HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_06.15.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, June 15, 2011.
Board Members Present:
Ray Armour - President, Troy Hellmann, Kevin Kelly, Matthew Painter, Richard Anderson, Rachael
Jonrowe, Paul E. Brandenburg - General Manager, Micki Rundell - Finance Manager
Board Members Absent:
Tommy Gonzalez
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Laurie Brewer, Lorie Lankford
Others Present
Gary Gamer - HDR, Ben Peterson - Steger Bizzell/Citizen
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Ray Armour called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 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. Industry/CAMPO/TxDOT Updates: Call for project are out STP-MM - Applications are due
June 29, 2011. Industry update - First meeting was held with Texas Transportation Institute
(TTI) and TxDOT concerning the possible urban area designation.
C. Project Progress Reports: Lakeway Bridge - It is currently in TxDOT construction bid with
letting to be August 2011. Staff has been asking for a temporary speed zone ordinance during
construction. SE 1 - We have let this project and fencing has begun.
D. Monthly Financial Report: Rundell gave an overall review of the 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 action to appoint Board Officers consistent with Section 3.02 of the
GTEC Bylaws – Ray Armour
Discussion: Armour stated that since our going City Council members were officers on the GTEC
Board and I was elected as President at the June 2011 Board meeting, we now need to elect a Vice
President and Secretary.
Action: Motion by Armour, seconded by Painter to nominate Richard Anderson as Vice
President of GTEC Board.
Approved 6-0-1 (Tommy Gonzalez absent)
Action: Motion by Armour, seconded by Kelly to nominate Tommy Gonzalez as Secretary of the
GTEC Board.
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
F. Consideration and possible action to appoint GTEC Board member to be the representative on
the GTAB Board consistent with Section 2.2 of the GTAB Bylaws. – Ray Armour
Discussion: Armour stated that there is one position off of GTEC that is our r epresentative on
the GTAB board. At the June 14, 2011 City Council meeting Troy Hellmann was appointed to the
GTAB Board as the GTEC representative.
Action: Motion by Armour, seconded by Jonrowe to appoint Troy Hellmann to be the GTEC
representative to the GTAB Board.
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
G. Consideration and possible approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held
May 18, 2011 – Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Anderson, seconded by Kelly to approve the minutes as presented
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
H. Discussion and possible action to approve the 2011/12 Interlocal Service Agreement between
GTEC and the City for administrative services. – Laurie Brewer/Micki Rundell
Discussion: Brewer explained and reviewed the agreement.
Action: Motion by Hellmann, seconded by Painter to approve the 2011/12 Interlocal Service
Agreement.
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
I. Discussion and possible action to adopt the 2011/12 proposed GTEC budget and set a date for
the public hearing on the proposed budget. – Laurie Brewer/Micki Rundell
Discussion: Lankford/Rundell explained the proposed 2011/12 GTEC budget.
Action: Motion by Painter, seconded by Anderson to adopt the 2011/12 proposed GTEC Budget
and to set a public hearing date for July 20, 2011.
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
J. Consideration and possible action to approve project applications for FM 1 460 improvements
from Quail Valley to La Conterra Boulevard, and pedestrian improvements on North Austin
Avenue from Williams Drive to Georgetown High School, through the CAMPO Combined Call
for Projects FY 2012 - FY 2014. – Bill Dryden/Ed Polasek
Discussion: Polasek started CAMPO as approved a combined call for projects for FY 2012 - 2014.
This could authorize up to $74M for STP-MM and $4.5M for TxDOT (category 12) projects
through out the region.
Staff has considered the application criteria and projects potentially ready for construction letting
by FY 2014 and determined only those projects with Federal Environmental approval are likely
to get funding through this process. Two such projects, both of which were submitted for other
funding consideration in past, are: pedestrian improvements on North Austin Avenue from
Williams Drive to Georgetown High School; and the FM 1460 project.
Applications are due by June 30, 2011.
Action: Motion by Jonrowe, seconded by Kelly to support the applications to CAMPO and to
recommend to City Council the submittal of said applications.
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
Adjourn
Motion by Hellmann, seconded by Jonrowe to adjourn meeting
Approved 6-0-1 (Gonzalez absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:04 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Ray Armour - President Secretary