HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_07.21.2010Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, July 21, 2010.
Board Members Present:
Dale Ross- Vice President, Ray Armour - Secretary, Tommy Gonzalez, Matthew Painter, Richard
Anderson, Paul E. Brandenburg - General Manager
Board Members Absent:
Gabe Sansing - President, Kevin Kelly, Micki Rundell - Finance Director
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Tom Benz, Jana Kern, Laurie Brewer, Bill Dryden, Ed Polasek
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Dale Ross called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:00 PM
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.
I. STAFF BOARD COMMENTS/QUESTIONS:
(This is a short informational time regarding items where specific actions are not requested or needed)
A. Introduction of visitors.
B. Project Progress Reports: Dryden updated the board on the current projects.
C. Monthly Financial Report: Brewer updated the board on the monthly finance report
D. Industry/CAMPO/Updates: Polasek stated that CAMPO is working on committee structure.
There is a push on the responsibility of the tax and tax reporting. Lone Star Rai l District
would like to appoint two/three people from the City of Georgetown to serve on a Rail District
Task Force. This task force will help the Rail District with their environmental assessment.
The environmental process could take about two to three years to complete.
II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA:
(This is for specific action items considered by the Board – greater than $50,000 in value)
E. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GTEC Board meeting held
on June16, 2010. -- Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Anderson to approve minutes as presented
Approved 5-0-2 (Gabe Sansing & Kevin Kelly absent)
F. Discussion and possible action to review and update the GTEC Fiscal and Budgetary Policy.
-- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Brewer explained why staff was bringing policy change at this time.
Action: Motion by Gonzalez to approve the GTEC Fiscal & Budgetary Policy as submitted.
Ross made a friendly amendment to remove "Ensure public trust through responsible
actions as custodians of public funds" from section VI - Asset Management A-2.
Gonzalez accepted the amendment. Motion seconded by Anderson.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sansing & Kelly absent)
G. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2010/11 Interlocal Service Agreement between
GTEC and the City for administrative services. -- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Brewer explained and reviewed the agreement.
Action: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Anderson to approve the interlocal service
agreement with a total administrative budge t of $198,594.00.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sansing & Kelly absent)
H. Discussion and possible action to adopt the 2010/11 proposed GTEC budget and set a date for
the public hearing on the proposed budget. -- Micki Rundell
Discussion: Brewer explained the proposed GTEC Budget. Also, stated that the proposed
2010/11 GTEC budget included the projects identified for funding at the June 16, 2010
GTEC Meeting, along with Administration costs, as well as total funding requi rements.
Action: Motion by Armour, seconded by Painter, to adopt the 2010/11 proposed GTEC
Budget and set a public hearing for August 18, 2010.
Approved 5-0-2 (Sansing & Kelly absent)
III. STRATEGIC PLANNING/ISSUES: NONE
Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Anderson to adjourn meeting
Approved 5-0-2 (Sansing & Kelly absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:45 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Dale Ross - Vice President Ray Armour - Secretary