Utility Commission Regular Meeting

UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 4:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84624613417?pwd=ZGJUaDc0aTVUeUdLMmtBQ2NCZDhYQT0 Meeting ID: 846 2461 3417 Passcode: 696737 Dial Toll Free: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keHMMnvfWV Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/84624613417 CALL TO ORDER Commission Members Jim Langford, Chair Chuck Miller, Vice Chair Meghan Lind Roger Kew Jeff Foreman Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed Building Official/Utility Coordinator Sarah Cole With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Langford called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. 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 Utility Commission October 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 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. MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the September 9, 2020 Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Kew to approve the September 9, 2020 Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Lind seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater facility activities. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is file. He also provided the Commission with an update on the design and review status for wastewater facilities. 3. Discuss and consider approval of the Utility Commission 2021 Annual Meeting Calendar. Andrea Cunningham’s staff report is on file. Staff recommends approval of the calendar with no changes to the regular meeting date of the 2nd Wednesday each month at 4:00 p.m. A motion was made by Vice Chair Miller to approve the Utility Commission 2021 Annual Meeting Calendar as recommended by staff. Commissioner Foreman seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 4. City Council activities report. Chair Jim Langford Chair Langford presented the report. 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. Utility Commission October 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 UPCOMING MEETINGS Utility Commission Meetings November 4, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. December 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Foreman to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Kew seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Utility Commission October 14, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3