Utility Commission Meeting

Utility Commission Regular Meeting Minutes May 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the Utility Commission was held Wednesday, May 13, 2020 beginning at 4:00 p.m. in City Hall Conference Room No. 1 located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday May 11, 2020. The Utility Commission respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a member of the Commission. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable your microphone and webcam when presenting to the Commission. 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CALL TO ORDER Commission Members present were: Jim Langford, Chair Chuck Miller, Vice Chair Meghan Lind Troy Jamail Roger Kew (arrived at 4:05 p.m.) City Staff, Appointed Officials and Consultants present were: Code Enforcement Officer/Construction Inspector Aaron Reed City Secretary Andrea Cunningham With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Langford called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. III. 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. IV. MINUTES A. Discuss and consider approval of the March 11, 2020 Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Jamail to approve the March 11, 2020 Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. Vice Chair Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. V. BUSINESS A. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater facility activities. Aaron Reed, Public Works Coordinator 1. Operator's Report 2. South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project 3. Dripping Springs Retail Water Utility Commission May 13, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3  Aaron Reed presented the Operator’s Report which is on file and updated the Commission on his meeting with the South Regional Water Reclamation Facility Design meeting. Aaron also updated the Commission regarding Howard Ranch. The Commission also discussed the Driftwood Golf Course and residential irrigation and water and wastewater. B. City Council activities report. Commissioner Kew Roger Kew updated the Commission on issues impacting the Utility Commission as discussed at the May 12th City Council meeting. Vice Chair Miller will attend the May 19th City Council meeting. VI. 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. VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. Utility Commission Meetings May 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. June 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. July 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. B. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop / 6:30 Regular Meeting) June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. VIII. ADJOURN A motion was made by Vice Chair Miller to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kew seconded the motion which carried unanimously. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:23 p.m. Utility Commission May 13, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3