Utility Commission Meeting

Name: Utility Commission Meeting — Dripping Springs, TX
Start: 2019-11-13T16:00:00
End: 2019-11-13T18:00:00
Location: Dripping Springs, TX

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · November 13, 2019

Agenda Minutes

Minutes

Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes November 13, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was held Wednesday, November 13, 2019 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room No. 1 located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. CALL TO ORDER Commission Members present were: Jim Langford, Chair Meghan Lind Chuck Miller Roger Kew Troy Jamail City Staff, Appointed Officials and Consultants present were: Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed Building Official/Utility Coordinator Sarah Cole With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Langford called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS Each member of the public who desires to address the Utility Commission regarding any item for an open meeting may do so immediately before or during the Commission's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total amount of time the public may speak on a given item. Members of the public requiring the 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 Commission. The Commission may not prohibit public criticism of the governmental body, including criticism of any act, omission, policy, procedure, program, or service. This does not apply to public criticism that is otherwise prohibited by law. It is the request of the Commission 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. (Section1. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007) No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. III. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2019. A motion was made by Commissioner Jamail to approve the Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2019. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Utility Commission November 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 IV. BUSINESS A. Discuss and consider approval of the Utility Commission 2020 Meeting Calendar. 1. Reschedule November 11, 2020 Meeting - Veterans Day A motion was made by Commissioner Kew to approve the Utility Commission 2020 Meeting Calendar and to schedule the November meeting for November 4, 2020. Commissioner Jamail seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. B. Discuss and consider approval of rescheduling the December 11, 2019 Regular Utility Commission Meeting. No action was taken. The Commission will hold the December meeting as scheduled. C. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed Aaron Reed presented the Treatment Plant data and the staff report which are on file. V. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Utility Commission for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to meet in 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 City 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 Utility Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. The Commission did not meet in Executive Session. VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. Utility Commission Meetings December 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. January 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council Meetings November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.) December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.) VII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Jamil to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Utility Commission November 13, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2

Agenda

City of Dripping Springs Utility Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 4:00 PM City Hall Conference Room No. 1 51 1 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620 I. CALL TO ORDER Commission Members: Jim Langford, Chair Meghan Lind Chuck Miller Roger Kew TroyJamail City Staff, Appointed Officials and Consultants: Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed Building Qfjicial/Utility Coordinator Sarah Cole Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds 11. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS Each member of the public who desires to address the Utility Commission regarding any item for an open meeting may do so immediately before or during the Commission's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during Presentation of Citizens. The Commission may limit the total amount of time the public may speak on a given item. Members of the public requiring the 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 Commission. The Commission may not prohibit public criticism of the governmental body, including criticism of any act, omission, policy, procedure, program, or service. This does not apply to public criticism that is otherwise prohibited by law. It is the request of the Commission 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. (Section]. Subchapter A, Chapter 551, Government Code, Section 551.007) III. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of September 11, 2019 . IV. BUSINESS 1 of2 A. Discuss and consider approval of the Utility Commission 2020 Meeting Calendar. I. Reschedule November 11 , 2020 Meeting - Veterans Day B. Discuss and consider approval of rescheduling the December 11, 2019 Regular Utility Commission Meeting. C. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed V. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Utility Commission/or the City of Dripping Springs has the right to meet in 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 City 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 Utility Commission for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session/or action. VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. Utility Commission Meetings December 11 , 20 19 at4:00 p.m. January 15, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council Meetings November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. December 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. I Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.) December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 p.m. / Regular Meeting 6:30 p.m.) VII. ADJOURN VIII. 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. 1 certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingpsrings.com, on November 8, 2019 at 12:05 p.m . -- ,,,""'',, ............ . :-~o~~P.P.!~f!. s.o'''• ,-Jd... ,, • ,. , ~ ,:' 0 ..... ·•... 'l~ ,,,,_.: : L./'I:;___-V\..,(A./ -~ ---+----___;~ ~___;__;_~ - - - - ~-~:.... ~ 10 ·"' ...~, \ .I·.!>.~ <Jl ~ citsecre,y ~ : : ;,. l : )( : ~ ~ Th,i .fam 1J ee!cf.lai!·l ccessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for aia:i/ia,y aids and services 1111/Sl be ~, ··.. / ,,I ,,1, ··................ -.:: •· made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (5 12) 858-4725. 19'o\.-.~- ,,\\ \\,,,,,, Inc. ........ 2 of2

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