Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 8, 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, February 08, 2021 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair (arrived at 4:07 p.m.)
Missy Atwood (arrived at 4:30 p.m.)
John McIntosh
Dan O'Brien
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Member absent was:
Shannon O'Connor (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Finance Director Shawn Cox
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 8, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
TIRZ Consultant Darin Smith, EPS, Inc.
Dripping Springs School Board Member Joanna Day
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:04 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
corrected regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the December 14, 2020 TIRZ No. 1
& No. 2 Board corrected regular meeting minutes. Board Member McIntosh seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
2. Discuss and consider approval of the January 11, 2021 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the January 11, 2021 TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 regular meeting minutes with corrections to Board Member Smith’s name throughout.
Board Member Mcintosh seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal
Agreements related to tasks, deliverables and deadlines.
a) Real Estate Agreements
Laura Mueller and Vice Chair Manassian presented the item:
• DSISD agreement has been reviewed and revised and will go to City Council for
consideration February 9th and any open issues will be discussed
• Items not specifically addressed in mediation will continued to be worked on with
DSISD
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 8, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
• Working on finalization of the Library agreement with no issues
b) Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreements
Vice Chair Manassian presented the item. Work on these agreements has started to pick
up and originally the team wanted to present these with the real estate agreements.
However, with issues related to the real estate agreement the team has decided to wait as
to not waste dollars. The team is in a good place when ready to pick back up on these
agreements. The first next step will be to get feedback from the Library, and then present
that to the TIRZ Board.
c) Plan of Finance
Vice Chair Manassian presented the item. The agreement and plan is in place, but has
not been papered yet.
4. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Collections and Revenues.
Shawn Cox presented the item and reported that the city has not received Hays County funds
as of yet.
Board Member Smith will follow up with Hays County and report back to the city.
Jon Snyder has spoken with the Hays County auditor and they will be issuing the funds subject
to a true-up of credits and debits.
5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Professional Services Agreement and
Proposal between the City of Dripping Springs and TJKM for Grant Writing Services
related to the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Aldo Fritz and Corey Peterson with
TJKM introduced themselves and were available for questions.
A motion was made by Board Member O’Brien to recommend City Council approval of a
Professional Services Agreement and Proposal between the City of Dripping Springs and
TJKM for Grant Writing Services related to the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project. Board
Member McIntosh seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
6. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the item.
a) Town Center
No update at this time. The project team is waiting on approval of the real estate
agreements.
b) Old Fitzhugh Road – Update provided with Business Agenda Item 5.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 8, 2021
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
c) Downtown Parking
The project team has issued the draft master plan and is conducting internal workshops.
d) Triangle – No updates, on hold due to FEMA and TxDOT.
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
March 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
April 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
May 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to adjourn the meeting. Board Member McIntosh
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 8, 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, February 08, 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
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
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
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
corrected regular meeting minutes.
2. Discuss and consider approval of the January 11, 2021 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal
Agreements related to tasks, deliverables and deadlines.
a) Real Estate Agreements
b) Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreements
c) Plan of Finance
4. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Collections and Revenues.
5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding Professional Services Agreement and
Proposal between the City of Dripping Springs and TJKM for Grant Writing Services
related to the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project.
6. 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
March 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
April 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
May 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
February 16, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
March 16, 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 February 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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