TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 14, 2022
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, November 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Vice Chair Manassian called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
James Alexander
Missy Atwood
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith (arrived at 4:13 p.m.)
Craig Starcher
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Members absent were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
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
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 October 17, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to approve the October 17, 2022, TIRZ No.
1 & No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ Financials related to
Stakeholder Reimbursements and Budget Amendment.
Shawn Cox presented the staff report which his on file.
No action was taken regarding this item.
3. Discussion of next steps regarding the TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee
Report related to priority projects list, possible expansion areas and the Hays County
Interlocal Agreement.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken regarding this item.
4. Update regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project plans, specifications, and estimates
related to HDR Task Order No. 2 Notice to Proceed.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken regarding this item.
5. Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Keenan Smith
for Project Manager Services.
Laura Mueller, Shawn Cox and Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file. Staff
recommends approval of the agreement.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to recommend City Council approval of a
Professional Services Agreement with Keenan Smith for Project Manager Services. Board
Member Atwood seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
6. Discussion regarding upcoming Board Member seat expirations.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
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All Board Members with expiring terms requested reappointment, and Board Member Smith
will coordinate the Hays County representative (Place 7) with the county.
7. Discuss and consider approval of the 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board 2023 Regular
Meeting Calendar.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the calendar, changing the October 9th meeting to October 16th.
A motion was made by Board Member Starcher to approve the 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2
Board 2023 Regular Meeting Calendar with staff recommendations. Board Member Kimball
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
December 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 20, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Alexander seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:08 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, November 14, 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
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 October 17, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ Financials related to
Stakeholder Reimbursements and Budget Amendment.
3. Discussion of next steps regarding the TIRZ Priority Projects Review Subcommittee
Report related to priority projects list, possible expansion areas and the Hays County
Interlocal Agreement.
4. Update regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project plans, specifications, and estimates
related to HDR Task Order No. 2 Notice to Proceed.
5. Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Keenan Smith
for Project Manager Services.
6. Discussion regarding upcoming Board Member seat expirations.
7. Discuss and consider approval of the 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board 2023 Regular
Meeting Calendar.
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
December 12, 2022, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 6, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
December 20, 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 November 10, 2022, at 10:45 a.m.
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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