HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GUS_07.10.2015Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board and. the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
July 1.0, 2015 at :OOPM
at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 31311-1 Industrial. Avenue, Georgetown, `I'
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Board Members Present: Bill Stump - Chair, Ed Pastor - Vice Chair, Mike Cunningham -
Secretary, Robert Kostka, Joyce Mapes, Ty Gibson
Board Members Absent: Steve Fought
Staff Present: Mike Babin, Glenn Dishong, Wesley Wright, Paul Elkins, Michael Hallmark,
Chris Foster, Jana Kern, Jimmy Sikes, Nicole Abrego, Kathy Logue
Others Present: none
Regular Session
(This Regular Session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose
authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.)
A. Call to Order — Called to order by the Chair at 2:OOPM
The 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 - None
C. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Report, timelines including projects and Council Actions. —
Michael Hallmark, Project Manager
Discussion: None
D. Industry Updates
Discussion: Brazos River Authority — System rate to go up $1.00. Basins are full. BRA applied
for a system operating permit.
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
June 12, 2015. — Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison
Discussion: Stump concerned with the impact fee discussion. Foster/Wright addressed his
concerns. Motion by Pastor second by Kostka to approve minutes as presented. Approved 6-0-1
(Fought absent)
F. Consideration and possible recommendation for the award of Bid 201543 for Contract Labor Services
for Electric System Overhead Construction and Maintenance to Bird Electric Enterprises, LLC., of
Eastland, Texas, in the amount of $3,000,000.00. — Paul Elkins, Electric Engineering Manager
Discussion: Elkins explained to the Board that this is an annual contract with four renewals as
long as both parties are agreeable. Motion by Pastor second by Mapes to approve Bid 201543 to
Bird Electric Enterprises, LLC in the amount of $3,000,000.00. Approved 6-0-1 (Fought absent)
Motion by Kostka, seconded by Pastor to adjourn the meeting at 2:24PM. Approved 6-0-1 (Fought
absent)
Bill Stump — Board Chair ',,Mike Cunnfifgham — Secretary
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Sh ila K. Mitchd 1, G S Board Liaison