TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · August 14, 2023
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD REGULAR
MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, August 14, 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 4:01 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Dave Edwards, Chair
Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
James Alexander
Susan Kimball
Craig Starcher
Board Members absent were:
Missy Atwood
Walt Smith
Bob Richardson (Advisory Board Member)
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Shawn Cox
Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Project Analyst Casey Sclar, P3 Works
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.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the June 12, 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Alexander to approve the June 12, 2023, TIRZ No. 1 &
No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Starcher seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and acceptance of the Q2 TIRZ Administrator's Report. TIRZ Administrator,
Jon Snyder (P3 Works)
Casey Sclar presented the Q2 report which is on file; he and Keenan Smith addressed questions
from the Board.
A motion was made by Vice-Chair Manassian to accept the Q2 TIRZ Administrator's Report.
Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding Stakeholder Reimbursements.
Shawn Cox provided an update on Stakeholder Reimbursements and addressed questions from
the Board.
No action was taken.
4. Update and discussion regarding priority projects and initiatives.
Keenan Smith provided an update regarding priority projects and addressed questions from the
Board. He will move forward with soliciting proposals and anticipates presenting a Downtown
Mini-master Plan by the September or October meeting. City Engineer Chad Gilpin will be
reviewing drainage as it relates to the plan.
a. Old Fitzhugh Road Project – July report is on file.
b. Stephenson Building / Downtown Parking Lot
c. Downtown Restrooms
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.
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Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
September 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
October 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
November 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
October 3, 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 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:41 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 14, 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
Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman
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 June 12, 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and acceptance of the Q2 TIRZ Administrator's Report. TIRZ Administrator,
Jon Snyder (P3 Works)
3. Update, discussion, and possible action regarding Stakeholder Reimbursements.
4. Update and discussion regarding priority projects and initiatives.
a. Old Fitzhugh Road Project
b. Stephenson Building / Downtown Parking Lot
c. Downtown Restrooms
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
September 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
October 16, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
November 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
August 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
September 19, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
October 3, 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 August 11, 2023 at 1:30 PM.
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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