TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 16, 2023
Minutes
TIRZ NO. 1 & NO. 2 BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Monday, October 16, 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 4:03 p.m.
Board Members present were:
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 present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
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 within 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. Speakers
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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MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 11, 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to approve the September 11, 2023, TIRZ
No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Starcher seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and acceptance of the Q3 (FY '23 Year End) TIRZ Administrator's Report.
TIRZ Administrator, Casey Sclar (P3 Works)
Casey Sclar provided Q3 report highlights; report is on file. The Board discussed the schedule
and frequency of reports; no changes were directed.
A motion was made by Board Member Smith to accept the Q3 (FY '23 Year End) TIRZ
Administrator's Report. Vice Chair Manassian seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 7 to 0.
3. Update regarding Stakeholder Reimbursements.
Shawn Cox provided an update. Reimbursement is budgeted. The transfer of funds will be
made after the County Ad Valorem money is received; funds need to stay in the TIRZ account
for cash flow until then.
4. Update and discussion regarding priority projects and initiatives.
Keenan Smith provided updates on priority projects. There was discussion regarding
expanding the project list.
a. Old Fitzhugh Road
b. Stephenson Building
c. Downtown Parking Lot
d. Downtown Restrooms
5. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board meeting calendar.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian to approve the 2024 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
meeting calendar with the following revisions to staff recommendations:
The March 11th meeting will be rescheduled to Monday, March 18th
The October 14th meeting will be rescheduled to Monday, October 7th
The November 11th meeting will be rescheduled to Monday, November 4th
The April 8th meeting will be rescheduled to April 15th as recommended by staff
Board Member Kimball seconded the motion which carried unanimously 7 to 0.
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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
November 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
December 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
December 5, 2023, 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 7 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:00 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, October 16, 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
Interim Deputy City Administrator/City Treasurer Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
TIRZ Administrator 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 low no action may be taken during Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 11, 2023 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board
regular meeting minutes.
BUSINESS
2. Presentation and acceptance of the Q3 (FY '23 Year End) TIRZ Administrator's Report.
TIRZ Administrator, Casey Sclar (P3 Works)
3. Update regarding Stakeholder Reimbursements.
4. Update and discussion regarding priority projects and initiatives.
a. Old Fitzhugh Road
b. Stephenson Building
c. Downtown Parking Lot
d. Downtown Restrooms
5. Discuss and consider approval of the 2024 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board 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
November 13, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
December 11, 2023, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
December 5, 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 October 13, 2023 at 2:45 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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