HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_12.12.2013Notice of Meeting of the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the
Governing Beady of the City of Georgetown, Texas
December 12, 2013 at 10:00 A
at GMC, 00-1 Industrial Ave, Georgetown, TX 78626
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Board Members Present: William Maples — Chair, Rachel Jonrowe — Vice Chair, John Hesser, Chris H'Luz , Ray
Armour, John Pettitt
Board Members Absent: Truman Hunt, David Johnson, Scott Rankin
Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Bill Dryden, Curtis Benkendorfer, Micki Rundell, Alex Polansky,
Bridget Chapman, Terri Calhoun, Wes Wright, Mark Miller
Others Present: Todd Jackson — Halff Associates, Hugh Norris - Citizen
Regular Session
A. Call to Order — Mr. Maples called the Regular GTAB Board Meeting to order on Thursday, December 12, 2013
at 10:05 AM
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive
Session at the request of the Chair, a Board Member, The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, General Manager of
Utilities, 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.
B. Introduction of Visitors
C. Industry/CAMPO/TxDOT Updates: Project Connect North: There will be meeting on Friday Dec. 20, 2013 The
purpose of this meeting is to try and make the Transit Development adopt a local preferred scenario for
transit.
D. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines — Bill Dryden, P. E., Transportation
Engineer, Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation
Services Director.
E. Discussion regarding the Airport Project Progress Report and Time Lines. — Curtis Benkendorfer, Acting
Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
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F. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GTAB Board meeting
held on November 8, 2013 — Jana Kern
Motion by Armour, seconded by Jonrowe to approve minutes as presented. Approved 6-3-0(Hunt, Johnson,
& Rankin absent)
G. Consideration and possible recommendation to authorize payment of Texas Department of Transportation
(TXDOT) invoice in the amount of $87,500.68 in connection with proposed amended/increase funding
agreement for TXDOT Aviation Grant Project #1214GRGTN. — Curtis Benkendorfer, Interim Airport Manager
and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
10:17 AM H'Luz left meeting
Benkendorfer stated that on January 24, 2012, Council passed Resolution No. 012412-J authorizing an
estimated cost of $42,500.00 as the City's 10% portion of a grant from the Texas Department of Transportation
("TxDOT") Aviation Division for airport runway improvements originally estimated at $425,000.00.
On November 6, 2013, the City received an invoice in the amount of $87,500.68, which represents the City's
10% portion of increased property acquisition and environmental costs over and above the original estimate of
$42,500.00. Accordingly, TxDOT is seeking the Texas Transportation Commission's ("TTC") authorization to
increase the project estimate to $943,280.00 pursuant to the attached proposed Amendment No. 1, which is on
the TTC's December 19, 2013 meeting agenda. Therefore, any City approvals for the additional funding are
subject to TTC approval. Motion by Pettitt, seconded by Armour to approve. Approved 5-4-0 (Hunt,
Johnson, Rankin & H'Luz absent)
10:25 AM H'Luz returned
H. Consideration and possible direction to staff concerning Street Maintenance programs based on outcome of
2013 Street CIP projects — Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director
Polasek gave the Board a presentation. Presentation is attached.
No Action Required
I. Consideration and possible direction to staff concerning Project Priority Listing for Funding Consideration. -
Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities
Polasek gave the board a presentation on the Bond Priority List.
12:10 PM Armour left meeting
Polasek to update map and prioritize to send to board will being back to the January meeting.
No Action Required
Motion by Jonrowe, seconded by Hesser to adjourn meeting at 12:20 PM. Approved 5-4-0 (Hunt, Johnson,
Rankin & Armour absent)
Adjournment
This meeting was adjourned at 12:20 PM
Approved: Attest:
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William Maples - Chair Truman Hunt -Secretary
Jana Kern - GTAB Board Liaison
Dally
Sign replace/repair
Street Maintenance Fundin'
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asphalt
Prevents mare costly repairs — rehabilitation.
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GTAB Board Meeting Date: January 10, 2014 Item no.
GEORGETOWN TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
SUBJECT:
Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GTAB Board meeting held
on December 12, 2013. - Jana Kern — GTAB Board Liaison
ITEM SUMMARY:
Board to review and revise and/or approve the minutes from the regular meeting held on
December 12, 2013.
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
COMMENTS:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Minutes - December 12, 2013
Submitted By:
Jana Kern — GTAB Board Liaison
Georgetown Utility Systems