HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 01.07.2002 CC-WThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding.
(Council Present:
Ken Evans, Jack Noble, Sam
Doug Smith, Clark Lyda
Council Absent
Pfiester, Charles "Noss" Burson, Llorente
Navarrette
Staff Present: __
Tom Yantis, Interim City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utilities;
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Amelia Sondgeroth, Chief of
Development Support; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Shirley
Rinn, Deputy City Secretary; Mike Stasny, Utility System Information Manager
Called to order at 4xO2 •
A Joint Workshop with the Youth Advisory Board to discuss programs for the year and plans for outreach to
other organizations to expand participation in the YAB projects
This workshop was deferred to January 21, 2002.
C-2 Update from Staff and discussion regarding upcoming Boards and Commission rotations; schedules and
methods for advertising, interviewing, and installation, and arrangements for any banquet in the Spring
Shirley Rinn discussed the contents of notebooks provided to Councilmembers concerning boards and
commissions and suggested that the banquet could be held at Southwestern on Friday, March 15.
C-4 Discussion regarding issue of possible offer of donation of land for moving of Airport
Pfiester said Jim Schwertner would donate land for the runways, but the land around the runways would be
under Schwertner's conrol. Council asked that this item be put on a future agenda for Council to make a
decision.
4:26 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
5:12 p.m. -- returned to Open Session
B Del Webb Development Agreement Update -- Jim Briggs, Micki Rundell and Tom Yantis
Yantis read a statement regarding the Service Improvement Program (SIP) fees paid by Del Webb, saying
the fees are up to date, but home building has slowed to a rate lower than expected in the agreement
signed in 1995.
Carts outlined the 1995 agreement between the City and Del Webb Development and explained the
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components of the SIP fees based on the original Concept Plan in 1995. She noted that the agreement has
been amended six times, most significantly in 1999, when land for an additional 1,000 homes was added.
She explained that the demand for potable water continued to increase.
Yantis explained the tables included in the packet provided to Council.
Rundell explained the rate -making structure for water and wastewater, explaining the percentage of the fee
that would go to debt service for the infrastructure.
Briggs explained the projected/actual cost comparison and the traffic impact assessment improvement
schedule provided in the packet. There was discussion.
Yantis and Rundell explained the Annual Revenue/Expense Comparison, saying cash funding helped to
save interest.
6:07 p.m. -- recessed to Executive Session
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
E Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
- Pending Litigation
- Domel v. City, Cause No. 94-020-C368 (368th District Court, Williamson County)
- Georgetown Waterpark, Ltd. v. City, et al.; Cause No. 00-209-C277 (277th District Court of
Williamson County)
- 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, 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)
- Legal Advice Pertaining to Referendum and Recall Petitions
- Potential Litigation
- Code Enforcement Actions
Legal/Risk Management Issues
- Duty to Advise regarding agenda items
F Sec.551.086 deliberation regarding economic development
- Discussion of Economic Development Prospects
G Sec.551.074 personnel matters
- Performance Review of Council -appointed employees
7:48 p.m. -- returned to Open Session
C Council Housekeeping Workshop
1. Review/revise workshop schedule
There was discussion about potential workshops with TxDOT, GISD School Board, and regarding
alcoholic beverages.
2. Update from Staff and discussion regarding upcoming Boards and Commission rotations; schedules
and methods for advertising, interviewing, and installation, and arrangements for any banquet in the
Spring
This discussion was held at the beginning of the agenda.
3. Discussion of Library Board request for committee to review potential for future bond election
Mayor said Council doesn't have the authority to appoint such a committee, but suggested that the
Friends of the Library might appoint a committee to do the research
4. Discussion regarding issue of possible offer of donation of land for moving of Airport
This discussion was held at the beginning of the agenda following Item C-2.
Regular Session
D Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
1. Discussion of Upcoming Workshops
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- Schedule GISD Workshop
Sandra Lee stated that she had not yet heard back from Dr. Gunn regarding a date for the
workshop.
- Schedule of Boards and Commissions Joint Workshops with Council
Feb. 11, 2002 - Economic Development Commission; March 11, 2002 - Planning and Zoning; April 8, 2002 -
Parks and Recreation
2. Council Calendar
- Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on Tuesday, January 8, 2002
- Land Use Open House on Thursday, January 10, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at the High School Commons
Area
- Potential Public Hearing on Redistricting on Tuesday, January 15 in Council Chamber at 6:30
p.m.
- Workshop on Georgetown Utility System Advisory Commission on Wednesday, January 16 at
6:00 p.m.
- Council Workshop and Executive Session on Monday, January 21, 2002
- Regular Council Workshop and Meeting on Tuesday, January 22 2002
- 2nd Land Use Open House on Thursday, January 31, 2002, 7:00 p.m. at St. Helen's
3. City Manager's Report
- Questions regarding the City Budget Guide
Mayor asked questions about the Budget Guide regarding the "planned closure of the
Williams Drive Pool;" and the intended improvements to Hutto Road.
- Cox Cable: Status of franchise/contract negotiations and issues of poor replay of Council
Meeting tapes
Carls said she sent the proposed agreement to Cox but has not heard back from them. There
was discussion regarding the poor replay of the Council Meeting tapes.
- Status of Public Information Officer (PIO) position/process
Yantis said the position was re -posted, 29 applications received thus far, and the position
closes on January 11, 2002.
- Update on Fire Station No. 2
Yantis said the station has been closed since November. He said more mold was found
behind sheetrock, has been abated and awaiting the re -test.
Noble asked that the City Manager prepare a letter of sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Chapman on the
loss of their son during the fighting in Afghanistan.
8:10 p.m. -- recessed to return Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at 4:00 p.m.
Approved:
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Mayor MaryEllen Kersch
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