TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · March 9, 2026
Minutes
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs City Hall
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas
Monday, March 09, 2026, at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
With a quorum of board members present, Chair Thomas called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
Board Members Present
Place 1 Ryan Thomas, Chair
Place 3 Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Place 2 Jessy Milner
Place 4 Miles Mathews
Place 7 Walt Smith
Advisory Member Bob Richardson
Board Members Absent
Place 5 Missy Atwood
Place 6 Susan Kimball
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Diana Boone
Project Manager Garrett Osborne
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith, AIA
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 regarding issues not on the agenda
and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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.
No one spoke during the Presentation of Citizens.
MINUTES
1. Consider approval of the February 9, 2026 TIRZ No.1 & No.2 Board regular meeting
minutes.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian and seconded by Board Member Mathews, to
approve the February 9, 2026 meeting minutes. The motion to approve carried unanimously
5 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Update regarding TIRZ Priority Project - Stephenson School Building and Parking Lot
Project. Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager and Garrett Osborne, Project Manager.
The update was presented by TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith. Project Manager Garrett
Osborne was in the audience to answer questions.
The presentation is on file. No action was taken.
3. Update regarding TIRZ Priority Project - Old Fitzhugh Road Improvement Project.
Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager.
The update was presented by TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith.
The presentation is on file. No action was taken.
4. Update regarding TIRZ Priority Project - Mercer Street Paseo Project. Keenan Smith,
TIRZ Project Manager.
The update was presented by TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith.
The presentation is on file. No action was taken.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 3 issued
pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and HDR Engineering, Inc. for Downtown Parking. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
A motion was made by Board Member Smith and seconded by Board Member
Mathews, to postpone action on this item, to be addressed after Closed Session. The
motion carried unanimously 5 to 0.
CLOSED SESSION
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian and seconded by Board Member Smith, to go into Closed
Session for items 5 and 6, under sections 551.071 and 551.072. The motion carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Closed Session began at 3:42 p.m.
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), 551.0761 (Deliberation Regarding Critical
Infrastructure Facility), 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.
Closed Session ended at 5:10 p.m.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 3 issued
pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and HDR Engineering, Inc. for Downtown Parking. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
A motion was made by Board Member Smith and seconded by Board Member
Mathews, to bring item 5 out of Closed Session. The motion carried unanimously 5 to 0.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Manassian and seconded by Board Member Mathews, to
approve with the 2 line items identified by Keenan for possible funding sources from TIRZ
Fiscal Year 26 Budget, $20,000 for Downtown Parking and $8,500 for Miscellaneous
Consulting. The motion carried unanimously 5 to 0.
6. Consultation with Attorney and Deliberation Regarding Real Property and Easements
related to TIRZ Priority Projects. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071, Deliberation
Regarding Real Property 551.072
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Board Member Smith and seconded by Board Member
Mathews, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried unanimously 5 to 0.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
Agenda
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs City Hall
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas
Monday, March 09, 2026, at 4:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board Members
Place 1 Ryan Thomas, Chair
Place 3 Taline Manassian, Vice Chair
Place 2 Jessy Milner
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 Aniz Alani
Assistant City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Secretary Diana Boone
Project Manager Garrett Osborne
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith, AIA
TIRZ Administrator Andrea Barnes
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 regarding issues not on the agenda
and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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. Consider approval of the February 9, 2026 TIRZ No.1 & No.2 Board regular meeting
minutes.
BUSINESS AGENDA
2. Update regarding TIRZ Priority Project - Stephenson School Building and Parking Lot
Project. Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager and Garrett Osborne, Project Manager.
3. Update regarding TIRZ Priority Project - Old Fitzhugh Road Improvement Project.
Keenan Smith, TIRZ Project Manager.
4. Update regarding TIRZ Priority Project - Mercer Street Paseo Project. Keenan Smith,
TIRZ Project Manager.
5. Discussion and possible action regarding Amendment No. 2 to Task Order No. 3 issued
pursuant to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs
and HDR Engineering, Inc. for Downtown Parking. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
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), 551.0761 (Deliberation Regarding Critical
Infrastructure Facility), 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 and Easements
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
April 13, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
May 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
June 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
April 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
May 19, 2026, 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 March 3,
2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Diana Boone, 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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