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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
The Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday , May
18, 2004.
Board Members Present:
Patty Eason, Doug Smith, Larry Brown. John Gavurnik, Kendall Young, Patty Eason, Robert Kostka
(arrived @ 2:11pm)
Board Members Absent:
Jack Hunnicutt
Staff Present:
Jana Kern, Laura Wilkins, Jim Briggs, Glenn Dishong, Joel Weaver, Tom Benz, Mike Mayben, Paul
Brandenburg,
OTHER PRESENT:
David Patrick - Roming, Parker & Kasberg, L.L.P.
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Meeting Called to Order at 2:03 p.m. - By Doug Smith
A. Consideration and possible recommendation regarding review of the Draft Ethics Ordinance to be
adopted on second reading by the City Council on June 22, 2004. Jim Briggs
DISCUSSION: Paul Brandenburg ask that the board review the Draft Ethics Ordinance - any
comments need to be back by June 11, 2004. No need to go over in great detail or spend a
lot of time on this as Council has reviewed twice already and a committee was formed to
draft this item. This committee has been working on this for over one year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Call to Order 2:05 p.m.
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government
Code, Vernon’s Texas Codes, Annotated, the items listed below will be
discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the regular
session that follows.
B. Section 551.086 Competitive Matters
Motion by Eason seconded by Young that LCRA Wholesale Power Contract is a competitive
matter. Approved 5-0 (Absent Kostka (from this vote only), Hunnicutt)
1. Discussion and possible recommendation related to the LCRA Wholesale Power
Contract. Jim Briggs & Mike Mayben
DISCUSSION ON TAPE
Motion by Eason, seconded by Young that The McCord Engineering contact is a competitive
matter. Approved 6-0 (Hunnicutt absent)
2. Discussion and possible recommendation for extension of the contract between McCord
Engineering, and Georgetown Utility Systems, to provide engineering services related to
the planning, design, and review of the City's electric system improvements, system
construction, system expansion (due to development), and system mapping.
Mike Mayben
DISCUSSION ON TAPE
Motion by Gavurink, second by Brown to recommend renewal of contract with McCord
Engineering.
Approve 6-0 (Hunnicutt absent)
C. Section 551.072 Deliberation on Real Property
1. Staff briefing and discussion regarding TxDot proposal to purchase City-owned property
for SH 130 right-of-way. Jim Briggs
DISCUSSION ON TAPE
Executive Session to adjourn and Regular Session Reconvened 2:43 p.m.
REGULAR SESSION: CALLED TO ORDER 2:44 p.m. by
Action from Executive Session - if needed
D. Approval of the minutes from the regular Board meeting held on April 20, 2004.
Jana Kern/Laura Wilkins
DISCUSSION: NONE
ACTION: Motion by Eason, seconded by Gavurnik to approve the minutes from April 20, 2004.
Approved 6-0 (Hunnicutt absent)
E. Review of the Construction Progress Report and timelines (including but not limited to
items listed). Joel Weaver
DISCUSSION: Weaver gave update on the projects.
Street overlay project - Question by Smith - Is this micro-surfacing that will be done on
these streets. Answered by Weaver - No this is an asphalt overlay.
EARZ Phase 1 Project - Question by Smith - What part of town is this?
Answered by Weaver - Within the Dove Springs Basin & East of IH 35
ACTION: NONE
F. Consideration and possible recommendation of award for the 13th Street Rehabilitation Project.
Tom Benz.
DISCUSSION: Benz gave an update of the project. Four bids came in for consideration. Roming,
Parker and Kasberg reviewed and recommended H. Deck for this project. Question by Smith:How
much of this project could be funded by the 1/4 cent sales tax. Answered by Briggs - did not have
the percentage break down. Will get this break down to the GUS Board after it goes to Council.
We also want to put up signage for the 4B & 1/4 cent projects, so people will know where these
dollars are being spent.
ACTION: Motion by Eason, seconded by Brown to recommend bid award to H. Deck.
Approved 6-0 (Hunnicutt absent)
Motion by Eason, seconded by Young that meeting be adjourned - Approved 6-0 (Hunnicutt absent)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Approved : Attest:
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Board Member Name Secretary