Emergency Management Commission Regular Meeting
Special MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 15, 2020
Minutes
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM
MINUTES
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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
Curt Marek
Dillon Polk
Amy Roedl
Commission Members absent were:
Ron Hood
Mike Jones
Dan O’Brien
Amy Roedl
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Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Sherry Canady, Records Management Clerk
April Harris-Allison, Council Member Place 4
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Humphrey called the meeting to order at 12:09 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Humphrey led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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. 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.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 18, 2020 Emergency Management
Commission regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Collard to approve the September 18, 2020
Emergency Management Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Marek
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the Emergency Management Commission 2021
annual meeting calendar.
A motion was made by Commissioner Marek to approve the Emergency Management
Commission 2021 annual meeting calendar. Commissioner Collard seconded the motion
and it was carried unanimously 8 to 0.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. Emergency Management Coordinator Report
Commissioner Baligad presented the report.
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• Basic emergency plan and annexes were approved by Council on Oct.13th. It is a living
document and changes can be made at any time.
• Connex container located at old high school football stadium is available to store
emergency supplies.
• Covid-19 van will be at the Triangle Fri-Mon until they run out of tests.
• Rodeo this weekend and Covid-19 guidelines will be implemented.
• Voting on City property – 24 booths but not enough volunteers.
4. Operations Committee Report
ESD No.6 – Commissioner Collard
• Revising Covid-19 return to work plan.
• Abbott test to be given to crew returning from California.
• POD exercise on the 23rd at Middle School. Tabletop exercise on the 17th.
• Red iron going up at Station 74. Final delivery of steel will be delivered Friday.
• New drone in service with the ability to share feed.
• New printer and software for badge updates.
• Burn Ban possible next week.
DSISD – Commissioner Marek
• Most campuses at 75% capacity.
• Received first shipment of 4 barrels of sanitizer from Titos.
• Safety Audit Meeting held. Will work with Roman to resolve some issues.
• Walnut expansion (?) Tiger Lane will become one way to the east
• Covid case at Sycamore. No issues with games.
• Concern of mental health issues –social and emotional– due to student having cabin
fever.
• Fire drills will continue once a month.
5. Planning Committee Report
Commissioner DeWitte stated that documentation for the crank up antenna has been
uploaded to Dropbox. It will go before the Ranch Committee in November
6. Logistics Committee Report
a) Generator Subcommittee
Waiting on work estimate from electrician.
b) VOAD Subcommittee
Chair Humphrey mentioned the need for mental health resources for the community.
Items brought up were a location to house mental health officials, the need for security,
HIPPA issues and privacy consideration for those using the facility. It was agreed that
something was needed and should look in to this further.
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7. Public Relations Committee
Nothing to report.
8. Finance Committee Report
Nothing to report.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Emergency Management Commission Meetings
November 19, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
December 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Little to adjourn the meeting. Commission Marek seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 8 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m.
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Agenda
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 12:00 PM
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate.
Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information
below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The Emergency Management Commission respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be
disabled unless you are a member of the Commission. City staff, consultants and presenters, please
enable your microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission.
Agenda
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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
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
Sherry Canady, Records Management Clerk
April Harris-Allison, Council Member Place 4
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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. 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.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 18, 2020 Emergency Management
Commission regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of the Emergency Management Commission 2021 annual
meeting calendar.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
3. Emergency Management Coordinator Report
Roman Baligad, Emergency Management Coordinator
4. Operations Committee Report
5. Planning Committee Report
6. Logistics Committee Report
a) Generator Subcommittee
b) VOAD Subcommittee
7. Public Relations Committee
8. Finance Committee Report
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Emergency Management Commission Meetings
November 19, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
December 17, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
November 10, 2020 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 Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any
Commissioner for absence from this meeting.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration,
and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be
gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government
Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on October 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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