HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_04.15.2009Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, April 15, 2009.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing - President, Ben Oliver- Vice President, Ray Armour - Secretary, Kevin Kelly, Matthew
Painter, Paul E. Brandenburg - General Manager, Micki Rundell - Finance Director
Board Members Absent:
Bill Sattler, Dale Ross
Staff Present:
Jana Kern, Tom Benz, Bill Dryden, Ed Polasek, Jennifer Bills, Mark Thomas, Chris Foster, Lori Lankford
Others Present:
Dennis Busch, Kim Molnar - Citizens, Naomi Walker - Georgetown Housing Authority
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Gabe Sansing called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, April 15, 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. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held March 18, 2009
and the Special meeting held on March 24, 2009. -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Armour, to approve the March 18, 2009 and March 24, 2009
minutes as presented.
Approved 5-0-2 (Bill Sattler and Dale Ross absent)
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
Wolf Ranch Pkwy Extension (Project 14A): Consultant has begun work on Horizontal & Vertical
geometrics. Began setting up cross sections . No geotechnical work at this time. Right of Entry are
being sought for the Wolf Property.
Southwest Bypass (Project 14B): Consultant has begun work on Horizontal & Vertical geometrics.
Began setting up cross sections . No geotechnical work at this time. Right of Entry has been obtain for
entry onto the Weir & Guy properties. Right of Entry pending for the Wolf Property to coordinate
with Wolf Ranch Pkwy Extension project 14A.
GTEC Project Update & Status Report: This is a summary of the projects along with the financial
report on each project.
Action: None
C. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corp. monthly financial report. – Micki
Rundell
Discussion: Lankford explained the monthly financial report.
Action: None
D. Consideration and possible action related to a resolution of support concerning a Pass-Through
Financing Proposal for FM 1460. -- Ed Polasek, Paul E. Brandenburg
Discussion: Polasek stated that at the March 24, 2009 Special meeting the GTEC Board approved
the spending of up to $36,000.000 for transportation planning assistance in completing a Pass
Through Financing Proposal for FM 1460. Part of the proposal is showing support for the project. In
order to meet the May 12, 2009 application deadline, The GTEC Board would need to approve a
resolution of support.
The timeline for this process is as follows:
Action: Motion by Oliver, seconded by Painter to approve the resolution to support.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Ross absent)
E. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the 2008/09 GTEC Budget and setting a date for
a public hearing.- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Lankford explained in order for GTEC to spend the proposed $36,000.00 we will need a
budget amendment and hold a public hearing. Staff is proposing to hold the public hearing on May
20, 2009 - GTEC's next regular scheduled meeting.
Action: Motion by Armour, seconded by Kelly to amend the 2008/09 GTEC Budget by $36,000.00
and set a public hearing for May 20, 2009.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Ross absent)
F. Consideration and possible action to amend the performance agreement between GTEC and the
Georgetown Housing Authority related to the Sierra Ridge project schedule. -- Paul E. Brandenburg,
Jennifer Bills
Discussion: There was lengthy discussion on total finance, GTEC's funding portion, drainage issues
in the area, and development scheduling. Full version is available on request.
Action: Motion by Armour seconded by Oliver to amend the performance agreement between GTEC
and GHA, related to the Sierra Ridge project schedule to begin April 1, 2010 in the amount of
$694,000.00 with the understanding that the GHA will report back to this Board any change to the
development of this project.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Ross absent)
Out of Regular Session at 2:54 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Call to Order at 2:55 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 project. -- Mark
Thomas
Ray Armour left Board meeting 3:14 p.m.
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION at 3:15 p.m.
H. Action from Executive session if necessary
Item G: No action needed
Motion by Oliver seconded by Painter to adjourn meeting.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sattler & Ross absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:15 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary