Utility Commission Regular Meeting

UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the Commission present, Commissioner Kew called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Commission Members present were: Roger Kew, Interim Chair Charlie Busbey Lara Dudek Jeff Foreman Matthew Ordway Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Public Works Director Aaron Reed Utilities Coordinator Jesse Kennis Building Official/Utilities Coordinator Sarah Cole Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. 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. BUSINESS 1. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater facility activities. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Chair Kew requested information related to beneficial reuse. Utility Commission April 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2  2. Update regarding Amendment 2 to the City of Dripping Springs existing TLAP Permit No. WQ0014488001. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. The city is waiting to determine if a public hearing is required. 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 May 11, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. June 8, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. July 13, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings April 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) April 26, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers) May 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Ordway to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Busbey seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Utility Commission April 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2