HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_03.18.2015Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, March 18, 2015.
Board Members Present:
Bill Connor, John Hesser, Jerry Hammerlun, Tommy Gonzalez, Leo Wood, Tom Crawford, Joe
Pondrom
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Bill Dryden, Nat Waggoner, Micki Rundell, Bri
Chapman
Others Present: Matt Loeschman — Wilco Sun
1. 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. Jim Briggs called the regular GTEC meeting to order on Wednesday
March 18, 2015 at 3:30 PM
Moved to Item "F"
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: Senate Bill 5 is a transportation finding bill that has made
it through the Senate and is at the House Committee level. Senate Bill 5 is a bill that would take
the majority of the vehicle sales tax and dedicate it to transportation projects. This Bill would
require an election /constitutional amendment to be approved and would provide an estimated
$2 billion a year towards transportation projects. The way the Bill is drafted it is to reduce debt
and to be used for non -toll projects.
D. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines. — Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICD, Transportation Services Director
E. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial report
for February 2015. — Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer, COG, Finance Manager
Moved to item "K"
Legislative Regular Agenda
F. Consideration and possible action to appoint a Board President consistent with Section 3.02 of
the GTEC Bylaws. - Jim Briggs, General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion by Gonzales second by Hammerlun to keep current President - Bill Connor. Approved
Unanimous 7-0
G. Consideration and possible action to appoint a Board Vice - President consistent with Section
3.02 of the GTEC Bylaws. - Jim Briggs, General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion by Wood second by Gonzalez to elect Tom Crawford as Vice President. Approved
Unanimous 7-0
H. Consideration and possible action to appoint a Board Secretary consistent with Section 3.02 of
the GTEC Bylaws. - Jim Briggs, General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion by Gonzalez second by Hammerlun to elect Joe Pondrom as Secretary. Approved
Unanimous 7-0
I. Review and possible action related the Day and Time of GTEC Board Meetings. - Jim Briggs,
General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion Gonzales second by Crawford to keep the day and time of the GTEC Board meetings
the same (third Wednesday at 3:30 PM). Approved Unanimous 7-0
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GTEC Board
meeting held January 21, 2015. - Jim Briggs, General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion by Gonzalez second by Hesser to approve the minutes as presented. Approved
Unanimous 7-0
Moved up to Item "B"
Mr. Connor left the meeting due to a Conflict of Interest 3:57 PM
K. Consideration and possible action to approve Task Order BGE -15-001 with Brown and Gay
Engineers, Inc., of Austin, TX, for professional engineering services related design and
preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates for the widening and reconstruction of
Airport Road from Lakeway Drive to Aviation Drive, inclusive of intersection improvements at
Lakeway Drive and 135 Southbound Frontage Road improvements in the amount of
$485,700.00. - Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer, Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director and Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Polasek stated that this task order is for an approved GTEC project - Pecan Center Commercial
development. This will be a retail and employment center type development. The City will be
responsible for the offsite transportation which will include:
Intersection at Lakeway Dr. and Airport
• Improvement funded by GTEC
• Developer to provide ROW including for future expansion of Airport Rd.
Airport Rd Improvements
• Required for future Phase 2
• Actual amount of ROW needed will be determined in the future
IH 35 South Frontage Rd.
• City agrees to coordinate with TxDOT & developer to build the excel/deceleration lanes
on the frontage road directly in front of Phase 1 once Phase 1 of the project has been
built or is substantially complete
® Future anticipated GTEC funding (estimated $500,000)
• Developer will provide ROW/easements as needed
Onsite Transportation
0 All internal road/roadways with Phase 1 are funded by developer
Motion by Gonzalez second by Pondrom to approve task order BGE 15-001 in the amount of
$485,700.00. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Connor absent)
Mr. Conner returned to meeting 4:11 PM
L. Consideration and possible action for approval of the 2015/2016 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP). — Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, and Nat
Waggoner, PMP 12, Transportation Analyst.
Polasek explained to the Board the process and projects on the 2015/16 TIP List. Motion by
Gonzalez second by Hammerlun to approve the 2015/16 TIP. Approved Unanimous 7-0
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Motion by Crawford second by Gonzalez to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 4:30 PM
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Approved: Attest:
Bill Connor - President foe Pondrom — Secretary
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Jana R. Kern — Board Liaison