TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · January 13, 2020
Minutes
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No.1 & No. 2 Board
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes
January 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
A Workshop & Regular Meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board was
held Monday, January 13, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511
Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
John McIntosh
Todd Washburn
Ron Jones (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member, arrived at 4:30 p.m.)
Board Members absent were:
Mike Figer
Walt Smith
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Council Member Taline Manassian
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
P3 Consultant Darin Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
II. 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 within
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 the 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. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of
the City 's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken
during Presentations of Citizens.
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No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the December 12, 2019 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Workshop & Special Meeting Minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to approve the minutes with the following
corrections: strike Mike Figer, John McIntosh and Bob Richardson from “Members
Present”. Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberations of Real Property and
regarding Executive Session Agenda Item A. Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
IV. 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.
A. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding the
TIRZ Town Center.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property 551.072
The Board met in Executive Session from 4:05 p.m. - 4:19 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Chair Edwards returned the meeting
to Open Session at 4:19 p.m.
V. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken in Workshop.
A. Presentation regarding P3 Implementation Strategy related to the Town Center
Project.
1. Roles & Responsibilities
2. Funding Sources & Uses
3. Land Disposition
4. Terms
Darin Smith presented and reviewed the Term Sheets which are on file.
VI. BUSINESS
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A. Discuss and consider possible action regarding P3 Implementation Strategy related to
the Town Center Project.
1. Roles & Responsibilities
2. Funding Sources & Uses
3. Land Disposition
4. Terms
No discussion or action taken on this item.
B. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Downtown Parking Study
Keenan Smith presented the item. Staff is currently working on obtaining funding for this
project.
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
Keenan Smith presented the item. Staff is currently working on a Request for Qualifications
for a Grant Writer to help find funding for this project.
3. Triangle
Keenan Smith presented the item. Project is on hold pending final FEMA floodplain maps
and information regarding possible TxDOT road widening project.
4. Project Manager's Cost Analysis & Summary
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
March 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
April 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
February 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Washburn seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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This regular meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Workshop & Regular Meeting
Monday, January 13, 2020 at 4:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members:
Dave Ed1Vards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Mike Figer
John McIntosh
Walt Smith
Todd Washburn
Ron Jones (A dviso,y Board 1\lfembe1)
Bob Richardson (Adviso,y Board Membe,)
City Sta.ff/Appointed Officials:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secreta,y Andrea Cunningham
Council Member John Kroll
Council 1\lfember Taline Manassian
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
P3 Consultant Darin Smith
II. 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 hearingfor an item
during the Board's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing Lo discuss mailers not contained
lllithin the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allolled for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are a!!o1Ved two (2) minutes lo speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of lime as a member of the public who does not require
the assistance of a translator to address the Board. It is the request ofthe Board that members of the
public wishing to sp eak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public I-fearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presentedfor consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City 's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no
action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
III. MINUTES
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A. Discuss and consider approval of the December 12, 2019 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Workshop & Special Meeting Minutes.
IV. 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.
A. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding the
TIRZ Town Center.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property 551.072
V. WORKSHOP
No action to be taken in Workshop.
A. Presentation regarding P3 Implementation Strategy related to the Town Center
Project.
1. Roles & Responsibilities
2. Funding Sources & Uses
3. Land Disposition
4. Terms
VI. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider possible action regarding P3 Implementation Strategy related to
the Town Center Project.
1. Roles & Responsibilities
2. Funding Sources & Uses
3. Land Disposition
4. Terms
B. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Downtown Parking Study
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
3. Triangle
4. Project Manager's Cost Analysis & Summary
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
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February 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
March 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
April 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
January 21 , 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
February 11 , 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
IX. 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
ofany 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 Janua,y JO, 2020 at 4:00 p .m.
Thisfacility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliwy aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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