HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_12.17.2003Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, December 17, 2003
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday , December 17, 2003.
Board Members Present:
Jack Noble, Henry Carr, Mary Louise Poquette, Farley Snell, Gabe Sansing
Board Members Absent:
Doug Smith and Bill Masterson
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell, John Aldridge , Mark Miller, Laura Wilkins, Joel Weaver,
Rachel Osgood
Others Present: David Patrick - Roming, Parker & Kasberg Engineering, John Kirby - Council Member
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting called to order at 2:00 by Jack Noble
A.Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held
November 19, 2003, and the Special Meeting held November 24, 2003
Laura Wilkins
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: Motion by Poquette, second by Carr to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 5-0 (Smith and Masterson absent)
B.Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines
(including but not limited to items listed). Joel Weaver
DISCUSSION: Questions on Sidewalks: Sansing asked about the materials being
used (fiberglass being used instead of mat/rolls) - is that meet our code qualifications?
Answered by Weaver that yes it does meet code. Sansing asked regarding Lot 3 of
River Bend - what will happen (near West Saddle Shop) triangle lot no sidewalk - will
we place sidewalk? Answered by Weaver that this is responsibility of the developer.
We are responsible for the opposite side of the street. Miller added that signal will be
placed at Williams and River Bend.
ACTION: NONE
C.Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial
report for November, 2003. Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: Rundell presented the Financial Report. Revenues 21% greater than
last year. Sold bonds for the SW Bypass at 5.016%. Will find out about the SIB loan
in the next month.
ACTION: NONE
D.Discussion and possible action related to engineering for the South East Arterial 1.
Mark Miller
DISCUSSION: Miller presented the item. Engineering, archaeological, identify ROW
needs this year. Next year will need to purchase ROW. Project will keep traffic off of
29 through town and will route it along the bypass. Question from Sansing if the
$212,000 is for the existing or amended contract. Answered by Miller that it is for the
engineering contract. Questions regarding the project from Snell - answered by Briggs.
Ultimate goal is to get TxDOT to declare the bypass as a truck route.
ACTION: Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the engineering for this project.
Approved 5-0 (Smith and Masterson absent)
Discussion regarding the 4B Training in January. This training will clarify the uses of 4B funds.
Contact Shirley Rinn or Laura Wilkins to register. Workshop regarding 4B requirements and
expenditure of funds - January 26th.
TIP Workshop to follow if needed. Will need to determine date at next Board meeting.
Motion by Carr, second by Poquette to Adjourn the meeting. Approved 5-0 (Smith and Masterson
absent).
Meeting adjourned at 2:27 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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Board Member Name Secretary