Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, March 07, 2024, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m. Commission Members present were: Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Minnie Glosson-Needham Steve Mallett Richard Moore Commission Members absent were: Delbert Bassett Haley Hunt Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman Planning Director Tory Carpenter Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the Commission on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Commission that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Commission must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if eight (8) copies are not provided, the Commission will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. Historic Preservation Commission March 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Approval of the November 2, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett to approve the November 2, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Bobel seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA 2. Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Calendar and consideration of the appointment of a Budget Committee. Shawn Cox reviewed the budget calendar that was approved by City Council at the May 2 nd meeting and addressed questions from Commissioners. Michelle Fischer provided handouts and reviewed the FY2024 Budget and Commission Goals approved 4/6/23, handouts are on file. She will reach out to the sign vendor for a proposal to include signs for Old Fitzhugh Road and also have them look at Dripping Springs Historic plaques. Commissioners shared concerns about the appearance of the planters and landscaping in the Historic District. Michelle will contact the landscaping vendor that previously maintained the area to see how much it would cost to clean it up and add some plants. There were no appointments to the Budget Committee; the Commissioners provided staff direction regarding FY2025 budget planning. Shawn will provide additional budget information at the April meeting which will include up to date actuals of the FY2024 budget. 3. Discuss and consider approval of the Historic Preservation Commission's participation in the Dripping Springs Women's Club Historical Mercer Street Walking Tour. Michelle Fischer presented the Historical Mercer Street Tour information which is on file. The Women’s Club asked for volunteers from the Commission to assist with two locations, the Domino Hall, and the Stephenson Building. Vice Chair Bobel, Commissioner Moore, and Commissioner Glosson-Needham volunteered to assist; Commissioner Mallett also said he may be able to assist. The tour is scheduled for April 21, 2024. A quorum notice will be posted for this event. A motion was made by Vice Chair Bobel to approve the Historic Preservation Commission’s participation in the Dripping Springs Women’s Club Historical Mercer Street Walking Tour. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion which carried 5 to 0. CLOSED SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Historic Preservation Commission March 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. The Commission did not meet in Closed Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Historic Preservation Commission Meetings April 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. May 2, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. June 6, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings March 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Bobel seconded the motion which carried 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:04 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission March 7, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3