HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_09.15.2004Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, September 15, 2004.
Board Members Present:
Henry Carr, John Kirby, Joe Savage, Farley Snell (arrived @ 2:28 p.m.), Henry Boecker, Ricki Salazar
Board Members Absent:
Gabe Sansing
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jim Briggs, Laura Wilkins, Jana Kern, Joel Weaver, Tom Benz, Micki Rundell, Laurie
Brewer, Mark Thomas, Rachel Osgood, Mark Miller
Others Present: Bob Mathis - Southwestern University
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of the
President, a Board Member, the Assistant City Manager, City Council Member, or legal counsel for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are subject to action in the
Regular Session that follows.
REGULAR SESSION TO CONVENE
Meeting called to order by Mr. Carr at 2:05 p.m.
A. Board to Recess the regular session to hold public hearing
PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Article 5190.6, Vernon's Annotated Texas Civil Statutes, the Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) will hold a public hearing regarding
the expenditure of 4B sales taxes for the proposed 2004/05 GTEC Transportation Improvement
Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING CALLED TO ORDER @ 2:06
There was no one who wished to address the Board.
Public hearing closed @ 2:07
REGULAR SESSION TO RECONVENE
Regular Session called to order @2:07
B. Consideration and approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held
August 18, 2004 Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Savage, seconded by Boecker to approve the minutes
as written. Approved 5-0 (Sansing absent, Snell absent for this vote only)
C. Presentation of the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial
report for August 2004. Micki Rundell
Discussion: Micki presented monthly report, on page 5, the sales tax collected
for July was 9.7%. This is a good indication of what to expect for the end of the
year. I also want to remind you that sales tax is collected two months in arrears.
YTD thru May is 13.9% this is lower than we budgeted but higher than projected
so we should end the year on a positive note on a sales tax collection prospective.
Action: None
D. Discussion and possible action regarding the Construction Progress Report (including but not
limited to items listed). Joel Weaver
Discussion: Weaver gave updated on projects.
Tasus Way: Bids have been received. The bid will be coming to the GTEC Board
in October, then it will go to Council after your recommendation.
IH 35 U-Turn: Opened on Aug 31, 2004 still working on landscaping.
SE Arterial 1: Right-of way is just about completed.The preliminary alignment
is staked. The archaeological is completed and we are expecting the final
environmental report within the next couple of weeks.
Sidewalk Improvements: Contract is complete, TDLR - Texas Department
of License & Regulation, walk thru has been done. There were a few items that
we will have to address and these will be done within the next 30 days.
HWY 29 Rehab: Engineering is at TxDot for review. Revisions will be made over the
next three weeks. Construction to start February 2005. Q by Boecker: What does
this project include? A by Benz: This is reconstruction of the roadway from I H 35 to
River Chase Blvd. Includes the stormwater/drainage improvements in this area.
Q by Carr: Why does this have to be Rehab/Reconstructed, was it already in
need of repair or are we tearing it up due to construction? A by Briggs: This is
a State Funded project and is not a project for Simon. This is widening and
rehabilitation project. The roadway it self does not have available capacity to meet
the current traffic demands. Q by Carr: Is this a TxDot project that we are involved
in but don't have any control over it? A by Benz : We will be involved in
the construction meetings and in the process by TxDot is the owner of the contract.
We have an interlocal agreement. Q by Carr: Who does the coordination of utility
movement. A by Benz: City of Georgetown is required to have the utilities relocated
prior to February 2005 that is why we are including the water/wastewater into this
project. Electrical lines, Cox Cable, Verizon, Gas Company all need to relocate their
lines. These are all coordinated through the design engineer who has a contract with
TxDot.
SH 29 SW Bypass: Moving cautiously on the final schematic design calculations.
There were some environmental issues but should not present any major obstacles.
This should been resolved within the next couple of weeks. The archaeological
report is completed and along the proffered alignment there are no archaeological
issues that would require any major medication. As soon as the environmental
issues are resolved a meeting will be set up with the Railroad will be set up to go
over the plans with them. Q by Kirby: Will this still be finished in October? A by Briggs:
The last public meeting was scheduled for November, in October they are scheduled
to wrap up and make a presentation to the Board.
Action: None
E. Consideration and possible action seeking ways Georgetown might be able to enhance GTEC
revenue by reducing sales tax leakage. John Kirby and Mark Thomas
Discussion: Kirby introduced the item then turned it over to Thomas.
Kirby's concern on how much sales tax dollars we are missing out on. Such as
building materials, contractors get their lumber and supplies from Temple, Round
Rock, Austin, etc. and we - City of Georgetown - don't see any of the sales tax
dollars. Thomas from EcoDevo gave a presentation on Retail Market Place (Consumer
Retail). Explained the boundaries that he used and the items/areas where we are
seeing the most leakage from that geographical area. This is good information to
show potential businesses why it would be beneficial for them to come to Georgetown.
Action: None
F. Consideration and possible action on the future GTEC agenda items. Henry Carr and Jim Briggs
Discussion: Briggs gave information on upcoming/standard/legislative items that could be
presented to the Board.
Annual - TIP Process
- Budget
- Legislative changes
- Election of Officers - This must be done every March per GTEC Bylaws
Monthly - Financial
- Projects
- Minutes
Oct '04 -- SW Bypass
- Carls legal document
- Snell -- TIP Prioritize document
Mar - May '05 -- TIP
Q by Carr: Does the Board have to meet every month. A by Briggs: It is up to the Board.
If the Board has business to attend to then you should meet. If the Board does not meet
monthly items will be mailed out.
Q by Carr: SW Bypass - explain what happens in October. A by Briggs: HDR who has a
contract to conclude this October/November time frame. Will bring their final recommendations
to the Board. At that time the Board will have the opportunity to discuss issues asso ciated
with the consultants - dollars, routings, etc. anything that is change HDR will go back
and make the recommended changes then produce a final document, then have a closing
project hearing - at this hearing they will take public input. The flow for this will be -
This Board, Public Hearing, Council.
Carr asked the present Board members if they would like to have fewer meetings that are fuller
or meet every month. The consensus of the Board members was to meet when we have a full
agenda. Again if the Board does not meet standard monthly items will be mailed out.
Action: None
Motion by Kirby to Adjourn 3:22 pm
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:22 PM.
Approved : Attest:
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President: Henry Carr Secretary: Joe Savage