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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_04.21.2004Minutes of the Meeting of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation and the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Wednesday, April 21, 2004 The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Wednesday , April 21, 2004. Board Members Present: Gabe Sansing, Farley Snell, Jack Noble, Mary Louise Poquette, Henry Carr Board Members Absent: Joe Savage, John Kirby Staff Present: Jana Kern, Laura Wilkins, Jim Briggs, Paul Brandenburg, Joel Weaver, Micki Rundell, Mark Miller, Amelia Sondgeroth, Ed Polasek, Tom Yantis OTHERS PRESENT: Sonny Kretzschmar - HDR Engineering, Laura Heinauer - Austin American Statesman, Gary Gemar - HDR Engineering Minutes Regular Meeting REGULAR SESSION: Called to Order at 2:01 p.m. by Jack Noble A. Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held February 20, 2004Paul Brandenburg DISCUSSION: remove the word "presiding" (wording is in the heading - ask Patty Pearson to remove) ACTION: Motion by Carr, second by Sansing Approved 5-0 (Savage and Kirby absent) Board Moved to Item C at this time B.Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines (including but not limited to items listed). Joel Weaver DISCUSSION: Weaver introduced Tom Benz. Weaver gave update on projects. Sansing asked to put another item on the agenda for next time to move a sidewalk. Briggs stated that if we need to move it - that by the time we meet next time it would already be complete. We need to do it now if we are going to. Sansing stated that one of his constituents would help raise money to pay for the change? Sansing to get with Briggs. ACTION: NONE C.Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial report for March , 2004. Micki Rundell DISCUSSION: Rundell presented the report for March. No abnormalities. Carr asked how Finance is feeling about the numbers. Rundell explained that we are confident about the numbers - should see an increase as the new retail opens (Hobby Lobby, etc.). Other discussion regarding report. ACTION: NONE BOARD MOVED BACK TO ITEM B AT THIS TIME D.Board discussion and possible action concerning the Public Meeting held on Thursday, April 15, 2004 for the SW Bypass Project. Mark Miller DISCUSSION: NOTES - Gary Gemar of HDR Engineering addressed the Board. He has been at the previous two meetings regarding this project - they were for preliminary purposes. Public Hearing on this project is coming up soon. Sansing asked if any of the options being presented took into consideration any of the work previously done by the County. Gemar answered that none of their work was used as it was prepared for another purpose and was not applicable - but it was evaluated previously to see if it could be used. Board would like to be notified of any meetings of this type. Briggs agreed. Gemar stated that all pieces of the project were designed according to TxDOT criteria. Public meetings are a part of the environmental process. Working with Bill Sneed (Texas Crushed Stone) on environmental. Have not been able at this point to get Right-of-Entry to the property - but feels certain that we will eventually. Multiple agencies to work with to get clearance on environmental - air, noise, vegetation, species, neighborhoods, historical, archaeological, etc. Presented options: Option 1 - most southwest placed option. Option 2 - placed in the middle, Option 3 and 4 based on Options 1 and 2 - but a little different. All are east of McLester Tract. Options that are further east will be less costly due to bridge costs. The options that are more west will have higher costs - more bridge work. Trying to avoid environmental issues as much as possible. Question about grade separation issue from Carr. Answered by Briggs per Federal regulations you must show that the issue was evaluated and eliminated because it was not feasible - rather than saying we never reviewed that option - Feds want to be certain that we review all options. Poquette observed that it appears that only one option has a way to hook into DB Wood Road. Gemar stated we are not certain which option will be used yet - but which ever option is used it will have a connection to DB Wood Road. Poquette asked if it would be a straight shot rather than a "dog-leg" connection? Gemar answered that a "Y" shape that would allow straight shot is difficult/dangerous for people getting off - but great for people getting on - but we should have better info by the time the decision is made for how the connection will be configured. Carr - concern about environmental issues since we have no Right-of-Entry for Sneed property. Answered by Gemar that he feels confident that we will be able to get access soon (maybe a meeting can take place to resolve the remaining issues). Board asked that they receive copies of the slides presented. ACTION: NONE E. Review and potential action on the Overall Transportation Plan . Ed Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth DISCUSSION: Polasek presented the item. Snell asked about Maple Street that some people have stated their worry that this will bring too much traffic through this area. Polasek explained that we have been able to avoid this with the addition of Arterial A going into CR 110. This falls in line with what Round Rock can do with the Avery Property. Parmer is aligned properly and added Sam Bass to connect into at least FM 3405. ACTION: Motion by Snell, second by Sansing that this Final Draft be passed on to P&Z with modifications. Approved 5-0 (Savage and Kirby absent) Motion by Sansing, second by Carr to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Approved :Attest: _______________________________________________ Board Member Name Secretary