TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · January 10, 2022
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Edwards called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Michelle Fischer
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Member absent was:
Missy Atwood
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder
TIRZ Project Engineer Leslie Pollack
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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 13, 2021, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the December 13, 2021, TIRZ No.
1 & No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR Engineering, Inc. related to the TIRZ
Old Fitzhugh Road Project.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement.
Leslie Pollack was available for questions.
A motion was made by Board Member Manassian to recommend City Council approval of a
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR
Engineering, Inc. related to the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project. Board Member Kimball
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the TIRZ Administrator's Quarterly
Report. Jon Snyder, TIRZ Administrator
Jon Snyder presented the report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Fisher to accept the TIRZ Administrator's Quarterly
Report as presented. Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which carried unanimously
5 to 0.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the TIRZ Priority Projects Review
Subcommittee Report including Town Center.
Laura Mueller presented the item. No action was taken on this item.
5. Discussion regarding TIRZ Board vacancies.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report and reviewed vacancies and requirements.
No action was taken.
6. TIRZ Quarterly Revenues and Expenses Report
Shawn Cox, Finance Director
Shwan Cox presented the report which is on file.
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No action was taken.
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 No, 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
March 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
April 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
January 11, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
January 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m. (CC)
January 25, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
February 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
February 8, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
February 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Smith seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:58 p.m.
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Agenda
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 10, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Missy Atwood
Michelle Fischer
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder
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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 13, 2021, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding a Professional Services Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR Engineering, Inc. related to the TIRZ
Old Fitzhugh Road Project.
3. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the TIRZ Administrator's Quarterly
Report. Jon Snyder, TIRZ Administrator
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the TIRZ Priority Projects Review
Subcommittee Report including Town Center.
5. Discussion regarding TIRZ Board vacancies.
6. TIRZ Quarterly Revenues and Expenses Report
Shawn Cox, Finance Director
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 No, 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
March 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
April 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
January 11, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
January 18, 2022, 6:00 p.m. (CC)
January 25, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
February 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
February 8, 2022, 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
February 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC)
February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on January 7, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
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