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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin 8_13_2002 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding. Council Present: Council Absent: Llorente Navarrette, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, All Council present Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Farley Snell, Ken Evans !! Staff Present: Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager; Jo- Christy Brown, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations; Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner; David Munk, City Engineer; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Carla Bourland, Human Resources Director; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Glenn Dishong, Water /Wastewater Services Manager; Mark Miller, Street Superintendent; Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief OEM 0 Called to order at 5:07 P.M. A Presentation from Texas Disposal System regarding services and costs Rundell told Council that the staff is recommending renewal of the TDS contract. She introduced Eddie Dick, President of TDS to explain the process and Ralph Wueller, Marketing Manager, and Ed Plummer, Manager in Georgetown. Dick gave a slide presentation to give Council an overview of the TDS service and contract originated in 1998. He reviewed suggested changes in service and rates, asking for the opportunity to earn additional years by meeting or exceeding the standards. He asked for an increase of 0.60 per home or 6.3% over the last two years, saying their insurance costs have increased even though their accident record is low. He said the commercial rates would be increased by 4 %. Rundell explained that the City has increased the return on investment and there needs to be money for the community clean -ups, storm clean up, brush grinding, and city departments using the collection station. She said the City will request $0.15 over the $0.60 rate charged by TDS. There was discussion. Council complimented TDS and Yantis noted that he is very pleased with the response from TDS during the storm clean -up. Pfiester asked TDS about toxic and hazardous waste. Dick said that toxic and hazardous waste are defined specifically by the Environmental Protection Association and passed to the State through TNRCC. He said TDS tries to make sure that no hazardous waste arrives at their landfill facility. He said there are random inspections of the truck contents and visual inspection of the material being placed in the landfill. Dick described the protections used at their landfill. He invited the Council to come to the TDS landfill on 348 acres. He said they have a wildlife preserve, pavillion, cabins and facilities to be used free of charge. He noted that the collection station here in Georgetown passed inspection with 100 %, the only facility in Texas to do so. City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 1 of 11 Pages Rundell noted that the contract would be brought to Council in September. 5:39 p.m. -- closed the workshop Executive Session 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. B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney: Pending Litigation Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00- 209 -C277 (277th District Court of Williamson County) Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City, Cause No. 00- 083 -C277 (277th District Court, Williamson County) City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00- 552 -C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County) Rivery Partners, Ltd. v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 01- 695 -C368 ( 368th Judicial District of Williamson County) Georgetown Healthcare v. Electa Oncology, Cause No. 01- 340 -C368 (368th District, Williamson County) Potential Litigation Code Enforcement Actions Legal Advice regarding agenda items C Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development Discussion of Economic Development Prospects D Sec.551.074 personnel matters Performance Review of Council- appointed employees Interim City Manager E Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property Purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property F Sec.551.086 competitive matters City Council 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 for under Section 551.086 Consideration and possible action to direct staff to address issues related to the dual service electric territory. Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations. Regular Sessio G Comments from the dais regarding the following items: Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience -- Mayor Gary Nelon Mayor Nelon gave a brief overview of council meeting procedure. Announcement of Vacancies on City Boards and Commissions -- Mayor Gary Nelon Alternate position on P & Z One on HARC One on Parks and Recreation Board Two on Convention and Visitors' Bureau H Announcements from City Manager Upcoming Events Labor Day Weekend Bluegrass Festival -- Labor Day Weekend behind San Gabriel Motel Late - Breaking Headlines I Report from Board Representative Lettie Lee, City of Georgetown Representative to the Williamson County and Cities Health District, to report to Council on a recent meeting regarding access to health care and other issues involving the Health District Lee told Council about the immunization clinics throughout the County having sufficient vaccine, and TIF grant allows the Health District to participate in bio hazard prevention sytems. She told Council that the West Nile Virus has been postively identified in Travis County. She suggested that the public notify the City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 2 of 11 Pages Health District of any dead birds, particularly blue jays and crows. She also suggested that everyone inspect their property and take care of standing water. She reported on having attended a meeting organized by the Williamson County Commissioners Court concerning access to healtcare services. She noted that 20% of the population of Williamson County is uninsured. J Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and /or Staff, if appropriate Dr. David Ramsey, 661 FM 971, regarding health insurance for the City of Georgetown employees. Dr. Ramsey said it is his opinion that it is not a good decision to exclusively limit the city employees to Scoff and White Insurance. He said the quality is not the issue, but access to care is the issue. He said "time off work" should have been considered in the proposal. He said this proposal will take dollars out of the community. He spoke about the "free sports clinic" and free access to healthcare for the indigent as being "priceless" qualities provided by local doctors. He said he is very disappointed and discouraged that the committee who made the decision was not well- informed and focused only on the premium issue. He said next year, the premium for Scott and White will become competitive. K Action from Executive Session There was no action from Executive Session. Statutory Consent Agenda L Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Council Workshop on Monday, July 22, and the Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2002 -- Sandra Lee, City Secretary M Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to accept the 2002 Tax Appraisal Roll for the City of Georgetown as presented by Deborah Hunt, Tax Assessor - Collector -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance & Administration Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, said the current process of appraising property is illegal. He spoke of his experiences with the Appraisal District. N Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution approving an agreement with Union State Bank to serve as the City's depository for the two years beginning September 1, 2002 -- Laurie Brewer, Comptroller and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, spoke to the Council about financing for the airport. O Consideration and possible action to accept the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which includes the Investment Report for both the City of Georgetown and Georgetown Traffic Enhancement Corporation GTEC) for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 -- Laurie Brewer, Comptroller and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, spoke to Council about the fact that he doesn't understand the City's methods for reporting. P Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to designate the Assistant City Manager as the local coordinator and to establish a Grievance Procedure in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 -- Laurie Brewer, Controller and Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager Q Consideration and possible action to approve the authorization for the Georgetown Public Library to sell donated rare or valuable books and surplus library card catalog cabinets on a -bay -- Eric Lashley, Library Services Director and Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager R Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution granting a petition for the annexation into the City of 4.25 acres, more or less, in the Frederick Foy Survey, that are the remaining portions of Neighborhood 16, located east of Sun City Boulevard and west of Dove Hollow Trail, to be known as Neighborhood 16 -3, Sun City Texas -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services S Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution granting a petition for the annexation into the City of 11.67 acres, more or less, in the Joseph P. Pulsifer Survey, located north of Spring Valley Road and City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 3 of 11 Pages east of the North San Gabriel River -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services T Consideration and possible action to request authority to accept program tools and equipment at no charge from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to implement the Lost Child Alert Technology Resource (LOCATER) program in Georgetown -- David Morgan, Chief of Police U Consideration and possible action to approve the payment for the emergency repair of the sewer main at 6th and Forest by H. Deck Construction, Inc. in the amount of $22,036.50 -- Glenn Dishong, Water/Wastewater Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations V Consideration of an additional authorization of expenditures to Matthew & Company in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for City Council video taping services, production of a television spot for the November sales tax election, and web text design for economic development and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Tom Yantis, interim City Manager W Consideration and possible action on a Vacation of a subdivision named Windridge Village, being 10.985 acres out of the William Addison Survey, as recorded in Cabinet J, Slides 62 - 63, of the Official Plat Records of Williamson County, Texas, located east of the intersection of Holly and 3rd Streets -- Melissa McCollum, Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services Motion by Smith, second by Evans to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 7 -0. X Consideration and possible action on funding allocations for contracted community /social services for 2002/2003 budget year -- Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager Yantis explained the process for receiving applications for funding for the community /social service allocations. He noted that the Council has approved a total of $140,000 for this funding. He said the agenda packet contains a proposal from Mayor Pro Tern Smith as a starting point for the decision. Harold McGraff for Stonehaven Senior Center said they are facing a shortfall of $14,000 out of a budget of 42,000. He said for years they have received $1000 per month and now that will be cut. Ann King, President of the Stonehaven Board said Stonehaven is a tremendous asset in her life and there are a large percentage of people who have no other social activity other than the programs at Stonehaven. She asked Council to continue to help them fund their activities. Jack Hunnicutt, Treasure of the Georgetown Community Clinic, thanked Council for their consideration. Beverly Robison of Caring Place said they serve approximately 4000 families in Georgetown. She gave statistics on the services provided every day at the Caring Place. Motion by Smith, second by Pfiester to propose the following funding allocations: $4,000 for CARTS, 39,000 for Caring Place, $50,000 for Community Clinic, $7,000 for GIVE, $7,000 for Georgetown Project, 4,000 for Habitat, $2,000 for Literacy Council, $10,000 for Stonehaven, $4,000 for W BCO, and $13,000 for Crisis Center. Motion by Snell, who read his proposal, as follows: $8,000 to CARTS; nothing to Caring Place; $51,210 to the Community Clinic; $17,000 to GIVE; $20,000 to the Georgetown Project; $4,000 to Habitat; $$3,500 to Literacy Council; $13,000 to Stonehaven; $5,000 to WBCO; and $18,000 to Crisis Center. Second by Evans. Vote on the amendment: Amendment failed 2 -5. (Navarrette, Noble, Pfiester, Smith and Sansing opposed) Motion by Navarrette, to amend Smith's proposal to return Carts to the $8,000 funding, keep Georgetown Project at $5,000, like last year; $12,000 to Stonehaven, like last year; with everything the same as in Smith's proposal except zero for Habitat and let them come back during the year with whatever request they might have. Motion failed due to lack of second. City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 4 of 11 Pages Smith explained that he feels funds should be provided for the most basic services which are food, shelter, and healthcare. He said he sees no reason why the Council can't say that the Caring Place money will go to food and shelter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Snell to give $8,000 to CARTS, $27,000 to Caring Place (not for capital funding), $50,000 to Community Clinic (as a fee for each Georgetown resident served), $10,000 to GIVE, 7,500 to Georgetown Project, zero to Habitat, $3,500 to Literacy Council, $12,000 to Stonehaven, $5,000 to WBCO, and $17,000 to Crisis Center. Motion by Noble, second by Pfiester to amend Pfiester's motion to put the $4,000 back in for Habitat by taking $1,000 from from Caring Place, $1,000 from Georgetown Project, and $2,000 from Crisis Center. The list was therefore modified to read: $8,000 to CARTS, $26,000 to Caring Place, $50,000 to Community Clinic, $10,000 to GIVE, $6500 to Georgetown Project, $4,000 to Habitat, $3,500 to Literacy Council, 12,000 to Stonehaven, $5,000 to WBCO, and $15,000 to Crisis Center, with the proviso that the $26,000 to Caring Place not be used for capital funding, and the $50,000 for Community Clinic be based on a fee - for - service with a cap at $50,000. Approved 7 -0. There was further discussion. Vote on motion as amended: Approved 7 -0. Y Consideration and possible action to appoint members to the Historic and Architectural Review Commission and the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill vacancies -- Mayor Gary Nelon Mayor proposed Len Lester. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to approve the elevation of Len Lester from Alternate to Regular Member. Approved 7 -0. Mayor advised that this would leave a vacancy in the alternate position. Mayor recommended elevating Richard Glasco to Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission, and moving Alternate, Harry Gibbs, Regular Member, leaving an alternate position vacant. Motion by Evans, second by Smith to approve the Mayor's recommendations. Approved 7 -0. Z Discussion and possible action regarding proposed amendments to the City Charter that will be submitted to the Voters of Georgetown -- Mayor Gary Nelon Judy Shepherd, 2918 Gabriel View, said she is was "appalled" at the resulting memo to Council after all the long hours spent on the Committee. She said she expected all of their work to be given to the Council. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, spoke against decisions made regarding the Georgetown Municipal Airport. Della Green, 1901 Vine Street, spoke to Council about the difference between a Charter Committee and a Charter Commission and her opinion of what the Council needs to do regarding the Charter changes. Renee Hanson, 1252 Austin Avenue, member of the Charter Committee, told Council that they worked very hard and she urged that the Council not rush into what should go before the voters and to consider all of the ramifications. She suggested that Council take some time to determine how the amendments should be worded. Mary Walker Chyle, 611 Meadowbrook Drive, member of the Charter Committee, told Council she took her charge very seriously. She suggested that the Council take time to consider the proposed changes and not rush into putting it on the November ballot. Nelon said the Council appreciates the countless hours of the Committee's work. He said the Council had been interested in moving on those issues that seemed to be important to act on as soon as possible. There were other comments. Council commended the Committee. Evans suggested waiting until the May Election in order to give time for Councl to consider adequately the work done by the Committee. Snell said he had been expecting a more leisurely approach to the Charter revisions. Smith said he was not aware of the difference between a Committee and a Commission. He said he thought the work of the Committee would go forward as a ballot proposition. He said he felt the Committee was also not informed as to what their charge was. There was further Council comment that the decision should be delayed. Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to postpone action on the Charter changes and offer a ballot of proposed commission members in May 2003. City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 5 of 11 Pages Motion by Evans, second by Noble to amend that there will be either a commission or amendments. Approved 7 -0. 0323MM 7:39 p.m. -- recessed 7:45 p.m. -- resumed AA Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to enter into the 2002 -03 City of Georgetown employee benefit contracts -- Carla Bourland, Human Resources Director Yantis explained that this is the annual reauthorization for the employee benefits. He noted that an employee committee was formed to review the proposals from the providers. He said they chose Scott and White Insurance and a new provider for dental coverage because the S & W proposal had the least cost increase in premiums. He said it is unfortunate that the majority of the employees will have to change physicians. He said not only would the City be paying more for employee coverage, the employees would have seen sizable increases in their premiums for spouse and family coverage, so the City was charged with making the best financial decision. He said the providers were asked for a proposal for alternative coverage but all three providers declined. He noted that Human Resources Director Carla Bourland and Hutch Hubby, the City's insurance consultant, are available for questions. Bourland explained the total difference in premiums per year and per month. Smith asked about the other provider, but it was explained that their network was smaller which would have still required changing doctors, and a change in plan design. There was explanation of "point of service" which is available now to City employees. Bourland noted that there are three representatives of Scott and White present for questions. Nelon confirmed with Hutch Hubby that there is no history that would show that Scott and White will increase their premiums next year. Evans asked if "self insurance" had been considered. Hubby said, last year, it was within 3% of a fully - insured plan, so they determined to go with fully- insured. There was further discussion. Dr. Chris Hearne, Internist at Scott and White Clinic in Georgetown, said he is happy to have the City's business but eympathizes with his fellow doctors who will be losing patients and with the employees who will be losing their familiar doctors. He said five of the six doctors at Scott and White Clinic in Georgetown own homes in Georgetown. He said 90 %+ of procedures can be handled at the clinic here in Georgetown. He said the doctors at Scott and White often use Georgetown Hospital. Smith asked Hearne if there is a relationship between the physicians and the administration of the Scott and White Plan. Hearne explained that the doctors are separate from the administration of the insurance plan. Noble asked and was assured that there are enough physicians to handle a good patient/doctor relationship. There were other comments from Council in favor of Scott and White. Dr. Valerian Chyle, 611 Meadowbrook Drive, said he was speaking as a resident of Georgetown and property owner. He said there is a lot of community effort to support the local businesses, but 80% to 90% of the local physicians will not be able to serve the City employees. He said sending the business out of town will have an economic effect on all of Georgetown. He noted how much time will be spent by patients traveling to Temple for procedures. He said he objects to the City using his tax dollars to reject 80% to 90% of the local physicans. Smith asked if employees would be able to choose to stay with their current plan at their own expense. Bourland said none of the providers would submit a plan that would enable that to happen. Motion by Noble, second by Snell to authorize the City Manager to sign with all of the proposed benefit providers. Evans said he thinks one of the worst things in he world is the loss of choice and he is sorry that is being taken away from the employees, but doesn't see how the City can do otherwise. Navarrette asked Yantis to review that 100% of dental coverage is covered for the employee and the Employee Assistance Program has been added back to the benefit package. Approved 7 -0. BB Consideration of a resolution regarding membership in the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for the purpose of comprehensive and coordinated regional transportation planning and policy Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services Polasek explained the item saying CAMPO invited Georgetown to join on a voluntary basis. He said the proposal was reviewed and approved by GTEC. Nelon said it is very important for Georgetown to be a part of this organization. Navarrette asked Polasek to explain any adverse effects. Polasek said there will be City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 6 of 11 Pages money involved and occasional delay in approving any of our State highway projects if our project is adjacent to any federally- funding project. Pfiester said membership in CAMPO will be a regional forecast planning tool. He said the "cons" are minimal, the "pros" are large. Motion by Snell, second by Evans to approve City of Georgetown membership in the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization ( CAMPO). Approved 7 -01 CC Consideration and possible action to vote to place adoption of the proposed tax rate on a future agenda and to set a public hearing on the proposed tax increase -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Rundell explained the item. She said this tax rate represents about a $16 increase annually. She said there will not be a public hearing required. She said it is necessary to state the motion as printed in the agenda item cover sheet. Yantis read the motion into the record as follows: Vote to place adoption of a tax rate of $0.30261 cents per $100 valuation, $0.20307 cents for Maintenance and Operation and $0.09954 cents for debt service, as an action item at September 10, 2002 regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 101 E. 7th Street, Georgetown, Texas. Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to so move. Smith noted that the $16 increase is "way below" what other entities in the area are doing. Evans suggested that this be advertised. Rundell noted that once again Georgetown will have the smallest tax rate in the area. Snell pointed out that the Council would not be meeting in the Council Chamber on September 10, so Yantis re -read the motion to state that the meeting would be held at the Sun City ballroom,, 2 Texas Drive, Georgetown, Texas. Motion by Snell, second by Pfiester to approve placing the adoption of the proposed tax rate on a future agenda. Approved 7 -0. DD Georgetown Municipal Airport 1. Presentation and review of Noise Exposure Map documents for the Georgetown Municipal Airport F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager Yantis explained that the City has completed the first part of the Noise Study, the Noise Exposure Maps. He introduced James Harris from Coffman Associates. Harris told Council the F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Study is designed to adress specific noise. He said his firm has been involved in Part 150 Noise Studies since the 1980's. He said there are federal guidelines as to how the study is done. He explained the procedure to be followed. He said 100's of these studies have been done across the country. He said the noise exposure maps must be approved by the FAA before the Noise Compatibility Program can be submitted for approval. Pfiester asked and Harris explained the noise contours. Harris said Part 150 does not require noise sampling. Pfiester confirmed the procedure for certifying the documents to the FAA. Yantis explained that what is being asked to be certified is that all of the planning process has been done according to the guidelines of the FAA. Pfiester confirmed that the contours can be re- calculated at some time in the future. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, told Council about the NTSB investigation of the latest air crash. He asked Harris to show where the 70 DB is located. Kathryn Heidemann, 407 Golden Oaks Drive, said it is inappropriate for Council to approve this before seeing the documents she provided. She suggested that the options are not viable, in her opinion. Penny Burt, 3803 Roble Grande Circle, said she first flew into Georgetown Airport 40 years ago when there was no residential development around it. She said if Coffman and Associates had done a report at that time, all of the development would surely not have happened. She said the Airport is a history of mistakes that should be resolved. She said the Part 150 is the prerequisite to another grant program for the Airport. She urged Council not to continue with the noise study. Elizabeth Hunter, 3805 Roble Grande Circle, said the Airport has grown in stages and at each stage it has exceeded the expected and predicted growth. She suggested that Council stop the study and not waste any more taxpayer dollars on the Airport. Nelon announced the Town Hall Meeting with Dave Fulton and others from the FAA on August 20 at Berry Creek Country Club at 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 7 of 11 Pages 2. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a Lease Agreement with Cannon Aviation Group for the City building and lot known as 304 Terminal Drive -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager Yantis explained the one -year leae with four one -year renewal options of the lease and an option for five years, so a total term of 10 years to receive a return on his investment of capital. Yantis directed Council to the lease page 5 Extension of Lease Term. 3.03 and said they will remove upon terms and conditions mutually agreeable to the Lessee and the Lessor." Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, told Council that they "give away" the public assets. Pfiester confirmed with Yantis that the Airport Board recommended that the Council lease the building to Cannon. James Cannon explained that the key terms of his proposal and lease were recommended by the Airport Advisory Board. He said the building has been vacant for over a year. He told Council and provided pictures to show that the renovations he will do to the building will exceed $10,000. Motion by Snell, second by Smith to authorize the Mayor to execute the proposed lease agreement. Pfiester noted that he was previously asked to recuse himself from voting on any issues regarding the Airport. He said he has received information from City Attorney Trish Carls and believes it is not a conflict for him to vote on this item. Sansing said if the building is in bad shape, it ought to be torn down and left as blank ground. Yantis said there is a provision in the lease, that if the building is found to be in such bad shape, the building could be replaced at the cost of the lessee. There was further discussion. Approved 6A. ( Sansing opposed) 3. Consideration and possible action on the process to select a consultant for the design of the Air Traffic Control Tower at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager Yantis explained the item saying that this is the same item that he presented at the last meeting. He said there are three consultants that have submitted proposals to do the designs. Snell confirmed that the City is not obligated to the TXDOT /FAA to continue forward on the control tower. Snell said he would like to have more workshops on the subject before making a decision. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, said when he was at the Airport yesterday for four hours there were only two airplanes. major runway at Georgetown Airport He said he doesn't think a tower is necessary. Jane Winkler, 129 Hazeltine, private pilot, said the airport means a great deal to her. She said she is also aware that Georgetown has been designated as a reliever airport for Austin. She said the major runway at Georgetown Airport goes over two schools. She said a tower will cause Georgetown to be more attractive as a reliever airport. She asked Council to vote "no" on a control tower. Elizabeth Hunter, 3805 Roble Grande Circle, noted that three of the Council were not at the last meeting. She said she had given the Council a handout about the email she sent to the newspaper. She provided handouts to the Mayor, Navarrette and Snell. Penny Burt, 3803 Roble Grande Circle, said the City has gotten into a problem at the Airport by increments. She said that Dave Fulton last night said that a tower would allow Georgetown to make huge increases in operations. She said it it would make sense to expand in a commercial /industrial district, since the Georgetown Airport is in a "stranglehold" of houses and schools, that does not make sense. She suggested that Council look at cities that have airports that are surrounded by residential areas, such as Naples, Florida. Myrna Cogan, 319 Champions Drive, said that two years ago the activities at the Georgetown Airport were significantly lower than they are today. She suggested Council establish a Blue Ribbon Commission to assist the City in handling the airport issues. She asked Council not to build a tower. She asked Council to not accept any future grants. John Cogan, 319 Champions Drive, said there is no safety study to show that a tower is needed. He asked Council not to vote for the tower. City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 8 of 11 Pages Susan Campbell, 311 Champions Drive, urged that the City accept no more grants, allow no further construction that would make the airport more attractive, and charge enough fees to make the airport self - sustainable. She urged Council not to approve the tower. Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to defer this issue until the next Council Meeting. He suggested that any Councilmembers who have not made up their mind that this is a safety issue take a flight and see what air traffic is really like. There were Council comments about whether to defer. Approved 5 -2. (Noble and Smith opposed) 4. Consideration and possible action to approve the membership of the Airport Security Subcommittee as submitted by the Airport Advisory Board -- Jerry Fye, Chair of the Airport Advisory Board and Mayor Gary Nelon Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, said he had previously given the Council information about an airport security problem and gave them suggestions on how it could be taken care of for free. He said he has now received a letter from the Airport Manager saying that there have been break -ins. Motion by Navarrette, second by Pfiester to appoint the members to the subcommittee. Smith asked for the time period for the subcommittee. Navarrette said he assumed that the Airport Advisory Board would give the Subcommitte a charge and a finite time to operate. Pfiester asked and Tim Sullivan responded that the purpose of the Subcommittee is to determine what can be done about security and estimated the time period to be less than a year. He said the meetings would be open to the public. Vote on the Motion: Approved 5 -2. (Noble and Sansing opposed) EE Item Referred from the Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board Consideration and possible action to award the bid for concrete poles to Newmark International, Inc. -- Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Mayben explained the item, saying the total cost of the poles is $73,000. He said the developer, Quorum Properties will pay 54,000, the difference between the cost of wood poles and concrete poles. Motion by Evans, second by Noble to approve the award of bid. Approved 7 -0. FF Second Readings 1. Second Reading of an ordinance adding Section 2.36.020 to the Georgetown Code of Ordinances to address the applicability of 9.01 of the City Charter (regarding nepotism) to appointments to advisory commissions, committees and boards -- Councilmember Farley Snell Yantis read the caption only on second reading. Penny Burt, 3803 Roble Grande thanked everyone who serves in problem with Don serving on the items that could effect Don's bus the ordinance that would include interest. Circle, thanked Sam and Don Pfiester for their service and any capacity doing the public's work. She said she doesn't see a Airport Advisory Board, but sees a problem when Sam votes on iness at the Airport. She asked that Council add a provision to a relationship of the third degree as well as a substantial financial Snell asked Burt to respond whether her interests are served by the State law. She said she thinks Council should take a most conservative approach and include the third degree relationship. Della Green, 1901 Vine Street, cautioned the Council to be careful. She said she doesn't understand why Pfiester is recusing himself from voting on a nepotism issue. Motion by Evans, second by Navarrette to approve Ordinance No. 2002 -47. Approved 6 -1 -0. Noble opposed, Pfiester abstained) 2. Second reading of an ordinance rezoning from A, Agricultural to R -P, Residential Planned, or City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 9 of 11 Pages more restrictive district for a 29.90 acre tract in the Burrell Eaves, the Frederick Foy, and the Daniel Monroe Surveys, to be known as Sun City Georgetown, Neighborhood Thirty -Four, located along Sun City Boulevard -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services Ray read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve Ordinance No. 200248. Approved 7 -0. GG First Readings 1. First reading of an ordinance to add Chapter 4.42 "Municipal Court Collection Service and Fee" relating to the City's authority to contract for the collection of debts to be paid to Municipal Court and to charge an additional fee for the collection of debts -- Cathy Leloux, Municipal Court Clerk and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Rundell read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Navarrette to approve on first reading. Navarrette clarified that the additional fee would be charged to people who have not satisfied their warrants for 90 days. Approved 7 -0. 2. First reading of an ordinance repealing the existing chapter 13.16 of the City of Georgetown code of ordinances, and adopting a new chapter 13.16 of the code of ordinances relating to the Drought Contingency Plan -- Glenn Dishong, Water/Wastewater Service Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Dishong noted that the existing ordinance was developed 18 years ago, the system has changed since then, and the TNRCC has required that the ordinance be updated. He read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve on first reading. Approved 7 -0. 3. First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.16 of the Code of Ordinances to establish No Parking zones on Tenth Street, between Ash and Elm Streets; directing the City Manager to erect appropriate signs indicating such zones -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations Miller read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Evans, second by Navarrette to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7 -0. 4. First reading of an ordinance amending the Georgetown Code of Ordinances, Section 12.10.160.A.12, related to the prohibition of signs within ten feet of the public way -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief Lincoln explained the reason for the ordinance and read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Smith to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 5 -2. (Noble and Sansing opposed) 5. First reading on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 34.55 acres, more or less, in the Burrell Eaves Survey, located north Sun City Boulevard, to be known as Neighborhood 14 A & B, Sun City Texas -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services Polasek noted that the required public hearings have been held. He read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Noble, second by Evans to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7 -0. 6. First reading on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 1.02 acres, more or less, in the Williams Addison Survey, located at the southeast corner of Summercrest Subdivision, to be known as Summercrest Water Quality Pond -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services Polasek said the technicalities have been worked out on this item and the annexation is gong City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 10 of 11 Pages forward. He read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Pfiester, second by Smith to approve on first reading. Approved 7 -0. The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 PM. Approved Mayon 'ary Nelon City Council Meeting Minutes /August 13, 2002 Page 11 of 11 Pages V ity Secretary Sandra Lee