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
Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
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.
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.
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 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
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, 2024 at 3:30 PM.