HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_08.16.2017Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, August 16. 2017
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Board Members Present: Jay Warren — President, John Hesser — Vice President, Joe Pondrom —
Secretary, Al Hajka, Leo Wood, Rachel Jonrowe
Board Members Absent: Colin McGahey,
Staff Present: David Morgan, Wayne Reed, Mike Babin, Jana Kern, Wes Wright, Octavio Garza,
Leigh Wallace, Laurie Brewer, Michaela Dollar, Travis Baird, Paul Diaz
Others Present: Jeff Parker — Citizen, Phil Duprey — FTC Architects, Kristina Silcocks - Gardere
Minutes
Regular Session
A. Call to Order: Mr. Jay Warren called the regular GTEC Board meeting to order on Wednesday,
August 16, 2017 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: There were no updates at this time.
D. Project Updates — Wesley Wright P.E., Systems Engineering Director
E. Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial report
for July 2017. — Leigh Wallace, Finance Director, COG, Finance Manager, GTEC.
Legislative Regular Agenda
F. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the special GTEC Board
meeting held July 19, 2017. — David Morgan, General Manager, GTEC Board
Motion by Wood second by Pondrom to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 6-1(McGahey absent)
Mr. Warren asked if there was anyone in the audience wishing to speak. Seeing none
we will now close the public hearing.
Motion by Pondrom second by Hajka to close the public hearing. Approved 6-1
(McGahey absent). Public Hearing closed at 3:47 PM
Moved into Executive Session at 3:48 PM
H. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes, Annotated, the item listed below will be discussed in closed session and
is subject to action in the regular session.
SEC 551.072 Deliberation Regarding Real Property
Parcel l (NEC of Lakeway Dr. and Airport Road), Parcel 3 (2301 Airport Road),
Parcel 4 (SEC Airport Road and Aviation Dr.), and Parcel 6 (106 Halmar Cove),
Discussion of Appraisals and Terms of an Initial Offer, Airport Road
Improvement Project.
■ Weir Property (NL of 2243/Leander Road West of Riverview Drive), Discussion
regarding mediation and possible settlement, Southwest Bypass Project.
• Parcel 15 (1603 Northwest Boulevard), Discussion of an Appraisal and Amended
Offer, Rivery Boulevard Extension Project.
Returned to Regular Session at 4:39 PM
I. Action from Executive Session:
1. Motion by Pondrom second by Hesser to recommend, on the terms discussed in
executive session: (1) the approval of the appraisals, (2) authorization to make initial
offers for the purchase of real property, and (3) authorization to purchase real
property for said offer amounts plus closing costs, for Parcel 1 (NE Corner of
Airport Rd. and Lakeway Dr.), Parcel 3 (2301 Airport Rd.), Parcel 4 (SE Corner of
Airport Rd. and Aviation Dr.), and Parcel 6 (106 Halmar Cove), in connection with the
Airport Road Project. Approved 6-1 (McGahey absent)
2. Motion Pondrom second by Wood to recommend settlement authority of
Cause # 15-1180-CC4, City of Georgetown, Texas vs. A.C. Weir Properties, Ltd., et al,
filed in the County Court at Law #4 of Williamson County, Texas, on the terms
discussed in Executive Session for the Southwest Bypass Project. Approved 6-1
(McGahey absent)
3. Motion by Pondrom second by Hesser to recommend, on the terms discussed in
executive session: (1) the approval of the updated appraisal, (2) authorization to make
an amended initial offer for the purchase of real property, and (3) authorization to
purchase real property for said offer amount plus closing costs, for Parcel 15, located at
1603 Northwest Boulevard, in connection with the Rivery Boulevard Project. Approved
6-1 (McGahey absent)
Adjournment
Motion by Jonrowe second by Pondrom to adjourn meeting. Approved 6-1 (McGahey
absent). Meeting adjourned at 4:41 PM.
Adjournment
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Jana R. Kern - Board Liaison