Utility Commission Regular Meeting

Utility Commission Regular Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Thursday, February 19, 2026, 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 Operations Manager Gray Lahrman Utilities Coordinator Micaela Betts City Attorney Aniz Alani 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. Consider approval of the December 18, 2025 Utility Commission regular 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), 551.0761 (Deliberation Regarding Critical Infrastructure Facility), 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 March 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. April 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. May 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. June 18, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. July 16, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. City Council Meetings March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. April 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. May 5, 2026, 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 February 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Maverick D. Coleman, Deputy 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.