HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda_LTF_09.08.2022Notice of Meeting for the
L egislativ e Task F orce
of the City of Georgetown
September 8, 2022 at 5:30 P M
at Williamson Conference Room - Georgetown Municipal Complex: 300 I ndustrial Av e
#1 Georgetown, T X 78626
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L egislativ e Regular Agenda
B C all to O rder -- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental R elations Manager
C R oll C all - Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental R elations Manager
D C ons ideration and possible approval of the minutes of the Augus t 11, 2022 and Augus t 25, 2022 meetings
- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental R elations Manager
E P resentation and dis cus s ion regarding F inance, Water, Electric, and P olic e – Ariel Traub,
Intergovernmental R elations Manager; Leigh Wallace, F inanc e Direc tor; C hels ea S olomon, Water Utility
Direc tor; Daniel Bethapudi, G eneral Manager of Elec tric Utilities; C ory Tchida, P olice C hief
Adjournment
Ce rtificate of Posting
I, R obyn Densmore, C ity S ecretary for the C ity of G eorgetown, Texas, do hereby c ertify that this Notic e of
Meeting was posted at C ity Hall, 808 Martin Luther King Jr. S treet, G eorgetown, T X 78626, a plac e readily
acc es s ible to the general public as required by law, on the _____ day of _________________, 2022, at
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__________, and remained s o posted for at leas t 72 c ontinuous hours prec eding the s cheduled time of said
meeting.
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R obyn Dens more, C ity S ec retary
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City of Georgetown, Texas
Legislative Task Force
September 8, 2022
S UB J E C T:
C onsideration and pos s ible approval of the minutes of the August 11, 2022 and August 25, 2022 meetings -
Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental R elations Manager
IT E M S UMMARY:
F IN AN C IAL IMPAC T:
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S UB MIT T E D B Y:
Karen F ros t, As s is tant C ity S ec retary
AT TAC H ME N T S:
Description Type
Minutes _Legis TF_08.11.2022 Backup Material
Minutes _Legis TF_08.25.2022 Backup Material
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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Legislative Task Force of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, August 11, 2022
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined
under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon
request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled
meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Georgetown,
TX 78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
David Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Members in attendance: Wendy Cash, Nosa
Asowata, Christine Tomaszewski, David Valdez, Laura Klein Plunkett, Chere Heintzman, Robert
Case, Paul Secord, Gordon Pierce, and Dawn Korman
Absent – Chad Holz, Larry Raper, Michael J Walton, Michael Price, PJ Stevens, Scott Macmurdo
Staff in Attendance: David Morgan, City Manager; Kim McAuliffe, Interim Economic
Development Director; John Sullivan; Fire Chief; Sally Miculek; Library Director; and Ariel
Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager (virtually)
Guests in Attendance: None
Regular Session
B Call to Order- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
David Morgan called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
C Roll Call – Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
David Morgan initiated introductions of members present
D Presentation and discussion regarding Economic Development, Arts & Culture, The
Georgetown Public Library, & The Fire Department – Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental
Relations Manager; Kim McAuliffe, Interim Economic Development Director; Amanda Still,
Arts & Culture Coordinator; Sally Miculek, Director of the Georgetown Public Library; and
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Kim McAuliffe presented on Economic Development & Arts and Culture legislative
outlook. Provided examples of projects we have used economic development incentives
on. Referenced the Comptroller as a resource that houses economic development deals
that cities across the state make. Discussed HOT funds dedicated for the arts.
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Sally Miculek presented on the Georgetown Public Library and legislative issues to
note. Discussed examples of projects/initiatives that the library uses grant funds for.
Answered a question regarding Friends of Library – do they hinder our ability to get
grants? The answer was no, they are very helpful in the effort by initiating letter
writing campaigns and showing their support.
John Sullivan presented on the Georgetown Fire Department and discussed challenges
with hiring talent, salary comparisons from surrounding areas, and legislative outlook
for the Texas 88th session.
No action was made at this meeting.
Adjournment
David Morgan adjourned the meeting at 6: 38 p.m.
Approved by the Legislative Task Force on ________________________________________
Date
_____________________________ ______________________________
Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager David Morgan, City Manager
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Minutes of a Meeting of the
Legislative Task Force of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Thursday, August 25, 2022
The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined
under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon
request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled
meeting date, at (512) 930-3652 or City Hall at 808 Martin Luther King Jr. Street, Georgetown,
TX 78626 for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Ariel Traub called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Members in attendance: Wendy Cash, Nosa
Asowata, Christine Tomaszewski, David Valdez, Laura Klein Plunkett, Chere Heintzman, Robert
Case, Paul Secord, Gordon Pierce, and Dawn Korman
Absent – Chad Holz, Larry Raper, Michael J Walton, Michael Price, PJ Stevens, Scott Macmurdo
Staff in Attendance: David Morgan, City Manager; Nick Woolery; Assistant City Manager; Ariel
Traub; Intergovernmental Relations Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; and Kimberly
Garrett; Parks & Recreation Director
Guests in Attendance: None
Regular Session
B Call to Order- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
Ariel Traub called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM
C Roll Call – Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
Ariel Initiated introductions of members and presenters present
D Consideration and possible approval of the minutes of the August 11, 2022 Legislative Task Force
meeting -- Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager
There was one correction to the minutes regarding Task Force attendance – Gordon Pierce’s name was
removed from absent to present.
E Presentation and discussion regarding Planning and Parks – Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations
Manager; Sofia Nelson, Planning Director; and Kimberly Garrett, Parks & Recreation Director
Sofia Nelson presented on multiple topics including past legislation that has impacted the city such as
shot clock legislation and the role that the Planning & Zoning Commission plays in that process.
Annexation and tree ordinances were also discussed. Members had questions regarding the process of
annexation as well as services available to the ETJ versus within city limits.
Kimberly Garrett discussed the role that Parks & Recreation plays within the City of Georgetown.
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She explained the sporting goods tax and how that is used to benefit parks across the state.
F Consideration and possible action regarding the 88th Texas State Legislative Agenda – Ariel Traub,
Intergovernmental Relations Manager
No action regarding the state legislative agenda was taken at this meeting. The Task Force
voted to hold an additional meeting to focus solely on the state legislative agenda after all
presentations have been made.
Adjournment
Ariel Traub adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.
Approved by the Legislative Task Force on ________________________________________
Date
_____________________________ ______________________________
Ariel Traub, Intergovernmental Relations Manager David Morgan, City Manager
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