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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 06.10.1991 CC-RMIND r.S OF MEETING OF THIS GOVERNL-4v BODY Ismammiliampowa4 The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in a regular session on the above date with Mayor Bill Connor presiding. Council Members Present: Mike McMaster Jane Voltz Bill Shelby Bob Schrawger Ferd Tonn Shorty Valdez Winfred Bonner REGULAR MEETING --Call to Order at 7:07 p.m. Council Members Absent: None Mayor Connor presented a plaque of appreciation on behalf of the City Council to Marcus Pritchett for his role as outgoing President of the Georgetown Industrial Foundation. Doak Fling also received a plaque as incoming President of G.I.F. Consent Agenda 910277 Award of bid for modular playground equipment/Terry Jones and Hartley Sappington 910278 Award of bid for 1500 KVA transformer/Terry Jones and Jim Briggs 910279 Award of bid for cable and poleline hardware/Terry Jones and Jim Briggs 910280 Request from Williamson County Health District for waiver of fees for site plan review, building permits and utility connections at 303 Main St./John Warden and Ed Barry Motion by Schrawger, second by Tonn to approve the Consent Agenda. Approved 7-0. •., .,. nda 910281 Citizens wishing to address None. 910282 Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reporm Mike McMaster announced that FDIC has signed the lease for the Youth Center, with a minor addendum regarding the square footage. remodeling. Minutes of City Council Meeting/June lo, 1991 Page 1 of 4 The City can now begin work on the Bill Shelby announced that as Chairman of the Sign Subti,ommittee, he and the other two members, Jane Voltz and Ferd Tonn submitted their recommendations to the Mayor to heed the advice of the City Attorney and not allow the use of tourism dollars to pay for advertisement of the downtown businesses. Winfred Bonner said that the redistricting is moving along as scheduled. The members of the committee are now individually reviewing the initial plans. Bob Schrawger said that the Space Utilization Committee is working with the architects regarding the location of various city offices. Jane Voltz was pleased with the turnout for the governance workshop. Bob Hart reminded council that the workshop continues tomorrow, June 11, beginning at 12:30 p.m. 910283 Resolution authorizing a contract with the Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation to construct a Park & Ride Facility in Georgetown/Hartley Sappington The proposed site is accessible from the north and south. It will accommodate 100 cars, is lighted and landscaped, with a shelter. City of Georgetown already owns the land. Motion by Valdez, second by Shelby to approve the resolution as read. Approved 7-0. 910284-286 Bob Hart reviewed the history of the City's work to encourage Tessco's expansion here, as a stimulus to economic development. He stressed that this is a case of local money being reinvested in the community, and should promote economic development in several ways. Winfred Bonner pointed out that the Tessco Agreement states only "best effort" to provide jobs. He would like to see a guarantee. Bob explained that the agreement says that as long as there are jobs, we get them. No one can guarantee, given the uncertainty of the national economy. this is intended to forge a long-term relationship whereby Tessco consolidates and expands here in Georgetown. Bruce Barton, Executive Director of the Georgetown Industrial Foundation, said that given the factors outside their control, Tessco couldn't guarantee jobs, but will make their best effort. He feels the effort is sincere, frank and honest on the part of Tessco. Mike McMaster said that the City of Georgetown has previously lost the HEB Distribution Center and VISTA Chemical. Now, this is not a new location, but retention/expansion unique to Georgetown needs to be done to improve the tax base. There are few opportunities like this. We have worked hard for more than a year on this, and it needs to happen. Minutes of Cite Council Meeting/June 10, 1991 Page 2 of 4 910284 Development agreement with. Tessco Group, Inc. for tne purchase of Tessco's current manufacturing facility and real property; to loan funds to Tessco for the renovation of the Trussway Central, Inc. property; for the waiver of certain fees; and other related matters/Bob Hart Kathy Heidemann asked for clarification because the figures in the newspaper conflicted with some figures in the actual document. She wants documentation of survey fees, permits and interest fees. Motion by Voltz, second by Valdez to approve acceptance of the development agreement. Approved 6-1 (Bonner opposed) 910285 Approval of application and finalization of a loan guarantee under the Rural Economic Development Fund Program of the Texas Dept. of Commerce to guarantee the funds to be loaned. to Tessco Group, Inc, if authorized under the preceding item/Bob Hart Motion by Schrawger, second by Valdez to approve the application. Approved 7-0. 910286 Agreement with Trussway Central, Inc. to allow the City to make improvements to the existing structure and retain a security interest in the property until the cost of the improvements and interest are repaid to the City by Tessco Group, Inc./Bob Hart Motion by Valdez, second by Schrawger to approve the agreemnt. Approved 7-0. 910287 Discussion on the preliminary layout plan for development of a City park at the Junior High School/Randy Morrow Randy introduced the members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Ed Sabella, Chairman, introduced the Plan recommended by the Parks Advisory Board. The total cost for the complete development is $52,900. Members of the Council discussed the options on location of the tennis court. Voltz stressed the need to address safety issues. McMaster pointed out that the Youth Advisory Board identified the Junior High park as a top priority. Adjourned for Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. Executive Session 910288 Sec.2(e) Legal Report Discussion of pending and potential litigation 910289 Sec.2(f) Real Estate Discussion of potential acquisition of the following sites. McKamy Property FDIC parking lots 910290 Sec.2(r) Staff Report Status report on the Cain Stucco House Minutes of City Council Meeting/June 10, 1991 Page 3 of 4 Returned to Regular Session at 8:40 p.m. Regular Agenda (continued) 910289 Motion by McMaster, second by Schrawger to make an offer to authorize staff to negotiate to acquire the McKamy land at current appraised value. If owner doesn't accept the offer within a reasonable length of time, then begin condemnation proceedings. Approved 7-0. None The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Approved: Attest: W. H. Connor Mayor Minutes of City Council Meeting/June 10, 1991 Page 4 of 4 A F b£ fl f / 2 Elizabeth Gray City Secretary