TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 24, 2022
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday, March 24, 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 4:03 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair (arrived at 4:14 p.m.)
James Alexander
Russell Collins
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Board Members absent were:
Missy Atwood
Bob Richardson (Advisory 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.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board March 24, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the February 14, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the February 14, 2022, TIRZ No. 1
& No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Update regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken.
3. TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee update and possible action related to
TIRZ Priority Projects.
Laura Mueller presented the review which is on file.
No action was taken.
4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the TIRZ no. 1 & No. 2 Board
Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations.
Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to appoint Walt Smith, Taline Manassian and
Dave Edwards to the Budget Subcommittee. Board Member Alexander seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 6 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.
The Board did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
April 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
May 9, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
June 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board March 24, 2022
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
City Council Meetings
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Kimball seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board March 24, 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
Thursday, March 24, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Agenda
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
James Alexander
Missy Atwood
Russell Collins
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
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 February 14, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Update regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project.
3. TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee update and possible action related to
TIRZ Priority Projects.
4. Presentation, discussion and possible action regarding the TIRZ no. 1 & No. 2 Board
Fiscal Year 2023 budget recommendations.
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
April 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
May 9, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
June 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
March 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 5, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
April 19, 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 March 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Laura Mueller for City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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