HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_07.20.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Board Members Present:
Ray Armour - President, Richard Anderson - Vice President, Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary, Troy
Hellmann, Rachael Jonrowe, Kevin Kelly, Micki Rundell - Finance Manager
Board Members Absent:
One Vacant Seat, Paul Brandenburg
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Bridget Chapman, Bill Dryden, Laurie Brewer, Mike Stasny
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Ray Armour called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, July 20, 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 hi s 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 has a new call for projects for State Propo sition
12 money. Proposition 12 money is State Let Funds. There is no Federal funds, no federal
environmental requirements. The projects that are potentially eligible is the continuation
of FM 1460, which was submitted under the STP-MM, or the Southwest Bypass. There is
another provision of Proposition 12 Money., they want the money out for construction by
September 2013. When discussing the FM 1460 project with TxDOT, they thought it was good
but TxDOT does not have the money for the purchase of right of way. TxDOT then stated
they will not submit any projects that they do not have right of way already cleared.
On the Southwest Bypass project, this has been under design with HDR since 2002. The South-
west Bypass goes from DB Wood Road all the way to Leander Road - the Jug Handle. This
project has about an $8.5M Bridge in it. This project is not funded in either our TIP or bond
capacity. Staff feels that we can handle the environmental by 2013. Staff is currently making
offers on ROW. That would leave construction cost - $8.5M for bridge then about $12.5M for
road way construction. The only additional cost that we see in the application would be th e
TxDOT administration fee which is between 3% to 7%.
C. Project Progress Reports: Lakeway Drive Bridge - TxDOT has opened the Bid
D. Monthly Financial Report - Rundell/Brewer gave an overview 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 approval of the minutes from the regular meeting held
June 15, 2011 – Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Hellmann, seconded by Gonzalez to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 6-0 (Vacant Seat)
F. Public Hearing by the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
regarding the expenditure of 4B sales tax funds for the proposed 2011/12 budget. –
Micki Rundell
Public Hearing opened at 2:35 PM
Hearing no comments, the Public Hearing closed at 2:36 PM
G. Discussion of a Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC,
for relocation of Oncor’s electric facilities which are in conflict with the proposed construction
of Southeast Arterial One from Maple Street to SH 130. – Bridget Chapman/Edward G. Polasek
Bill Dryden
Discussion: Polasek gave a overview of the project and what ONCOR needs to do. Chapman
explained the concerns that she has with the Service Agreement. Trying to make this contract
project specific so the City has some protection. Mr. Brian Williams, of ONCOR, is the person
we have been working with and he is out of the country until the end of the month.
Was asked and answered could the work be done in house. No. This is a transmission line.
No action is required at this time. We brought this to you as information only. Will be bringing
it back to the next GTEC Board meeting.
Action None
ADJOURN
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Gonzalez to adjourn meeting.
Approved 6-0 (vacant seat)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 02:47 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Ray Armour - President Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary