HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.09.2008 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor
George Garver presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent:
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Keith Brainard, Bill All Council present
Sattler, Pat Berryman, Dale Ross, Ben Oliver
Staff Present:
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Leticia Zavala, Controller; Marsha Iwers, Purchasing
Manager; Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director; Clay Shell, Acting Fire Chief; Travis McLain, Airport
Manager; Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager; Tom Benz, System Engineering Manager;
Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services; Kimberly Garrett, Parks and Recreation Director; Mark
Thomas, Economic Development Director; Dave Hall, Inspections Director; Keith Hutchinson, Public
Information Officer; Ed Polasek, Principal Planner; Valerie Kreger, Planner III; Jordan Maddox, Planner 11
Regular Session to convene and continue Executive Session, if necessary
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
A Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise
the City Council, including agenda items
- Georgetown Village PID discussion of status and legal issues related to same.
- Development Agreement with San Gabriel Partners, Ltd. regarding the development of the River Place Project.
- City of Georgetown, Texas v. Georgetown Railroad Company, Inc., et al.; Civil Action No. A08CA 453 SS; In the United
States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Austin Division
- MarkShelton v. City of Georgetown, et al; Cause No. A07CA063; in the United States District Court for the Western District
of Texas, Austin Division
- Pending, threatened, and contemplated litigation arising from incident in October 2007 involving former police officer Fennell
- First Citizens Bank & Trust Company v. City of Georgetown , Cause No. D -1 -GN -08-02325, 53rd Judicial District, Travis
County, Texas
- Potential litigation regarding LCRA Wholesale Power Agreement
- Discussion of legal issues related to payment obligations for the Public Utility Improvements under the "Development
Agreement with Forestville Associates, a Maryland General Partnership, regarding development of Wolf Ranch" dated
September 11, 2003
- Discussion of legal issues related to the ABG Development Agreement
- Berry Creek Partners v. City of Georgetown , Cause No. 08-767-C277, in the District Court of Williamson County, 277th
Judicial District.
B Sec 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Funding options regarding real estate transactions.
- Acquisition of an easement from Southwestern University
Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 0:0 P
(Council may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of
the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
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C Call to Order
Called to order at 4:03 p.m.
D Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Garver led the Pledge.
E Comments from the Mayor
- Welcome and Meeting Procedures
Mayor Garver welcomed the audience and noted that all Council was present with the exception of
Councilmember Berryman, and gave a brief outline of meeting procedures. He noted that the meeting would
take place until 5:45 p.m. at which time the Council would recess and then begin again at 6:00 p.m. for the
public hearing on annexation. Berryman arrived on the dais before the next item.
F Announcements and Comments from City Manager
Brandenburg made the following announcements:
The City's new Youth Curfew Ordinance is now in effect and applies to anyone under the age of 17 for the
following hours: 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday and 12 a.m. (midnight) until 6 a.m. on
Friday and Saturday
The City of Georgetown also recently passed an ordinance that establishes the following park hours for the
City's Park Facilities: dawn to dusk daily, except as follows or specifically posted otherwise:
Hike and Bike Trail- The hike and bike trail along the San Gabriel River shall be open to the general
public between the hours of 5:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.
Lighted Sport Courts (e.g. basketball, tennis, volleyball, skating) shall close at 11 P.M.
San Gabriel Park shall close at 12 A.M.
Two bond propositions will be on the November 4 ballot for City of Georgetown voters:
Proposition 1 is for authorization to issue $46 million in bonds for street and road projects.
Proposition 2 is for authorization to issue $35 million in bonds for parks and recreation projects.
If approved by the voters, bonds for the projects could be issued in multiple series over a 10 to 15
year period, or longer. Passage or defeat of the bond propositions will not have an effect on the
frozen tax payments of homeowners who are 65 years -of -age or older, or are disabled.
G Action from Executive Session
There was no action from Executive Session.
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On a subiect that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be found on the
table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to
speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, preferably prior to the start of the meeting. You will be called
forward to speak when the Council considers that item.
On a subiect not posted on the agenda: Persons may add an item to a future City Council agenda by contacting the
City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the Tuesday meeting, with the
subject matter of the topic they would like to address and their name. The City Secretary can be reached at
512/930-3651.
H Chris Dyer, regarding progress of the city sponsored Up the Chisholm Trail event that the Museum is hosting on
September 26 and 27.
Dyer thanked the Council for sponsorship of this event. He said they have received confirmations from many
people who plan to attend. He gave the schedule for the event.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that Council may act on with
one single vote. A councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the council
discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda.
Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the City Council Workshop on Monday, August 25;
the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 26; and the Special Council Meeting on Thursday, August 28;
2008 -- Jessica Hamilton, Assistant City Secretary and Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
J Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to send a Letter of Interest to TXDOT — Aviation
Division requesting an AIP Grant to the City of Georgetown for the removal of certain runway approach
obstructions, the purchase of approximately 7.15 acres, the installation of obstruction lights, and the
rehabilitation of various taxiways at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and
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Tom Yantis, Assistant City w.dnager (pulled by Brainard)
K Consideration and possible action to award a contract for the painting of the bridge handrails on Austin
Avenue to DMS Painting, Inc. of Pasadena, Texas, in the amount of $45,000.00 -- Mark Miller, Transportation
Services Manager, Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
L Consideration for approval of the declaration of surplus equipment and authorizing staff to negotiate and
execute a contract for auctioneering services -- Marsha Iwers, Purchasing Manager and Micki Rundell,
Director of Finance and Administration
M Consideration and possible action to approve the award of the annual bid for office supplies to Office Max in
the estimated amount of $493000-00—Marsha Iwers, Purchasing Manager and Micki Rundell, Director of
Finance and Administration
Motion by Sansing, second by Oliver to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Item J pulled to the
Regular Agenda by Brainard. Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
Council will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the following items:
J Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to send a Letter of Interest to TXDOT — Aviation
Division requesting an AIP Grant to the City of Georgetown for the removal of certain runway approach
obstructions, the purchase of approximately 7.15 acres, the installation of obstruction lights, and the
rehabilitation of various taxiways at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and
Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager (pulled by Brainard)
Brainard asked and Yantis noted that the Airport Clear Zones are exempt from the tree ordinance, saying staff
could do mitigation of the trees that are removed. There was a discussion regarding funding to replace the
trees.
Motion by Brainard, second by Sansing to authorize the letter of interest with the stipulation that staff *leek ;Rte
the Safety faGtGF iR Femoving the tFees and give sta# autheFization to have a tree supotey d9Rel assess the cost
and feasibility of complying with the city's tree mitigation ordinance that is applicable in other areas of the city.
Eason said she hopes the City will follow the same rules that are required of developers. Approved 7-0. (*as
corrected by Brainard at the September 23, 2008 Council Meeting)
N Consideration and possible action to approve fiscal year 2008/09 annual support services and contracts renewal
for Information Technology vendors providing services and support to the City of Georgetown — Dennis
Schoenborn, Information Technology Director
Schoenborn introduced the item and offered to answer questions. Motion by Sansing, second by Berryman to
approve the contract renewals. Approved 7-0.
O Consideration and possible action to vote on Board of Trustee members of the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP) — Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul Brandenburg,
City Manager
Russell introduced the item, explained a vote is requested, and offered options for the procedure. Mayor Garver
asked Council to authorize the City Manager to make the selection. Motion by Brainard, second by Oliver to
approve authorizing the City Manager to determine how the City would vote on the members of the Risk Pool
Board. Approved 7-0.
P Discussion and possible action regarding the enforcement of maintenance of privately owned water quality
facilities, stormwater detention, wet ponds, and/or combination of these types of drainage features -- Thomas
R. Benz, P. E., System Engineering Manager, Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Benz introduced the item, and with a slide presentation described the types of water facilities and the potential
process of enforcing maintenance. He said System Engineering worked with the Drainage Department;
Development Engineer, David Munk; and the Code Enforcement Department to research this item and provide
options for Council's consideration.
Sansing asked if the City should take over the maintenance of all water quality facilities at a cost to the
developer. Brandenburg noted that in Option 2, staff has presented the possibility of staff, through the weed
control procedure, to contact the owner to maintain and clean the drainage facilities, and if they don't, the City
will perform maintenance and send the owner the bill. Brandenburg said it is more cost efficient to hire a
subcontractor to do the maintenance rather than use city staff. Briggs further emphasized the suggested
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procedure as is done with woad control. There were questions from the Council. Motion by Sansing, second
by Brainard for the City to use all three options to make sure the water quality facilities are maintained properly.
Benz said there will need to be modification to the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the current ordinance,
but staff will start investigatiing and reporting facilities that are in need of maintenance. There was further
discussion by Council. Brandenburg said there will be subsequent Council action required. It was determined
that enforcement action would be complaint driven, saying there are over 700 facilities for current code
enforcement staff to inspect. Benz said the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is willing to
investigate any facility, but they have limited staff. Vote on the motion: Approved 6-1. (Berryman opposed)
Berryman said she is only opposed because it is unknown how much this will cost homeowners associations
and whether the City will ever be reimbursed for doing the maintenance.
Q Consideration
and
possible action a
proposed resolution accepting a change in the tariffs of ATMOS Energy
Corporation --
Jim
Briggs, Assistant
City Manager for Utility Operations
Briggs introduced the item and noted that the action of the ATMOS Texas Municipalities ("ATM") convinced
ATMOS to reduce their rates by less than 20% than what was requested. He said the changes in the tariffs will
need to be approved in a resolution. Motion by Sansing, second by Berryman to approve the resolution.
Sattler asked and Briggs said there is no financial impact on the City. He asked for a definition of "customers of
modest means," and asked who would notify them of the ability to receive up to $200 worth of caulking, weather
stripping, sheathing, etc. Briggs said ATMOS is to notify them, and that the City would also compile a list.
Brainard asked, and Briggs said only a portion of customers within our service area have ATMOS gas service.
Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0.
R Consideration and possible action on funding allocations for contracted Community/Social Services and
Children's and Youth Program Funding contingent upon final approval of the FY 2008/2009 budget and the
appointment of a Council subcommittee to review the current Social Service Funding Guidelines -- Ben Oliver,
Chair for the Subcommittee on Social Service and Children's and Youth Funding
Oliver noted that the Council has the cover sheet and a separate memo and asked if there were questions.
Sattler questioned why the Exceptional Georgetown Alliance was not granted any money this year. He said
exceptional children don't get the usual benefits that are provided other children, such as City parks, due to their
impaired condition. He said this is the first year for this group, and he would like to see them receive some
funding. There was discussion. Sattler asked Council to award the requested $11,000. Ross noted that only
$3,000 is left in the allotment. Sattler said GISD does not support this group. Motion by Oliver, second by
Sansing to approve the funding allocations. Motion by Sattler, second by Sansing to amend that the balance of
the funds ($3,109.00) be directed to the Exceptional Georgetown Alliance. Brainard suggested using a portion
of the surplus as it accumulates throughout the year to provide further funding. Vote on the amendment:
Approved 5-2. (Brainard and Ross opposed) Vote on the original motion as amended: Approved 7-0.
Motion by Berryman, second by Sansing that if there is surplus money in the discretionary fund at the end of this
fiscal year, no greater than $10,000 ($6,891.00), be given to the Exceptional Georgetown Alliance. Brainard
explained why he would be voting against this motion. There was much discussion. Berryman withdrew her
motion. Motion by Berryman, second by Brainard that the $6,891 be found in the end of the year excess in 90
days. Denied: 4-3. (Eason, Sattler, Oliver, Sansing opposed) Motion by Sattler, second by Sansing that the
$6.891 be funded out of the 2007/2008 discretionary fund. Approved 5-2. (Ross and Brainard opposed)
Oliver asked Council to look at the three recommendations on the cover sheet, saying it is the second
paragraph on the memo provided on the dais, that suggests that a subcommittee review all the guidelines and
the organizations be notified at the time they are provided their funding this year if there are changes so they
can prepare; that the subcommittee review the funding for both youth and social services; and any proposed
revisions include developing more consistent language to more clearly outline the Council's intent with regard to
these programs; and that the review be completed and presented to the City Council no later than the frst
meeting in December, 2008, so the social service and youth program recipients have plenty of advance notice
for planning if the guidelines change. Motion by Berryman, second by Sansing to approve the
recommendations from the subcommittee. There was further discussion. Approved 7-0.
S Discussion and possible
action to approve a Resolution
Amending the
Annual Review and Amendment
Process for the Unified
Development Code -- Paul E.
Brandenburg,
City Manager
Brandenburg reviewed
the suggested amendments to
the process.
Motion
by Sansing,
second by Berryman to
approve the resolution.
There was further discussion.
Vote on the
motion:
suggested names:
Approved
7-0.
T Discussion and possible action to appoint members to the Unified Development Code Review Task Force --
Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Brandenburg noted he
and Chamber of Commerce President,
Mel
Penland,
had met and
compiled the list of
names provided in the
packet for Council's approval. He read
the
following
suggested names:
Jack Hunnicutt,
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David Chang, Ercel Brashear,' David Singleton, Bruce Barton, John Gavurnik, viarvin Dorsey, Chris Damon,
Mark Baker, Steve Klein, Joe Baker, Mel Pendland, Todd Janssen, Trevor Dunham, Phil Wanke, P.J. Stevens,
Todd Woods, Harry Gibbs, Jimmy Jacobs, and city staff. He said he was contacted by one other individual,
Tom Crawford, who also showed interest in being on the Task Force. Ross said Renee Hanson would also like
to be put on the list. Sansing said he would like to see a list of people who have not been on the task force
before. Oliver suggested Susan Firth, President of the Heritage Society who would have a different viewpoint.
Eason said she doesn't think anyone should have to be approved by Council to be on the list. She suggested
that Ellen Davis of Southwestern University be on the list. She suggested anyone who wants to be involved
should be allowed to participate. Mayor asked, and Brandenburg said he would hope the members would be
appointed tonight in order to get the task underway. Motion by Oliver, second by Berryman to approve the list
and the four additonal people be appointed tonight, and Council allow for additions to the list at the next Council
meeting. Berryman pointed out that the list is very diverse, and she thanked Brandenburg for putting it together.
Vote on the motion: Approved 6-1. (Sansing abstained)
U Consideration and possible action to approve amended language to the participation agreement with Williamson
County regarding the County's participation in the Rivery Park Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone related to
the proposed development of the Summit at Rivery Park — Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Brandenburg introduced the item, and read the modification language added by the Council. Motion by
Sansing, second by Ross to approve the amended language. When asked if the developer approves, Marlene
McMichael, came forward and said they approve, but would like to amend if there are unforeseen delays. Carls
said McMichael made the request and she, Carls, had drafted language and sent it to the County's attorney,
Charlie Culpepper; but the County Commissioners have not had an opportunity to meet yet. She said she was
told verbally it would be fine. She said these changes, once approved by Council, will go to the County for
consideration. McMichael said they don't want to delay the process further, because they want to go to market
as soon as possible. There was discussion regarding the verbage of "substantially complete." Vote on the
motion: Approved 7-0.
The following item was brought forward.
Z First Reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 15.44 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances relating to Flood Damage Prevention Regulations -- Dave Hail, Director of Inspection Services
and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Hail read
only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied
the
requirements of the City
Charter.
Motion by Sansing, second by Berryman to approve the ordinance on
first
reading. Approved 7-0.
5:48 p.m. -- recessed
6:16 p.m. -- returned
Mayor Garver told the people in the audience who were here for the annexation hearings that the Council would
finish the regular agenda and then begin the public hearings.
V Review and possible action to approve informational materials for the road and park bond election in
November -- Keith Huthcinson, Public information Officer
Hutchinson explained the item.
Speaker, Byron Raynie, urged staff and Council to present both sides of the questions in the informational
material.
Motion by Berryman, second by Oliver to approve the informational materials. Oliver asked that the term
"multiple series" be clarified. Sattler said there are no project estimates. He suggested that each project on the
bonds have an estimated cost, saying it should be one of the components in the informational material. Rundell
said part of the reason for not doing so is if one of those projects costs more than the estimate, the City would
be limited in the amount they would be able to spend on the project. She said it was a recommendation from
bond counsel; saying on Garey Park, the $10,000 is the specific amount being set aside to be spent on that
specific park. Carls said Carol Polumbo and Garry Kimball both recommended that the approximate amounts
not be listed in the informational material, due to restrictions. There was discussion and general agreement for
Council to take the advice from legal counsel. Motion by Berryman, second by Sansing to approve the
information presented. Approved 6-1 (Sattler opposed)
W Status reports from Chair Dale Ross of the ad hoc City Council Subcommittee on Legal Services; Chair Ben
Oliver on the ad hoc City Council Subcommittee on Social Service Funding; and Chair Keith Brainard on the
ad hoc City Council Subcommittee on the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) -- Mayor George
Garver
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This item was postponed to a"future meeting.
X Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the disposition of the old fire station on Main Street and the
city office building on the corner of 7th and Main Streets -- Mark Thomas, Director of Economic Development
and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Thomas explained the item and said Council had previously directed the buildings be leased. He said there
have been brew pubs, wineries, and restaurants that have inquired about the properties. He said if Council
approves, they will market heavily. On the overhead he displayed the promotional material that is being
distributed. Sattler asked and Thomas noted the City is looking for retail rather than service in order to add
sales tax. There was discussion regarding the possibly of selling the property. Thomas said he has visited with
a man who was looking to purchase the city office building. Eason said the problem with selling the historic fire
house would be losing control of an historic structure in Georgetown. There was discussion regarding selling
the city office building. Motion by Berryman, second by Sansing to sell or lease the city office building and only
lease the old fire house. Approved 7-0.
Y Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 2008 --
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell asked Council to use the language on the cover sheet for their motion, and she read only the
caption on second reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Ross,
second by Oliver that property taxes be increased by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.35622, of which
$0.20053 will be for Maintenance and Operations and $0.15569 for Interest and Sinking. Ordinance
2008-49 approved 7-0.
2. Second Reading of an ordinance adopting the 2008109 City of Georgetown Annual Budget for the fiscal
year beginning October 1, 2008 and ending September 30, 2009 -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
Rundell said the total appropriation is $214.7 million. She read only the caption of the ordinance on second
reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Oliver, second by Ross to
approve Ordinance 2008-50. Sattler asked and Rundell explained the difference in amount from $200.5
million to $214.7 million. Approved 7-0.
3. Second Reading
of an
ordinance amending
§ 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and Departments" of
the Georgetown
Code
Charter.
of
Ordinances
-- Micki
Rundell Director of Finance and Administration
Rundell explained the ordinance and read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Eason, second by Ross to approve Ordinance
2008-51. Approved 7-0.
4. Second Reading of an ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of
Force) for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas
Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service -- Kevin Russell, Human Resources Director and Paul
Brandenburg, City Manager
Russell
read only
the caption of the ordinance
on
second reading after having satisfied the requirements of
the City
Charter.
Motion by Sansing, second
by
Eason to approve Ordinance 2008-52. Approved 7-0.
5. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning from AG, Agriculture District to C-3, General Commercial
District for 10.47 acres in the Wright Survey, to be known as Buc-ee's Commercial Tract, located at
Airport Boulevard and Lakeway Drive -- Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of
Planning and Development
Kreger read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading after having satisfied the requirements of
the City Charter. Motion by Sattler, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance 2008-53. Berryman asked
about lighting requirements. There was discussion. Vote on the motion: Approved 7-0.
6. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Rezoning from C-3, General Commercial District to C-1, Local
Commercial District for 0.634 acres being Lot 5, Block 2, Highland Park Revised Subdivision, also known
as City of Georgetown Municipal Complex Parking Improvements, located along Industrial Avenue --
Valerie Kreger, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
Kreger explained the ordinance had been approved by Council on first reading with conditions from the
Planning and Zoning Commission. She read the conditions, and read only the caption of the ordinance on
second reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Berryman, second by
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Sattler to approve Ordnance 2008-54. Approved 7-0.
Z First Reading of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 15.44 of the City of Georgetown Code of
Ordinances relating to Flood Damage Prevention Regulations -- Dave Hall, Director of Inspection Services
and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
This item was handled earlier.
begunAA Annexation Public Hearings mm To begin no earlier than ISM P.M. This item was
• •
Garver asked City Manager Paul Brandenburg to explain why these annexations would be important. He asked that
those who wish to speak come forward to the microphone, and asked the speakers to leave their name and phone
number to answer possible questions. He explained the speaking procedure.
Brandenburg gave a history on the desire for growth of the City, saying the study of annexation procedure began in
2003 and the annexation policy was adopted in 2005. He said the legislature allows three options for annexation:
voluntary, involuntary, and unilateral. He said there were no involuntary annexations last year, saying the last
annexations were primarily large tracts annexed for economic reasons. He listed the reasons for annexation as:
protection of corridors, extension of zoning regulations, extension of the city limits to allow for future annexations, to
declare exact jurisdictional lines for police and fire service and road construction and maintenance; to protect the
enviornment and green space; to give people the opportunity to vote; to bring revenue to the City; to provide quicker
police and fire service response; to allow cheaper fire insurance rates; to provide public utilities, sanitation pick up,
street maintenance, and lighting; to extend land uses and building codes; to provide animal control and a local
animal shelter; to allow a better rate for sanitation services, cheaper rates for the use of recreation facilities, and a
library card. He said agricultural zoning can be extended to specific properties in a development agreement for
fifteen years. He listed the 11 annexation areas currently holding an agricultural exemption. He noted that Council
will not participate in dialogue this evening, but will listen to what the speakers have to say.
Polasek said he will repeat the elements of the service plan, and he will speak to any differences or changes at the
beginning of each specific area. He said there are two required public hearings, tonight and on September 23. With
an overhead display, he gave a schedule of the procedure for public meetings and ordinance readings. He
explained the service plan elements. He said there is a cost estimate to provide services to each annexation area.
1. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 18.9 acres in the Wm. Addison Survey
and W. Stubblefield Survey for SH 29 ROW, extending from Reinhardt Boulevard for approximately 7,900
feet east to CR 104, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NEI -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal
Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an
overhead display, Polasek
described the
property and
the
reason
for annexation. The Public
Hearing
was opened at 7:07 p.m.
There were no
comments.
The
Public
Hearing was closed at 7:07 p.m.
2. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City all lots in the Texas Traditions Subdivision, and three
tracts of land out of the D. Wright Survey totaling approximately 52.6 acres, north of Bootys Crossing Road;
and approximately 13.1 acres of ROW, including a portion of Bootys Crossing Road extending from the
current city limits west approximately 3,000 feet, Sabine Dr, Brazos Dr, Texas Traditions, Lavaca Lane,
Concho Trail, Terlingua Trail, and Turtle Bend, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW1 -- Edward G.
Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. He noted there is
an exception for areas containing over 100 residential units, so it is no longer eligible for exemption. He
suggested removal of NW 1 from the process. He said it now involves a process to negotiate the service
plan and annex this area at the end of three years. He said Council will need to specifiy removal of this
annexation area at Item AA -26. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:09 p.m. There were no comments.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:09 p.m.
3. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 190.1 acres of land out of the 1. Jones
Survey and J. Fish Survey, north and east of Lake Georgetown, located west of the Woodlake and Olde
Oak subdivisions and South of the Casa Loma Subdivision, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW2 --
Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. He told Council
all five tracts in this area have agricultural exemption, which means they can be offered a development
agreement. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:11 p.m.
Speaker, Jack Lovett, General Partner with Piloxi Square Partners said he is opposed to the annexation,
and P.J. Stevens of Steger and Bizzell Engineering took the remainder of Lovett's time to speak. On the
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overhead display he identified the subject tract. He said they oppose the annexation, but if annexed, they
wish to be zoned appropriate to the project they have planned.
Polasek said Iva Wolf is in favor of doing development agreements. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:17
p.m.
4. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of all lots in the Historic Acres 1 Subdivision, Tonkowan
Country Subdivision, Lot 4A and Lot 4B of the Creek Side 2 Subdivision and various tracts of land out of
the Wm. Roberts Survey, located west of Airport Road and east of Tonkowan Subdivision; and including
approximately 9.9 acres of ROW for Airport Road, Tonkowa Trail, and Indian Mound Road, referred to as
2008 Annexation Area NW3 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director
of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. He said a protest
was received at City Hall, but was mistaken as an additional copy of another protest so the City did not
respond in time He said staff is recommending that this area be pulled from the proposed annexation
areas. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:18 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was
closed at 7:18 p.m.
5. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of a single land parcel in Wm. Roberts Survey totaling
approximately 5.5 acres, located west of Airport Road, and south and east of Berry Creek Section 3; and
including approximately 1.9 acres of ROW for Airport Road, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW4 --
Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying
annexation would bring all four quadrants of the intersection into the City. The Public Hearing was opened
at 7:19 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m.
6. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 8.2 acres of land out of the N. Porter
Survey, located north and east of Northwest Boulevard, south of Reata East Block C and Golden Oaks
Subdivision, and west of Northwood Drive, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW5 -- Edward G.
Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead
display,
Polasek described
the property and
the reason
for annexation. He said he had
received a phone
call from
a resident in NW5,
saying he has a
letter from
former City Manager Bob Hart.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:21 p.m.
Speaker, Dee Dee Hawes, with additional minutes from her husband, Cody Hawes, said she would like to
come in under a development plan. She said back in 1995, they donated 1/2 acre for right of way for
Northwest Boulevard. She said she has a signed letter from Bob Hart stating their land would not be
annexed unitl it is sold or platted. She asked that the letter be honored. She asked that the area be pulled
out of annexation for right now, and asked to find out what the City would like to have at that location,
saying they have 7.5 acres that adjoin the City. She said with the recent parking ordinance, their trucks
would not be parked on an approved surface, so they would need to relocate their business, and that would
lower their income. Mayor asked and Brandenburg agreed that the City will work with them.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:26 p.m.
7. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 166.4 acres of land out of the J.P.
Pulsifer Survey, located west of Wolf Ranch Parkway, north of Memorial Drive, east of River Chase
Subdivision, and south of the current city limits and Middle Fork of the San Gabriel River, referred to as
2008 Annexation Area NW6 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director
of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek
described the
property and the reason
for
annexation. He said both
tracts have agricultural exemption,
and both have
expressed the
desire
to
do
development agreements.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:27 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:27 p.m.
8. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 112.8 acres of land out of the J.P.
Pulsifer Survey and C. Stubblefield Survey, located east of Wolf Ranch Parkway, north of Memorial Drive,
and west of the River Hills Subdivision, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW7 -- Edward G. Polasek,
AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. He said both
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tracts have agricultural exemption and both have expressed desire to do development agreements.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:28 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:28 p.m.
9. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 18.4 acres of land out of the N. Porter
Survey and D. Wright Survey, located south, east and west of the current city limits, and north of River
Bend Drive, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW8 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and
Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. The Public
Hearing was opened at 7:28 p.m.
Speaker, Gregory Bryant, told Council he owns 10 of the 18 acres in the annexation area. He said he is
objecting to the annexation for three reasons: more expensive for him due to taxes; he sees no value in the
emergency response; the existing neighborhood is brand new; and he has horses and provides sanctuary
for deer that have run off of the adjacent 30 acres.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:31 p.m.
10. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of a single land parcel, located west of Wolf Ranch
Parkway, south of Memorial Drive, and east and north of the current city limits, totaling approximately 0.07
acres in the J. P. Pulsifer Survey, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW9 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an
overhead display, Polasek described the
property and the
reason for annexation. The Public
Hearing
was opened at 7:32 p.m. There were no
comments. The
Public Hearing was closed at 7:32 p.m.
11. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 7.3 acres of land out of the J. P. Pulsifer
Survey, C. Stubblefield Survey and the remaining portion of the Good Luck Subdivision, located south of
Memorial Drive and east and west of Simon Road; and including approximately 0.4 acres or ROW for
Simon Road north of the current city limits and south of Memorial Drive, referred to as 2008 Annexation
Area NW10 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and
Development
With an
overhead display, Polasek described the
property and the
reason for annexation. The Public
Hearing
was opened at 7:34 p.m. There were no
was opened
at
7:33 p.m.
There
were no
comments.
The
Public
Hearing
was closed
at
7:33 p.m.
12. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of the remaining portion of single parcel of land in the J. P.
Pulsifer Survey, located west of River Chase Boulevard, north of the current city limits, and south of River
Chase Subdivision; and including approximately 0.3 acres of ROW of River Chase Parkway, extending
from the current city limits north to Memorial Drive, referred to as 2008 Annexation NW11 -- Edward G.
Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an
overhead display, Polasek described the
property and the
reason for annexation. The Public
Hearing
was opened at 7:34 p.m. There were no
comments. The
Public Hearing was closed at 7:34 p.m.
13. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of Lot 4 of the Embree Subdivision and Lot 2 and Lot 3 of
the Embree Subdivision Lots 1-3 Amended, surrounded by the current city limits, and totaling
approximately 6.6 acres, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW 12 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. He noted to
Council that this area was disannexed in April, 2000, saying documentation from the City's legal department
in 2000 declared the petition for disannexation was invalid, but the property was, in fact, disannexed. He
said staff recommends removal of this area from the 2008 process in order to clarify.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:35 p.m.
Speaker, Richard Crowe, said he has a letter from former City Manager Bob Hart from April, 2000,
promising not to annex his property for ten years. He said this area was disannexed for failure to provide
services. He said he has water serviced by Chisolm Trail Special Utility District and electricity from
Pedernales Electric Cooperative. He asked to be removed from this year's annexations and suggested in a
couple of years he would be willing to talk to the City again.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:37 p.m.
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14. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 2.4 acres in the J. Berry Survey for SH
195 ROW, extending from Berry Creek Drive north and west for approximately 650 feet, referred to as 2008
Annexation Area NW13 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of
Planning and Development
With an overhead display,
Polasek
described the
property and the reason
for
annexation, saying this is a
portion of the southbound
lanes of
IH35 that were
left out of the city limits
and
create a jurisdiction difficulty.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:38 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:38 p.m.
15. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City for all lots within the Golden Oaks Subdivision; and
including approximately 11.5 acres of ROW for Shady Hollow Drive and Golden Oaks Road, referred to as
2008 Annexation Area NW14 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director
of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying the City
received a petition asking that a public hearing be held and that public hearing has been set for September
19 at 4:00 p.m. at the Georgetown School District Office on Lakeway.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:39 p.m.
Speaker, Wiggy Shell, told Council he has lived in his home for 30 years. He said he has city sewer and
water, pays ESD #8 for fire protection, is on the ESD Commission, and receives the same response out
there as if he were in the City. He said the City doesn't take care of the drainage on the old Cox property
and said he has asked to have that taken care of, but nothing has happened yet. He said the proposed
improvements will cost $3 million, and the City will receive only $1.5 million over four years from property
taxes if he is annexed.
Speaker, Van Ess, told Council he wanted to speak to someone on staff about the services to be provided
and gave his phone number. He said there is a brand new church in the neighborhood where the public
hearing could be held.
Speaker, Mark Edgar, said he is concerned that the subdivision lots not be subdivided if annexed.
16. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of the remaining portion of a single parcel of land identified
as Heritage Oaks Section 1, Block 2; and including approximately 9.8 acres of ROW for Shell Road and
Wiidwood Drive, buffered by the current city limits, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area NW15 -- Edward
G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying this
annexation is needed to clarify police jurisdiction in front of the school, the school crossing, etc. He said
the City has been waiting for transfer of ownership for Shell Road, but it has taken too long, so the staff
recommends annexation of this area.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:47 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:47 p.m.
17. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City for approximately 117.6 acres of land out of the L.J.
Dyches Survey, located west of FM 1460, south of SE Inner Loop, east of the current city limits and north of
CR 166, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area SE1 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and
Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying three
tracts have agricultural exemption. The Public Hearing was opened at 7:48 p.m. There were no comments.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m.
18. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 30.3 acres of land out of the L.J. Dyches
Survey, located north of the SE Inner Loop, west of FM 1460, and south of Inner Loop Commercial Park
and Rabbit Hollow Subdivision; and including approximately 0.2 acres of ROW for Snead Drive from the SE
Inner Loop north approximately 155 feet, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area SE2 -- Edward G. Polasek,
AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an
overhead display, Polasek described the
property and the
reason for annexation. The Public
Hearing
was opened at 7:49 p.m. There were no
comments. The
Public Hearing was closed at 7:49 p.m.
19. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 294.7 acres of land out of the F.A.
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Hudson Survey and L.,1.'Uyches Survey, located south of the SE Inner Loop, west of the current city limits,
east of CR 116; and including approximately 11.2 acres of ROW for Blue Springs Boulevard and Blue
Ridge, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area SE3 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and
Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying there are
seven tracts, potentially eight, based on information from a property owner, that have agricultural
exemption. He said there would be capitol improvements necessary to have water service and a public
street.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:50 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:50 p.m.
20. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 69.1 acres of land out of the F.A. Hudson
Survey and L.J. Dyches Survey, including the remaining portions of the B and T Subdivision and
Georgetown Technology Park Subdivision, located east of the current city limits, west of CR 116, and
north of the W.D. Kelly Foundation Subdivision; and including approximately 5.1 acres of ROW for the
remaining portions of Sierra Way and Courtney Drive, and 3,100 feet of CR 116 ROW south from the
current city limits, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area SE4 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner
and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation. The Public
Hearing was opened at 7:52 p.m.
Speaker, Patrick Whittlesey, said this would increase his property taxes, sales tax would increase the cost
of his produce to his customer base, and he already has services. He said if Council still wants to annex,
he wants to go in as industrial so he can continue his business operation.
The Public Hearing was closed at 7:53 p.m.
21. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 47.25 acres of land out of the Wm.
Addison Survey, located west CR 110, north of SE Inner Loop, and south and east of the current city limits
along the Quail Valley Subdivision; and including approximately 4.1 acres of ROW for CR 110 from Quail
Valley Dr. to SE Inner Loop, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area SE5 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying this is the
county animal shelter and county juvenile detention facility but they connect to the future Southeast Arterial
1 and would become a police jurisdiction problem, and the Fire Department wants to annex because of
fireworks on holidays. He said there will be capitol improvements necessary to do street improvmeents on
CR110.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:55 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:55 p.m.
22. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of the remaining portion of a single parcel of land in the
Wm. Addison Survey, located east of SE Inner Loop and north of Carlson Cove., referred to as 2008
Annexation Area SE6 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of
Planning and Development
With
an overhead
display,
Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying this is a
split
parcel
and
is
a police
jursdiction
issue.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:56 p.m. There were no comments The Public Hearing was closed at
7:56 p.m.
Brainard confirmed that the new elementary school across the street from this area is within the city limits.
23. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 215.5 acres of land in the Wm. Addison
Survey, located east CR 110, north and west of SE Inner Loop, and south of the current city limits along the
Raintree Subdivision and University Park Subdivision boundaries, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area
SE7 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and
Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying there are
five tracts, and all but one tract, have agricultural exemptions. He said if all five come in to the City, a donut
hole would be left, so if there are development agreements, staff would recommend removing this area from
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proposed annexation.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:58 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:58 p.m.
24. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of the remaining portion of several parcels of land in the
Wm. Addison Survey surrounded by the current city limits, located east Smith Branch creek, north of
University Park Subdivision, west of Summercrest Subdivision, and south of SH 29 East, referred to as
2008 Annexation Area SE8 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of
Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying there
would need to be a small capitol improvement project to bring water to the area.
The Public Hearing was opened at 7:59 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at
7:59 p.m.
25. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 955.3 acres of land out of the I. Donagan
Survey, C Stubblefield Survey, J. Thompson Survey and remaining portion of the Church of Christ
Subdivision, located north of the current city limits along the South Fork San Gabriel River, east of the
Shadow Canyon Subdivision, south of SH 29 West, Legend Oaks Subdivision, First Baptist Church
Subdivision, and Legend Oaks Subdivision, and west of the Wolf Ranch Subdivision; and including
approximately 24.8 acres of ROW for SH 29 West extending from the current city limits west to the western
limits of the Shadow Canyon Subdivision, and D.B. Wood Road from the current city limits south to the
termination of the roadway, referred to as 2008 Annexation Area SWI -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP,
Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying eight
tracts have agricutlural exemption including the property owned by the Wolf family, and they want
development agreements.
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:01 p.m. There were no comments The Public Hearing was closed at
8:01 p.m.
26. Public Hearing on the annexation into the City of approximately 4.6 acres of land out of the D. Wright
Survey and J. Pulsifer Survey including approximately 1,300 feet of the North Fork San Gabriel River,
located east of the Oakcrest Estates Riverside Unit Subdivision, north of the Georgetown Country Club,
west of Country Club Acres Unit 4 Subdivision; and including approximately 0.5 acres of ROW for Spring
Valley Road from the current city limits west for approximately 400 feet, referred to as 2008 Annexation
Area SW2 -- Edward G. Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and
Development
With an overhead display, Polasek described the property and the reason for annexation, saying this is a
police jurisdiction issue
The Public Hearing was opened at 8:02 p.m. There were no comments The Public Hearing was closed at
8:02 p.m.
27. Consideration and possible action to give staff direction on the 2008 Annexation program -- Edward G.
Polasek, AICP, Principal Planner and Elizabeth Cook, Director of Planning and Development
Polasek explained staffs recommendation to pull Annexation Areas NW1 and NW 12 from future public
hearing and ordinance agendas and to send a letter and the draft development agreements to the property
owners identified as having agriculture exemptions in the 2008 Annexation Areas of NW1, NW2, NW6,
NW7, NW12, SE1, SE3, SE4, SES, SE7, and SWI, and remove NW3 for failure to respond to a request for
a public hearing. Areas NW 1 and NW 12 will be removed if items 1 and 2 of the Staff Recommendation are
approved. Deliver to City Council draft development agreements for approval by October 28, 2008.
Motion by Sansing, second by Eason to make the staff recommendation. Brainard asked if industrial
zoning is possible for Mr. Whittlesey in Area SE4. Polasek said Council has never directed staff to initiate
rezoning. There was a question and discussion about grandfathering. Cook said there is the ability to go to
the Zoning Board of Adjustment to ask for expansion of the use. She said at this point, they have not
studied this issue. She said it would be difficult to be the applicant and do the review at the same time.
Oliver suggested grandfathering the activity, so that if he ever sold his property, that use would not be
allowed. Carls noted there is a discussion behind tab 30 of the annexation notebook provided to the
Council, saying page 4 discusses this property and the issue. She said the owner could request a
rezoning. Brainard asked and Cook explained if the property owner sells, the new owner would have the
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e
same right as the currei fowner has.
Oliver asked if the City could bring back NW 1 and begin a separate timetable toward the three-year
process. Carls said the three-year plan might include other properties as well, and they could all be brought
back at a future date.
Vote on the Motion: Approved 7-0. Motion by Oliver, second by Berryman to instruct staff to review
parcels for a three-year annexation plan and hold a future workshop to discuss annexation plans.
Approved 7-0.
Garver
The meeting was adjourned at 08:15 PM.
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