Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · January 11, 2021
Minutes
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT ZONE NO.
1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Missy Atwood
Taline Manassian
John McIntosh
Dan O'Brien
Walt Smith
Shannon O'Connor (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Finance Director Shawn Cox
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder (P3 Works, LLC)
TIRZ P3 Consultant Darin Smith (EPS, Inc.)
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board January 11, 2021
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With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Board 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
Board's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained with in 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 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 Board.
It is the request of the Board 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. Speaker
are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for
the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 14, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the minutes with corrections. Board
McIntosh seconded the motion. Upon further discussion, the Board directed the City
Secretary to correct the minutes and bring the back for approval at February 8, 2021 regular
meeting. Board Member Smith withdrew his motion, and Board Member McIntosh withdrew
his second.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible recommendation regarding the Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Independent School District,
Hays County, and Dripping Springs Community Library related to the Town Center
Project and real estate at 510 Mercer Street.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. There will be a mediation meeting
January 19, 2021 with the parties and the Center for Dispute Resolution.
3. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Collections and Revenues.
Board Member Smith provided the update on Hays County fiscal year 2020 funding. In the
next two weeks he should have the updated dollar figures and totals.
4. Presentation and discussion regarding the TIRZ Administrator Quarterly Report. TIRZ
Administrator, Jon Snyder (P3 Works, LLC)
Jon Snyder and Mim James presented the report which is on file.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board January 11, 2021
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5. Discuss and consider approval of the Appointment of one individual from the TIRZ No.
1 & No. 2 Board to serve as Vice Chair for a term of two (2) years.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to appoint Taline Manassian as TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board Vice Chair for a term of two (2) years. Board Member O’Brien seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
6. Discuss and consider approval of Amendments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zones No. 1 & No. 2 Bylaws to reflect approved Ordinance No. 2020-54 for staggered
terms and to address the use of videoconferencing.
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to approve Amendments to the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zones No. 1 & No. 2 Bylaws to reflect approved Ordinance No. 2020-54 for
staggered terms and to address the use of videoconferencing. Board member Smith seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
7. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the item.
a) Town Center
The Board directed Keenan and the project team to look at alternate parcels after January
19th.
b) Old Fitzhugh Road
Grant Writer TJKM, as recommended by the board, will be up for approval by the City
Council at their February 16th meeting.
c) Downtown Parking
The team has begun work on the concept sketches with McCann Adams Studio. There
will be a meeting this week with the project team, and then in February the team will
meet with the city to discuss feasibility and issues.
d) Triangle – No update at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board 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 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2
Board for the City of Drippings Springs may act upon any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session
or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
The Board did not meet in Executive Session.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board January 11, 2021
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
March 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
April 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
January 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Smith
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board January 11, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4
Agenda
TAX INCREMENT REINVESTMENT
ZONE NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 11, 2021 at 4:00 PM
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate.
Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information
below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled
unless you are a member of the Board. City staff, consultants and presenters, please enable your
microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission.
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Dave Edwards, Chair
Missy Atwood
Taline Manassian
John McIntosh
Dan O'Brien
Walt Smith
Shannon O'Connor (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder (P3 Works, LLC)
TIRZ P3 Consultant Darin Smith (EPS, Inc.)
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the Board 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
Board's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained with in 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 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 Board.
It is the request of the Board 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. Speaker
are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for
the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 14, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible recommendation regarding the Interlocal Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Independent School District,
Hays County, and Dripping Springs Community Library related to the Town Center
Project and real estate at 510 Mercer Street.
3. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Collections and Revenues.
4. Presentation and discussion regarding the TIRZ Administrator Quarterly Report. TIRZ
Administrator, Jon Snyder (P3 Works, LLC)
5. Discuss and consider approval of the Appointment of one individual from the TIRZ No.
1 & No. 2 Board to serve as Vice Chair for a term of two (2) years.
6. Discuss and consider approval of Amendments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment
Zones No. 1 & No. 2 Bylaws to reflect approved Ordinance No. 2020-54 for staggered
terms and to address the use of videoconferencing.
7. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
a) Town Center
b) Old Fitzhugh Road
c) Downtown Parking
d) Triangle
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board 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 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2
Board for the City of Drippings Springs may act upon any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session
or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
March 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
April 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
January 19, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
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 Board may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Board
Member for absence from this meeting.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration,
and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be
gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government
Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on January 8, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
City Secretary
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