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The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above da'
Mayor t Wood presiding.
Council Members
Present:
Mike McMaster
Winfred Bonner
Ferd Tonn
Doris Curl
Bill Shelby
Shorty Valdez
Jane Voltz
Staff Present:
Bob Hart, City Manager
Elizabeth Gray, City Secretary
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
Jim Briggs, Director of Public Utilities
Ed Barry, Director of Dev. Svcs.
Randy Morrow, Director of Parks & Rec.
Glenn Reynolds, Director of Finance
Council Members
Absent:
None
Fred Morris, Chief Planner
Travis McLain, Airport Manager
Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent
• to to Order 0p
920309 t by Dunkin of -Conceptual MasterPlan for developmentof
the River Corridors and discussion by Council/Randy Morrow
Bob Stoffels of IT. Dunkin presented the results of their study of the river corridors,
including a site analysis, analysis of existing conditions, the proposed Conceptual Master
Plan and Phase I of the Master Plan implementation. Total estimated cost would
approach $ 1 million, of which the State would pay for half, and the City would pay for
half in the form of in-kind services (labor, land, etc.)
Executive Session --Called to Order at 6:39 p.m.
920310 Sec.2(e) Legal Report
Discussion of pending and potential litigation/Marianne Banks
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920311 Sec.2(f) Real Estate
Discussion of potential acquisition of real property/Marianne Banks
Seminole Pipeline
Leander Rd.
parkland
Lakeaire Center lease
Ommbr 111
920311 Sec.2(f) Real Estate
Motion by Voltz, second by Bonner to authorize staff to proceed with
negotiations and purchase of tracts of land required for the widening of
Leander Rd., unless the value of each tract as priced by the review
appraiser varies more than 10% from the primary appraisal. Approved 5-
0. (McMaster and Torn abstained)
Motion by Voltz, second by Curl to authorize staff to make an offer on the
park property known in part as the "Auction Barn". Approved 7-0.
Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to authorize staff to lease Lakeaire
Center from FDIC for $1 until the City acquires the property from the
FDIC, and authorize staff to sub -lease the property. Approved 7-0.
Public Hearin
920312 Public Hearing to discuss the 1992 Texas Community Development
Program/Bob Hart
Hart read a statement explaining the Texas Community Development Program.
Hart then reviewed the source of funding for several economic development
projects currently in progress. There were no citizens wishing to speak.
Consent Agenda
920313 Approval of meeting' sates --Regular Meeting of June 23, 1992, Joint
Council/P&Z Workshop of June 16, 1992, and Special Session of July 7,
1992/Elizabeth Gray
920314 Award of semi-annual bid for p®le ° e hardware/Terry Jones and Glenn
Reynolds
920315 Award of annual bid for liquid alum to PVS Chemical, Inc./Terry Jones and
Glenn Reynolds
920316 Award of annual bid for office supplies to Bair's/Terry Jones and Glenn
Reynolds
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along'5120317 Resolution authorizing a license for a buildmig protrusion to encroach into the
public right of way along Austin Ave.; and for a building overhang to encroach
AustinAve., 7th St., ! 6th St., on • i Block 37 of of
Georgetown, located at 602 S. Austin Ave./Fred Morris and Ed Barry
1�20319 Resolution regarding state and federal funding for ninprovements at the
Georgetown Municipal Airport/Travis McLain
�,t20320 Resolution
authorizing
,,, agreement
fori ,1. the Brazos Riv
Authority
for advances
made on behalf
of the City/Glenn Reynolds i
1C0321 Approval of amendment to the Wholesale Power Agreement with the Lower
Colorado ' ♦ • Briggs
920323 Pulled. (See Regular Agend;Z
920322 Pulled. (See Regular Agendl
Motion by McMaster, second by Valdez to approve the consent agenda with the exception of
Items 920318, 920322, and 920323. Remainder of Consent Agenda approved 7-0. Doris Curl
filed a conflict of interest concerning Item 920319 and abstained from voting on that item only.
Re ulg ar Aaenda
920318 Resolution abandoning a five (5) foot Public Utility Easement (P UE) located
along the eastern property line of Lot 18, block E of River Hills Section I
Subdivision, locally known as 108 Hillview Dr./Fred Morris and Ed Barry (Pulled
by Bonner.)
Bonner asked how the house got there in the first place, and Fred Morris
explained that it was built prior to annexation by the City. Motion by McMaster,
second by Shelby to approve the abandonment of the PUE. Approved 7-0.
920322 Resolution regarding a grant application to the Texas Parks and N ildlffj!�.-Dml
for a hike & bike trail and recreational facilities/Randy Morrow (Pulled
Bonner.) I
Bonner protested that residents of District 2 had no input into analysis and design
of the Master Plan. He was also concerned about the routing of the trail through
certain areas.
Morrow stated that a public hearing was advertised in the newspaper and held at
the Council Chambers, and that the Conceptual Plan is an outgrowth of the Parks
Functional Element of the Century Plan, which had considerable citizen input.
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Voltz said that Bonner had 1 1/2 years to address any perceived lack of
representation, and now is not t:'e to complain. MayorWood emphasized
that in future phases of implementation, there will be opportunity for participation.
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Steiner spoke on Chautaqua Park, stating that he
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Tomorrow, and
asked that the Council schedule a vote concerning the
park.
• • .! • g t e The Institutefor t t and
Economici 1 1t for administration of Poly Resources Recycling
economic development grant, and for the Mayor to sign contingent upon
approval from the City Manager and the City Attomey/Bob Hart (Pulled by
Bonner asked whether the contract is in conformance with Sec. 1.03 "Form of
Government" of the City Charter. Attorney Banks declared that there was no
conflict with the Charter. Hart explained that giving staff authorization to
negotiate a contract will save PR time that they desperately need.
Motion by McMaster, second by Voltz to authorize staff to negotiate the contract
and for the Mayor to sign contingent upon the approval from the City Manager
and City Attorney. Approved 64. Bonner opposed.
Regular Agenda
Council will consider each item on the regular agenda individually.
920324 Citizens wish' g to address the Council.
Ed
Steiner spoke on Chautaqua Park, stating that he
represents kids from
Teens
for
Tomorrow, and
asked that the Council schedule a vote concerning the
park.
920325 Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports
* Convention and Visitor's Bureau joint meeting 5:30 p.m. on July 20
It was announced that the joint meeting would be held at the Hospitality
Suite at the Ramada Inn at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 1992.
* establish FY'93 budget workshop schedule
Council agreed to schedule budget workshops throughout the last week of
August, beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 9:00 p.m. on Monday,
August 24, and Wednesday, August 26, through Friday, August 28. There
will be a regularly -scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 25. If
there is a high school football game scheduled for Friday night, August 28,
the workshop will be re -scheduled to Saturday, August 29 from 8:30 a.m.
to 12:00 noon.
The Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant groundbreaking is scheduled for
5:00 p.m. on July 16.
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Visitors' Day at the Texas A & M University Fire School will be Wednesday,
July 22. Mike McMaster will tentatively attend.
Jane Voltz • Mike McMaster of • Playscape Subcommitteei • ..
Council that had a very positive meeting with the Sheriff's Posse, and a
recommendation will be forthcoming once the Posse has a chance to meet, They
want to ensure adequate
McMaster asked the City to send a letter commending the Sertoma Club for their
exceptional Juldisplay.
1120326 Council discussion 1 1 guidance on the*independent audit process/Council
Audit • i' Reynolds, . • Earl Maxwell
Earl Maxwell distributed the proposed audit schedule to Council, and explained
what each step involves.
McMaster suggested that the auditors perform a full audit of the enterprise funds
and a combined audit of the other fund types. Voltz and Curl agreed. Motion by
Voltz, second by Curl that a subcommittee of the Council serve to guide the
auditors throughout the audit process. Approved 7-0.
920327 Ordinance No. 92-15 rezoning Southwestern University, a total of 505 acres
located in the William Addison and Antonio Flores surveys, from RS -Residential
Single Family to RP -Residential Planned --Second Reading/Ed Barry and Fred
Morris
Motion by McMaster, second by Bonner to approve the rezoning ordinance on
second reading. Approved 7-0.
920328 Ordinance t 9246 rezoning a portion of nOaks Subdivision,
Section 11, from C-1 Local Commercial to RS -Residential Single Family --Second
Reading/Ed B. •. • Fred Morris
Motion by Curl, second by Shelby to approve the rezoning ordinance on second
reading. Approved 7-0.
920329 Ordinance No. 92-17 amending the 1991-1992 annual budget to create a special
revenue fund to account for the grant through the Governor's Special Assistance
Fund for Small and Minority Business/Texas Community Development Program
to Poly Resources Recycling, Inc. --Second Reading/Glenn Reynolds
Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve the budget ordinance on seconi
reading. Approved
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120330 i • • • art �,,;,,. utility to provide
City llmits�"Second Reading/Marianne Banks
Motion by • • by • to approve this ordinance on •
reading.♦• ♦ .• 1.
it)20331 Request by Recycling Opportunities, Inc. to waive the $1,500 fee for
installation of threemphase electricity at 40109 Industrial Park Circle/Bob Hart
Hart reviewed action of prior councils on similar requests. This will cost the City
$3,800 in direct cost --the reason past waivers were not granted. Councils have
approved building fee waivers because there was no direct expense. McMaster
stated he was opposed. Kay Friend, representing Rock House, spoke in favor of
granting the request. Shelby spoke in favor of vocational rehabilitation programs
for persons with disabilities. Mayor Mood asked for the recommendation of the
City Manager. Hart responded that he recommends denial, and noted that even
if the Council denies it, the hook-up will still cost the City $2,300.
Motion by Shelby, second by Tonn to waive the fee. Denied 2-5. Bonner,
McMaster, Voltz, Curl and Valdez opposed.
Motion by McMaster, second by Curl to not waive fees, but authorize the City
Manager to work out a 12 -month payback to the City to cover the $1,500 cost of
the hook-up. Approved 74
920332 Council approval for reallocation of $30,000 currently budgeted for restrooms on
the Square, to renovation of the Old Grace Church and parking areas/Randy
Morrow
Morrow reviewed the history of the Grace Church project and budget for the
restrooms. Curl explained the intended use of the church building. McMaster is
concerned that the unrenovated building is an eyesore. Voltz and Tann were
concerned about the need to re -budget for the restrooms for next year, should the
Council approve the re -allocation. Council discussed the need to define and
maintain budget priorities throughout the year. Curl said there needs to be more
definition of just what the City and the Heritage Society are committed to
regarding renovation of the church. McMaster, Shelby and Voltz offered to serve
on a committee to work with the Heritage Society.
Motion by McMaster, second by Bonner to authorize the Mayor to appoint a
subcommittee to work with the Heritage Society and return to Council with a
recommendation defining the roles of each group. McMaster, Shelby and Voltz
was appointed, with Voltz designated as Chairperson.
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Curl
thanked Council for
their willingness
to work with the Heritage Society on
what
is a very ambitious
project forof
this size.
Attest:
Z
Leo Wood, Mayor Elizabeth Gray,
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