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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.22.2002 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding. Council Present. Council Absent: Llorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug All Council present Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Charles "Ross" Burson, Ken Evans __ __ Staff Present, Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Amelia Sondgeroth, Chief of Development Support Services; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations, Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Travis McLain, Airport Manager; Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief; Carla Benton, Development Planner; Mark Miller, Street Superintendent; David Munk, Development Engineer 'y �, - • '- � r0 Called to order at 4:03 p.m. A Discussion regarding an Emergency Services District (ESD) -- Anthony Lincoln Lincoln explained that this item is brought to Council due to the need to supplement revenues to support the rural fire protection program at the Fire Department. He emphasized that the City cannot apply to create the district, saying application must be made by residents of the area to be affected. He said the establishment is done by an election. There was discussion regarding whether the incorporated limits of the City of Georgetown would be included in the district. B Discussion regarding Council Policy with regard to neighborhood associations offering to pay for or to replace speed limit signs and/or pay for other projects within their neighborhoods -- Jim Briggs Briggs explained the item and noted that any decisions would need to be consistent with current policy. Evans responded that Churchill Farms is requesting a change in speed limit, saying they would pay for the cost of the signs. Smith noted that River Ridge has also contacted him about various signs. Carls said she is aware that if speed bumps or signs go in, no matter how they are funded, the City becomes obligated to maintain them. Council asked Carls to respond about possible legal implications. There was discussion regarding traffic slowing devices. Regular• to convene Executive Session, SessionExecutive Called to order at 4:54 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 1 of 9 Pages C Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney: Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience -Pending Litigation Mayor Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of meeting procedure. -Dome/ v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County) Mayor's Comments -Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Court of Williamson - Announcement of rotation on membership of boards and commissions County) Kersch announced that the deadline for applications is January 31. -Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City, Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court, Williamson - Ten O'Clock Rule County) Kersch reviewed the possibility that the Council could recess tonight's meeting and -Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, and City; Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; U.S. resume tomorrow. District Court for the Western District of Texas Council Comments -City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County) - Early voting information regarding February 2 Recall Election -Rivery Partners, Ltd. v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 01-695-C368 ( 368th Judicial District of Williamson Kersch read the dates, times and locations for early voting. County) Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments -Georgetown Healthcare v. Electa Oncology, Cause No. 01-340-C368 (368th District, Williamson County) - Capital Area Planning Council - no report - Potential Litigation - Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence - Code Enforcement Actions Kersch introduced Teresa Bullard of the Williamson County Crisis Center. Bullard - Legal/Risk Management Issues commended the Georgetown Police Department regarding their Victim Assistance - Duty to Advise regarding agenda items D Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development from Boards and Commissions - Discussion of Economic Development Prospects E Sec.551.074 personnel matters Chair Paula Boggs reported the recent activities of the Commission. - Performance Review of Council -appointed employees F Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property It was pointed out that the Youth Advisory Board had met with the Council in Workshop - Purchase,exchange or lease of real property G Sec.551.086 competitive matters .List of Boards to report at future meetings: Feb. 12 -Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of - City Council may go into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss Adjustment; Feb. 26 - Building Standards and Convention and Visitors Bureau; Mar. 12 - Historic Architectural matters or take action on a "competitive matter" of the Energy Services Department as provided for under Review Commission; March 26 - Williamson Burnet County Opportunities; April 9 - Library Board and Airport Section 551.086 0 •- H Comments from the dais regarding the following items: 1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience Mayor Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of meeting procedure. 2. Mayor's Comments - Announcement of rotation on membership of boards and commissions Kersch announced that the deadline for applications is January 31. - Ten O'Clock Rule Kersch reviewed the possibility that the Council could recess tonight's meeting and resume tomorrow. 3. Council Comments - Early voting information regarding February 2 Recall Election Kersch read the dates, times and locations for early voting. 4. Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments - Capital Area Planning Council - no report - Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence Kersch introduced Teresa Bullard of the Williamson County Crisis Center. Bullard commended the Georgetown Police Department regarding their Victim Assistance Program. She spoke to Council about the activities of the Council on Domestic Violence. I Reports from Boards and Commissions - Economic Development Commission Chair Paula Boggs reported the recent activities of the Commission. - Youth Advisory Board It was pointed out that the Youth Advisory Board had met with the Council in Workshop on the previous night. .List of Boards to report at future meetings: Feb. 12 -Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment; Feb. 26 - Building Standards and Convention and Visitors Bureau; Mar. 12 - Historic Architectural Review Commission; March 26 - Williamson Burnet County Opportunities; April 9 - Library Board and Airport Board; April 23 - Parks and Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commission; May 14 - Economic Development and Youth Advisory Board; May 28 - Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 2 of 9 Pages J Announcements from City Manager - Upcoming Events Yantis reminded Council about the following events: Economic/Technology Forecast on January 23 in Austin Chamber of Commerce Banquet on January 25 at Sun City Traffic Safety Meeting at St. Helens on January 29 Second Open House on Development Ordinances at St. Helens on January 31 - Late -Breaking Headlines Yantis introduced the new Chief Development Planner, Bobby Ray, and announced that Development Services had just filled the new GIS Analyst position by hiring Chris Bryce of Georgetown. K Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff, if appropriate Wayne McKee of Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) regarding an update to area PEC customers McKee gave an update. - Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, regarding increase in T -hangar rent to pay for the Control Tower. Peshak complained about the lateness of the hour of Council's action on the airport rate increases at the end of the last Council Meeting. He recommended that voters vote "for" the recall. He claimed that the noise at the airport will increase after a control tower is built. FF First Readings 1. First Reading of an ordinance adopting a new redistricting pian thereby revising City Council Member District boundaries in response to the 2000 Census -- Sandra Lee Alan Bojorquez of the law firm of Bickerstaff, Heath, Smiley, Pollan, Kever & McDaniel, L.L.P., explained the purpose for redistricting and distributed to Council a Plan 3 for Council's consideration along with the other two plans discussed at the Public Hearing on January 15, saying that Plan 3 was created in response to public input at the January 15 meeting. He noted the high deviation of populations in Georgetown's current single -member districts. He noted that the redistricting process in Georgetown has been very public. He suggested that Plan 3 is a superior plan to what has been presented thus far, and is a compilation of citizen and council input. He also reviewed the plan presented by Della Green, saying although District 2 would have had the correct population in her plan, the other districts would have been pushed out of compliance with the targeted population. He noted that Plan 3 was a derivation of the Della Green Plan. Ronald Swain, 103 Diamond Trail, representing the TRG Neighborhood Association, told Council that Plan 3 is much more satisfactory than the previous plans. He said he is appreciative of all of the efforts made. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve Plan 3. Navarrrette thanked the Committee and the other citizens who participated. Carls read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Approved 7-0. L Consideration of approval of the minutes from the Special Joint workshop on Thursday, January 3, 2002; the Regular Council Workshop on Monday, January 7, 2002; and the Workshop and Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2002; and the Special Meeting/Redistricting Public Hearing on January 15, 2002 -- Sandra Lee Kersch asked that a clarification be added to the minutes of Item T on Page 9 of the January 8, 2002 Council Meeting, saying the $170,000 is needed "annually." M Awards of Bid 1. Consideration of an award of the bid for the furnishing and cleaning of employee uniforms to G&K Services in the estimated annual amount of $29,333.20 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 3 of 9 Pages 2. Consideration of an award of the annual bid for sodium hypochlorite, cyanuric acid, calcium hypochlorite and muriatic acid to Progressive Commercial Aquatics, Inc. in the estimated annual amount of $21,740.00 -- Terry Jones and Randy Morrow 3. Consideration and possible action to award the bid and the project budget for construction of the Sun City Pump Station and 3 Million -Gallon Clear Well Water System Improvements as part of the 2001/2002 CIP Water System Improvements -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs (pulled by Kersch to allow speakers) N Purchases 1. Consideration of authorization to purchase cellular telephone service from AT&T Wireless Services through the General Services Commission in the estimated amount of $35,000.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell 2. Consideration of authorization to purchase seven (7) pickups and one (1) skid steer loader from the Houston -Galveston Area Council in the amount of $206,963.27 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell 3. Consideration of approval to purchase two (2) dump/utility trucks from the General Services Commission in the amount of $99,753.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell 4. Consideration of approval to purchase a zero turn radius mowers from Georgetown Outdoor Power in the amount of $24,190.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell 5. Consideration of authorizing staff to purchase seven laptop computers and twenty-seven docking stations for patrol vehicles from Trio Industries, Inc. utilizing seized funds in the amount of approximately $56,000 due to funds being denied from the Federal Technology grant -- David Morgan O Contracts and Agreements 1. Consideration of approval of an interlocal agreement with the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative and authorization to purchase an excavator from the Cooperative in the amount of $272087.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell 2. Consideration for authorizing the extension of the current contract with AvFuel Corporation to provide avgas and jet fuel to Georgetown Municipal Airport in the estimated amount of $700,000.00 -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis 3. Consideration and possible action authorizing staff to enter into a partnership with the Georgetown Independent School District, for the purpose of applying to the TIF Board for a Community Network Grant -- Eric Lashley and Tom Yantis P Consideration and possible action to authorize payment in an amount not to exceed $25,000 to Evins Temporaries to provide temporary office personnel to insure coverage in City departments when needed -- Kathy Ragsdale and Micki Rundell Q Consideration and possible action to approve payment to McCord Engineering for professional engineering services related to the planning, design, and review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion (due to development) and system mapping -- Michael W. Mayben and Jim Briggs R Consideration of approval of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Hotel Occupancy Tax Guidelines -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch (pulled by Smith) S Consideration of authorizing permission to apply to the Texas Department of Public Safety for a grant seeking mobile video equipment in accordance with the provisions of SB1074 (Racial Profiling) -- Cory Tchida and David Morgan T Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 50.85 acres in the John Sutherland and Lewis J. Dyches Surveys, to be known as The Woods of Fountainwood, Phase 3, located on Rolling Meadow Trail and Wood Croft Trail, west of Jim Hogg Road — David Munk and Amelia Sondgeroth City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 4 of 9 Pages U Consideration and possible action on adopting of a resolution relating to the use of parkland in San Gabriel Park III for water quality pond purposes and making determinations regarding same -- Tom Yantis Motion by Pfiester, second by Noble to approve with the clarification to the minutes and the pulling of Items M-3 and R to the Regular Agenda. Approved 7-0. Legislative Regular Agenda M-3 Consideration and possible action to award the bid and the project budget for construction of the Sun City Pump Station and 3 Million -Gallon Clear Well Water System Improvements as part of the 2001/2002 GIP Water System Improvements -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs (pulled by Kersch to allow speakers) Briggs explained that the pump station is needed in order to be able to supply water to the northern section of the community. He distributed a cost evaluation showing savings on the construction of the Lake Georgetown ground storage tank and water booster station, thereby allowing extra money to be used for the Sun City Pump Station. He noted that the low bidder had not submitted an alternate bid. He explained the bid procedure and recommended that the bid be awarded to Craif, Sheffield and Austin, Inc. who complied with all of the specifications of the bid. C. Craig Carlton, of C. C. Carlton, Ind. Ltd., distributed information to the Council and said he was the low base bidder. He said his company has done work for the City in the past, such as a project in Serenada which was a difficult project to do. Smith and Pfiester asked questions. Motion by Pfiester, second by Smith to approve the bid to Craig, Sheffield, and Austin, Inc., as recommended by staff. Approved 7-0. R Consideration of approval of the Convention and Visitors Bureau Hotel Occupancy Tax Guidelines -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch (pulled by Smith) Smith asked questions regarding the application. Motion by Smith, second by Evans to approve the Guidelines as presented. Approved 7-0. V Clarification regarding the award of bid for police patrol motorcycles to Central Texas Harley-Davidson -- Terry Jones and David Morgan Morgan asked Assistant Police Chief Kevin Stofle to respond to Pfiester's questions. Stofle explained that there was discussion regarding trade-in value, but trade-in value was not intended to be a consideration for the contract. He explained that the Harley cycles have higher trade-in value than the other models. W Consideration of approval of a plan/timetable for city manager search effort -- Tom Yantis Kersch pointed out that the timeline puts the decision after the new Council comes in. Ezell replied that Maximus has experienced that situation with other cities and that they would like to meet with the individual councilmembers and/or bring the Council candidates in to be a part of the decision-making process. Motion by Evans, second by Noble to approve the proposed timeline. Approved 7-0. X Discussion and possible action regarding the process for selecting a contractor for design and construction of the airport control tower at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis Yantis explained the advantages of the design -build process such as the time saved by dealing with only one RFP process and one contractor. Yantis asked if Council wished to follow a similar process to the one followed in selecting the terminal contractor. McLain explained that the Airport Advisory Board served as the selection committee to select the architect and then made recommendation to the Council. He suggested that Council serve as the selection committee for the tower to save a step in the process. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest, told Council he feels to continue with the tower project is illegal and offered to participate in a public debate on the necessity of the control tower. He said he thinks the people who want the tower should be charged to pay for it. He complained that the Council decision to build a tower was made "in the middle of the night." Pfiester said the airport tower has been discussed in public at length. He said that safety is the overall City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 5 of 9 Pages reason to have a tower. He noted that the "people at the airport" will pay for the tower by increased hangar fees and fuel surcharge fees. Kersch clarified the Council's action on the decision to build the tower. Noble noted that he voted against the fee increase because he still wasn't convinced of the need for the tower, but he said Mr. Peshak's sarcasm did not add anything to the debate. Yantis clarified that Council wants to review the RFP's as a committee of the whole. Y Consideration and possible action to authorize for funding and commitment of staff time to pursue information and requirements necessary for the formation and placing on a ballot of an Emergency Services District (ESD) for the Georgetown Rural Fire Protection Area, including legal, research, and contract costs, not to exceed $5,000.00 -- Anthony Lincoln Lincoln asked for Council's permission to work with the Finance and Legal Departments to determine if this project should be pursued. Motion by Smith, second by Evans to proceed with the project. Approved 7-0. 7:40 p.m. -- recessed 7:58 p.m. -- resumed FF -2 First Reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 3.01 of the Code of Ordinances entitled "Personnel Policies" regarding New Position Orientation Period; Salary Program Administration; Employee Performance Appraisals; Employment of Relatives; Political Activity of City Employees; Public Communication; Whistle Blower Policy; and deleting the Education Assistance Program -- Carla Ezell Ezell read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve the ordinance on first reading. Navarrette asked for clarification regarding related employees sharing the same immediate supervisor. Ezell said it was felt that it could create a conflict of interest. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) AA Status report on outstanding items and conditions of Rivery Development Agreement presented to Council on November 27, 2001 and consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to sign the Development Agreement document -- Amelia Sondgeroth and Tom Yantis Yantis explained that the outstanding conditions have been satisified. Quorum representative, Ken Mills, clarified that the substation location is subject to LCRA legal approval. Lyda asked for the status of the 413's consideration of the Rivery Bridge and approvach and the connecting road to Highway 29 and how the City could expect timely completion of those projects. Pfiester said the 413 would meet and discuss the timeline for 413 funds and the completion dates for the Rivery road projects. Rundell said the decisions would be brought to Council at the second meeting in February. Rundell said that Briggs is moving forward with the engineering plans. Lyda asked if a provision could be added to the development agreement to make sure that the substation is placed at least 500 feet away from the River Hills Subdivision. Smith said he feels that is not in the control of the developer. Mills said he has no reason to believe that LCRA will do anything other than approve the location and expenditure of funds. He said he is concerned about adding that stipulation to the development agreement because of the delay it would cause and because LCRA is an entity over which the City has no control, and if that condition could not be met for some reason, that would negate the agreement. Lyda asked if Carls had any other ways to accomplish that condition. Carls said Council could certainly add that stipulation. There was discussion. Kersch and Navarrette suggested waiting to sign the contract until after it is known whether the LCRA Board has approved the location of the substation. There was further discussion. Lyda suggested that the decision from the LCRA Board be a condition of the City's expenditure of funds. 8:31 p.m. -- this item was set aside giving time for Carls to meet with Mills 8:56 p.m. -- resumed this item Carls read a paragraph titled "Electric Substation" to be added to the Development Agreement. The paragraph reads as follows: "5.2 Electric Substation. Developer shall use its best effots to work with LCRA in locating the electric substation a distance greater than 500 feet from the boundary of the River Hills Subdivision. In addition, it is agreed that the City shall not expend any City funds on the construction of the electric substation and distribution system until LCRA locates such substation (excluding a distribution system) a distance greater than 500 feet from the River Hills Subdivision boundary." There was discussion regarding the distribution system. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans that the City Manager can execute the development agreement with the City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 6 of 9 Pages asurance that the Council is moving ahead with the completion of the road improvements. Approved 7-0. Anne Marie Dorsa, 3017 Gabriel View, commended the City Council's support of the water quality pond at the last meeting. She thanked Pfiester for allowing her to walk the WalMart site. Pfiester noted that WalMart has brought in a top forester, Steve Clark. He said his impression is that WalMart is doing a good job to protect the trees on the site. BB Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 19.14 acres out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey, to be known as Inner Loop Commercial Park, Section Five, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations, located on CR 115 and Cooperative Way -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth Benton explained the item. Motion by Pfiester, second by Navarrette to approve the Public Review Final Plat. Approved 7-0. EE -2 Second Reading of an ordinance Rezoning 51.173 acres out of a 118.34 acre tract in the Joseph Fish Survey, from A, Agricultural, to C-1, Local Commercial, be known as Woodlake Subdivision, located on Williams Drive across from Shell Road -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth Benton read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Lyda, second by Noble to approve Ordinance No. 2002-04. Approved 7-0. CC Consideration of a resolution granting a petition for annexation into the City of 24.74 acres, more or less, in the Antonio Flores Survey, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Austin Avenue and County Road 151, to be known as Pecan Branch Apartments -- Edward Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth Polasek explained the item. Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0. DD Consideration of a resolution granting a petition for annexation into the City of 13.403 acres, more or less, in the Francis A. Hudson Survey and J. S. Patterson Survey, located east of Park Central Boulevard, south of Commerce Boulevard, and north of Westinghouse Road, to be known as Park Central One, Section III -- Edward Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth Polasek explained the item. Pfiester asked about the extension of utility services to this property and clarified that there is an assessment to the property owners. Munk clarified that the developer would pay for the upgrades to the pump station. Motion by Noble, second by Pfiester to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0, EE -3 Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Century Plan of 20 acres, more or less, out of the Joseph Fish Survey, to change from Intensity Level 1 to Intensity Level 3 and intensity Level 4, or any more restrictive classification, located off of Williams Drive, Southwest of Olde Oak Estates. — David Munk and Amelia Sondgeroth Munk read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Roy Starnes, 237 Olde Oak Drive, told Council he said he feels he speaks for the majority of homeowners in Olde Oak Estates. He said he feels if this ordinance passes it will be the first stage for future developments and wants it to be a matter of record that the residents are not indifferent to any future development. He said they will vigorously oppose any development that degrades their property values. He said he hopes everyone will participate in the town hall meeting on January 31 to discuss what will become of the development on Williams Drive. Noble said he hopes the Council will have control over the transportation and landscaping to be proposed for projects on Williams Drive. He said he doesn't want to see strip commercial development all the way out Williams Drive. There was further discussion about "doing growth the right way." Motion by Noble, second by Pfiester to approve Ordinance No. 2002-05. Approved 7-0. EE Second Readings 1. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the 2000(01 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) to offset variances in various fund budgets for increases in expenditures that are tied to City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 7 of 9 Pages service requests and revenue collection rates -- Laurie Brewer and Micki Rundell Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Burson, second by Smith to approve Ordinance No, 2002-03. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) FF -3 First Reading of an ordinance to Rezone a part of Block 66 and 67, Lost Addition, located at 1104 Rock Street and 312 West 11th Street, from RS, Residential Single Family, to RM -3 Office and Service Use restricted to uses described in Section 2.0301,3.d. as defined by Section 18.137 of the Zoning Ordinance. — Leane Heldenfels and Amelia Sondgeroth Heldenfels read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to approve on first reading. Approved 7-0, Z Consideration and possible action to establish a Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board/Commission -- Sam Pfiester Pfiester said it has been his observation that many hours are spent reviewing the General Fund, and he feels that because it concerns more than 75% of the budget, the Utlity Fund, deserves more attention. John Gavurnik, Chair of the Building Standards Commission and President of the Georgetown Homebuilders Association, said he feels strongly that there should be some kind of advisory board created regarding the utility system. He said he would support citizen, developer, and engineering input on an advisory board. Evans suggested that several members of the Council sit on the board along with knowledgeable people regarding water and electricity, as well as a developer. Kersch suggested that two members of Council be on the board and suggested that a citizen -at -large be on the board as well. Smith said he has in the past been skeptical about this board, but is now in support. Noble said his past experience is that the board might go against the Council, so he suggested there be as many councilmembers as possible on the board. Lyda suggested that Council give a clear charge to the board including direction regarding capital improvements, services, resource supplies planning, and other Council -assigned projects. Navarrette recalled that last year a Council Subcommittee on Utilities was discontinued. He said he doesn't see a need for the board at this time. Pfiester said he thinks the purpose of the board is to educate the Council. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester, to establish the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board, composed of citizens of Georgetown, and that it be charged with providing advice to the Council on staff presentations related to the following four categories: capital improvements projects and priorities, utility services, resource supplies, and other Council -assigned projects. Approved 5-2. (Navarrette and Noble opposed) Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans that the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board consist of 7 board members, of which a minimum of 2 will be councilmembers, with additional members (unspecified in number) who will have expertise in water/wastewater, construction standards, electricity, and environmental engineering for stormwater drainage, if available, and the terms of the board will be staggered and will conform to the terms of the other Council -appointed boards and commissions. Yantis clarified that street improvement projects should be handled by the 4B corporation. Noble suggested waiting for the new council to develop this board. Yantis clarified that those members of specific expertise could not be anyone who is currently doing business with the City. Yantis pointed out that this board has not been advertised with the other boards and commissions, and no budget has been set aside to support this board. Also, the boards and commissions that the City Attorney contract covers have been listed, and this was not one of those listed boards, although he thinks the attorney should probably attend the meetings. Carls said that an ordinance is being prepared for the next agenda to clarify the policy for filling specific positions with at -large citizens. Vote on the motion as stated: Approved 5-2. (Navarrette and Noble opposed) 9:51 p.m. -- motion to adjourn City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 8 of 9 Pages The meeting was adjourned at 09:51 PM. I ayor MaryEllen Kersch City Council Meeting Minutes/January 22, 2002 Page 9 of 9 Pages