Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 5, 2022
Minutes
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, May 05, 2022 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Erickson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Commission Members present were:
Dean Erickson, Interim Chair
Ashley Bobel
Minnie Glosson-Needham
Steve Mallett
Nichole Prescott
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Each member of the public who desires to address the Historic Preservation Commission regarding any
item for an open meeting may do so immediately before or 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 Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total amount of time the public may speak
on a given item. 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. The Commission may not prohibit public criticism of the governmental body, including
criticism of any act, omission, policy, procedure, program, or service. This does not apply to public
criticism that is otherwise prohibited by law. 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. (Section 1. Subchapter
A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the March 3, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission
regular meeting minutes.
Via unanimous consent, the March 3, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission minutes were
approved as presented.
Historic Preservation Commission May 5, 2022
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BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of a request from the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau
to display Mercer Street Banners for the 2022 Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival.
Via unanimous consent, the Commission approved a request from the Dripping Springs
Visitors Bureau to display Mercer Street Banners for the 2022 Dripping Springs Songwriters
Festival.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Historic Preservation
Commission budget recommendation.
Via unanimous consent, the Commission approved the Fiscal Year 2023 Historic Preservation
Commission budget recommendation as presented by staff.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
No reports at this time.
4. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioner Minnie Glosson-Needham
5. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioner Dean Erickson
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into
executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Historic Preservation
Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open
Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
The Commission did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
June 2, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
July 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
August 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
May 10, 2022, at 5:00 pm. (Moratorium Waivers)
May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
June 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
June 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
Historic Preservation Commission May 5, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent the meeting was adjourned.
Historic Preservation Commission May 5, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, May 05, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Dean Erickson, Interim Chair
Ashley Bobel
Minnie Glosson-Needham
Steve Mallett
Nichole Prescott
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Each member of the public who desires to address the Historic Preservation Commission regarding any
item for an open meeting may do so immediately before or 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 Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total amount of time the public may speak
on a given item. 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. The Commission may not prohibit public criticism of the governmental body, including
criticism of any act, omission, policy, procedure, program, or service. This does not apply to public
criticism that is otherwise prohibited by law. 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. (Section 1. Subchapter
A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007)
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the March 3, 2022, Historic Preservation Commission
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider approval of a request from the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau
to display Mercer Street Banners for the 2022 Dripping Springs Songwriters Festival.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Historic Preservation
Commission budget recommendation.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
4. Landscape Improvements Committee
Commissioner Minnie Glosson-Needham
5. Parking Lot Improvements Committee
Commissioner Dean Erickson
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into
executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by
Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about
Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The Historic Preservation
Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open
Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
June 2, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
July 7, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
August 4, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
May 10, 2022, at 5:00 pm. (Moratorium Waivers)
May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
June 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
June 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on April 29, 2022, at 12:15 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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