HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_03.20.2013The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, March 20, 20.3.
Board Members Present:
Troy Hellmann arrived 2:10 PM, Tommy Gonzalez, Bill Sattler, Bill Connor, Dawn Martinez, Jesus
Moulinet
Board Members Absent:
Johnny Anderson
Staff Present:
Laurie Brewer, Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell, Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Bill Dryden, Bridget Chapman,
Wesley Wright, Kimberly Garrett
OTHERS PRESENT:
Mike Newman & Brenton Burnev - Kasber2, Patrick & Assoc.
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Regular Meeting
Micki Rundell, Finance Manager for GTEC, called the regular GTEC Board Meeting to order on
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 2:04 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
A. Introduction of City Staff, GTEC Board members, and Visitors
B. Meeting Process
C. Industry/CAMPO/TxDOT/ Updates: Still have not gotten the official word on the selection of the
contractor who will be completing the Lakeway Bridge Project. Since the original contractor left the site it
has been sitting idle for about 6 months. There will be some revaluation of the existing work and with the
base that has been sitting for 6 months. Was asked and answered the City's commitment to this project
was $2.5 Million which we have paid. Met with TxDOT on the IH 35/Northwest Blvd. Bridge
Improvements and they are very interested in getting those projects 95% construction ready. TxDOT will
have money for IH 35 improvements coming back from CAMPO and CTRMA., having shovel ready
projects along IH 35 will be a big plus to the region.
D. Monthly Project Reports
E. Monthly Financial Report
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(This is for specific action items considered by the Board — greater than $50,000 in value)
F. Consideration and possible action to appoint Board President consistent with Section
3.02 of the GTEC Bylaws -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Sattler to appoint Troy Hellmann as President.
Approved 5-2 (Anderson & Hellmann absent)
G. Consideration and possible action to appoint Board Vice - President consistent with Section
3.02 of the GTEC Bylaws -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Motion by Sattler, seconded by Connor to appoint Tommy Gonzalez as Vice President.
Approved 5-2 (Anderson & Hellmann absent)
H. Consideration and possible action to appoint Board Secretary consistent with Section
3.02 of the GTEC Bylaws -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Motion by Martinez, seconded by Gonzalez to appoint Bill Connor as Secretary.
Approved 5-2 (Anderson & Hellmann absent)
I. Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of GTEC Board meetings.
Paul E. Brandenburg
Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Connor to keep the GTEC Board Meetings on the third
Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PM. Approved 6-0 (Anderson absent)
J. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GTEC Board
meeting held on February 20, 2013 -- Paul E. Brandenburg
Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Connor to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 6-0 (Anderson absent)
K. Consideration and possible direction to staff concerning the 2013/14 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). — Ed Polasek and Micki Rundell
Polasek/Rundell/Briggs explained the process then went through the projects on the TIP list.
Motion by Connor, seconded by Gonzalez to approve the draft 13/14 GTEC/GTAB TIP Project list with
the modification to project #9 in years 14/15 change to $1.5 Mil and 15/16 change to $1.5 Mil.
Approved 6-0 (Anderson absent)
III. STRATEGIC PLANNINGASSUES:
Motion • Gonzalez, seconded • Connor that the following items are in compliance with the Open
Meeting Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, and Vernon's Texas Code. Approved 6-0
EXECUTIVE SESSION CALLED TO ORDER 2:55 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.
Martinez left meeting at 2:55 PM - Conflict of Interest with item "L" on agenda.
L. Section 551.072 Real Property
- Deliberation concerning the purchase of 0.567 Acres (Parcel 205) from Williamson Burnet
County Opportunities, Inc. in connection with FM 1460 - Ed Polasek/Terri Calhoun
Martinez returned to meeting at 3:00 PM
Moulinet left meeting at 3:07 PM- Conflict of Interest with item "M" on agenda
M. Section 551.087 Economic Development
- Discussion regarding Signalization improvements on HWY 29 between IH35 and Scenic
Drive. - Laurie Brewer
REGULAR SESSION CALLED BACK TO ORDER at 3:26 PM
Moulinet returned to meeting at 3:26 PM
N. Consideration and possible action regarding Project Eligibility Findings for
signalization, capacity, and access improvements on HWY 29 between IH35
and Haven Lane and to set a public hearing date. - Ed Polasek
Polasek explained that GTEC has completed finding for SH 29 from DB Wood to IH 35 and from Haven
Lane to SH 130. The segment between IH 35 and Haven Lane has several potential economic develop -
ment/re- development opportunities. By doing the findings for this gap - IH 35 to Haven Lane - findings
will be complete on SH 29 from DB Wood to SH 130. Completed ballots will be due back to Jana Kern by
March 29, 2013. The results will be brought to the next GTEC Board meeting. Motion by Gonzalez,
seconded by Martinez for the Board to fill out ballot, return by March 29,2013, and to bring results
back to the next GTEC meeting. Approved 6 -0 (Anderson absent)
O. Action from Executive Session
Motion by Connor, seconded by Gonzalez to approve the additional money as discussed in Executive
Session. Approved 6 -0 (Anderson absent)
IV. ADJOURN
Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Connor to adjourn. Approved 6 -0 (Anderson absent)
Approved:
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Troy Nell ann - President
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:40 PM.
Jana Kern — Board Liaison
Attest:
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Bill Connor — Secretary