TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 8, 2022
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, August 08, 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 4:04 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
James Alexander
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Board Members absent were:
Missy Atwood
Bob Richardson (Advisory Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
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.
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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the July 11, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to approve the July 11, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Manassian seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project
related to Task Order No. 2 and Notice to Proceed.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to recommend City Council approval of
authorization and notice to proceed with Task Order No. 2, including sixty percent (60%) and
ninety percent (90%) phase services and fees per the executed Professional Services
Agreement with HDR Engineering, and subject to City Council approval of project budget
allocations. Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee projects
and parcels.
Laura Mueller presented the update which is on file.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board vacancy and
appointments.
Vice Chair Manassian presented the item. She and Chair Edwards interviewed Becky Atkins
and Craig Starcher, referrals from the Economic Development Committee interviews, on
August 3, 2022. While both candidates were found to be very qualified, Chair Edwards and
Vice Chair Manassian feel that Craig Starcher would be the best fit for the board.
A motion was made by Board Member Alexander to recommend City Council appointment
of Craig Stacher to the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board. Board Member Smith seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and
regarding Executive Session Agenda Item 5. Board Member Smith seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 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
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(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. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Consultation
with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
The Board met in Executive Session from 4:31 p.m. – 5:03 p.m.
No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Chair Edwards returned the meeting to Open
Session at 5:03 p.m.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
September 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
October 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
November 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 30, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Alexander seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:04 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, August 08, 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
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 July 11, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding the TIRZ Old Fitzhugh Road Project
related to Task Order No. 2 and Notice to Proceed.
3. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee projects
and parcels.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board vacancy and
appointments.
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. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. Consultation
with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
September 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
October 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
November 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 16, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
August 23, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
August 30, 2022, at 5:30 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 August 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
City Secretary
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