HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_08.12.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, August 12, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday ,
August 12, 2011 presiding.
Board Members Present:
Tina Geiselbrecht - Chair, William Maples - Secretary, Danny Meigs, Troy Hellmann, Henry Boecker
Board Members Absent:
Joe Graff - Vice Chair, Annette Montgomery
Staff Present:
Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Mark Miller, Bill Dryden
Others Present:
David Patrick & John Simcik - KPA, Robert Feiman, Caryle Sherman-Gonzales - Citizens
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Ms. Tina Geiselbrecht called the Regular GTAB Board meeting to order on Friday, August 12, 2011 at
10:00 AM
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.
I. STAFF BOARD COMMENTS/QUESTIONS:
(This is a short informational time regarding items where specific actions are not requested or needed)
A. Introduction of Visitors
B. Recent CAMPO/TxDOT Actions: Applications have been submitted. There has been a
second call for projects under Prop 12 bond funds that staff just did the STP -MM
applications for - FM 1460 and Austin Ave. sidewalk. Staff also included the Southwest
Bypass project between SH 29 and Leander Road. There is a large amount money needed
for this project and it does not have to meet the federal environmental requirements. This
will help abate traffic on Leander Road in the short term future, until the whole bypass built.
The biggest problem with this application is the $11.5M for two bridges. This is why the
application is for abut $20M.
C. Project Updates: Maple St. - The installation of the box culverts and head walls have been
complete. Paving was complete 8/11/11 street should be open 8/12/11.
II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA:
(This is for specific action items considered by the Board – greater than $50,000 in value)
D. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GTAB Board
meeting held on June 10, 2011. -- Jana Kern
Discussion: This item was posted wrong. Should be minutes for July 8, 2011 not
June 10, 2011, will bring July minutes to the next Board meeting.
E. Consideration and possible recommendation to award the annual Street Striping
bid to DIJ Construction Company, of Bertram, Texas. This will be on as needed
basis in the estimated amount of $119,425.00 annually with the two year bid totaling
$238,850.00. -- Mark Miller/Ed Polasek
Discussion: Miller stated that this contract is a two year contract with the option to
renew for two more years. The contract will provide thermoplastic street striping
and pavement marking's on city streets on an as needed basis.
Action: Motion by Meigs, seconded by Boecker to approve contract with DIJ
Construction Company.
Approved 5-0-2 (Joe Graff & Annette Montgomery abse nt)
F. Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council concerning the Smith Branch
Watershed Master Plan. -- Bill Dryden/Ed Polasek
Discussion: John Simcik of KPA gave a presentation to the Board explaining all of the
options available. There was long discussions on what needs to be done with the house
in the flood plain. Presentation attached.
Action: Motion by Meigs, seconded by Hellmann to purchase the two properties in San
Jose as first priority.
Approved 4-1-2 (Graff, Montgomery absent, Boecker against)
Discussion: Staff is to bring back, to the next board meeting, the cost of property clearing
and restoration for the Board to make a recommendation concerning project priorities and
approval of the Master Plan.
III. STRATEGIC ISSUES:
G. Overview of Future Funding Options for Transportation Programs and Projects. -- Ed Polasek
Discussion: Item Pulled. Will be brought to next Board Meeting
ADJOURN
Motion by Maples, seconded by Hellmann to adjourn meeting.
Approved 5-0-2 (Graff & Montgomery absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:40 AM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Tina Geiselbrecht - Chair William Maples - Secretary