HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_04.23.2003Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Wednesday , April 23, 2003.
Board Members Present:
Sam Pfiester, Ken Evans, Doug Smith, Jack Noble, Mary Louise Poquette, Henry Carr, Bill Masterson
Board Members Absent:
NONE
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Paul Brandenburg, Tom Yantis, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Ed Polasek, Amelia
Sondgeroth, Laura Wilkins, John Aldridge , Mark Miller, Terri Calhoun, Joel Weaver
OTHERS PRESENT: Sonny Kretzschmar – HDR Engineering, Charlie Crossfield – Sheets & Crossfield
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Call to Order at 02:00 PM
Meeting called to order at 2:01 by Sam Pfiester
A.Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on
March 17, 2003 - Paul Brandenburg
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: Motion by Smith, second by Poquette to approve the minutes. Approved 7-0
B.Presentation of the March 31, 2003 Georgetown Transportation Enhancement
Corporation (GTEC) monthly financial report. - Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: Rundell presented the financial report. Question from Pfiester about how
much is anticipated through the end of the year. Answered by Rundell approximately
$150,000 (cautiously optimistic)
ACTION: NONE
C.Discussion and possible action related to the 2003/2004 Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) budget process. - Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: Rundell presented things that will affect the operations side costs. Audit
costs, arbitrage calculation (outside assistance). Transportation planning support. Analysis
to be brought forward at next meeting - for next year. Question from Smith about what the
Transportation planner would do. Answered by Briggs - update of model, work on TIP.
Amelia explained in more detail the tasks they are currently working on and will work on in
the future. Could call this position a Transportation Analyst. Brandenburg said we could
allocate staff time back to developers to allow developers to pay for their portion of planning.
ACTION: NONE
D.Discussion and possible action related to a Chandler Road-Parmer Lane Outer
Loop. - Henry Carr.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Carr presented the item. Since no one is certain exactly what will
happen, possibly consider an outer loop around town. Showed several options: 1431 east to
1460 (completed) - to Hwy 29; Parmer to Leander Road (currently under construction). Bids
are coming in lower than expected so the scope of the project can be increased to do a longer
section of road. Briggs and Crossfield shared with the Board recent conversations with the
County and TxDOT related to their respective proposed plans for transportation in this area
and the options available. Update from Miller on Higginbothom right-of-way acquisitions.
Sudduth right-of-way acquisition to be handled by the County.
ACTION: NONE
E. Discussion, update and possible action regarding Phase One of the Sidewalk Project,
related to the requested driveway variance. - Jim Briggs and Mark Miller
DISCUSSION: Miller handed out project time line on the status of the sidewalk projects.
Miller visited with TDLR and was told we would not get approval for variance without plans.
Three percent or less – will not have to have a variance. Will have a list of sidewalks that
will be 4% or more by next meeting (and maybe not do those). Can maybe take out one or
two streets and have enough savings to fix the significant ones (Williams Drive, etc.).
Driveways of 4% or more will have to be torn out and re-done when finally inspected (not
immediately – within 9 months) but they will still have to be re-done if they don’t meet
requirements at inspection. Masterson is pleased to see us moving forward would like any
savings from Phase One going to Phase Two of the project. Would like the project done
correctly – even if we have to deal with the driveway issue. Question from Pfiester about the
blocks downtown without sidewalks. Could we use GTEC revenues for new sidewalks in
those areas. Yantis stated that we would have to see if we meet the intent of the law – may
have to have a facility at either end (promoting economic development – new jobs, etc.).
Once Downtown Master Plan is done – we can go back and adjust the Sidewalk Plan to make
it consistent with the Downtown plan. Masterson asked about sidewalks at University and
Church – they are often blocked by cars parking over the sidewalk on this southwest corner.
He believes this is a code violation. Brandenburg to check it out.
ACTION: NONE
F.Discussion and possible action related to development of transportation improvements
along State Highway 29, from IH-35, and D.B. Wood Road related to the Simon
Development. Jim Briggs and John Aldridge
DISCUSSION: Briggs introduced the item and notified the Board that Yantis would be
presenting the item. Question from Smith about when the Simon project will be brought out
for discussion in open session. Answered by Yantis it will be at the next Council Workshop.
Simon will be the first development to be developed under the new UDC. They will ask for
amendment to the Century Plan – Thoroughfare Plan (Yantis showed where on a map).
Open-air similar to La Frontera in Round Rock (850,000 square feet of retail space).
Question from Poquette if the road will be controlled intersection – answered by Briggs that
this will be a GTEC/City decision. Fiscal impacts – total approximately $55,000,000 worth
of construction at total build-out. Will bring in ad valorem tax revenues of $168,000
annually – Sales tax – 1% general fund taxes would be approximately $2.2 million annually;
GTEC $0.5 taxes would be approximately $1.2 million annually. This will make total GTEC
sales taxes collected approximately $2.1 million next year. Total build-out of the project by
2007. TxDOT will accelerate some of their projects along the interstate due to the Simon
developments in Round Rock and Georgetown. Sales taxes generated by the development to
support all of the costs and Simon is willing to work with us to ensure that the City is not left
hanging on this. Zoning application - May. Council - May 27 Development Agreement also
on May 27. Workshop prior to May 27th (open session). Question from Masterson if we are
subsidizing this multi-billion dollar company. Yantis answered no. Masterson said it
appears we are subsidizing. Evans stated that this company is willing to put money up front
and it is not a subsidy. These issues to be discussed at the Council level and decided by
Council.
Briggs talked about development challenges. This will be a tough site (more so than Rivery
was) due to the multiple transportation issues that will be involved. Briggs handed out map
of proposed transportation issues related to the development and discussed the needs and
options. Discussion and questions regarding options presented on the map. This will be
200,000 square feet more retail space than the Rivery.
ACTION: NONE
G.Project review and updates: (including but not limited to items listed). - Joel Weaver
1.Project time lines Weaver gave project updates.
2.Status on HDR contract
DISCUSSION: Kretzschmar gave status. Attorneys working on liability and
indemnification insurance issues. Multi-task Agreement – working through issues. Once
legal review is complete we will be ready to approve.
ACTION: NONE
3.Status on ISI contract
DISCUSSION: Briggs gave status. ISI is very busy due to the legislative session being
in session – not able to get the agreement reviewed. They will have it ready for next
meeting. Question from Pfiester on the Highway 29 Maintenance proposal status.
Answered by Briggs it is currently at TxDOT – not certain where they are on it.
ACTION:NONE
Mr. Pfiester’s last meeting is today. Ken Evans to take over as Chair for meeting in May. Gabe
Sansing to join the Board in Sam’s spot.
Evans, Smith, and Briggs to get together and set a meeting schedule for next month – staff will notify
board when the next meeting will be.
MOTION TO ADJOURN:
Motion by Noble, second by Poquette to adjourn the meeting. Approved 7-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:02 p.m.
THESE MINUTES APPROVED AT THE MAY 22, 2003 GTEC BOARD MEETING.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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Board Member Name Sandra Lee