HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_08.17.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met o n
Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
Board Members Present:
Ray Armour - President, Richard Anderson - Vice President, Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary, Rachael
Jonrowe, Kevin Kelly, Troy Hellman (arrived 2:06)
Board Members Absent:
One Vacant Spot
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Bill Dryden, Mark Thomas, Lorie Lankford, Terri Calhoun
OTHERS PRESENT:
David Patrick - KPA
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Ray Armour called the Regular GTEC Board Meeting to order on Wednesday, August 17, 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: There was a Prop 12 call for projects Phase II initial call
for FM 1460 & Austin Ave. Sidewalks. There is an updated call. They received additional
money for a project that does not need to meet Federal requirements and be ready for
construction by 2013. Staff submitted, through City Council, the Southwest Bypass project -
Leander Road to SH 29. Not real sure if we will even score very well on this project because
we are asking for about one third of the money available.
C. Project Progress Reports
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 action to approve of the minutes from the regular meeting held
July 20, 2011 – Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Hellmann to approve minutes as presented.
Approved 6-0 (one vacant spot)
F. Discussion and possible action to approve 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 in an amount of $300,000.00 – Ed Polasek/Bill Dryden
Discussion: Dryden stated the right of way (ROW) was required subject to an existing
Oncor's electric easement. As part of that construction, certain transmission and distribution
infrastructures are in conflict with the final vertical alignment for the project. The conflict can
be resolved during construction within the contractor's existing schedule and should not cause
any construction delays. The existing infrastructure is within existing Oncor's electric easements
which crosses SE1 ROW.
Action: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Kelly to approve entering into a Discretionary
Service Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC.
Approved 6-0 (one vacant spot)
G. Discussion and possible action to recommend removal of Snead Drive from this year s budget.
Mark Thomas/Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: Thomas stated that the owner of Georgetown South Commercial Park has
reported that he is unable to release the rights to the ROW needed for widening and
improvements. Therefore, the funds will not be needed and can be released from this
year's budget.
Action#1: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Kelly to remove Snead Drive from the
2010/2011 budget.
Approved 6-0 (one vacant spot)
Action #2: Motion by Gonzalez seconded by Anderson to direct staff to gather information
on what it will take to get the ROW for the Snead Drive project. .
Approved 6-0 (one vacant spot)
H. Discussion and possible action to adopt revenue changes to the 2011/12
proposed GTEC budget that was approved on June 10, 2011 by the GTEC
Board – Lorie Lankford/Micki Rundell
Discussion: Lankford stated that at the June 10, 2011 GTEC Board meeting the 2011/12 GTEC
Budget was approved. Today staff is bring a revised version that identifies additional revenue
and a 2010/11 fund balance due to the release of funds from the Snead Drive project.
Action: Motion by Hellmann, seconded by Gonzalez to adopt the revised 2011/12 GTEC budget.
Approved 6-0 (one vacant spot)
III. STRATEGIC PLANNING/ISSUES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AT 2:41 PM
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.
I. Section 551.072 Government Code - Real Property
- Discussion and deliberations concerning a proposed Real Estate Purchase Contract for
the purchase of real property from Judy Wolf Hindelang, Susan Jane Wolf Robertson,
Jay Leon Wolf, Jr., Iva Wolf McLachlan, Brian Alan McLachlan and Amanda June McLachlan
for road right-of-way and easement(s) in connection with the Southwest Bypass and Wolf
Ranch Parkway Extension Road Projects – Edward Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services
` Director, Terri Calhoun, Real Estate Services Coordinato r
REGULAR SESSION CALLED BACK TO ORDER AT 3:15 PM
J. Action from Executive Session: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Jonrowe to approve the
terms
of the contract as presented in Executive Session.
Approved 5-1 (Kelly against, one vacant spot)
ADJOURN
Motion by Jonrowe to adjourn meeting.
Approved 6-0
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:16 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Ray Armour - President Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary