HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_11.11.2002Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, November 11, 2002
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Monday, November 11, 2002.
Board Members Present:
Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans, Jack Noble, Doug Smith, Mary Louise Poquette, Bill Masterson (arrived at 2:15
p.m., )
Board Members Absent:
Paulette Taylor
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Paul Brandenburg, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Terri Calhoun, Ed Polasek, Barbara
Lake, Laura Wilkins, Mark Miller, Mike Stasny, John Aldridge , David Munk, Joel Weaver
Others Present: Dave Marsh and Paul Hamilton, Keith Hall, Julie Morrison CARTS , Charlie Crossfield
(representing Williamson County)
Minutes
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 2:00 P.M. by Sam Pfiester
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held A.
Monday, October 14, 2002. Tom Yantis
DISCUSSION: NONEo
ACTION: Motion by Smith, Second by Evans to approve minutes. Approved 5-0 (Masterson o
not present for this vote – Taylor absent)
Presentation of the October 31, 2002 Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) B.
monthly financial report and the Quarterly Investment Report. Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: NONEo
ACTION: NONEo
Review and possible action related to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Overall Transportation C.
Plan. Ed Polasek
DISCUSSION: Polasek explained the proposals received. Going with Wilbur-Smith. Asked o
them to provide all inclusive costs. We want to use the CAMPO model “shell” – but need a
more detailed plan from the model. We were not specific enough in original request – but
more defined model will cost more money. Modeling cost $195,000 (current work plan).
Need to look to see what pieces are not needed to bring the proposal in line with funds
budgeted ($175,000). Three meetings proposed - public, technical advisory (TxDOT, GISD,
Chamber of Commerce, etc.) stakeholders (DGA, other businesses, etc.). Ed suggested we
do the model/plan in phases in order to not cut key elements from the plan – and find the
funds to pay for it. This will go to Council November 26th.
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Evans to direct staff to proceed forward with the o
contract, between the City of Georgetown and Wilbur-Smith, in an amount not to exceed
$185,000 in November, 2002 ($175,000 for contract and $10,000 for reporting and
incidentals); and recommending approval of a budget amendment ($10,000) to go to the City
Council in January, 2003, for full contract execution totaling $195,000. Approved 6-0 (Taylor
absent)
Presentation of CARTS transit options. Ed PolasekD.
DISCUSSION: Mr.Marsh explained their purpose in being at the meeting. Mr. Hall explained o
the basic work being done currently for the regional plan. Focus on Georgetown for local
transit system (transit hub). Three routes, three vehicles – routes focus on downtown.
County and City currently contribute from annual budgets. Funding will need to be local (not
State or Federal funding). Riders pay plus local funding. (trip to the Square approximately
$1/trip). Four basic county-wide options (preliminary). Hub & Spoke system; radial or
branched radial system; commuter service. Cost varies based upon level of service.
ACTION: NONEo
Discussion and possible action regarding the updated mobility plan and alignment study for the E.
IH-35/Inner Loop South area. Sam Pfiester
DISCUSSION: Charlie Crossfield explained the projects that are coming up/in progress in o
Williamson County: Georgetown projects: Shell Road Re-alignment (county will give City the
money so we can do the project); DB Wood Road; (completion scheduled for fall 2003) 29
to Leander Road – need ROW – some pieces acquired need others (Wolf and Wier); lots of
caves, Mrs. Wier’s house right in the middle of where we need to go to miss the caves).
Moved the money to Inner Loop East since they are stuck on the Wier issue. Moving forward
with Inner Loop East (to 971) – want the City to build the bridge ($3 million). County will pay
for crossing arms system and then purchase additional land for future crossing? The road will
eventually become City’s road. Jim has visited with Joe England regarding the Sudduth
piece. TxDOT is curious as to the status.
Need meeting with the State, County and City regarding Inner Loop completion vs. widening o
of Highway 29. Mr. Evans gave update on the meeting with John Wagner and Gerald
Pohlmeyer of TxDOT, Jim Briggs and residents regarding the proposed Highway 29 Widening
project held the end of October. Mr. Evans suggested that we go to legislature Ogden/Gattis
and possibly Krusee (Mr. Noble to set it up). Need letter from Paul Brandenburg to TxDOT
(William Garbadi) about where we want the work to occur to take the traffic out of Old Town.
Mr.Pfiester to get a meeting with TxDOT and County regarding this
ACTION: NONEo
Update from Williamson County regarding the Inner Loop projects. Sam PfiesterF.
DISCUSSION: This item covered in Item E discussiono
ACTION: NONEo
Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines. Joel G.
Weaver and Jim Briggs
DISCUSSION: Aldridge presented current status of projects. Sidewalk projects - State is o
reviewing. Rivery 3rd Lane engineering in process – back to UDG. Rivery Bridge and
Approaches – Notice to Proceed to contractor should be cleared in the next week to ten days.
U-Turn - plans in progress.o
ACTION: NONEo
Determine items for next meeting.H.
Set date and time for next board meeting.I.
December meeting will be held Monday, December 9th – 1:00 p.m.
Motion by Smith, Second by Pfiester to adjourn the meeting – approved 6-0 meeting adjourned at
3:50 p.m.
THESE MINUTES APPROVED BY THE BOARD AT THE DECEMBER 9, 2002 MEETING
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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Board Member Name