HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_11.11.2011Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, November 11, 2011
The Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday ,
November 11, 2011 presiding.
Board Members Present:
Tina Geiselbrecht - Chair, William Maples - Secretary, Danny Meigs, Henry Boecker, Annette
Montgomery
Board Members Absent:
Troy Hellmann
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Ed Polasek, Bill Dryden, Mark Miller, Trina Binkford, Laurie Brewer, Micki
Rundell, Susan Morgan
OTHERS PRESENT:
Edna Johnson - CARTS, Meredith Highsmith - Texas Transportation Institute, Mary Mazzei - Halff
Associates, Inc.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Tina Geiselbrecht called the regular GTAB board meeting to order on Friday November 11, 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: On December 14, 2011 at 10:00 TxDOT has scheduled
a ground breaking ceremony for the Lakeway Bridge Project; with construction to
begin with in the next two weeks.
Staff had a meeting with TxDOT and Williamson County. TxDOT has made getting the
environmental clearances on the north bound frontage road from Inner Loop to SH29
a priority. TxDOT expects to get a catagorical exclusion with in 8 -9 months and a construction
letting within 12 months. This project will include the realignment and ramps.
C. Project Updates
II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA:
(This is for specific action items considered by the Board – greater than $50,000 in value)
D. Board nominations and election of Vice-Chair of the GTAB Board. -- Tina Geiselbrecht,
GTAB Board Chair
Discussion: Meigs nominated Troy Hellmann as Vice Chair of the GTAB Board
Action: Motion by Meigs seconded by Montgomery to elect Troy Hell mann as Vice Chair
of the GTAB Board.
Approved 5-0-1 (Troy Hellmann absent)
E. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GTAB Board
meeting held on October 14, 2011. -- Tina Davis/Jana Kern
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Maples, seconded by Meigs to approve minutes as presented.
Approved 5-0-1(Hellmann absent)
F. Consideration and possible recommendation for the award of the annual bid for
Hot Mix Asphalt to RTI of Pflugerville, Texas. This will be for the purchase of
asphalt on an as needed basis in the estimated amount in the estimated amount
of $430,750.00 with the two year bid totaling $861,500.00. - Mark Miller, Ed Polasek
Discussion: Miller explained to the board the bid pro cess - bids were received to
supply the City with Type "D", hot laid and cold laid. This was for the estimated
annual amounts to be used on City streets with in the next two years, with the
option to renew for two additional one year periods. Staff did look into purchasing
asphalt off the State Contract; however, it would not work smoothly for our operation.
Action: Motion by Meigs, seconded by Maples to award RTI the annual Hot Mix bid.
Approved 5-0-1(Hellmann absent)
G. Consideration and possible recommendation for the award of the annual bid for
Emulsion oil used in road construction to Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion, Inc. of Austin,
Texas. This will be on an as needed basi s in the estimated amount of $110,338.80
with the two year bid totaling $220,777.60. - Mark Miller, Ed Polasek
Discussion: Miller stated that bids were received to provide the City with emulsion
to be used for chip seal and tack oil. Several companies were notified but Ergon
was the only company to respond.
Action: Motion by Meigs, seconded by Boecker to award Ergon Asphalt & Emulsion,
Inc the annual Emulsion bid.
Approved 5-0-1(Hellmann absent)
III. STRATEGIC ISSUES:
H. Update and possible recommendation concerning future transit funding based
on potential 2010 Census Urbanized Area designations. - Ed Polasek
Danny Meigs left meeting at 10:21 AM.
Discussion: Polasek briefed the board on this item then turned the floor over to
Meredith Highsmith of Texas Transportation Institute who gave a presentation
on Census 2010 Impact on Funding for Transit.
Motion by Maples to adjourn meeting.
Approved 4-0-2 (Hellman & Meigs absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Tina Geiselbrecht - Chair William Maples - Secretary