City Council Regular Meeting 09/15/2020 06:00 PM Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX

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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

City Council Members
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow

Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Events & Programs Specialist Maggie Martin

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS

A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an open meeting  may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the City Council’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing.  Speakers may not cede or pool time.    Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the City Council.  It is the request of the City Council that members of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration.  Speakers are encouraged to sign in.  Anyone may request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary.  By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.

CONSENT AGENDA

The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the same agenda.

BUSINESS AGENDA

EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA

The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive Session to Open Session for action. 

UPCOMING MEETINGS

City Council Meetings:
October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 / Regular Meeting 6:30)
October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 / Regular Meeting 6:30)
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Board, Commission & Committee Meetings:
September 17, 2020 Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m.
September 17, 2020 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
September 22, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
September 23, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
September 28, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
October 1, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m.
October 5, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
October 5, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m.
October 7, 2020 DSRP Board of Directors at 12:00 p.m.

ADJOURN

TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING

All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically noted.  This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes. Annotated.  In addition, the City Council may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any City Council Member for absence from this meeting.

Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing.  Texas Government Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.

I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on September 11, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.