Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · July 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, July 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:09 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Member absent was:
John McIntosh
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder, P3 Works
TIRZ Consultant, Aldo Fritz, TJKM
TIRZ Consultant, Cory Peterson, TJKM
Mim James
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.
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Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the May 10, 2021, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the May 10, 2021, TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and consideration of acceptance regarding the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Q2
TIRZ Administrator Report.
Jon Snyder and Mim James presented the report which is on file.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to accept the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Q2 TIRZ
Administrator Report. Board Member Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously
4 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Town Center Project Cost Sharing
and Reimbursement.
Item 3 was discussed in conjunction with Item 2. No action was taken.
4. Update and discussion regarding Hays POSAC Grant Funding related to the Old
Fitzhugh Road Multi-Use Trail and the Town Center Square and Pavilion.
Keenan Smith presented the update which is on file.
No action was taken on this item.
5. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ Priority Projects related to the Old
Fitzhugh Road Project.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
Aldo Fritz and Cory Peterson gave a presentation which is on file.
Board Members will review the grant options and will decide which options to move forward
with at the next meeting.
No action was taken on this item.
6. Discuss and consider recommendation of appointment to TIRZ Boards and report on
vacancies on member seats on the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board.
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Board Member Smith reported that Hays County is currently interviewing potential
candidates for appointment to the county seat.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to recommend City Council appointment of
Michelle Fischer to an unexpired term ending December 31, 2021. Board Member Atwood
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government
Code Section 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and regarding Executive Session Agenda Item 7.
Board Member Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 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.
7. Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal issues related to Real Property for the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone including the Town Center Project and
uses. Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
The Board met in Executive Session from 5:41 p.m. – 6:02 p.m. No vote or action was taken during
Executive Session.
Chair Edwards returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:02
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
August 9, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
September 13, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
October 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
July 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. (Special Budget Meeting)
July 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
July 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (Special Budget Meeting)
August 3, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
Via unanimous consent this regular meeting adjourned at 6:03 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board July 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, July 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
John McIntosh
Walt Smith
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
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 May 10, 2021 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and consideration of acceptance regarding the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Q2
TIRZ Administrator Report.
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Town Center Project Cost Sharing
and Reimbursement.
4. Update and discussion regarding Hays POSAC Grant Funding related to the Old
Fitzhugh Road Multi-Use Trail and the Town Center Square and Pavilion.
5. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ Priority Projects related to the Old
Fitzhugh Road Project.
6. Discuss and consider recommendation of appointment to TIRZ Boards and report on
vacancies on member seats on the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board.
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.
7. Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal issues related to Real Property for the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone including the Town Center Project and
uses. Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
August 9, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
September 13, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
October 18, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
July 20, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. (Special Budget Meeting)
July 20, 2021, at 6:00 p.m.
July 29, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (Special Budget Meeting)
August 3, 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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on July 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
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