HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_08.15.2012Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, August 15, 2012.
Board Members Present:
Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary, Bill Sattler, Bill Connor, Johnny Anderson, Kevin Kelly - Vice President
(Arrive at 2:30 PM)
Board Members Absent:
Dawn Martinez, Troy Hellmann
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Bill Dryden, Lori Lankford, Bridget Chapman
Others Present
William Maples - Halff Associates & GTAB Board Member
Regular Meeting
Mr. Tommy Gonzalez called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at
2.04 PM. Per the GTEC Bylaws Sec.2.09 - Presiding Officer: "At all meetings of the board, the president,
or in the president's absence, the vice president, or in the absence of both of these officers, a member of
the board selected by the directors present shall preside....' Bill Sattler nominated Tommy Gonzalez
seconded by Johnny Anderson to chair the GTEC Board meeting on August 15, 2012. Approved 4-0
(Troy Hellmann, Dawn Martinez & Kevin Kelly absent)
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 has begun work on their 2040 plan Transportation Bill
Re -Authorization - Just received a summary that states two significant changes that has occurred 1) if the
project is wholly within the existing right of way then you will not have to go through the environmental
process. 2) Several funding categories were consolidated; anticipated funding levels to Texas will remain
unchanged from 2012 levels.
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 the minutes from the regular GTEC Board
meeting held on July 18, 2012 -- Paul E Brandenburg
Motion by Anderson, seconded by Connor to approve the minutes as presented. Approved 4-0
(Hellmann, Martinez & Kelly absent)
F. Consideration and possible action regarding Project Eligibility findings for the Northern
Extension of Wolf Ranch Parkway and to set a public hearing date. - Ed Polasek
Polasek reminded the board that the funding for this project was only for the public portion of
the roadway that will be in front of the conference center/hotel. Before holding the public hearing
and making a decision on funding he project, the Board must make finding regarding the project.
The findings are a four step process to determine if the project is or is not eligible for 4B funding.
Question 1 Vote 4-0 (Hellmann, Martinez & Kelly absent) YES
Board member Kelly arrived at 2:30 PM.
Question 2A Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 2B Vote 5-0 Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 2C Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 2D Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 2E Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 2F Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 2G Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 2H Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 2I Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 2J Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 2K Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 2L Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 2M Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 3A Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 3B Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 3C Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 3D Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 3E Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) YES
Question 3F Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 3G Vote 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent) NO
Question 4: Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Anderson that the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Board, following guidelines provided by the City Attorney, finds Transportation
Project numbered CC R eligible for 4B funding, because it: (1) conforms to the ballot language
establishing the sales tax; (2) constitutes on or more costs authorized by stature, and (3) is one
or more of the types of project authorized by stature, documented by the GTEC Board Ranking
of Eligibility: Ranking Summary completed in the GTEC Board Meeting held August 15, 2012.
Approved 5-0 (Hellmann & Martinez absent)
G. Public Hearing by the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
regarding the expenditure of 4B sales tax funds for the proposed 2012/13 budget. --Micki Rundell
Public hearing opened at 2:56 PM
Lorie Lankford explained to the Board and public what projects were lasted for the public hearing.
Public hearing closed at 3:07 PM
III. ADJOURN
Motion by Connor seconded by Sattler to adjourn meeting. Approved 5-0
Approved:
Ad i ournment
e meeting was adjourned at 03:07 PM.
Attest:
Jana Kern Board Liaison