TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · September 12, 2022
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, September 12, 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 (arrived at 4:06 p.m.)
Craig Starcher
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Member absent was:
Missy Atwood
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Senior Planner Tory Carpenter
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
1. Introduction of newly appointed Place 2 Board Member Craig Starcher.
Board Member Starcher introduced himself.
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
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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
2. Discuss and consider approval of the August 8, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to approve the August 8, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 6 to 0.
BUSINESS
3. Progress update regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project plans, specifications, and
estimates.
Kennan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. No action was taken regarding this
item.
4. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee projects
and parcels.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. The Committee met last week and updated the final
project plan for TIRZ No. 1, estimates for the Stephenson Building parking lot and parcels up
to 2046. The Committee will hold one more meeting to finalize and will bring to the next
TIRZ meeting for review. Laura will review the timeline with Hays County.
5. Discussion regarding the Hays County POSAC Old Fitzhugh Road Interlocal
Agreement related to Multi-Use Trails.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report. Mark Kennedy is reviewing the draft agreement and
Laura will set up a meeting to go over any changes.
6. Discuss and consider possible action related to the reactivation of the TIRZ Budget
Subcommittee.
Shawn Cox reviewed the budget which is on file.
Vice Chair Manassian presented the item and recommends the Board reactivate the
subcommittee after the city budget is approved and TIRZ quarterly report is presented.
No action was taken regarding this item.
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
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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
October 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
November 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
December 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
September 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
September 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
September 27, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
October 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Starcher to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Smith seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:09 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, September 12, 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
Craig Starcher
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
1. Introduction of newly appointed Place 2 Board Member Craig Starcher.
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
2. Discuss and consider approval of the August 8, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
3. Progress update regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project plans, specifications, and
estimates.
4. Update and discussion regarding TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee projects
and parcels.
5. Discussion regarding the Hays County POSAC Old Fitzhugh Road Interlocal
Agreement related to Multi-Use Trails.
6. Discuss and consider possible action related to the reactivation of the TIRZ Budget
Subcommittee.
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
October 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
November 14, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
December 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
September 13, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
September 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
September 27, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
October 4, 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 September 9, 2022, at 2:15 p.m.
City Secretary
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