Emergency Management Commission Regular Meeting

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, May 20, 2021 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 MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86233441664?pwd=VTJqNUtJRVRKalhkeks1MUFyMEN3QT09 Meeting ID: 862 3344 1664 Passcode: 204922 Dial Toll Free: 877 853 5257 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ky03jEeDR Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/86233441664 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  Doug Fowler Curt Marek Dillon Polk Russell Paxton Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Records Management Clerk Sherry Canady Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed Council Member April Harris Allison 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. BUSINESS 1. Discuss and consider Approval of a Resolution Of Support regarding the City Of Dripping Springs Application for Funding under the 2021 Texas Department of Transportation TASA Call for Projects Program for the construction of a pedestrian pathway on Mercer St. and US Highway 290 between RR-12 and Rob Shelton Blvd. 2. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of Support regarding the City Of Dripping Springs Grant Application to the Texas Department of Transportation for the creation of pedestrian and cyclist trail connections from the Founders Ridge Subdivision to the D.S.I.S.D. Elementary School, Dripping Springs Ranch Park, and surrounding area. STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS 3. Emergency Management Coordinator Report Roman Baligad, Emergency Management Coordinator 4. Operations Committee Report 5. Logistics Committee Report a) Generator Subcommittee b) VOAD Submcommittee  6. Planning Committee Report 7. Public Relations Committee 8. Finance Committee Report UPCOMING MEETINGS 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 Board may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Board Member for absence from this meeting. Due to the current Public Health Emergency and guidance from the Texas Governor including the current Disaster Declarations by the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will continue with meetings 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 May 14, 2021 at 2:30 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.