HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.24.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Council and Court
Building, 510 W. 9th Street.
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The following Members were in attendance: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart,
Jake French, Josh Schroeder, and Shawn Hood. Councilmember Ron Garland was absent.
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
1.A Austin Avenue Corridor and Downtown Conversion
Presentation, discussion, and possible direction regarding Austin Avenue Improvements
and Downtown Conversion schematic design -- Lua Saluone, P.E., Transportation
Manager
Saluone introduced the item. Trey Sutton with KPA Engineers explained a video that was
shown with potential mock-ups of the proposed changes. Sutton presented and reviewed
the following: previous phase corridor study; current phase preliminary schematic;
engagement opportunities; public engagement opportunities and what was heard;
modeling efforts overview; summary of modeling efforts; Austin Avenue schematic from
2nd to the 5th streets; Austin Avenue schematic from 18th to the end; University Avenue
schematic; volume and redistributions for Austin Avenue and University; Downtown
Square schematic; next steps; and needed Council feedback.
General discussion among Council, staff, and consultant regarding raised medians;
locations and types of signals for pedestrian crossings; location of non -raised medians;
addressing concerns of nearby residents that would be impacted by changes; cost of
projects; traffic grade improvement could be higher; signaling; potential future funding for
improvements for businesses; possibility of a future Downtown PID; curb cuts; reduction in
number of downtown parking spots; and possible location for loading and unloading
zones.
The Council then took public comment on the item. Cindy Locke addressed the Council
regarding her appreciation for the concerns raised by citizens being addressed. Bill Locke
signed up but did not speak. Joe Roach addressed the Council regarding the location of
pedestrian crossings and lighting on Church Street. Steve Mayer addressed the Council
regarding the removal of the light on Church Street, and the impact of east and west-
bound streets. Liz Weaver, with time from Ron Weaver, addressed the Council regarding
improvements for vehicles, but continued concerns for pedestrian traffic. Sharon Reese
addressed the Council regarding the possible location of traffic signals to account for the
safety of both drivers and pedestrians.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding water drainage issues that will be
improved with the overall street improvement related to the project, and relocation of
parking.
1.13 UDC Project Public Notice and Adoption Timeline
Presentation and discussion regarding the format and content of mailed notice for UDC
adoption and the timeline of meetings and adoption hearings -- Kelly Trietsch, Chief
Development Officer, and Zane Brown, Development Support Manager
Trietsch introduced the item. Brown presented and reviewed the following: needed Council
feedback; notice communication; social media; FAQs; questions; website layout; askGTX;
notice communication flowchart; mailed notice previous proposal; previous feedback;
survey data; updated postcard for mailed notice; letter option for the notice; immediate
adoption timeline; and a possible extended testing timeline.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Skye Masson, City Attorney,
regarding the Council's support for the newly proposed postcard; concerns for increased
costs related to mailing the notice; timing of testing period, mailing of notice, and joint
workshop; remaining work needed to be completed on the UDC; and for staff to provide
clarification on who should attend the public hearings.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 3:50 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 4:05
p.m.
1.0 Biennial Resident Survey Results
Presentation and discussion regarding results of the biennial resident satisfaction survey --
Jessica Clarke, Assistant to the City Manager
Clarke introduced the item. Ryan Murray with ETC Institute presented and reviewed the
following: ETC's mission and background; survey purpose and methodology; demographic
representation; results at a glance; perceptions; ranking of reasons for living in
Georgetown; satisfaction with the quality of life in Georgetown; rating of Georgetown as a
place to live; satisfaction with perceptions of the City; overall quality of life in Georgetown;
perceptions of safety; national and regional benchmarking; satisfaction with City Services
compared to Texas and national averages; satisfaction with perceptions of the City
compared to Texas and national averages; U.S. benchmarking; Texas benchmarking;
opportunities; City services that should receive the most emphasis over the next two
years; importance -satisfaction rating of major categories of City services; flow of traffic on
City streets; effectiveness of City economic development efforts; quality of water services;
maintenance of City streets and sidewalks; importance -satisfaction rating for public safety
services, maintenance and environmental services, and parks and recreation; satisfaction
with public communications compared to Texas and national averages; interaction with the
City's website; customer service; customer service behaviors displayed by City staff;
summary; and conclusion.
General discussion among Council, staff, including David Morgan, City Manager, and
consultant regarding what the public considers when they think of economic development,
street maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, the number of responses received is positive,
and overall positive results of the survey.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 4:53 p.m.
2. Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Vernon's
Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to
action in the regular session.
2.A Executive Session 02.24.2026
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from the attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on
which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items.
- Litigation Update
- Long-term Water Supply Contracts
- Emergency Service District #7
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- SH 29 and Summercrest Blvd
- SH 29 and Austin Ave
- 9th and Main
- Parkland lease at SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd
3. Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be
found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of
the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, prior to the
start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item. Only
persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may speak.
Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak. If you wish to speak for six minutes, it is
permissible to use another requestor's granted time to speak. No more than six minutes for a
speaker may be granted. The requestor granting time to another speaker must also submit a form
and be present at the meeting.
On a subiect not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City
Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the
Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed.
Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. Speakers will be
given up to three minutes to address the City Council. The City Secretary can be reached at (512)
931-7715 or cs@georgetown.org.
3.A Public Wishing to Address 02.24.2026
At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
4. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
4.A Call to Order 02.24.2026
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Recognitions
- Action out of Executive Session
5. Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items which may be
acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order to be
discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Shawn Hood
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Minutes 02.10.2026
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held
on February 10, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Resolution -Cancelling the May 2, 2026, General Election for District 2 and Mayor
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution cancelling the May 2, 2026,
General Election for District 2 and Mayor -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.0 Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - McDaniel -1.002 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 1.002 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcel R041132 and
owned by Derek and Julie McDaniel -- Michael Charles, Real Estate Services Coordinator
5.D Resolution - ETJ Disannexation - Georgetown Heavens, LLC - 62.684 Acres
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to confirm the disannexation of
approximately 62.684 acres of land from the City of Georgetown's Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ), identified as Williamson County Appraisal District Parcels R039723 and
R039781 and owned by Georgetown Heavens, LLC -- Michael Charles, Real Estate
Services Coordinator
5.E Resolution - Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation
Consideration and possible approval of a resolution authorizing the publication of notice of
intention to issue City of Georgetown, Texas combination tax and revenue certificates of
obligation; authorizing the preparation of offering documents by Specialized Public
Finance Inc and other matters related thereto -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial
Officer
5.F Airport Facility Lease with Bruce Wilkie
Consideration and possible action to approve an airport facility lease between Bruce
Wilkie and the City of Georgetown -- Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager and Eric
Johnson, Public Works Director
5.G Airport Facility Lease with Wood Aviation Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve an airport facility lease between Wood
Aviation Inc and the City of Georgetown — Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager, and
Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
5.H Airport Facility Lease with Thomas Raveney
Consideration and possible action to approve an airport facility lease between Thomas
Raveney and the City of Georgetown -- Matthew Sommerfeld, Airport Manager, and Eric
Johnson, Public Works Director
5.1 Residential Energy Audit Contract - Lone Star
Consideration and possible action to approve an annual agreement with Lone Star Energy
Efficiency to conduct residential energy audits on behalf of the City for an annual amount
not to exceed $150,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the
agreement for one additional year term under the same terms and conditions for a total 2
year contract not to exceed $300,000.00 -- Jack Daly, Chief Business Officer - Electric
5.J Georgetown Electric Utility Pre -Apprentice Lineworker Trade School Scholarship
Consideration and possible action to adopt the Pre -Apprentice Lineworker Trade School
Scholarship Program Policy -- Danny Potter, Electric Safety and Employee Development
Program Manager
5.K Cintas Uniform Lease Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a service agreement with Cintas for the
lease of uniform apparel utilizing Omnia Partners Contract #001299 with an initial one year
term for an amount not to exceed $80,000.00 and to authorize the City Manager to
execute renewals for up to four additional one-year terms -- Isaac Conde, Water
Operations Supervisor, and Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utility Director
5.L Purchase of (4) Four Bucket Trucks and a Line Tensioner from Altec Industries
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of (4) four bucket trucks and a
trailer mounted line tensioner from Altec Industries under Sourcewell Contract number
110421-ALT for an amount not to exceed $1,277,871.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services
Manager
5.M Purchase of a Mini Excavator and attachments from Holt Caterpillar
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a Caterpillar 308 compact
excavator with attachments under Sourcewell Contract number 011723-CAT from Holt
Caterpillar for an amount not to exceed $164,203.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services
Manager
5.N Purchase of Morning Pride Firefighter Personal Protective Clothing through Delta
Industrial Service Supply
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Morning Pride Firefighter
Protective Clothing through Delta Industrial Service and Supply, using the HGAC EE11-24
cooperative contract in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief
5.0 Agreement for Financial Advisory Services with Specialized Public Finance Inc.
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract between the City of Georgetown
and Specialized Public Finance Inc. for Financial Advisory Services, and to authorize the
City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to four additional one-year
terms with the same terms and conditions -- Nathan Parras, Assistant Chief Financial
Officer
5.P Annual Maintenance and Repair for Outdoor Warning Siren Systems with
Omniwarn, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement with Omniwarn, LLC for
annual maintenance and repair services for outdoor warning siren systems, for an amount
not to exceed $50,000.00 annually, and to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals
of the agreement for up to four additional one-year terms with the same terms and
conditions for a total not to exceed $250,000.00 -- Christy Rogers, Emergency
Management Coordinator
5.Q Wastewater Transport Amendment to Renewal #3
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to Renewal #3 with
Wastewater Transport for sludge hauling and disposal to increase the not -to -exceed
amount from $1,000,000.00 to $1,166,976.57 -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utility
Director
5.R Third Amendment to the Major Wastewater Line Construction and Cost
Reimbursement Agreement for the Junction at 1460
Consideration and possible action to approve a Third Amendment to the Major
Wastewater Line Construction and Cost Reimbursement Agreement for the Junction at
1460, LLC -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director
5.S Resolution - 2025-2-ANX - Old FM 1460
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to begin the annexation
proceedings for approximately 6.351 acres of Right- Of -Way for Old FM 1460 currently in
the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (2025-2-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
5.T Resolution - 2026-2-ANX - Cedar Breaks Road
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to begin the annexation
proceedings for approximately 2.098 acres of Right -Of -Way for Cedar Breaks Road
currently in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (2026-2-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning
Manager
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A First Reading - 2025-4-ANX - 2200 Shell Road
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to zone, upon annexation, approximately 28.93 acres in the Robert Williams
Survey, Abstract 524, as the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, with
portions of Right -Of -Way for Shell Road and Shell Spur, for the property generally located
at 2200 Shell Road, Georgetown, Texas (2025-4-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Long Range
and Neighborhood Planning Manager
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Postpone to Date Certain of the
March 24,2026, Council meeting.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Shawn
Hood
Voting Against: None
6.B First Reading - 2025-12-ANX - 2200 Shell Road
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map
Amendment to zone, upon annexation, approximately 14.20 acres in the Robert Williams
Survey, Abstract 524, as the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district, with
portions of Right -Of -Way for Shell Road and Shell Spur, for the property generally located
at 2200 Shell Road, Georgetown, Texas (2025-12-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Long Range
and Neighborhood Planning Manager
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to Postpone to Date Certain of the March
24, 2026, Council meeting.
Motion Approved: 6- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French, and Shawn
Hood
Voting Against: None
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
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