HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_04.20.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, April 20, 2011.
Board Members Present:
Gabe Sansing - President, Dale Ross- Vice President, Ray Armour - Secretary, Tommy Gonzalez, Paul E.
Brandenburg - General Manager, Micki Rundell - Finance Manager
Board Members Absent:
Kevin Kelly, Matthew Painter, Richard Anderson
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Tom Benz, Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Laurie Brewer, Mark Sokolow, Bridget Chapman, Mark
Thomas, Vicki Graff, Trina Bickford , Bill Dryden
OTHERS PRESENT:
Thomas Martin - HDR Engineering. David Patrick - KPA Engineers, Judy Lester - The Escape, Rebecca
Pfister - Citizen, Sam Pfister - San Gabriel River Place Partners, Ltd, Susan Merriman & Chuck Glace -
CHASCO Constructors, Duane McGlauflin - DNT Construction, Christian Haley - Monument Cafe
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Gabe Sansing called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 2:07
PM
At this time Mr. Sansing informed the Board that Item 'H' on this agenda was being pulled.
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. Industry/CAMPO/TxDOT Updates: CAMPO is forced not to consider the new STP -MM call
for projects. CAMPO is looking at a $45 Million for a three year cycle. The criteria has be en
reviewed by Technical Advisory committee (TAC) this will move forward to the Policy
Board. The positive to this is that if you get awarded, it will be per year over 2012 - 2015,
you will have two to three years to spend the money. With this change it will help to eliminate
delays, project development and funding of projects that aren't shovel ready. This will make
the Lakeway Bridge very appealing project under this process.
C. Project Progress Reports: Northwest Blvd Overpass: TxDOT does not want the City to start
this until the environmental clearances come through on the County portion of the frontage
road project.
D. Monthly Financial Report
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
March 16, 2011 -- Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Ross, seconded by Gonzalez to approve minutes as presented.
Approved 4-0-3 (Kevin Kelly, Matthew Painter, & Richard Anderson absent)
F. Public hearing by the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
regarding the additions to the 2010/11 GTEC Budget, to include the proposed Snead
Drive improvements and the proposed 100 Austin Avenue improvements -- Laurie Brewer
Public Hearing Opened at 2:19 PM
Judy Lester on 100 Austin Ave: I am owner of The Escape on the square. Have been in the
downtown area for about 15 years and consider us a main stay in the downtown area. I
just wanted to speak to ask you to have favorable consideration on the proposed 100 Austin
Ave. project. This is the type of project will bring more vitality to downtown.
Public Hearing Closed at 2:21 PM
G. Discussion and possible action regarding amending the 2010/11 GTEC Budget for Snead Drive
improvements and 100 Austin Avenue improvements. -- Laurie Brewer
Discussion: Brewer stated that this item will be the formal action by the board to include Snead
Drive and 100 Austin Ave to the GTEC project list and appropriate the money from fund balance
into line items to be charged to each of these items. These were directed to be included in a
budget amendment by actions from the board both at the February and March meetings. We
just had the public hearing and there will be a waiting period of 60 d ays before funds could
actually be spent. If this item is approved, staff is planning on taking this to Council at their
next meeting.
Action: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Armour to approve the amendment to the 2010/11
GTEC Budget for Snead Drive in the amount of $995,000.00 and 100 Austin Ave in the amount
of $507,000.00.
Approved 4-0-3 (Kelly, Painter, & Anderson absent)
H. Consideration and possible action to award a Construction Contract for Roadway and
Drainage Construction of Southeast Arterial One from Maple Street to SH 130. -- Ed Polasek/
Tom Benz
Discussion: This item was pulled
I. Discussion and possible recommendations concerning the 2011/12 Transportation
Improvement
Program (TIP) -- Ed Polasek
Discussion: Polasek stated that this TIP (see attached) will be used to create the 2011/12 budget.
Polasek then went and reviewed the listed projects.
Action: Motion by Ross, seconded by Gonzalez to approve the TIP as presented.
Approved 4-0-3 (Kelly, Painter, & Anderson absent)
Motion by Armour, seconded by Ross to adjourn meeting.
Approved 4-0-3 (Kelly, Painter, & Anderson absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 02:36 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Gabe Sansing - President Ray Armour - Secretary