Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Vice Chair Bobel called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. Commission Members present were: Dean Erickson, Chair (arrived at 4:09 p.m.) Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Delbert Bassett Minnie Glosson-Needham Haley Hunt Steve Mallett Nichole Prescott Commission Member absent was: Delbert Bassett Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer City Treasurer Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman Public Works Director Aaron Reed Architectural Consultant Keenan Smith Transportation Consultant Leslie Pollack, HDR Engineering Planner Warlan Rivera Planning Director Tory Carpenter 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 Historic Preservation Commission February 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. (Section 1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007) No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the January 5, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt to approve the January 5, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Chair Erickson Arrived at 4:09 p.m. BUSINESS 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project. Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. A Public Meeting to provide an update on the project has been scheduled for March 29, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. 3. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of Support regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Transportation Alternatives Project. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. A motion was made by Vice Chair Bobel to approve a Resolution of Support regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Transportation Alternatives Project. Commissioner Prescott seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. HPC2023-R01 4. Update on Stephenson Building Project. Michelle Fischer explained there is no update ready as there have been some delays. A concept plan will be ready for the next meeting. 5. Discussion and consideration of approval of Historic Preservation Commission goals and committees. Chair Erickson reviewed the redlines with commissioners. It was determined by unanimous consent to postpone action on this agenda item until the March 2, 2023, meeting. Commissioner Prescott left the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission February 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  6. Presentation and possible action regarding the Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2024 Budget recommendation. Shawn Cox reviewed the ongoing budget process. No action was taken. COMMITTEE REPORTS No reports at this time. 7. Landscape Improvements Committee Commissioner Minnie Glosson-Needham 8. 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 March 2, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. April 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. May 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Hunt seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:33 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission February 16, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3