HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_08.19.2002Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, August 19, 2002
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Monday, August 19, 2002.
Board Members Present:
Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans, Doug Smith, Mary Louise Poquette, Paulette Taylor
Board Members Absent:
Bill Masterson, Jack Noble
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Tom Yantis, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Terri Calhoun, Amelia Sondgeroth, Ed Polasek,
Barbara Lake, Laura Wilkins, Mark Miller, Mike Stasny, John Aldridge , Joel Weaver
Others Present: Judy Hindelang - Wolf-Simon Development
Minutes
Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER at 2:02 P.M. by Sam Pfiester
PUBLIC HEARING
Public hearing of the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) on the Proposed A.
Project List for 2002/2003. Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: Not published correctly - will be republished and held August 26.A.
ACTION: NONEB.
Citizen CommentsB.
Jim Brown, 117 Randolph Road, letter to Board regarding capital projects to be funded in the next 1.
fiscal year.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Brown is not present at this time. This item will be addressed at the public
hearing held on August 26.
ACTION: NONE
REGULAR SESSION:
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held C.
Thursday, July 18, 2002. Tom Yantis
DISCUSSION: NONE o
ACTION: Motion to approve the minutes by Evans, second by Smith – Approved 5-0
(Masterson and Noble absent)
Presentation of the July 31, 2002 Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) D.
monthly financial report and the Quarterly Investment Report. Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: Presentation by Rundell. Budget passed last month by GTEC Board distributed o
by Pfiester who asked if anyone had questions about the budget. Question about dollars for
inspectors – answered by Rundell and Briggs that funds are allocated out for these positions.
Question about debt proceeds from Pfiester answered by Rundell that this can amount be
adjusted prior to September meeting.
ACTION: NONE
Update from the Sub-committee regarding status of the Comprehensive Transportation Plan Request E.
for Proposal (RFP) and Transportation Improvement Plan TIP). Mary Louise Poquette and Ed
Polasek
DISCUSSION: Update from Poquette. Everyone invited was present at meeting including some o
citizens. Several tips/ideas were presented to the sub-committee. Draft RFP presented in
packets to board. Several “thank you’s” from persons who attended – overall everyone benefited
from the meeting. Poquette went through the RFP. Polasek explained portions of the plan.
Pfiester asked that board members be provided a copy of the map used in the discussion -
Sondgeroth agreed to provide. Discussion on implementation of the plan and possible changes to
the wording of specific sections of the plan. Pre-Submittal to be ready one month from today
(September 19, 2002) with final submittal to be provided by Wednesday, October 2, 2002.
ACTION: Motion by Evans that the RFP as amended be approved and that staff be directed
to mail to all prospective bidders as soon as possible, second by Smith Approved 5-0
(Masterson and Noble absent)
Discussion and possible action related to the Capital Improvement Projects in the budget years F.
beyond the 2002/2003 budget. Jim Briggs
DISCUSSION: Question from Pfiester about several projects that are TxDOT priority 1 projects o
that do not appear on the GTEC CIP. Answered by Briggs and Rundell that these projects do not
require GTEC funds only some possible utility relocations (which come out of other funds, i.e.
water/wastewater, etc.) Sidewalks - $500,000 for FY 2003 – question from Poquette as to
whether or not citizens will see results from this year’s allocation. Answered by Briggs – beginning
October, 2002 we will begin making progress for the upcoming fiscal year.
SH 29 Connector to Rivery Blvd. – question from Pfiester about whether we should not include at
this time until we have information regarding timing and costs. Inner Loop from 29 to Leander
Road – will not be done this year – leave out of the CIP until we have information that it is needed.
These projects to be put “on hold” until such time as there is information regarding the cost and
timing of the projects. Budget spreadsheet to be revised per Rundell.
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Evans that the GTEC budget be approved as
amended by the board today. (Revised budget to be attached to the minutes.) Approved
5-0 (Masterson and Noble absent)
Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines. Jim Briggs G.
and Joel Weaver
Lakeway Drive at IH 351.
DISCUSSION: update from Briggs regarding options for the acquisition of the 2 acre tract to be
acquired as right-of-way for the Inner Loop connection to Lakeway Blvd, at IH 35 access Road.
Staff to proceed forward.
ACTION: NONE
Rivery Bridge Bid Award2.
DISCUSSION: Briggs presented the proposed bid for the project. Received bids on bridge and
road and both approaches and a switchback - rather than just the bridge and approaches. Low
bid came in from Chasco. Issues discussed regarding traffic movement through the area at
Rivery and Country Club Road, bridge at Hacia Los Lobos, and relocation of ropes course.
ACTION: NONE
U-Turn at Williams Drive and IH 353.
DISCUSSION: TxDOT is working on this – should be here soon. December, 2003 proposed
completion date.
ACTION: NONE
3rd Lane of Frontage Road4.
DISCUSSION: Proposed completion December, 2003 just past on-ramp – not all the way to
Highway 29.
ACTION: NONE
Determine items for next meeting. H.
Set date and time for next board meeting. Meetings will have to be held in another location as remodel I.
of City Hall begins in October, 2002. Next meeting to be held Wednesday, September 4th. 2:00
p.m. – location hopefully at Development Services OR at GUS Conference room if not available.
Motion by Evans, second by Smith to adjourn meeting. Approved 5-0(Masterson and Noble absent)
Meeting adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
THESE MINUTES WERE APPROVED DURING THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 MEETING Approved 6-0
(Smith absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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Board Member Name