Utility Commission Regular Meeting

Utility Commission Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, July 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 4:01 p.m. Commission Members present were: Charlie Busbey, Chair Barney Austin Lara Dudek Zach West Commission Members absent were: Matthew Ordway Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: Utilities Director Dane Sorensen Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the Utility 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 Utility 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 regarding issues not on the agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 Utility Commission must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least seven (7) copies; if seven (7) copies are not provided, the Utility 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 June 20, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes. A motion was made by Commissioner Dudek to approve the June 20, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes. Commissioner Austin seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 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 Sorensen presented the Facility Report which is on file and addressed questions from the Commissioners. 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 August 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. September 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. October 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings July 23, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. August 6, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. August 20, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. September 3, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Austin to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner West seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 4:26 p.m.