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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_02.18.2002Minutes of the Meeting of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, February 18, 2002 The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday, February 18, 2002. Board Members Present: Bill Masterson, Mary Louise Poquette, Doug Smith, Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans, Paulette Taylor Board Members Absent: Jack Noble Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Laura Wilkins, Barbara Lake, Mark Miller, Joel Weaver, HDR Engineering, Tom Yantis, Terri Calhoun, David Munk, Mike Stasny, Micki Rundell, Ed Polasek Minutes Regular Meeting Meeting called to order at 4:07 p.m. by Sam Pfiester Consideration and approval of the minutes from the Regular Board Meeting held Monday, January A. 14, 2002. Tom Yantis Discussion: None. Action: Evans motioned to approve. Masterson seconded. Approved 5-0. Discussion and possible action to adopt the amended Articles of Incorporation for the Georgetown B. Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) Micki Rundell Discussion: Rundell presented Article of Incorporation Action: Poquette motion to approve. Evans seconded. Approved 5-0. Discussion and possible action to determine staggered terms for GTEC Board Members Micki C. Rundell Discussion: Discussion on appointments at next council meeting. Terms discussed and number of people to be appointed. Pfiester asked Taylor if she knew she needed to reapply for Board. Subject on nominations discussed. Drew names (7) of board members. Deferred until Smith arrived. Taylor 2003. Poquette 2003. Masterson 2002. Pfiester 2003. Smith 2002. Noble 2003. Evans 2002. Action: Evans made motion to approve. Evans seconded. Approve 5-0. Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of an Inter-local Operating Contract D. between the City of Georgetown and GTEC. Micki Rundell Discussion: Rundell presented inter-local operating contract between City and GTEC. Discussed fees, and hourly charges from staff on work for GTEC. Explained monthly and quarterly reports to Board. Need for attorney to be present. Legal will be on an on call basis. Development of TIP discussed and budget adoption. Action: Poquette motion to approve. Taylor seconded. Approved 5-0. Update regarding the proposed time line and possible funding issues related to theRivery E. Projects Jim Briggs and Mark Miller Discussion: Extensive discussion on the Rivery Transportation projects. Realignment of Country Club and history on project and issues with rerouting traffic during construction. Funding for Country Club Realignment, Rivery Boulevard, Rivery Bridge, 3rd lane on frontage road discussed. Rundell presented Economic Impact Study and handed out copies. Briggs presented Impact Analysis. Rivery Boulevard to Highway 29 discussed. Timing of projects discussed. Discussion on development that is scheduled to open October 2003 and related traffic issues. Pfiester asked about accelerating projects. Pfiester requested that they receive time lines with engineering and environmental costs and requested better maps. Masterson stated necessity of having U-turn completed as first project. Discussion on traffic patterns and TxDot process on funding and scheduling. Pfiester discussed scenario three of TIA. Pfiester recommended moving Highway 29 connector project to this year also, and the cost and R.O.W. acquisition was discussed. Discussed funding costs for City for Highway 29 connection and what GTEC costs might be. Rundell will research and present answer. Alliance Texas asked to present options to original TIA at next council meeting. Rivery update to be brought to each GTEC meeting. Doug Smith arrived 4:43 Action: None. Discussion and possible action related to the Inner Loop and IH 35 Connection. Jim Briggs and F. Mark Miller Discussion: Briggs presented project County has scheduled related to Inner Loop and IH 35 Construction. Engineering contracts let by County for eastern portion of Inner Loop. City responsible for maintenance and upgrades once we accept constructed roadway. City was asked to purchase R.O.W. of at least two acres, but could be more. TxDot meeting regarding what the state’s plans are for the intersection and frontage road area. City to conduct area study and state suggested Chiang, Patel & Yerby Engineering to conduct the study. Development and access to schools and Southwestern University discussed. Rundell explained public hearing requirements and time line on funding and approval of the budget. This is to be an annual precedure. Pfiester made motion to approve the contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc. for the Inner Loop conceptual study in the amount of $27,267.00 Rundell stated that this contract was included in the funds and that the contract was part of the budget. Therefore, it just needed to go before the council for approval and there was no need to make a motion for this item. Briggs concurred that the contract was included in the funds already approved in the budget. Action: None. Discussion and possible action regarding the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) to include: G. 5-year projections, service levels, determining priorities, and joint funding possibilities. Jim Briggs and Mark Miller Discussion: Action: Motion to approve by Pfiester TIP for the year 2001/2002 (Item G) as noted and amended to include SH29 connection to Rivery $1,150,000. Seconded by Poquette. Review of the proposed 5 Year GTEC Project List with discussion and possible action regarding H. the adoption of the year 2001/2002 project list and expenses, along with the related revenues as the 2001/2002 GTEC Budget and setting a date for a public hearing. Micki Rundell and Jim Briggs Discussion: Briggs gave explanation of CIP process and spread sheets. Funding limited on Transportation CIP and fewer projects will appear on Transportation CIP list. Rundell explained fund schedule and adoption of project list. Briggs explained outer years and funding. Discussion on SH 130 R.O.W. acquisitions; County’s, City’s and Federal portions. Pfiester asked about moving SH29 connector from Rivery to 2001/2002. Debt issues discussed and process of going through council. Agreement on moving SH 29 to 2001/2002. Sidewalk funding discussed. Rundell discussed public hearing specifically for sidewalks and budget amendment. Discussion of adoption of budget and having a public hearing about specific projects. TxDot planning report discussed. Pfiester requested that TxDot attend next GTEC meeting. Briggs gave explanation on Off-System Bridge funding program that TxDot has available. Action: Board set public hearing on proposed project list for 2001/2002 for either February 26 or March 12; whichever meets the legal publication requirements. Pfiester Motion to call public hearing. Second by Evans. Approved 6-0. Motion to approve by Pfiester for the year 2001/2002(Item H) budget as presented as year 1 with addition of $1,150,000 for SH29 connection to Rivery and related debt costs. Seconded by Evans. Approved 6-0. I.Set date for next board meeting. The next meeting will be held March 18, 2002 at 4:15 p.m. Meeting date and time will be decided at each meeting. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION: Meeting Adjourned at 6:42 p.m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Approved :Attest: _______________________________________________ Board Member Name