TIRZ No. 1 and No. 2 Board Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · June 8, 2020
Minutes
Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 1 & No. 2 Board was held Monday,
June 8, 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 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 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 June 8, 2020
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Mike Figer
Todd Washburn
Walt Smith
Shannon O'Connor (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Members absent were:
Missy Atwood
John McIntosh
City Staff/Appointed Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
TIRZ Projects Manager Keenan Smith
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
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.
IV. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the May 11, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting meetings.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the May 11, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board regular meeting meetings with correction to Business Item B adding that the
recommendation regarding the Cost Sharing Agreement is a “formal” recommendation.
Vice Chair James seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
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V. BUSINESS
A. Update and discussion regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal Agreements
Tasks and Deliverables.
1. Real Estate & Shared Infrastructure Agreements
2. Plan of Finance
Laura Mueller and Kennan Smith presented the staff report and associated documents which
are on file.
John Kroll spoke regarding the bulk real estate transaction.
No action was taken on this item.
B. Discuss and consider possible action regarding an Amendment to the TIRZ Cost
Participation Interlocal Agreement related to the TIRZ Town Center Project.
Laura Mueller reviewed the draft agreement and recommends a date of no later than
December 31, 2022.
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to recommend City Council approval of an
Amendment to the TIRZ Cost Participation Interlocal Agreement related to the TIRZ Town
Center Project with staff recommendation of an extension date no later than December 31,
2022. Board Member Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
C. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Buie & Co. related to TIRZ Communication
Services.
Keenan Smith and Laura Mueller presented the item.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to recommend City Council approval of a
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Buie & Co.
related to TIRZ Communication Services. Board Member Washburn seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
D. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the following items:
1. Downtown Parking
City Council will be considering approval of the Downtown Parking Ordinance on June 9th
after which the project team will start survey and design work on the Stephenson Building
Parking Lot. Task Order No. 3 will be issued for this phase of the project.
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2. Old Fitzhugh Road
Funding search for this project is ongoing. City received only one RFQ response and would
like to have at least one more before selection.
3. Triangle
No change – project still on hold due to FEMA and TxDOT.
4. TIRZ Projects Task Order No. 3 RFP
Task Order will move projects forward and more discussion will come in July.
5. Project Manager Cost Analysis & Summary
Analysis & Summary is on file.
VI. 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.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
August 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair James to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Smith seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:53 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Monday, June 08, 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 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 8, 2020.
The TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board respectfitlly 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
Shannon O'Connor (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
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
TIRZ Projects Manager Keenan Smith
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.
IV. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the May 11, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting meetings.
V. BUSINESS
A. Update and discussion regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal Agreements
Tasks and Deliverables.
1. Real Estate & Shared Infrastructure Agreements
2. Plan of Finance
B. Discuss and consider possible action regarding an Amendment to the TIRZ Cost
Participation Interlocal Agreement related to the TIRZ Town Center Project.
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C. Discuss and consider possible action regarding a Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Buie & Co. related to TIRZ
Communication Services.
D. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
1. Downtown Parking
2. Old Fitzhugh Road
3. Triangle
4. TIRZ Projects Task Order No. 3 RFP
5. Project Manager Cost Analysis & Summary
VI. 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.
VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. TIRZ No.1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
August 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
July 21, 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
of any Board Member for absence from this meeting.
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 551.127.
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I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on June 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
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