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Utility Commission Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · July 17, 2025

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Utility Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM Minutes CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL With a quorum of commissioners present, Chair Busbey called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Commission Members Present were: Charlie Busbey, Chair Barney Austin Lara Dudek Commission Members Absent were: Matthew Ordway Zach West Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Present were: Utilities Director Dane Sorensen Administrative Assistant Micaela Betts 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 presentations of Citizens. Utility Commission July 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 PRESENTATIONS Presentations are for discussion only and no action shall be taken. There were no presentations. MINUTES 1. Approval of the May 15, 2025, Utility Commission meeting minutes. Chair Busbey tabled the approval of the May 15, 2025, Utility Commission meeting minutes. This item will be added to the August 21, 2025, Utility Commission meeting agenda. 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. A full report can be found on our website. 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. This commission did not meet in Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Commissioner Dudek and seconded by Commissioner Austin, to adjourn the meeting at 4:35 p.m. The motion to approve carried unanimously 3 to 0. Utility Commission July 17, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2

Agenda

Utility Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street – Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 4:00 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL Commission Members Charlie Busbey, Chair Barney Austin Lara Dudek Matthew Ordway Zach West Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials Utilities Director Dane Sorensen Utilities Operations Manager Gray Lahrman Administrative Assistant Micaela Betts 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. PRESENTATIONS Presentations are for discussion only and no action shall be taken. MINUTES 1. Approval of the May 15, 2025, 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 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 August 21, 2025, @ 4:00 p.m. September 18, 2025, @ 4:00 p.m. October 16, 2025, @ 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings August 5, 2025, @ 6:00 p.m. August 19, 2025, @ 6:00 p.m. September 2, 2025, @ 6:00 p.m. September 16, 2025, @ 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 July 11, 2025, at 12:00 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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