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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_01.14.2002Minutes of the Meeting of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, January 14, 2002 The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday, January 14, 2002. Board Members Present: Bill Masterson, Mary Louise Poquette, Doug Smith, Sam Pfiester, Jack Noble, Ken Evans, Paulette Taylor Board Members Absent: None Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Tom Yantis, Don Ward, Joel Weaver, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Mark Miller, Terri Calhoun, Laura Wilkins, Mike Stasny, Barbara Lake, Carol Polumbo (bond Council) Minutes Regular Meeting Minutes:Meeting called to order at 4:02 p.m. by Sam Pfiester Discussion and possible action regarding presentation of Meeting Structure, including introduction of A. Corporation Members, introduction of Staff Members, organizational structure, points of contact and example of minutes format. Jim Briggs Action: Introduction of board members. Introduction of staff members: Wilkins, Lake, Yantis, Calhoun, Miller, Briggs, Rundell, Carol Polumbo, Brewer, Stasny, Ward, Weaver. Election of officers to include President, Vice-President and Secretary. Tom YantisB. Discussion: First item of business – election of officers. Volunteers asked for. Pfiester nominated Ken Evans for Vice-President, Mary Louise Poquette for Secretary. Sam Pfiester nominated for President. Action: Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to elect officers Pfiester for President, Evans for Vice-President, Poquette for Secretary. Approved 7-0 Discussion and possible action with regard to the presentation and review of Bylaws for the C. Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation. Micki Rundell and Carol Polumbo Discussion: Second item of business – Carol Polumbo discussed highlights of the Bylaws, including, structure of meetings, location of meetings, board subject to “Open Meetings Act”, quorum required, officers of the board, types of projects to be completed under the board’s direction, Indemnification of Officers, etc. Action: Motion to adopt Bylaws by Pfiester, second by Smith Approved 7-0 Discussion and possible action regarding the Review of Funds and Funding, including the 2001/2002 D. 4B Budget. Micki Rundell Discussion: Micki Rundell presented the base budget – discussed budget amendments, sales tax collected for GTEC. Questions from Evans and Pfiester were asked. Rundell answered questions and said that draft of Inter-Local Agreement may be ready for next meeting. Action: Motion by Evans to defer consideration of budget to next meeting – Second by Pfiester. Discussion by Smith, Rundell and Yantis. Approved 6-1 (Smith against) Review Process for Acquiring Reliable Data and Categorizing Priorities. Sam Pfiester E. Discussion: Discussion regarding acquisition of data on specific projects. Discussion about how to work with TxDOT as to project planning – use of consultants. Discussion on Inner Loop and transportation links with Round Rock. Discussion regarding HDR Study, CAMPO Projections, and how school boundaries affect traffic flow. Questions regarding coordination in planning projects and resolution when multiple entities are involved, status and timing on Free-U-Turn at Williams Drive and IH 35, allocation of funds and availability of matching funds. Briggs responded to questions. Action:NO ACTION Discussion and possible action regarding the approval of an Inter-local agreement/Operating F. agreement, between the City of Georgetown and the Corporation. Micki Rundell and Carol Polumbo Discussion: Rundell discussed highlights of the Inter-Local Agreement. Working off a copy of the Round Rock agreement to make it applicable to Georgetown. Draft at next meeting – also to be approved by Council prior to next board meeting. Action:NO ACTION Discussion and possible action regarding the presentation of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) G. Process and Review - 5-year Street CIP and Sidewalk Master Plan. Jim Briggs and Mark Miller Discussion: Briggs explained the origin of the CIP – designed to do projections for the future. Explained the process will begin for 02/03 budget year this month – evaluate past projects – review upcoming projects/models, etc., to determine projects for 02/03 through the next five years and beyond five years. Rundell explained revenue source for streets. Questions specific to how 4-B funds can be used, how streets in new developments are paid for, ways to expedite projects already in the City’s Plan, sidewalks to be installed to facilitate students walking to area schools and safety issues. Briggs and Polumbo answered questions with comments from Jim Brown and Mark Miller. Miller addressed the current sidewalks and the areas where sidewalks are needed. Miller stated that color copies of the Sidewalk Plan would be available in the next 2 weeks for board members. Discussion regarding approving dollars to get started keeping in mind that in some areas if sidewalks are installed, construction of curb and gutter is also required. Will need up to $500,000. Briggs discussed becoming more pro-active in acquiring right-of-way for sidewalks. Action:NO ACTION Citizen CommentsH. Jim Brown, 117 Randolph Road, regarding critical issues related to capital projects.1. Discussion: Mr. Brown addressed his recommendations. Questions from Pfiester on prioritizing projects. Action:NO ACTION I.Discussion and possible action regarding the proposed funding for the Rivery Boulevard Project. I. Micki Rundell and Jim Briggs Discussion: Rundell provided an update regarding the funding for the Rivery Project. Dollars to be collected from sales tax to offset the debt. Question from Pfiester on how to track sales tax, and Masterson on handling funding short-falls. Briggs answered questions. Rundell explained revenue fund estimates. Discussion regarding status of project and critical issues regarding timing. Action:NO ACTION Discussion and review of the process for joint construction and funding of Projects with Williamson J. County and TxDOT. Jim Briggs and Mark Miller Discussion:Pfiester stated that this item had basically been covered in previous discussions. Action:NO ACTION Set date for next Corporation meeting. Pfiester asked for suggestions for board meetings. Mondays K. were discussed. First Monday of each month is P&Z. Third Monday of each month suggested. Motion by Noble second by Evans to hold board meetings on third Monday of each month. Approved 7-0 Next meeting of the board will be Monday February 18, 2002 4:00 p.m. ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION: Proposed budget to be presented at next meeting. Poquette asked to consider some type of public transit – and at least 15 to 20 year plan. Briggs stated that he would be meeting with TxDOT regarding their plans and will request that TxDOT come to next board meeting. Pfiester wants to make certain that the County and TxDOT understand that the City has available funds to participate in projects. Would like to see their plan and funding schedules if possible. Meeting adjourned by Sam Pfiester at 6:24 p.m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Approved :Attest: _______________________________________________ Board Member Name