TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · January 9, 2023
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, January 09, 2023 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
James Alexander
Missy Atwood
Susan Kimball
Walt Smith
Craig Starcher
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Board Members absent were:
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator Jon Snyder
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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
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No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 12, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to approve the December 12, 2022, TIRZ No.
1 & No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Alexander seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and consider acceptance of the Q4 TIRZ Administrator's Report. Jon
Snyder, TIRZ Administrator
Jon Snyder presented the report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to accept the Q4 TIRZ Administrator's Report.
Board Member Atwood seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
3. Update and discussion regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project related to Public and
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach.
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken on this item.
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Local
Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real
Property and regarding Executive Sessin Agenda Item 4. Board Member Smith 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.
4. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property related to acquisition
of property and easements for TIRZ Projects. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071;
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
The Board met in Executive Session from 4:42 – 5:21 p.m.
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No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Chair Edwards returned the meeting
to Open Session at 5:21 p.m.
OPEN SESSION
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to pull Executive Session Agenda Item 4 for action in
Open Session. Board Member Alexander seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
4. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property related to acquisition
of property and easements for TIRZ Projects. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071;
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to authorize City Staff to negotiate agreements
regarding real property related to the acquisition of property and easements related to TIRZ
Projects. Board Member Alexander seconded the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
March 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
April 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
January 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (meetings should be January 17, 2023)
February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Starcher seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 6 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:22 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, January 09, 2023 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 law no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the December 12, 2022, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and consider acceptance of the Q4 TIRZ Administrator's Report. Jon
Snyder, TIRZ Administrator
3. Update and discussion regarding the Old Fitzhugh Road Project related to Public and
Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach.
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.
4. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property related to acquisition
of property and easements for TIRZ Projects. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071;
Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
February 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
March 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
April 10, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
January 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
February 21, 2023, 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 January 6, 2023, at 10:00 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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