HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_05.10.2019Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
May 10, 2019
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Board Members Present: Ron Bindas - Board Chair, Dan Jones, Robert Redoutey, George
Brown, Ercel Brashear, Dan Jones, Sheila Mills, Troy Hellmann
Board Members Absent: John Hesser, Doug Noble
Staff Present: Wes Wright, Ray Miller, Octavio Garza, Wayne Reed, Laurie Brewer, Leigh
Wallace, Emily Koontz, Nat Waggoner, Christi Rawls
Others Present: Terry Reed -ACC, Carl Norris -ACC, John Milford -ACC, Philip Huntley -
Garver, Josh Crawford - Garver, Laura Friello - Garver, Michael Miles, John Muchler - A&F,
Trae Sutton - KPA, Addison Skrla - KPA
Regular Session
A. Call to Order: Meeting called to order by Chairperson Ron Bindas at 10:00am
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 Board Members and Visitors: All board members, visitors, and staff
were introduced.
C. Industry/CAMPO/TxDOT/Transit Updates: Miller gave updates. Presentation included
in the packet. Brashear asked and Miller replied that the average per GoGeo ride along
all lines was about $30 per ride. Brashear asked and Miller replied that the target goal is
$12 per ride. Bindas asked and Miller explained that the city has their three year
agreement with the Georgetown Health Foundation who is giving roughly $200,000
towards the program - this current year they have provided $150,000 and then another
$50,000 as a local match to provide another half -bus for the elderly and disabled service.
D. March 2019 GTAB Updates - Wesley Wright, P.E. Systems Engineering Director/Michael
Hallmark, CIP Manager. Wright gave updates. All updates included in the packet.
E. Airport Monthly Update: November 2018 GTAB Updates: Garza gave updates. Reports
included in the packet. Brown asked and Garza replied that the new airport manager
will be starting Monday, May 131h. Garza explained that he will be working with the
new airport manager and Russ Volk to work on a more detailed financial report for the
airport. Brashear stated that he appreciated that the airport monthly budget summary
was now included in the reports. Brashear asked and Wallace replied that the
encumbered funds for fuel means that that the city has issued a purchase order with a
contract for fuel which obligates that money towards fuel and if there is money left at
year end then the purchase order is closed and the money left over returns to the airport
budget. Hellmann asked and Wallace replied that the numbers during the year may look
like a loss because you've encumbered the expenses for fuel purchases, but have not yet
acquired all revenue from fuel sales. Morgan explained encumbered money is what is to
be expected to be spent and year-to-date revenue numbers are current and do not
include anticipated revenue. Hellmann asked and Wallace responded the fuel
encumbrance line is for the entire year. Brashear asked and Wallace replied that the fuel
sales are largely driven by weather and also the economy.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Board: The following people with the Airport
Concerned Citizens (ACC) signed up to speak to the Board on Item E:
Carl Norris - 6 minutes (extra 3 minutes donated by John Milford) - Statement attached
to minutes.
F. Presentation and discussion of the City's 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Process -
Nat Waggoner, AICP, Long Range Planning Manager. Presentation included in the
packet. Brashear asked if the roadway network was adequate for upcoming plans and if
it needs to change where that planning comes into play. Miller replied that part of it is
the overall transportation plan which has the general build out plan scenario.
Legislative Regular Agenda
G. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes from the April 12, 2019 Meeting -
Emily Koontz - Board Liaison. MOTION by Brashear, second by Brown to approve the
minutes. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble - absent)
H. Discussion and possible recommendation to Council for approval of an Advanced
Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the Williams Drive intersections
improvements and access management study from IH-35 to Jim Hogg Road. Brashear
asked and Miller replied that these are very standard documents that are frequently
used. MOTION by Brashear, second by Hellmann. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and
Noble - absent)
I. Discussion and possible recommendation to Council for approval of an Advanced
Funding Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the Leander Road expansion project from
SW By-pass to Norwood Drive. Hellmann asked and Miller replied that the funding will
be from the 2015 Road Bond. MOTION by Brashear, second by Hellmann.
APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble - absent)
J. Consideration and possible recommendation to City Council to approve Amendment #3
of Task Order A&F-16-003 with Aguirre & Fields, LP, of Austin, Texas, for professional
services to provide engineering and support services required to complete the
environmental clearance documents and prepare 30% plans, specifications and estimate
package for the Austin Avenue Bridges Project in the amount of $150,022.25 - Octavio
Garza, PE, CPM, Public Works Director. Garza went over some history of the Austin
Avenue Bridges Project. Brashear asked and Garza replied that the funding for this
amendment is from arterial funds. Hellmann asked and Garza replied that this
amendment is for finishing the environmental paperwork, submitting it, and then thirty
percent plans. MOTION by Jones, second by Mills. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and
Noble — absent)
K. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a bid for the construction of the
Northwest Blvd Improvements to Chasco Constructors of Round Rock, Texas in the
Amount of $8,149,698.00 -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director. Brashear
asked and Wright responded that the city will be responsible for the interchange. Chasco
was the low bidder out of five. From 2015 Road Bond Projects. Bindas asked and Wright
responded the timeline for completion is about 14 months. MOTION by Brashear,
second by Hellmann. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble — absent)
L. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a contract with Cutler
Repaving of Lawrence, Kansas for the 2019 Street Maintenance Project - Hot In Place
Recycling (HIPR) in the amount of $2,880,737.50 - Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager. Brashear asked and Wright responded that
the units for bids are by the square yards. Hellmann asked and Wright responded that
these were streets that received 60-80 score and would need more than sealant.
MOTION by Brown, second by Brashear. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble —
absent)
M. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a contract with Cholla
Pavement Maintenance, Inc. of Apache Junction, Arizona for 2019 Street Maintenance
High Performance Pavement Seal Package No. 1 for parts A&B in the amount of
$574,695.75 — Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP
Manager. Brashear asked and Wright responded that the primary funding would be the
quarter cent sales tax. Bindas asked and Wright responded that the contractor usually
arrives in the city's area around September. MOTION by Brashear, second by Brown.
APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble — absent)
N. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve Task order # TCI-19-007-TO
Materials testing and inspection of bridge construction for the Northwest Blvd.
Improvement Construction Project to Terracon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of
$152,090.00 - Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP
Manager. Brashear asked and Wright responded that Terracon does have insurance for
their services. MOTION by Mills, second by Brashear. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and
Noble — absent)
O. Consideration and possible recommendation of Task Order No. A&F-19-001-TO for the
design of Leander Road Widening (SW Bypass to Norwood) to Aguirre & Fields, LP in
the amount of $1,211,748.59 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager. Brashear asked and Wright responded that,
including the turn lane, there will be five lanes when complete. MOTION by Brown,
second by Mills. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble — absent)
P. Discussion and possible recommendation on the proposed FY20 Capital Improvement
Plan -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems Engineering Director. CIP Plan included in the
packet. Bindas asked and Wright responded that in general these projects are stand
alone and will not be bundled. Hellmann asked and Wright responded that this CIP is
going to Council to be part of the 2020 budget. MOTION by Brashear, second by
Hellmann. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble - absent)
Adjournment
Motion by Mills, second by Hellmann. APPROVED 7-0-2 (Hesser and Noble - absent)
Meeting was Adjourned at 12:27 AM
Approved:
Ronald Bindas - Chair
Attested:
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Emily L6ntz - GTA qrd Liaison
GTAB STATEMENT
MAY 10, 2019
AGENDA ITEM "E"
AIRPORT MONTHLY REPORT
Good morning Mr. Chairman, and members of the GTAB. My name is Hugh C. Norris, Jr. My
residence is 4400 Luna Trail, Georgetown, Texas. I am a member of the Airport Concerned
Citizens (ACC). This is the 93rd presentation by ACC members to the city council and GTAB
since January 14, 2014. As this board is aware, the focus of the ACC is governmental
transparency and public participation regarding federal and state taxpayer grants for the
Georgetown Municipal Airport (GTU) and relocation of the GTU operations to a safer, superior,
long-term site for its FAA Central Texas reliever airport designation. Appropriate public
participation in such taxpayer grants is compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act
(NEPA) demonstrated by preparation of a fully scoped Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
My comments this morning on behalf of the ACC address the FY 2016 Master Plan Update
portion of agenda item "E", Airport Monthly Report.
This GTU federally funded FY 2016 Airport Master Plan Update is fraudulent. It is intentionally
non -compliant by the city and TxDOT with NEPA requirements of the first six chapters of
required FAA AC 150/5070.613 and total exclusion from the plan's Program Planning Committee
of members of the general public who shared NEPA related concerns. These concerns included,
but not limited to, potential adverse impacts, public safety, health, environmental hazards, and
property values destruction due to expanded operations at the GTU existing location in the
planned heart of the city and atop the exposed Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone. By its potential
for public health, safety, and environmental hazards and subject of continuing public
controversy, the PROGRAM is a major federal action and must be NEPA and EIS compliant.
The plan was approved by the city council and incorporated into the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
based on lies by city staff of the plan's prior FAA and TxDOT approval and council's refusal to
demand ACC requested staff documentation of such approvals. To date, no such official agency
plan approvals have been issued.
This fraudulent plan includes a consultant developed revised Airport Layout Plan (ALP) that
includes the plan's 52 projects, $60 Million PROGRAM of new airport capital improvements and
ALL prior federal/state funded projects. FAA regulations require prior ALP agency approval for
federal funding of any planned project or project group. The ACC has provided this board with
documentation of six (6) fraudulent issues associated with the plan and the "Runway 18-36
Rehabilitation" illicit segmented project of the PROGRAM, and five (5) principal reasons FAA
must reject any ALP approval. This board has been advised of FAA's recent approval of the
ALP. By such approval, FAA has approved the hazardous expanded aviation operations
PROGRAM at GTU's existing dangerous landlocked location with no prior NEPA compliant
public hearings.
The genesis of fraudulent nature of this Airport Master Plan and its predecessor master plans are:
(1) Evasion of the NEPA and EIS preparation process to deny governmental transparency and
full public review of potential hazardous impacts and alternatives of the proposed federal/state
PROGRAM funding, (2) Priority focus by the city, TxDOT and FAA on aviation needs and
safety for maximum expanded operations and hazardous materials using FBO land leases, and
(3) Contemptuous disregard for health, safety, environment, and property values for those on the
ground.
Based on FAA's ALP approval, the city and TxDOT are rapidly coordinating amendments to the
GTU Airport Development Worksheet and the TxDOT AVN ACIP to accelerate illicit
segmentation of projects out of the PROGRAM and illicitly determine them excluded from the
NEPA and the EIS preparation process. Mr. Wagner will probably not describe in Agenda Item
"F" the burying of public concerns regarding the GTU in development of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan Update. Mr. Wright will include in his presentation for Agenda Item "P"
one of the four current city requested projects to TxDOT AVN to supplement the existing
segmented "Taxiway Edge Lighting" project scheduled for FY 2021
Mr. Chairman, as demonstration of this board's desire for full governmental transparency
regarding implementation of the FY 2016 Airport Master Plan Update it is demanded that the
board recommend to city council that it provide a fully scoped open public hearing for full
review of the plan, its PROGRAM, its impacts, mitigation measures, and ALL alternatives.
Questions, comments, and requests for verifications of statements made in this presentation from
the board will be appreciated.