HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_06.03.2002Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, June 3, 2002
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Monday, June 3, 2002.
Board Members Present:
Sam Pfiester, Jack Noble, Doug Smith, Mary Louise Poquette, Bill Masterson, Paulette Taylor
Board Members Absent:
Ken Evans
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Tom Yantis, Micki Rundell, Terri Calhoun, Amelia Sondgeroth, Ed Polasek, Barbara Lake,
Laura Wilkins, Mark Miller, Randy Morrow, Mike Stasny, John Aldridge
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Others Present: Sonny Kretzschmar (HDR Engineering) , Robin Bruno ( for Southwestern University),
Ken Fuller
Meeting called to order at 2:06 p.m. by Sam Pfiester
PUBLIC HEARING:
Public hearing of the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) on the proposed A.
2001/2002 GTEC Sidewalk Project list. Micki Rundell
Comments by Masterson and Taylor on the Sidewalk Master Plan.
Public Hearing ended and Regular Session convened at 6:11 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION:
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held B.
Monday, May 20, 2002. Tom Yantis
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Masterson to approve the minutes as presented. Approved
6-0
Presentation of the May 31, 2002 Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) C.
monthly financial report. Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: NONE
Report to the Board regarding alternatives for the Highway 29/Rivery Connection. Jim Briggs and D.
Mark Miller
DISCUSSION: Information regarding staff evaluation of the various options available - given by
Briggs. Questions on timing and funding from Pfiester, Noble and Poquette – answered by Briggs and
Aldridge. Suggestion from Pfiester that we look at table 10 from Alliance study without the 29
Connector – look at it next week with option to do third lane, U-Turn, Rivery Blvd, first and then
depending on what that Level of Service looks like – consider the 29 Connector.
ACTION: Motion by Noble, second by Smith to direct the staff to evaluate the frontage road and U-turn
option with updated CAMPO information – funds not to exceed $10,000 to Alliance. Approved 6-0
Additional comments/questions by Smith, Masterson, Poquette, and Taylor – answered by Briggs.
Discussion and possible action regarding the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) for adoption by E.
the GTEC Board in August, 2002 and approval by City Council in September, 2002. Jim Briggs and
John Aldridge
DISCUSSION: Introduction by Pfiester. Pfiester shared that the TIP (as it relates to the
Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan) in his opinion is the most important function of the Board.
Discussion on 10 projects as to whether or not the individual projects should be on the
Comprehensive Plan and if so – should it be on the TIP also? Questions about CAMPO (what it is)
and whether the City is a member (or should it join)? Answered by Polasek and Briggs. Went
through the project maps with discussion on whether the project should be on the Comprehensive
Thoroughfare Plan and whether it should be on the TIP. Request by Pfiester that GUS and
Development Services work together on proposed roads to be added to the TIP (making certain
adequate roads are planned for the future. Also requested that staff make citizens aware of the
process and plans.
Recommendation by Pfiester to appoint a sub-committee to come up with a draft RFP for the
Comprehensive Transportation Plan and then a draft TIP as a part of the approved Thoroughfare Plan
and present next month. Comprehensive plan to be paid for by GTEC funds
Pfiester suggested Ken Fuller, Ed Polasek, Jim Briggs, Mark Miller, John Aldridge, and Jack Noble to
be on the subcommittee. Yantis noted that Council approval would be needed for persons not on the
Board, Council or staff to be appointed to the sub-committee. Tom Yantis to put on the agenda an
item to approve the appointment of Ken Fuller and Robin Bruno, a TxDOT, and GISD representative,
and a County official to the sub-committee.
ACTION: Motion by Poquette, second by Taylor to establish a sub-committee for planning a short
range TIP and long-range Comprehensive Plan to include such members of the board who are
interested as well as Planning staff, County staff, GISD staff, GUS staff TxDOT staff, Mr. Fuller, and
Mr. Bruno representing Southwestern University. Approved 6-0
Staff to make a list and contact the sub-committee members
Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines. Jim Briggs F.
and Joel Weaver
DISCUSSION: No major projects have been started – ones on-going are on schedule. Question
from Masterson on the plan for beginning construction of the sidewalk projects. Answered by Briggs
and Miller. Briggs stated that staff would have a proposed timeline/construction schedule at the next
meeting. Masterson also requested signage to let community know the projects are being funded by
the 4B ½ cent sales tax dollars. Briggs agreed to provide signage.
ACTION: NONE
Determine items for next meeting. G.
Set date and time for next board meeting. Meeting for July to be held Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. H.
at City Council Chambers.
Motion to adjourn by Poquette, second by Noble. Approved 6-0 Meeting adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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