HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_01.21.2009Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, January 21, 2009.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing - President, Ben Oliver - Vice President, Ray Amour - Secretary, Paul E. Brandenburg -
General Manager, Micki Rundell - Financial Director, Dale Ross arrived at 2:04, Ricki Salazar
Board Members Absent:
Bill Sattler, Henry Boecker
Staff Present:
Tom Benz, Jana Kern, Lorie Lankford, Bill Dryden, Mark Miller, Joel Weaver, Ed Polasek, Mark Thomas
OTHERS PRESENT:
Kim Molnar - Citizen, Kevin Kelly - FSB, Chad Thomas - Williamson Cty Sun, Joseph Aubin - JPA
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Gabe Sansing called the Regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at
2:03 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 approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held December 17,
2008. -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Armour to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 4-0-3 (Bill Sattler & Henry Boecker absent, Dale Ross absent for this vote only)
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report and time lines including
projects: Lakeway Drive Overpass, Southeast Arterial 1, Southwest Inner Loop, Southwest Bypass &
Northwest Blvd Overpass. -- Joel Weaver/Tom Benz
Discussion: Benz brought the Boards attention to the "GTEC Project Update & Status Report" to see if
this met their request. Mr. Ross would like to see another column showing if project is on schedule.
Weaver then presented the progress reports:
Lakeway Drive Overpass: TxDOT is moving forward with the ROW acquisition and utility
relocation.
Southeast Arterial 1: No change.
Southwest Inner Loop: Task Order will be present at the February Board meeting for engineering
services.
Southwest Bypass: Proceeding with ROW and design.
Northwest Blvd Overpass: Conceptual schematic with an engineer's estimated of probable cost.
Action: None
C. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corp. monthly financial report. – Micki
Rundell
Discussion: Lankford/Rundell gave the monthly financial report.
Action: None
D. Consideration and possible action on 2009/10 TIP Process. -- Edward G. Polasek & Micki Rundell
Discussion: Polasek gave the Board a history of the TIP process and how it is directly related to
GTEC. The GTAB Board reviews project readiness and makes project ranking to initiate the TIP
process. Passing transportation related projects to the GTEC Board or directly to City Council.
For the 09/10 TIP, the GTAB Board in programming bond revenue passed by the voters, is not
recommending additional new projects through the annual TIP process. The GTAB Board is working
on updating the OTP, which may affect future project selection, priority and the TIP process. Staff is
recommending the GTEC Board use the 08/09 TIP projects as the basis for 09/10 TIP.
Action: Motion by Ross, seconded by Oliver to approve the list as presented.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Henry absent)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Call to Order @ 2:38 p.m.
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon ’s Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
Section 551.087 Economic Development Negotiations
E. Presentation, consideration and possible action regarding an economic development project. -- Mark
Thomas
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION @ 2:55 p.m.
F. Action from Executive session if necessary
Item "E" Action: Motion by Ross, seconded by Armour to direct the Economic Development Director
to secure the information that was requested in Executive Session and once secured put this item
back on a future agenda.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Henry absent)
Motion by Ross, seconded by Oliver to adjourn meeting.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Henry absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:00 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour -Secretary