City Council Regular Meeting 04/13/2021 06:00 PM Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX

AMENDED AGENDA

MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION

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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 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
Finance Director Shawn Cox
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt

Workshop

Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.

CITY COUNCIL  REGULAR MEETING

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

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.

PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS

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

REPORTS

Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies.  All reports are on file and available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may be taken.

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
April 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
May 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
April 14, 2021 Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
April 15, 2021 Farmers Market Board at 10:00 a.m.
April 15, 2021 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
April 15, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission (Special) at 2:00 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 current Public Health Emergency and guidance from the Texas Governor including the current Disaster Declarations by the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will continue with meetings 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 April 9, 2021 at 2:30 p.m.