HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_02.19.2014Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, February 19, 2014.
Board Members Present:
Bill Connor - President, Johnny Anderson - Vice President, Tommy Gonzalez - Secretary, Jerry
Hammerlun, Vacant Spot
Board Members Absent:
John Hesser, Jesus Moulinet,
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Ed Polasek, Wesley Wright, Laura Wilkins, Susan Morgan, Bridget Chapman,
La'Mar Kemp, Bill Dryden, Nat Waggoner
Others Present:
Minutes
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene and Executive Session for any
purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order: Mr. Bill Connor called the Regular GTEC Board meeting to order on
Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 2:06 PM
The Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the
President, A Board Member, The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, General Manager of
Utilities, City Council Member, and/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.
B. Introduction of Visitors
C. Industry/CAMPO/TXDOT Updates: Ribbon cutting on Lakeway Bridge this morning. Maureen
McCoy (CAMPO) announced retirement. Question: Gonzalez asked if any money is left in the pot?
Answered by Polasek. We are trying to get some of the money that is left for FM 1460. Discussion on
shovel -ready projects — definition and possible projects we have that would qualify.
D. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines. — Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
E. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial report
for October 2013 and 2012/2013 Preliminary Year -End financial report. — Micki Rundell, Chief
Financial Officer, COG, Finance Manager, GTEC - Presented by Susan Morgan. Question by
Hammerlun $6 million guaranteed — how long does the reimbursement process take? Polasek — we
submit and they reproduce internally and then submit to commission and it gets approved and then
comes back. It is a 4 to 5 month process. Issue on reimbursements — on property acquisitions — not
reimbursing on property acquisitions — so trying to figure out — should be an allowable cost. We are
not using ROW money — Carter money. Gonzalez — what if TxDOT just does not have the money
anymore? Polasek we are first in line when they do reimburse — long wait. We will be receiving three
more checks shortly. We have received some but still waiting on some.
Legislative Regular Agenda
F. Consideration and possible action to approve minutes from the regular GTEC Board meeting
held January 15, 2014. - Paul E. Brandenburg - General Manager, GTEC
Motion by Hammerlun, seconded by Gonzalez to approve minutes. Approved 4-2-0 Messer &
Moulinet absent one vacant spot)
G. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order CPY-14-001, with CP&Y, Inc. of Austin,
Texas, for professional engineering services to develop the schematic and 30% construction plans and
preliminary estimate for the extension of Rabbit Hill Road from Westinghouse Road southward to its
intersection with Oakmont Drive/Teravista Parkway in the amount of $196,000. - Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP Transportation Services Director.
Presented by Dryden - main contention at this point is what will we call it? We already have two
Oakmont's in the city- Round Rock is discussing renaming it to Mays but there is a gap right now and
so they will not name it Mays until that gap is filled. Round Rock is getting the ROW for the portion
along backside of the Bass Pro. Gonzalez - is there a signed agreement for Bass Pro yet? Brandenburg
- not yet Offer contingent upon naming of road and other factors. Not public record yet. Dryden -
gone through the scope of work - fair and reasonable price for the amount of work. Staff recommends
approval. Using the funds Round Rock is reimbursing from ROW agreement on the southern part
since we will agree to use that on the Oakmont design. Conner - Estimated length of roadway? -
answered by Dryden. It is a little less than 1 mile.
Motion by Gonzalez, seconded by Anderson to recommend approval. Approved 4-2-0 (Hesser &
Moulinet absent one vacant spot)
H. Discussion and possible action regarding the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ)
along Westinghouse Road - Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director Mark Thomas was not
present so Brandenburg presented the item. Gonzalez anything preventing us from extending to 130 -
Brandenburg - City limits. Gonzalez -just get a head of the game by having these set up. Hammerlun
- when is salamander day - Answered by Brandenburg Friday or Saturday. If listed as endangered -
changes things. NO ACTION Gonzalez - suggest Naming contest at the Schools let the kids name it.
Adjournment
Motion by Gonzales, seconded by Anderson to adjourn meeting. Adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Approved 4-2-0 (Hesser & Moulinet absent one vacant spot)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 PM.
Approved: Attest:
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Bill Connor - President Tommy GOnZ Vz — Secr ry
Jana R. Kern — Board Liaison