CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Commission Members
Dean Erickson, Chair
Ashley Bobel, Vice Chair
Delbert Bassett
Haley Hunt
Steve Mallett
Richard Moore
Gwyn Sommerfeld
Staff, Consultants, & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani
Planning Director Tory Carpenter
Senior Planner Sara Varvarigos
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 eight (8) copies; if eight (8) 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
BUSINESS AGENDA
a. Applicant Presentation
b. Staff Report
c. Public Hearing
d. COA 2025-006
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
Historic Preservation Commission Meetings
City Council Meetings
January 20, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
February 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
February 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
March 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
March 17, 2025, 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 December 30, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.