HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_08.20.2008Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing - President, Ben Oliver - Vice President, Ray Amour - Secretary, Paul E. Brandenburg -
General Manager, Bill Sattler, Dale Ross, Henry Boecker, Ricki Salazar
Board Members Absent:
Micki Rundell
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jana Kern, Tom Yantis, Michael Hallmark, Leticia Zavala
OTHERS PRESENT:
Sonny Kretzschmar - HDR
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Gabe Sansing called the Regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, August 20, 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 S ession that
follows.
A. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held July 16,
2008 -- Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Boecker, seconded by Salazar to approve the minutes as presented
Approved 7-0
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report and time lines
(including but not limited to items listed). -- Joel Weaver/Tom Benz
Discussion: Michael Hallmark gave the Project Progress report:
Southwest Bypass: MSA and Task Order will be presented at the September meeting.
Lakeway Drive Overpass: TxDOT is moving forward with the ROW and utility relocation.
SE 1: Staff has the right of entry and working on the archeology.
Action: None
C. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corp. monthly financial report
for July 2008. – Micki Rundell
Discussion: Zavala presented the monthly financial report for the month of July 2008.
Action: None
D. Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the GTEC for the quarter ending June 30,
2008. -- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Zavala presented the quarterly investment report for the quarter ending June
30, 2008.
Action: None
E. Consideration and possible action to amend the performance agreement between GTEC and
the Georgetown Housing Authority related to the Sierra Ridge project to adjust the project
schedule and to incorporate the changes required by City Council related to off-site
drainage improvements. -- Tom Yantis
Discussion: Yantis stated GTEC approved funding in September 19, 2007 and approved the
performance agreement on November 16, 2007. The performance agreement was brought to
Council on December 11, 2007 and approved with one modification to require the developer
to address preexisting off site drainage issues along Northwest Blvd. as a condition of
receiving GTEC funding. To verify that GHA would be able to comply with the City's
request, they have contracted with Steger & Bizzell Engineering to conduct a drainage study
of the area and determine the cost of constructing the additional off-site drainage
infrastructure.
GHA is also asking for an amendment to the project schedule - the original schedule had
construction starting in July 2008, new development schedule has construction beginning in
April 2009.
Action: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Salazar to approve the amendment to the
performance agreement.
Approved 7-0
Motion by Salazar, seconded by Armour to adjourn meeting.
Approved 7-0
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 02:30 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary