Utility Commission Regular Meeting

UTILITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Busbey called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m. Commission Members present were: Charlie Busbey, Chair Laura Dudek Mark Miller Matthew Ordway Commission Member absent was: Roger Kew Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Public Works Director Aaron Reed 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 Citizens. Utility Commission January 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 3 MINUTES 1. Discuss and consider approval of the November 9, 2022, Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Ordway to approve the November 9, 2022, Utility Commission regular meeting minutes. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. BUSINESS 2. Update and discussion regarding Water and Wastewater facility activities. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. No action was taken regarding this item. 3. Update and discussion regarding the status of the City’s Wastewater Permit WQ0014488003. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. No action was taken regarding this item. 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. UPCOMING MEETINGS Utility Commission Meetings February 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. March 8, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. April 12, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings January 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. February 7, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Utility Commission January 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Dudek to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Ordway seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Utility Commission January 11, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3