HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_02.18.2009Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, February 18, 2009.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing - President, Ray Amour - Secretary, Paul E. Brandenburg - General Manager, Micki
Rundell - Financial Director, Bill Sattler, Henry Boecker, Ricki Salazar, Dale Ross (arrived at 2:07 p.m.)
Board Members Absent:
Ben Oliver
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Tom Benz, Bill Dryden, Lori Lankford, Mark Miller, Chris Foster, Mark Thomas,
Robbie Wyler,
Others Present:
Gary Gemar - HDR, Chad Thomas - Wms Co Sun, Dennis Busch, Ercel Brashear - Citizen
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Gabe Sansing called to order the regular GTEC Board meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 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 approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held January 21, 2009. -
- Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Salazar seconded by Armour to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 5-0-2 (Ben Oliver absent, Dale Ross absent for this vote only)
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report and time lines including
projects: -- Joel Weaver/Tom Benz
Lakeway Drive Overpass: No Change
Southeast Arterial 1: No Change
Southwest Inner Loop: Task Order to be present on Item "E" of this agenda
Southwest Bypass: No Change
Northwest Blvd Overpass: No change
Action: None
C. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corp. monthly financial report. – Micki
Rundell
Discussion: Lankford/Rundell explained the monthly financial report.
Action: None
D. Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation (GTEC) for the quarter ended December 31, 2008. -- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Rundell explained the quarterly investment report
Action: Motion by Ross, seconded by Boecker to approve the Quarterly Investment Report as
presented to the Board.
Approved 6-0-1 (Oliver absent)
E. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve Task Order No. HDR-09-001 with HDR
Engineering, Inc. (HDR), of Austin, for professional engineering services to develop the Design
Schematic and Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) for the Wolf Ranch Parkway extension, TIP
Project #14A, a road connecting Southwest Bypass with DB Wood Road south of SH 29, in the
amount of $329,622.00.DR Task Order. -- Bill Dryden & Thomas R, Benz.
Discussion: Dryden explained the item, and stated that Task Order HDR-09-001 defines the scope of
work, schedule, etc for developing the design schematic for the ultimate roadway section and PS&E
for the extension of Wolf Ranch Parkway from Southwest Bypass eastward to connect with DB Wood
Road south of SH29.
Action: Motion by Sattler, seconded by Armour to approve Task Order No. HDR -09-001 with HDR
Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering services to devel op the Design Schematic and Plans &
PS&E for the Wolf Ranch Parkway extension, a road connecting Southwest Bypass with DB Wood
Road south of SH 29, in the amount of $329,622.00.
Approved 6-0-1 (Oliver absent)
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Call to Order at 2:27 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
F. Presentation, consideration and possible action regarding an economic development project. -- Mark
Thomas
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION AT 2:47 p.m.
G. Action from Executive session if necessary
Motion by Ross, seconded by Sattler to direct staff to take action as stated in executive session and
applicant needs to submit new information two weeks before GTEC Board meeting allowing City
staff to have adequate time review new information.
Approved 6-0-1 (Oliver absent)
Motion by Salazar, seconded by Boecker to adjourn meeting
Approved 6-0-1 (Oliver absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:00 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary