HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_02.10.2012Minutes of the Meeting of
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, February 10, 2012
The Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday ,
February 10, 2012 presiding.
Board Members Present:
Tina Geiselbrecht - Chair, Troy Hellmann - Vice Chair, William Maples - Secretary, Danny Meigs,
Henry Boecker, Annette Montgomery, One Vacant Spot
Board Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell, Ed Polasek, Laura Wilkins, Bill Dryden, Laurie Brewer, Trina Bickford,
Bridget Chapman, Jordan Maddox,
OTHERS PRESENT:
Brian Peterson (citizen), Lalena Parkhurst (citizen), Trae Sutton - KPA Engineers, Edna Johnson -
CARTS, Todd Jackson - Halff Assoc., Wesley Jasek - Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc., Meredith Highsmith
- Texas Transportation Institute, Dave Marsh - CARTS
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Ms. Tina Geiselbrecht called the regular GTAB Board meeting to order on Friday, February 10, 2012 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
held first mtg w/ CAMPO North Austin Avenue Sidewalk - found source for local
match. Ready for review next board mtg.
C. Project Updates
SE1 - paving from CR 110 to SH130 renaming sections. Paving complete in next
two weeks ready for travel by end of February. GTEC portions - gas line relocation.
Easements for Hughes tract is the issue right now.
NE Inner Loop closed this weekend - water line work. Water line should be done by
school starting next year.
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 January 13, 2012. -- Jana Kern
Maples - II. E. - bid instead of bide. Extra "A" in the discussion. Motion by Boecker,
second by Meigs to approve as amended. APPROVED 6-0
E. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve an Interlocal Agreement with the
City of Round Rock, Texas, for the development of Plans, Specifications and Estimate and
the process for the acquisition of Rights-of-Way related to the FM 1460 Improvements
Project between Quail Valley Drive and University Boulevard in the amount of $356,500.00.
– Ed Polasek/Bill Dryden
Maples recused himself for this item and left the room. Polasek presented the item.
ROW money available from TxDOT. We need ROW maps updated and assurance
that they are working on 100% design. Right-of-Way Acquisition process this year we
will be first on the list next year so important to do this agreement with Round Rock
now. TxDOT worked up funding scenario - north section. If we start right-of-way
acquisition process this year we will be ready for construction/environmentally
approved - we can start by 2014. Meigs asked if there is any down side?
Polasek - Not really need to jump on it and be ready to address growth in the area.
It is already heavily travelled and if we don't go forward the money will be allocated
elsewhere. Boecker - who is responsible for the process? Polasek/Briggs - TxDOT
process but we will be working with them and because we will fund a portion we will
be able to have input.
Motion by Meigs, second by Hellmann - to recommend this Agreement.
APPROVED 5-0 (Maples absent for this item)
F. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve the First Amend ment to Task
Order BGE-11-001 with Brown & Gay Engineers, Inc. of Austin, Texas, (dated October 25,
2011) related to the FM 1460 Roadway Improvements Project (Quail Valley Drive to
University Boulevard) in the amount of $673,000.00.– Ed Polasek/Bill Dryden
Maples recused himself for this item. Polasek presented the item. Certain items not
included in schematics - we went back and did the cross sections at proper elevations
worked with Leslie to add these items. Dryden - explained the sections added .
Boecker - when will this project be bid? Polasek - Ready to bid in FY 2015.
Motion by Meigs, second by Hellmann to recommend the Task Order.
APPROVED 5-0 (Maples absent for this item)
Maples returned to the meeting.
G. Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council concerning options for Transit
Funding related to the 2010 Census Urban Area Designation.– Ed Polasek/Micki Rundell
Polasek presented the item and introduced Meredith from . Focus on small urban
areas - create urban rural district to allow us to accept state funds. Need to make
certain to fully cover administrative costs - accepting the minimal is not an effective
use of funds. Meredith to give presentation on the white paper. TxDOT and CARTS
people introduced themselves. Meredith is with Texas Transportation Institute.
Explanation of White Paper - Scenarios for consideration are included. Things that
have been done in other communities also referenced in the white paper. Sources of
funding. We are currently in the Rural Transit District. Time Lines for funding
covered. Designation as a small urbanized area is most likely. We will know for
certain in March 2012. Various scenarios presented. Five year financial plan
presented. Meigs - ridership figures? Meredith - yes can talk about basic ridership.
projected about 12,000 ridership annually first year. 180,000 year by the 3rd year.
Hellmann - did we do a trial? Dave - CARTS - Not exactly did a pilot route for several
months. Discussion and questions. Boecker recommends that staff move forward with
CARTS assistance - Motion by Meigs, second by Hellmann. APPROVED 6-0
H. Consideration and possible recommendations concerning the 2012/13 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) -- Ed Polasek/Micki Rundell
Polasek presented the item. Staff requested by CM to find a way to expedite the project
McCoy School - request $65,000 out of the TIP for Gateway Analysis. Briggs - Important
to spend the time to make the best decision to have appropriate link and preserve the
integrity of the neighborhood. Additional explanation by Polasek. Motion by Meigs,
second by Boecker. APPROVED 6-0
III. STRATEGIC ISSUES:
Street Maintenance - Mark Miller/Bill Dryden/Ed Polasek
Nothing new to report at this time.
Boecker and Geiselbrecht gave parting comments
IV. ADJOURN
Motion by Hellmann, second by Meigs to Adjourn. APPROVED 6-0
MEETING ADJOURNED at 11:25
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 AM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
Tina Geiselbrecht - Chair William Maples - Secretary