HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.09.2001 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:
MaryEllen Kersch, Clark Lyda, Sam :All Council Present
Pfiester, Charles "Hoss" Burson, Llorente
Navarrette, Lee Bain, Susan Hoyt, Ferd
Tonn
Staff Present:
George Russell, City Manager, Marianne Banks, City Attorney, Shirley J. Rinn, Deputy
City Secretary, Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager of Operations, Jim Briggs,
Assistant City Manager of Utility Operations, Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration, Verna Browning, Director of Community Services, Eric Lashley, Library
Director, Terry Jones, Purchasing Director, Dave Hall, Acting Director of Development
Services, James Baker, Development Planner, Melissa Murphy, Development Planner,
Carla Benton, Cathy Riedel, Assistant City Attorney, William Adams, Water and
Wastewater SuperintendentI , Anthony Lincoln, Director of Fire Services
Meeting was called to Order at 4:07 p.m.
A Reporting requirements for individual members of Council under the Public Information Act -- MaryEllen
Kersch
There was a discussion among the
councilmembers regarding
requirements of Public Information Act with
regard to
personal mail, including written correspondence and
e-mail. Marianne Banks gave the council an
overview
of the requirements of
the
Public
Information
Act
with
regard
to retention
schedules.
B Overview of redistricting process and timeline -- Marianne Banks
Marianne Banks gave an overview to the council regarding the redistricting process. She provided
documentation to Council from the Census Bureau. They indicate that the information from the Census
Bureau will be available approximately June 2001. She said that the data received will provide more
information on race with this Census. She said that it will make it more difficult to realign district lines and
that the City would not be able to redraw the lines in the same manner as it has been done in the past. She
talked about different types of voting methods. Banks told council that when lines are redrawn the City will
have to prove that the community is not putting anyone at a disadvantage with the redistricting. There was
further discussion regarding the different methods of redistricting.
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The Mayor and Council discussed the timeline for the redistricting process. They indicated that the whole
process should be complete by May 2002. A Charter Election would need to take place either in November
2001 or at the latest January 2002. There was also discussion regarding the need to set up redistricting
committee by June 2001, a Redistricting and Charter Revision Committee by Spring 2001, as well as a
discussion as to how charter revisions and redistricting impacts the community and the need to give very
specific charges to the committees.
Banks asked the Council when they wanted to revisit this issue. Council indicated that they wanted to start
looking at a Charter Review Commission in March 2001 and appointing a commission in April 2001.
Recessed to Executive Session at 5:15 p.m.
C
Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
-Attorney General Opinion concerning District 7 Council Position
-Legal issues concerning possible contract with Winter & Associates
-Public Information Act blanket requests for information
- Pending Litigation
-City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and Officer for Public
Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. 00-0453; In the Supreme Court
of Texas
-City and George Russell, in his official capacity as Acting City Manager and as Office for Public
Information v. John W. Cornyn, Attorney General of Texas; Cause No. GV -001865 (353rd District Court
of Travis County)
-Dome) 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)
-Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City; Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court,
Williamson County)
-Wallace v. William Joseph Pascoe, Jr., Gary Todd Terbush, David Morgan, Chief of Police and City;
Cause No. A -00 -CA -609 -SS; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
-City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County)
-Potential Litigation
-Code Enforcement Actions
E
Sec 551.076: Deliberations about Security Devices
F
Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
-Disposition of City Property
-Purchase of property for use for city facilities
-Consider sale of tax -foreclosure property
G
Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
-Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
Reconvened at 6:06 p.m.
H Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
- Mayor's Comments
- Corrections to Austin American Statesman article on December 31, 2000
Mayor Kersch expressed her concerns regarding a quote in the Austin American Statesman.
- Council Reflections on 2000/Resolutions for 2001
The Mayor and Council discussed issues to be addressed in new Year and reflected on important
issues from the past year. George Russell complimented the staff and the volunteers of the City of
Georgetown.
- Southwestern University Jubilee Community Meal in Celebration of MLK Day on January 15
- TML, AMCC, TCMA Leadership Summit January 26-27
- TML Legislative Briefing on February 5
- Boards and Commissions Banquet on February 23
- National League of Cities Conference March 7 through 13
- Council Workshop on March 12 and Regular Council Meeting on March 13
- 35th Annual Texas Legislative Conference in New Braunfels March 22-23
Council discussed attendance at the above -referenced meetings and conferences.
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- List of Topics from Executive Session
Marianne discussed the items that were discussed in Executive Session.
- Discussion of Upcoming Workshops and Council Calendar
- Requirements for connectivity of roads
- Code enforcement options, i.e., ordinance possibilities to close gaps on repeat offenders
- Council Ethics Ordinance
This item will be placed on the agenda February
- Council development of goals, objectives, and method of self-evaluation.
This item will be placed on the January 23 or 24, 2001 Agenda, along with a workshop from staff
regarding direction from council on a number of issues.
- Review of Charter regarding requisite Council policies
- Joint Meeting with the Economic Development Commission
Council indicated that it would like to hold a Joint Meeting with Economic Development
Commission as soon as possible, possibly on January 23, 2001.
- Joint Meeting with Georgetown Independent School District Board of Trustees
- Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Capital Area Planning Council
- Finance - Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
- Fire and Police - No Report since last meeting.
- Planning and Development - A meeting to discuss annexation is pending selection
of Director of Development Services
- Sanitation - No Report since last meeting
- Utilities and Transportation - Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for January 17, 2001 3 p.m. - 5:00
regarding stormwater drainage
- Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities - No meeting currently scheduled
- Reports from Boards and Commissions
- Downtown District Design Steering Committee
Renee Hanson gave a report to council regarding her efforts to negotiate the contract with the consultants.
She said that the four (4) consultants are scheduled to be here on January 25, 2001, which is the same
day that Tom Moriarty will be in Georgetown. She also told council that there would be a joint meeting with
the Historic Preservation Commission, Downtown District Design Steering Committee and the consultants.
J Report from City Manager on issues affecting City Operations -- George Russell
- Status regarding Economic Research Associates Consultant
Renee Hanson addressed the council regarding her visit with Tom Moriarty. She said that he will
be in Georgetown on January 25, 2001. She told Council that we should receive his technical
memorandum prior to that visit and that the market analysis should be available by the middle of
February and the implementation should take place by the end of February. She indicated that the
contract may need to be extended through February to allow enough time for the other downtown
consultants to coordinate with ERA.
-
Angelou Economics Economic and Technology Forecast/Breakfast Meeting on January 23
Russell asked council who would like to attend. Sam Pfiester, Lee Bain, Clark Lyda, Llorente
Navarrette, and
Ken Evans (Economic Development Commission) indicated that they would like to attend this
meeting.
- Status of Development Services position
Russell gave the council an overview of the candidates. He asked for councilmembers to sit on
panel, as well as asked for a couple of recommendations for developers and builders to sit on the
panel - Sam Pfiester, Llorente Navarrette and Clark Lyda indicated that they would like to sit on
the interview panel. Russell said that he would like to finish interviews the week of January 22,
2001. He also told council that they would receive a packet of the finalists.
- Status of vacant City positions
Russell discussed the Director of Development Services position. He told council that Economic
Development Director position will close on Monday, January 16, 2001. He also told council that
the code enforcement positions have been filled so that code enforcement issues can be
addressed. He also discussed several development services positions.
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- 2001 Staff Workload Priorities
Russell told council that these issues will be discussed at the next workshop along with council
goals and policies.
- Vendor Contracts with City
Russell told council that he would be bringing forward an item to request that council approve a
policy that will allow Requests for Proposal to contain language that will allow the city to void
contracts if a vendor/contractor has any issue or claim (i.e. code enforcement) with the city.
- Late -breaking headlines
Russell discussed three grants that were submitted under time constraints with the condition that
they would be brought to council for their approval at the next meeting. He told them that if council
didn't want to approve the grants, the City could withdraw its applications.
Russell told council that Gary Gwyn resigned from BRA and that Tom Ray (sp) will be the interim
general manager position.
K Action from Executive Session items from Monday, January 8 and/or Tuesday, January 9, 2001
No action from Executive Session.
L Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
David Burdick, 501 Serenada Drive, regarding water damage to his house resulting from work done by
Community Owned Utilities.
Mr. Burdick did not attend the meeting.
Jeff Vercolen, 400 Keenland Drive, regarding the proposed jail expansion on Inner Loop Road.
Mr. Vercolen addressed the council regarding his concerns that the City will continue to work with the
County regarding issues surrounding the Jail Facility and other intergovernmental issues.
Ken Knowles, 6110 Anemone Cove, Austin, regarding a train for San Gabriel Park.
Mr. Knowles addressed the council regarding the possibility of the development of a miniature train venture
in San Gabriel Park. He asked the council for its support to allow the Parks and Recreation Board to work
with him to meet his deadlines to accomplish this project. The Council indicated that due to the time
constraints for starting the project and because of the current litigation regarding capital ventures in the
park it could not make any decisions regarding this project at this time. Council indicated to him that he
needed to take this issue back to the Parks and Recreation Board. Mr. Knowles told council he is very
interested in doing this project and that if there was any assistance he could provide to the council to let him
know.
M Consideration of minutes of Monday, December 11, and Tuesday, December 12, 2000 -- Sandra Lee
N Consideration of authorizing the Mayor
to sign an
agreement with HMO Blue Texas
regarding the annual
employee health insurance rates
for
fiscal
year
2000-01-- Cad Speegle and Tom
Yantis
O Consideration of approval of authorizing the purchase of installation services for the City of Georgetown's
Network Infrastructure from Austin Data Drops, through the State of Texas purchasing catalogs, for a period
of one year -- John Applewhaite and Tom Yantis
P Consideration of approval of authorizing payment of the City's pro -rata portion of the cost of operation of
the Williamson County Appraisal District -- Micki Rundell
O Consideration of approval
of
an award of the annual bid for
hot
mix asphalt to Austin Asphalt in the
estimated annual amount
of
$267,750.00 -- Terry Jones and
Jim
Briggs
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R Consideration of approval of an award of bid for pickup trucks to Draeger Motor Co. in the amount of
$150,595.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell
Llorente Navarrette asked why other bids weren't received from local dealerships. Terry Jones explained
the bid process to council.
S Consideration of approval of an award of bid for police vehicles to Draeger Motor Co. in the amount of
$84,730.00 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell
Llorente Navarrette asked why other bids weren't received from local dealerships. Terry Jones explained
the bid process to council.
T Consideration of authorization to submit grant proposal in the amount of $1,500 to the Texas Book
Festival -- Eric Lashley and Verna Browning
U Consideration of authorization to spend $17,238, which has been granted by the Bill & Melinda Gates
Foundation for computer equipment for the library -- Eric Lashley and Verna Browning
V Consideration of approval of a contract with Hidell Associates Architects to perform a needs assessment
for the Georgetown Public Library -- Eric Lashley and Verna Browning
Clark Lyda requested that this item be moved to the Legislative Agenda.
W Consideration of approval
of a Resolution authorizing the City
Attorney to issue
a Quit Claim Deed to be
filed abandoning a portion
of the twenty (20) foot public utility
easement located
on the west property line of
Lot 6, San Gabriel Acres located at 6001 East State Hwy 29 -- Melissa Murphy
and Dave Hall
Llorente Navarrette asked for a clarification of this item. Melissa Murphy told council that the City usually
keeps all public utility easements in the event the ever needs to use them. However, in this instance, the
easement will not be used and that it had been signed off on by all relevant companies.
X Consideration of approval
of a Record
Final Plat of 18.76 acres in
the William Addison Survey, to be
known as SummerCrest,
Section One,
located along SH29 East --
James Baker and Dave Hall
Y Consideration of approval of a resolution granting a petition for the annexation of 1.80 acres, more or
less, in the William Addison Survey, known as the SummerCrest Subdivision, located along SH29 East --
James Baker and Dave Hall
Motion by
Bain, Second by Navarrette
to approve
items M through Y, with the exception of item V, which
was moved
to the Legislative Agenda.
Approved
(7-0)
V Consideration of approval of a contract with Hidell Associates Architects to perform a needs assessment
for the Georgetown Public Library -- Eric Lashley and Verna Browning
Lyda indicated to council that Hidell Associates Architects was chosen to perform the needs assessment for
the library because it did not predetermine that construction was a solution to the problem. There is a
concern that the contract presented is not consistent with the proposal that was previously presented to
council. Council requested that the contract be modified to include that language.
Lyda requested that council come back to this item later in the meeting.
Item EE was handled at this time. Council came back to item V after item EE.
Marianne Banks read the requested changes to the council.
Motion by Lyda, Second by Hoyt to approve contract with revisions as indicated Banks. Approved (6-1)
(Burson opposed)
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Z Discussion of County location for jail expansion and possible action to request joint meeting with County
officials for further discussions/explorations -- MaryEllen Kersch
Mayor Kersch told council that the Commissioner's Court postponed its vote on a location and that the vote
is scheduled for January 23, 2001. The Council asked Jeff Vercolen to give them a report from the
Commissioner's Court Meeting regarding this issue. Jeff Vercolen told the council about the meeting and
indicated that he and his neighborhood would like to work with the County regarding the Juvenile Justice
Center. However, they are completely against the exaasiOR construction of the Jail Facility on the Inner
Loop*. Council discussed the need to have a joint meeting with the County Officials. George Russell said
he will coordinate the meeting with the county officials to discuss interlocal issues, including CDD, Inner
Loop and other issues. *As amended by Mayor MaryEllen Kersch.
Motion by Navarrette, Second by Bain to have George Russell set up a meeting with the Williamson
County officials. Approved (7-0).
AA Consideration and possible action on generic by-laws for boards and commissions and Council policy
regarding ordinances and by-laws institution, revision policy, and possible restructuring of current boards
and commissions -- MaryEllen Kersch
Council extensively discussed provisions in the generic by-laws presented to Council for the Boards and
Commissions.
Motion by Lyda, Second by Bain to approve generic by-laws for boards and commissions as amended.
Approved (7-0).
AA -1 Consideration and possible action on letter from Library Board Chair regarding their decision to
suspend meeting, and possible definition of task to be undertaken by Board, in assistance to the Council --
MaryEllen Kersch
Council discussion of a possible charge to the Library Advisory Board. Mayor Kersch asked Eric Lashley
give his thoughts regarding Board involvement with the consultant and how the board can play a role in that
process. Eric talked to the council regarding the Library Advisory Board's possible roles. There was
additional discussion regarding the need for the council to give the Board a charge at some point. Mayor
Kersch asked the council to come at the next meeting with some ideas for a charge to the Library Board.
Motion by Burson, Second by Lyda to allow the Library Board to suspend its meetings until further notice
from the Council. Approved (7-0)
BB Consideration of selection of a Council committee to interview candidates for council -appointed boards
and commissions and establishment of a schedule for conducting interviews, submitting nominations to
Council, providing for induction/orientation of new members -- MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Pfiester, Second by Navarrette to appoint Lyda, Pfiester, Bain, Burson* and Kersch to the
selection committee. Approved (7-0).* As Amended by Mayor MaryEllen Kersch.
The council will schedule interviews on January 18, 2001 and on January 20, 2001.
Mayor Kersch indicated that nominations will come back to council as one item.
The induction/orientation for new board members will take place on February 15, 2001.
CC Consideration and possible action requiring minutes to be taken of Council Subcommittee Meetings --
Susan Hoyt
Susan Hoyt addressed the council about her concerns that minutes are not taken during the subcommittee
meetings. Council discussed the need to take minutes at council subcommittee meetings by tape
recording.
Motion by Hoyt , Second by Lyda that tape recordings will be done at each Council Subcommitee Meeting.
..
by Mayor MaryEllen Kersch
DD Consideration of authorizing
the
City Attorney to negotiate
a Contract
with Williamson
County for
administrative services for
the
General Election of May
5, 2001 --
Sandra Lee and
Marianne Banks
The council had a discussion regarding the possible issues that might arise if the County takes over the
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City's early and election day voting process.
Llorente expressed concern that the contract does not include the "legalese" ie.. "in accordance with state
election laws"
Motion by Bain, Second by Tonn to approve the Contract with Williamson County for administrative
services for the General Election of May 5, 2001 with a clarification that the locations for early voting and
election day voting will include the Courthouse and the GISD Administration office. Approved (7-0).
EE Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning South San Gabriel Urban Renewal Subdivision, Block U,
Lot 9, from RS, Residential Single Family to RM -2, Multiple Family District, or any more restrictive use,
located at 501 W. 6th Street -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
Benton read the caption of the ordinance and gave the council the background on the ordinance.
Jack Webernick of 120 W. 8th Street, Georgetown, Texas 78626, attorney for Milton Gault, addressed the
council regarding the council decision to zone the property RM -2. He told the council that RM -2 will not
help his clients at all. He thought this matter was going to be posted as RM -3, but it was not and he feels
like it was wrongly posted and that it needs to be reposted at the next meeting.
Delia Green of 1901 Vine Street addressed the council regarding her concerns regarding the City of
Georgetown, including all of its neighborhoods. She would like to see the City remain livable. She objects
to changing the zoning because there is very little left in the neighborhood. She is concerned that this
business will be the 4th Bail Bond Company in her neighborhood and the types of businesses that could
come into her neighborhood in the future if they decide to leave.
Joyce Perry of 405 W. 2nd Street addressed the council regarding her concerns. She is a resident of the
neighborhood. She said that her neighborhood does not want to be commercialized on their side of time
and does not want to be part of the business district.
Susan Hoyt clarified that several members of Ms. Perry's neighborhood attended a neighborhood meeting
and that they are in favor of RM -2.
Paulette Taylor of Georgetown addressed the council regarding her concerns about retaining her
neighborhood and the commercialization of her neighborhood.
Clarice Monroe of 2112 Edge Cliff Road, Fort Worth, Texas. She told council she grew up in Georgetown.
She told council that her father owned that property and that it has always been commercial and doesn't
understand why there is a problem with Mr. Gault's business.
Joe Gadison of Georgetown talked about the growth in Georgetown. He gave his support to Mr. Gault's
right to put his business in the neighborhood.
There was extensive discussion among the council regarding this issue and the intent of the council
decision at the last meeting.
Mr. Webernick indicated that he felt his client was entitled to two readings on what they requested. Council
indicated that if they had denied the ordinance on first reading, it would not have come back to council for
2nd reading. Mr. Weberneck again requested the ordinance be brought back once again to council defer
this item and bring it back as RM -3.
Motion by Burson, Second by Bain to defer this item to the next meeting for first reading as RM -3.
Approved (5-2) (Hoyt and Navarrette opposed)
Recessed at 8:05 p.m.
Reconvened at 8:20 p.m.
FF Second Reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 6.950 acres in the Frances
A. Hudson Survey, to be known as the B and T Subdivision, Lot 1, located along the S. IH35 frontage road
-- James Baker and Dave Hall
Baker read the caption of the Ordinance.
Motion by Tonn, Second by Navarrette to approve Ordinance No, 2001-1. Approved (7-0)
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GG Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning 0.696 acres in the A. Flores Survey, from RS, Residential
Single Family to C-1, Local Commercial, or any more restrictive district, located at 2308 CRI 51 (Old
Airport Road) -- James Baker and Dave Hall
Baker read the caption of the Ordinance.
Motion by Ton n, Second by Bain to approve Ordinance No. 2001-2. Approved (6-0) (Lyda Abstained)
GG -1 Second Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 13.32.120 of the Code of Ordinances relating to
exceptions and exemptions from water and wastewater impact fees -- Marianne Banks
Lyda indicated that he would like to see either a modification or deletion of subsection G on the last page of
the attachment to Ordinance so that it would coincide with council's normal practices. Lyda indicated action
could be taken on this Ordinance and that the modification could be made at a later date. Banks will bring
back the modification to council at a later date.
Banks read the caption of the Ordinance.
Motion by Lyda, Second by Pfiester to approve Ordinance No. 2001-3 . Approved (4-3) (Hoyt,
Navarrette, Tonn opposed).
HH First Reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 1.80 acres, more or less, in the
William Addison Survey to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision, located along SH29 Eas t-- James
Baker and Dave Hall
Baker read the caption of the ordinance.
Mayor Kersch made a comment that the City of Georgetown needs to review the way it handles its
annexations.
Motion by Pfiester, Second by Hoyt to approve an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of
1.80 acres, more or less, in the William Addison Survey to be known as SummerCrest Subdivision, located
along SH29 East. Approved (7-0)
II First Reading of an ordinance rezoning the B and T Subdivision, Lot 1, from A, Agricultural, to C -2A,
Commercial First Height, or any more restrictive district, located at South IH 35 frontage road -- James
Baker and Dave Hall
Baker read the caption of the ordinance.
Motion by Bain, Second by Hoyt to approve an ordinance rezoning the B and T Subdivision, Lot 1, from A,
Agricultural, to C -2A, Commercial First Height, or any more restrictive district, located at South IH 35
frontage road. Approved (7-0)
JJ First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 6.305 of the Zoning Ordinance concerning Type C
Bufferyards -- Carla Benton and Dave Hall
Mayor Kersch wanted to know where the size of the trees was defined in the ordinance. Benton told her
that the size of the trees is addressed in the appendix.
Benton read the caption of the ordinance.
There was further discussion to clarify the buffering requirements.
Motion by Bain, Second by Lyda to approve an ordinance amending Section 6.305 of the Zoning
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Ordinance concerning Type C Bufferyards. Approved (7-0)
KK First Reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section 18.125, which defines a "Home
Occupation" -- Cathy Riedel
Hall read the caption of the ordinance.
Motion
by Lyda, Second
by Hoyt to approve
an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, Section
18.125,
which defines a "Home
Occupation".
Approved (7-0)
LL Consideration of approval of an Amendment to the Sun City Planned Unit Development -- James Baker
and Dave Hall
Baker discussed
the
amendment to the Sun
City Planned Unit Development. Baker clarified to council that
this amendment
will
allow more green space
in the
neighborhood.
There was a discussion regarding the reasons for the amendments. Baker told council that the
amendments would allow less maintenance on the lots, while at the same time allowing the neighborhood
more green space. Baker told Council that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the
amendment.
Banks said told council that corresponding amendments to the Development Agreement and the Concept
Plan would have to be brought back to council to clarify the amendments.
Motion
by Bain, Second
by Lyda to approve an Amendment to the Sun City Planned
Unit Development
subject
only come back
to corresponding
amendments to the Development Agreement. Approved
(7-0)
Todd Jansen addressed the
council to clarify
the reasons for the Amendment
to the Development
Agreement and that it would
only come back
to Council and not the Planning
and Zoning Commission.
MM Consideration of a Request For Proposal for reviewing and updating the City of Georgetown's
development ordinances -- Dave Hall
Hall addressed the council regarding the finalized version of the Request for Proposal for reviewing and
updating the City of Georgetown's development ordinances. He expressed concerns about staffing issues
and knowledge of staff once this process takes off. George Russell told council that if we go forward with
this project we would have to hire additional staff to address the issues involved with this process. Lyda
feels that we should go ahead and get the Request for Proposal needs to go forward. Lyda suggest that a
deadline be set for submittals. Hall clarified that council had approved $75,000 for the first phase of this
project. (Bain left the dias) (Bain returned to the dias)
Motion by Lyda, Second by Pfiester to approve the Request For Proposal for reviewing and updating the
City of Georgetown's development ordinances and that it be distributed within ten days and that responses
be received by March 7, 2001. Approved (7-0)
NN Consideration and possible action to approve a contract, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for
professional services, between the City of Georgetown and Hicks and Company, of Austin, Texas, to
provide Archaeological Testing and Recovery Services at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant
location -- William Adams and Jim Briggs
Briggs addressed council to let them know that Indian artifacts have been discovered at the Pecan Branch
Wastewater Treatment Plant. He also said that other sites on the property have been identified as "rich"
archeological sites. He said that the artifacts will have to be excavated. Briggs indicated this type of project
has over time become a cost of business on these type of projects. He said that he asked Hicks and
Company give a total estimate for both the investigation of the site and the excavation of the site. He also
talked about the timeline for bidding and awarding the bid on the plant. Briggs told council that he has
requested that the City of Georgetown be able to display the artifacts for educational purposes.
Motion by Pfiester, Second by Lyda to approve a contract, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, for
professional services, between the City of Georgetown and Hicks and Company, of Austin, Texas, to
provide Archaeological Testing and Recovery Services at the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant
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location. Approved (7-0)
00 Consideration and possible action on a Resolution requesting the Governor to declare an emergency in
order to hold a special election for District 7 on a date other than a uniform election date due to the
interpretation of state law issued by the Texas Attorney General in JC -0318-- Marianne Banks
Lyda indicated there was a typo in Section b of the Whereas "clauses" He also said that we need to state
that the nature of the emergency in the resolution and that it is "The Attorney General's Opinion".
Della Green of 1901 Vine Street addressed the council regarding this issue. She has concerns regarding
the time limits involved, as well as the confusion that could be caused having the Special Election during
the timeframe we want to hold the election. Ms. Green expressed concern that this incident should not
have happened.
Banks clarified the amendments to the resolution with the Council.
Motion by Lyda, Second by Bain to approve a Resolution, as amended, requesting the Governor to
declare an emergency in order to hold a special election for District 7 on a date other than a uniform
election date due to the interpretation of state law issued by the Texas Attorney General in JC -0318.
Approved (6-1) (Tonn opposed)
PP Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with Winter and
Company to develop Design Guidelines and Overlay Ordinance for the Downtown Business District --
Marianne Landers Banks
(Russell, Kersch, and Navarrette left the dias)(Kersch returned to the dias)(Navarrette returned to the
dias)(Bain left the dias) (Russell returned to the dias)(Bain returned to the dias)
George Russell told council that all of the downtown consultants were meeting with Tom Moriarty here in
Georgetown on January 25, 2001. He suggested that this contract be brought back to council on February
23, 2001.
Cathy Riedel extensively discussed some concerns and questions regarding the contracts and asked the
council for clarification on some of the issues. There was a discussion between the council and Riedel
regarding concerns about the language in the contracts.
Renee Hanson distributed information to council regarding Duncan Associates.
Motion by Lyda, Second by Pfiester to authorize the City Manager to authorize the consultant to purchase
airline tickets to come to Georgetown on January 25, 2001 and that the contract be signed prior to their visit
to Georgetown and that this item be deferred to the January 23, 2001, on the condition that the contract be
approved prior their visit to limit the City's exposure. Approved (7-0)
Motion by Pfieseter, Second by Bain to Adjourn at 10:52 p.m. Approved (7-0)
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52 PM
Attest:
ayor MaryEllen Kersch
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Rinn,
Secretary