Utility Commission Meeting

Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes March 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was held Wednesday, March 11, 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 (arrived at 4:05 p.m.) Roger Kew Troy Jamail City Staff, Appointed Officials and Consultants present were: Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught Public Works Coordinator 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 4:00 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 February 12, 2020 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Utility Commission March 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3  A motion was made by Commissioner Kew to approve the Fe February 12, 2020 Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes. Vice Chair Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 1. IV. BUSINESS A. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater facility activities. Aaron Reed, Public Works Coordinator 1. Operator's Report Aaron Reed presented the Operator’s Report which is on file. 2. South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. 3. Dripping Springs Retail Water Commissioner Jamail updated the Commission on the expansion line going through Howard Ranch. Nothing is set in stone, and five property owners are negotiating easements. B. City Council activities report. Commissioner Lind Commissioner Lind attended the February City Council meeting, and Commission Kew will attend the April 14th City Council meeting. 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 April 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. May 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. June 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings March 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Utility Commission March 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  April 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. VII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Miller to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kew seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:33 p.m. Utility Commission March 11, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3