HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda CC 01.12.2010 WorkshopNotice of Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
JANUARY 12, 2010
The Georgetown City Council will meet on JANUARY 12, 2010 at 4:00 P.M. at the Council Chambers at
101 E. 7th Street
If you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
Policy Development/Review Workshop -
A Presentation and action on a Southwestern University Electric Service Agreement
B Workshop discussion and possible action regarding the questions to be used in conducting the 2010 City
of Georgetown Quality of Life Survey -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session.
C Sec 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
1. Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney
has a duty to advise the City Council, including this week's agenda items
2. To discuss with the City Attorney potential litigation as it pertains to W.W. Laubach
D Sec 551.072: Deliberation about Real Property
1. Discuss the value of land as it pertains to the acquisitionof land for easements or right of way -- Mark
Sokolow, City Attorney
2. Discuss the value of land as it pertains to the acquisition of a 20' (0.710 acre) permanent water line
easement and a 25' (39,123 square foot) temporary construction easement) from James C. Niemann in
connection with the 2006 Annexation Utility Improvements Project -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations and Thomas R. Benz, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
E Sec.551.074: Personnel Matters
To discuss with the City Attorney his duties and responsibilities as it pertains to supervising outside
litigation and transactional attorneys as well as the municipal prosecutor and his recommendations
thereon -- Mark Sokolow, City Attorney
F Sec.551.086: Competitive Matters
- Southwestern University Electric Service Agreement
Adjournment
Certificate of Posting
I, Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Hall, 113 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on the _____ day of _________________, 2009, at __________, and remained so posted for at least
72 continuous hours preceding the scheduled time of said meeting.
__________________________________
Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2010
SUBJECT:
Presentation and action on a Southwestern University Electric Service Agreement
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Cover Memo
Item # A
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2010
SUBJECT:
Workshop discussion and possible action regarding the questions to be used in conducting the 2010 City of
Georgetown Quality of Life Survey -- Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
ITEM SUMMARY:
National Service Research (NSR) will be conducting the 2010 City of Georgetown Quality of Life
Survey. This will be the 5th bi-annual survey the City has undertaken, and the first survey conducted by
NSR. The purpose of the survey is to provide direct citizen feedback on basic services and programs that the
City provides. It helps the organization determine the success or failure of using tax dollars. Surveys in
general are the primary method that cities use to garner community feedback and input on citywide issues.
The 2010 Survey will comprise of approximately 50+ questions that will provide information in such areas
as:
§ what is important to the citizens
§ top issues facing the community
§ transportation issues
§ economic development priorities
§ value of tax dollars for services provided
§ ratings for customer service
§ quality and value of utility services
§ where do residents shop for services
§ where do residents get information about the City and its services
The information gained will be a tool for the Council in setting priorities for the 2010/11 budget. Even
though this is the first time NSR has conducted the City’s survey, the data collected will be compatible and
comparable to the City’s previous four surveys. The City will still be able to identify trends and know if
programs and projects done over the past years have had an impact to the community, and also provide the
City with on-going benchmark information to measure areas of success and areas for improvement.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Once the script is finalized, NSR will conduct the survey, currently scheduled for the late January/early
February. Survey results will be presented at the March 9 Council workshop.
COMMENTS:
The survey questions are being updated to include comments from the General Governement and Finance
Subcommittee meeting on Tuesday, January 5, then shared with NSR. The revised survey questions will
then be sent to Council members electronically, as well as be available on the dais and on the City's web site
no later than Friday, January 8
Andrea Thomas, owner of NSR will be at this Council workshop to provide additional insight to the survey
process, as well as, to answer any questions the Council may have and to help clarify any of the survey
questions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer
Cover Memo
Item # B
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2010
SUBJECT:
Sec 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
1. Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has
a duty to advise the City Council, including this week's agenda items
2. To discuss with the City Attorney potential litigation as it pertains to W.W. Laubach
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary
Cover Memo
Item # C
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2010
SUBJECT:
Sec 551.072: Deliberation about Real Property
1. Discuss the value of land as it pertains to the acquisitionof land for easements or right of way -- Mark
Sokolow, City Attorney
2. Discuss the value of land as it pertains to the acquisition of a 20' (0.710 acre) permanent water line
easement and a 25' (39,123 square foot) temporary construction easement) from James C. Niemann in
connection with the 2006 Annexation Utility Improvements Project -- Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager
for Utility Operations and Thomas R. Benz, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary
Cover Memo
Item # D
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2010
SUBJECT:
Sec.551.074: Personnel Matters
To discuss with the City Attorney his duties and responsibilities as it pertains to supervising outside litigation
and transactional attorneys as well as the municipal prosecutor and his recommendations thereon -- Mark
Sokolow, City Attorney
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary
Cover Memo
Item # E
City of Georgetown, Texas
January 12, 2010
SUBJECT:
Sec.551.086: Competitive Matters
- Southwestern University Electric Service Agreement
ITEM SUMMARY:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
SUBMITTED BY:
Jessica Hamilton, City Secretary
Cover Memo
Item # F