HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.12.2002 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor presiding.
Council Present: Council Absent:
Clark Lyda, Doug Smith, Jack Noble, Ken Llorente Navarrette, Charles "Noss"
"Evans Burson, Sam Pfiester
Staff Present,
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City
Secretary; Walter Koopman, SCADA Technician; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance
and Administration; Laurie Brewer, Controller; Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief; Tom
Leggitt, Fire Marshal; Joel Weaver, CIP Coordinator; Melissa Murphy, Development
Planner
A Review and
discussion regarding
an update on Electric Deregulation
and the current status of the
Automated
Meter
Reading
(AMR)
and
Customer
Information
System
-- Jim
Briggs
Briggs explained that the staff that had planned to do the workshop portion on Automated Meter Reading
and Customer Information System have taken ill and will need to reschedule. Briggs told Council that
Electric Deregulation began on January 1, 2002. He noted that the systems in Texas, Ohio and
Pennsylvania are being watched closely. He said, although some electric cooperatives have indicated that
they will "opt in," no municipal electric utilities have declared an intention to "opt in" to retail competition in
the near term. He told Council that public power systems are preparing for deregulation, saying that
participation helps protect consumers, cities, and public power's interest. He explained BENA (Balancing
Energy Neutrality Adjustment) and said that the Texas Public Power Association has asked the Public
Utilities Commission to investigate artificial overscheduling. He listed the web site for people who do not
wish to be called about changing their provider: (www.texasnocall.com).
5:00 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
B Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney:
-Pending Litigation
-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)
-City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County)
-Rivery Partners, Ltd. v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 01-695-C368 ( 368th Judicial District of Williamson
County)
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-Georgetown Healthcare v. Electa Oncology, Cause No. 01-340-C368 (368th District, Williamson County)
- Legal Advice Pertaining to Recall and Recount
- Potential Litigation
- Code Enforcement Actions
- Legal/Risk Management Issues
- Duty to Advise regarding agenda items
C Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
- Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
D Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
E Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
Called to order at 6:00 p.m.
F Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1. Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Kersch called the meeting to order, welcomed the audience and gave a brief outline of
meeting procedure.
2. Mayor's Comments
- Proclamation Honoring 90th Anniversary of Girl Scouts
Kersch read and presented a proclamation.
- Announcement of vacancies: (One for the Housing Authority, to be filled by a resident of Stonehaven)
Kersch asked that the video camera focus on the new Revised Redistricting Map and
explained that filing for the General Election in May ends on March 20. Evans pointed out
that Katy Crossing Subdivision is now in Single -Member District 6, and the
Councilmember position for that District is up for election this time.
- Ten O'Clock Rule
Mayor explained that the Council Meeting might be recessed at 10:00 p.m. and
reconvened tomorrow night at 6:00 p.m.
G Reports from Boards and Commissions
- Historic Architectural Review Commission
Burke gave Council an outline of the cases recently handled by the Commission. He
asked Council to consider allowing the Commission to use Subcommittees.
- Housing Authority
Executive Director Ernest Lincoln presented the Housing Authority statistics for the last
year.
- List of Boards to report at future meetings: March 26 - Williamson Burnet County Opportunities and
Williamson County and Cities Health District; April 9 - Library Board and Airport Board; April 23 - Parks and
Recreation and Planning and Zoning Commission; May 14 - Economic Development and Youth Advisory
Board; May 28 - Main Street Advisory Board and Zoning Board of Adjustment
H Announcements from City Manager
- City Hall Renovations
Briggs noted that Dwayne Brinkley will meet with Council on Wednesday, March 20, at
4:00 p.m.
- Sales Tax Update
Micki Rundell noted that the numbers for last month are down slightly.
- Del Webb Update
Briggs announced that staff would soon be meeting again with Del Webb staff.
- Upcoming Events
There were no upcoming events discussed.
- Late -Breaking Headlines
Regarding the City Manager search, Briggs noted that nine resumes have been received
so far by Maximus with letters being sent to 155 qualified candidates. He said Maximus
expects to be able to update Council by April 12.
Briggs told Council about a fatal accident at East IH35 Frontage Road and Morrow Street
and said that staff is investigating to see if there are any precautions that can be taken to
prevent another similar accident.
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Mayor Kersch left the dais. Mayor Pro Tem Lyda introduced the next two items.
Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
1. B. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, regarding "Malfeasance, part 1 of N - the mayor"
Peshak told Council he objects to the Council making "sweetheart" deals at the Airport.
J Action from Executive Session items from Wednesday, March 6; Monday, March 11 and/or Tuesday,
March 12, 2002
Motion by Smith, second by Evans to increase the salary of the City Secretary to $43,170
annually, retroactive to January, 2002. Approved 5-0.
Kersch returned to the dais.
K Second Public Hearing concerning the annexation into the City for 24.74 acres, more or less, in the
Antonio Flores Survey, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of North Austin Avenue and
County Road 151, to be known as Pecan Branch Apartments (Brookview Apartment Homes) -- Ed
Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth
Kersch opened the public hearing at 6:42 p.m. Polasek said all of the utilities for the property to be
annexed are provided by the City.
Wayne Everett, the developer, offered to answer questions.
There were no questions or comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:43 p.m
L Second Public Hearing concerning the annexation into the City 13.403 acres, more or less, in the Francis
A. Hudson Survey and J.S. Patterson Survey, located east of Park Central Boulevard, south of Commerce
Boulevard, and north of Westinghouse Road, to be known as Park Central One, Section III -- Ed Polasek
and Amelia Songeroth
Kersch opened at 6:43 p.m. Polasek explained the item and noted that all of the utilities for the property to
be annexed are provided by the City.
There were no comments or questions. The public hearing was closed at 6:44 p.m.
6:45 p.m. -- Council recessed
to allow the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation to conduct a public hearing.
Public Hearing of the Georgetown Transporation Enhancement Corporation
M Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) will hold a Public Hearing regarding the
expenditures of 4B sales taxes for the 2001/02 Proposed Transportation Improvement Plan -- Micki
Rundell
Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation Vice President Ken Evans opened the public
hearing at 6:45 p.m. Evans listed the proposed projects in fiscal year 2001/02. He opened the floor for
public comments.
Jim Brown, 117 Randolph Road, asked questions about the allocation of sales tax to the various projects.
Jim Briggs called attention to a map showing the various highway projects and explained the proposed
expenses.
Iva McLaughlin, 520 Wolf Road, said she was uninformed until now that two other roads would be going
through her property.
Briggs explained that those roads were shown as possible roads that would eventually provide connectivity,
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saying there is no schedule yet as to when those roads would be constructed, or what the total cost would
be.
Rundell explained that if any of the projects exceeds the amount stated at the public hearing, another public
hearing would need to be held. She said no transfer of amounts among the projects would be allowed
without holding a public hearing.
Henry Knipper, 710 E. 8th Street, asked why the developer would not have to pay for the improvements
attributed to their traffic generation.
Rundell said the only projects that the City would be responsible to pay would be for Rivery Boulevard, the
Rivery Bridge and the interconnect.
Della Green, 1901 Vine Street, said she remembered that the City approved a bond to pay for the Rivery
Bridge several years ago. Rundell said the previous bond had been for improvements to Country Club
Road and engineering for the bridge. Green said she is concerned about the traffic build-up on SH29 when
SH130 ingress and egress effects SH29. Briggs explained that the City purchase of right of way for SH130
will be at FM971, not at SH29. Green asked the Board if they were considering public transportation.
Evans said at this point in time, the 4B (Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation) is only
addressing the six areas of highway improvements. Briggs said all forms of transportation service will be
considered by the 4B at some point.
Masterson asked when the 4B would get the $1.1 million. Rundell said they will receive the money when
the "big boxes" (WalMart and Home Depot) pull their permits.
Knipper asked about the other roadways. Briggs explained that they are being constructed by the
developers.
Evans closed the hearing at 7:29 p.m.
7:29 p.m. Council recessed -- 7:40 p.m. resumed
Statutory Consent Agenda
N Consideration of approval of the minutes from the Council Workshop on Monday, February 25, 2002; the
Workshop and Regular Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 26, 2002; and the Special Meeting on
Wednesday, March 6, 2002 -- Sandra Lee
Mayor asked for clarification on Item V-2 of the Minutes for Tuesday, February 26, 2002.
O Consideration
and possible action
to authorize
application for a Grant of $35,000 from the Texas
Commission
on Fire Protection
-- Clay
Shell
and Anthony Lincoln
Mayor commended Lincoln regarding this grant.
P Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed of trust
and other loan documents to allow Reedholm Instruments to refinance their bank loan for the City -owned
facility for Lot 4 of Georgetown Technology Park -- Laurie Brewer and Micki Rundell (Pulled by
Kersch)(See Regular Agenda below)
Q Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of two hand-held citation issuing systems
for the two motorcycle traffic units totaling $24,769.00 from AutoCite, with funds coming from the Court
Technology Fund -- Cathy Leloux and Micki Rundell (Pulled by Lyda)(See Regular Agenda below)
R Awards of Bid
1. Consideration and possible action to award the bid from Cullum Pipe Systems, Inc. of Austin,
Texas for the rehabilitation of the Oakcrest/Main Street Wastewater Lines -- Joel Weaver and
Jim Briggs (Pulled by Evans)(See Regular Agenda below)
2. Consideration and possible action to award the bid from Utility Specialists for water service
replacement project -- Joel Weaver and Jim Briggs (Pulled by Evans)(See Regular Agenda
below)
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2. Consideration and possible action regarding an award of bid from Pate & Pate, LLC to construct
the Pecan Branch Phase 11 Wastewater Interceptor and Reclaimed Water Line -- Joel Weaver
and Jim Briggs (Pulled by Evans)(See Regular Agenda below)
4. Consideration and possible action regarding an award of bid from G.S.E. Construction services for
the Airport Terminal Parking Lot Improvement Project in the amount of $20,805.15 -- Travis
McLain and Jim Briggs
S Contracts and Agreements
1. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to sign a contract permitting the
Georgetown Public Library to receive direct financial aid, in the amount of $6,842, from the
Texas State Library and Archives Commission -- Eric Lashley and Jim Briggs
Kersch commended Lashley regarding this grant.
2. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional
Services Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Roming, Parker & Kasberg L.L.P., to
provide professional engineering services related to 2001-2002 CIP Water Improvement Projects
in the amount of $70,100.00 -- Joel Weaver and Jim Briggs (Pulled by Evans)(See Regular
Agenda below)
3. Consideration and possible action to approve the renewal of the contract between the City of
Georgetown and National Tree Expert Company, Inc., to provide electric system right-of-way
clearing services -- Michael W. Mayben and Jim Briggs
4. Consideration and possible action to authorize staff to negotiate a contract with ICProcess.com for
billing for services provided by the Georgetown Fire Department -- Anthony Lincoln
T Abandonments
1. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed
abandoning a portion of a twenty (20) foot Public Utility Easement of River Oaks — I.H. Business
Park, Lot 9 and Lot 10, located at 195 and 200 River Oaks Cove -- Jim Babcock and Amelia
Sondgeroth
2. Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed
abandoning a portion of a fifteen (15) foot Drainage Easement between Lot 9 and Lot 10 of River
Oaks — I.H. Business Park, located at 195 and 200 River Oaks Cove -- Jim Babcock and Amelia
Sondgeroth
U Petitions for Annexation
1. Consideration of a Resolution granting a petition for the annexation into the City for 2.35 acres,
more or less, in Section 5 of the Wood Ranch Subdivision, located at the northeast corner of the
intersection of D. B. Woods Road and State Highway 29 -- Ed Polasek and Amelia Songeroth
Kersch asked exactly what would be accomplished by approving these two items on annexation.
Polasek responded that these items would set up the hearing schedules for the two proposed
annexations to be considered by the Council at a future meeting. Kersch asked for and received
assurance that the City was not obligated to annex by approving these resolutions.
2. Consideration of a Resolution granting a petition for the annexation into the City for 3.16 acres,
more or less, in the 1460 Commercial Park Subdivision, located at the southeast corner of the
intersection of Quail Valley Drive and FM 1460 -- Ed Polasek and Amelia Songeroth
Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items P, Q, R-1, R-21 R-31
and S-2, and with the stated clarification to Item V-2 of the minutes of February 26, 2002, and Items T-1 and T-2
approved as substituted on the dais by the City Attorney. Approved 5-0.
V Consideration of appointment of Gerald Sensabaugh to the Library Board -- MaryEllen Kersch
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Motion by Evans, second by Smith to approve the appointment. Approved 5-0.
Y Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Winter and
Company for a Master Plan for the Downtown Business District -- Clark Lyda
Lyda explained that this is the last step to allow the downtown to compete and thrive in the Georgetown
economy. He said this Master Plan was recommended by the consultant and will be done over a couple of
budget years to make it more financially manageable.
Renee Hanson, 1252 Austin Avenue, Chair of the Downtown Business District Design Steering Committee,
said that both of the consultants recommended a Master Plan for downtown. She said this is especially
important now that there will be new retail on the west IH35 frontage road. When asked by Lyda, she
explained that the scope of the Master Plan will include street scapes, signage to pull them off the interstate
into downtown, vehicle circulation, parking strategies, character and historic resources. She noted that the
Design Steering Committee saved the City over $30,000 by assisting the consultant.
Virginia Stubbs, President of Downtown Georgetown Assoication and Secretary of the Main Street Advisory
Board said the Main Street Advisory Board and Downtown Georgetown Association are very supportive of
this effort.
Tom Nichols, 401 W. 6th Street, a local architect, outgoing member of the Downtown Business District
Design Steering Committee and and newly appointed member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, said he
endorses the contract with Winter and Associates.
Joe
Burke,
Chair of
Historic Architectural Review Commission, said he encourages Council's approval of
the
and
Master
a
history of
Plan
the
for
downtown
and
commended
Winter
and
Associates.
Motion by Noble, second by Lyda to approve authorizing the contract with Winter and Associates for the
Master Plan, to be funded over a two-year period from Council Contingency with a payment of $39,000 to
be made this year. Approved 5-0.
Z Discussion and possible action regarding the Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant -- MaryEllen
Kersch
Kersch said she has asked for a full presentation on function compliance and design issues, on how they
are being managed, and the appropriate steps for Council at this time.
Carls announced
that
staff
would present the history. Briggs gave a slide presentation in which he
displayed photos
and
gave
a
history of
the
Dove Springs
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant.
Joe Luke of Jose I. Guerra, Inc. explained his reports done in 1998 and 1999, saying that he still finds that
his reports are correct and he still believes that the tank needs steel banding reinforcement. Smith
reviewed Luke's findings.
Lyda confirmed with Briggs that TNRCC has done annual inspections of the Dove Springs Plant, saying
they have never made any comments on their reports and the tank has received no violations. Briggs said
the field inspectors asked about the cracks and were told that the City was investigating them. He
confirmed with the Mayor that TNRCC was recently called out because of a complaint and found no
violations. There was discussion that there was other litigation that had an impact on the findings of the
report during 1998 and 1999, that had begun in 1994, and that was why the reports were not public.
Charlie Steger, 1408 Olive, was given an extra three minutes by speaker, Holly Stevens. He said he found
out about the problems at the plant in late 1999 in a phone call from Jim Briggs. He said if the structure
were severely underengineered, it would not have taken six years for the cracks to show up. He said he did
measurements of the tank today regarding the supposed deflection of tank. He asked his son, Perry, to
describe the design procedure.
Perry Steger, 1230 S. Austin Avenue, explained to Council that he used a computer program to determine
the steel needed in the design of tank. He said he put more steel at the top of the tank where the deflection
was expected to occur. He said the Guerra Report said there would be a two-inch bulge half way up the
wall of the tank. He said they measured the walls today and found the deflection at the top as he had
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predicted. He said the stress cracks that have occurred are normal and to be expected. He said he
believes there is nothing to worry about.
Charlie Steger said the cracks are due to temperature variations. Perry Steger said he thinks the litigation
that was mentioned had nothing to do with the plant. Carls described the litigation that had been earlier
mentioned.
Smith reviewed Perry Steger's method for placing the steel in the structure.
Kersch
asked for the City's
plans in
the future
for the Dove Springs
Treatment Plant. Carls said there are
several
options
and
she
it,
is
awaiting
asked
Council's
that
instructions
as to
how
to move
forward.
CC -1 First Reading of an ordinance establishing "No Parking Zones" on W. 3rd, W. 4th, W. 5th, W. 6th, Martin
Luther King, Jr. and West Streets -- Patricia Carls
Carls read the ordinance on first reading. Lyda corrected Section 2 to read Monday through Friday, 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. only and delete Section 3.
Ronald
Swain, 103
the Code of
Diamond Trail,
told
Council the TRG Association appreciates the ordinance, asked the
Council
Systems Advisory Board --
to adopt
Briggs and
it,
and
asked
that
the
police
department
enforce
it.
Delora Johnson, 510 W. 4th Street, said she is very pleased with the ordinance.
Virginia Stubbs, Downtown Georgetown Association (DGA), said she would like to support the ordinance
but wants Council to know that the construction has only just begun and there will be more and more
parking issues just off the square saying known county employees are parking in front of local businesses
instead of in the designated parking lots. She also said there is a new "neighbor" who takes up a lot of the
parking.
Lyda credited David Hays for bringing this issue to the Council. He said he feels the Commissioners are
sincerely concerned about the parking problems and talks will continue. Stubbs said DGA would like to join
the talks.
Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve on first reading with stated corrections. Approved 5-0.
9:29 p.m. -- recessed
9:45 p.m. -- resumed
BB -2 Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 5, from RS,
Residential Single Family to RM -3, Office and Service Use, or more restrictive district, located at 1610
Williams Drive -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
Murphy read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve Ordinance
No, 2002-14, Approved 5-0.
BB -3 Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Century Plan of 24.74 acres, more or less, out of the
Antonio Flores Survey, to change from Intensity Level 2 and Intensity Level 3 to Intensity Level 4, or
more restrictive classification, located at the corner of N. Austin Avenue and CR 151 -- David Munk and
Amelia Sondgeroth
Murphy read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Smith to approve
Ordinance No. 2002-15. Approved 5-0.
BB -1 Second Reading of an ordinance amending Title
2 of
the Code of
Ordinances to establish the
Georgetown Utility
Systems Advisory Board --
Jim
Briggs and
Sam Pfiester
Briggs read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Lyda to approve Ordinance
No. 2002-13. Approved 4-1. (Noble opposed)
BB -4 First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 12.32.420 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit the
parking of aircraft on an Airport taxiway -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis
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Briggs read only the caption on second reading. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve Ordinance
No. 2002-16. Approved 5-0.
W Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
1. Consideration and possible action to approve an inter -local operating contract between the City
and the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC) -- Micki Rundell
Rundell explained the item. Motion by Noble, second by Evans to approve the contract.
Approved 5-0.
2. Discussion and possible action to adopt a Resolution approving the 2001/02 Project list as the
Adopted 2001/02 Budget for the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation -- Micki
Rundell
Rundell explained the item. Lyda asked about the connections with Hillview and River Hills Drive
because they have not been discussed with the neighborhoods. Rundell explained that those
roads are not included in the budgeted projects. Briggs confirmed that they were on the map to
represent connectivity. Motion by Lyda, second by Noble to approve with the deletion of Hillview
Drive and River Hills Drive from the map. Approved 5-0.
3. Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution ratifying the action of the Georgetown
Transportation Enhancement Corporation to enter into a contract with Chiang, Patel & Yerby, Inc.
not to exceed $28,000 for analyzing the IH35 and Inner Loop Connection -- Jim Briggs
Briggs explained that
Texas
Department of
Transportation recommended hiring the firm. Motion
by
Evans, second
by
Noble
to approve
the
contract.
Approved
5-0.
P Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed of trust
and other loan documents to allow Reedholm Instruments to refinance their bank loan for the City -owned
facility for Lot 4 of Georgetown Technology Park -- Laurie Brewer and Micki Rundell (pulled by Kersch)
Rundell explained the item. Carls said the Reedholms are refinancing a loan and switching lenders so the
documents need to be re -executed. Rundell explained that it is common for the Texas Capital Fund to
allow a business to leverage their building and the State would step in and buy the building if there were a
default on the loan. She emphasized that there is no City money in the building and the City has no risk in
this venture. It was determined that there should be a three -party agreement. Rundell said the balance
due to the electric fund is $60,000. She said Reedholm Instruments is current and has made regular
payments for the last eight years. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve subject to adding
language approved by the State. Approved 5-0.
Q Consideration and possible action to authorize the purchase of two hand-held citation issuing systems
for the two motorcycle traffic units totaling $24,769.00 from AutoCite, with funds coming from the Court
Technology Fund -- Cathy Leloux and Micki Rundell (pulled by Lyda)
Rundell explained the item. Lyda said this was never mentioned when the motorcycle units were budgeted.
He also said there had been specific discussion that the motorcycle units are not intended to be revenue
generators. There was discussion regarding the court technology fund. Motion by Noble, second by Smith
to approve the purchase. Approved 4-1. (Lyda opposed)
R-1 Consideration and possible action to award the bid from Cullum Pipe Systems, Inc. of Austin, Texas for the
rehabilitation of the Oakcrest/Main Street Wastewater Lines -- Joel Weaver and Jim Briggs (pulled
by Evans)
Evans said he is concerned that all this money is to be spent before the first meeting of the Georgetown
Utility System Advisory Board. Briggs explained that the Oakcrest rehabilitation was budgeted and needs
to be done as soon as possible, and the sealing of the trenches for the downtown waterlines is included in
this item. It was confirmed that this expense was anticipated in the previous budget and the funds were
brought forward because the project was not done last year. Briggs also noted that if the project had been
bid last year it would have been at a higher price. Motion by Evans, second by Smith to approve.
Approved 5-0.
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R-2 Consideration and possible action to award the bid from Utility Specialists for water service replacement
project -- Joel Weaver and Jim Briggs (pulled by Evans)
Briggs said there was only one bid and the price was checked and found to be reasonable. Motion by
Smith, second by Evans to approve. Approved 5-0.
R-3 Consideration and possible action regarding an award of bid from Pate & Pate, LLC to construct the Pecan
Branch Phase 11 Wastewater Interceptor and Reclaimed Water Line -- Joel Weaver and Jim Briggs
(pulled by Evans)
Briggs explained that this is the wastewater line from CR152 to the Pecan Branch Treatment Plant. He said
the cost for this project is less than the estimate. Motion by Evans, second by Noble to approve the award
of bid. Approved 5-0.
S-2 Consideration and possible action to approve a contract amendment to the existing Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Georgetown and Roming, Parker & Kasberg L.L.P., to provide professional
engineering services related to 2001-2002 CIP Water Improvement Projects in the amount of $70,100.00
-- Joel Weaver and Jim Briggs (pulled by Evans)
Briggs explained that this amendment is for engineering work for upgrades on several water projects to be
able to provide adequate fire flow. Motion by Evans, second by Smith to approve the contract amendment.
Approved 5-0.
AA Consideration and possible action to direct staff to prepare ordinances regarding the updated Council
policies reviewed at last night's workshop -- MaryEllen Kersch
There was discussion with City Attorney Trish Carls regarding the policies to be adopted by ordinance.
Carls suggested that an ordinance be created to compile the policies by ordinance.
CC -2 First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 12.24 of the Code of Ordinances relating to parades and
processions to add provisions allowing temporary special events signs -- Tom Leggitt and Anthony
Lincoln
Leggitt read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
He said it will need to be coordinated with the sign ordinance. Kersch asked for some clarification of
wording and to specify the members of the Special Events Committee. Motion by Lyda, second by Noble
to approve with the clarification of the wording. Approved 5-0.
10:32 p.m. -- adjourned
X Consideration and possible action regarding the Economic Development Commission recommendation to
solicit a contract with TIP Development Strategies, Inc. or a similar firm to review and analyze the
information related to the City's historical economic development program -- Paula Boggs and MaryEllen
Kersch
This item was not considered at this meeting.
Y Discussion and possible action to authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Winter and
Company for a Master Plan for the Downtown Business District -- Clark Lyda
This item was considered previously following Item V.
Z Discussion and possible action regarding the Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant -- MaryEllen
Kersch
This item was considered previously following Item
AA Consideration and possible action to direct staff to prepare ordinances regarding the updated Council
policies reviewed at last night's workshop -- MaryEllen Kersch
BB Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the
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Georgetown Utility Systems Advisory Board -- Jim Briggs and Sam Pfiester
2. Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning Crestview Addition, Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 5, from RS,
Residential Single Family to RM -3, Office and Service Use, or more restrictive district, located at
1610 Williams Drive -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
3. Second Reading of an ordinance amending the Century Plan of 24.74 acres, more or less, out of
the Antonio Flores Survey, to change from Intensity Level 2 and Intensity Level 3 to Intensity
Level 4, or more restrictive classification, located at the corner of N. Austin Avenue and CR 151 --
David Munk and Amelia Sondgeroth
4. First Reading of an Ordinance amending Section 12.32.420 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit
the parking of aircraft on an Airport taxiway -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis
CC First Readings
1. First Reading of an ordinance establishing "No Parking Zones" on W. 3rd, W. 4th7 W. 5th, W.
6th, Martin Luther King, Jr. and West Streets -- Patricia Carls
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2. First Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 12.24 of the Code of Ordinances relating to
parades and processions to add provisions allowing temporary special events signs -- Tom
Leggitt and Anthony Lincoln
The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 PM.
MaryEllen Kersch
City Council Meeting Minutes/March 12, 2002
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Secretary Sandra Lee