TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · May 11, 2020
Minutes
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
May 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board was held Monday,
May 11, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m. via Videoconference and in the City Hall Council Chambers located
at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas.
I. 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 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020.
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
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TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board May 11, 2020
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Todd Washburn
John McIntosh
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Members absent were:
Mike Figer
Ron Jones (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 Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder
TIRZ P3 Consultant Darin Smith
DSISD Board Member Shannon O’Connor
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
Board Member Smith was present, but not visible and therefore does not count towards the quorum
for this meeting. Board Member Smith may participate in discussions; however, he may not make
motions, second motions or vote on motions.
III. 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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board May 11, 2020
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IV. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the April 13, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to approve the April 13, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No.
2 Board regular meeting minutes with correction to Business Item A, paragraph 5, sentence
2, striking “Vice Chair James withdrew his motion,” and replacing with “Vice Chair James
withdrew his second,”. Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
V. BUSINESS
A. Update and discussion regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal Agreement.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. All entities have reviewed and approved the
agreement with the exception of Hays County Commissioners Court who will consider
approval at their Tuesday meeting, May 12, 2020.
Keenan Smith presented the project schedule which is on file.
B. Presentation and consideration of approval of TIRZ Administrator First Quarterly
Cost Allocation & Reimbursement Report.
Jon Snyder, TIRZ Administrator, P3Works, LLC
Vice Chair James introduced the item.
Jon Snyder gave a presentation on the report which is on file.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to approve the TIRZ Administrator First Quarterly
Cost Allocation & Reimbursement Report with a formal recommendation to amend the
existing Cost Sharing & Reimbursement Agreement to provide that reimbursement
continues for the three (3) projects – Fitzhugh, Parking and Triangle, as contemplated and
to turn off reimbursement for the time being to Town Center to facilitate funding of the
project going forward. Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
C. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Terms and Appointments relating the
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Advisory Members.
1. Staff Report
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
2. Terms
3. Appointments
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board May 11, 2020
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to appoint Shannon O’Connor as an
Advisory Board Member, replacing Ron Jones; and to set terms for Advisory Board
Members to run concurrent with Board Member terms which expire annually December
31st. Board Member McIntosh seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
D. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Proposals submitted in response the
TIRZ Communications Services Request for Qualifications.
Keenan Smith reviewed the submitted proposal which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member McIntosh to accept the proposal submitted by Buie
& Co. for TIRZ Communications Services Request for Qualifications and to move forward
with discussions regarding the scope of work and agreement. Board Member Washburn
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
E. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Proposals submitted in response the
Old Fitzhugh Road Grant Writer Request for Qualifications.
Kennan Smith reviewed the submitted proposal which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to not select a proposal at this time and to
reopen the RFQ to get more responses. Vice Chair James seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
F. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the item.
1. Downtown Parking Study
There is a Downtown Parking Stakeholders Meeting scheduled for May 14, 2020 at 11:00
a.m. where the proposed Downtown Parking will be discussed. The Historic Preservation
Commission recommended approval; however, the Commission wanted staff to provide an
update following the Stakeholders meeting. The Planning & Zoning Commission will
provide their recommendation at the May 26th regular meeting.
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
Discussed earlier in the agenda.
3. Triangle
On hold, no update at this time due to FEMA and TxDOT issues.
4. Project Manager Cost Analysis & Summary
Report is on file for and available for review by request.
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board May 11, 2020
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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.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
June 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
August 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to adjourn the meeting. Board Member McIntosh seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:36 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Monday, May 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
I. 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 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020.
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board respectjitlly 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 Board.
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Mike Figer
Todd Washburn
John McIntosh
Walt Smith
Ron Jones (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
City Staff/Appointed Officials:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Council Member John Kroll
Council Member Taline Manassian
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder
TIRZ P 3 Consultant Darin Smith
TIRZ Project Consultant Jim Adams
III. 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 ofthat 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
ofa 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.
IV. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the April 13, 2020 TIRZ No.1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
V. BUSINESS
A. Update and discussion regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal Agreement.
B. Presentation and consideration of approval of TIRZ Administrator First Quarterly
Cost Allocation & Reimbursement Report.
Jon Snyder, TIRZ Administrator, P3Works, LLC
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C. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Terms and Appointments relating the
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Advisory Members.
1. Staff Report
2. Terms
3. Appointments
D. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Proposals submitted in response the
TIRZ Communications Services Request for Qualifications.
E. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Proposals submitted in response the
Old Fitzhugh Road Grant Writer Request for Qualifications.
F. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Downtown Parking Study
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
3. Triangle
4. Project Manager Cost Analysis & Summary
VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Boardfor 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 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.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
June 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
August 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
June 16, 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 ofmeeting 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.
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Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster
Declaration, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body
could not be gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing.
Texas Government Code Sections 551.045; 551 .125; and 551.12 7.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on May 8, 2020 at 12: 15 p. m.
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxilia,y aids and services must be
made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-472 5.
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