TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 6, 2018
Minutes
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
August 6, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board was held Monday, August 6, 2018 beginning at 4:00
p.m. the Council Chambers located at City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards - Chair
Mim James - Vice Chair
Mike Figer
Dr. Bruce Gearing (arrived at 4:29 p.m.)
Ray Whisenant (arrived at 4:44 p.m.)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Members absent were:
Missy Atwood
John McIntosh
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Molly Mulloy, Development Coordinator
Laura Mueller, Assistant City Attorney
Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager
Council Member Taline Manassian
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:29 p.m.
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to
speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit as
necessary.
No spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Approval of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board special meeting minutes of June 25, 2018
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to approve the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board special
meeting minutes of June 25, 2018. Board Member Figer seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
TIRZ No. 1& No. 2 Board August 6, 2018
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IV. BUSINESS (TIRZ #1 and TIRZ #2)
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Town Center Project Update Keenan Smith, Project Manager
Keenan Smith provided an update on the Town Center Project activities timeline, and an
update on CMR and EPS’s project progression.
B. Old Fitzhugh Road Project Update Keenan Smith, Project Manager
Keenan Smith provided an update on the Old Fitzhugh Road Project Update, which will be
presented to City Council on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 for consideration of approval of
Concept Plan.
C. Discuss and Consider Approval of Cost Participation and Reimbursement Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2, Hays County, Dripping
Springs Community Library District, and Dripping Springs Independent School
District Laura Mueller, Assistant City Attorney
1. Staff Report
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. Staff does not recommend taking action at this
time.
2. Cost Participation Agreement
Without objection from the Board, Chair Edwards postponed action on this item until staff
is ready with the final agreement for discussion and consideration.
No action was taken on this item.
D. Discuss and Consider the addition of an Advisory Board member to the TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board that would serve as a representative of the Dripping Springs Independent
School Board
Board Member Dr. Gearing requested additional information on the expectations of the
additional advisory board member.
Without objection from the Board, Chair Edwards requested consideration of the addition of
an Advisory Board member to the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board that would serve as a
representative of the Dripping Springs Independent School Board be placed on the next TIRZ
meeting agenda scheduled for August 27, 2018.
E. Discuss and Consider an alternate meeting date for the September 3, 2018 Regular
Meeting of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
TIRZ No. 1& No. 2 Board August 6, 2018
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A motion was made by Vice Chair James to move the regular meeting for the TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board scheduled for September 3, 2018 to Monday, August 27, 2018 to be held at the
DSISD Administration Building, Room 301. Board Member Whisenant seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
F. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Planning Update (Kennan Smith, Dave Edwards, Michelle
Fischer)
Keenan Smith presented the revised TIRZ Budget Analysis which is on file.
The Budget will be reviewed with the County at their August 14th meeting and with he City
Council at their August 21st meeting.
G. TIRZ Administrator Update David Taussig & Associates, TIRZ Administrator
No update on this item.
H. TIRZ Communications Plan Update David Edwards, Chair
Bonnie Gonzalez presented an update on the strategic communications plan prior to the
meeting beginning. She will continue to update the Board throughout the process.
The Board watched a pre-recorded presentation from Communications Coordinator Bonnie
Gonzalez regarding an update the strategic communications plan. Chair Edwards requested a
meeting with Bonnie Gonzalez to discuss the Public Relations plan.
V. 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 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 Board did not meet in Executive Session.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. August 14, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM workshop/6:30 PM meeting
B. August 21, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. September 3, 2018 - TIRZ Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURN
TIRZ No. 1& No. 2 Board August 6, 2018
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Without objection from the Board, Chair Edwards adjourned the meeting.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:19 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1& No. 2 Board August 6, 2018
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number One & Number Two
Board Meeting Agenda
Monday, August 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM
City Hall, 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members TIRZ 1 & 2
Dave Edwards - Chair
Mim James - Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
MikeFiger
Dr. Bruce Gearing
John McIntosh
Ray Whisenant
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
City Staff/Officials
Michelle Fischer, City Administrator
Ginger Faught, Deputy City Administrator
Molly Mulloy, Development Coordinator
Laura Mueller, Assistant City Attorney
Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager
David Taussig & Associates, TIRZ Administrator
Council Member Taline Manassian
Council Member John Kroll
II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
Floor open to discussion on any subject. No action may be taken by law. Citizens wishing to
speak shall do so after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may establish a time limit
as necessary.
III. MINUTES
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Approval of the TIRZ No.1 & No. 2 Board special meeting minutes of June 25, 2018
IV. BUSINESS (TIRZ#l and TIRZ#2)
Consideration and possible action on:
A. Town Center Project Update Keenan Smith, Project Manager
B. Old Fitzhugh Road Project Update Keenan Smith, Project Manager
C. Discuss and Consider Approval of Cost Participation and Reimbursement
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and TIRZ No.1 & No. 2, Hays
County, Dripping Springs Community Library District, and Dripping Springs
Independent School District Laura Mueller, Assistant City Attorney
1. Staff Report
2. Cost Participation Agreement
D. Discuss and Consider the addition of an Advisory Board member to the TIRZ No. 1
& No. 2 Board that would serve as a representative of the Dripping Springs
Independent School Board
E. Discuss and Consider an alternate meeting date for the September 3, 2018 Regular
Meeting of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
F. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Planning Update (Kennan Smith, Dave Edwards, Michelle
Fischer)
G. TIRZ Administrator Update David Taussig & Associates, TIRZ Administrator
H. TIRZ Communications Plan Update David Edwards, Chair
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board for the City ofDripping 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 ofDripping 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.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. August 14, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 5:30 PM workshop/6:30 PM meeting
B. August 21, 2018 - Regular City Council Meeting, 6:00 PM
C. September 3, 2018 - TIRZ Meeting, 4:00 p.m.
VIL ADJOURN
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless othe,wise specifically noted. Notice is
posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes, Annotated. I certify that the above
notice of meeting was posted at City ofDripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com on
the the 3rd day ofAugust 2018, at 3:15 p.m ..
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