HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.11.2001 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent:
Lorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug All Council Present
Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Charles
"Hoss° Burson, Ken Evans
Staff Present:
George Russell, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs,
Assistant City Manager; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary;
Charlie Walker, Director of Economic Development; Carla Ezell, Director of Human
Resources; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Anthony Lincoln,
Fire Chief; Amelia Sondgeroth, Chief of Development Support; Ed Polasek, Chief
Planner Long -Range Planning; David Hall, Building Official; Melissa Murphy,
Development Planner; Jim Babcock, Development Technician; Terry Jones,
Purchasing Director; Verna Browning, Tourism Director; Kevin Stofle, Assistant Chief
of Police; Roland Waits, Police Captain; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Don
Ward, Systems Engineering Manager; Travis McLain, Airport Manager; Mark Miller,
Street Superintendent; John Applewhaite, Network Manager; Shelly Cameron,
Webmaster; Tom Leggin, Fire Marshal; Julia Canady, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Called to order at 4:00 p.m.
A Update and discussion regarding the 46 budget process -- Micki Rundell
Rundell noted the activities needing to be handled by the 413 at their initial meeting on January 14. She
listed the projected revenue as between $1.7 and $1.8 million.
4:05 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
Regular Sessionto convene Executive Session,
SessionExecutive
B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
- Domel v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County)
- Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Court of
Williamson County)
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G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court,
Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Williamson County)
Mayor's Comments
- Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, and City; Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS;
- Proclamations recognizing lifetime service to the community
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Kersch read and presented proclamations to Dr. Jo Ann Ford and Renee Hanson for their
- City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County)
service to the community.
- Potential Litigation
- Announcement of vacancies: (One for Board of Adjustment, one for the Housing Authority, two for Youth
- Code Enforcement Actions
Advisory Board, one for Economic Development Commission)
- Legal/Risk Management Issues
- Ten O'Clock Rule
- Duty to Advise regarding agenda items
C
Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
- Discussion regarding recent Council Forums (District 2 and St. Helens)
- Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
D
Sec.551.074 personnel matters
saying the discussion centered around safety issues on SH29. He said District 7
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
anticipates hosting a forum in January.
- Resignation of City Manager George Russell
Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Appointment of Interim City Manager
E
Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
F
Sec.551.086 competitive matters
from Boards and Commissions
- City Council will go into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to discuss matters or
- Library Board
take action on a "competitive matter" of the Energy Services Department as provided for under Section 551.086
Chair Judy Parks thanked Council for agreeing to repair the Library roof even though the
- Discussion and possible action with regards to The Georgetown Utility System Energy Portfolio for
bond issue didn't pass. She said the Library Board would like for the Council to appoint a
Calendar
committee to study a future bond proposal for the Libary.
Year 2002.
G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1.
Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
2.
Mayor's Comments
- Proclamations recognizing lifetime service to the community
Kersch read and presented proclamations to Dr. Jo Ann Ford and Renee Hanson for their
service to the community.
- Announcement of vacancies: (One for Board of Adjustment, one for the Housing Authority, two for Youth
Advisory Board, one for Economic Development Commission)
- Ten O'Clock Rule
3.
Council Comments
- Discussion regarding recent Council Forums (District 2 and St. Helens)
Evans stated that there was a good turnout at St. Helens in spite of the bad weather,
saying the discussion centered around safety issues on SH29. He said District 7
anticipates hosting a forum in January.
4.
Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Capital Area Planning Council - no report
- Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence - no report
H Reports
from Boards and Commissions
- Library Board
Chair Judy Parks thanked Council for agreeing to repair the Library roof even though the
bond issue didn't pass. She said the Library Board would like for the Council to appoint a
committee to study a future bond proposal for the Libary.
- Airport Board
Chair Penny Burt distributed maps to Council and reported on a recent technical
conference regarding the airport and its relationship to its neighbors. She asked Council
to consider an alternative site.
Keith Peshak, 800 Oakcrest Lane, questioned the reason for funding an airport control
tower.
- Williamson Burnet County Opportunities
Dr. Jo Ann Ford invited the Council to attend a ribbon -cutting at 701 E. University for the
Community Clinic. She asked to report again in April.
Regarding WBCO Board, she said the building permit is in process for expansion of the
Mary Bailey Headstart Center for the Early Headstart Program for children under three
years old. She spoke of the meals -On -wheels program at the Medilia Hilliard
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Neighborhood Center.
- List of Boards to report at future meetings: Jan. 8 - Parks & Rec and Planning and Zoning; Feb. 12 -
Economic Development and Youth Advisory Board; Mar. 12 - Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board
of Adjustment; April 9 - Building Standards and Convention and Visitors Bureau; May 14 - Historic
Architectural Review Commission (HARC)
Announcements from City Manager
Resignation - Russell deferred this discussion until Item S
Russell asked Assistant City Manager Jim Briggs to speak about the following two items:
- Report on status of area road improvements
Briggs gave the status of area TXDoT projects. He told of a possible workshop in
January.
- Update of 2002 Power Supply contracts
Briggs spoke of being able to secure a reduction in the wholesale energy costs from
LCRA.
- Open Records Requests
Russell noted there have been two requests since the last Council Meeting, both asking
for information on the Rivery project.
- Late -Breaking Headlines
Russell noted the Chief Planner position in Development Services has been filled.
Yantis introduced Dennis Schoenborn, new Director of Information Resources.
J Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
1. Anne Marie Dorsa, 3017 Gabriel View, regarding trees in the Rivery property
Dorsa cautioned Council to protect trees.
K Consideration
of approval of the Meeting Minutes
of the City Council Workshop of
Monday,
November 26,
2001; and the
Workshop and Regular City Council
Jones and
Meeting
Micki
of
Rundell
Tuesday,
November
27, 2001
-- Sandra
Lee
Noble suggested that a portion of the minutes of November 27, 2001, involving Item AA be changed to
show that an item shall be brought back to the Council at the second meeting in January regarding the four
conditions to be met in the Development Agreement with Quorum.
Lyda suggested additional wording to clarify the minutes of November 27, 2001, for the motion for Item
FF -3 at the bottom of page 3.
L Bid Awards
1. Consideration and possible action on an award of bid for Police patrol motorcycles to Central
Texas Harley-Davidson in the amount of $33,000.00 -- Terry Jones and David Morgan
Pfiester questioned whether the bid included the trade-in procedure that had been described by
the Police Department. (Pulled by Pfiester to the Regular Agenda)
2. Consideration
and possible
action
on an award of bid for Police vehicles to Bob Tomes Ford in
the amount of
$190,662.00
--Terry
Jones and
Micki
Rundell
Pfiester asked why there was only one bid. Jones said the specifications called for a "turnkey"
vehicle and only one vendor responded.
3. Consideration and possible action on an award of annual bid for hot mix asphalt to Austin Asphalt
in the estimated annual amount of $256,750.00 -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs
M Professional Services
1. Consideration and possible action to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City
of Georgetown and Electsolve to provide AMR Data System Services -- Michael W. Mayben and
Jim Briggs
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Pfiester questioned the terms of the contract and Mayben explained.
2. Consideration and possible action to approve payment for professional services in an estimated
annual amount of $150,000 to Labor Finders for temporary employees in the areas of manual
labor to the Georgetown Utility Systems Division -- Carla Ezell and George Russell
Navarrette questioned the amount and Mark Miller and Carla Ezell explained. Navarrette asked for
a breakdown on the number of divisions that have used Labor Finders for temporary employees.
Briggs offered to provide Council with the breakdown and with a cost analysis. (Pulled by
Navarrette to the Regular Agenda)
3. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Camp, Dresser & McKee Engineering,
Inc., to provide professional engineering services related to the capacity analysis of Water Well
No. 5 in the amount of $25,000 -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs
Pfiester and Kersch asked for clarification. Briggs and Ward responded.
N Consideration of approval to sell obsolete/scrap electric transformers to TEC Utility Supply and Service in
the estimated amount of $3,706.00 -- Terry Jones and Jim Briggs
O Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of desktop and laptop personal computers
from Wallingford Computer Services through the State of Texas purchasing catalogs, for FY 2001-2002 --
Tom Yantis
P Consideration and possible action to cancel the second Council Meeting in December, regularly
scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of the month -- MaryEllen Kersch
Q Consideration and possible action to approve the Economic Development Commission Plan -- Paula
Boggs and MaryEllen Kersch (Pulled by Pfiester to the Regular Agenda)
R Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution to submit an application and to accept Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant funds through the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor's Office --
David Morgan
Motion by Noble, second by Burson to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items L-1, M-2, and Q,
and with the stated corrections to the minutes of November 27, 2001. Approved 6-1 (Lyda opposed)
[WIT, 11111111TV
Mayor responded to a special request to move up Item GG -4.
GG -4 First reading
of an ordinance rezoning 69.28 acres, out of the
William Addison Survey, from A, Agricultural,
to R -HD, Residential
High Density, to be known as University
Park, Unit Two, located on Southwestern
Boulevard --
Melissa
Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
housing proposed.
Murphy read
only the
caption of the ordinance on first reading
after having satisfied the requirements of the
City Charter.
Kersch
said she has concern about
designating
so many acres as
R -HD.
John Biggar, developer of the tract, told Council his firm consulted the Chamber, Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the planning staff, who expressed a need for housing for first-time home buyers. He said
three prime acres of his development are being dedicated as parkland. Jim Cummins of Steger and Bizzell
explained the traffic pattern and drainage plan for the subdivision. Craig Biggar said they felt they were
filling an expressed void in Georgetown housing. Evans said he thought the Council should see the
Concept Plan before the zoning is approved. Sondgeroth explained the the developer is following the
proper procedures.
Julie Johnson, 1902 E. 19th Street,
said she had seen the
results of
unrestricted use
of rezoning in
California. She expressed concern
about traffic problems,
drainage,
and the type of
housing proposed.
Linda Turner, 111 Vivion Lane, said she appreciates all the work the developer has done, but is quite
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concerned about the drainage and traffic.
Smith expressed concern
in
denying the developer after he has
satisfied all
required regulations. Evans
suggested tying approval
of
the second reading to the Concept
Plan. There
was continued discussion.
Motion by Noble, second by Evans to approve the rezoning on first reading. Approved 6-1. (Pfiester
opposed)
8:09 p.m. -- recessed
8:25 p.m. -- resumed
L-1 Consideration and possible action on an award of bid for Police patrol motorcycles to Central Texas
Harley-Davidson in the amount of $33,000.00 -- Terry Jones and David Morgan (pulled to the Regular
Agenda by Pfiester)
Motion
by Pfiester,
second by Lyda to
approve the police motorcycle bid with the stipulation that the units
can be
turned back
in. Approved 6-1.
(Smith
opposed)
but
M-2 Consideration and possible action to approve payment for professional services in an estimated annual
amount of $150,000 to Labor Finders for temporary employees in the areas of manual labor to the
Georgetown Utility Systems Division -- Carla Ezell and George Russell (pulled to the Regular Agenda by
Navarrette)
Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed)
Q Consideration and possible action to approve the Economic Development Commission Plan -- Paula
Boggs and MaryEllen Kersch (pulled to the Regular Agenda by Pfiester)
Motion by Pfiester, second by Lyda to amend the Context Statement by eliminating the first two paragraphs
with suggested wording to make the Statement historically correct, and to amend the Objectives and Goals
by eliminating #1, renumbering the others accordingly. There was discussion regarding ratios.
Evans noted that he had mistakenly told Economic Development Commission member Ann Snell that Item
Q had been approved on the Consent Agenda and she had left the meeting. He said he felt bad that this
was not being discussed without her present to respond. He asked two members of the Economic
Development Commission in the audience to respond.
Kathy Heideman said she thinks the Century Plan requires the Economic Development
Commission to present ratios to the Council once a year. She said Snell would have wanted to
participate in the discussion on this item.
Will
Moore said
he realizes that the Economic Development
Commission
serves at the pleasure of
the
transition process --
Council,
to
but
the Commission
Approved
6-1.
had
worked
long and
hard
to create
the
plan.
Navarrette said he thinks Goal #3 has the "cart before the horse."
Smith said he doesn't like the idea of changing things now after having been through workshops on this
subject.
Pfiester and Lyda withdrew the original motion.
Motion
by Evans, second by
Pfiester to
defer this item
and refer the changes back to the Commission to be
brought
transition process --
back
to
the Council
in January.
Approved
6-1.
(Smith
opposed)
S Consideration and possible
action regarding acceptance
of the City Manager's
resignation, appointment
of an Interim City Manager,
and discussion regarding the
transition process --
George Russell
Russell
read his
letter of resignation. Council
praised Russell,
especially for his efforts with the budget, and
wished
him well.
Motion by Smith, second by
Noble to accept
Russell's resignation. Approved 7-0.
8:52 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
9:52 p.m. -- resumed Open Session
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Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to appoint Tom Yantis as Interim City Manager with an additional
stipend of $1500 per month and memorializing in writing to be presented back to Council for approval the
items of agreement that were discussed in Executive Session.
Navarrette asked Yantis to clarify the items. Yantis noted that he had asked to retain his position as a city
employee while acting as Interim City Manager, thus retaining his right to revert back to his original position
at the end of his service as Interim City Manager, and asked for a review of the interim situation after a
three-month period.
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Kersch asked that a special meeting be set for next week to discuss the process for hiring a permanent City
Manager.
Y Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of revenue bonds to
finance the renovation, improvement and equipping of health facilities for Georgetown Hospital -- Micki
Rundell
Rundell explained that this debt would be issued under the City of Crawford because the City of
Georgetown has already issued debt this year. Rundell explained that state law requires that the
governing body of the city in which the hospital resides approve the resolution. She read the caption of the
resolution. Kersch asked and Hospital Authority Director, Larry Jiminez, explained that the City no longer
has a representative on the board because the Hospital Authority became a 501(c)3 organization in 1997,
and the City is under no financial obligation. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to approve the resolution.
Approved 7-0.
T Consideration and possible action on the Interlocal Agreement with Williamson County for the Williamson
County Justice Center and the condition of approval for the variance to Sec. 34020 of the Subdivision
Regulations to allow an increase of up to 34% building coverage -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth
Sondgeroth explained the four conditions, noted that Carls had drafted the agreement, and it was approved
by Commissioners Court with a couple of changes. She said there was an issue on the height having to do
with elevator number six.
Glenn McDonald of Landmark Corporation explained the issue regarding the elevator.
Ronald Swain, 103 Diamond Trail, President of TRG Neighborhood Association, told Council that the
increase of 34% building coverage would be unfavorable to the neighborhood and they would prefer that
the building go "up" instead of "out." He also questioned whether there were additional curb cuts on MLK
and asked about the treatment of stormwater during the construction phase and whether there will be
adequate protection for Blue Hole Park, the San Gabriel River and the surrounding neighborhood.
McDonald of Landmark said there is an engineered plan for soils and erosion control so there is a full
stormwater management plan that will be approved by the City that has already been approved by the
State.
Pfiester pointed out that there are no new curb cuts on MLK.
Lyda said the current agrement is not as approved by the Council at the last meeting.
County Attorney Gene Taylor explained the reason the County is asking for the revised language.
10:20 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
10:28 p.m. -- resumed Open Session
Motion by Smith, second by Lyda to approve the Interlocal Agreement with the removal of the phrase that
the County added, "without prior City approval," in Section 2(d), including approval of the proposed height of
805.83 feet, with the exception of elevator shaft number six which will be allowed to be 810.75 feet.
There was further discussion. Approved 7-0.
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U Council -Appointed Boards and Commissions
1. Convention and Visitors Bureau
a. Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of a marketing
subcommittee for the Convention and Visitors Bureau -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen
Kersch
Winkstern explainied that the purpose of the marketing subcommittee was to develop the
best ways to promote Georgetown. Kersch suggested waiting until the new Convention
and Visitors Bureau Boardmembers are appointed in February, and suggested that the
CVB could accomplish this with workshops instead of forming a subcommittee. Motion
by Pfiester, second by Lyda to approve the establishment of the marketing subcommittee.
Motion failed 2-5 (Navarrette, Evans, Noble, Burson, and Smith opposed)
b. Discussion and possible action regarding application process for requesting allocation
of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch
There was discussion. Winkstern agreed to revise the guidelines to bring back to Council
at a future date.
2. Discussion and possible action regarding Georgetown's continued participation in the Texas
Historical Commission Main Street Program -- Patty Eason and MaryEllen Kersch
Eason noted that this was discussed at the workshop on the previous night. Motion by Pfiester,
second by Evans to approve continued participation in the Texas Historical Commission Main
Street Program. Approved 7-0.
3. Consideration and
possible
action to
request the establishment of
an Airport Advisory Board
Subcommittee on
Airport
Security
-- Penny Burt and MaryEllen
Kersch
Burt requested that there be a workshop on this subject. Motion by Lyda, second by Pfiester to
deny the establishment of an airport security subcommittee. Approved 7-0.
4. Discussion and consideration of process for upcoming rotations on Council Boards and
Commissions, including, but not limited to: (1) Schedule and methods for advertising,
interviewing and installation; (2) Selection of members of Council to participate in interviewing
process; (3) Schedule and arrangements for any banquet to be held in the Spring -- MaryEllen
Kersch
Kersch stated that this item would be handled at the continuation of the meeting on Wednesday
night.
DD Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Contract for Orthophotography with the Capital Area
Planning Council (CAPCO) for delivery of 2 -foot contour, 6 -inch pixel resolution digital photography and
mapping data -- Ed Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth
Polasek said this item was approved in the budget. Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve the
Interlocal Contract with CAPCO. Approved 7-0.
EE Consideration and possible
action on
a Variance
to the Subdivision
Regulations for Shell's Addition,
Block 18, Lot 1, located at
603 East
7th Street --
Jim Babcock and
Amelia Sondgeroth
Babcock explained the variance. Motion by Navarrette, second by Evans to approve the variance.
Approved 7-0.
II Discussion and possible action to authorize additional public meeting with the redistricting consultant --
Clark Lyda
Kersch explained a change suggested by Legal Counsel Alan Bojorquez of Bickerstaff, Heath and Smiley,
in order to assure approval by the Justice Department. Lyda said he had put this item on the agenda prior
to knowing about the changes suggested by Bojorquez, so the public meeting will be held for that reason as
well as to allow the residents of District 2 a chance to again give input into the process. Navarrette took
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exception to the changes made by Bojorquez.
Ronald Swain, 103 Diamond Trail, said he felt the original plan prepared by the Redistricting Committee
was unacceptable to the African-American population of District 2, and that was why the TRG Association
had sponsored a Forum in District 2.
Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to ask the Redistricting Committee to reconvene and hold a public
meeting with the redistricting consultant, John Yeager, and Legal Counsel, Alan Bojorquez, to identify the
District 2 issues and the issues recently raised by Bojorquez on the soonest possible date. Approved 7-0.
(The dates of January 3, 47 10, or 11, were suggested.)
11:17 p.m. -- recessed until 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 12, 2001
6:00 p.m. -- resumed on Wednesday, December 12, 2001
Noble and Navarrrette absent.
U-4 Discussion and consideration of process for upcoming rotations on Council Boards and
Commissions, including, but not limited to: (1) Schedule and methods for advertising, interviewing and
installation; (2) Selection of members of Council to participate in interviewing process; (3) Schedule and
arrangements for any banquet to be held in the Spring -- MaryEllen Kersch
Council discussed methods for advertising the vacant board positions and determined to hold the banquet
at Southwestern University, if possible. Kinky Friedman was suggested as a speaker. Motion by Pfiester,
second by Evans to hold the banquet at Southwestern University and ask Kinky Friedman to speak for free.
Approved 5-0. (Navarrette and Noble absent from the dais)
V Discussion regarding proposed changes, additions, and deletions to the City's Personnel Policies -- Carla
Ezell and George Russell
Kersch suggested that Council make note of any requested changes before the policies are brought back to
Council for first reading. Evans suggested changing the wording under Political Activity, page 1(in the back
of the attachment) -- Policy No. 421. Item 3 that says employees will refrain should be "employees shall not
use working time....... Russell said the first reading would be on the first meeting in January.
W Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute a standard 20 -year plus a 10 -year
option airport land lease with Joe Thornley for 9900 square feet of undeveloped airport property located at
504 Wright Brothers Drive -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis
Lyda asked about planes parked at the end of the runway near Terminal Drive. Carls agreed to look into
what could be done to prevent the area from becoming a parking or staging area. Motion by Lyda, second
by Smith to approve the land lease with Thornley. Approved 5-0. (Navarrette and Noble absent from the
dais)
X Consideration and
possible
action to respond
to the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division,
regarding possible
sites for
a proposed new
central Texas airport -- MaryEllen Kersch
Airport Advisory Board Chair Penny Burt responded to Pfiester's question that there are no other cities
interested in possessing possible sites. Motion by Smith, second by Pfiester to not consider Georgetown
as a site for a central Texas airport. Approved 5-0.
Y Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution consenting to the issuance of revenue bonds to
finance the renovation, improvement and equipping of a health facilities for Georgetown Hospital -- Micki
Rundell
This item was handled previously following Item S.
Z Consideration and
possible
action to authorize
First Southwest
Company to
proceed with the preparation of
the required
bond
offering
documents
for the
upcoming
2002
bond
issue --
Micki
Rundell
Rundell distributed and discussed with Council some alternatives to debt issue. She recommended
possible internal borrowing from reserve funds. There was discussion. Motion by Evans, second by Smith
to accept Rundell's recommendations. Approved 5-0.
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AA Discussion and consideration regarding an update on the status of the web site redesign project and the
Citizen Issue Tracking Software implementation -- Tom Yantis
Yantis gave Council an update on the web site redesign. He noted that four interviews with web site
designers were conducted on December 10 and a contract will be negotiated and brought back to Council
at the first meeting in January, with preliminary design of Phase I (Tourism and Economic Development)
back by the end of January. He said Phase II (City government) could be done within 60 to 90 days after
the contract is signed, with Phase III (Library) being done shortly thereafter. He anticipated that all phases
would be complete by late summer.
He said the Citizen Issue Tracking Software is being heavily used for code enforcement. He said
Information Resources is working on getting the process implemented for other City divisions and
expressed the need for a system administrator.
BB Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the existing Professional Services
Agreement with Operations Management International (OMI), to provide out -of -scope contract services
related to the installation of turbidity -monitoring equipment for the San Gabriel Park Water Treatment Plant
and the Southside Water Treatment Plant in the amount of $27,910.00 -- Don Ward and Jim Briggs
Briggs explained the purpose of the amendment was to bring the City into compliance by January. Motion
by Pfiester, second by Smith to approve the amendment with OMI. Approved 5-0.
CC Consideration and possible action to approve an award of bid from SFW Construction, Inc. of Killeen,
Texas for construction of the 9th Street and Elm to 4th Street and Ash Drainage Improvements in the
amount of $262,098.10 and the Project Budget of $280,000 -- Mark Miller and Jim Briggs
Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve the award of bid. Approved 5-0.
DD Consideration and possible action on an Interlocal Contract for Orthophotography with the Capital Area
Planning Council for delivery of 2 -foot contour, 6 -inch pixel resolution digital photography and mapping data
-- Ed Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled previously following Item U-3.
EE Consideration
and possible
action on
a Variance
to the Subdivision
Regulations for Shell's Addition,
Block 18, Lot
1, located at
603 East
7th Street --
Jim Babcock and
Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled previously following Item DD.
FF Second Readings (The first three second readings were handled together with one motion after captions
were read.)
1. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Georgetown Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2.28
related to the details, functions and fee assessments for the Fire Department -- Anthony Lincoln
Lincoln read the caption on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve
Ordinance No. 2001-75. Approved 5-0.
2. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2.64 of the Georgetown Code of
Ordinances relating to the Building Standards Commission — David Hall and Amelia
Sondgeroth
Hall asked for clarification on the Chair appointing the alternate member. Carls noted that the
by-laws need to be revised to conform with the ordinance regarding the appointment of an
alternate in the event that a regular member is absent from a meeting. Hall read the caption on
the second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Burson to approve Ordinance No. 2001-76.
Approved 5-0.
4. Second Reading of an amending ordinance that makes minor corrections and clarifications to the
Downtown Overlay Ordinance adopted August 28, 2001 -- Leane Heldenfels and Amelia
Sondgeroth
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Sondgeroth read the caption of the
ordinance
on second
reading. Motion by Evans, second by
Burson to approve Ordinance No.
2001-77.
Approved
5-0,
5. Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning 67.179 acres out of a 118.34 acre tract in the Joseph
Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake Subdivision, from A, Agricultural to RS, Residential
Single Family, RM -3, Office and Service District, located on along Williams Drive across from Shell
Road -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth
Sondgeroth read the caption on second reading. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve
Ordinance No. 2001-78. Approved 5-0.
GG First Readings
1. First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10.12.090 of the Code of Ordinances to reduce
the speed limit on Montgomery, Rucker, Bridge, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Streets west of Scenic
Drive from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour -- Mark Miller and Jim Briggs
Miller read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved
5-0.
2. First Reading of an ordinance amending the 2000/01 Annual Operating Plan Element (budget)
to offset variances in various fund budgets for increases in expenditures that are tied to service
requests and revenue collection rates -- Laurie Brewer and Micki Rundell
Rundell explained that this is a housekeeping item for last year's budget, and she read the caption
only on first reading Motion by Pfiester, second by Evans to approve the ordinance on first
reading. Approved 5-0.
3. First Reading of an ordinance amending the Georgetown Code of Ordinances Section 10.16.080,
related to restricted parking of commercial vehicles and other vehicles on public and private
property -- Anthony Lincoln
Fire Marshal Tom Leggitt gave Council the background for this ordinance and noted a change that
had been made since the packet was distributed. He read the caption on first reading after having
satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Burson asked about a specific location where
18 -wheelers are being parked. Carls said the parking of those types of trucks within 300 feet of a
residence would not be allowed. It was discussed that the parking of a commercial vehicle (over 1
1/2 ton) in a residential area (in a driveway or on the street) is illegal, even if the person brings that
vehicle home from their work every night. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to approve on first
reading. Approved 5-0.
4. First reading of an ordinance rezoning 69.28 acres, out of the William Addison Survey, from A,
Agricultural, to R -HD, Residential High Density, to be known as University Park, Unit Two,
located on Southwestern Boulevard -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled previously at the beginning of the Legislative Regular Agenda.
HH Discussion and possible action to establish a Georgetown Utility System Advisory Commission -- Clark
Lyda
There was discussion. Council requested a workshop on this subject on January 16 at 6:00 p.m.
7:38 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
8:45 p.m. -- resumed Open Session to adjourn
(Wednesday, December 12, 2001)
II Discussion and possible action to authorize additional public meeting with the redistricting consultant --
Clark Lyda
This item was handled previously following Item DD.
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The meeting was adjourned at 08:45 PM,
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