Utility Commission Meeting

Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was held Wednesday, February 12, 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 Meghan Lind Chuck Miller, Vice Chair 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. Rich Beggs, Co-Founder of Protect Our Water, spoke during Presentation of Citizens. III. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the January 8, 2020 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Jamail to approve the January 8, 2020 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Commissioner Kew seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Utility Commission February 12, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 IV. BUSINESS A. Update and discussion regarding the December 2019 and January 2020 Inframark Operator's Report. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Commissioner Kew directed staff to add a column to the report indicating discharge, even if the amount is zero (0). 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 March 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. April 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. May 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings February 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) VII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Kew to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Utility Commission February 12, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2