Utility Commission Regular Meeting

Utility Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of the Commission present, Chair Busbey called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m. Commission Members present were: Charlie Busbey, Chair Barney Austin Mark Miller Commission Members absent were: Lara Dudek Matthew Ordway Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Utilities Director Dane Sorensen City Secretary Andrea Cunningham PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the Commission on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the Commission that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the Commission must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least six (6) copies; if six (6) copies are not provided, the Commission will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Chair may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. MINUTES 1. Approval of the February 15, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes. Utility Commission April 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2  A motion was made by Commissioner Miller to approve the February 15, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0. UTILITY REPORTS Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The Commission may provide staff direction; however, no action shall be taken. 2. Water & Wastewater Facility Report Dane Sorenson presented the report which is on file. CLOSED SESSION The Commission has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. The Commission did not meet in Closed Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Utility Commission Meetings May 16, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. June 20, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. July 18, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings May 7, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. May 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Austin to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Miller seconded the motion which carried unanimously 3 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Utility Commission April 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2