HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTEC_02.20.2004Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, February 20, 2004
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on
Friday, February 20, 2004.
Board Members Present:
Jack Noble, Henry Carr, Farley Snell, Gabe Sansing, Mary Louise Poquette
Board Members Absent:
Bill Masterson, Doug Smith
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell, Laura Wilkins, Ed Polasek, Joel Weaver, Mark Miller,
Amelia Sondgeroth,
OTHERS PRESENT: John Kirby - Council Member, Joe Savage - incoming Board member, Ercel
Brashear - Brashear Properties
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of
the President, a Board Member, the Assistant City Manager, City Council Member, or legal counsel for
any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551, and are
subject to action in the Regular Session that follows
Meeting called to order at 1:00 p.m. by Jack Noble
Regular Session adjourned to hold Executive Session - 1:01 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Called to Order
Executive Session called to order at 1:03 p.m. by Jack Noble
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government
Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be
discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session that follows.
Sec.551.072 Deliberations about Real Property
The Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation Board will go into
Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss
matters or take action regarding "deliberation about real property” of the
Transportation Services Department as provided under Section 551.072.
A.Discussion regarding possible acquisition of property related to the Inner Loop
Project. Mark Miller and Jim Briggs
DISCUSSION ON TAPE
Regular session reconvened 1:34
REGULAR SESSION:
Action from Executive Session: Action to be taken if necessary
Motion by Sansing, second by Carr that staff engage Ercel Brashear to acquire property for the City and
further authorize staff to make arrangements for option B for the effort we have termed jug handle.
Approved 5-0 ( Masterson and Smith absent)
B.Discussion and possible action to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held
January 21, 2004Laura Wilkins
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: Motion by Sansing, second by Poquette to approve the minutes. Approved 5-0
(Masterson and Smith absent)
C.Discussion and possible action related to the Construction progress report and timelines
(including but not limited to items listed). Joel Weaver
DISCUSSION: Weaver gave update on projects. Snell asked about status of Sidewalks
Country Club - part of parks system (hike & bike trail). Weaver explained that we took
advantage of the prices in current City sidewalk contract. Adding this part of sidewalk
into the contract we have on this. Time-wise looking at 3rd quarter of this year to be
complete (September or October). Surveying underway as we speak.
ACTION: NONE
D.Presentation of Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation monthly financial
report for January, 2004. Micki Rundell
DISCUSSION: Rundell welcomed new members. Financial reports will be updated to
be easier to understand - pages will be numbered. Annual and monthly totals are now
included. Question from Brandenburg - sidewalks $500,000 cannot now be used for
sidewalk. Can we use for other projects or use to reduce debt. Rundell suggests that
we use for additional projects. Question from Snell if grandfathering applies. Answered
by Rundell that any project that was planned after new legislation took effect
(September 03) does not qualify. Sidewalks as a part of road construction may apply -
it depends on what the project is. Update given on SIB loan. Takes about 1 to
1 1/2 years to complete SIB loan process. We have done all we can do - but the
earliest we could get a loan would be a year from now. Coming up with another strategy
because one year from now does not work with the construction schedule for Highway 29.
$9.9 million to be issued in debt - May, 2004. Will bring more information forward as it
becomes available. Funding on TASUS. Need to hold public hearing to spend the funds
on this project. Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. is the proposed date for the
public hearing. For 2004 TIP - Board has to adopt TIP as the budget. We will begin the
process next month.
ACTION: NONE
E.Review and final comment regarding the Overall Transportation Plan. Ed Polasek and
Amelia Sondgeroth
DISCUSSION: Polasek gave overview of status of the Overall Transportation Plan.
Went over policy related comments. Need to get final comments to take back before giving
to Wilbur Smith for final plan to submit to Council. One issue - regarding the model - once
obtained - who will maintain for plan updates? Do we want to get cost estimates for
Wilbur Smith to perform this task for us? CAMPO has two full-time staff for updates,
Round Rock has one full-time person to update their model. The County has two people.
Polasek explained other comments/issues. Wrap up by next Tuesday. Final draft by first
week of March - final document to be ready for the public by May 25th.
ACTION: NONE
Motion to adjourn
Motion by Carr, second by Snell to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved :Attest:
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Board Member Name Secretary