Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · April 12, 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, April 12, 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
Missy Atwood
Dan O'Brien
John McIntosh
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
Finance Director Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator John Snyder - P3 Works, LLC
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board April 12, 2021
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TIRZ P3 Consultant Darin Smith – EPS, Inc.
TIRZ Project Consultant Jim Adams – McCann Adams Studio
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 March 8, 2021 TIRZ Board No. 1 & No. 2 regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to approve the March 8, 2021 TIRZ Board No.
1 & No. 2 regular meeting minutes with the condition that the highlighted section be un-
highlighted prior to posting of approved minutes. Board Member Smith seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 TIRZ
Quarterly Report, including Cost Sharing and Reimbursement for Priority Projects.
Mim James and Jon Snyder presented the report which is on file.
No action was taken on this item.
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 TIRZ Budget
request and recommendation.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report with is on file.
No action was taken on this item.
4. Update, discussion and possible action regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
a) Old Fitzhugh Road
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Grant writer is working on data analysis and scenarios. The Board will receive an
update next month.
b) Triangle
Project continues to be on hold due to FEMA and TxDOT issues.
c) Downtown Parking
Project is on pause due to Town Center Project. City staff has received the concept
plan.
5. Update, discussion and possible action regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project.
The Board will consider this item following the Executive Session.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and
regarding Executive Session Agenda Item 6 and Business Agenda Item 5. Board Member McIntosh
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
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.
6. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the
Town Center Project. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real
Property, 551.072
Business Agenda Item
5. Update, discussion and possible action regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project.
The Board met in Executive Session from 5:00 – 6:15 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Chair Edwards returned the meeting to Open
Session at 6:15 p.m.
Board Member Smith left the meeting during Executive Session.
OPEN SESSION
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Business Agenda Item
5. Update, discussion and possible action regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project.
No action was taken on this item.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
May 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
June 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
July 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
April 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
April 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member O’Brien to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Atwood
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:18 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board April 12, 2021
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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, April 12, 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
Dan O'Brien
John McIntosh
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
Finance Director Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator John Snyder - P3 Works, LLC
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 March 8, 2021 TIRZ Board No. 1 & No. 2 regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 TIRZ
Quarterly Report, including Cost Sharing and Reimbursement for Priority Projects.
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 TIRZ Budget
request and recommendation.
4. Update, discussion and possible action regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
a) Old Fitzhugh Road
b) Triangle
c) Downtown Parking
5. Update, discussion and possible action regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project.
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.
6. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the
Town Center Project. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real
Property, 551.072
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
May 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
June 14, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
July 12, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
April 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
April 20, 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 current Public Health Emergency and guidance from the Texas Governor including the current
Disaster Declarations by the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs, and Center for Disease Control
guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will continue with meetings 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 April 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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