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Utility Commission Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · December 11, 2019

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Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was held Wednesday, December 11, 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 Chuck Miller, Vice Chair Meghan Lind 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 4:00 p.m. II. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who desires to address the Commission 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 Commission’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 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. 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. Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. III. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the November 13, 2019 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Jamail to approve the November 13, 2019 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Kew seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Utility Commission December 11, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 IV. BUSINESS A. Discussion regarding Wastewater Usage Rates. Sarah Cole presented the staff report which is on file. B. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Commissioner Kew requested that staff provide the Commission with updates regarding City Council Agenda Items related to Wastewater Treatment/Effluent. 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 January 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. February 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. March 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings December 17, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. VII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Miller to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Lind seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Utility Commission December 11, 2019 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2

Agenda

City of Dripping Springs Utility Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 4:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 511 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 OjjicedConstruction Inspector Aaron Reed Building Official/ Utility Coordinator Sarah Cole Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds 11. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who desires to address the Commission 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 Commission 's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allolled 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 the assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member ofthe public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the Commission. ft 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. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secreta,y. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. III. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the November 13, 2019 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. IV. BUSINESS 1 of 2 A. Discussion regarding Wastewater Usage Rates. Utility Coordinator Sarah Holden B. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater Infrastructure. Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed 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 lo discuss any mat/er 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 txecutive Session to Open Session for action. VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. Utility Commission Meetings January 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. February 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. March 11 , 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings December 17, 20 19 at 6:00 p.m. January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) January 2 1, 2020 at 6:00 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. I cert(fy that this notice of meeting was posted at the City o_/Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on December 6, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for aio:iJ...i.(:l:y;?h~' ~)lrJ..\ervices must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (5 12) 858f &'?.~'-.\?.P.!~R. ~••• J'.~ .....·~ ···..:~",,. ~(.j / ~ : "' ~ \~~ ~ i 'l : . ~ ~l ~. t i ) ~ ].~ , -~ ·..•. ,, V ~ / .,~ •••• .. ,=' ••• 2 of 2 't•,\, 1········•"'···· : nc. 19s·\........-=- \ \"'-'\: -:-._,,....

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