HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_03.19.2008Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, March 19, 2008.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing, Farly Snell, Bill Sattler, Ben Oliver Ray Armour, Henry Boecker
Board Members Absent:
Ricki Salazar
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Tom Benz, Joe Lara, Bill Dryden, Mark Miller, Ed Polasek
OTHER PRESENT:
Jan Lee, Bonnie Lee - Citizen, Kevin Kelly - FSB
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Paul Brandenburg called the Regular GTEC Meeting to order on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 2:00
p.m.
Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the
President, a Board Member, the City Manager in his capacity as General Manager of the GTEC
Corporation , the Assistant City Manager, 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.
A. Consideration and possible action to appoint Board Officers in accordance with Section 3.02 of the
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation Bylaws. -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: Brandenburg stated that per the GTEC Bylaws Board Officers need to be elected
annually. At this time we will entertain a motion.
Action: Motion by Snell, seconded by Oliver to reelect the current slate of officers - Gabe Sansing -
President, Ben Oliver - Vice President, & Ray Armour - Secretary
Approved 6-0 (Ricki Salazar absent)
At 2:03 p.m. the meeting was turned over to the re-elected President - Gabe Sansing.
B. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held February 21, 2007.
-- Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Boecker, seconded by Sattler to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 6-0 (Salazar absent)
C. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report and timelines (including but not
limited to items listed). -- Joel Weaver/Tom Benz
Discussion: Benz presented the Project Progress Report:
Lakeway Drive Overpass: This is a TxDOT project that funds have been rescinded. Polasek stated
that there is a current call for projects with CAMPO for some STP-MM funding, but unfortunately
this is not one of the projects submitted. It was asked what will happen to the money that the City
has allocated towards this project for easements, ROW, Etc. Benz stated that there is $2.5 million
allocated once TxDOT starts construction. At this time the money is in the bank and will stay there
until this project is ready to bid.
Action: Motion by Snell, seconded by Oliver to instruct staff to attempt to renegotiation of the inner
local agreement with the view of extending the $2.5M for ROW & Utility relocation as the City's
contribution to the project and to maintain the contract as renegotiated. With a reports due back at
the April 16, 2008 GTEC Board meeting.
Approved 6-0 (Salazar absent)
SE 1: Briggs and Benz gave the Board an update on this project. The final design will be brought to
Council on March 25, 2008. There were positive comments, on the Southeast Arterial One Proposed
200' ROW (I) from the citizens that attended.
Action: Motion by Snell seconded by Boecker that the GTEC Board goes on recorded as endorsing, to
the City Council, the lay out of the Southeast Arterial One as shown on map dated March 3, 2008 -
Southeast Arterial One Proposed 200 feet ROW (I).
Approved 6-0 (Salazar absent)
Southwest Bypass: The City is currently discussing a joint funding for the route study for the entire
Bypass with the County.
S. Bound IH35 Frontage Road: The only remaining work is on the old Paige Road. This change is
being negotiated.
D. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial report for
February 2008. -- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Joe Lara presented the monthly financial report for February 2008.
Action: None
Motion by Snell, seconded by Sattler to adjourn.
Approved 6-0 (Salazar absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 02:55 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary