HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes_GTAB_03.11.2020 Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Transportation Advisory Board and the
Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas
March 13, 2020
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Board Members Present: Sheila Mills – Board Chair, Dan Jones, Robert Redoutey, Michael
Miles, James Hougnon, Bryan Hutchinson
Board Members Absent: George Brown, Ercel Brashear, Rachael Jonrowe
Staff Present: Wes Wright, Ray Miller, Emily Koontz, Wayne Reed, Paul Diaz
Others Present: Carl Norris-ACC, John Milford-ACC, Terry Reed – ACC
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 New Board Members and Visitors: All board members, visitors, and
staff were introduced.
C. Review Board/Meeting Proceedures – Emily Koontz, Board Liaison. The rules and
regulations for the board were discussed as well as attendance policies and board
member required documents.
D. Updates to various planning initiatives by CAMPO and TxDOT transportation
improvement projects as wells as an update on GoGeo Operations. Ray Miller gave
updates. All updates included in the packet.
E. Discussion regarding the Airport Monthly Update and Project Time Lines - Joseph A.
Carney, C.M., Airport Manager and Ray Miller, Acting Director of Public Works. Ray
Miller gave updates. All updates included in the packet. There was discussion of the
three open hangars on the airport and possible tours of the airport for new board
members.
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. January 2020 GTAB Updates - Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering
Director/Michael Hallmark, CIP Manager. Wesley Wright gave updates. All updates
included in the packet. There was some discussion of sidewalk improvements and
pedestrian crossings. Board members spoke on the sidewalk plans. There was also
discussion regarding the Bicycle Master Plan.
Legislative Regular Agenda
G. Nominations and election of Vice-Chair of the GTAB Board – Sheila Mills, Board Chair
Person. Bryan Hutchinson volunteered for the Vice-Chair position. MOTION by
Hougnon, second by Miles. APPROVED 6-0-3 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe –
absent)
H. Nominations and election of Secretary of the GTAB Board – Sheila Mills, Board Chair
Person. Dan Jones was nominated for the position of Secretary and accepted the
nomination. MOTION by Hutchinson, second by Hougnon. APPROVED 6-0-3
(Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe – absent)
I. Review and possible action related to the Day and Time of GTAB Board Meetings –
Sheila Mills, GTAB Chair Person. MOTION by Jones, second by Miles. APPROVED 6-
0-3 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe – absent)
J. Consideration and possible approval of the Minutes from the February 14, 2020 Meeting
– Emily Koontz – Board Liaison. MOTION by Redoutey, second by Hougnon to
approve the minutes. APPROVED 6-0-3 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe – absent)
K. Consideration and possible recommendation of Change Order #1 for project 1FB
Northwest Blvd Improvements – Wesley Wright, PE, Sytems Engineering Director.
MOTION by Miles, second by Jones. APPROVED 5-0-4 (Brashear, Brown, and
Jonrowe – absent, Hutchinson – had stepped out)
L. Consideration and possible recommendation to approve a Land Lease with Kaveh
Khorzad for the hangar plat at 502 Wright Brothers Drive on the Georgetown Municipal
Airport with an annual lease of $3,807.12. - Joseph A. Carney, C.M., Airport Manager
and Ray Miller, Acting Director of Public Works. There was brief discussion about the
lease and that the hangar had already received all appropriate permits. MOTION by
Miles, second by Redoutey. APPROVED 5-0-4 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe –
absent, Hutchinson – had stepped out)
M. Consideration and possible recommendation to reject all proposals for RFP 201931 for
Airport Fuels Rate Analysis – Joseph A. Carney, C.M., Airport Manager and Ray Miller,
Acting Director of Public Works. The city has decided to take on this work in-house so
does not any longer need bids. MOTION by Jones, second by Redoutey. APPROVED
6-0-3 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe – absent)
N. Consideration and possible recommendation to reject all proposals for RFP 201932 for
Market Analysis and Related Services - Joseph A. Carney, C.M., Airport Manager and
Ray Miller, Acting Director of Public Works. The city has decided to take on this work
in-house so does not any longer need bids. MOTION by Hutchinson, second by
Hougnon. APPROVED 6-0-3 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe – absent)
Adjournment
Motion by Hutchinson, Redoutey. APPROVED 6-0-3 (Brashear, Brown, and Jonrowe –
absent)
Meeting was Adjourned at 11:15 AM
Approved: Attested:
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Sheila Mills - Chair Dan Jones – Secretary
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Emily Koontz – GTAB Board Liaison