Emergency Management Commission Meeting
Special MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 18, 2020
Minutes
Emergency Management Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Emergency Management Commission of Dripping Springs, Texas was held
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 beginning at 12:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511
Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members present were:
Bonnie Humphrey, Chair
Bill Little, Vice Chair
Kay Allen
Roman Baligad
Scott Collard
Gordon DeWitte
Ron Hood
Mike Jones
Dan O'Brien
Dillon Polk
Commission Members absent were:
Curt Marek
Amy Roedl
Staff and Appointed Officials present was:
Sherry Canady, Records Management Clerk
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Humphrey called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Humphrey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
III. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission 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 Commission’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 Commission. It is the request of the Commission 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.
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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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of a Leave of Absence for Commission Member Amy
Roedl.
Chair Humphrey presented the item. The City Secretary staff report is on file.
A motion was made by Chair Humphrey to approve a leave of absence through May 1, 2020
for Commission Member Amy Roedl. Commissioner Allen seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 10 to 0.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following reports relate to the planning and administration of the City's Emergency Management
Commission's Program. No Action to be Taken.
A. Emergency Management Report
Emergency Management Coordinator, Roman Baligad
• Roman will be on vacation next Thursday through Sunday
• WEBEOC contract completed and planning for implementation
• City Staff EOC Training and ICS review on March 28, 2020
• Working on fuel delivery agreement with Texcon Oil
B. Operation Committee
DSISD
• Middle School drills Tuesday February 25, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
• March 3, 2020 combined drill at Sycamore Springs Elementary School
ESD No. 1
• Number of level zeros declined
• Approved part-time/over-time UIT which allows for time with 3 units in service
• Still looking for land locations
ESD No. 6
• Finishing out upgrades for old radios
• CAD going live in June and working on getting devices ready
• Awarded contract for new station, groundbreaking ceremony set for March 7, 2020
• Slight increase in calls over same period last year
Hays OEM
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• Tyler Treadway will be working faith based group planning and coordination, asked
to be included in all meetings with groups in North Hays
• Working on the following:
o PODs (Point of Distribution) Models
o Inventory and storage for county assets
o Expanding shelter agreements – 4 more in the works
o Obtaining portable animal containment to be staged at DSRP
o After action review for recent exercise, asked for team feedback
C. Planning Committee
• HAM Radio ground rod installed at DSRP, and mast is needed
• HAM had good test with Firestarted CATRAC at Seton SW
1. Annex Edits
Reviewed Annexes J and M
D. Logistics Committee
1. Generator Subcommittee
• Contract is signed and work has started
2. VOAD Subcommittee – Nothing to report
E. Finance Committee
• Training still on hold at state level
F. Public Relations & Training Committee
• Founders Day April 25 – 26, focus on warncentraltx.org, fire, and preparedness
• EOC training being set up for staff
• Looking at plans for National Night Out and Rainwater Revival
• Will attend YMCA Community Fair
VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Emergency Management Commission Meetings
March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
April 21, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
May 19, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
The Commission briefly discussed the calendar and no changes were suggested.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
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March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
VII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Allen to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Polk seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 10 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Emergency Management Commission Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 12:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members:
Bonnie Humphrey, Chair
Bill Little, Vice Chair
Kay Allen
Roman Baligad
Scott Collard
Gordon DeWitte
Ron Hood
Mike Jones
Dan O'Brien
Curt Marek
Dillon Polk
Amy Roedl
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Commission 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 Commission '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 ofcitizens or during each
public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members ofthe public requiring the assistance
ofa 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 Commission. It is the request of the Commission that
members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold
their comments until the itemM are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in.
Anyone may request a copy ofthe City 's policy on presentation ofcitizensji--om the city secretmy . By
law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of a Leave of Absence for Commission Member Amy
Roedl.
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V. COMMITTEE REPORTS
The fo llowing reports relate to the planning and administration ofthe City's Emergency Management
Commission's Program. No Action to be Taken.
A. Emergency Management Report
Emergency Management Coordinator, Roman Baligad
B. Operation Committee
C. Planning Committee
I . Annex Edits
D. Logistics Committee
I. Generator Subcommittee
2. VOAD Subcommittee
E. Finance Committee
F. Public Relations & T raining Committee
VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Em ergency Management Commission Meetin gs
March 17, 2020 at 12:00 p. m.
Apri l 21 , 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
May 19, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustm ent Meetings
March I 0, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Apri l 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
VII. A DJOURN
VIII. TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT P UBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are elig ible f or discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice ofmeeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of
any Commission Member for absence from this meeting.
1 certify that this notice ofmeeting ·was posted at the City a/Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on Februa,y 1-1, 2020 at 12:30 p. m. '''"''''
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