HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GUS_05.11.2012notes .of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, May 11, 2012
The Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday, May
11, 2012
Board Members Present:
John Nett - Chair, Arthur Yaeger, Jr. - Secretary, Patty Eason, Robert Kostka, Brian Lindsey, Bill Sattler
Board Members Absent:
Robert Young - Vice Chair
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Glenn Dishong, Paul Elkins, Jimmy Sikes, David Thomison, Laura Wilkins, Micki Rundell,
LaMar Kemp, Susan Morgan, Lorie Ann Lankford, Chris Foster
notes
Regular Meeting
Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the
Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council Member, 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.
Call to order at 2:00 PM. by Nett
All board members present except for Mr. Young
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. Project Progress Reports
-- Council Actions
Kostka - Comment - Noticed the ground dug up and asphalt replaced in Tin Barn Alley is now sunken in
and popped up. Alley at 9th street. What project is this - why is it being done? Kostka was concerned
with safety and liability on behalf of the City. Bnggs/Dishong - We will check it out.
Dishong - Update on water plant filters in use basins full - a little more work will be able to use them.
Beneficial use of plant - new pumps delayed again - but first pump schedule for installation on 21st of
this month , We may modify how they will be put in. Pumps to be installed 1 to 2 weeks apart. Capacity
26 million/per day - 3 pumps. May do a low irrigation request to make sure we don't challenge the plant
- but that is not certain yet. Eason - Is this ahead of schedule? Dishong - Yes - completion not originally
scheduled until December. Eason - People might be interested in tours. Would that be possible? Briggs -
before June 13th joint meeting between Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) and Council - this
could be a possibility. This is a major project for CTSUD that would be good for their customers to be
able to see. Dishong - installation of third pump supposed to be the same week as the joint meeting
Does not look completely done - but it will be fully operational.
C. Industry Updates
Briggs - preparation for next springs legislative session - senate hearings, etc. Plans to pre -file legislation
- some of which may impact us and we will monitor that closely. Nothing of major significance right
now. ERCOT - This summer will be a little better than last summer - we hope it will be cooler.
II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA:
(This is for specific action items considered by the Board —greater than $50,000 in value)
D. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GUS Board meeting held
on April 13, 2012. -- Sheila Mitchell
Discussion: none. Motion by Eason, second by Sattler - approved as is
APPROVED 6-0-1 (Young absent)
E. Presentation and possible recommendation of the 2012-2013 Georgetown Utility Systems
Capital Improvement Plan. -- Glenn W. Dishong
Dishong explained that we will go through all except the Energy CIP - which will be covered in
Executive Session due to competitive issues.
Went through history and process of funding for projects vs. balance of budget.
WATER - Lower $$ amount this year. No borrowing. Impact fees are funding most of the
projects. Map of project location - most in the old town area water mains many due to street projects or to
address fire flow issues Most significant project - Sun City Elevated Storage Tank. Current tank too
small - need a larger one to serve that area. Last project - paint James Street Tank
WASTEWATER - no real projects this year. Pumping upgrades on lift stations - $250,000/year.
Smoke testing 300,000 feet/year - camera. Pecan Branch WWTP upgrade going on now San Gabriel
WWTP generator replacement next year. Lift station improvements - quite a few small lift station
improvements
Motion by Yaeger, second by Kostka to enter into Executive Session. APPROVED 6-0-1 (Young absent)
Board moved to Executive Session at 2:47 PM.
III. RATES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION Called to order at 2647 PM.
Sec.551.086 Competitive Matters
The GUS Board will go into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to
discuss matters or take action on a "competitive matter" of the Energy Services Department as provided
under Section 551.086
F. Presentation and possible recommendationof the 2012-2013 Georgetown Utility Systems
Electric Capital Improvement Plan. -- Glenn W. Dishong
G. Update and discussion. regarding LCRA Power Contract Issues -- Jim Briggs
Motion by Kostka, second by Lindsay to return to Regular Session. APPROVED 6-0-1 (Young Absent)
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION
Return to Regular Session at 3:10 PM.
H. Action from Executive Session.
Motion by Sattler, second by Lindsay to recommend approval of the 2012-2013 CIP as presented.
APPROVED 6-0-1 (Young Absent) Sattler - Motion amended to include the Electric CIP. APPROVED
6-0-1 (Young Absent)
Motion by Sattler, second by all to adjourn. APPROVED 6-0-1 (Young Absent)
Meeting adjourned at 3:12 PM.
ADJOURN
Adjournment
Approved :
The meeting was adjourned at 3:12 PM.
Attest:
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Arthur Yaeger'- Se'retary
Sheila . Mitchel — G S Boar. Liaison