HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_04.13.2009Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Special Session
Monday, April 13, 2009
The Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board Special Session of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met
on Monday , April 13, 2009 presiding.
Board Members Present:
Keith Brainard - Chair, John Aldridge - Vice Chair, Lynn Williams - Secretary, Gabe Sansing, Joe Graff,
Tina Geiselbrecht
Board Members Absent:
Don Padfield
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell, Jana Kern, Tom Benz, Bill Dryden, Ed Polasek, Laurie Brewer, Mike Stasny,
Mark Miller, Peggy Leatherman
Other Present:
Chad Thomas - Wms Cty Sun, Bruce Barton - Omni Project , Inc
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Mr. Keith Brainard called the Special GTAB Board Meeting to order on Monday, April 13, 2009 at 11:30
a.m.
Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the
Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, 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.
A. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Special GTAB Board meeting held
on February 23, 2009 and from the Regular meeting held on March 9, 2009. -- Jana Kern
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Sansing, seconded by Aldridge to approve both sets of minutes as presented
Approved 6-0-1 (Don Padfield absent)
B. Discussion and possible action regarding the Project Progress Report and time lines. -- Joel Weaver,
Tom Benz
GTAB Projects:
2008 Street Rehab: Paving and concrete work completed on 8th & 10th Streets. Type "B" asphalt and
concrete work completed on Ash & Mimosa Streets. Type "B" Asphalts work completed on Main
Street from 18th to 21st Streets.
Rock Street Extension: No Change
College Street Bridge: Construction is on underway. Installation of erosion control and detour signs
are in place. Drill shaft installation began at the north bridge abutment.
Williams Drive Widening: No Change
Maple Street Realignment: Alignment has been finalized. Existing utilities have been located, ROW
and easement documents are being prepared. Engineer working on construction plans.
Maple Street Drainage: Engineering is underway.
Oak Tree Dr. Bridge: Preliminary work to commence on April 7, 2009 with the installation of erosion
control & construction of the temporary cart path. Actual construction to begin on April 20, 2009.
Road way will be closed and detour route will be opened.
N.E. Inner Loop & FM 971: The advanced funding agreement with TxDOT and the Task Order with
Steger Bizzell will be presented to Council at the April 14, 2009 meeting. Project schedule yet to be
established.
GTEC Projects:
Lakeway Drive Overpass: TxDOT is acquiring the new ROW and has begun the utility relocation
phase of the project. The project has received Federal Environmental Clearance. Construction plans
are approximately 95% complete. CP&Y have been retained by the City to design utility relocations
which will be integrated into and bid with the T xDOT construction plans.
Southeast Arterial 1 : No Change
Wolf Ranch Pkwy Extension (14A): Consultant has begun work on horizontal and vertical
geometrics. Began setting up cross sections of this segment. No geotechnical work this period. Rights
of Entry are being sought for the Wolf property.
Southwest Bypass (14B): Consultant has begun work on horizontal and vertical geometrics. Began
setting up cross sections of this segment. No geotechnical work this period. Rights of Entry have been
obtain for the entry of the Weir and Guy properties. Rights of Entry still pending for the Wolf
property.
GTEC Project Update & Status Report
Action: None
C. Consideration and possible recommendation of Task Order No. HCI-09-002 with Haynie Consulting,
Inc., of Round Rock, TX, for professional engineering services related to the design of the 2009 Curb
and Sidewalk Project in an amount not to exceed $67,000.00 – Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation
Engineer and Thomas R. Benz, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Discussion: Dryden stated this is a street project. We will be upgrading curbs & sidewalks which
have deteriorated or no longer conform with City standards. Some of the curbs and sidewalks to be
constructed will fill in existing gaps.
Action: Motion by Sansing, seconded by Aldridge to approve task order HCI-09-002 with Haynie
Consulting, Inc., for the design of the 2009 curb & sidewalk project in an amount not to exceed
$67,000.00.
Approved 6-0-1 (Padfield absent)
D. Discussion and update on the Pavement Management Program with Fugro Consultants, Inc., of
Austin, Texas. -- Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Thomas R. Benz, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director
Discussion: Power point presentation was given to the Board by Tom Benz
Action: None
E. Consideration and possible action related to a Pass-Through Financing Proposal for FM 1460 and
other potential projects in the Georgetown Area. -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner
Discussion: Polasek/Rundell explained and gave a history on this item.
Action: Motion by Sansing, seconded by Williams to approve resolution GTAB 2009001 - supporting
the FM 1460 reconstruction project as a Pass Through Finance Project.
Approved 6-0-1 (Padfield absent)
Motion by Brainard, seconded by Sansing to adjou rn meeting
Approved 6-0-1 (Padfield absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Keith Brainard - Chair Lynn Williams - Secretary