Weekly government meetings for Hays County and Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle & Wimberley City Councils

Melissa Jewett, Publisher

There’s an old saying, “all politics start at the local level.” Important decisions on rules, laws, ordinances, codes, annual budget, and a large portion of our taxes are decided at the local level during meetings that most residents don’t give a second thought about.

The issues that affect your city, county, schools, and every day of your life are discussed and decided on during these meetings, including your tax rates. It is up to all of us to keep our local officials honest and shape the future of our county, school districts, and cities.

These weekly meetings, where important decisions are made for Hays County, school districts, and the surrounding local municipalities of Buda, Dripping Springs, Kyle, San Marcos, and Wimberley are listed below.

Each page includes links to the official agenda, meeting minutes, agenda packets, and live or archived videos and/or audio (if available) for each of the government entities.

It is up to all of us to keep our local officials, elected or not, honest and ethical. And each of us needs to play an active role and take responsibility for shaping our communities. How it ends begins with you…Melissa Jewett, Publisher

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS SCHEDULED

MONDAY, MAY 17 – FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021

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BUDA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ZOOM WEB CONFERENCING ONLY
TIME: 5:30 PM

WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY?

Please register to attend the online meeting at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3925555992952226315
Webinar ID 980-204-747
– After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
NOTE:
Attendees may call in to listen only.
CALL-IN NUMBER (LONG DISTANCE) +1 (562) 247-8422
ATTENDEE ID muted 788-755-980

WANT TO WATCH THIS MEETING?
You can view it live at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZN8ImHL2N8&feature=youtu.be.

HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
If you would like to provide comments for the public forum portion of the board meeting, call 512-827-7365 to record your comments. Your recording must be received by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Recordings will be played during a public forum in the order they were received.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR AVAILABLE ARCHIVED MEETINGS

  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • View live or previous meetings HERE.
  • View previous meeting minutes HERE.

 

 

BUDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: VIRTUAL & IN PERSON
TIME: 5:30 PM

WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS – IN-PERSON MEETINGS AT CITY HALL (405 Loop St, Buda, TX 78610)
The operation of a municipality is an Essential Service. The Texas Governor’s Executive Order, with the guidance of DSHS Commissioner Dr. Hellerstedt, allows all persons in Texas to obtain essential services; therefore, the public may attend this meeting in person.  The Order directs the public to do so by minimizing in-person contact with people who are not in the same household and direct the implementation of social distancing, good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation. Therefore, the following social distancing rules apply to the public attending this meeting:

  1. Any member of the public attending the meeting shall maintain a six-foot distance from others (except for those who live in the same household). City Staff and City Officials shall practice social distancing to the extent able without interfering in the ability to carry out the essential governmental functions to be conducted at this meeting.
  2. Attendance in the Council Chamber will be limited to allow for the public in attendance to practice social distancing. Seating may be assigned.
  3. Coughs and sneezes must be covered with a cloth or tissue, which should then be properly disposed of or washed and shall not be exposed to others.
  4. Public courtesies such as handshakes or other greetings shall be respectfully avoided.
  5. Any member of the public approaching city representatives, whether they be city staff or elected or appointed officials must maintain six-foot social distancing. 

Any person who fails to comply with the COVID-19 Precautions may be removed from the meeting.

WANT TO JOIN THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY?
Visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3925555992952226315 
Webinar ID 980-204-747
Call-In Number (Long Distance) +1 (562) 247 8422
Attendee ID– muted  788-755-980

WANT TO WATCH THIS MEETING LIVE?
You can view it live at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZN8ImHL2N8&feature=youtu.be.

EXPANDED OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OR PUBLIC TESTIMONY
The City shall continue to allow expanded opportunities for members of the public who do not attend to participate in Public Comment and Public Testimony. Such participation will be allowed when recognized upon the presiding officer’s announcement.

ANYONE WHO DOES NOT ATTEND BUT DESIRES TO COMMENT ON A MATTER NOT ON THE AGENDA OR TESTIFY ON A MATTER ON THE AGENDA AT THIS MEETING MUST SEND THEIR COMMENT IN WRITING NO LATER THAN ONE (1) HOUR PRIOR TO THE MEETING BY UTILIZING ONE OF THE TWO OPTIONS: 

  1. Complete the online form for Virtual Public Comment / Public Testimony.
  2. Use the email option at comments@ci.buda.tx.us.  Please include which meeting (City Council, or which Board/Commission name, and meeting date in subject line of your email).

 All written comments must comply with applicable decorum rules for comments made during a public meeting to be read into the record. Up to three (3) minutes shall be allotted for each comment to be read into the record of the meeting. All timely written comments will be read into the record of the meeting at the appropriate time during the meeting. While reasonable efforts will be taken to gather comments received within the hour prior to the meeting or received during the meeting, all such comments are considered untimely and may not be recognized and read during the meeting.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT OR PUBLIC TESTIMONY DURING VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Public Comment and Public Testimony will be recognized upon the Mayor’s or Chairperson’s announcement.  Upon recognition, please state your name and address for the record. An attendee has three options:

  1. Access the webinar and use the “raise the hand” feature during the meeting.
  2. Complete the online form for Virtual Public Comment / Public Testimony.
  3. Use the email option at comments@ci.buda.tx.us.  Please include the Council, or which Board/Commission name and meeting date in the subject line.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR AVAILABLE ARCHIVED MEETINGS

  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
  • View live or previous meetings HERE.
  • View previous meeting minutes HERE.
DRIPPING SPRINGS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: IN PERSON ONLY
TIME:6:00 PM

WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING?
This City Council meeting is in-person only at Dripping Springs City Hall located at 511 Mercer Street
Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. No zoom meeting available. Safety protocols will be followed. Any questions, please call City Hall at (512) 858-4725.

HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 3:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS OR MEETING MINUTES

  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • View the agenda packet HERE.
  • View meeting minutes HERE.
  • NOTE: Dripping Springs Does NOT offer archived meeting videos.
HAYS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT REGUALR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM & IN PERSON MEETING
TIME: 9:00 AM

ATTEND MEETING IN PERSON
The meeting will be held at the Historic Hays County Courthouse at 111 E San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666.

WANT TO ATTEND THE VIRTUAL MEETING?
To view live meeting visit…
https://hayscountytx.com/commissioners-court/court-video/.

HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Submit public comments at publiccomments@co.hays.tx.us. For additional meeting information, please see the agenda link below.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS

  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • View this week’s agenda packet HERE.
  • View live or previous video meetings HERE.
  • View previous meeting minutes HERE.
KYLE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM OR IN-PERSON
TIME: 5:00 PM

WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640.

WANT TO WATCH THE LIVE STREAMED MEETING?
Visit…
1) https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR
2) Spectrum 10.

HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
The City Council welcomes comments from Citizens early in the agenda of special meetings. Those wishing to speak are encouraged to sign in before the meeting begins. Speakers may be provided with an opportunity to speak during this time period on any agenda item or any other matter concerning city business, and they must observe the three-minute time limit.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS

  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • View this week’s agenda packet HERE (Auto PDF Download).
  • View live or previous meetings.
  • View official Meeting Minutes
    1. To view the official Meeting Minutes HERE. Find the meeting you want under the “Agenda” column, click on the red text (i.e., 2018 0724 Agenda) a new window will open up to the meeting agenda.
    2. If the minutes are available, they will be listed close to the top of the agenda. Click on the set of minutes you want to review, and another new window will open, and you should see a list of attachments.
    3. Click on the date of the minutes you would like to view, and they will also open in a new window
KYLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: LIVE STREAM OR IN-PERSON
TIME: 7:00 PM

WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING IN PERSON?
This meeting will be held at Kyle City Hall, 100 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640.

WANT TO WATCH THE LIVE STREAMED MEETING?
Visit…
1) https://www.cityofkyle.com/kyletv/kyle-10-live OR
2) Spectrum 10.

HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
The City Council welcomes comments from Citizens early in the agenda of special meetings. Those wishing to speak are encouraged to sign in before the meeting begins. Speakers may be provided with an opportunity to speak during this time period on any agenda item or any other matter concerning city business, and they must observe the three-minute time limit.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS

  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • View this week’s agenda packet HERE (Auto PDF Download).
  • View live or previous meetings.
  • View official Meeting Minutes
    1. To view the official Meeting Minutes HERE. Find the meeting you want under the “Agenda” column, click on the red text (i.e., 2018 0724 Agenda) a new window will open up to the meeting agenda.
    2. If the minutes are available, they will be listed close to the top of the agenda. Click on the set of minutes you want to review, and another new window will open, and you should see a list of attachments.
    3. Click on the date of the minutes you would like to view, and they will also open in a new window

 

 

WIMBERLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MEETING LOCATION: ONLINE
TIME: 6:00 PM

WANT TO ATTEND THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY?
Visit… https://www.cityofwimberley.com/transparency

HAVE A PUBLIC COMMENT?
Anyone wishing to offer public comments, participate in any public hearing, or offer written questions or comments must notify City Secretary, Laura Calcote, at lcalcote@cityofwimberley.com, at least two hours before the meeting.

FIND UPCOMING & PREVIOUS MEETING AGENDAS, MEETING MINUTES, WATCH LIVE OR PAST MEETINGS

  • NOTE: Agenda has not been released to the public as of yet. When it is, we will update this event with the Meeting Agenda.
  • View this week’s agenda HERE.
  • To view the official Meeting Minutes, click HERE.

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TEXAS OPEN MEETING AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ACTS

Members of all Council-appointed boards/commissions are required by state law to receive training in Texas open government laws.

The Office of the Attorney General offers training courses and course completion certificates in the Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act and can be accessed at the Attorney General’s website.

*Note: Not all local government agencies are required to give prior notice of certain types of meetings, or agendas, agenda packets, meeting minutes, or audio, video, or live streaming services on all sessions.

 

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