TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 10, 2020
Minutes
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board was held Monday,
February 10, 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:
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Mike Figer
Todd Washburn
Walt Smith
Board Members absent were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
John McIntosh
Ron Jones (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
TIRZ Projects Manager Keenan Smith
P3 Advisor Darin Smith (via teleconference)
With a quorum of the Board present, Vice Chair James 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 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board January 13, 2020
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
January 13, 2020 regular meeting minutes, to include the correct spelling of “Jon Snyder”.
Board Member Washburn seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the 2019 Q4 TIRZ
Administrator Report.
Jon Snyder, P3 Works
Jon Snyder presented the item which is on file.
The Board directed staff to meet with Jon Snyder to propose some level of reimbursement
to Shareholders for discussion at the next TIRZ Board meeting.
A motion was made by Board Member Figer to accept the 2019 Q4 TIRZ Administrator
Report. Board Member Washburn seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
B. Update and discussion regarding the Town Center Project Implementation Strategy.
Keenan Smith and Darin Smith presented the item which is on file.
The Board directed Keenan Smith and Darin Smith to include the following in their
presentation:
• Information regarding the City and County Transportation Plan.
• Why the TIRZ Board is doing this project and what are the benefits to the
community.
• Address the project quantitatively.
• Include other TIRZ Projects that are related to the TIRZ Town Center Project.
C. Discuss and consider recommendations regarding the TIRZ Town Center Project
Interlocal Agreement.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. Staff is seeking direction regarding the terms of
the agreement. Attorneys for all entities included in the agreement have reviewed the
agreement, and Oscar Trevino DSISD Attorney will send edits to Laura. If the Board has
any other edits, they may send those via email.
The Board directed staff to include the following in the agreement before presentation to
City Council:
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• Non Appropriation Clause and reasons for termination.
• Hard transaction deadlines with firm commitments on site and financing by March
31, 2020.
• Time frame of 6 months for negotiations related to section 2.2(a).
D. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the following items:
1. Downtown Parking Study
Project is moving forward and the TIRZ team is working on a timeline with Land Planning
Consultant Robyn Miga.
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
Nothing to report on this project.
3. Triangle
Project is on hold waiting for information from FEMA and TxDOT.
4. Project Manager Cost Analysis & Summary
Report is on file.
Via unanimous consent, the Board took items E and F in one motion.
E. Discuss and consider recommendation of Task Order 2: Amendment 1 regarding the
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR
Engineering, Inc. related to TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Staff Report
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
2. Task Order 2: Amendment 1
F. Discuss and consider recommendation of Task Order 2: Amendment 1 regarding the
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and McCann
Adams Studio related to TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Staff Report
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
2. Task Order 2: Amendment No. 1
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A motion was made by Board Member Smith to recommend approval of Task Order 2:
Amendment 1 regarding the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and HDR Engineering, Inc. related to TIRZ Priority Projects, and Task Order 2:
Amendment 1 regarding the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and McCann Adams Studio related to TIRZ Priority Projects. Board Member
Atwood seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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.
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 did not meet in Executive Session.
VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
March 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
April 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
May 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
February 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Figer to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Washburn
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
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