TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 9, 2020
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, November 09, 2020 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Dan O'Brien
Walt Smith
Shannon O'Connor (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Members absent were:
John McIntosh
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder (P3 Works, LLC)
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board November 9, 2020
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.
Chair Edwards introduced Brett Springston, Interim Superintendent for Dripping Springs ISD>
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 with in 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 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. Speaker
are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for
the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the October 5, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the October 5, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair James seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal
Agreements related to tasks, deliverables and deadlines.
Mayor Pro Tem Manassian presented the item.
a) Real Estate Agreements
Agreements are moving forward with both DSISD and the Library District. The City
will complete the agreement with DSISD first, then the Library District agreement. Still
working with the County on their agreement.
Laura Mueller presented proposed changes to the Interlocal Agreement for real estate as
they relate to notice to cure and time-lines.
b) Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreements
The team has received the proposals and is working on edits. First the Library District
agreement will be completed, then the TIRZ agreement. Proposals will be brought to the
TIRZ Board for feedback.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board November 9, 2020
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4
c) Plan of Finance
This item is currently on pause, but in good shape. The team will present the other
agreements first with the Plan of Finance last.
No action was taken on this item.
3. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
Keenan Smith presented the item.
a) Town Center
Previously discussed under Business Agenda Item 2, and the ILA workflow is moving
along as discussed.
b) Old Fitzhugh Road
The Hays County Bond was approved and follow up on what that means for this project
will coming soon.
The Grant Writer RFQ was a success this time with four respondents. Staff is reviewing
submittals and will seek a Board recommendation at the next meeting.
c) Downtown Parking
Doucet has completed the survey for Stephenson Tract and kick-off meeting for goal
setting will be scheduled in November.
d) Triangle
No updates, still on hold related to FEMA and Hwy 290 expansion project.
4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Ordinance creating Places and
Staggering Terms of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board and the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board.
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to recommend City Council approval of an
Ordinance creating Places and Staggering Terms of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone
No. 1 Board and the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board with the following
recommendations related to places and terms:
Place 1 1 year term City Representative
Place 2 1 year term City Representative
Place 3 2 year term City Representative, Chair
Place 4 2 year term DSISD Representative
Place 5 2 year term Library District Representative
Place 6 2 year term Hays County Representative
Place 7 1 year term Hays County Representative
Board Member Smith seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board November 9, 2020
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4
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 Drippings Springs may act upon 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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ Board Meetings
December 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
January 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
February 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
Board Member Atwood requested that the City and Jon Snyder provide an update on the TCEQ
permit litigation will have any impact on the Town Center project or TIRZ revenue.
Vice Chair James spoke and believes that this is in reference to the Heritage project in
TIRZ No. 1. He has spoken with the Mayor and does believe there will not be any
significant impact.
Laura Mueller added that the City is looking at options and this will not affect any projects
in the TIRZ.
Jon Snyder will meet with staff to look at projections and if there may be any impact, and
will follow up at the next Board meeting.
Vice Chair James clarified the 8-year build out of Heritage commencing 2023-2024. These
assumptions are part of the revenue projects as presented by Jon Snyder in the last TIRZ
Administrator report. The City made sure there were options if the permit was not
approved so that in the event that the permit was not approved.
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Smith
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:59 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board November 9, 2020
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4
Agenda
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, November 09, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
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
microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission.
Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Dave Edwards, Chair
Mim James, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
John McIntosh
Dan O'Brien
Walt Smith
Todd Washburn
Shannon O'Connor (Advisory Board Member)
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
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 with in 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 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. Speaker
are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens for
the City Secretary. By low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the October 5, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the Town Center Project Interlocal
Agreements related to tasks, deliverables and deadlines.
a) Real Estate Agreements
b) Infrastructure Cost Sharing Agreements
c) Plan of Finance
3. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects.
a) Town Center
b) Old Fitzhugh Road
c) Downtown Parking
d) Triangle
4. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding an Ordinance creating Places and
Staggering Terms of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board and the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board.
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 Drippings Springs may act upon any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session
or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ Board Meetings
December 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
January 11, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
February 8, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on November 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
City Secretary
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