Utility Commission Regular Meeting

UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Wednesday, September 09, 2020 at 4:00 PM 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 4:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held. 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. Agenda MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87448734929?pwd=elZ2QXkwVzRLRkU5cWQvVGdTeXhBZz09 Meeting ID: 874 4873 4929 Passcode: 894689 Dial Toll Free: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdnG8tkpC4 Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/87448734929 CALL TO ORDER Commission Members Jim Langford, Chair Chuck Miller, Vice Chair Jeff Foreman Roger Kew Meghan Lind  Staff, Consultants and Appointed/Elected Officials Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed Building Official/Utilities Coordinator Sarah Cole 1. Introduction of Commissioner Jeff Freeman, representative of the Hays Trinity Groundwater Conservation District. 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. MINUTES 2. Discuss and consider approval of the August 12, 2020 Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. BUSINESS 3. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater facility activities. 4. City Council Meeting Report Vice Chair Miller 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Utility Commission Meetings October 14, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.  November 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. December 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 / Regular Meeting 6:30) October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN 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. In addition, the Commission may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any Commissioner for absence from this meeting. Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127. I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on September 4, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.