HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_05.20.2015Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday, May 20, 2015.
Board Members Present: Bill Connor- President, Tom Crawford — Vice President, Joe Pondrom-
Secretary, John Hesser, Tommy Gonzalez, Leo Wood,
Board Members Absent: Jerry Hammerlun
Staff Present: David Morgan, Jim Briggs, Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Nat Waggoner, Bill Dryden, Bridget;
Chapman, Micki Rundell, La'Mar Kemp, Mike Babin, Mark Miller
Others Present: Ben Lake — Steger Bizzell, Jennifer Douglas — Specialized Public Finance
Minutes
Regular Session
A. Call to Order - Mr. Bill Connor called the regular GTEC Board Meeting to order on Wednesday,
May 20, 2015 at 3:30 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: TxDOT has started two corridor studies - 30% schematic
for Leander Rd & SH 29. The Leander Road project will begin at the bridge at IH35 will go to
183A. SH 29 Project will be from Haven Lane to SH 95. TxDOT is also on the process of
releasing engineering design for some of the IH 35 programs. Their top priority in Georgetown
is Williams Drive intersection and the improvements around that. Their next priority could
possibly be the SH 29 intersection.
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 April 2015. — Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer, COG, Finance Manager
Legislative Regular Agenda
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GTEC Board
meeting held April 15, 2015. — David Morgan, General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pondrorn to approve the minutes, as stated. Approved
unanimously 6-0 (Hammerlun absent)
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Construction Contract with Joe Bland
Construction, LP, of Austin, TX, for the widening of Snead Drive from Southeast Inner Loop to
Airborn Circle, and additional water and wastewater improvements in the amount of
$1,829,928.00. — Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer, Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director, and Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director.
Dryden stated that this project was found eligible in 2009. Dryden went on to explain the
project. Gonzalez asked if this would take care of the drainage issue and was confirmed that it
would. Polasek and Rundell explained to the Board the Fund sources for this project. Motion by
Gonzalez second by Wood to approve construction contract with Joe Bland Construction in the
amount of $1,829,928.00 and noting the line item changes. Approved unanimously 6-0
(Hammerlun absent)
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a "Resolution of the Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) for Series 2015 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds"- Micki
Rundell, CFO, Finance Manager
Rundell explained the item to the Board. Motion by Crawford second by Pondrom to approve
Resolution of the GTEC for Series 2015 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds. Approved
unanimously 6-0 (Hammerlun absent)
I. Consideration and possible action to authorize payment to Williamson County for
reimbursement of previously allocated funds for Williams Drive improvements in the amount
of $915,891. Micki Rundell, CFO
Rundell stated that she was not at the last meeting but there were some issues/questions that
came up and it is her understanding that information was sent out to the Board to clear up these
issues/questions. All present Board members were in agreement. Motion by Wood second by
Crawford to take it off the table. Approved unanimously 6-0 (Hammerlun absent). Motion by
Wood second by Pondrom to authorize payment to Williamson County in the amount of
$915,891.00. Approved unanimously 6-0 (Hammerlun absent)
Adjournment
Motion by Pondrom second by Crawford to adjourn meeting. Approved unanimously 6-0
(Hammerlun absent) Meeting Adjourned at 4:24 PM
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 PM.
Approved: Attest:
Bill Connor - President Joe Pondrom - Secretary
Jana R. Kern - Board Liaison