TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · February 14, 2022
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, February 14, 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 4:08 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair (via teleconference)
Missy Atwood (via teleconference)
Michelle Fischer
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the January 10, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 14, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to approve the January 10, 2022, TIRZ No. 1
& No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Smith seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Update and possible action regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project related to budget.
Kennan Smith presented the update which is on file.
No action was taken regarding this item.
3. TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee update and possible action related to
TIRZ Priority Projects.
Laura Mueller presented the update and will provide more information at the next meeting.
No action was taken regarding this item.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ No. 1 & No.2 Board vacancies.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to recommend City Council appointment of
Russell Collins and James Alexander to the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board for terms expiring
December 31, 2023. Board Member Fischer seconded the motion which carried unanimously
4 to 0.
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.
5. Deliberation of Real Property regarding Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real
Property related to the TIRZ Town Center Project. Deliberation of Real Property,
551.072
6. Deliberation on the appointment and duties of a public officer, board member of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone, including James Alexander and Russell Collins.
Deliberation on Personnel Matters, 551.074
The Board did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ Board Meetings
March 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 14, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
April 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
May 09, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
March 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Fischer seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:52 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board February 14, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, February 14, 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
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 January 10, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Update and possible action regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project related to budget.
3. TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee update and possible action related to
TIRZ Priority Projects.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ No. 1 & No.2 Board vacancies.
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.
5. Deliberation of Real Property regarding Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real
Property related to the TIRZ Town Center Project. Deliberation of Real Property,
551.072
6. Deliberation on the appointment and duties of a public officer, board member of the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone, including James Alexander and Russell Collins.
Deliberation on Personnel Matters, 551.074
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ Board Meetings
March 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
April 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
May 09, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
February 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Waivers)
March 1, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA)
March 15, 2022, 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.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on February 11, 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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