HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.10.2026 CC-W&RMinutes of the City Council
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Georgetown City Council met on Tuesday, March 10, 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, Shawn Hood, Ron Garland, Josh Schroeder
1. Policy Development and Discussion - Workshop
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 2:01 p.m.
1.A Employee Recognition - Years of Service - February 2026
Presentation and recognition of the Years of Service and the value which the
City of Georgetown Employees add to the organization, presented to those who
have served at intervals of five years from the anniversary month in which they
started -- David Morgan and City Council
Merrilee Page, Assistant HP Director, recognized employees who had reached 5,
10,15, and 20 years of service.
1.13 Economic Development Update
Presentation and discussion regarding an Economic Development Update --
Cameron Goodman, Economic Development Director
Goodman presented and reviewed: proactive versus reactive economic
development approach; Economic Development Strategic Plan; Georgetown's
approach to Economic Development; departmental recognition and awards;
infrastructure planning; case study of Total Site Solutions; incentive tools and
philosophy; Economic Development Tool Box; performance based approach;
incentive as an investment; why incentives are needed; why the projects are
important; activity and project updates; Economic Development Annual Report;
recruitment and expansion; businesses that have relocated to Georgetown; the
reasons Georgetown has placed a focus on advanced manufacturing and
technology related projects; business park space leases and sales; Georgetown's
approach to Economic Development; quality placemaking; project highlights
for Bluebonnet Plaza, The Junction, downtown, and TML; national trends versus
local experiences; national and international recruitment efforts; and retail,
restaurant, hospitality, and entertainment projects.
General discussion among Council and staff, including David Morgan, City
Manager, regarding the water usage of some businesses, demand for retail
space compared to retail spaces available, retail coming to the area, support for
staff, total amount of business park space in the City, and the need for more
entertainment -type retail.
IC Water Utility Fixed Cost Recovery Policy
Presentation and discussion regarding changes to the water utility fixed cost
recovery policy in the annual Fiscal and Budgetary Policies for FY2027 -- Leigh
Wallace, Chief Financial Officer, and Chelsea Solomon, Water Utilities Director
Wallace presented and reviewed the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy, the policy
impact on rates, Forecasted Costs Challenge Policies, current fixed costs
recovery forecast, proposed change to fixed cost recovery in Water Rates Policy,
the challenge of balancing objectives, Water Fixed Cost Policy, Alternative Fixed
Cost Policy, monthly bills across tiers, alternative results in bill impacts,
alternative fixed cost recovery forecast, risks to lower Fixed Cost Recovery Policy,
staff recommendation, and next steps.
General discussion among Council and staff, including Chelsea Solomon, Water
Services Director, regarding the possible range for rate changes, guidance
needed on policy change to allow staff to come back with proposed changes,
current suggestions include all of the current water CCN, how the policy would
positively impact most customers, clarification on costs over time, cost for
commercial versus residential users, the need to maintain the City's positive
credit rating, and tiered rates for residential users.
Mayor Schroeder called for a break at 3:19 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 3:32
p.m.
1.D Presentation of FY2025 Audit and Financial Report
Presentation and discussion regarding the City's annual year -end external
audit and Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 2025 -- Christi Rawls, Controller, and Adam McCane,
Weaver
Rawls presented and reviewed the background and terms for the item, the
independent audit, the contents of the AFR, the summary statement of
activities, 2025 highlights, and the comments from the external auditor.
McCane presented and reviewed the audit process, the audit timeline, the
auditor communications for the year ended September 30, 2025, the overview,
significant risks, response to identified risks, and required communications.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the number of
inspections completed in the last 10 years, and overall appreciation for staff.
Mayor Schroeder recessed into Executive Session at 3:53 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 03.10.2026
Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Advice from 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
- Austin Avenue Bridges
- Rotary Club Peace Pole Project
Sec.551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- 8th and Forrest
- 9th and Main
- Parkland lease at SE Inner Loop and Southwestern Blvd
- SH29 and Summercrest Blvd
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of a 29.156-acre Tract of land
situated in Williamson County, Texas, such property being locally known as 350
Serenada Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628
- Deliberations regarding the purchase and value of two parcels of real property
situated in Williamson County, Texas, such parcels being locally known as 5601
Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78633; and 5631 Williams Drive, Georgetown,
Texas 78633
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
-Project Aurora
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Municipal Judge and City Secretary
3. Regular Session - This portion of the meeting will begin no earlier than 6:00 pm.
Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m.
3.A Call to Order 03.10.2026
Pledge of Allegiance
Recognitions
Actions out of Executive Session
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ben Stewart to approve the authorization of
the City of Georgetown to purchase a 2.88 acre tract of land and a 3.443 acre
tract of land situated in Williamson County, Texas, such tracts commonly
known as 5601 and 5631 Williams Drive, Georgetown, Texas, 78633, in
accordance with the terms as discussed in Executive Session; and further move
to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of acquisition and
consideration and execute all necessary documents related to the
aforementioned property acquisition in accordance with the terms discussed in
Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French,
Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve the authorization of
the City of Georgetown to purchase a 29.156-acre Tract in the David Wright
Survey, Abstract No. 13, Williamson County, Texas commonly known as 350
Serenada Drive, Georgetown, Texas, 78628, as part of the Airport Improvement
Program in accordance with the terms as discussed in Executive Session; and
further move to authorize the City Manager to negotiate the terms of
acquisition and consideration and execute all necessary documents related to
the aforementioned property acquisition in accordance with the terms
discussed in Executive Session.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French,
Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Jake French to approve the authorization of
the issuance of a notice of default and other notices, including, but not limited
to, repair methods related to defective work against Cekra, Inc. for the Austin
Avenue Bridges Rehabilitation Project.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French,
Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
4. 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.
4.A Public Wishing to Address 03.10.2026
- Rob Dyer with the Georgetown Project would like to address the Council regarding
the Youth Voices Summit and the Results Report to the City of Georgetown and
GISD.
- Veronica Jones with the Georgetown Project would like to address the Council
regarding the Youth Voices Summit.
- Jane Lowe with the Georgetown Project would like to address the Council
regarding the Youth Voices Summit and the Results Report to the City of
Georgetown and GISD.
4. 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 except Item S.L.
Motion Approved: 6 - 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Shawn Hood, and
Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
5.A City Council Minutes 02.24.2026
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council
meeting held on February 24, 2026 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
5.13 Resolution -Adoption of the Updated ADA Transition Plan
Consideration and possible action to adopt the updated Americans with
Disabilities Act Transition Plan -- Lua Saluone, PE, ADA Coordinator
5.0 Sterling Contract Amendment
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the Services
Agreement with Sterling Global Industries, LLC, contract 25-0267-SC, to modify
Exhibit C of the Agreement to amend pricing and to add the items included in
Exhibit 1 to this First Amendment -- Richard Pajestka, Electric Engineering and
Operations Manager
5.D Chameleon Industries Contract Renewal #4
Consideration and possible action to approve the fourth contract renewal and
an amendment to increase the contract amount with Chameleon Industries for
aluminum sulfate and liquid ammonia sulfate from $651,810.00 to a not to
exceed amount of $774,450.00 -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utility Director
5.E Electric Service Agreement with ZT Systems
Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing the City
Manager to approve an amended Electric Service Agreement between ZT
Systems and the City of Georgetown -- Jack Daly, Electric Chief Business Officer
5.17 Purchase a Vermeer Vac Trailer
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a Vermeer LP573
vac trailer from Vermeer Texas -Louisiana under Buy Board contract# 787-25 for
an amount not to exceed $101,684.00 -- Scott Parker, Fleet Services Manager
5.G Purchase of Police Department Annual Ammunition
Consideration and possible action to approve the award of an Invitation to Bid
#202603 and enter into a contract with SSD International Inc., to provide
different type/caliber ammunition in a not- to -exceed amount of $72,000.00 for
the first year and four (4) possible one (1) year renewals for 5 years total, on the
same terms and conditions -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
5.H Smile Doctors Bill of Sale for conveyance of Furnishings
Consideration and possible action to approve a Bill of Sale with Smile Doctors,
LLC for the conveyance of all furnishings located at 295 SE Inner Loop to the
City of Georgetown for good and valuable consideration -- Eric Johnson, Public
Works Director
5.1 Municipal Service Agreement - 2025-9-ANX - SE Inner Loop
Consideration and possible action to approve a municipal service agreement
(MSA) for approximately 3.266 acres of City of Georgetown owned property
situated in the L.J Dyches Survey, Abstract No. 180, for the property generally
located SE Inner Loop (2025-9-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
5.J Municipal Service Agreement - 2025-7-ANX - FM 971
Consideration and possible action to approve a municipal service agreement
(MSA) for approximately 59.54 ,Acres of City of Georgetown owned property
situated in the John Berry Survey, Abstract 51, known as the Three Forks Water
Reclamation Plant, generally located at FM 971 (2025-7-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP,
Planning Manager
5.K Municipal Service Agreement - 2025-6-ANX - Ronald Reagan Boulevard
Consideration and possible action to approve a municipal service agreement
(MSA) for approximately 20 Acres of City of Georgetown owned property
situated in the Frederick Foy Survey, Abstract No. 229, to be known as the
Northlands Water Reclamation Plant, generally located at Ronald Reagan
Boulevard (2025-6-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
5.L Flock Safety License Plate Readers Lease Agreement
Consideration and possible action to approve a four (4) year contract with Flock
Safety to install and maintain license plate readers in an amount to not exceed
$29,954.10 the first year and $28,710.00 for subsequent years under OMNIA
Contract #RS250203 -- Cory J. Tchida, Chief of Police
This item was taken up after the Consent Agenda was approved as the first
item on the Legislative Regular portion of the agenda.
Tchida presented and reviewed the Flock APR capabilities, existing Flock
customers in Georgetown, law enforcement area Flock users, Flock data
sharing and retention, policy considerations and security, transparency efforts,
and success stories.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding what policies would be
in effect if state -level agencies accessed data from the system; concerns with
possible privacy violations; where the cameras would be located; how the data
would be handled in open records requests; the effect of camera installation in
Sun City; and who owns the data collected by the cameras.
Moved by Shawn Hood; seconded by Ron Garland to approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French,
Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
5.M Wastewater Transport Renewal #4
Consideration and possible action to approve the fourth renewal with
Wastewater Transport for sludge hauling and disposal for an amount not to
exceed $750,000.00 -- Chelsea Solomon, PE, Water Utility Director
5.N License Agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with New
Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC ("AT&T") to allow AT&T to install a fiber line and
terminal, as well cell on wheels equipment, in a certain designated area of San
Gabriel Park in order to provide cell service in connection with Two Step Inn
Festival, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the license agreement in
a form substantially similar to that attached hereto -- Andrew Culpepper, Senior
Assistant City Attorney - Real Estate Services
5.0 Water Treatment and Transmission Agreement with the City of Round Rock
Consideration and possible action to approve Water Treatment and
Transmission agreement between City of Round Rock and City of Georgetown -
- Chelsea Solomon, P.E., Water Utility Director
5.P Abandonment of a Drainage Easement for the Benefit of Tri Pointe Homes
Texas, INC (2025-12-ABD)
Consideration and possible action to approve the abandonment of a of a
Drainage Easement situated in the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, Abstract No.
556 recorded in document number 2023084878 for the benefit of Tri Pointe
Homes Texas, INC and to authorize the Mayor to execute all necessary
documents to effectuate the partial abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real
Estate Program Manager
5.Q FY2025 Audit and Financial Report
Forwarded from the City Council Audit and Finance Sub -Committee:
Consideration and possible action to accept the independent audit of all
accounts of the City reported in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
(ACFR) for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 -- Christi Rawls, Controller
6. Legislative Regular Agenda
6.A Public Hearing - 2025-2-ANX - Old FM 1460 ROW
First Public Hearing for the annexation of approximately 6.351 acres of Right -Of -
Way for Old FM 1460 currently in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction (2025-2-ANX) -
- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
Clark introduced the item and reviewed the process for annexations, the
tentative schedule, the Location Map, and how the application complies with
the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.25.030
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m. as there
were no speakers.
There was no Council discussion on this item.
6.13 Public Hearing - 2026-2-ANX - Cedar Breaks Road ROW
First Public Hearing for the annexation of approximately 2.098 acres of Right -
Of -Way for Cedar Breaks Road currently in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction
(2026-2-ANX) -- Ryan Clark, AICP, Planning Manager
Clark introduced the item and reviewed the process for annexations, the
tentative schedule, the Location Map, and how the application complies with
the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.25.030.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:54 p.m. as there
were no speakers.
There was no Council discussion on the item.
6.0 Public Hearing and First Reading - Chapter 8.40 Standards of Care for Youth
Recreation Programs
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance adopting Chapter 8.40 of the
Code of Ordinances relating to establishing minimum standards of care for
youth recreation programs -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director
Garrett presented and reviewed how this item is required by state law and
routine in nature.
Garrett read the Ordinance caption.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. as there
were no speakers.
There was no Council discussion on this item.
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Shawn Hood to Approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 7- 0
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Kevin Pitts, Ben Butler, Ben Stewart, Jake French,
Shawn Hood, Ron Garland
Voting Against: None
6.D First Reading - 2025-11 -REZ - 2303 South Austin Avenue and 211 West 24th
Street
Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning
Map Amendment to rezone Lot IA, Block 1, out of the Amending Plat of Lot 1
and West 1/2 Lot 2 Block 1 Highland Park Revised Subdivision and Lot 7A, Block 1,
out of the Amending Plat of Lot 7 and Lot 8, Block 1, Highland Park Revised
Subdivision, from the Local Commercial (C-1) and Neighborhood Commercial
(CN) zoning districts to the General Commercial (C-3) zoning district, for the
properties generally located at 2303 South Austin Avenue and 211 West 24th
Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626 (2025-11-REZ) -- Colin Davidson, Senior Planner
Davidson presented and reviewed the Aerial Map; the Zoning Map; the Future
Land Use/Future Mobility Plan Map; General Commercial (C-3) zoning
designation explanation; how the application complies, partially complies, and
does not comply with the approval criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030; and
Comprehensive Plan guidance. He added that public notifications were sent,
and to date, staff has received two comments in favor and no comments in
opposition; and at their February 17, 2026, meeting, the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended Approval of the request with a 6-1 vote.
Davidson read the Ordinance caption.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding how the site got to be in
a state of non -conforming, and if the nearby homes facing FM 1460 are being
used as businesses.
Mayor Schroeder opened the public hearing at 7:04 p.m.
Alfred Flores addressed the Council regarding the nearby houses that are
residences, concerns with children playing nearby, traffic that comes down the
street and turns around in the street and in citizen driveways, desired location
of lighting added to the property, concern for loss of trees, location of driveway,
Mayor Schroeder closed the public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
General discussion among Council and staff regarding the surface area parking
that is zoned residential and will have to be removed; the active code case on
the property; and what would happen if the Council does not approve the item
even though the work has already been done.
Moved by Ben Stewart; seconded by Ben Butler to deny as requested.
Motion Failed: 3- 4
Voting For: Amanda Parr, Ben Butler, and Ben Stewart
Voting Against: Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland
Moved by Kevin Pitts; seconded by Ron Garland to approve as presented.
Motion Approved: 4- 3
Voting For: Kevin Pitts, Jake French, Shawn Hood, and Ron Garland
Voting Against: Amanda Parr, Ben Butler, and Ben Stewart
Adjournment
Mayor Schroeder adjg(Grnpd the meeting at 7:12 p.m.
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