HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GUS_05.09.2014 Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
May 9, 2014 at 2:00PM
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Board Members Present: Arthur Yaeger – Chair, Patty Eason (joined at 2:03PM), Bill Stump,
Ed Pastor, Joyce Mapes, John Hesser
Board Members Absent: Robert Kostka
Staff Present: Mike Babin, Wesley Wright, Andrew Spurgin, Michael Hallmark, David Munk,
Jimmy Sikes, Chris Foster, Micki Rundell, Sheila Mitchell, Glenn Dishong (joined at 2:06PM)
Others Present: Beth Davis, Robert Lenz, Peter Verdicchio/SEC Planning, Jim Clarno (joined at
2:16PM)
Regular Session
A. Call to Order by Chair at 2:00PM
Georgetown Utility Systems 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
Beth Davis, Bob Lenz, Peter Verdicchio
C. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Report, timelines including projects and Council Actions. –
Michael Hallmark, Project Manager
Discussion: Information in packets; Tin Barn Alley begins construction Monday. Council actions
passed.
D. Industry Updates (Dishong not present for item discussion; moved to end of agenda after item J)
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Board will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
E. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GUS Board meeting held on
April 11, 2014. – Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison
Discussion: None. Motion by Hesser, seconded by Stump to approve the minutes from the
Regular GUS Board meeting held on April 11, 2014. Approved 5-0-2 (Kostka, Eason absent)
Eason joined at 2:03PM
F. Consideration and possible recommendation to allow the proposed Beth N. Davis
Subdivision the use of an onsite sewer system (septic system) in lieu of a public wastewater
system according to Section 13.06.030A.4 of the City’s Unified Development Code. –
Andrew Spurgin, Planning Director / David Munk, Utility Engineer
Discussion: Munk provided update and details on project, stating this is first of this type of item
for GUS Board; in City’s Unified Development Code. Munk noted 8.4 acre subdivision; the
extension is estimated at approximately 2,000 feet. Munk noted certain requirements will be
placed on subdivision. Yaeger asked and Munk explained location of property on State Hwy 29.
Dishong joined at 2:06PM
Pastor asked and Munk explained water is CTSUD and electric is Pedernales Electric (PEC).
Yaeger asked and Munk/Lenz explained development is two lots. Stump asked and Munk
explained property is located in City’s ETJ and is part of our jurisdiction for platting. Pastor
asked and Munk explained the worst case scenario for developer would be full cost of $583,000 if
not allowed the use of an onsite sewer system for this small development. Hesser asked if City
has influence for what goes on property; Munk explained septic approval goes through
Williamson County Health District so they have to meet their requirements for system. City will
have requirements on design of plat and work with County on those requirements. Motion by
Pastor, seconded by Stump to allow the proposed Beth N. Davis Subdivision the use of an
onsite sewer system (septic system) in lieu of a public wastewater system according to
Section 13.06.030A.4 of the City’s Unified Development Code. Approved 6-0-1 (Kostka
absent)
Clarno joined meeting at 2:16PM
G. Consideration and possible recommendation for the approval of an Offsite Utility
Agreement for the Queens Tract with Pulte Homes of Texas, LP. – Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director
Discussion: Wright explained project and pulled up map for board to review item
options. Pulte is requesting sewer capacity to serve this tract and be able to extend one
of their products in the Sun City development. The analysis showed existing capacity
downstream but not permanent capacity to serve the development due to commitments
to other development agreements. The permanent solution for the entire area to cover all
developments would be the proposed Berry Creek interceptor. Wright further explained
the three temporary options with estimated costs of approximately $2,000,000 each. In
this agreement Pulte will pay a fee for unrestricted sewer capacity. Yaeger asked and
Wes/Verdicchio explained plans for Pulte’s additional product expansion as
continuation of Sun City.
Davis/Lenz departed meeting at 2:19PM
Hesser asked and Wright explained what is needed from board today. No commitments
today to Pulte for which option route Berry Creek interceptor will run as well as more
cost effective solutions. Hesser asked and Wright explained we have plenty of capacity
and have time to make decision. Dishong further elaborated stating City has
approximately 3-4 years to make final decision. Pastor asked if anything has been
planned for area to north of Hwy195 and East of I35; Wright/Dishong stated they were
not aware of anything planned now; area is in a different drainage basin. Additional
discussion and questions from board. Area is in ETJ now however Rundell confirmed
Queens’s tract will be annexed. Motion by Hesser, seconded by Mapes for the approval
of an Offsite Utility Agreement for the Queens Tract with Pulte Homes of Texas, LP.
Approved 6-0-1 (Kostka absent)
H. Presentation and possible recommendation of the proposed 2014-2015 Georgetown Utility
Systems Capital Improvement Plan. -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Discussion: Wright noted the Water/Wastewater CIP to be discussed in regular session;
Electric will be discussed in Executive Session. Wright noted no public comments were
received on proposed CIP which had been posted on City website.
Verdicchio departed meeting at 2:26PM
Wright discussed presentation and handout given to board for water/wastewater CIP.
Wright explained this and Transportation CIP will go to Council in June and budget in
August/September. Wright explained where funding for projects comes from. Wright
discussed the various CIP categories and projects included in Water CIP. Eason asked
Wright explained reuse water and how currently used. Dishong further discussed and
spoke about rate change/fund of $1.05 instead of needed $1.25 that did not pass.
Dishong stated we need to conduct a rate study for the utility and what CIP projects can
be funded through the rate. Eason stated Sun City is using valuable good well water to
water their landscape. Pastor asked and Wright/Dishong/Foster responded regarding
treated water capacity. Pastor asked and Wright noted once complete, discussion of the
water master plan can be placed on a future board meeting agenda. Additional
questions were asked in regards to providing customers with detailed water usage
information through customer billing. Micki stated staff is approximately 18-months out
from producing information Pastor was asking for, once new CIS system is in place and
data can be extracted. Hesser asked and Wright stated CIP is not contingent upon
CTSUD consolidation. No additional questions on water. Wright reviewed Wastewater
CIP. Wright noted City is required by TCEQ to TV (video review) all existing lines once
every 5 years; an ongoing project. Wright discussed Berry Creek Interceptor; 10-15 year
project, completed in phases. Pastor asked and Wright explained developer impact fees
and assessments, noting we will be revisiting impact fees in 2015. No proposed plant
upgrades for this CIP, however will be in future years. No additional questions. Motion
by Pastor, seconded by Hesser for approval of the 2014-2015 Georgetown Utility
Systems Capital Improvement Plan. Approved 6-0-1 (Kostka absent)
Motion by Eason, seconded by Hesser to enter into Executive Session for discussion of
Competitive Matter Item I. Approved 6-0-1 (Kostka absent)
I. Executive Session Called to order 2:58PM
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.
Section 551.086 Competitive Matters
-- Presentation and possible recommendation of the proposed 2014-2015 Electric Capital
Improvement Plan. – Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director
Motion by Eason, seconded by Stump to return to Regular Session and take any action on item
discussed in Executive Session. Approved 6-0-1 (Kostka absent)
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION at 3:33PM
J. Action from Executive Session
Discussion: Action on item ‘I’. No additional discussion. Motion by Pastor, seconded
by Hesser for approval of the 2014-2015 Electric Capital Improvement Plan. Approved
6-0-1 (Kostka absent)
D. Industry Updates
Discussion: Dishong stated his tardiness to the meeting was due to a personnel issue. Dishong
provide industry updates, speaking on CTSUD Consolidation. Hearing date set for May 28 th,
where procedural schedule will be set and determination of parties invol ved. Regarding water
resources, BRA may begin pursuing construction of Allen’s Creek Reservoir which will provide
additional water resources to the basin; approximately 100,000 acre feet for the entire basin. No
further discussion.
Adjournment
Motion by Eason, seconded by Hesser to adjourn meeting. Approved 6-0-1 (Kostka absent).
Adjourned at 3:37PM
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Arthur Yaeger – Board Chair John Hesser -- Secretary
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Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison