HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_09.15.2010Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, September 15, 2010.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing - President, Dale Ross- Vice President, Ray Armour - Secretary, Tommy Gonzalez, Kevin
Kelly (Arrived at 2:15 p.m.), Matthew Painter, Richard Anderson, Paul E. Brandenburg - General
Manager
Board Members Absent:
Micki Rundell - Finance Manager
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Tom Benz, Bill Dryden, Laura Wilkins, Lorie Lankford, Mark Thomas, Ed Polasek,
Others Present: Iva Wolf-McLachlan - Wolf Family, Gary Gemar - HDR Engineering
Minutes
Regular Meeting
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.
Call to Order at 2:06 p.m. by Sansing
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
Benz presented project updates asked for questions about any projects. Question from
Sansing - any significant changes? Answered by Benz - no major changes. Sansing
expressed concerns about flooding - self storage entire thing was flooded this time.
He is hopeful that Sierra Ridge project will come back and if not the City will consider
taking an active role in resolving the drainage issues. Question by Armour - Status on
SE-1. Answered by Benz - ROW acquisition phase; we have one amendment to
engineering on this agenda; the plans are 95% complete and there are 3 other properti es
to acquire.
C. Monthly Financial Report and Quarterly Investment Report
Lankford presented report. Sales tax - previously 22% percent over last year - still in the
positive in July compared to prior year. Building materials are up attributing to this
increase (Hope Lumber in particular). Ross - new building permits. Brandenburg -
could
be for developments in other areas who get their supplies here. Cedar Par k, Killeen,
Harker Heights, etc. Mayfield Ranch and the Austin Area.. Right on track for where we
were in 07/08.
D. Industry/CAMPO/Updates
NONE
II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA:
(This is for specific action items considered by the Board – greater than $50,000 in value)
E. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held
August 18, 2010. -- Paul Brandenburg
Motion by Ross, second by Gonzales to approve. Approved 7-0
F. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve Task Order No. KPA-10-006 with
Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP, of Georgetown, Texas, for professional engineering
services to develop rights-of-way alignment and acquisition documents and to complete
plans, specifications and estimate for the realignment of County Road 104 south of
proposed Southeast Arterial One in an amount not to exceed $68,775.00. – Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer and Thomas R. Benz, P.E., Systems Engineering Director.
Benz presented the item. Task Order to design the section of Roadway from CR 104
to the SE-1 (Lawhon property). Briggs - severs their pasture - so there will be
damages for the cattle operation. It is better to use this route rather than pay
damages. Ross - What is the Time line? Benz - hopefully by the end of the year get the
property closed - still working with Hughes and the County on property acquisition
issues. Motion by Gonzales, second by Ross to approve. Approved 7-0
G. Discussion and possible recommendation of approval of a Task Order Amendment to Task
Order HDR-09-001 with HDR Engineering, Inc., of Austin for Wolf Ranch Parkway. –
Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Tom Benz, P.E., Systems Engineering Director.
Benz presented the item. Board asked us to look into this at teh last meeting. Look at
cost associated with the RED alignment - versus GREEN alignment. Zero dollar change
in order to move forward. Come back with task order amendment once we have
evaluated - need direction from the Board to firm up the numbers and evaluate the
environmental. Gonzales extra scope that was reviewed or inspected previously?
Benz - yes - Gemar to explain. Working to get better numbers so the Board can
determine how to proceed. Ross - projection when? Gemar - at the next meeting.
Briggs - if we run into fatal flaw - will that suspend? Gemar yes - because costs will
exceed original estimate. Motion by Ross, second by Armour to approve. Approved 7-
0
Regular Session ended at 2:29 p.m.
III. STRATEGIC PLANNING/ISSUES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED TO ORDER 2:34 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 Government Code - Economic Development Negotiations
H. Discuss incentives as it pertains to Project Rivery -- Mark Thomas
Discussion on Tape
Executive Session Adjourned at 3:06 p.m.
Resume Regular Session at 3:07 p.m.
ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION (IF NECESSARY)
No Action from Executive Session
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Motion by Ross, second by Gonzales to adjourn. Approved 7-0
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:07 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary