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