HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.25.2000 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent:
!'Charles "Noss" Burson, Ferd Tonn, Lee Sam Pfiester
Bain, Susan Hoyt, Clark Lyda, Llorente
Navarrette
Staff Present.
George Russell, City Manager; Marianne Banks, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City
Secretary; Tom Yantis, Director of Information Resources; Jim Briggs, Director of
Community -Owned Utilities
Called to order at 4:00 p.m.
A Discussion of the Sunset Review of and possible revisions to the Urban Design Standards -- Ed Barry
Barry noted to Council that the end of the six-month window is approaching to extend and/or make changes
to the ordinances, saying the readings would need to occur at the next two meetings. He said staff would
have a few recommendations for amendments, regarding window area, and regarding allowing the Planning
and Zoning Commission or the Council to make a ruling concerning articulation that a specific applicant met
the "spirit and intent" of the ordinance. When asked by Kersch how to avoid the "big box" look, Barry
recommended that the applicant could submit schematics to the Design Review Committee, but that would
add another 30-60 days to the process. Other issues discussed were: distance of building from front
property line, and "bandit signs." Barry confirmed that Council does not want the revised ordinances to
include a sunset clause. Ercel Brashear, from the audience, questioned the requirement for the building to
be at a certain location, saying it would slow down the process.
B Discussion of the Zoning Ordinance revision process and schedule -- Ed Barry
Barry asked if Council still wanted to proceed with the process and establish an amount in the development
of the Request For Proposal (RFP). Kersch confirmed that $75,000 had been set aside. Russell noted that
staffing would be a problem in the RFP process. Lyda requested that staff time be allocated.
C Report from City Manager on issues effecting City Operations -- George Russell
Russell gave Council an update on the following issues:
1. City employee Compensation Project Task List
Russell told Council that processes are being formalized to develop policies regarding
internal equity vs. market pressure, longevity pay, benefits, merit increases, pay ranges,
job audit process, and organizational structure of Employee and Organizational Services
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2. Economic Development Commission Update
Russell said the Commission members have started meeting twice a month. He said the
members have concerns that the budgeted salary for the Economic Development Director
is not adequate. He said it was noted that the property tax is derived 70% from
residential and 30% from commercial.
3. Staffing Issues
. Assistant City Manager and Police Chief Hiring Process
Russell told Council the interviews would take place this week for the Chief of Police
position. He told Council that there were three internal applicants: Kevin Stofle, Robert
Hernandez, and David Morgan. He noted that he has received two internal applications
for the Assistant City Manager position from Director of Information Resources Tom
Yantis and Water/Wastewater Service Manager William Adams. He said those interviews
will take place on October 4.
- Hiring of Coordinator for Downtown Issues
Russell noted that Renee Hanson would be hired in this temporary position. Russell
noted that he would serve as the Acting Director of Economic Development beginning
October 1 until someone can be hired for that position.
Vacancies
Russell told Council that applications are being reviewed for all vacancies. He noted that
a new City Engineer has been hired and will begin on October 2. He said offers have
been made for four of the positions in Development Services, leaving only Ed's position,
and the two Chief Planners to be filled. Russell complimented the Development Services
staff for holding everything together in anticipation of hiring to fill the vacancies.
4. Construction of Fire Station No. 4
Russell distributed a handout and said the fire station would be finished by the end of this
year.
5. Stormwater management plan and regional detention option for development projects
Russell told Council that the project is approximately 70% complete. He said, when City
Engineer Don Rundell left the City, there was no one else to oversee the project. Briggs
said the estimated completion date is February of 2001.
Renee Hanson from the audience complimented William Adams and the way he took care of a water leak on her
property. Kersch noted that she has heard a lot of positive comments about staff.
D Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
E Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
Acquisition of Property to be Used for City Facilities
F Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Discussion of job description for City Attorney
Kersch noted that any action from Executive Session would be done at the meeting on Tuesday, September 26.
5:43 p.m. recessed for Executive Session
8:15 p.m. returned to Open Session and adjourned
Approved:
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Mayor MaryEllen Ker ch
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Attest:
ity Secretary Sandra Lee