HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES_GTAB_11.14.2014Notice of Meeting of the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
November 14, 2014
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Board Members Truman Hunt — Chair, Rachel Jonrowe — Vice Chair, John Hesser — Secretary, Scott
Rankin, Ray Armour, Chris HTLuz, David Johnson, John Pettitt,
Board Members Absent: Steve Johnston
Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Mike Babin, Ed Polasek, Jana Kern, Wes Wright, Bill Dryden, Nat Waggoner,
Chris Foster, Bridget Chapman, Trina Bickford
Others Present: Tom Crawford, Road Bond Committee Chair, Carl Norris, John Milford, Bob Meeker,
Ron Bindas, Paul Trusz, Sherry Trusz, Richard Ballentine — Airport Concern Citizen, Joe Black, Joe
Lessard — Lone Star Rail District
Regular Session
A. Call to Order — Mr. Truman Hunt called the Regular GTAB Board Meeting to order on Friday,
November 14, 2014 at 10:00 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 — CAMPO Policy board made a recommendation on their
STPMM funding. The Austin Ave. bridges will receive partial funding. TxDOT also asked if they
could include the Austin Ave. bridges in their All System Bridge Replacement Program.
On November 181h and 201h, TxDOT will be holding their public open house on their IH35
improvement program.
D. Reminder to Board about December 2014 Meeting. — Jana Kern, Board Liaison
E. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines — Bill Dryden, P. E.,
Transportation Engineer, Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager, Nat Waggoner, PMP 0
Transportation Analyst and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
F. Discussion regarding the Airport Project Progress Report and Time Lines. — Curtis Benkendorfer,
Acting Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
Persons signed up to speak on this item: Carl Norris, Bob Meeker. (Meeker gave his time to Mr.
Norris). See presentation at the end of these minutes.
Legislative Regular Agenda
The Board will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following
items:
G. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GTAB Board meeting
held on October 10, 2014 — Jana Kern
Mr. H'Luz said in the minutes it was stated that he left the meeting and he would like to have
due to conflict of interest he left the meeting. October minutes have been corrected. Motion by
Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve minutes as amended. Approved Unanimous 8-0
(Johnston absent)
H. Consideration and possible recommendation to renew the current contract with Av€uel
Corporation to supply aviation fuel (Jet -A and 100LLJAvgas) and services to the Georgetown
Municipal Airport, in the estimated annual amount of $2,600,000.00 — Curtis Benkendorfer,
Acting Airport Manager, Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, and
Bridget Chapman, City Attorney
Polasek informed the Board that this is the last renewal, of the current contract, with the vendor.
Will begin the bid process through purchasing. Several questions about fuel cost. Motion by
Jonrowe, second by Hesser to approve the renewal of the current contract with Avfuel in the
amount of $2.6M. Approved Unanimous 8-0(Johnston absent)
I. Consideration and possible recommendation on a contract for professional engineering services
with Chan & Partners, LLC of Austin, Texas in the amount of $425,207.43. — Wesley Wright, P.E.,
Systems Engineering Director
Wright stated that he would like to pull this item and bring it back to the December meeting. The
Board approved.
Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council for approval of a Resolution
documenting the City of Georgetown's support and creation of a Transportation Infrastructure
Zone and entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement with the Lone Star Rail District
to fund the future operation of commuter rail service through a portion of revenue generated by
the Transportation Infrastructure Zone. — Bridget Chapman, City Attorney; Micki Rundell, Chief
Financial Officer; Chris Foster, Manager of Resource Planning & Integration; and Edward G.
Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
Polasek gave the board a brief overview then turned it over the Joe Black and Joe Lessard of the
Lone Star Rail District. They gave a power point presentation.
Foster explained the TIZ forecast to the Board. Motion by Jonrowe, second by Armour to
approve Resolution of the TIZ and entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Act Agreement with
the Lone Star Rail District. Approved Unanimous 7-1 (Hesser against, Johnston absent)
K. Discussion and possible recommendation regarding an Amendment No.1 to an Interlocal
Agreement with Capital Metro to provide demand response transit services and Transit
Development Planning utilizing Federal Transit Administration Section 5307 funding and local
match in an amount not to exceed $251,098 — Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services
Director, and Micki Rundell, Chief Financial Officer.
Polasek stated that this is an extension of the contract that is currently in place for this fiscal year.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by H'Luz to approve interlocal agreement with CapMetro in
the amount not to exceed $251,098.00. Approved Unanimous 8-0(Johnston absent)
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 12:20 PM
Approved: Attested:
Truman Hunt - Chair o Hesser — Se&tary
Jana R. Kern — GTAB Board Liaison