HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_03.18.2009Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing, Ray Armour, Kevin Kelly, Ben Oliver, Matthew Painter, Dale Ross, Paul E. Brandenburg
- General Manager
Board Members Absent:
Bill Sattler, Micki Rundell - Finance Director
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Bill Dryden, Lorie Lankford, Mar k Thomas, Ed Polasek, Jennifer Bills, Joel
Weaver, Chris Foster, Terri Calhoun
Others Present:
Naomi Walker – Georgetown Housing Authority, Chad Thomas – Wms Cty Sun, Marvin Dorsey -
Citizen
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Paul Brandenburg called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at
2:02 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. Introduction of GTEC Board Members and City Staff. -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: All of the GTEC Board members and City Staff that were in attendance introduced
themselves.
Action: None
B. 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: Nominees were received for President.
Action: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Kelly to elect Gabe Sansing as President of the GTEC Board.
Approved 5-0-1 (Sansing did not vote, Bill Sattler absent)
Meeting was turned over to Gabe Sansing.
Discussion: Nominees were received for Vice President.
Action: Motion by Armour, seconded by Painter to elect Ben Oliver as Vice President of the GTEC
Board.
Approved 5-0-1 (Ben Oliver did not vote, Sattler absent)
Discussion: Nominees were received for Secretary.
Action: Motion by Sansing, seconded by Ross to elect Ray Amour as Secretary of the GTEC Board.
Approved 5-0-1 (Ray Armour did not vote, Sattler absent)
C. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held February 18, 2009
-- Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Ross, seconded by Armour to approve minutes as presented.
Approved 6-0-1 (Sattler absent)
D. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report and time lines including
projects: -- Joel Weaver/Tom Benz
Lakeway Drive Overpass: CP&Y have been retained to design the utility relocations which will be
integrated into and bid with TxDOT construction plans.
Southeast Arterial 1: No Change
Wolf Ranch Pkwy Extension (Project 14A): Engineering was awarded to HDR Engineering.
Southwest Bypass (Project 14B): No Change
GTEC Project Update & Status Report : This is a summary of the projects along with the financial
report on each project.
Action: None
E. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corp. monthly financial report. – Micki
Rundell
Discussion: Lankford/Rundell explained the monthly financial report
Action: None
F. Consideration and possible action to amend the performance agreement between GTEC and the
Georgetown Housing Authority related to the Sierra Ridge project schedule. -- Jennifer Bills, Paul
Brandenburg
Discussion: Brandenburg explained the item and gave a brief history. The approved agreement
stated that construction would begin April 1, 2009 but due to the problems in the lending market and
delays in project applications, GHA is asking for an amendment to the project schedule. GHA is
requesting a new start date of April 1, 2010. Naomi Walker - Executive Director of GHA informed the
Board on what has being happening with the nonprofit and why there is this delay. What GHA is
hoping for today, is to get the extension, then reapply to Texas Department of Hous ing & Community
Affairs (TDHCA). There was extended discussion concerning this project, i.e. design, some of the
materials being used, onsite and offsite drainage, etc. It was asked if GHA would come back at a later
date for more money and the answer was no. It was also asked if this extension was not granted
would this project still move forward. Walker stated that yes the project would move forward but the
offsite drainage portion would be removed.
Action: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Ross to approve a thirty (30) day extension and we will
consider a longer extension at the next GTEC Board Meeting, that will be held on April 15, 2009,
subject to review of updated financials.
Approved 6-01 (Sattler absent)
OUT OF REGULAR SESSION AT 3:02 P.M.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Call to Order at 3:10 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
G. Presentation, consideration and possible action regarding an economic development projects. -- Mark
Thomas
Section 551.072 Real Property
H. Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase of property in the Williams Drive Gateway
for ROW -- Paul E. Brandenburg, General Manager
Dale Ross left meeting at 3:43 p.m.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION at 3:51 p.m.
I. Action from Executive session if necessary
Item G: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Armour to direct staff to proceed with the financing for FM
1460, and for GTEC to hold a Special Board meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. to
review the proposal from Prime Strategies, Inc.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Ross absent)
Item H: No Action needed
Motion by Armour, seconded by Oliver to adjourn meeting.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler and Ross absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:55 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary