TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · April 15, 2024
Minutes
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas
Monday, April 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of the Board present, Chair Starcher called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
Board Members present were:
Place 2 Craig Starcher, Chair
Place 1 Dave Edwards
Place 4 Miles Mathews
Place 5 Missy Atwood
Place 6 Susan Kimball
Board Members absent were:
Place 3 Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Place 7 Walt Smith
Advisory Member Bob Richardson
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith, AIA
TIRZ Administrator Casey Sclar, P3 Works
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public that wishes to address the Board on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted
on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Board that individuals
wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being
considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those
requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not
required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Board
must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if
eight (8) copies are not provided, the Board will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video
presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during
Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information,
recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board April 15, 2024
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3
Michelle Fischer spoke regarding City Secretary Andrea Cunningham’s last day with the City. Her last
day will be Friday, April 19th, and she is moving cross country.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the March 18, 2024, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Board Member Edwards to approve the March 18, 2024, TIRZ No. 1
& No. 2 Board regular meeting minutes. Board Member Mathews seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider acceptance of the Q1 TIRZ Administrator's Report. TIRZ
Administrator, Casey Sclar (P3 Works).
Casey Sclar presented the revised report which is on file.
A motion was made by Board Member Kimball to accept the revised Q1 TIRZ Administrator's
Report. Board Member Edwards seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
3. Discuss and consider approval of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Recommendation.
Keenan Smith and Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ Priority Projects. TIRZ Project
Manager, Keenan Smith
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken.
5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding changes to Continuous Pedestrian
Illumination related to the Old Fitzhugh Road Project. TIRZ Project Manager, Keenan
Smith
Keenan Smith presented the staff report which is on file.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Board Member Atwood to adjourn into Closed Session under Texas Government
Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation Regarding Real
Property, and regarding Closed Session Agenda Item 6. Board member Kimball seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board April 15, 2024
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3
CLOSED SESSION
The Board has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during
the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real
Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding
Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security
Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session.
6. Consultation with Attorney and Deliberation Regarding Real Property related to TIRZ
Priority Projects. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation Regarding Real
Property, 551.072
The Board met in Closed Session from 5:02 – 5:15 p.m.
No action or vote was taken during the Closed Session. Chair Starcher returned the meeting to Open
Session at 5:15 pm.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
May 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
June 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
July 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Mathews to adjourn the meeting. Board Member Edwards
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board April 15, 2024
Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3
Agenda
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board of Directors Regular Meeting
City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas
Monday, April 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Place 2 Craig Starcher, Chair
Place 3 Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Place 1 Dave Edwards
Place 4 Miles Mathews
Place 5 Missy Atwood
Place 6 Susan Kimball
Place 7 Walt Smith
Advisory Member Bob Richardson
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox
City Attorney Laura Mueller
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith, AIA
TIRZ Administrator Casey Sclar, P3 Works
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public that wishes to address the Board on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted
on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Board that individuals
wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being
considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those
requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not
required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Board
must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least eight (8) copies; if
eight (8) copies are not provided, the Board will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video
presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during
Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information,
recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff.
MINUTES
1. Discuss and consider approval of the March 18, 2024, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board regular
meeting minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Discuss and consider acceptance of the Q1 TIRZ Administrator's Report. TIRZ
Administrator, Casey Sclar (P3 Works).
3. Discuss and consider approval of the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Recommendation.
4. Discuss and consider possible action regarding TIRZ Priority Projects. TIRZ Project
Manager, Keenan Smith
5. Discuss and consider recommendation regarding changes to Continuous Pedestrian
Illumination related to the Old Fitzhugh Road Project. TIRZ Project Manager, Keenan
Smith
CLOSED SESSION
The Board has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during
the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real
Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076
(Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding
Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security
Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session.
6. Consultation with Attorney and Deliberation Regarding Real Property related to TIRZ
Priority Projects. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation Regarding Real
Property, 551.072
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Meetings
May 13, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
June 10, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
July 8, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on April 12,
2024, at 12:50 p.m.
Andrea Cunningham, 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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