Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, March 02, 2023 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 4:12 p.m. Commission Members present were: Dean Erickson, Chair Delbert Bassett Minnie Glosson-Needham Steve Mallett Commission Members absent were: Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Haley Hunt Nichole Prescott Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Cathy Gieselman Architectural Consultant Keenan Smith 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) No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. Agenda item 4 was taken out of order to allow for guest presentation. Historic Preservation Commission March 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3  4. Update and discussion regarding Feasibility Study, Concept Plan, and Cost Estimates for the Stephenson Building. Larry Irsik, Architexas. Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Larry Irsik, Architexas, presented the revised concept package for the Stephenson Building; he and Dana Ridenour were available to answer questions. Commissioners were in consensus to go with stone facing, not to clip the roof, and have a covered entrance with no trellis on the addition. Recommendations will be taken to the Council with approval to move forward with contract negotiations contingent upon Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) from the Historic Preservation Commission. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the February 16, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Mallett to approve the February 16, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Discussion and consideration of approval of Historic Preservation Commission goals and committees. Chair Erickson reviewed the redlines with commissioners. Commissioner Bassett asked about disaster plans for historical buildings and if steps for disasters would be something that may need to be added. Keenan Smith said there is a guide specifically outlined in the ordinance to address and staff is diligent in reviewing as this is something that is done administratively. It was determined by unanimous consent to postpone action on this agenda item until the April 6, 2023, meeting to ensure more commission members were present and had to opportunity to comment. No action was taken. 3. Discussion and possible action regarding the Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2024 Budget recommendation. Michelle Fischer pointed out the need to order additional brochures and that she will get with Lisa Sullivan for costs on banners/placards on Mercer and will get back with the Commission with that information. Chair Erickson tabled this item until the April 6, 2023, meeting. No action was taken. 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 Historic Preservation Commission March 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 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 April 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. May 4, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings March 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Bassett to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission March 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3