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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_01.13.2003Minutes of the Meeting of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Monday, January 13, 2003 The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Monday, January 13, 2003. Board Members Present: Sam Pfiester, Doug Smith, Jack Noble, Mary Louise Poquette, Bill Masterson Board Members Absent: Ken Evans, Paulette Taylor Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Paul Brandenburg, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Joe Lara, Laura Wilkins, Mark Miller, Mike Stasny, Mike Mayben, John Aldridge , David Munk, Joel Weaver, Terri Calhoun Others Present: Mike Weir – Weir Family, Steve Dellett, Tom Gayhart – River Ridge Residents, Steve Chron – Local Realtor Minutes Regular Meeting CALL TO ORDER at 1:01 p.m. by Sam Pfiester REGULAR SESSION: A.Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Monday, December 9, 2002 meeting. Paul Brandenburg DISCUSSION: Poquette had question regarding page 2 SW InnerLoop. Separate paragraph for Mr. Smith’s request that the Inner Loop move further west. “Pfiester suggests that”…… minutes be amended to reflect that a Proposal to TxDOT for the City taking over the drainage issue on Austin Avenue and jointly building the Inner Loop. Poquette also asked about clarification of the location of the “road in front of nursing home”. This is the road going into the park – the nursing home is River Haven. ACTION: Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve the minutes as amended. Approved 5-0 (Evans and Taylor absent) B.Presentation of the December 30, 2002 Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) monthly financial report. Micki Rundell DISCUSSION: Rundell gave information related to the financial report. Masterson asked about variance on 2001/2002. Rundell stated it was different due to completion of the audit and that this number is the final number. Masterson asked if we are on cash or accrual basis. Answered by Rundell that we are on accrual basis. Masterson asked for a monthly balance sheet. Rundell agreed but stated that the balance sheet would not show encumbrances. Pfiester asked about funding mechanism on the bridge – Briggs stated that they (Rivery Developer) will pay as they build. Budget amendment will be needed for GTEC. Will need to have public hearing on this. ACTION: NONE C.Discussion and possible action regarding the TxDOT proposal to rehabilitate Highway 29 and discussion regarding the Southwest Inner Loop. Jim Briggs and Mark Miller DISCUSSION: Pfiester asked Briggs to outline the alternate proposal. Briggs explained the rationale for coming up with the alternatives for the proposal. University Avenue: Poquette asked if this proposal would correct drainage on Church Street. Answered no, only water standing on Church Street at University. Briggs stated we could go back in and add that piece to run drainage down Church – but did not put in this estimate as it was more appropriate not to. The State wanted to give Church to the City when Leander was completed, but the City declined to accept. Briggs believes that the State will not do much to fix the drainage – but that they would like to give it to us. Poquette thinks maybe if we save the State some money on other projects – that they may be willing to fix it appropriately and then give it to us?? Briggs stated that the urgency of the project is not high enough for this to happen. We could ask the State to sign over the specific sections of road – but if any work is ever done to the road – it must be to the State’s standards. Masterson asked if the standards were comparable. Briggs stated that the State standards are slightly higher due to the fact that they (STATE) build for higher traffic counts. Poquette asked where would the boundary of the City’s control be? Maple to Railroad Street is in proposal – Pfiester suggested we think about taking the area from Railroad all the way to Inner Loop. Briggs stated that this option would include some widening between the University and Saint Helen’s Church. Poquette asked if the traffic signals would be the City’s also? Briggs stated that we would have everything (including sidewalks) – but that we would still have to meet TxDOT warrants before changing things, like traffic lights. Specify to propose our taking maintenance from Southwestern Blvd. to Scenic Drive- on University. Then - on Austin Avenue to take responsibility from University to 21st (south). Pfiester asked what Briggs thought would work. Briggs answered that long-term it makes a good decision due to local traffic. But until frontage roads are completed on IH-35 traffic will still come through downtown until the Inner Loop is completed. Pfiester stated that with that in mind – maybe we would rather take maintenance all the way from 21st north to just north of the Square (6th St.) and eventually to Williams Drive. None of these projects could be paid for by 4B Funds as they are existing roads Southwest Loop: Pfiester asked how many lanes of traffic you can get in a 90 foot section of roadway – Briggs answered 4 undivided lanes. Phase 1 – beginning at IH-35 and going west – first two lanes. Could work with the McLester Tract on a piece farther west than currently proposed area. Pfiester feels that right-of-way alignment should have local control. Prefers that the City pick up cost of ROW acquisition from 29 to IH-35. Pfiester and Briggs met this morning at the State level to discuss the issues and funding. Mike Krusee is scheduled to be named house chair of the transportation committee. Professional fact finding mission. Briggs would like the board to hear a presentation from the same persons they met with this morning. Now that SH 130 is beginning – this project is the biggest one working through the State level this year. Meeting with Ogden, Gattis, and Krusee. March is a good time to present this info to ranking members of the US Legislature in Washington. ACTION: Motion by Smith second by Pfiester - that this proposal as amended would take over specified maintenance of Austin Avenue from 6th to 21st , and University (SH 29), from Southwestern Blvd. to Scenic Drive, and Church Street from University (SH 29) to 21st. City will be responsible for the purchase of all ROW acquisition for a Georgetown by-pass between IH 35 and 29 west and; in exchange for the City of Georgetown taking over those responsibilities, that TxDOT would construct Phase 1 of that portion around Georgetown. Approved 5-0 (Evans and Taylor absent). Exhibits for Council meeting – Pfiester recommended larger map to show how this will fit into the State plan. Maybe a Regional Mobility Map. Construction and Project update for next time Safe Routes to School and Sidewalks. Masterson asked that we contact the County to see where they are on their projects. Set date and time for next meeting: February 3rd 1:00 at PD if possible. Motion by Smith second by Masterson to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 3:01 p.m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Approved :Attest: _______________________________________________ Board Member Name Sandra Lee