Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, August 08, 2023 at 6:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair James called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Commission Members present were: Mim James, Chair Tammie Williams, Vice Chair Doug Crosson Eugene Foster Evelyn Strong Commission Members absent were: Christian Bourguignon Douglas Shumway Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Planning Director Tory Carpenter City Attorney Laura Mueller IT Director Jason Weinstock Public Works Director Aaron Reed PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair James led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who desires to address the Commission regarding any item on an agenda for an open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item 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 the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. 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. 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. Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens. Planning & Zoning Commission August 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. BUSINESS 1. Utilities Update. Aaron Reed, Public Works Director Aaron Reed gave a presentation which is on file. The Commission directed staff to do more marketing on how treated effluent is used and to update the website. Staff was also directed to do an educational campaign and water symposium coordinated with water providers 2. 2023 Legislative Update and Discussion. Laura Mueller, City Attorney and Tory Carpenter, Planning Director. Laura Mueller and Tory Carpentar gave a presentation which is on file. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Planning & Zoning 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 Planning & Zoning 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 Planning & Zoning Commission Meetings August 22, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. September 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. September 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. October 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) October 3, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Strong to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Foster seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission August 8, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2