Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Thursday, May 04, 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 4:02 p.m. Commission Members present were: Dean Erickson, Chair Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair Minnie Glosson-Needham Haley Hunt Nichole Prescott (arrived @ 4:03 p.m.) Commission Members absent were: Delbert Bassett Steve Mallett Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Planning Director Tory Carpenter City Planner Warlan Rivera Deputy City Secretary 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. Historic Preservation Commission May 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the April 6, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt to approve the April 6, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Bobel seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Commissioner Prescott arrived @ 4:03 p.m. BUSINESS 2. Discuss and consider approval of the Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2024 Budget recommendation. Michelle Fischer presented the 2024 Budget recommendations. It was noted that the damaged Mercer Street pedestrian crossing signs are included in the Utilities budget. There will also be adjustments made to include a Historical District Consultant because Keenan Smith will be stepping down from the Historical Commission. The budget amount for that position is to be determined. Commissioners expressed appreciation for Keenan’s service. A motion was made by Vice Chair Bobel to approve the Historic Preservation Commission Fiscal Year 2024 Budget recommendation. Commissioner Glosson-Needham seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 3. Historic District Survey Overview. Keenan Smith, Historic Preservation Architectural Consultant. Keenan Smith presented the Historic Resource Surveys Overview which is on file. 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 1, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. July 6, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. August 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission May 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  City Council Meetings May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. July 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Hunt to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Prescott seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission May 4, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3