HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.13.1995 CC-RMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1995
The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with
Mayor Leo Wood presiding.
Council Members
Present:
Ferd Tann
George Arroyos
Doris Curl
Jane Voltz
Winfred Bonner
Susan Hoyt
Lee Bain
Staff Present:
Bob Hart, City Manager
Sheree Rabe, Asst. City Attorney
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Ed Barry, Dir. of Development Services
Hartley Sappington, Dir. of Community Svcs.
Susan Morgan, Dir. of Finance & Admin.
Jim Briggs, Dir. of Community Owned Utilities
Bill Shanklin, Dir. of Fire Services
Council Members
Absent:
Dick Vincent
Hildy Kingma, Chief Planner
Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Planner
Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent
Travis McLain, Airport Manager
Worms -Called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A Review of ends and priority issues for 1995-96 Budget direction
Hart explained to Council that he had included in the packet for this item a draft of the issues that
he felt were important to Council at the Retreat and asked them for their input. Tonn asked Hart
to add upgrading Old Airport Road. Curl asked about emphasis on a Council arts commission;
protection of the river banks, as well as the river water quality; and a mandatory training program
for members of advisory boards. Arroyos also asked for adequate training of advisory
boardmembers and asked for Council support of the Habitat for Humanity Program.
Regular Session to call Executive Session to 6rder - 6:48 p.m.
Executive Session
B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
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C Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
D Sec.551.074 staff report
Regular Session - Called to order at 7:12 p.m.
E Action on Executive Session items, including any formal resolutions authorizing litigation as
needed.
No action was taken on Executive Session items.
Public Hearing
F Annexation of: approximately 354 acres located south of Westinghouse Road (CR111) and east
of the existing City limit boundary and the Pottery and More property/Ed Barry and Clyde von
Rosenberg
von Rosenberg explained the services that would be provided upon annexation. Wood asked
Council for comments. Bonner asked if there were any areas within the City Limits or the
extraterritorial jurisdiction that have not been annexed. Hart explained that there are some "donut
holes" and some development on the fringe of the City Limits that is not within the City.
Vera Anderson and Charles Johnson, residents on Westinghouse Road, spoke against annexation,
and Johnson asked about the timeframe for fire protection to his residence.
von Rosenberg replied that State law requires that the fire protection be provided within 4 1/2
years.
Wood announced that Hart was intending to tell the attorney for the previous speakers that there
is another option that needs to be discussed. The first reading of this ordinance will be July 11,
leaving 30 days to come to a reasonable resolution of differences.
Norma Steele of 750 County Road 111 asked about the street service addressed in the annexation
service plan. She pointed out that there is only one public road --Westinghouse Road --so she
didn't feel that the service plan in that area would be an advantage to her.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:33 p.m.
G Annexation of: approximately 1,241 acres generally bordering the Stonehedge (also known as
Churchill Farms) Subdivision to the west, south and east/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg stated that the service plan was the same as for the previous area.
Calvin Walker of 2601 Hutto Road questioned the boundary lines and spoke against the
annexation. Wood noted that staff would work on a meeting with the property owners.
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Wesley Poarch stated that lie could see no benefit in being annexed and asked that the lines be
adjusted to exclude his property.
Wood replied that annexation would protect the citizens from construction that might lower the
value of their property.
Gerry Anderson spoke representing the Schneider Farm, distributing to Council copies of a letter
to Hart explaining that because the property he represents is agricultural the owner does not wish
to be annexed.
Fred Churchill of Texas Parks and Wildlife spoke representing some of the property owners who
do not wish to be annexed because their property is used for hunting and is depended on for
income.
Pam Carlson, representing three properties, south of Stonehedge (Churchill Farms), asked that
those properties be exempted because they are an active family farm; none of the three properties
is now for sale or intended to be sold in the future, being dedicated to the heirs of the family. The
assessment of city taxes would be a burden on the income of the owners who supplement their
social security income with the sale of cattle raised on the farm.
Keith Morrow, President of Churchill Farms Homeowners Association, explained that their
request to be annexed did not intend to cause harm to the surrounding properties, but was done
to protect their property values from future objectionable development.
Wood asked for any other comments, explaining that the City would try to do everything it could
to please everyone concerned.
Morrow asked why the property directly north of Highway 29 was not included in the annexation
plan. Hart said that a 500 -foot deep strip of the land immediately north is already within the City
Limits and would be covered by zoning regulations.
Gerry Anderson said he also was
concerned
about the property north
of Highway 29. He
understands that the owner bought
the land for
speculation and that there
are approximately 90
acres of land in that parcel. Wood
replied that
staff would look into that
situation.
Anderson asked why the Williamson County vehicle maintenance facility was not included in the
annexation. Hart explained that it was because the development had already taken place.
Anderson said he felt some of that land is still intended to be used as a juvenile detention center
according to the County Century Plan.
Wood asked Bain and Curl to meet with the County and obtain a copy of the Century Plan and
the intent of the County for the use of that property.
Morrow also addressed Council concerning the item regarding the first reading of the annexation
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ordinance, asking for clarification as to which properties were in fact being annexed. Wood
directed von Rosenberg to show him the annexation map. Morrow also asked about the
apartments that were to be constructed. He asked why the property was being proposed to be
rezoned for multi -family since the owner, David Starr, had already obtained the right to build
apartments there because of being "grandfathered. " Barry explained that the rezoning would
protect the zoning designation in the future in case of a catastrophy so that the apartments could
be rebuilt. Morrow asked if the public would be allowed to be heard before the rezoning would
become final. Barry advised him that he could come before Council to speak when that item is
brought to them in two weeks.
An unidentified person in the audience asked if Starr sold the property to someone else whether
the zoning would go with the property. Barry and Asst. City Attorney Sheree Rabe concurred that
the zoning designation would remain with the property.
The Public Hearing closed at 8:08 p.m.
Consent Agenda
H Approval of meeting minutes --Regular Meeting of May 23, 1995/Sandra Lee
I Award of annual bid for the landscape maintenance of City owned facilities and the downtown
square to Bill's Greenhill Service Company in the amount of $35,040.00/Susan Morgan and Terry
Jones
J Award of annual bid for water and wastewater pipe and fittings to various bidders in the estimated
amount of $58,920.00/Jim Briggs and Terry Jones
K Approval of a request for extension of approval of an administrative modification to the site plan
for Southwestern University/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
L Approval of a contract between the City of Georgetown and the Brazos River Authority, to
conduct the San Gabriel Nutrient Study Segment 1248 in an amount not to exceed $70,000/Jim
Briggs
M Approval of a resolution to adopt a Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan/Jim Briggs
N Adopt an amendment to the City of Georgetown Policy on claims against the City/Bob Hart
O Adopt an executive limitation relative to compensation of City employees/Bob Hart
P Engage APR consultants to design and construct LPG/LNG distribution system to serve Sun City
and other areas with Georgetown/Bob Hart
Q Authorize City Manager to negotiate with potential suppliers to serve Sun City and other areas
within Georgetown/Bob Hart
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R Authorize City Manager to establish schedule and notices relative to financing the LPG/LNG
distribution system to Sun City and other areas within Georgetown/Bob Hart
S Authorize the City Manager to work out terms of an agreement with the purchaser of a 52 -acre
tract subject to the 1-35 frontage road assessment/Bob Hart
T Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest to on behalf of the City of
Georgetown a Contract with Dorcon, Inc., for an Airport T -Hanger construction project/Hartley
Sappington and Travis McClain
U Authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Secretary to attest to on behalf of the City of
Georgetown a
Contract with
Austin
Engineering Co., Inc., for an Airport construction
project/Hartley
Sappington and
Travis
McClain
Bain asked for the name of the current contractor on Item I. Purchasing Agent Terry Jones replied that
Pride Landscaping out of Hutto is the current contractor, and that the City had opted not to extend their
contract.
Bain asked why the resolution in Item M was being brought to Council at this time. Hart advised that
the resolution is required by the Texas Water Development Board in order to sell bonds.
Motion by Tann, second by Bonner to approve the Consent Agenda. Approved 6-0. (Vincent absent.)
(Curl abstained from Items T and U due to conflict of interest)
Regular Agenda
V Citizens wishing to address the Council
Ed Steiner of 409 W. 3rd Street spoke to Council about Blue Hole, saying that the parking on
MLK is a result of lawyers and jurors parking there instead of at the Courthouse parking lots, not
from people using Blue Hole. He also said there is no excessive noise from Blue Hole and the
traffic is not a problem. He added that he wants the "slave" graveyard to be cleaned and mowed,
and wants Chitauqua Park re -named for Edna Powell. Also doesn't think the soldiers from Ft.
Hood are the cause of the problems at Blue Hole.
W Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports
Tonn asked for a report on 1405 E. 14th Street. Hart said he has asked Code Enforcement to
overlook the normal procedure on properties whose owners don't respond to certified mailings and
begin taking action by posting a notice on the property so that the property can be cleaned up
legally.
Arroyos thanked Wood and Curl for attending the unveiling of the Neighborhood Watch sign in
his district and commended the people of his neighborhood for making this program work.
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Focus Group Session on Subdivision Regulations Process with Linda Goldzimmer, June
20, :30 p.m., Recreation Center
Hart pointed out that the time and place for this session is 7:00 p.m. at the Librarv.
8:28 p.m. recess - resumed at 8:34 p.m.
X Second reading of an ordinance to rezone the Village of River Bend, an 8.13 acre Planned Unit
Development in River Bend, Unit V, located on Booty's Crossing Road. from A, Agricultural to
RP, Residential Planned/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
Kingma said the first reading was done last _year, the second reading was held up until the plat was
filed. The plat was filed last month. Kingma read the caption.
Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to approve Ordinance No.95-24 on second reading. Approved
6-0.
Y Approval of a final plat of Park Meadow West, an 11.182 acre tract in the Nicholas Porter
Survey, located on Williams Drive and Dawn Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
Kingma said this final plat was being brought in advance of the preliminary plat and 'before the
zoning is approved. The annexation becomes effective tomorrow. Because a piece of the property
is already zoned C2B, the more intense zoning controls. The applicant has requested the
_ remaining piece be zoned the same. �.
Motion by Tonn, second by Bonner to approve the rezoning. Approved 6-0.
Approval of a resolution adopting revisions to the City of Georgetown Mission Statement; Bab
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Hart read the resolution. Motion by Bain, second by Curl to approve this.resolution. Approved
6-0. -�
AA Adopt amendment to the City of Georgetown Policv on professional services; Bob Hart
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Hart read the resolution. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to approve the resolution.
Approved 6-0.
BB Adopt an amendment to the City of Georgetown Policy on Advisory Board -kppoIniments/Bob
Hart
Hart read the resoltuion. Motion by Curl, second by Tonn to approve this resolution.
Approved 6-0.
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Focus Group Session on Subdivision Regulations Process with Linda Goldzimmer, June
20, 5:30 p.m., Recreation Center
Hart pointed out that the time and place for this session is 7:00 p.m. at the Library.
8:28 p.m. recess - resumed at 8:34 p.m.
X Second reading of an ordinance to rezone the Village of River Bend, an 8.13 acre Planned Unit
Development in River Bend, Unit V, located on Booty's Crossing Road, from A, Agricultural to
RP, Residential Planned/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
Kingma said the first reading was done last year, the second reading was held up until the plat was
filed. The plat was filed last month. Kingma read the caption.
Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to approve Ordinance No95-24 on second reading. Approved
6-0.
Y Approval of a final plat of Park Meadow West, an 11.182 acre tract in the Nicholas Porter
Survey, located on Williams Drive and Dawn Drive/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
Kingma said this final plat was being brought in advance of the preliminary plat and before the
zoning is approved. The annexation becomes effective tomorrow. Because a piece of the property
is already zoned C2B, the more intense zoning controls. The applicant has requested the
remaining piece be zoned the same.
Motion by Tonn, second by Bonner to approve the final plat. Approved 6-0.
Z Approval of a resolution adopting revisions to the City of Georgetown Mission Statement/Bob
Hart
Hart read the resolution. Motion by Bain, second by Curl to approve this resolution. Approved
6-0.
AA Adopt amendment to the City of Georgetown Policy on professional services/Bob Hart
Hart read the resolution. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to approve the resolution.
Approved 6-0.
BB Adopt an amendment to the City of Georgetown Policy on Advisory Board Appointments/Bob
Hart
Hart read the resoltuion
Approved 6-0.
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Motion by Curl, second by Tonn to approve this resolution.
CC First reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of: (1) the Stonehedge
subdivision, Sections One, Two and Three (also known as Churchill Farms); (2) a 48.51 acre tract
in the William Addison Survey owned by Stonehedge Partners; and (3) a 2.735 acre tract in the
William Addison Survey described as "Tract Five" in a Declaration of Restriction in Volume
2332, Page 132 of the Williamson County land records/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg noted that this is considered to be a voluntary annexation. von Rosenberg read the
caption of the ordinance. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to approve the ordinance on first
reading. Approved 6-0.
DD First
reading of an
ordinance
amending "Section 10.16.070" of the Code of Ordinances of the
City
relating to fire
zones/Bill
Shanklin
Shanklin noted that it expands the designation of fire zone and allows the enforcement of those
zones. Shanklin, Hart, Leggitt and Rabe took turns reading the six-page ordinance on first
reading. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain. Approved 6-0.
EE Approval of a resolution revising the current City of Georgetown Budget and Financial Policies
regarding encumbrances/Susan Morgan
Morgan explained that this resolution and the following ordinance were a result of the mid -year
financial review. Motion by Hoyt, second by Tonn to approve this resolution. Approved 6-0.
FF First reading of an ordinance amending the 1994/95 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) by
$1,734,200 for the purchase and operating cost of the Berry Creek Water and Wastewater
System/Susan Morgan
Morgan read the caption. Motion by Curl, second by Arroyos to approve this ordinance on first
reading. Approved 6-0.
GG First reading of an ordinance amending the 1994/95 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) for
various mid -year adjustments as outlined at the May 23, 1995 Mid -Year Review Report to
Council/Susan Morgan
Morgan explained that this ordinance is for "housekeeping" purposes and read the caption.
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bonner to approve this ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
HH First reading of an ordinance amending the 1994/95 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget) by
$80,799 for the addition of building inspection staff as outlined at the May 23, 1995 Mid Year
Review Report to Council/Susan Morgan
Morgan read the caption. Motion by Tonn, second by Arroyos to approve this ordinance on first
reading. Approved 6-0.
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II Approval of a resolution requesting the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to relocate
the entrance ramp to IH35 south from the southbound frontage road between Lakeway Drive and
Williams Drive (RM2338) in Georgetown in order to allow traffic traveling south on the frontage
road from Northwest Boulevard to enter IH35 without first passing through the frontage road's
intersection with Williams Drive (RM2338)/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg explained the purpose of the resolution. Wood asked if TXDOT had been
informed about this action. von Rosenberg said he has mentioned it to Bill Glenn, but no formal
notification has been given. von Rosenberg read the resolution. Motion by Bain, second by Tonn
to approve the resolution. Approved 6-0.
JJ Appoint one member to the Convention & Visitors Bureau and one member to the Board of
Adjustment/Mayor Leo Wood
Wood recommended the suggested applicants be approved. Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to
approve the two appointments. Approved 6-0.
KK Appoint three members to the Georgetown Industrial Development Cooperation/Mayor Leo Wood
Wood asked Hart to give Council some background on this action. Hart explained that this board
has existed for several years. The purpose of the board is to authorize industrial revenue bonds.
In the past, bonds have not been a good financing vehicle for investment for financing.
Therefore, the board was inactive. Triple S Plastics would like to have the financing of industrial
revenue bonds in order to expand their business and bring it to Georgetown. The attorney for
Triple S already has located buyers in Michigan for the bonds.
Wood recommended that Tim Harris, Judi Shanklin, and Mark Dixon be appointed to the Board
of Directors of the Industrial Development Cooperation. These people are all members of the
Georgetown Industrial Foundation. Motion by Tonn, second by Bonner to approve the
recommendations. Approved 6-0.
9:22 p.m. recess for Executive Session - resumed Open Session at 9:40 p.m.
LL Final comments and evaluation of meeting process
There were no final comments.
Approved:
Leo Wood, Mayor
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Attest:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary