HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_05.20.2002Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Monday, May 20, 2002
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Monday, May 20, 2002.
Board Members Present:
Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans, Jack Noble, Doug Smith, Mary Louise Poquette
Board Members Absent:
Bill Masterson, Paulette Taylor
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Tom Yantis, Micki Rundell, Terri Calhoun,
Ed Polasek, Barbara Lake, Laura Wilkins, Joel Weaver,
Randy Morrow, Mike Stasny, John Aldridge , Laurie Brewer, David
Munk
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Others Present: Trish Carls – Brown and Carls Legal Firm, Sonny Kretzschmar – HDR Engineering, Iva
Wolf-McLachlan – Wolf/Simon Development
Meeting called to order at 4:16 p.m. by Sam Pfiester
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held A.
Thursday, April 18, 2002. Tom Yantis
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Noble to approve the minutes of the April 18th meeting.
Approved 5-0
Discussion and possible action regarding the presentation of the GTEC Financial Report. Micki B.
Rundell
DISCUSSION: Rundell presented the financial report.
ACTION: NONE
Update from Doug Smith regarding the 4A/4B Training Seminar - Board training for 4B Board C.
members and implications of the training as it relates to Board operations. Doug Smith
DISCUSSION: Update on the training class from Smith. City Secretary, City Clerk, City Attorney (two
people must go every two years to a training of this type). Talked about what types of cities qualify as
4A/4B and the purpose of the funds collected from these sales tax revenues. Question regarding
quoram of Council Members – answered by Smith and Briggs.
ACTION: NONE
Discussion and possible action to approve the proposed projects of Phase One of the Sidewalk D.
Master Plan. Jim Briggs and Mark Miller
DISCUSSION: Phase One including information on the match for portion of sidewalk going from the
Country Club to the Lake – explained by Briggs. Map for proposed Country Club to Lake piece of
Phase One presented by Morrow and Yantis. Questions about the Country Club to Lake project and
timing – answered by Morrow.
Project specific questions/discussion – answered by Briggs. Briggs was asked to contact TxDOT
regarding a possible traffic signal light at Rockcrest and Leander once sidewalks are completed in this
area to allow pedestrians to cross Leander Road.
ACTION: Motion by Poquette, second by Noble to approve Phase One of the sidewalk Master Plan to
include the Oakcrest option (assuming the TNRCC and Park and Wildlife grants are obtained).
Approved 5-0
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: Proposal by Pfiester to defer this discussion to another meeting (June 3rd at 2:00)
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Noble to defer review and discussion of the TIP to June 3rd at
2:00 p.m. Approved 5-0
Updates/status and discussion and possible action regarding current projects as listed:F.
Discussion and possible action regarding the Draft proposal for alignment with Highway 29 1.
Connector from the Rivery and Simon Properties and Highway 29/IH 35 Frontage Road West
Intersection issues. Jim Briggs and John Aldridge
DISCUSSION: Briggs introduced John Aldridge to the Board. Briggs went over the options for
Highway 29 Connector alignment and the access points that will be acceptable to TxDOT.
TxDOT has indicated that a frontage road is necessary for access to the Wolf-Simon Tract. This
has opened up dialogue for proposed joint projects to properly route traffic in and around the
developments (Rivery and Wolf-Simon).
Board went into executive session at 5:48 p.m. – Reconvened regular session at 6:15 p.m.
Questions regarding the status of frontage road versus no frontage road. Answered by Briggs.
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Noble for staff to evaluate other options for Highway 29
Connector Road and report to the Board at the next meeting. Approved 5-0
Update to the Board with discussion and possible action related to the proposed U-Turn at 2.
Williams Drive. Jim Briggs and Mark Miller
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: NONE
Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines. Jim 3.
Briggs and Joel Weaver
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: NONE
Discussion and possible action regarding assessments for development. Jim Briggs and Micki G.
Rundell
DISCUSSION:
DISCUSSION: Board chairman indicated that issues surrounding this item were discussed in
Executive Session related to Item G.
ACTION: Action approved in motion from Item G.
Set date and time for next board meeting. Agreed in general for the board to meet again June 3rd at H.
2:00 p.m. at Council Chambers. Motion by Smith, second by Noble to meet June 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
Approved 5-0
Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. by Sam Pfiester.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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