Utility Commission Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · October 17, 2024
Minutes
Utility Commission Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership
Maple Room, 300 Sportsplex Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
With a quorum of commissioners present, Chair Busbey called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m.
Commission Members
Charlie Busbey, Chair
Barney Austin
Lara Dudek
Zach West (absent)
Matthew Ordway (absent)
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Utilities Director Dane Sorensen
City Secretary Diana Boone
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 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 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 September 19, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes.
A motion was made by Commissioner Dudek and seconded by Commissioner Austin, to
approve the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes. The motion to approve 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
This item was presented by Utilities Director Dane Sorensen. This report is intended for
informational purposes only, no action was taken. Full report can be found on our website.
After the report concluded, Commissioner Austin suggested to discuss incentives for water
conservation at the next meeting.
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.
ADJOURN
In accordance with standard parliamentary procedures, which allow the Chair to adjourn the meeting
without a motion after the completion of all agenda items, Chair Busbey declared the meeting adjourned
at 4:22 p.m.
Agenda
Utility Commission Regular Meeting
Dripping Springs ISD Center for Learning and Leadership
Maple Room, 300 Sportsplex Drive – Dripping Springs, Texas
Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 4:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Charlie Busbey, Chair
Barney Austin
Lara Dudek
Zach West
Matthew Ordway
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
Utilities Director Dane Sorensen
City Secretary Diana Boone
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
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 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 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.
MINUTES
1. Approval of the September 19, 2024, Utility Commission meeting minutes.
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
BUSINESS AGENDA
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.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Utility Commission Meetings
October 17, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
November 21, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
December 19, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
City Council Meetings
October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
October 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
November 5, 2024,at 6:00 p.m.
November 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING
I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open
Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall,
located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on October 11,
2024 at 8:30 PM.
Diana Boone, City Secretary
This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and
services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.
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