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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GVPID_02.12.2018City of Georgetown, Texas Georgetown Village Public Improvement District Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Monday, February 12, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. West Side Service Center located at 5501 Williams Dr. Georgetown, TX 78633 Members present: Melinda Marler, Chair; Richard Harrison; Brian Ortego, Vice -Chair; Marlene McMichael; and Katie Porter; Gary Newman, Developer Rep; and Penny Evans, Developer Rep Members Absent: Norma Baker, Alternate; Cara McKinney, Alternate Staff present: Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities; Eric Nuner, Asst. Parks Director; Octavio Garza, Public Works Director; Paul Diaz, Budget Manager and Karen Frost, Planning Specialist. The meeting was called to order by Chair Marler at 6:02 p.m. She acknowledged that this would be Ortego and Harrison's last meeting serving on the Board. Their terms are ending and their good work was appreciated. A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2017 regular meeting. Motion by Newman, second by Harrison to approve the minutes with correction of Alex Hayes name spelling. Approved 7 — 0. B. Presentation of the Georgetown Village Public Improvement District (GVPID) monthly financial reports for the month of January 2018. LaMar Kemp, Accountant Diaz, in Kemp's absence, reported that the majority (83%) of the assessments have been collected by Williamson County. They expect to have the remainder by the end of March. Expenses look good and the end of year amount that is being carried over to the budget is shown as $677,000 but is closer to $713,000. The next budget discussions will begin again in April/May. Kemp will send a budget calendar for the next meeting. C. Presentation and discussion on Georgetown Village Public Improvement District landscape, amenity, and wayfinding signage masterplan. Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Travis Crowe, with Covey Landscaping explained they began the process this month by taking an inventory of the open spaces and landscaping currently being used in the Village. The consultants are considering community, continuity, functionality and maintenance — all principals that are used in review of all city parks. They are reviewing all the parks and will make recommendations on what needs to be done to bring them all up to the same standards. They are working on not only what it would cost to upgrade the parks, but the five year plan for maintenance. The board members discussed the trails and sidewalk system and expressed views that there would be a cost break of not adding or upgrading trail signage, but to have an online application and to have trail maps at the trail heads. It was felt that any signage installed would be obsolete within a few years. Georgetown Village PID Page 1 of 2 Meeting: January 8, 2018 Commissioners made suggestions of upgrading the Shell Road landscaping, including irrigation, to make the entire community look better. They discussed that Shell Road will eventually be widened so the PID should not suggest spending too much money on those improvements. The consultants will bring back a list of items that the board can review and discuss. Public Wishing to Address the Board: Michael Charles, 244 Beretta Circle, offered appreciation to Ortego for assistance in Section 9. He asked the Board to look at the pocket parks and the survey results which did not include signage. He asked that the board be consistent when choosing amenities and to make sure that all neighborhoods receive the same amenities. Board member McMichael asked for additional fire ant treatment, which is needed as a result of the recent rains. Board member Evans reported that the Section 9 HOA had a meeting and they looked at money available for a neighborhood pool. It does not look like there is enough money for that project so they are considering other options. D. Developer's Update - Gary Newman Newman reported the Concept Plan for the second section of the Village has not changed. They are currently talking to builders for purchase of the lots. They are working on a new PID, which will be structured differently than this existing PID. The first step in adding the new PID will be annexation into the city limits, then having a PUD rezoning. He thinks that annexation should begin in May through July. Newman also reported that trails in the new sections will be built of concrete because of more drainage areas in those neighborhoods. He reported there are 22 caves in the new section and they are working with TCEQ to insure they are protected. Adjournment Motion by Newman to adjourn. Second by McMichael. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m. Approved, Melinda Marler, hair Georgetown Village PID Meeting: January 8, 2018 Page 2 of 2