HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_10.19.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, October 19, 2011.
Board Members Present:
Ray Armour - President, Richard Anderson - Vice President, Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary, Troy
Hellmann, Rachael Jonrowe, Kevin Kelly
Board Members Absent:
One Vacant Spot
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Bill Dryden, Lorie Lankford, Bridget Chapman, Terri
Calhoun
OTHERS PRESENT
Rebecca Brey - Klotz Associates, David Patrick - KPA, Jeff Curren - HDR
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Ray Armour called the regular GTEC Board to order on Wednesday, October 19, 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: STP-MM funding - the projects that were submitted:
FM 1460 and N. Austin Ave. sidewalk project from the Chamber of Commerce to
Georgetown High School. The sidewalk projects scored very well. As it stands now the
FM 1460 project most likely will not be funded. The next meeting is schedule d for October 31
C. Project Progress Reports - Lakeway Drive Bridge will have a pre-construction meeting the
week of October 24th.
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
September 21, 2011 – Paul Brandenburg
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Hellmann to approve minutes as presented.
Approved 6-0
F. Consideration and possible action to change the time and/or date of the regular
GTEC Board Meeting. – Ray Armour
Discussion: Armour stated that based on the information that he had received he felt it
best to table this item until the March 2012 meeting. At the March meeting is the normal
time that we elect officers and review the day and time of the meeting. Armour also stated
the he asked Ms. Jonrowe to provide a couple of days/times that could be discussed at the
March meeting.
G. Discussion of the Project Budgets for Wolf Ranch Parkway Extension (TIP #14A)
and Southwest Bypass (TIP #14B) as requested by GTEC during its September
meeting.– Ed Polasek/Bill Dryden
Discussion: Dryden stated plans acquisition ROW fencing as part of acquisition
agreement still to be done - balance $194,000 to be rolled to SW Bypass.
$90K shortfall based on current estimates. Question Armour Wolf Ranch $1mil budget?
Dryden - yes as of October 1 239639 to complete that project. Where did $2.2 mil come
from? Polasek - Wolf Ranch Parkway and the SW Bypass. Kelly - What was the
additional cost of the realignment. Polasek roadway construction and combined cost
of realignment? ROW cost reduced and construction cost went up due to width of the
ROW. Increase in ROW required and additional length - will get those numbers and
have for the Board at the next meeting.
H. Discussion and possible recommendation concerning the realignment FM 971
through the northeast corner of San Gabriel Park.– Ed Polasek/Bill Dryden
Discussion: Polasek stated the staff has been working on the NW Blvd Bridge - must find
a space to land the bridge would like it to land at intersection of FM 971 the problem with
this is that 971 is at an acute angle and bad slope. Find a way to meet TxDOT requir ements
to be perpendicular with 971 while maintaining speed of 35 mph. Option to go through
San Gabriel Park and move alignment of 971 to the south. Showed current and proposed
alignments. TxDOT has reluctantly agreed (although they wanted speed of 45 mph) - if
Parks Board would agree. Parks Board did agree but want to reserve old 971 ROW and
property north for their consideration/recommendation on reuse of that property (possibly
for a parking lot). Rebecca Bray gave the board presentation on the realignment of the
FM 971 project. Additional discussion crosswalks, parking lot, environmental, etc.
Action: Motion by Hellmann approve realignment of FM 971 to the northeast corner of
San Gabriel Park - additional discussion - Friendly amendment - but relinquish the north
portion of the land between new realignment and the old 971 to the Parks Board;
Second by Jonrowe.
Approved 6-0
I. Discussion and possible action related to the Reimbursement of Atmos Energy
Corporation ("Atmos") for relocation of its gas pipe line facilities which is in
conflict with the construction of Southeast Arterial One. – Ed Polasek/Bill Dryden
Discussion: Polasek stated at September meeting, staff was directed to engage Mr. Boyle
to review franchise agreement and make response regardin funding of ATMOS gas line
easement acquisition - letter from Boyle to ATMOS is in packet - recommends that
ATMOS funds the improvements to move gas line. City drafted letter to ATMOS based
on Boyle's recommendation sent to ATMOS. Had not received their response at the time
the agenda was put together but have now received their response. Handed out copies of
ATMOS' response.
Action: NO ACTION
MOVED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION PER SECTION 551.071
III. STRATEGIC PLANNING/ISSUES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED TO ORDER 2:59 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.
J. Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney
- Discussion concerning legal process for relocation of Atmos gas line in connection
with Southeast Arterial One Road Project. – Terri Calhoun/Ed Polasek/Bridget Chapman
- Update concerning the acquisition of real property for improvements to Snead Drive. --
Bridget Chapman.
REGULAR SESSION CALLED BACK TO ORDER 3:16
K. Action from Executive Session - NO ACTION
ADJOURN
Motion by Hellmann to adjourn meeting, second by Jonrowe.
Approved 6-0
Meeting Adjourned at 3:19 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:19 PM.
Approved : Attest:
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Board Member Name Secretary