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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, October 18, 2005
The Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Tuesday ,
October 18, 2005.
Board Members Present:
Doug Smith – Chair, John Gavurnik – Vice Chair, Jack Hunnicutt- Secretary, Patty Eason, Kendall
Young, Larry Brown
Board Members Absent:
Robert Kostka
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Jana Kern, Terri Calhoun, Mike Mayben, Glenn Dishong, Tom Benz, Marsha Iwers,
OTHER PRESENT:
William Adams - Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. (CDM)
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Regular meeting called to order by Doug Smith @ 2:10 p.m.
Moved into Executive Session.
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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Call to Order @ 2:11 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.
Section 551.072 Deliberation on Real Property
A. Consideration and possible recommendation to the City Council to acquire
(1) +5.24 acres of land located on the SE Innerloop at CR 110 and owned by
Williamson County; and (2) +3.83 acres of land located on CR 116 and
owned by the W. D. Kelley Foundation, for the construction of two new
electric substations. Mike Mayben/Terri Calhoun
DISCUSSION ON TAPE
Executive Session to adjourn and Regular Session Called to Order @ 2:25 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA
Action from Executive Session - if needed
A. (1) Motion by John seconded by Kendall to accept the staff recommendation
to make an offer to Williamson County for the purchase of + 5.24 acres of
land at the intersection of SE Innerloop at CR 110 consistent with the
Board's executive session discussion.
Approved 6-0 (Robert Kostka absent)
(2) Motion by Kendall, seconded by Gavurnik, to accept staff recommendation
to make an offer to W.D. Kelley Foundation for the purchase of + 3.83 acres
of land on CR 116 consistent with the Board's executive session discussion.
Approved 5-0 (Kostka absent, Hunnicutt recusing )
B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes from the Special
Board meeting held on September 1, 2005, and from the regular Board
meeting held on September 20, 2005. Jana Kern
Discussion: September 1, 2005 minutes - None.
Action: Motion by Gavurnik, seconded by Young, to approve the September 1,
2005 minutes as written.
Approved: 6-0 (Kostka absent)
Discussion: September 20, 2005 minutes - Corrections to Item E & F.Under
Action: take out "in the amount of" change to "and to set an annual operating
budget of". Correct the spelling of Board member Kostka name through out
the minutes.
Action: Motion by Eason, seconded by Young to approve the September 20, 2005
minutes with corrections mentioned above.
Approved: 6-0 (Kostka absent)
C. Review of the Project Progress Report and timelines (including but not limited
to items listed). Tom Benz
Discussion: Benz presented the report: Would like to draw your attention
to the new format. This is a work in process, your comments are welcome.
It was stated that this new format is very helpful.
West Loop/North Austin Ave. Water: Still working with Chisholm Trail on
what size of line. Working with Round Rock on the interlocal agreement.
Pecan Branch Interceptor: Working on the easements.
Dove Springs WWTP: Construction is under way.
2005 Street Overlay: Curb is complete on Vine they are now moving over to
Laurel.
Berry Creek Lift Station: About 67% complete. Waiting on testing results.
Starting on the electrical work.
Action: None
D. Consideration and possible recommendation for the award of the annual bid for
water meters and accessories to various bidders in the amount of $276,942.35.
Glenn Dishong
Discussion: Dishong presented the item. Materials will be ordered by the using
departments on an as needed basis.
Action: Motion by Gavurnik, seconded by Brown to award the annual bid for
water meters and accessories to the various bidders in the amount of $276,942.35.
Approved: 6-0 (Kostka absent)
E. Discussion and possible recommendation of GUS Sewer Policy and proposed
amendments to the Unified Development Code and Chapter 13 of the City
Georgetown Code of Ordinances. Glenn Dishong
Discussion: Dishong present the item. This item was presented to the GUS
Board during its June 9th and July 15th meetings. At this time William Adams
of CDM will go over the changes that we are recommending to the UDC.
On the copy that was in your packet you will notice items that have been
crossed off - removed/deleted, and items that have been underlined - added.
The changes that have been mention today will not affect the properties that
are in this round of annexations.
Full version of the discussion is on tape.
Action: Motion by Young, seconded by Brown to approve the GUS Sewer Policy
and the proposed amendments to the UDC and Chapter 13 of the City
of Georgetown Code of Ordinances.
Approved: 6-0 (Kostka absent)
F. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a contract amendment
between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Inc. for
professional services related to the design of the Pecan Branch Reuse Line
Extension and Pump Station upgrade for $239,500.00. Glenn Dishong
Discussion: Dishong presented the item. This project completes the reuse line
that goes from Pecan Branch to Airport Ground Storage Tank for irrigation
water, the installation of an upgraded pumping station, and associated
equipment a the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
This project is also necessary to reduce the amount of groundwater used for
golf course irrigation and also fulfills a contractual commitment to provide
reuse water to the Sun City golf course.
Action: Motion by Gavurnik, seconded by Young to approve the contract
amendment between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser, and McKee,
Inc. for professional services related to the design of the Pecan Branch Reuse
Line Extension and Pump Station upgrade in the amount, not to exceed,
$239,500.00.
Approved: 6-0 (Kostka absent)
G. Update on the American Society of Civil Engineers’(ASCE) report card for
Georgetown’s Infrastructure. Tom Benz
Discussion: Benz updated the board. At this time the committee/staff is
reviewing the results of the grading. When this is complete we will present
the results to the Board.
Motion by Gavurnik, seconded by Young, to adjourn meeting.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 03:33 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Doug Smith - Chair Jack Hunnicutt - Secretary