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Thursday, August 18, 2016
City, developer enter reuse agreement STAFF REPORT
Dripping Springs is moving forward with an agreement to provide a mixed-use development roughly 300,000 gallons per day of treated effluent for reuse. According to a press release, the city will provide effluent to
Howard Ranch, a development a mile south of the FM 150 and Ranch Road 12 intersection. Erik Howard, developer of Howard Ranch, said in a statement he plans to reuse the city’s treated effluent for irrigation purposes within the development. He said the agreement is a chance
to “alleviate pressure on our irrigation system and the Dripping Springs water supply as we build out, as well as provide a model for future growth in the area.” “I have followed closely the discussion around the city’s plans to expand its wastewater system; beneficial reuse makes so much
sense to me, and I’m glad Howard Ranch is in a position to step up. We will certainly put it to good use,” Howard said in a statement. With the contract, the city estimates the total committed beneficial reuse to be approximately 600,000 gallons per day. According to the release, the
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County approves funds for FM 150 study
ESD 9 going to voters in Nov. election Creation of a ninth emergency services district (ESD) will be going to Hays County voters in November as the commissioners court unanimously approved it to go on the ballot. Commissioners voted 5-0 to call an election for the creation of ESD 9, which would provide EMS service for county residents who do not live within an existing ESD. ESD 9 would have a tax rate cap of six cents per $100 valuation, if voters approve the measure. But in order for the district to be feasible to the county, voters in Kyle’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) must approve the measure on Election Day, according to the county’s resolution language. San Marcos Hays County EMS Chief David Smith said Tuesday boundaries for the district have been worked out. That included meeting with ESD 7, which services the Wimberley area, regarding setting service boundaries for neighborhoods west of Hugo Road and Ranch Road 12. Smith also said multiple municipalities, including Kyle and Dripping Springs, supported the ESD. But debate raged on the dais over feasibility of the district if the measure should fail with voters in Kyle’s and San
amount is “more than half of the capacity” of the city’s discharge permit of 995,000 gallons per day, which the city filed with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in October 2015. Dripping Springs is also planning to move
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Two dead in accident at U.S. 290, Holder Lane BY MOSES LEOS III
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Dripping Springs residents’ worst fears became reality Thursday as two people were killed and one person was left critically injured after a Volkswagen Jetta collided with a pickup truck hauling a travel trailer along U.S. 290 at Holder Lane. Richard Zavala, 34, and Ashley Puente, 25, both of Austin, were identified by authorities as the victims killed in the accident, according to Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. D.L. Wilson. The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. Thursday roughly
Thursday’s accident marked the third major collision to take place at the Holder Lane intersection and the second fatal crash to take place on U.S. 290 in the past six months. three and a half miles west of Dripping Springs. Wilson said the accident involved the Jetta, which was traveling west on U.S. 290, and a Ford F-350 hauling a travel trailer, which was heading east on the highway. Wilson said the Jetta was attempting to turn left onto Holder Lane, but turned in front of the path of the F-350.
Wilson said the Jetta did not yield to the right-of-way of the F-350. The Jetta was struck on the passenger side by the pickup truck, Wilson said. Zavala, who was the right front seat passenger in the Jetta, was prounced dead at the scene by Hays County Pct. 4
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Dripping Springs may focus tax dollars on infrastructure BY MOSES LEOS III
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Dripping Springs is considering the use of a financial mechanism that could spur development and infrastructure improvements. With implementation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), which would be a first for the city, Dripping Springs could use monies generated to install infrastructure for future development the city may not be able to afford. “This is a good tool for the city to leverage to plan for the growth and put in infrastructure and improvements that we might not be able to afford right now,” Michelle Fischer, Dripping Springs city administrator, said. “It’s a proactive approach.” At their last council meeting, Dripping Springs city council members considered the potential impact of including nearly 3,000 acres within a new TIRZ. A TIRZ is created by cities to encourage development and infrastructure improvements within a designated area. Cities can include other political
WHAT’S A TIRZ?
A Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) is created by cities to encourage development and infrastructure improvements within a designated area. Cities can include other political subdivisions, such as counties and emergency service districts. A part of the zone’s tax revenue is reinvested specifically for projects that will improve the future health of the TIRZ. Those include new roads, utilities, affordable housing units and parks.
subdivisions, such as counties and emergency service districts. A part of the zone’s tax revenue is reinvested specifically for projects that will improve the future health of the TIRZ. Those include new roads, utilities, affordable housing units and parks. Fischer said the city is trying to capture land that isn’t developed, and use a TIRZ to increase the value of the property. Ginger Faught, deputy city administrator, said the city is in the beginning stages of
Citizens remain divided on whether Hays County should be involved in the possible expansion of sections of FM 150 between Kyle and Dripping Springs to a 4-lane highway. Division continues as the company contracted to complete a corridor study on the roadway moves into its second phase. Joe Cantalupo, with K Friese and Associates, said at the August 9 Hays
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Wimberley to explore effluent treatment options BY MOSES LEOS III
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exploring a TIRZ and looked at “as large an area as possible.” She said the city would more than likely whittle down areas for a potential TIRZ. What the city is looking for is the ability to pay for infrastructure needs, which extend to street improvements, Faught said. The city is also contemplating whether they should move forward with one TIRZ or multiple ones. She said the city is looking for other political subdivisions to “go in with us” on a possible TIRZ. The city, which has a team consisting of the city planner, city engineer and city attorney, put together a possible list of projects that could be included in a TIRZ. Possible projects, which have not been prioritized, include Old Fitzhugh Road, revitalization of the Triangle, public parking in the downtown area, which has been an issue, along with congestion in the area. Other possible projects include revitalizing the Stephenson Building, which is a vacant building owned by Dripping
Wimberley city officials continue to explore the possibility of Aqua Texas helping the city meet its future wastewater needs. At its last meeting, the Wimberley City Council voted 4-1 to hold a meeting with officials from Aqua Texas to discuss the city’s wastewater expansion project. Council member Bob Dussler voted against the measure. Debate raged, however, as officials differed on whether the city should hold a meeting with the company. Place 4 council member Sally Trapp brought the item forward after Aqua Texas requested a meeting with city officials on the scope of the city’s wastewater expansion project. In July, Wimberley’s wastewater ad hoc committee explored a trio of options, which included the city’s proposed 75,000 gallons per day wastewater treatment plant, along with a possible agreement with Aqua Texas. Wimberley Mayor Mac McCullough said Aqua Texas could potentially become a provider to take the city’s wastewater, or could take overflow from the city’s proposed wastewater
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Sheriff ’s Report
Letter to the Editor
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Let ‘global’ be good again
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n this time of ongoing turmoil, student exchange is good medicine for a world torn by terror. We want to invite the families of Dripping Spring to help us combat international fears and prejudices by welcoming a foreign teen into their homes and hearts. In recent weeks, all eyes have turned to Rio and the Olympic games. But as we cheer on Phelps, Biles, and Ledecky, many of us quietly hold our breath: rumors of a potential terrorist threat are woven through the press and shared on social media. The result? Fear. “International,” a word once celebrated as exciting and elite, now feels scary and oppressive. And yet, we have a choice! If we want to break down prejudices and build understanding (even in the face of terror), relationship is the most likely antidote – real relationships with other human
Welcoming an international student is a simple, tangible way to teach our children that different is not dangerous. beings. This is where student exchange comes in! Welcoming an international student is a simple, tangible way to teach our children that different is not dangerous. When students engage with a classmate from Germany or Thailand, they begin to see the world differently. They become more likely to judge the country based on their friendship (and not the other way around). In short: exchange students provide a
much-needed way to let “global” be good again! We are looking forward to bringing exchange students to Dripping Springs High School, but we are still looking for host families to welcome these students. We can’t do it without community support, so let’s link arms and be part of the solution! We urge your readers to help us bring all students “home.” We are seeking host homes for 60 students from Germany, Thailand, Switzerland, Spain, Austria and Italy. All students must have a host home by August 31. Readers can consider helping by hosting as a short-term or long-term host family. To learn more, readers may contact International Experience directly at 888-266-2921 and we will connect you with the Local Coordinator in your area, or visit www.IE-USA. org. Jodi Lundell, International Experience
TIRZ: Tax dollars for infrastructure Continued from pg. 1
Springs, along with inclusion of the Roger Hanks Parkway extension. “It’s mostly just transportation and drainage improvements and what to do with those key properties owned by the city,” Fischer said. One of the primary catalysts for implementing a TIRZ
was council member John Kroll, Faught said. Kroll, who has an economic development background, has been “lobbying” for the city to look into financing options Faught said the city is vetting the project list and taking time to investigate the
2016 Property Tax Rates in Hays County ESD #6
mechanism and “make sure it makes sense.” Once the city creates the TIRZ and identifies the area, the city will then assess values, then add in potential cost estimates for possible projects. Faught said the city council would take up discussion on the TIRZ again in September.
Assault 6:30 p.m. - 145XX Friendswood Ln - Aug. 11 Fraud 10:46 a.m. - 3XX Hawthorne Lp - Aug. 11 Theft 9:15 p.m. - Area of 6XX Ranchers Club Ln - Aug. 11 Theft/Identity 4:20 p.m. - 19XX Flint Rock Loop - Aug. 12 Theft/Identity 5:14 p.m. - 2XX Shelf Rock Rd. - Aug. 12 Fraud 12:21 p.m. - 8XX Todo Ln - Aug. 13
DRIPPING SPRINGS
Accident/Major 6:04 p.m. - Hwy 290 at Canyon Wood Dr. - Aug 10 Accident/Major 5:56 p.m. - Hwy 290 at Canyon Wood - Aug 10 Theft 8:54 p.m. - Rev Share Auto Sales - Aug 10 Accident/Major 3:33 p.m. - Hwy 290 at Holder Ln - Aug. 11 Theft 1:11 p.m. - 1XX Turks Caps Pass - Aug. 11 Accident/Major 6:24 p.m. - Polo Club Dr. at Hwy 29 - Aug. 12 Criminal Trespass 2:16 p.m. - 6XX Madrone Ranch Rd. - Aug. 12 Theft 9:49 a.m. - 130XX Wells Fargo Trl - Aug. 13 Burglary/Vehicle 8:00 a.m. - Wilson Ac and Appliance - Aug. 15 Criminal Trespass 7:01 p.m. - 3XX Secretariat - Aug. 15 Theft 4:33 p.m. - 1XX Ramirez Ln - Aug. 15
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Accident/Major 8:13 a.m. - Jacobs Well Rd. at Pleasant Valley Rd. - Aug 10 Criminal Trespass 3:56 p.m. - 10XX Lone Man Mountain Rd. - Aug. 11 Criminal Trespass 8:44 p.m. - 1XX Timmeron Rd. - Aug. 12 Accident/Major 1:07 p.m. - Fm 2325 .5 M E of Ledgerock Rd. - Aug. 13 Criminal Trespass 12:20 p.m. - 1XX Mill Race Ln - Aug. 14 Narcotics 11:37 a.m. - 3XX Cypress Creek Ln - Aug. 14 Narcotics 6:30 p.m. - 13XX Fm 32 - Aug. 14 Theft 7:07 p.m. - Exxon / Stripes 1515 - Aug. 14 Theft 7:35 p.m. - X Harmony Ln - Aug. 14 Criminal Trespass 1:05 p.m. - XX Mesquite Trl - Aug. 15
Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Increase for ESD #6 The Hays County ESD #6 will hold two public hearings on a proposal to increase total tax revenues from properties on the tax roll in the preceding tax year by 5.16 percent (percentage by which proposed tax rate exceeds lower of rollback tax rate or effective tax calculated under Chapter 26, Tax Code). Your individual taxes may increase at a greater or lesser rate, or even decrease, depending on the change in the taxable value of your property in relation to the change in taxable value of all other property and the tax rate that is adopted. The first public hearing will be held on August 24, 2016 at 6:00 PM at Hays County ESD #6, 400 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The second public hearing will be held on August 31, 2016 at 5:30 PM at Hays County ESD #6, 400 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs, TX 78620. The members of the governing body voted on the proposal to consider the tax increase as follows: FOR:
Jennifer Rodriguez
Tim Von Kennel
AGAINST: PRESENT and not voting: Robert Avera ABSENT:
Steve Janda
Marilyn Miller
The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Hays County ESD #6 last year was $319,750. Based on last year’s tax rate of $0.0795 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed last year on the average home was $254.20. The average taxable value of a residence homestead in Hays County ESD #6 this year is $343,705. If the governing body adopts the effective tax rate for this year of $0.0756 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $259.84. If the governing body adopts the proposed tax rate of $0.0795 per $100 of taxable value, the amount of taxes imposed this year on the average home would be $273.25. Members of the public are encouraged to attend the hearings and express their views.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION THE STATE OF TEXAS • COUNTIES OF HAYS AND TRAVIS DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ********************** TO THE RESIDENT, QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ********************** TAKE NOTICE that an election will be held in the Dripping Springs Independent School District on September 10, 2016 CONCERNING THE RATIFICATION OF THE ADOPTED AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $1.52 PER $100 OF THE TAXABLE ASSED VALUATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ALL in obedience to an order duly entered by the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District on June 13, 2016, which order reads substantially as follows: AN ORDER CALLING A TAX RATIFICATION ELECTION TO BE HELD BY THE DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, MAKING PROVISION FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ELECTION, AND RESOLVING OTHER MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO SUCH ELECTION ********************** WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the Board) of the DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (the District), located in Hays and Travis Counties, Texas hereby finds and determines that, as a result of its adoption on June 13, 2016 (the Tax Adoption Date) of an ad valorem tax rate in excess of its rollback tax rate, Section 26.08, as amended, Texas Tax Code (Section 26.08) requires that the District hold an election allowing its registered voters to determine whether to approve the adopted tax rate (the Election); and WHEREAS, the Election shall be held on September 10, 2016 (Election Day), a non-uniform election day under the Texas Election Code and a day that is not less than 30 nor more than 90 days from the Tax Adoption Date, as required by Section 26.08; and WHEREAS, the District will enter into an election services contract with the County, by and through its Elections Administrator (the Elections Administrator), in accordance with the provisions of Subchapter D of Chapter 31, as amended, Texas Election Code, or other applicable law, pursuant to which the County will assist with certain aspects of the Election on the District’s behalf; and WHEREAS, the Election may be held jointly with other political subdivisions (such other political subdivisions, collectively, the Participants), as provided pursuant to the provisions of an election services agreement and/ or a joint election or similar agreement between or among (as applicable) the District and any Participants, entered into in accordance with the provisions of Section 271.002, as amended, Texas Election Code; and WHEREAS, the Board hereby finds and determines that the actions herein described are in the best interests of the residents of the District; now, therefore, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT THAT: SECTION 1: An election shall be held on the 10th day of September, 2016, referred to herein as Election Day, in the DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, which date the District has determined is a permissible date on which the Election can be held in compliance with applicable law, for the purpose of submitting the following proposition to the qualified voters of the District: PROPOSITION “Shall the Board of Trustees of the Dripping Springs Independent School District be authorized to levy, pursuant to an order of such Board adopted on June 13, 2016, an ad valorem tax rate of $1.52 per $100 of the taxable assessed valuation of property within the Dripping Springs Independent School District for the current tax year, being a rate that is comprised of a maintenance and operations tax rate of $1.17 per $100 of such taxable assessed valuation (the legal maximum for such rate under current Texas law, and the maximum rate for maintenance and operations for which the District may, if now approved by the District’s electorate at this Election, levy in each year hereafter, being then subject only to annual Board approval) and a debt service tax rate of $0.35 per $100 of such taxable assessed value (an amount that is set annually by the Board), which combined tax rate of $1.52 adopted by the Board on June 13, 2016 represents an increase of $0.00 per $100 of such taxable assessed valuation when compared to the prior year’s total tax rate and is $0.13 higher per $100 of such taxable assessed valuation than the school district rollback tax rate for the current tax year, calculated pursuant to Section 26.08, as amended, Texas Tax Code?” SECTION 2:
The District election precincts
hereby established for the purpose of holding the Election and the polling places hereby designated for holding the Election in the District election precinct are identified in Exhibit A to this Order (which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes). At least 63 days prior to the scheduled Election Day, the President, Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Schools, or the respective designees thereof, in coordination with the Elections Administrator, will identify and formally approve the appointment of the Presiding Judge, Alternate Presiding Judges, Election Clerks, and all other election officials for the Election, together with any other necessary changes to election practices and procedures and can correct, modify, or change the Exhibits to this Order based upon the final locations and times agreed upon by the District, the Elections Administrator, and the Participants, if any and as applicable, to the extent permitted by applicable law. A. The Presiding Judge named in Exhibit A shall appoint not less than two resident qualified voters of the District to act as clerks in order to properly conduct the Election. To the extent required by the Texas Election Code, as amended, or other applicable law, the appointment of these clerks must include a person fluent in the Spanish language to serve as a clerk to render oral aid in the Spanish language to any voter desiring such aid at the polls on Election Day. If the Presiding Judge appointed actually serves, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall serve as one of the clerks. In the absence of the Presiding Judge, the Alternate Presiding Judge shall perform the duties of the Presiding Judge of the election precinct. B. On Election Day, the polls shall be open as designated on Exhibit A. C. The main early voting location is designated in Exhibit B to this Order (which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes). The individual named as the Early Voting Clerk as designated in Exhibit B is hereby appointed as the Early Voting Clerk to conduct such early voting in the Election. The Early Voting Clerk shall appoint the Deputy Early Voting Clerks. This office or place shall remain open to permit early voting each day on the days and at the times as stated in Exhibit B. Early voting shall commence as provided on Exhibit B and continue through the date set forth on Exhibit B, all as provided by the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended. Additionally, permanent and/or temporary branch offices for early voting by personal appearance may be established and maintained in accordance with the Texas Election Code. In the event such permanent and/or temporary branch locations are established, information regarding the locations, dates, and hours of operation for early voting at these offices shall be determined by the Administrator, and any Participants (as applicable) as identified in Exhibit B hereto. An Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby established for the purpose of processing early voting results. The individual designated in Exhibit B as the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board is hereby appointed the Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board. The Presiding Judge shall appoint not less than two resident qualified voters of the District to serve as members of the Early Voting Ballot Board. SECTION 3: Electronic voting machines may be used in holding and conducting the Election on Election Day; provided, however, in the event the use of such electronic voting machines is not practicable, the Election may be conducted on Election Day by the use of paper ballots (except as otherwise provided in this section). Electronic voting machines or paper ballots may be used for early voting by personal appearance (except as otherwise provided in this section). Pursuant to Section 61.012, as amended, Texas Election Code, the District shall provide at least one accessible voting system in each polling place used in the Election. Such voting system shall comply with Texas and federal laws establishing the requirement for voting systems that permit voters with physical disabilities to cast a secret ballot. Any legally permissible voting method may be used for early voting and Election Day voting by personal appearance. Certain early voting may be conducted by mail. SECTION 4: The District shall also utilize a Central Counting Station (the Station) as provided by Section 127.001, et seq., as amended, Texas Election Code. The Elections Administrator, or designee thereof, is hereby appointed as the Manager and Presiding Judge of the Station and may appoint Station clerks and establish a written plan for the orderly operation of the Station in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. The Board hereby appoints the Elections Administrator, or the designee thereof, as the Tabulation Supervisor and the Elections Administrator, or designee thereof, as the Programmer for the Station. Lastly, the Elections Administrator will publish notice (or cause to be published) and conduct testing on the automatic
tabulation equipment relating to the Station and conduct instruction for the officials and clerks for the Station in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code. SECTION 5: The official ballot shall be prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended, so as to permit voters to vote “FOR” or “AGAINST” the aforesaid proposition which shall appear on the ballot substantially as follows: PROPOSITION “APPROVING THE AD VALOREM TAX RATE OF $1.52 PER $100 VALUATION IN THE DRIPPING SPRINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, A RATE THAT IS $0.13 HIGHER PER $100 VALUATION THAN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ROLLBACK TAX RATE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF GENERATING ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS WITHOUT INCREASING THE OVERALL TAX RATE.” SECTION 6: All resident, qualified voters of the District shall be permitted to vote at the Election, and on Election Day, such voters shall vote at the designated polling places. The Election shall be held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended, except as modified by the provisions of the Texas Education Code, as amended, and as may be required by law. To the extent required by law, all election materials and proceedings relating to the Election shall be printed in both English and Spanish. SECTION 7: A substantial copy of this Order shall serve as proper notice of the Election. This notice, including a Spanish translation thereof, shall be published at least one time in a newspaper of general circulation in the District, with such publication occurring not more than 30 days and not less than 10 days before Election Day. Additionally, this notice, including a Spanish translation thereof, shall be posted on the bulletin board used for posting notices of Board meetings not later than 21 days prior to Election Day. During the 21 days prior to Election Day, the District shall, in a prominent manner, maintain such notice on its Internet website. SECTION 8: The Board authorizes the President, Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Schools, or the respective designee of either of such parties, to negotiate and enter into one or more joint election agreements, election services contracts, and/or similar contracts or agreements with the County, acting by and through the Elections Administrator, and any Participants if desired or if required to comply with applicable law, as permitted and in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Election Code, as amended. In addition, the Board authorizes the President, Board of Trustees, the Superintendent of Schools, or the respective designee of either of such parties to make such technical modifications to this Order that are necessary for compliance with applicable Texas or federal law or to carry out the intent of the Board, as evidenced herein. SECTION 9: The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Order for all purposes and are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Board. SECTION 10: All orders and resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any provision of this Order are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the provisions of this Order shall be and remain controlling as to the matters ordered herein. SECTION 11: This Order shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America. SECTION 12: It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Order is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Order, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government Code. SECTION 13: If any provision of this Order or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Order and the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be valid, and the Board hereby declares that this Order would have been enacted without such invalid provision. SECTION 14: This Order shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage, and it is so ordered. YOU WILL, THEREFORE, take notice of all the matters and facts set out in the foregoing Notice of Election. /s/ Shelly Reeves Secretary, Board of Trustees Dripping Springs Independent School District
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NOTIFICACIÓN DE ELECCIÓN ESTADO DE TEXAS • CONDADOS DE HAYS Y TRAVIS DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS ********************** A LOS ELECTORES HABILITADOS, RESIDENTES DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS ********************** POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se realizará una elección en el Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs el 10 de septiembre de 2016 CON RESPECTO A LA RATIFICACIÓN DE LA TASA FISCAL AD VALOREM ADOPTADA DE $1.52 DÓLARES POR CADA $100 DÓLARES DEL AVALÚO CATASTRAL GRAVABLE DE INMUEBLES DENTRO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS, todo de conformidad con la resolución debidamente emitida por el Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs el 13 de junio de 2016, que en esencia prevé: RESOLUCIÓN POR LA QUE SE CONVOCA UNA ELECCIÓN PARA LA RATIFICACIÓN DE IMPUESTOS QUE REALIZARÁ EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS, CREANDO UNA PROVISIÓN PARA LA REALIZACIÓN DE LA ELECCIÓN Y PARA DECIDIR OTRAS CUESTIONES INHERENTES Y RELACIONADAS CON DICHA ELECCIÓN ********************** El Consejo Directivo (el Consejo) del DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS (el Distrito), con sede en los Condados de Hays y Travis, Texas en este acto determina que, como resultado de su adopción de fecha 13 de junio de 2016 (la Fecha de la Adopción Fiscal) de la tasa del impuesto ad valorem que excede su tasa fiscal de reversión, Sección 26.08, y sus reformas del Código Fiscal de Texas (Artículo 26.08) estipula que el Distrito realice una elección que permita a sus votantes registrados determinar si aprueban la tasa fiscal adoptada (la Elección). La Elección se celebrará el 10 de septiembre de 2016 (Día de la Elección), un día de elección no uniforme conforme al Código de Elecciones de Texas y una fecha que no sea inferior a 30 ni mayor a 90 días a partir de la Fecha de la Adopción Fiscal, según se estipule en el Artículo 26.08. El Distrito celebrará un contrato de servicios electorales con el Condado, a través de su Administrador de Elecciones (el Administrador de Elecciones), de conformidad con las disposiciones del Subcapítulo D del Capítulo 31, y sus reformas, del Código de Elecciones de Texas u otra ley aplicable, conforme a la cual el Condado ayudará con algunos aspectos de la Elección en representación del Distrito. La Elección podrá celebrarse de forma conjunta con otras subdivisiones políticas (en lo sucesivo de denominará en conjunto a dichas subdivisiones políticas como los Participantes), según se estipule de conformidad con las disposiciones de un contrato de servicios electorales y/o un contrato de elecciones conjuntas o similar entre (según sea aplicable) el Distrito y cualquiera de los Participantes, celebrado de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Artículo 271.002, y sus reformas, del Código de Elecciones de Texas. EN VIRTUD DE LO ANTERIOR, el Consejo en este acto considera y determina que las acciones descritas anteriormente son en beneficio de los residentes del Distrito; por consiguiente, EL CONSEJO DIRECTIVO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS RESUELVE QUE: SECTION 1: Se celebrará una elección el 10 de septiembre de 2016, en lo sucesivo denominado el Día de la Elección, en el DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS, fecha que el Distrito ha determinado que sea una fecha aceptable en la que pueda celebrarse la Elección en cumplimiento con la ley aplicable, con el objeto de presentar la siguiente propuesta a los votantes habilitados del Distrito: PROPUESTA “¿El Consejo Directivo del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs estará autorizada a gravar, conforme a una resolución aprobada el 13 de junio de 2016, una tasa del impuesto ad valorem de $1.52 dólares por cada $100 dólares de avalúo catastral gravable del inmueble dentro del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs para el ejercicio fiscal actual, que es una tasa que se compone de una tasa fiscal de mantenimiento y operaciones de $1.17 dólares por cada $100 dólares del avalúo catastral gravable (la cantidad máxima legal para dicha tasa conforme a las ley vigente de Texas, y la tasa máxima para el mantenimiento y operaciones por los que el Distrito puede gravar, de ser aprobado ahora por el electorado del Distrito en esta Elección, cada ejercicio a partir de este momento, quedando después sujeto únicamente a la aprobación anual del Consejo) y una rasa fiscal por servicio de deuda de $0.35 dólares por cada $100 dólares de dicho valor catastral gravable (un monto que establezca anualmente el Consejo), cuya taza fiscal combinada de $1.52 dólares aprobada por el Consejo el 13 de junio de 2016 represente un aumento de $0.00 dólares por cada $100 dólares de dicho avalúo catastral gravable al compararse con la tasa discal total del ejercicio anterior y sea superior por $0.13 dólares por cada $100 de dicho avalúo catastral gravable que la tasa fiscal de reversión del distrito escolar para el ejercicio fiscal actual, calculado de conformidad con el artículo 26.08, y sus reformas, del Código Fiscal de Texas?” SECTION 2: Los distritos electorales escolares que se establecen en la presente a fin de celebrar la
Elección y los colegios electorales aquí designados para llevar a cabo la Elección en los distritos electorales escolares se identifican en el Anexo A de esta Resolución (los cuales se tienen por aquí reproducidos como si a la letra se insertasen para cualquier objeto). El Presidente, el Consejo Directivo, el Superintendente de Escuelas o sus respectivos designatarios, en coordinación con el Administrador de Elecciones, identificarán y aprobarán formalmente, con cuando menos 63 días de antelación al Día de la Elección previsto, el nombramiento del Juez Presidente, de los Jueces Presidentes Suplentes, de los Secretarios Electorales y de todos los demás funcionarios electorales para la Elección, junto con las demás modificaciones necesarias a las prácticas y a los procedimientos electorales y podrán corregir, modificar o cambiar los Anexos de esta Resolución en función de los lugares y los horarios definitivos que acuerden el Distrito, el Administrador de Elecciones y los Participantes, de existir y según corresponda, en la medida que lo permita la ley aplicable. A. El Juez Presidente que se menciona en el Anexo A deberá designar como mínimo dos electores habilitados residentes del Distrito, quienes actuarán como secretarios para llevar a cabo la Elección en forma apropiada. En la medida que el Código Electoral de Texas y sus reformas u otra ley aplicable así lo requiera, en la designación de dichos secretarios se deberá incluir a una persona con dominio del idioma español para actuar como secretario a fin de brindar asistencia oral en idioma español a los electores que soliciten dicha ayuda en los comicios el Día de la Elección. Si el Juez Presidente designado efectivamente funge como tal, el Juez Presidente Suplente fungirá como uno de los secretarios. En caso de ausencia del Juez Presidente, el Juez Presidente Suplente fungirá como Juez Presidente del distrito electoral. B. El Día de la Elección, los centros de votación estarán abiertos según se indica en el Anexo A. C. La sede principal de votación anticipada se designa en el Anexo B de esta Resolución (el cual se tiene por aquí reproducido como si a la letra se insertase para todo efecto a que haya lugar). En este acto se designa a la persona nombrada como como Secretario de la Votación Anticipada según se aparezca en el Anexo B como Secretario de la Votación Anticipada para realizar dicha votación anticipada en la Elección. El Secretario de la Votación Anticipada designará a los Secretarios Suplentes de Votación Anticipada. Dicha oficina o lugar permanecerá abierto para permitir que se realice cada día la votación en las fechas y horarios que se establecen en el Anexo B. La votación anticipada comenzará según lo establecido en el Anexo B y continuará en el transcurso de la fecha establecida en el Anexo B, todo ello de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas y sus reformas. De igual forma, podrán establecerse y mantenerse sucursales provisionales y/o permanentes para votaciones anticipadas presenciales de conformidad con el Código Electoral de Texas. En caso de que se establezcan dichas sucursales permanentes y/o provisionales, será el Administrador quien determinará la información relativa a lugares, fechas y horarios de funcionamiento para la votación anticipada en tales sucursales, así como los Participantes (según sea aplicable), tal como se establece en el Anexo B de esta resolución. En este acto, se establece una Comisión de Boletas de Votación Anticipada a fin de procesar los resultados de la votación anticipada. Asimismo, en este acto se designa como Juez Presidente de la Comisión de Boletas de Votación Anticipada a la persona identificada en el Anexo B como tal. El Juez Presidente designará como mínimo a dos electores habilitados residentes del Distrito para actuar como miembros de la Comisión de Boletas de Votación Anticipada. SECTION 3: Podrán usarse máquinas de votación electrónica para celebrar y llevar a cabo la Elección en el Día de la Elección; sin embargo, en el supuesto que no sea factible utilizar dichas máquinas de votación electrónica, la Elección podrá llevarse a cabo en el Día de la Elección mediante el uso de boletas de papel (salvo disposición en contrario contenida en la presente sección). Podrán utilizarse máquinas de votación electrónica o boletas de papel para la votación anticipada presencial (salvo disposición en contrario contenida en la presente sección). De conformidad con el artículo 61.012 y sus reformas del Código Electoral de Texas, el Distrito proporcionará al menos un sistema de votación accesible en cada centro de votación utilizado en la Elección. Dicho sistema de votación deberá cumplir con las leyes federales y del estado de Texas que establecen los requisitos para los sistemas de votación que permitan a los electores con discapacidad física emitir un voto secreto. Podrá usarse cualquier método de votación legalmente admisible para la votación anticipada y para la votación presencial en el Día de la Elección. Algunas votaciones anticipadas podrán realizarse por correo. SECTION 4: Asimismo, el Distrito utilizará una Estación Central de Conteo (la Estación) según se dispone en el Artículo 127.001 y siguientes, y sus reformas del Código Electoral de Texas. En este acto, se designa al Administrador de Elecciones o a su designatario como Gerente y Juez Presidente de la Estación, quien podrá nombrar secretarios de la Estación y establecer un plan por escrito para el funcionamiento ordenado de la Estación, de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas. El Consejo designa en este acto al Administrador, o su designatario, como Supervisor de Tabulación y al Administrador,
o su designatario, como Programador de la Estación. Por último, el Administrador publicará (o hará que se publique) la notificación, realizará una prueba del equipo de tabulación automática relacionado con la Estación y dará instrucciones a los funcionarios y secretarios asignados a la Estación de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas. SECTION 5: La boleta oficial se confeccionará de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, y sus reformas, de manera que se permita a los votantes votar “A FAVOR” o “EN CONTRA” de la propuesta mencionada anteriormente, que deberá aparecer en la boleta básicamente en los siguientes términos: PROPUESTA “APROBAR LA TASA DEL IMPUESTO AD VALOREM DE $1.52 DÓLARES POR CADA $100 DÓLARES DEL AVALÚO EN EL DISTRITO ESCOLAR INDEPENDIENTE DE DRIPPING SPRINGS PARA EL EJERCICIO ACTUAL, UNA TASA QUE ES $0.13 DÓLARES SUPERIOR POR CADA $100 DÓLARES DEL AVALÚO QUE LA TASA FISCAL DE REVERSIÓN CON EL OBJETO DE GENERAR INGRESOS ADICIONALES PARA MANTENIMIENTO Y OPERACIÓN SIN AUMENTAR LA TASA FISCAL GLOBAL.” SECTION 6: Se permitirá a todos los electores habilitados residentes del Distrito votar en la Elección y el Día de la Elección dichos electores votarán en los centros electorales designados. La Elección se celebrará y llevará a cabo de conformidad con las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, y sus reformas, con excepción de las modificaciones introducidas por las disposiciones del Código de Educación de Texas, y sus reformas, y según lo requiera la ley. En la medida que la ley así lo requiera, todos los materiales y procedimientos electorales relativos a la Elección se imprimirán en idioma inglés y español. SECTION 7: Una copia fiel de esta Resolución servirá como debida notificación de la Elección. Esta notificación, con su correspondiente traducción al español, deberá publicarse al menos una vez en un periódico de circulación masiva en el Distrito, publicación que deberá aparecer no más de 30 días y no menos de 10 días antes del Día de la Elección. Asimismo, esta notificación, incluida su traducción al español, se publicará en el tablero de anuncios de las Juntas del Consejo a más tardar 21 días antes del Día de la Elección. El Distrito deberá mantener exhibida dicha notificación en forma destacada en su sitio de Internet durante los 21 días previos al Día de la Elección. SECTION 8: El Consejo autoriza al Presidente, al Consejo Directivo, al Superintendente de Escuelas o sus respectivos designatarios a negociar y celebrar uno o más acuerdos de elección conjunta, contratos de servicios electorales y/o convenios o contratos similares con el Condado, actuando en la persona y por medio del Administrador, y cualquier Participante en caso de querer o deber hacerlo para cumplir con la ley aplicable, conforme a lo permitido y establecido en las disposiciones del Código Electoral de Texas, y sus reformas. Además, el Consejo autoriza al Presidente, al Consejo Directivo, al Superintendente de Escuelas o a sus respectivos designatarios a realizar las modificaciones técnicas a esta Resolución que sean necesarias para cumplir con las leyes aplicables federales o del estado de Texas o para llevar a cabo el propósito del Consejo, según se expone en la presente. SECTION 9: Los considerandos incluidos en los antecedentes de la presente son files y correctos y en este acto se incorporan a esta Resolución para todo efecto, adoptándose como parte del criterio y las conclusiones del Consejo. SECTION 10: Todas las órdenes y resoluciones o sus partes que sean contradictorias o incongruentes con las disposiciones de esta Resolución quedan derogadas mediante la presente en la medida de dicha contradicción, y las disposiciones de esta Resolución tendrán y mantendrán vigencia respecto de las cuestiones establecidas en la presente. SECTION 11: Esta Resolución deberá interpretarse y ejecutarse de conformidad con las leyes del estado de Texas y de los Estados Unidos de América. SECTION 12: e considera, determina y declara oficialmente que la reunión en la cual se adopta esta Resolución fue abierta al público, y se notificó públicamente la hora, el lugar y el orden del día de los asuntos públicos a considerarse en dicha reunión, incluida esta Resolución, todo ello de conformidad con lo requerido en el Capítulo 551, y sus reformas, del Código de Gobierno de Texas. SECTION 13: En el caso de que una disposición de esta Resolución o su aplicación a una persona o circunstancia se considere inválida, el resto de la misma y su aplicación a otras personas y circunstancias serán válidas, y mediante la presente el Consejo declara que esta Resolución se habría emitido excluyendo dicha disposición inválida. SECTION 14: Esta Resolución entrará en vigor después de su aprobación definitiva y así se ordena. EN VIRTUD DE LO ANTERIOR, QUEDAN USTEDES notificados de todos los asuntos y hechos enunciados en la Notificación de Elección precedente. /s/ Shelly Reeves Secretaria del Consejo Directivo Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs
Thursday, August 18, 2016
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Exhibit A
Anexo A
ELECTION PRECINCT AND ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATION
DISTRITO ELECTORAL Y CENTRO DE VOTACIÓN EL DÍA DE LA ELECCIÓN
Presiding Judge: To be determined by Joyce A. Cowan, Elections Administrator Election Day: September 10, 2016 Election Day Polling Locations open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Juez Presidente: A ser determinado por Joyce A. Cowan, Elections Administrator Día de la Elección: 10 de septiembre de 2016 Lugares de Votación el Día de la Elección abiertos de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.
District Precinct
County Precincts
Polling Location
1
333, 337, 440, 441, 449
Dripping Springs Independent School District Administration Building 510 West Mercer Street Dripping Spring, Texas 78620
2
236, 238, 308, 316, 442, 443, 444
Distrito Circunscripciones del Electoral Condado 1 333, 337, 440, 441, 449
Lugar de la Votación Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs Edificio de la Administración 510 West Mercer Street Dripping Spring, Texas 78620
2
Rooster Springs Elementary 1001 Belterra Drive Austin, Texas 78737
236, 238, 308, 316, 442, 443, 444
Rooster Springs Elementary 1001 Belterra Drive Austin, Texas 78737
Anexo B Exhibit B VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA
EARLY VOTING Early voting begins Wednesday, August 24, 2016 and ends on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Early Voting Clerk: Joyce A. Cowan, Elections Administrator Early Voting Clerk’s Physical Address: 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1045 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Presiding Judge of the Early Voting Ballot Board: To be determined by Joyce A. Cowan Any voter entitled to vote an early ballot by personal appearance may do so at any Early Voting Site.
La votación anticipada comenzará el 24 de agosto de 2016 y finalizará el 06 de septiembre de 2016. Secretario de Votación Anticipada: Joyce A. Cowan, Elections Administrator Domicilio Físico del Secretario de Votación Anticipada: 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1045 San Marcos, Texas 78666 Juez Presidente de la Comisión de Boletas de Votación Anticipada: A ser determinado por Joyce A. Cowan Todo votante con derecho a emitir un voto anticipado de manera presencial puede hacerlo en cualquier Lugar de Votación Anticipada.
Main Branch Early Voting Polling Place, Dates, and Times
Lugar, Fechas y Horarios del Centro Principal de Votación Anticipada
Dripping Springs Independent School District Administration Building 510 West Mercer Street Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
Distrito Escolar Independiente de Dripping Springs Edificio de la Administración 510 West Mercer Street Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
Dates
Times
Fechas
Horarios
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Miércoles 24 de agosto de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jueves 25 de agosto de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Friday, August 26, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Viernes 26 de agosto de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Saturday, August 27, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sábado 27 de agosto de 2016
10:00:00 a. m. – 02:00:00 p. m.
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Closed
Domingo 28 de agosto de 2016
Closed
Monday, August 29, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lunes 29 de agosto de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Jueves 30 de agosto de 2016
7:00 a. m. – 7:00 p. m.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Miércoles 31 de agosto de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Jueves 01 de septiembre de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Friday, September 2, 2016
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Viernes 02 de septiembre de 2016
08:00:00 a. m. – 04:00:00 p. m.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sábado 03 de septiembre de 2016
10:00:00 a. m. – 02:00:00 p. m.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Closed
Domingo 04 de septiembre de 2016
Closed
Monday, September 5, 2016
Closed
Lunes 05 de septiembre de 2016
Closed
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Martes 06 de septiembre de 2016
7:00 a. m. – 7:00 p. m.
Temporary Branch Early Voting Polling Places, Dates, and Times
Lugares, Fechas y Horarios de las Sucursales Provisionales de los Centros de Votación Anticipada
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Miércoles 24 de agosto de 2016
Miércoles 31 de agosto de 2016
Rooster Springs Elementary 1001 Belterra Drive Austin, Texas 78737 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Dripping Springs High School 940 Hwy. 290 West Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rooster Springs Elementary 1001 Belterra Drive Austin, Texas 78737 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Dripping Springs High School 940 Hwy. 290 West Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 2016
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Jueves 25 de agosto de 2016
Jueves 1 de septiembre de 2016
Dripping Springs Elementary School 29400 RR 12 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Dripping Springs High School 940 Hwy. 290 West Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dripping Springs Elementary School 29400 RR 12 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Dripping Springs High School 940 Hwy. 290 West Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 26, 2016
Friday, September 2, 2016
Viernes 26 de agosto de 2016
Viernes 2 de septiembre de 2016
Walnut Springs Elementary School 300 Sportsplex Drive Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Dripping Springs Elementary School 29400 RR 12 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Walnut Springs Elementary School 300 Sportsplex Drive Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 7:00 a. m. – 09:00:00 p. m.
Dripping Springs Elementary School 29400 RR 12 Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, August 29, 2016
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Lunes 29 de agosto de 2016
Martes 6 de septiembre de 2016
Dripping Springs Middle School 111 Tiger Lane Dripping Spring, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rooster Springs Elementary 1001 Belterra Drive Austin, Texas 78737 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dripping Springs Middle School 111 Tiger Lane Dripping Spring, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Rooster Springs Elementary 1001 Belterra Drive Austin, Texas 78737 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
& Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Dripping Springs Middle School 111 Tiger Lane Dripping Spring, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Walnut Springs Elementary School 300 Sportsplex Drive Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Early Voting By Mail
& Martes 30 de agosto de 2016 Dripping Springs Middle School 111 Tiger Lane Dripping Spring, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Walnut Springs Elementary School 300 Sportsplex Drive Dripping Springs, Texas 78620 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Votación Anticipada por Correo
Applications for voting by mail should be received no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on August 30, 2016. Applications should be sent to:
Las solicitudes para votar por correo deberán recibirse antes del cierre de la jornada laboral (5:00 p.m.) del 30 de agosto de 2016.
Joyce A. Cowan Early Voting Clerk 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1045 San Marcos, Texas 78666 email: joyce@co.hays.tx.us
Joyce A. Cowan Secretario de Votación Anticipada: 712 South Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1045 San Marcos, Texas 78666 email: joyce@co.hays.tx.us
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News-Dispatch
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Sports Dripping Springs volleyball knocks out Hays in three sets BY MOSES LEOS III
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Cohesive play and defensive prowess carried the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers to a key non-district win Monday at Tiger Gym. A game-high 12 kills tallied by junior middle blocker Graceyn Tippens lifted Dripping Springs past the Hays Rebels 2522, 25-19, 25-22. “Beating a team 3-0 is a huge deal for us,” Kane said. “(Hays) is going to be a 6A playoff team and that’s going to be a big feather in our cap.” Kane said he was pleased with the cohesive play of the team, along with their ability to make “smart plays” on the court. The Tiger defense, led by libero Karen Crews, limited the playmaking ability of Hays middle blockers Hailee Morton, Kaitlyn Krafka and Jaime Agnew. Morton and Agnew both finished the match with six kills, while Morton had five. “That’s one of the things we’ve got to know is that we’re not going to out-physical a lot of teams, but we’re going to play good defense, which I thought we did,” Kane said. He added that the team was able to serve aggressively, which gets
PHOTO BY MOSES LEOS III
Hays High’s Jamie Agnew (left) attempts to tip the ball past Dripping Springs Tiger Ava Pritchard (20) and Maya Clausen during Monday’s non-district match at Tiger Gym.
teams out of system. “We got (Hays) on their heels and made them make mistakes,” Kane said. Dripping Springs opened the match by taking a competitive first set 25-22. The Tigers followed by taking control in the second set,
pulling out to a 16-10 lead after a kill by Karen Crews. Dripping Springs maintained momentum and cruised to a 25-19 win. Hays High head coach Stephanie Coates said the Lady Rebels were able to stay close in the match, but struggled at times to
find their “next gear” and speed the game up. “You can’t beat a great team and play good,” Coates said. “You’ve got to play great. We’re still chasing that now.” The Lady Rebels also struggled to keep the ball away from Crews, who Coates said is “pretty
darn good.” Coates said the team was focused on hitting the ball away from Crews as much as possible. Hays was successful in getting “in-system balls from out of system contacts” during the course of the match, but ultimately struggled in giv-
ing “way too many points away,” Coates said. Dripping Springs capitalized on Hays’ struggles in the third set, as it took a 14-10 lead. The focus on not giving up on balls, playing with intensity and the ability to be “smart with shots” when out of system guided Hays rally, Coates said. Kane said the Tigers were trying to force “a few things and got us in trouble a bit.” Hays rallied back to tie the match at 17-17, but Dripping Springs’ composure held through as it closed out the match. For Kane, working to provide experience for his young team is the focus, primarily during their 5-2 run in the Texas Volleyball Invitational Tournament in Pearland. While the team’s inexperience showed at times, Kane said the tournament, which had the Tigers play against the state’s best, “went as well as we could have expected.” “We told the kids it’s going to be a long process and not to get caught up in the wins and losses and trying to be last year’s team,” Kane said. “Last year’s team is last year’s team. This year’s team has the potential to go back to the state tournament.”
Tigers look to first scrimmage Friday BY MOSES LEOS III
players returning to their roster, the Tigers look to build on last year’s improvement as a springAfter exiting what was board for success. one of toughest 5A dis“Our outgoing seniors tricts in Texas, Galen Zimmerman and his Dripping (last year) laid a foundation that I Springs believe is Tigers un“... Going into something derstand we can they’ve the district build a been cast program in an with Alamo on – one equally Heights, that’s challenggood, year ing 27-5A Kerrville Tivy in and season. year out,” “Don’t and Boerne Zimmerget me Champion, man said. wrong, it’s Zimnice not to perennial merman have a state said the champion powerhouses Tigers, in Cedar that play well, which Park your began district,” it’s a tough practices Zimmerlast week, man said. district.” are not “But going completeinto the –Galen Zimmerman, ly full district Tiger football coach strength, with Alamo as they Heights, have some guys with Kerrville Tivy and Boerne “nicks,” and are holding Champion, perennial them out. powerhouses that play He said the team is well, it’s a tough district.” working hard and they are But with numerous news@haysfreepress.com
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getting back into rhythm. “Everyone’s expectations are high and it’s hard to tell until you have that first scrimmage of where you’re at,” he said. On the offensive end, Zimmerman said the Tigers are farther ahead than last year. Leading the charge for the Tigers on offense is senior quarterback Reese Johnson. He said with many of the returning starters, the offense doesn’t feel “like we’re starting from square one.” On defense, Dripping Springs looks to replace last year’s key starters, which included Ben Mikeska, Connally Waight and Ethan Fernea. Defensive ends Cullen Young and McKenly O’Neal, along with defensive back Josh Embry and linebacker Noah Orr will “anchor” the defense. Giving young players experience is the key for the Tigers, Zimmerman said. Players who could produce for the Tigers include inside linebackers Bo Collins and Miles Farris and defensive back
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Enzo Arnold and Lane Domini. “There are a lot of guys who have a shot to help us and produce,” Zimmerman said. “On of-
fense, we may have some guys that play both ways like Ethan Fernea did last year.” For the coaches, raising their game will be a focus
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STAFF REPORT Dripping Springs ISD and all five of its campuses “Met Standard” in accountability ratings released August 15 by the Texas Education Agency. Schools are designated as “Met Standard,” “Met Alternative Standard,” or “Improvement Required” based on four factors. Those factors are student achievement, which is based on 2016 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR tests, student progress, success in closing performance gaps, and postsecondary readiness. Performance
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Dripping Springs High School principal Joe Burns welcomes incoming freshman during the school’s freshman orientation. Below: Middle school PTA members assist with school supply distribution. Both Dripping Springs Middle School and High School held back to school events during the past week. DSMS held several events, including orientations for new students, and “Tigers in Training” for incoming sixth-graders. At Dripping Springs High, campus administration held ROAR 2020 for the incoming freshman class.
index scores for DSISD and all five campuses significantly surpassed the minimum target score in all four categories, according to a district release. Statewide, 93.7 percent of districts and 86.4 percent of schools “Met Standard” or “Met Alternative Standard.” Campuses have the possibility of earning “distinctions” that are based on a comparison with a group of similar schools, rather than being compared with all schools statewide. In order to earn a distinction, the school had to be ranked in the top quartile within that group of similar campuses. Distinctions will be announced in September.
Howard Ranch: Reuse agreement in place Continued from pg. 1
forward with its plans to expand its wastewater capacity and future development, according to the release. “We have said from day one our plan is to do as much beneficial reuse of treated wastewater as possible,” Mayor Todd Purcell said in a statement. “The Howard Ranch agree-
ment, similar to the one we signed with Caliterra, should signal just how serious we are about it.” According to the release, the city continues to secure “as many beneficial reuse agreements as possible with customers in the area.” “I am probably starting to sound like a broken record to some in our com-
munity, but this is just such an important issue,” Purcell said. “Wastewater disposal is not our goal; wastewater reuse is where we are going, and I am confident we will get there. It’s too important to the long-term sustainability of our community. The agreement with the Howard Ranch is a big step toward doing just that.”
the environmental and financial risks to expand a roadway they believe will ruin the character of the historic rural roadway. According to Save FM 150, a website that opposes the county’s plan, changes need to be made to FM 150. But they believe 150 improvements can be “remedied without turning the road into a 4-lane highway.”
In April, Hays County Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant said current residents and future residents of Hays County need improvements on FM 150 for enhanced safety and mobility. “We wanted to get with the public on this plan so we could improve safety and preserve the character of FM 150,” Whisenant said April 5.
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Continued from pg. 1 Marcos’ ETJ. Hays County Pct. 3 Commissioner Will Conley believed the district should “go back to the drawing board” if it fails in the ETJs. He was concerned over a hodge-podge of services across the county if ETJs don’t approve. Pct. 1 Commissioner Debbie Gonzales Ingalsbe argued the county could potentially pay less for EMS services if ESD 9 is partially created. Last year, Hays County budgeted $435,000 for San Marcos-Hays County EMS services. Ray Whisenant, Hays County Pct. 4 Commissioner, said providing “emergency services” isn’t a just a “consideration of right but responsibility.” “I think this should be supported because it provides an equitable base for communities in taking responsibility for emergency services,” Whisenant said.
He said as the city moves forward with its wastewater project, it should have a contingency plan in place and explore cost options associated with a possible Aqua Texas agreement. “I think we should investigate or review all of the options available for us,” Barchfeld said. “It’s not to say that we’re going to change anything, but we need to know what the availability is and what cost numbers are.” Wimberley Mayor Mac McCullough said he believed council wanted to show they’ve “done their work” on exploring all options. McCullough said he would follow the council’s decision on exploring all options for the city’s wastewater issues. “This is a new council and we clearly have to give them extra freedom,” McCullough said. “They have to be satisfied with their work and where we’re going with this. If this is what we have to, we’ll do it.”
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Avoid making easy mistakes when selling your home
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ear Terese, What are the common mistakes you see home sellers make and how can I avoid them when I list my home? Terri
Dear Terri, No one has a crystal ball, so we can’t predict how the future economy, job market, or how buyers will respond to list prices. However, I do see sellers make mistakes that can be avoided. The first is presentation. You can make simple obvious needed repairs and maintenance that have been delayed. Declutter and stage your home to provide a great first impression. You can have a pre-listing home inspection and tackle items that need attention – especially electrical, roofing, water damage, etc. Take care of these items before you list, if possible. Also, make sure you have thoroughly reviewed the sold comparables with your agent. Many sellers overprice their home and are unhappy if it doesn’t sell. Broker tours offer feedback from other local agents – take their comments seriously if they suggest you may be overpriced. If you hear it over and over again
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Another mistake I see is sellers over-sharing information with prospective buyers. Too much communication with buyers may impede your agent’s ability to negotiate. from prospective buyer agents, you probably are overpriced. A competitive price on a home may create multiple offers! Another mistake I see is sellers over-sharing information with prospective buyers. Too much communication with buyers may impede your agent’s ability to negotiate. If you must be
Obituary MENEM Theresa Grace (Gersh) Menem, 51, lost the good fight with cancer and went to be with the Lord on Aug. 10, 2016 in Austin, Texas. She was born March 16, 1965, in Smithville, Texas to Walter James and Diane Hawkins Gersch. Theresa was baptized on April 25, 1965 at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in Winchester, Texas by Pastor Frieling. On April 8, 1979, Theresa renewed her baptismal vows through confirmation at Hope Lutheran Church by Pastor John Ellanger in Austin. Theresa married Michael Edward “Eddie” Menem on April 9, 1995. This marriage was blessed with two wonderful children, Alec Michael Menem and Georgia Lauren Menem. Theresa graduated from Reagan High School, Austin on May 26, 1983. She loved animals and received great joy from her two dogs, Bubbles and Barkley, and her donkeys. She enjoyed being outdoors and sitting on her patio with Bubbles and Barkley on her lap. Theresa was an avid shopper, loved to travel and was Elvis’
#1 fan. Theresa was a bright light and will be missed by many. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter James Gersch. She is survived by her husband, Eddie; two children, Alec and Georgia; her mother, Diane Gersch; mother-in-law, Bonnie Menem; her paternal grandmother, Gloria Mae Gersch; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is also survived by her dear friend and caregiver Nita Miller. A funeral service was held Aug. 14, 2016, at Harrell Funeral Home, Austin, Texas. Interment followed in Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Texas. Active pallbearers were Dimitrius Pulido, Roger Watson, Sam Nassour, R. J. Freitag, Monte Kocurek, Brian Gersch, and Duane Pietsch. Honorary pallbearers were Theresa’s close friends and “The Girlfriends” and friends of Alec and Georgia In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 203 W. Hwy 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 or Shriners Children’s Hospital, 6977 Main St., Houston, TX 77030 or a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be sent at www. HarrellFuneralHomes. com.
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Dear Sue, When house hunting, there are several steps you can take to help you determine if a home has flooded, or has the potential to flood. Look for stained or discolored foundations and basement walls, examine the grad of yards and landscaping beds to see if they slope toward a house. A survey should reveal if a home is in
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On Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. come out to Longhorn River Ranch (3201 Ranch Road 165 in Dripping Springs) for this annual event. Since 2012, the Dripping Springs Knights of Columbus have organized the Hill Country Shootout sporting clay tournament. Proceeds from the event support a variety of charitable
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Show off your car or motorcycle and compete in the Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show. This annual event will be held on Mercer Street Aug. 20 Visit www.hcrally.com for more information and registration forms.
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On Aug. 29 from 1011:15 a.m. the public is invited to celebrate the new Texas Historic Landmark for Miss Lillie Dobie’s House at 450 River Road in Wimberley, granted by the Texas Historical Commission. This vintage home, circa 1920, is known to Wimberley residents and visitors, serves as the new Village Store Boutique.
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The Friends Foundation is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals in the greater Dripping Springs area for the Our Daily Bread program, a hot meal delivery program. The current schedule has five routes in the area with meals delivered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Volunteer delivery drivers must have a vehicle in good operating condition,
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Justice of the Peace Terry Kyle. Puente died at University Medical Center Brackenridge in Austin at 6:49 p.m., Wilson said. The driver of the Jetta, who has not been identified, is in critical condition at South Austin Hospital. All three occupants in the Jetta were wearing seatbelts, Wilson said. There were no reported injuries in the F-350. Thursday’s accident marked the third major collision to take place at the Holder Lane intersection and the second fatal crash to take place on U.S. 290 in the past six months. Janet Culver, Dos Lagos Homeonwers Association president, has been concerned about the increase in traffic at the Holder Lane intersection since she moved into her home six years ago. She
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said exponential growth over the past two to three years has led to a significant increase in traffic. “We worry that every time we pull out of our subdivision, that it’s going to be an issue like this (accident),” Culver said. She later added that when she moved to Dos Lagos six years ago, traffic “was nothing like this.” Concerns about safety at the Holder Lane in-
tersection led residents to petition for a meeting with TxDOT officials, along with Hays County Pct. 4 Commissioner Ray Whisenant and State Representative Jason Issac (R-Dripping Springs). Following the meeting, Whisenant said the county considered the concerns of citizens and the city of Dripping Springs when working to improve safety in the area. The meeting led the county to expedite reconfiguration of 290 west of McGregor to FM 165, which would add a center turn lane and improved shoulders on the east and westbound lanes. Whisenant said the project, which has been let, is projected to be completed by September. Whisenant said he is also looking to poten-
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