Utility Commission Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · January 8, 2020
Minutes
Utility Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
A Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was held Wednesday, January 8, 2020 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 (arrived at 4:38 p.m.)
City Staff, Appointed Officials and Consultants present were:
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed
Building Official/Utility Coordinator Sarah Cole
Mayor Pro Tem Bill Foulds
With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Langford called the meeting to order at 4:05 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 December 11, 2019 Utility Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes.
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A motion was made by Vice Chair Miller to approve the December 11, 2019 Utility
Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Kew seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
IV. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider action regarding the assignment of Commission Members to
monitor City Council meetings related to Utilities.
The Commission discussed the item and Chair Langford volunteered to attend City Council
Meetings prior to the Utility Commission meeting.
The Commission also suggested that staff include total connections in their reporting to the
Commission if attending the City Council meeting does not provide sufficient information.
No action was taken on this item.
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
February 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
March 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
April 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
January 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
February 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
VII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Commissioner Jamail to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kew seconded
the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 4:47 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
Utility Commission Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 08, 2020 at 4:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Sprin gs, TX 78620
I. CALL TO ORDER
Commission Members:
Jim Langford, Chair
Chuck Miller, Vice Chair
Meghan Lind
Roger Kew
TroyJamail
City Staff, Appointed Officials and Consultants:
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed
Building Official/ Utility Coordinator Sarah Cole
Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds
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 ofcitizens 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. 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 o_f Citizens.
III. MINUTES
A. Discuss and consider approval of the December 11, 2019 Utility Commission Regular
Meeting Minutes.
IV. BUSINESS
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A. Discuss and consider action regarding the assignment of Commission Members to
monitor City Council meetings related to Utilities.
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Utility Commission for the City o_f'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 ofDripping 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.
VI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. Utility Commission Meetings
February 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
March 11 , 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Apri l 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
January 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
January 21 , 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
February 11 , 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting)
February 18, 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 ofmeeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on Janua,y 3, 2020 at 3:45 p.m.
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