HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_06.10.2016Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
June 10, 2016
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 113 East 81h
Street for additional information: TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711.
Board Members: John Pettitt - Chair, John Hesser - Vice Chair, Ron Bindas - Secretary,
Troy Hellmann, Steve Johnston, Doug Noble
Board Members Absent: Donna Courtney, Peter Behrman, Scott Rankin
Staff Present: Jim Briggs, Mike Babin, Ed Polasek Jana Kern, Bill Dryden, Mark Miller,
Nat Waggoner, Wes Wright, Russ Volk, Trina Bickford, Skye Masson,
Others Present: Ken Mabe - GTU Jet, TX Aviation Partners, Tom Crawford - GTEC,
Larry Wood - Wood Aviation, Inc., Brent Carston & Dave Irish - RPS Klotz Assoc.,
Matt Warner - KCI, Colin McGahey - PCI, Ben Lake & Patrick Hubbard - Steger
Bizzell, Carl Norris, John Milford, Dennis Hegebarth, & Terry Reed - ACC
Regular Session
A. Call to Order — Mr. John Pettitt called the regular GTAB Board Meeting to order on
Friday, June 10, 2016 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: On the Aesthetic item that we presented to you last
month, TxDOT has given us an extension for turning in our comments concerning the
guidelines. Staff also needed time to understand the cost of adopting these guidelines.
CAMPO has extended their decision on Lone Star Rail until August.
D. Discussion regarding the Project Progress Reports and Time Lines. — Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer, Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager, Nat Waggoner,
PMP®, Transportation Analyst and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services
Director.
E. Discussion regarding the Airport Project Progress Report and Time Lines. — Russ Volk,
Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director.
Mr. Norris spoke on this item. His comments are 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:
F. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the Regular GTAB Board
meeting held on May 13, 2016 - Jana Kern
Motion by Hellmann second by Bindas to approve the minutes as presented.
Approved 6-3 (Courtney, Rankin, & Behrman absent)
G. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a Resolution documenting the
City of Georgetown's support and acceptance of grant TxDOT CSJ NO.: 1514GRGTN
Airport Project Participation Agreement in the amount of $7,905,950 for Improvements
at the Georgetown Municipal Airport. - Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward
G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Volk reviewed the agreement with the Board. Motion by Bindas second by Johnston to
approve Resolution for the acceptance of grant TxDOT CSJ NO.: 1514GRGTN in the
amount of $7,905,950.00. Approved 6-3 (Courtney, Rankin, & Behrman absent)
H. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a voluntary termination of the
Gantt Aviation land lease for the hangars located at 221 Stearman Drive on the
Georgetown Municipal. - Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek,
AICP, Transportation Services Director
NOTE: Volk stated the items "H, I, & J" are related and will be discussed together because they
are all linked together. Individual motions will be given for each item.
Volk explained to the Board the voluntary termination of the Gantt Aviation land lease,
the facility lease with Wood Aviation, Inc., and the application for the Wood Aviation,
Inc., to operate as a GFBO on the Georgetown Municipal Airport.
Motion by Hellmann second by Noble to approve the voluntary termination of the
Gantt Aviation land lease. Approved 5-1-3 (Hesser against, Courtney, Rankin &
Behrman absent)
I. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a Facility Lease with Wood
Aviation, Inc. for the hangars located at 221 Stearman Drive on the Georgetown
Municipal Airport with an annual lease rate of $75,600. - Russ Volk, C.M., Airport
Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Motion by Noble second by Hellmann to approve a Facility Lease with Wood Aviation,
Inc. for the hangers located at 221 Stearman Drive for an annual lease rate of $75,600.00.
Approved 5-1-3 (Hesser against, Courtney, Rankin & Behrman absent)
K Consideration and possible recommendation to award the Airport Aviation Fuel
contract to Avfuel Corporation for a period of two years, with three, one year options,
effective 1 Oct 2016 for an estimated annual cost of $2,500,000. - Russ Volk, C.M.,
Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Volk gave an overview of the fuel contract. Motion by Bindas second by Noble to
award the Aviation Fuel contract to Avfuel Corp. for a period of two years, with three
one year options for an estimated annual cost of $2,500,000.00. Approved 6-3 (Courtney,
Rankin, & Behrman absent)
J. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve an application for Wood
Aviation, Inc. to operate as a General Fixed Base Operator (GFBO) on the Georgetown
Municipal. - Russ Volk, C.M., Airport Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Transportation Services Director
Motion by Hellmann second by Johnston to approve the application for Wood Aviation,
Inc. to operate as a GFBO on the Georgetown Municipal Airport. Approved 6-3
(Courtney, Rankin, & Behrman absent)
L. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a Facility Lease with Central
Texas Avionics for the hangar located at 217 Corsair Drive on the Georgetown
Municipal Airport with an annual lease rate of $57,616. - Russ Volk, C.M., Airport
Manager and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services Director
Volk explained to the Board that the current land lease expired December 2015 and the
City executed a "Hold Over Agreement" until a new facility lease was in place. The
terms of the new lease is for an initial five year term with an additional five year option
period. Motion by Noble second by Bindas to approve a Facility Lease with Central
Texas Avionics for an annual lease rate of $57,616.00. Approved 6-3 (Courtney, Rankin,
& Behrman absent)
M. Consideration and possible recommendation to award a Construction Contract to
Westar Construction, Inc., of Georgetown, Texas, for the construction of the CDBG -
University Avenue Sidewalk Improvements Project in the amount of $ $161,583.00. - Bill
Dryden, P.E., Transportation Engineer and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation
Services Director.
Dryden informed the Board that six contractors turned in bids but two bids were
deemed non-responsive. Westar was determined to be the low bidder. Motion by
Bindas second by Johnston to award a construction contract to Westar Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $161,583.00. Approved 6-3 (Courtney, Rankin, & Behrman absent)
Conflict of Interest - Troy Hellmann - Left at 10:44 AM
N. Discussion and possible recommendation to Council regarding the locally preferred
alignment for FM 971 from Austin Avenue to Gann Street. - Bill Dryden, P.E.,
Transportation Engineer, and Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Transportation Services
Director.
Briggs opened the item with a discussion of the history of this alignment including the
traffic congestion. Presentation given by Dave Irish of RPS Klotz Associates. Lots of
discussion on round about and traffic congestion.
The Board feels that there is more work that needs to be done on this project and once
this has been completed it should be brought back to the Board for review.
Troy Hellmann returned at 11:23 AM
O. Consideration and possible recommendation of approval to City Council for the
execution of a Task Order KCI 16-001 with Kennedy Consulting, Inc. of Georgetown,
Texas in -the amount of $131,800.00.- Nat Waggoner, Transportation Analyst
Waggoner explained that this project was in the 2015 Sidewalk Master Plan and was
funded by City Council appropriation at their February 2016 meeting. This task order is
for the design of the sidewalk along the south bound frontage road of IH35.
GTAB STATEMENT
JUNE 10, 2016
AGENDA ITEM "E"
AIRPORT MONTHLY REPORT AND PROJECT TIME LINES
Good morning Mr. Chairman, members of the GTAB board, city staff and ladies and gentlemen. My
name is Hugh C. Norris, Jr. I am a member of the Airport Concerned Citizens (ACC).
This is the 56th presentation by ACC members to the city council and/or the GTAB since January 14,
2014. These presentations are demands for compliance by the city, TxDOT and FAA with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regarding expansion of aviation operations and fiscal transparency for
the Georgetown Municipal Airport (GTU). At the January 14, 2014 statement to the City Council we
requested a hold on federal funds for our airport for five federal grants the planning of which had not
complied with NEPA. The federal grant for the 25 -element, 1514GRGTN was one of the five. We are
continuing our objections through the federal administration to any grant agreement between the city
and TxDOT and any work order for its construction pending preparation of a fully scoped Environmental
Impact Statement for 1514GRGTN as required by NEPA.
The statement this morning is focused on development of the new 20 year, 2025-2045, Airport Master
Plan Update, 16MPGRGTN. The ACC demands development of this new master plan be prepared
consistent and in accordance with FAA Advisory Circular AC 150-5070-613 which addresses the
procedures and elements for development of an airport master plan especially environmental review.
The ACC identified several key issues on development of this master plan in the email dated March 14,
2016 to the GTAB.
Over the past 37 years of federal funding for development and accommodation of aviation expansion
service of the GTU the city has continued its policies of continuous dense multiple use land development
directly adjacent to the GTU property. That property is located in the heart of our rapidly growing city
and atop the environmentally sensitive Edwards Recharge Zone. The ACC disagrees with the contention
of some local, state and federal officials that such a location is suitable for the future of our city. The
May 13, 2016 ACC statement and its attachment, "Airport Project History" described the transformation
of the once socially acceptable GTU to a documented health and safety hazard and source of
documented public controversy.
The ACC has specific demands for the new master plan update. It must involve an appropriate level of
NEPA reviews in the planning development process consistent with FAA guidelines. It must include a
comprehensive public involvement and participation program. It must clearly define the plan's purpose
and intent for use. It must set forth the airport's history and all current and potential future
environmental issues involved in continued existence and operation of the airport. It must demonstrate
the basis of need for any and all improvements considered. Given the serious problems associated with
the airport as a public health and safety hazard and subject of significant public controversy, the
planning should involve preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) consistent with Federal
guidelines. Scoping should be done at the beginning which will specify scope of the planning process,
the possible project alternatives to be evaluated, and all public and private entities to be involved. All
practicable alternatives for meeting demonstrated needs must be identified and evaluated in the
context of environmental, social, financial/economic, and engineering factors as part of preparation of
the EIS in order to determine the most cost-effective and environmentally sound alternative projects for
meeting demonstrated needs. The 77th Texas Legislature's HB 2522 must be considered as one
alternative in the evaluation process. The selection of best alternatives must also consider all input
gained from the public participation program and input gained through coordination with regulatory
agencies and interested groups. Prepared in tandem with the draft EIS, the draft Master Plan Update
must be circulated along with the draft EIS to interested agencies and public groups. The final Master
Plan including the Airport Layout Plan must not be approved unless consistent with the findings of the
final EIS and until after TxDOT's (or FAA's) issuance of a Record of Decision based upon the outcome of
the EIS preparation process.
In reference again to the ACC May 13, 2016 GTAB statement, interested parties should be aware that
preparation of an EIS does not mean automatic relocation of the GTU, but rather only one of several
alternatives to meet demonstrated needs. The EIS will lay out specific mitigation measures which can be
applied to make the airport compatible with and publicly acceptable in its human environment. Costs
for the EIS are normally grant eligible. The EIS process as part of development of this master plan is
demanded due to the existing GTU being a pubic health and safety hazard and source of significant
public controversy.
Mr. Chairman, I look forward to any questions or comments from the board regarding the demands of
the ACC for appropriate level of NEPA reviews in this master planning process.
Motion by Noble second by Johnston to approve Task Order KCI 16-001 in the amount of
$131,800.00. Approved 6-3 (Courtney, Rankin, & Behrman absent)
P. Presentation, discussion and possible recommendation on the proposed Streets,
Drainage, and Airport Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2016/2017. - Wesley
Wright, P.E., Engineering Director
Wright gave a presentation on the FY 16/17 CIP. Motion by Hellmann second by Noble
to recommend the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2016/2016 as presented. Approved
5-1-3 (Bindas against, Courtney, Rankin, & Behrman absent)
Adjournment
Motion by Hesser second by Bindas to adjourn meeting. Approved 6-3 (Courtney, Rankin, &
Behrman absent). Meeting adjourned at 11: 55 AM
Approved: Attested -
J+ Pettitt - Chair Ron Bindas- Secretary
Jana R. Kern - GTAB Board Liaison