VI.REPORTSANDSTANDINGITEMS
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
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. July 10, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 PM workshop/6:30 PM meeting
B. July 17, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. July 19, 2018 - Regular Emergency Management Commission Meeting, 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.citvofdrippingsprings.com on
the the 13th day ofJune 2018, at 4:45 p.m..
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