HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.26.2002 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:
Llorente Navarrette, Clark Lyda, Doug All Council present
Smith, Jack Noble, Sam Pfiester, Charles
"Ross" Burson, Ken Evans
Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City
Secretary; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Amelia Sondgeroth,
Chief of Development Support; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manger for Utilities; Charlie
Walker, Manager of Economic Growth and Planning; Ed Polasek, Chief Long -Range
Planner; David Munk, Development Engineer; David Hall; Building Official; Melissa
Murphy, Development Planner; Jim Babcock, Development Technician; Travis McLain,',
Airport Manager
A Joint Workshop with the Main Street Advisory Board to discuss establishment of a downtown development
corporation -- Patty Eason and MaryEllen Kersch
Main Street Advisory Board contracted with two interns from Southwestern University, Maggie Hawthorne
and Eric Segers, who used recommendations from Economics Research Associates and researched
various cities in Texas and throughout the country to determine the best method to establish a downtown
development corporation. Through a slide presentation, the interns gave Council statistics from the various
cities and recommended that Georgetown form a development corporation using different aspects of each
of the selected development corporations and establish a Public Improvement District in the downtown
area. Economic Development Director Charlie Walker explained that the Main Street Subcommittee would
recommend this method to the Main Street Advisory Board who will then take it to the Economic
Development Commission for their approval before submitting to Council for their consideration.
B Discussion regarding strategies to improve relations between City government and Sun City developments
-- Tom Yantis
Yantis noted that Eric Lashley, Library Services Director, had researched the methods used to support
library expansions in cities that have Sun City Developments. Kersch asked that research be done to
determine the methods used by other cities to communicate with their Sun City development. Noble
suggested that the answer to the question would probably come from within Sun City. There was
discussion. Kersch asked for Council's support to have Yantis proceed with the research. Lashley noted
that he is working with Del Webb to expand library services in Sun City. Noble said he thinks when the
library bond issue comes up again it will be passed by the voters in Sun City.
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4:51 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
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Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney:
Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
-Pending Litigation
Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of Council Meeting procedures.
-Domel v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County)
Mayor's Comments
-Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Cour` of Williamson
- Announcement of vacancies: (One for the Housing Authority, to be filled by a resident of Stonehaven)
County)
Kersch announced that after tonight's appointments there would still be one vacancy to
-Walker and Shell Road Golf Center, Inc. v. City, Cause No. 00-083-C277 (277th District Court, Williamson
be filled by a resident of Stonehaven or Section 8 Housing.
County)
- Ten O'Clock Rule
-City v. Doug and Doris Pierce; Cause No. 00-552-C26 (26th District Court, Williamson County)
Kersch noted that the Council Meeting might be recessed on or after 10:00 p.m. to be
-Rivery Partners, Ltd. v. City of Georgetown, Cause No. 01-695-C368 ( 368th Judicial District of Williamson
continued on Wednesday, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
County)
Council Comments
-Georgetown Healthcare v. Electa Oncology, Cause No. 01-340-C368 (368th District, Williamson County)
- Regarding Recount of Recall Election of Sam Pfiester held on February 19, 2002
- Legal Advice Pertaining to Recall and Recount
Kersch announced that the recount results were exactly the same as the results of the
- Potential Litigation
election and Councilmember Sam Pfiester was not recalled.
- Code Enforcement Actions
Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- Legal/Risk Management Issues
- CAPCO
- Duty to Advise regarding agenda items
D
Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
coordination between cities and counties. He said there was discussion regarding lack of
- Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
E
Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees, including
Kersch said the Council on Domesitic Violence heard Father Michael Mulvey of St.
- Annual Evaluation of City Secretary
Helen's Church speak on marriage and domestic violence.
- Evaluation of Interim City Manager
F
Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Building Standards
- Purchase, exchange or lease of real property
6:00 p.m. -- resumed Open Session
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G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1.
Opening Comments and Welcome to Audience
Kersch welcomed the audience and gave a brief overview of Council Meeting procedures.
2.
Mayor's Comments
- Announcement of vacancies: (One for the Housing Authority, to be filled by a resident of Stonehaven)
Kersch announced that after tonight's appointments there would still be one vacancy to
be filled by a resident of Stonehaven or Section 8 Housing.
- Ten O'Clock Rule
Kersch noted that the Council Meeting might be recessed on or after 10:00 p.m. to be
continued on Wednesday, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
3.
Council Comments
- Regarding Recount of Recall Election of Sam Pfiester held on February 19, 2002
Kersch announced that the recount results were exactly the same as the results of the
election and Councilmember Sam Pfiester was not recalled.
4.
Reports from Councilmembers regarding committee assignments
- CAPCO
Noble said he had attended a recent meeting regarding subdivision regulations and
coordination between cities and counties. He said there was discussion regarding lack of
funds for local projects, specifically transportation.
- Williamson County Council on Domestic Violence
Kersch said the Council on Domesitic Violence heard Father Michael Mulvey of St.
Helen's Church speak on marriage and domestic violence.
H Reports
from Boards and Commissions
- Building Standards
Outgoing Chair John Gavurnik gave Council a report on the recent meetings of the
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Commission . He commended Building Official Dave Hall and the City staff. He thanked
Council for allowing him to serve on the Commission. Kersch also commended Dave
Hall.
- Convention and Visitors Bureau
Outgoing Chair Rusty Winkstern updated Council on the recent projects of the CVB
Board. He told Council about the recent tourism advertisements, training for volunteers to
the Visitors Center, renovation activities at the Center, preparations for the Poppy Festival
in April and Market Days beginning again in March.
- Development Ordinance Committee
John Gavurnik introduced other people in the audience who are members of the
Committee. He noted that the group will be ready to present the document to Council at a
workshop on March 11.
- List of Boards to report at future meetings: Mar. 12 - Historic Architectural Review Commission; March
26 - Williamson Burnet County Opportunities; 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
It was determined that the Council will meet in Special Session on Wednesday, March 6 to convene
Executive Session to do a performance evaluation of the City Secretary and handle other Executive
Session items.
Announcements from City Manager
- Upcoming Events
- Late -Breaking Headlines
- House Bill 1445
Yantis noted that the City of Georgetown hosted a meeting for the County and all of the
other cities in the County regarding how to coordinate the subdivsion regulations.
- Status of Del Webb Economic Analysis with TIP Strategies
TIP has been engaged and is expected to be finished by the Friday, March 22.
J Citizens Wishing to Address the Council and Responses from Councilmembers and/or Staff,
if appropriate
1. Josh McClure, 106 River View Cove, representing the River Ridge III Homeowners Association,
regarding dangerous speed limit being a hazard to children in River Ridge III Neighborhood.
McClure distributed a map to the Council. He spoke representing the River Ridge Ill
Neighborhood Association. He asked that the speed limit in River Ridge I II be lowered
from 30 mph to 20 mph and asked for five "children at play" signs. He asked that Council
allot the funds to place the "children at play" signs and change the speed limit signs, and
also asked that the new motorcycle units be used in the River Ridge neighborhood.
2. B. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, regarding specific violations of FAA contracts made by the
Council, and if there really is an interest in sharing the expense of the airport among all users of
the airport, equitably, several algorithms for their consideration, in order to change to an equitable
sharing, away from favoring the special interests.
He said he told Council that they broke the law by increasing rental and fuel rates at the
airport without permission of the FAA. He also said Council proposed to charge those
rates to only 20% of the users of the airport.
Yantis said he had met with Peshak and asked him to provide in writing the laws that he
said the Council is breaking.
3. Will Moore, 507 Walnut Street, regarding enforcement of Section 10. 16.080 of City's Code of
ordinances (parking of commercial vehicles)
Removed his request to speak.
4. Patti Moore, 507 Walnut Street, regarding enforcement (or lack thereof) of Section 10.16.080 of
the Code of Ordinances (Commercial Vehicle Parking)
Removed her request to speak.
Henry Knipper told Council that he takes exception to the ordinance regarding parking of commercial
vehicles at commercial property
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K Action from Executive Session items from Monday, February 25 and/or Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Motion by
Lyda, second by
Burson to
pay benefits
to George Russell in
lump sum
on April 1, 2002.
Approved
7-0. (Note: This
item was
reconsidered
and reworded at the
end of the
meeting.)
Public Hearings
L First Public Hearing concerning the annexation into the City of 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 -- Ed Polasek and Amelia Sondgeroth
Polasek opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.and provided the service plan that was to have been
included in the packet for this item. He displayed a map showing the area to be annexed. There were no
speakers. The public hearing was closed at 6:39 p.m.
M First Public Hearing concerning the annexation into the City of 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 Sondgeroth
Polasek opened the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. and provided the service plan that was to have been
included in the packet for this item. He displayed a map showing the area to be annexed. There were no
speakers. The public hearing was closed at 6:40 p.m.
N Consideration
of approval of the minutes from
the Regular Council
Workshop
on
Monday, February 11,
2002; and the
Workshop and Regular Council
Meeting on Tuesday,
February
12,
2002 -- Sandra Lee
Kersch and Lyda had corrections.
O Consideration and possible action to approve an engineering/materials testing contract for Professional
Services with HBC Engineering, Inc. to provide professional engineering/materials testing services
related to the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $12,000.00 -- Don Ward and Jim
Briggs
P Consideration of a resolution acknowledging receipt of a petition to include lands in the Georgetown Village
Public Improvement District #1, and setting a date, time and place for a public hearing on the levy of
assessments for the additional 16.254 acres to be included in the Georgetown Village Public
Improvement District #1 -- Trish Carls
O Final Plats
1. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 13.403 acres in the Francis
Hudson and the J.S. Patterson Surveys, to be known as Park Central One, Section III, located on
Westinghouse Road and Park Central Boulevard.-- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth
Lyda questioned and Munk responded regarding the process for determining the developer
contribution for fire flow.
2. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat, 38.756 acres in the A.H. Porter
Survey, to be known as the Planned Unit Development of Cimarron Hills, Phase 2, Section 1,
located 7.8 miles west of Georgetown on SH29 -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth
3. Consideration and possible action on a Short Form Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Shell
Addition, Block 8 and part of Block 7, being 1.61 acres out of the Nicholas Porter Survey, to be
known as Hauser Ridge, located between 2nd, Holly and Pine Streets -- Melissa Murphy and
Amelia Sondgeroth
4. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 29.93 acres out of the
William Addison Survey, to be known as SummerCrest, Sections 3 & 4, located off SH 29, 2.27
miles east of I1-135, with variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia
Sondgeroth
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R Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Attorney to issue a Quit Claim Deed to be filed
abandoning the Right -of -Way (ROW) of a portion of 4th Street located west of the intersection of 4th
Street and Rock Street -- Jim Babcock and Amelia Sondgeroth
Navarrette questioned and Babcock responded that staff is recommending that the County be given the
right of way and not be charged fair market value of $10,600 for the property.
S Consideration and possible action to approve the vacation of a thirty (30) foot Access Easement along the
common boundary line of Lot 3 and Lot 5 extending from Leander Street to the boundary of Lot 2 of the
South Town Industrial Park, located on Leander Street and 21st Street -- Jim Babcock and Amelia
Sondgeroth
Motion by Noble, second by Smith to approve the Consent Agenda with the stated corrections to the Minutes.
Approved 7-0,
Legislative Regular Agenda
T Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 021202 -BB to clarify
the hours for Early voting and to appoint election officials for the May 4, 2002 General Election -- Sandra
Lee
Lee explained the item. Noble asked that in the future additional polling places be added. Lyda asked
about allowing the voters in District 2 to vote at either polling place on election day since some of them
were accustomed to voting in Precinct B at the GISD Administration Building on Election Day.
Motion by Lyda,
second by
Evans to approve Item T and request that
the City Secretary investigate
enabling election
day voting
for District 2 at both locations. Approved
5-2. (Noble and Smith opposed)
Navarrette asked, since this investigation might create a delay, if additional polling locations could be
added. Carls explained that it would be difficult to choose additional locations, staff them, and obtain
approval from Council without delaying the preclearance submission to the Department of Justice.
U Consideration of approval of a contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects for design work on City Hall in an
amount not to exceed $118,500 -- Terry Jones and Micki Rundell
Jones recounted for Council that the contract would include those items requested by the Council, including
expansion of the Council Chamber, improved audio and video for the Council Chamber, ADA compliance
throughout the building, expanded public restrooms, a Council conference room, municipal court offices,
and changing the facade to blend with the downtown square architecture.
Motion by Lyda, second by Smith to approve the contract with Brinkley Sargent Architects. Approved 5-2.
(Navarrette and Noble opposed)
V Council -Appointed Boards and Commissions
1. Consideration and possible action on clarifying the qualifications for membership to the
Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board, clarifying the Council charge, and establishing the
process for review and communication to the Council -- MaryEllen Kersch
Lyda said in his motion on January 22, 2002, he should have said that the membership would be
composed of citizens of Georgetown and the extra -territorial jurisdiction. He also clarified the
charge to say that the board would be providing advice on city -funded capital improvement
projects, not developer -funded projects, is designed to be a broad -scope look at utility priorities,
policies, expenditures, rates and services --saying any expenditures for city -funded items would go
to the Board before going to Council.
2. Consideration and possible action to fill vacancies, appoint Chairs, and establish terms, if
necessary, for Council boards, commissions, and committees -- MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Lyda, second by Smith to approve the Mayor's recommendations *and establish that
there will be two-year, non -staggering terms for the members of Georgetown Transportation
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Enhancement Corporation, Georgetown Utility Advisory System, and Historic Architectural Review
Commission. Approved 6-1. (Navarrette opposed) (A copy of the appointments is attached to
these minutes.)*as clarified by Kersch at the March 12, 2002, Council Meeting.
7:12 p.m. -- recessed
7:26 p.m. -- resumed Open Session
3. Direct appointment by the Mayor to fill vacancies on the Georgetown Housing Authority --
MaryEllen Kersch
Kersch appointed Bob Horick as Chair, appointed Sissy Lego as the citizen representative, and
renewed the appointment of Jose Gonzalez as one of the Stonehaven residents represented on
the Authority. She noted that there is still one vacancy for another Stonehaven resident.
BB First Readings
1. First 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 of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter.
Fritz Steltzer, 1614 Williams Drive, speaking on behalf of the rezoning, said he built his house 43
years ago when Williams Drive was a residential street. He said he supports a zoning change and
encourages Council to do the same.
Akram Amani, 1610 Williams Drive, applicant, said she wants to hire other people to work for her
and therefore must apply for different zoning. She said she talked to her neighbors and they all
support her efforts.
Sharon Rawls, 705A Kimberly, spoke to Council in favor of the rezoning.
Les Romo, attorney representing Amani, said at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting,
she had received permission from all but two of her neighbors, but now she has their permission
and he distributed those letters to Council. He asked Council to approve the rezoning.
There was discussion regarding the process for applying for rezoning. Murphy answered Council
questions on the different zoning designations.
Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to change the zoning to RM -3. Approved 7-0.
Z Consideration and possible action on a Concept Plan for 57.356 acres, more or less, out of the William
Addison Survey and the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, to be known as Meadows of Georgetown, located
at CR 102 -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
Murphy told Council that the developer meets the requirements of the Concept Plan and noted there would
be a construction route noted on the construction plans. There were questions regarding the amount of
parkland being dedicated. Murphy noted that this was approved by the Parks Board. Lyda noted that the
property is within the TXU/Oncor electric service area and will be served by Jonah Water, questioning why
the City had annexed it. It was determined that, in the future, utility service would be considered "early on"
in the annexation process.
Jack Oster, 321 Santa Anita Way, Treasurer of the Homeowners Association, told Council he is moving out
of Churchill Farms to the Woodlands in a few days, but wanted to bring Council's attention to some portions
in the Subdivision Regulations that he said are being ignored if Churchill Farms Road is allowed to connect
to the Churchill Farms Subdivision.
Brian Deringer, 717 Santa Anita Way, said he has met with Cunningham -Allen and doesn't understand how
they can put the street through that will bring heavy traffic into the neighborhood. He asked Council to
disapprove the Concept Plan.
Chuck Carroll of Cunningham -Allen, Inc. said he has
met with
the residents
of the neighborhood several
times and explained to Council that the alignment
of
the
road
is designed
to
slow
the
traffic
and
allow
for
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several larger lots to be created. He said his company is attempting to work to solve drainage problems.
He said the parkland that has been dedicated is located adjacent to land owned by the City that is proposed
to be used as a buffer to the treatment plant. He said Parks and Recreation Director Randy Morrow
suggested that the improvements be built early on. He said he has worked to make this Concept Plan
comply with the Subdivision Regulations.
Jim Boles of Timberlane Investments, the developer, told Council they want to be a good neighbor, and is
encouraging the establishment of a homeonwer's association. He said he has tried to meet all of the City's
requirements.
David Madole, 706 Churchill Farms Drive, told Council he opposed the intensity level change when it came
to Council several months ago, but met with members of Cunningham -Allen and thought they had an
understanding. He said the extension of Churchill Farms Drive will lead eventually to the Inner Loop, and
CR102 will someday be the SH130 corridor. He said he is not opposed to the development, but is definitely
opposed to the increased traffic if the connection is allowed to be put through. (Two other speakers
donated their time to Madole so he could continue to speak beyond the three-minute limit.) He also
referred to the Subdivision Regulations and said they are not being followed by this Concept Plan. He
suggested that CR 102 be used as an alternate route. He noted that he had provided to the Council a copy
of a petition signed by 426 residents of Churchill Farms requesting that Council not approve the Concept
Plan if the connection to Churchill Farms is included in that Concept Plan.
O'Barr Rost, realtor, representing the sellers of the property, read a statement from them saying that they
feel Timberlane Investments has worked well with the residents of Churchill Farms. They said the street
extension has been planned since the development of Churchill Farms, and the residents should have been
aware that the street would go through. They said to deny the developers their Concept Plan sends the
message that developers can follow all the rules and yet still be denied to develop.
Duane Harnish, 700 Del Mar Drive, said the Santa Anita drainage problem should be addressed by the City
without the assistance of the developer, and said he would not go to a park so close to a treatment plant.
He questioned whether the flow of construction traffic would be policed.
David Munk displayed a map and explained that there should not be excessive traffic on Churchill Farms
Drive. He demonstrated that there will be several other parallel streets that will take some of the traffic.
There was further discussion. Sondgeroth confirmed that the Concept Plan meets the current subdivision
regulations.
Evans asked Briggs to speak to a method to "calm the traffic" once Churchill Farms Drive is extended.
Briggs suggested that four-way stops be put in before the traffic begins to build up. Lyda asked and Munk
responded that the connection to CR 102 is necessary so that traffic could flow both ways. He asked and
Murphy responded about the variances that would be necessary at the Public Review Final Plat for the
centerline radii of the road to be at 250 foot to accomodate the T intersection. She said another variance is
needed because of a cul de sac that exceeds the length requirements and and some houses that do not
meet the driveway separation requirements. Carls confirmed that the subdivision regulations have been
met. There was further discussion.
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to approve the Concept Plan with direction to City staff to develop
four-way stops and reduce speed limit along Churchill Farms Drive to discourage through traffic and to
require strict enfocement of the construction traffic. Lyda and Burson agreed to include that the City would
evaluate the traffic patterns within the entire area including collector roads to the south and come up with a
phasing plan to do that, and asked that staff work directly with the Churchill Farm residents. Approved 7-4.
9:26 p.m. -- recessed
9:46 p.m. -- resumed
X Georgetown Municipal Airport
1. Discussion and possible action to postpone the March 1, 2002 effective date of the airport rate
increases approved at the January 8, 2002 City Council meeting to allow additional time for staff
to review the rates -- Trish Carls
Carls asked for flexibility in providing the information to Council by April.
John Fenoglio, said he was raised here and is raising his family here, and rents a T -hangar at the
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Airport. He said he no longer sees a need for a tower at the airport due to the reduction of student
pilot traffic. He said the people on the waiting list for T -hangars are waiting for the older, cheaper
hangars. He said the newest hangars will eventually go vacant as the airports in the surrounding
cities build their hangars which will be cheaper. He asked that the Council find a less
descriminatory way to assess increases.
Mike Zucker, 4213 Verde Vista, told Council he owns and operates Ican Aviation. He said he
thinks there needs to be equitable methods of charging people to pay for the tower. He suggested
that additional data needs to be collected. He suggested a free and open discussion in a public
hearing to determine how to pay for the tower.
Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, displayed a letter that he said the Council had received that
told Council their decision was not legal. He said the fee increases must be charged equitably.
He suggested that the Airport Board be asked to make the decisions instead of the Council.
Motion by Noble, second by Lyda to approve deferring this item until a future meeting. Approved
7-0,
Y Public Review Final Plats
1. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 8.951 acres out of the
Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 2, located on Williams Drive across from
Shell Road -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth
Motion by Burson, second by Evans to approve. Approved 7-0.
BB -2 First 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 any more
restrictive classification, located at the corner of N. Austin Avenue and CR 151-- David Munk and Amelia
Sondgeroth
Munk read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the
City Charter. Motion by Evans, second by Noble to approve on first reading. Approved 7-0.
AA -3 Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning 69.28 acres out of the William Addison Survey, from A,
Agricultural to RP, Residential Planned, to be known as University Park, Unit Two, located on
Southwestern Boulevard -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
Sondgeroth read the caption of the ordinance on second reading.
Jim Cummings
told Council
that the four houses in the parkland have been removed and playground
equipment has
been added
to the parkland in the
Raintree Subdivision.
Motion by Evans, second by Smith to approve Ordinance No. 2002-10. Approved 7-0.
W Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) Funds
1. Consideration and possible action regarding the recommendation of the Convention and Visitors'
Bureau Board for approval of the application by the Georgetown Heritage Society for $7,400.00
in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch
Winkstern explained the item. There was discussion regarding the City having agreed to pay for
half the cost of the painting of Grace Church. Jim Dillard, from the audience, said the City did pay
$7,000 and the Heritage Society paid $7400, and now Heritage Society is asking to be reimbursed
for their share out of the Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue. Navarrette questioned and Gael Dillard
responded that originally in 1992, the City had agreed to maintain the exterior of the building and
the grounds, but the actual cost was split with the Heritage Society, and now the Heritage Society
is asking to be reimbursed from the occupancy tax funds. There was further discussion. Lyda
said that a lease with the Heritage Society was signed that allows the Society to retain all of the
revenue derived from the use of the Heritage Center and therefore, the responsibility for the
maintenance of the building. It was pointed out that the $50,000 budget for HOT funds is not there
yet, but would be allocated with a budget amendment in May. It was also pointed out that
occupancy tax revenues are down by 15%. There was further discussion. Lyda said the lease
needs to be reviewed. Jim Dillard said spending the $7400 decreased the operating funds and will
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need to be replaced so that the work of the Heritage Society can continue.
Motion by Smith, second by Navarrette to deny the funding request. Approved 6-1. (Noble
opposed)
2. Consideration and possible action regarding the recommendation by the Convention and Visitors'
Bureau Board for the approval of the application by the Georgetown Heritage Society for
$750.00 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch
Winkstern explained that these funds would be used to promote the Garden Tour. Motion by
Pfiester, second by Navarrette to approve the funding. Approved 7-0.
3. Consideration and possible action regarding the recommendation of the Convention and Visitors'
Bureau Board for approval of the application by the Williamson County Historical Museum
for$22,000.00 in Hotel Occupancy Tax funds -- Rusty Winkstern and MaryEllen Kersch
Motion by Evans, second by Lyda to deny the funding. Approved 7-0.
X Georgetown Municipal Airport
1. Discussion and possible action to postpone the March 1, 2002 effective date of the airport rate
increases approved at the January 8, 2002 City Council meeting to allow additional time for staff
to review the rates -- Trish Carls
This item was handled earlier following Item Z.
2. Consideration and possible action to authorize the Mayor to execute an airport lease assignment
from Banner Aerospace to Airesun Limited Partnership -- Travis McLain and Tom Yantis
McLain explained the item.
Keith Peshak began speaking about the fees proposed to pay for the tower. Mayor Kersch asked
him to speak on the subject of the item. When he refused to stop speaking, the Council recessed.
He continued speaking.
10:53 p.m. -- recessed
11:02 p.m. -- resumed
Motion by Pfiester, second by Noble to approve, but use the new lease form. Approved 6-0.
(Lyda abstained)
Y Public Review Final Plats
1. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat for 8.951 acres out of the
Joseph Fish Survey, to be known as Woodlake, Phase 2, located on Williams Drive across from
Shell Road -- Carla Benton and Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled earlier following Item X-1.
2. Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 119.335 acres out of the John
Sutherland Survey and the Joyner Survey, to be known as Estates of Westlake, located off of
Highland Spring Lane south of The Woods of Fountainwood, Phase 1 B -- David Munk and Amelia
Sondgeroth
This item was pulled by the developer.
Z Consideration and possible action on a Concept Plan for 57.356 acres, more or less, out of the William
Addison Survey and the Woodruff Stubblefield Survey, to be known as Meadows of Georgetown, located
at CR 102 -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled earlier following Item BB -1.
AA Second Readings
1. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.100.010 of the Code of Ordinances entitled
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"Created Memberships" regarding the membership criteria for the Economic Development
Commission -- Shirley J. Rinn and Trish Carls
Yantis read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester
to approve Ordinance No. 2002-08. Approved 7-0.
2. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.36.070 of the Code of Ordinances entitled
"Appointment of Boards, Committees, and Commissions" to allow for flexibility in making
appointments to such boards, committees, and commissions -- Shirley J. Rinn and Trish Carls
Yantis read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester
to approve Ordinance No. 2002-09. Approved 7-0.
3. Second Reading of an ordinance rezoning 69.28 acres out of the William Addison Survey, from A,
Agricultural to RP, Residential Planned, to be known as University Park, Unit Two, located on
Southwestern Boulevard -- Melissa Murphy and Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled earlier following Item BB -2.
4. Second Reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 15.04, Section 15.04.010, Appendix "C"
regarding building codes of he Georgetown Code of Ordinances, to adopt the 2000 International
Residential Code and replace Chapter 15.03, regarding Engergy Conservation with the 2000
International Energy Conservation Code -- Dave Hall and Amelia Sondgeroth
Hall read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to
approve Ordinance No. 2002-11. Approved 7-0.
5. Second Reading of an ordinance adopting a new redistricting plan, thereby revising City Council
member District boundaries in response to the 2000 Census -- Sandra Lee
Lee read the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Pfiester to
approve Ordinance No. 2002-12. Approved 7-0.
BB First Readings
1. First 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
This item was handled earlier following Item V-3.
2. First 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 any more restrictive classification, located at the corner of N. Austin Avenue and CR 151 --
David Munk and Amelia Sondgeroth
This item was handled earlier following Item Y-1.
3. 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
McLain read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Motion by Lyda, second by Evans to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved
7-0.
K Action from Executive Session items from Monday, February 25 and/or Tuesday, February 26, 2002
Motion by
Lyda, second by Pfiester to correct the action taken earlier
in the meeting out of Executive
Session to
instead of
be that benefits will
`on April 1, 2002."
be paid to George Russell in one lump
Approved 7-0.
sum payment "on March 1, 2002,"
BB -4 First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 2 of the Code of Ordinances to establish the Georgetown
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Utility Systems Advisory Board -- Jim Briggs and Sam Pfiester
Carls read the entire ordinance. Motion b Evans, second by Pfiester to approve the ordinance on first
reading. Approved 5-2. (Navarrette and Noble opposed)
11:20 p.m. -- adjourned
The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 PM.
roved/ : Attest
1
?�4..v
ayor MaryElleh Kersch City Secretary Sandra Lee
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APPOINT-�NRPERSONS AND • • TERMS,_ -
Airport Advisory Board
Jerry Fye - Chair
Mark Dietz (2 yr)
John Bader (2 yr)
Howard Fomby (2 yr)
Don Pfiester (2 yr)
Jeff Gilbert (1 yr)
Convention & Visitors Board
Gael Dillard - Chair
Jennifer Stevens
Michael Martin
Jessica Marien
Tommy Turner
Kent Huntsman
Georgetown Transportation
Enhancement Corporation
Sam Pfiester (1 yr) - Chair
Ken Evans (2 yr)
Jack Noble (2 yr)
Doug Smith (2 yr)
Mary Louise Poqueiie (2 yr)
Paulette Taylor (1 yr)
Bill Masterson (1 yr)
Economic Development Commission
Paula Boggs (2yr) — Chair
Russell Peterman (2 yr)
Davidica Blum (2 yr)
Edward O'Rourke (2 yr)
Ronald Swain (2 yr)
Joe Pondrom (2 yr)
Ann Clark Snell (1 yr)
Henry Carr (1 yr)
Daniel Vasquez (I yr)
Kathy Heidemann (I yr)
Gordon Baker (1 yr)
Williamson County and Cities Health District
Lettie Lee
Main Street Advisory Board
Patti Eason (2 yr) -Chair
Judith Manriquez (1 yr)
Glenda Overfeldt (2 yr)
Virginia Stubbs (1 yr)
Bryant Boyd ( 2 yr)
Daniel Vasquez (1 yr)
Joshua McClure (2 yr)
Building Standards Commission
Jim Schiller (Electrical) - Chair
Lloyd Potts (Building Contractor)
Cornelius Daly (At Large)
Billy Strickland (Alternate - Mechanical/Electrical)
Sidney Smithson (Alternate - Building Construction)
Edward Martin (Alternate - Building Contractor)
(Filling Lloyd Potts remaining term)
Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board
Ken Evans (2 yr) - Chair
Sam Pfiester (1 yr)
Kendall Young (2 yr)
Jack Hunnicutt (2 yr)
John Gavumik (2 yr)
Stanley Bland (1 yr)
Larry Brown (1 yr)
Library Advisory Board
Judy Parks — Chair
Zora Evans
Ema Fielder
Jacki Cuozzo
Judy Griffith
Gerald Carson (to complete vacancy
created due to excessive absences)
Parks & Recreation Board
John Philpott — Chair
Jean Houck (GISD representative)
Doug Blackard
Mary Lee Dobi
Phil Davis
Ron Doembach (GISD, to complete vacancy
created due to excessive absences)
Dawn Hitt -Wilkin (to complete vacancy
created due to excessive absences)
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Tom Nichols (2 yr) — Chair
Michelle Gambino (2 yr)
Ken Fuller (1 yr)
Audrey McDonald (1 yr)(P&Z regular)
John Kirby (2 yr) (P&Z alternate)
Joshua Konkle (1 yr) (Alternate)
Planning & Zoning Commission
Marjorie Herbert — Chair
Audrey McDonald
John Kirby
Gabe Sansing
Jeff Vercolen (2 yr) — Alternate
Linda Turner (2 yr) - Alternate
Johnny Anderson (1 yr) Alternate
Historic & Architectural Review Commission
This commission was recently formed and trained. Due to its quasi-judicial nature, 1 recommend that all terms be set
at this time for 2 years, with "staggering being done at the end of that term, to allow for this function to be optimized.
Joe Burke — Chair
Jim Keys
Beebe Gray
Kelly Burris
Clare Easley
Thomas Noble Howe
Karalei Nunn
Mike Sparks
John Truehardt
Len Lester —1st alternate
Virgil Buell — 2nd alternate