HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.11.2006 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor Gary Melon presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent.
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry All Council present
Carr, Pat Berryman, Farley Snell, 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; Cari Miller,
Convention and Visitors' Bureau Coordinator; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Tom Benz,
Systems Engineering Manager
Policy Development/Review Workshop = Call to order at 4:00 P
Called to order at 4:01 p.m.
A Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the development of guidelines to be used for
events that are designated as City Sponsored Events -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
Brandenburg distributed a list of descriptions of the current and immediate -past City -sponsored
events. He suggested that the events be divided into "major" and "minor" and suggested that the
"minor" events could be administrated by him instead of bothering the Council, for permission for
waiving the fees or getting assistance from City resources. He suggested a list of criteria, and
suggested that Council should memorialize the regulations in an ordinance. There was Council
discussion.
B Discussion and possible direction to staff regarding the standardization of Boards, Commissions, and
Committees Bylaws -- Paul E. Brandenburg, City Manager
There were varied comments and discussion amongst the Councilmembers. It was determined that there are
five boards/commissions that contain councilmembers. It was also determined that the nominating committee,
in anticipation of a policy change coming in the future regarding term limits, should not re -appoint anyone who
has served more than two consecutive terms. There were varying opinions regarding whether to set "blanket"
criteria for all boards/commissions or to customize each board/commission according to its individual make-up
and activity. Staff was directed to come back at the first meeting in January with criteria. Snell questioned the
standard for alternates. Carr suggested a section in the bylaws about alternates. Carls gave history from 2001
regarding alternates.
Sansing left the dais.
Eason noted that Building Standards and Board of Adjustment need alternates, because they have historically
not made a quorum and therefore delayed important decisions. Brandenburg brought up (1) the issue of calling
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special or emergency meetings, suggesting a uniform language for the bylaws; (2) State -Mandated training and
special training for some boards/commissions such as HARC; (3) the possibility to form subcommittees and
their composition; and (4) the date of adoption of each board or commission's bylaws by the City Council.
5:02 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
Executive Session
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.
C 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
-Transamerican Underground vs. Arch Insurance Co., C. C. Carleton Industries, and Third Party Defendant the City of
Georgetown, Cause No. 06-121-C277, District Court of Williamson County, 277th Judicial District
- Henderson v. City of Georgetown and Bishop Gregory Aymond for the Dioceses of Austin , Cause No. A06CA082 SS;
United States District Court, Western District of Texas
- Stanford v. City of Georgetown , Cause No. 06-634-C26, filed in the 26th Judicial District of Williamson County, Texas
D Sec. 551.086 - Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Discussion and possible action regarding an Electric Services Agreement with Citigroup North America, Inc. for electric
service in a dually -certified area, including terms which, if disclosed would give give advantage to competitors or prospective
competitors.
E Sec 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
Consideration and possible action concerning the acquisition of easements for wastewater lines, a public use, including
consideration and possible action on a Resolution authorizing condemnation.
6:00 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 06:00 PM.
Attest:
ayoGary Nelon City Secretary Sandra Lee
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