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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_01.09.2015Notice of Meeting s; of the Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the Governing Jody of the Cityl of Georgetown, Texas January 09,2015 The City of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participation at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (512)930-3652 or City Hall at 11.3 East 80, Street for additional information: TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Board Members Truman Hunt — Chair, John Hesser — Secretary, John Pettitt, David Johnson, Ray Armour, Chris H'Luz, Board Members Absent: Scott Rankin, Steve Johnston, Rachel Jonrowe — Vice Chair, Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Ed Polasek Micki Rundell, Jana Kern, Mark Miller, Wes Wright, Nat Waggoner, Cutis Benkendorfer, Bridget Chapman, Dan Southard, Mike Babin, Laurie Brewer Others Present: Carl Norris, Bob Meeker, John Milford, - ACC, Ron Bindas — Airport user, Tom Crawford — Road Bond Committee Chair, Trae Sutton —KPA, Ben Lake — Steger Bizzell, Matt Loeschman — Wilco Sun, Rachel Arnold — Commissioner Covey's Office, Beth Sheldon & Ricardo Zamarripa — Klotz, Bob Daigh — Williamson County, Reuben Williams — Fugro. Regular Session A. Call to Order: Mr. Truman Hunt called the regular GTAB Board meeting to order 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: Cap Metro working on Transportation Plan will be holding open house with the Sidewalk Master Plan which will be on January 22, 2015 at McCoy Elementary school. 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. Persons signed up to speak on this item: Hugh Norris - See presentation at the end of these minutes. F. Discussion and Presentation of the Executive Summary of the 2014 Georgetown Overall Transportation Plan. — Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analysts, Bill Dryden, Transportation Engineer, and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director Waggoner gave the board brief overview then turn it over to Beth Sheldon of Klotz Associates who gave a presentation on the Overall Transportation Plan. 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 December 11, 2014. - Jana Kern — GTAB Board Liaison Motion by Hesser, second by Pettitt to approve the minutes as presented. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) H. Consideration and possible action to approve the amended board bylaws in accordance with the revised Code of Ordinances — Bridget Chapman, City Attorney Chapman explained the changes to the Bylaws to the Board. Motion by Pettitt, second by Armour to approve the amended board bylaws. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) I. Consideration and possible recommendation on a Resolution approving an Application for Flood Protection Planning Grant to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and authorizing the Mayor to sign -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director Wright stated that a contract had been approved for a flood study of most of the cities smaller drainage basins. This included everything except the North and South Forks of the San Gabriel River. The reason that these were excluded was the fact that their boundaries extend far outside of the Georgetown's regulatory limits. Staff is requesting permission to submit an application under the TWDB's most recent Request for Applications for Flood Protection Planning. The terms would require a 50/50 match between the applicant and the TWDB. In this instance, the City of Georgetown would be co -applicants with the City of Liberty Hill, the City of Leander, and Williamson County. All three entities have agreed to participate in the grant application with the intention of sharing the required match based on each entity's proportional watershed area. If awarded, an interlocal agreement between all entities, as well as funding would be considered in the fiscal year 2015/16 annual CIP budget. Motion by H'Luz, second by Pettitt to approve the grant application. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) J. Consideration and possible recommendation to award a Construction Contract to Westar Construction, Inc., of Georgetown, Texas, for the construction of the CDBG — Madella Hilliard Sidewalk Improvements Project in the amount of $ $69,973.00. — Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director. Dryden explained that bids were taken and Westar was determined to be the lowest bidder. This project will consist of furnishing, installing and providing all labor and materials required for a concrete sidewalk, ADA compliant ramps, temporary erosion and sedimentation control. Motion by Pettitt, second by Armour to recommend to Council the construction contract to Westar Construction, Inc. in the amount of $69,973.00. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) K. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve Task Order KHA-15-001 with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., of Austin, Texas, for professional engineering services related to the final engineering design for construction Plans, Specifications and Estimate for the Williams Drive at Jim Hogg Road Intersection Improvements in the amount of $79,955.06. — Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director. Dryden explained that this task order will be for developing construction plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) for the proposed work to the intersection at Williams Drive and Jim Hogg Road, inclusive of geometric and signal improvements. Motion by H'Luz, second by Pettitt to approve task order KHA 15-001 in the amount of $79,955.06. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) L. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a task order with KPA of Georgetown, Texas, for the 2014-2015 CIP Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation Project in the amount of $184,605.00. — Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director, Bill Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager. Miller explained that this task order will involve final design, bidding and construction administration services for the 2015 Street Maintenance Projects. The project consists of four different roadways maintenance methods: chip seal with fog seal and/or warm mix asphalt (WMA), hot in place recycling (HIPR/Cutler Process), and curb/gutter/ramp replacement. This year we will be doing some HIPR, curb & gutter and rejuvenator will be done in-house. Motion by Armour, second by Johnson to approve task order KPA 15-004 in the amount of $184,605.00. Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) M. Discussion and possible recommendation for Council acceptance of the pavement condition assessment findings and report prepared by Kasberg, Patrick and Associates, LP of Georgetown, Texas. Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director. Miller gave a brief overview then turned it over to Reuben Williams of Frugo & Trae Sutton of KPA who gave a presentation on the 5 Year Street Maintenance Plan. Motion by H'Luz, second by Pettitt Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) Adjournment Motion by Pettitt, second by Armour to adjourn meeting. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 AM Approved Unanimous 6-0 (Jonrowe, Johnston and Rankin absent) Approved: Truman Hunt - Chair Attested: John Hesser — Secretary Jana R. Kern — GTAB Board Liaison GTAB STATEMENT JANUARY 09, 2015 AGENDA ITEM "E" AIRPORT PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT AND TIME LINES Good morning Mr. Chairman, members of the GTAB, city staff and ladies and gentlemen. For the record, mnyname isHugh C.Norris, Jr. K4ywife and | reside at44OOLuna Trail. |Unoa member ofthe Airport Concerned Citizens (ACC). This is the 35 th presentation by members of ACC to the city council and GTAB since January 14, 2014. These presentations have been in pursuit of the moral and legitimate rights of the general public for public participation indecisions for use and expenditure offederal funds for development ofexpanded aviation operations atthe airport. As this is the first GTA8noeeting of our new year it is appropriate that you are aware we have not abandoned that effort. For too long our community has been exposed only tothe supportive views ofthe those who use the airport for fun and profit and the engagement by our community leaders in meaningful discussions with the general public that actually owns the airport has been non-existent. Our leaders allow limited time for expression of opposing views, but respond with silence. [Jur published city airport capital improvement program (CIP) budget is a distortion of the truth providing only a glimpse of the magnitude of the millions of public funds flowing onto the airport. Our city staff distorts the purpose and objectives ofthe projects being implemented from those clearly stated inthe 2OO5Master Plan from whence these projects originated. Our local press media appears to avoid any views that question the wisdom of building our own Alliance Airport inthe middle ofour growing city and atop the Edwards Recharge Zone. This perspective is apparently shared by our city leaders who seem to be held in mental bondage by a 12 year old nonsense study made a part ofour city master plan that an alternate superior rural site isnot apractical alternative. As we stated in our first appearance before city council on January 14, 2014, if these airport projects were local funded byour annual budget orwith bonds there would beopen and free discussions and votes nntheir public approval orrejection. VVewould then behearing statements from our leaders such as the Mayor's regarding a local dispute on two city streets, "These are emotional issues that will impact people in a big way. We need to have thoughtful discussions and consideration asvvemove into the new year." And Councilman Gonaa|ez's recent statement regarding the road projects being considered bythe Road Bond Committee for a possible Spring 2015 vote, "This will directly affect them. We should go to the citizens and see what they think." As we explained in previous statements that due to continued indifference by our city leaders for our calls for airport public participation, in June 2014 we began our efforts to seek attention for our concerns through appeals tohigher levels ofauthority inthe federal government. Our specific appeals focused on violations of the city and TxIDOT of the National Environmental Policy Act /NEPA\established in197O. Bvthat law, Congress recognized that use offederal funds for local improvements result inimpacts both good and bad. |twas made incumbent On the federal agencies dispersing such funds and the Sponsors who receive them to assess the indirect, short term, long term and cumulative impacts onthe environment, economy and social issues ofthe proposed action, examine mitigative actions for negative impacts, and full discussions ofpractical alternatives prior torelease offederal funds. This was not done for airport federal funding. We are now engaged inpreparing aformal response toanFAA report oninvestigation /RO|\ that, in its current form, is not acceptable to the ACC. The FAA has agreed as a result of our formal complaint to require TxIDOT to place the Airport 2015 CIP on indefinite hold pending resolution ofanEnvironmental Assessment /EA\for one ofthe 24project e|arnentsinthat program, "Remove and Relocate Fuel Farnn". The Airport 2Ol5C|PofZ4project e|ennentsisthe one we have repeatedly requested the GTABtOhave staff justify why ithas been expanded from its original nine (9) elements to its current 24 and its cost increase ofmore than $2 By new 2015 presentations we expect to keep this board informed of our activities and requests both old and new. Our old requests including the eight (8) formally identified hv previous statements will be revisited. New statements will include among others: the new Airport Master Plan Update, a rational alternative to the existing airport site, the EAfor the fuel farm, and the need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for use of federal funds for the airport. it remains our desire to work with our city leaders in a positive relationship for an airport that I welcome any questions or comments.