HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.24.1990 CC-RCITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF GEORGETOWN
P. O. BOX 409
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS 78627
TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1990
The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in a Regular
Meeting on the above date beginning at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor Tim
Kennedy presiding. The following members of the Council and
officials were present: Councilmembers Winfred Bonner, Ercel
Brashear, Doak Fling, Mike McMaster, Barbara Pearce, Joe Saegert,
and Shorty Valdez; City Attorney, Marianne Landers Banks, City
Secretary, Elizabeth Gray; Director of Public Utilities, Jim
Briggs; Director of Finance and Administration, Glenn Reynolds.
REGULAR MEETING
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - 6.00 P.M.
900216 Final
Report
and
Presentation
of the Georgetown Park
Study
was made
by
the Texas A &
M Landscape Design Class.
John Motloch, Associate Professor, Texas A & M
University, introduced the senior Landscape Architecture
Design Class, and expressed thanks to Hartley Sappington,
Jack Gregoire, Hildy Kingma, Nelson Shipman, and Jim
Briggs.
The class presented three (3) alternative designs
focusing on residential, tourist, and commercial uses.
A complete written report will be submitted within three
weeks. Key issues addressed included. erosion and
sedimentation, water quality, and quality of life. The
students concluded by recommending five points which the
City of Georgetown should keep in mind when making a
final decision. 1) River corridors are essential; 2) The
City already has a wealth of data that can serve as a
guide (e.g. century plan); 3) Park development should be
part of an overall plan; 4) There is probably more than
one acceptable solution; 5) It is now up to the citizens
how committed are you and what options are you
interested in?
Mayor Kennedy thanked everyone for their work.
Councilmember Brashear asked about applicability of the
"management plane° developed by Texas A & M as part of the
Park Study.
Presentation and questions concluded at 6.51 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA - 7 ®14 P.M.
A special welcome to our guests from Boy Scout Troop No.
405.
900217 Approval of Meeting Minutes - Regular Meeting 03/27/90/
Leslie Barone Gregoire and 04/10/90 /Elizabeth Gray
Minutes approved for inclusion in official City records
with a revision on vote count in agenda item no. 900194
from the March 27, 1990 meeting.
900218 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the
YMCA to Provide Lifeguard Services /Hartley Sappington and
Jack Gregoire
This item was pulled by Mayor Tim Kennedy from
consideration on the Consent Agenda and was discussed
under the Regular Agenda.
900219 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the
YMCA for a Summer Youth Program /Hartley Sappington and
Jack Gregoire
Approved Resolution No. 900219
RESOLUTION NO. 900219
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT -BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AND THE ROUND ROCK FAMILY YMCA FOR THE
YMCA TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED RECREATION STAFF AND
SUPERVISORS FOR THE CITY'S SUMMER YOUTH RECREATION
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME AND THE
CITY SECRETARY TO ATTEST.
900220 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with the
State for the Texas Community Development Program Grant
Project for Replacement of Sewer Lines in /°Old Town " /
Hartley Sappington and Jack Gregoire
Approved Resolution No.
900220.
RESOLUTION
NO.
900220
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THE CONTRACT WITH THE TEXAS
FOR THE TEXAS COMMUNITY
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SECRETARY TO ATTEST
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900221 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing a Contract for Engineering Services with
Camp, Dresser & McKee for the Oak Crest Wastewater
Project /Jim Briggs
Approved Resolution No. 900221.
RESOLUTION NO. 900221
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900222 Award of Annual Bid for Water and Wastewater Pipe and
Fittings to Low Bidders /Glenn Reynolds and Terry Jones
Approval to Award the Annual Bid for water and wastewater
pipe and fittings to the low bidder for each line item
as indicated by the asterisk on attached Exhibit "A ".
900223 Award of the Purchase of Riding Mower from State
Contract, Vendor being Watson Distributing /Glenn Reynolds
and Terry Jones
Approval to Re3ect all bids submitted and pass the
attached Resolution authorizing staff to purchase this
mower through the State of Texas contract for the amount
of $6,562.00.
RESOLUTION NO. 900223
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
The City Council of the City of Georgetown does request
the State Purchasing and General Services Commission to
include its stated need for class 515 riding lawn mowers
the commission's contract for those items, whereby the
City may be allowed to purchase those items from the
contract, and that Bob Hart, City Manager, is authorized
and directed to sign and deliver all necessary requests
and other documents in connection therewith for and on
behalf of the City of Georgetown.
900224 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Retention of Blazier, Rutland & Lerner
to Provide Interim Legal Services for the City /Bob Hart
Approved Resolution No. 900224.
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900225 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Amending Resolution No. 900141, Section II., Relating to
the Utilization of Willis, Graves & Associates, Inc. and
Gebhard Engineers, Inc. for Consultant Services /Bob Hart
Approved Resolution No. 900225.
RESOLUTION NO. 900225
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 900141, SECTION II.,
AS IT RELATES TO CONSULTANT
GRAVES & ASSOCIATES, INC.
WHICH WILL BE UTILIZED BY
FOWLER, BLEVINS & MAT
PARTICIPATION IN THE REr-
GEROGETOWN IN THE RATE PRO
AUTHORITY.
SERVICES (PROVIDED BY WILLIS,
AND GEBHARD ENGINEERS, INC.)
THE FIRM OF LLOYD, GOSSELINK
iEWS, P.G., IN CONTINUED
2ESENTATION OF THE CITY OF
�.EEDINGS AGAINST BRAZOS RIVER
900226 Approval Requested for Amended Plat of River Bend Unit
III, Blk. D, Lots 15, 16 and 17 /Ed Barry and John Warden
Approval for partial vacation and amendment of lots 15,
16, and 17, Block D, River Bend, Unit III, a plat
recorded in the Official Plat Records of Williamson
County, Texas.
Motion made by Councilmember Fling and Second made by
Councilmember Saegert to Approve the Items on the Consent
Agenda, with the exception of Agenda Item No. 900218 as
pulled by Mayor Kennedy, and the correction of vote count
on the minutes for 03/24/90, Agenda Item No. 900194.
MOTION.
SECOND.
MOTION
FLING
SAEGERT
CARRIED.
UNANIMOUS
900218 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the
YMCA to Provide Lifeguard Services /Hartley Sappington and
Jack Gregoire
Councilmember Pearce filed a Conflict of Interest on this
Agenda Item.
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Presented by Jack Gregoire. Mayor Kennedy clarified the
fact that the pool prices will stay the same as last
year.
Motion made by Councilmember Brashear and Second made by
Councilmember McMaster to Approve Resolution No. 900218
as Read.
MOTION. BRASHEAR
SECOND. MCMASTER
MOTION CARRIED. 6 FOR
1 ABSTENTION (PEARCE)
RESOLUTION NO. 900218
A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS AND THE ROUND ROCK FAMILY YMCA FOR THE
YMCA TO PROVIDE QUALIFIED LIFEGUARD STAFF AND SUPERVISORS
FOR THE CITY'S AQUATIC PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SAME AND THE CITY SECRETARY TO ATTEST.
900227 Citizens Wishing to Address the Council
Ed Steiner
the Summer
900228 Considerat
Engagement
Agreement
Reynolds
addressed the Council stating his support for
Youth Program this year.
ion of and Possible Action on Authorizing an
Letter for an Additional Two (2) Year
for the Audit Selection Procedure /Glenn
Presented by Glenn Reynolds. Stated that three (3) years
ago the City entered into a contract with Deloitte &
Touche, and the Finance Department recommends a two (2)
year extension of that agreement for several reasons.
Deloitte & Touche is very familiar with the City's
operations, they are a nationally - recognized firm; and
they have been instrumental in the City's receiving
Certificates of Recognition for its Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report. However, the new contract includes a
fee increase from the amount of $17 /hour to $37 /hour.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED Councilmember Brashear questioned
how Deloitte & Touche will be able to do the audit in
fewer hours this coming year, as stated in the auditor's
letter. Glen answered that last year's audit was
unusually complex. Councilmember Pearce stated that the
original price /hour was low because Deloitte & Touche
really wanted Georgetown's business, which was understood
by the committee in charge of selecting an auditor three
(3) years ago. Councilmember Fling questioned why the
City would go with a Big 8; Councilmember Pearce
responded that we wanted experience, expertise, and the
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G.F.O.A. certificate. Mayor Kennedy stated that if
Deloitte & Touche go over the stated hours, the fee is
capped.
Bob Hart stated that $28,000 is a competitive, reasonable
fee compared with other cities (The City of Taylor's
audit cost $21,500 (Big 8) and Round Rock's cost
$30,000). He recommended extending the contract 5 -7
years with Deloitte & Touche, because the City benefits
from the expertise the auditor accumulates when working
several years with us. Glenn Reynolds stated that this
is a competitive rate, despite the substantial increase,
and that it would take two (2) months to bid it out to
other auditors.
Motion made by Councilmember Pearce and Second made by
Councilmember Bonner to Extend Contract with Deloitte &
Touche for 1990 -1991 at Proposed Prices, "Fee Not to
Exceed $28,00011
.
MOTION: PEARCE
SECOND. PEARCE
MOTION CARRIED. 5 FOR
2 AGAINST (BRASHEAR, FLING)
900229 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Declaring Certain Equipment as "Surplus Equipment" and
Requesting that Staff Establish a Date to Conduct an
Auction for the Disposal of this Equipment /Glen Reynolds
and Terry Jones
Bob Hart stated that this equipment is not usable and
would cost more to maintain than to sell. Staff
recommend an auction.
Motion made by Councilmember McMaster and Second made by
Councilmember Saegert to Proceed with Auction of
Equipment as Proposed by Staff.
MOTION MCMASTER
SECOND: SAEGERT
MOTION CARRIED: UNANIMOUS
900230 Consideration of and Possible Action on an Ordinance
Rezoning 5115 South IH -35, RS to C -2A /SECOND READING /Ed
Barry and John Warden
Presented by John Warden. Question raised regarding the
fact that the second reading was occurring two years
after the first reading (1988) . John responded that this
was a condition imposed by the Council when they approved
the first reading.
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Motion made by Councilmember Brashear and Second made by
Councilmember Valdez to approve Ordinance No. 900230 as
Read on Second Reading.
MOTION: BRASHEAR
SECOND: VALDEZ
MOTION CARRIED: UNANIMOUS
900231 Consideration of and Possible Action on the Proposed
Changes to the Investment Policy /Glenn Reynolds
Presented by Glenn Reynolds.
Motion made by Councilmember Valdez and Second made by
Councilmember Pearce to Approve Changes in the Investment
Pool.
MOTION:
SECOND:
MOTION
VALDEZ
PEARCE
CARRIED: 6 FOR
1 AGAINST (SAEGERT)
900232 Consideration of and Possible Action on and Ordinance
Amending Section 4 -22.1, Paragraph G -6 of Chapter 4,
Article II, "Airports and Aircraft ", of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Georgetown /FIRST
READING /Hartley Sappington and Travis McLain
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED. Travis stated that all operators
are aware of the changes.
Mike Zucher and wife own ICAN Aviation. On December 1,
1989, they changed their principle base of operations
from a leased office at the airport to an off -base office
(the change was approved by the F.A.A.). The proposed
changes will definitely mean that they will not qualify
as an SFBO. Mr. Zucher questioned what the benefit will
be to the City by passing this Ordinance, which forces
ICAN to cease operations.
Travis McLain explained that the objective of the
ordinance is to establishing minimum standards for
operation in order to make the City's airport a "First
Class" operation, but not to be so restrictive that
businesses are excluded. Stated that this is a
recommendation of the Airport Advisory Board, not of City
staff.
Councilmember Pearce questioned whether it is common in
other small airports to require SFBO's to lease office
space. Travis stated that our requirements are actually
less restrictive that San Marcos'. The F.A.A. does
require minimum standards, and the standards help to
maintain a quality operation.
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Motion made by Councilmember Saegert and Second made by
Councilmember Brashear to Approve this Ordinance on First
Reading.
MOTION& SAEGERT
SECOND. BRASHEAR
MOTION CARRIED& 6 FOR
1 AGAINST (BONNER)
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE II.
OF ORDINANCES OF THE
REFERENCE, SETTING AN
PUBLICATION, AND PROT;
CLAUSES.
SECTION 4 -22.1, PARAGRAPH G -6 OF
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT, OF THE CODE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, ADOPTED BY
EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING FOR
'IDING REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY
900233 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Selection of an Engineering Firm to
Perform the Design and Construction Administration Phase
of the Proposed Lakeway Drive Relocation and Entering
into an Agreement for F.A.A. Grant Funding /Hartley
Sappington and Travis McLain
Presented by Travis McLain. Stated that the ranking of
firms was done by the committee, not by himself. The
committee's ranking was unanimous.
Motion made by Councilmember Fling and Second made by
Councilmember Valdez to Approve Resolution No. 900233 as
Read.
MOTION& FLING
SECOND: VALDEZ
MOTION CARRIED: 4 FOR (PEARCE, MCMASTER, VALDEZ, FLING)
3 AGAINST (BONNER, BRASHEAR, SAEGERT)
RESOLUTION NO. 900233
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES WITH AUSTIN
RESEARCH ENGINEERS, INC.
900234 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with
Georgetown Railroad Relative to Utility Line Extensions/
Bob Hart
Mayor Kennedy abstained from participation in this Agenda
Item. Mayor Pro -Tem McMaster chaired this Item.
DISCUSSION
FOLLOWED.
Councilmember
Brashear
questioned
what would
happen if
payments were
not made
within the
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specified ten year period. How would the City
Bob Hart responded that the contract would be
Georgetown Railroad would not be allowed to tap
they paid their pro rata share of the project.
collect?
void and
in unless
Councilmember Brashear then asked if an assessment would
include interest (i.e. the cost of financing the
project)? Marianne Banks responded affirmatively.
Motion made by Councilmember Fling and Second made by
Councilmember Saegert to Approve Resolution No. 900234
as Read, with the change of adoption date from May 24th,
1990 to April 24th, 1990.
MOTION. FLING
SECOND. SAEGERT
MOTION CARRIED. 5 FOR
2 AGAINST (BONNER, BRASHEAR)
RESOLUTION NO. 900234
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN AND GEORGETOWN
RAILROAD COMPANY FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER AND
WASTEWATER LINES ALONG THE SOUTH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35
CORRIDOR.
900235 Consideration of and Possible Action on a Resolution
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Rabbit
Hill Road Joint Venture Relative to Utility Line
Extensions /Bob Hart
Mayor Kennedy abstained from participation in this Agenda
Item. Mayor Pro -Tem McMaster chaired this Item.
DISCUSSION FOLLOWED. Councilmember Brashear was
concerned that if it takes two (2) years to put an
assessment ordinance in place and Rabbit Hil Joint
Venture is in bankruptcy, how can we assess the land
(i.e. obligate a bankrupt creditor)? Bob Hart responded
that the project can go ahead without this portion of the
project's financing. Marianne Banks stated that the
bankruptcy trustee will have to approve any financial
obligations related to this resolution. Bob added that
in order to make the land marketable, it has to have
utilities, therefore this project is the "only way out
for Rabbit Hill Road Joint Venture" (i.e. the only way
to make the land saleable).
Motion made by Councilmember Saegert and Second made by
Councilmember Pearce to Approve Resolution No. 900235 as
Read, with the change of date from May 24th, 1990 to
April 24th, 1990.
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MOTION* FLING
SECOND* SAEGERT
MOTION CARRIED*
5 FOR
2 AGAINST
0_ • • `•.
900234
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN AND RABBIT HILL
ROAD JOINT VENTURE FOR THE EXTENSION OF WATER AND
WASTEWATER LINES ALONG THE SOUTH INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35
CORRIDOR.
900236 Mayor, Council and City Manager Comments and Reports
Councilmember Brashear questioned the status of the
application for direct dial for Georgetown to Austin.
Bob Hart said that basically, this was "on hold" because
the PUC examiner denied the City's right to intervene in
a suit against Southwestern Bel, and the P.U.C. approved
direct dial for Budda and Dripping Springs, but denied
Georgetown because there were not enough calls. The next
move is to talking with Marcus Pritchett to see what
G.T.E. can do.
Councilmember Saegert complemented the City Manager and
Bobby Donaldson for the trash pickup and the Parks and
Recreation Department for maintaining the ball fields.
Councilmember McMaster stated that they had received a
very high return on the survey to students regarding the
summer recreation activity program.
Councilmember Pearce stated that the Drug Task Force is
in the process of drafting its report, and will be
scheduling joint meetings with the Georgetown Independent
School District and the Georgetown City Council.
Bob Hart, City Manager, advised that the Council that the
new City logo is being finalized. Determined that it
would be very expensive to have it produced by laser
graphics. Bob also reported on his trip to Great
Britain.
Mayor Kennedy reminded everyone about the Air Show and
MayFair on May 5th.
900237 Adjournment
There being no other business to come before the Council
at this time, Mayor Tim Kennedy adjourned the Meeting.
TIME* 9 *19 P.M.
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Elizabeth Gray, Cty Secretary
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