HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GUS_08.10.2018Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
August 10, 2018 at 2:OOPM
at Georgetown Municipal Complex, 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, TX
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Board Members Present: John Copelan — Vice Chair, Steve Fought, Ed Pastor, Edward Wiley --
Secretary, Arthur Yaeger
Board Members Absent: Mike Cunningham — Chair, David Maserang
Staff Members Present: Jim Briggs, Glenn Dishong, Wesley Wright, Chris Foster, Michael
Hallmark, Paul Diaz, Tristan Whitmire, Sheila Mitchell
Others Present: Trae Sutton/KPA
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 Vice 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
Employee Recognition — None submitted at time of posting
C. August 2018 GUS Project Updates and July Council Action
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
Wright gave updates on all projects included in packet. Pastor asked and Dishong responded
regarding water levels at Domel. Copelan inquired about any push back from customers regarding
new watering restrictions and schedules. Briggs discussed and further stated the drought
contingency plan has been in place for years, so it is not new to customers.
D. Financial FY18 Update / Water and Electric - Chris Foster, Manager of Resource Planning &
Integration
Foster noted Diaz would provide financial updates. Diaz gave quarterly update noting these are as of
June 30th this fiscal year. He reviewed Electric funds as provided in packets. Some discussion on wind
and solar. Diaz presented Water financials. No questions or discussion.
E. Industry Updates
Briggs provided update on Chisholm Trail Special Utility District (CTSUD) open meetings act law
suit. Noted ruling by judge has been in our favor. Opponents have one last appeal. He reminded GUS
board that due to continued legal activity, the CTSUD board cannot dissolve. Briggs spoke on water
conditions and some residents needing additional water as they are encountering low water in their
Trinity wells north of Sun City. He spoke on application by Liberty Hill to expand their wastewater
treatment plant. They have extensive growth in their area so request is understandable. No further
discussion.
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 GUS Board meeting held on
July 13, 2018. — Sheila K. Mitchell, GUS Board Liaison
No discussion. Motion by Pastor, seconded by Yaeger to approve the minutes from the Regular GUS
Board meeting held on July 13, 2018. Approved 5-0-2 (Cunningham, Maserang absent)
G. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a Task Order KPA-18-013 with Kasberg,
Patrick & Associates, LP of Georgetown, Texas for professional services related to the CR 289 Water
Line Improvements in the amount of $473,210.00. — Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager
Wright gave update and overview of project, noting the need for an additional water line to help
deliver water out to western area. He spoke of need for large diameter line to assist in process due to
current zigzag of area, therefore a design change is needed. He stated a new route will better assist in
easement acquisition with one property owner vs. multiple owners. Wright noted task order is for
design phase and bid will be brought back to board later in year. No discussion. Motion by Pastor,
seconded by Yaeger to approve a Task Order KPA-18-013 with Kasberg, Patrick & Associates, LP f
Georgetown, Texas for professional services related to the CR 289 Water Line Improvements in the
amount of $473,210.00. Approved 5-0-2 (Cunningham, Maserang absent)
Motion by Wiley seconded by Yaeger to enter into Executive Session at approximately 2:40PM
H. EXECUTIVE SESSION
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the item listed below will be discussed in closed session and is subject to action in the
regular session.
Sec. 551.086 Competitive Matters
Quarterly Electric Financials and Power Supply planning discussion. -- Chris Foster, Manager of
Resource Planning & Integration (no action required)
Motion by Wiley, seconded by Pastor to return to regular session. Approved 5-0-2 (Cunningham,
Maserang absent)
I. Action from Executive Session
- Quarterly Electric Financials/Power Supply planning discussion (no action required)
No action required.
Adjournment
Motion bye or, connde# by Fought to adjourn. Adjourned at 2:50PM
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—Vice Chair Edward Wiley —Sec ary
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