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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_01.16.2013The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Board Members Present: Troy Hellmann - President, Kevin Kelly - Vice President, Bill Connor, Dawn Martinez, Johnny Anderson Board Members Absent: Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary, Bill Sattler Staff Present: Paul Brandenburg, Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Wesley Wright, Bill Dryden, Mark Thomas OTHERS PRESENT: Trae Sutton & Michael Newman - KPA Engineers Mm-sites Regular Meeting Mr. Troy Hellmann called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:01 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, General Manager - Utilities, 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: Legislation session has started and staff is starting to hearing some rumbling about transportation bills. It was asked what is happening with the Lakeway Bridge project. The Board was informed that TxDOT has gone to the bonding company. They are in the process of selecting a contractor to finish the project. If there is any additional expense it will be TxDOT's responsibility. TxDOT is hoping to have a new contractor on site by March 1, 2013. C. Project Progress Reports D. Monthly Financial Reports II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA: (This is for specific action items considered by the Board — greater than $50,000 in value) E. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the special GTEC Board meeting held on November 14, 2012. - Jana Kern Motion by Connor, seconded by Martinez to approve the minutes. Approved 5-0 (Gonzalez & Sattler absent) F. Discussion of potential alignments and possible direction to staff concerning the Rivery Boulevard Extension from Williams Drive to Northwest Boulevard. - Bill Dryden /Ed Polasek Polasek gave an overview then turned it over to Trae Sutton & Michael Newman of KPA, Engineering. They gave a presentation on each of the alignments. Motion by Connor, seconded by Martinez to have alignments "A" & "D" to be proposed to the public. Approved 5 -0 (Gonzalez & Sattler absent) III. STRATEGIC PLANNING /ISSUES: G. Discussion on future bond programs related to intersection improvements. - Ed Polasek Update by Polasek - No Action IV. ADJOURN Motion by Connor, seconded by Anderson to adjourn meeting. Approved 5 -0 (Gonzalez & Sattler absent) Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 03:01 PM. Approved: Attest: Tro ellma - President Tommy Gonzalez - Secr ary Jana R. Kern - Board Liaison