HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.14.1991 CC-RMINUSES OF MEETING OF THE GOVERI-N_.4G BODY
OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS
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 Council Members
Present: Absent:
Mike McMaster None
Jane Voltz
Joe Saegert
Bob Schrawger
Ferd Torn
Shorty Valdez
Winfred Bonner
Staff Present:
Bob Hart, City Manager
Elizabeth Gray, City Secretary
Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney
Jim Briggs, Director of Public Utilities
Ed Barry, Director of Development & Planning
Hugh Anderson, Police Chief
Hartley Sappington, Director of Comm. Svcs.
Glenn Reynolds, Director of Finance
Randy Morrow, Parks & Recreation Director
PUBLIC HEARING - Called to order at 7:03 p.m.
Kevin Stofle, Police Lieutenant
Brad Stratton, Supvsr. Admin. Services
Travis McLain, Airport Manager
Liz Taylor, Tourism Director
Mary Pat McLaughlin, Library Director
John Warden, Chief Planner
Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent
Donna Rogers Hogg, Legal Assistant
Sandra Lee, Staff Asst. to City Manager
In order to obtain input on the redistricting of City Council Districts, Chairman Vicente Villa, Co -
Chairman Winfred Bonner, Council Member Shorty Valdez, and various other members of the
Redistricting Committee were present. Dr. Villa spoke briefly and then opened the floor for statements
or questions from the public. There was no citizen wishing to speak. Comments from George Hintgen
and Dan Shanahan of the Redistricting Committee further clarified the populations of the various districts
and the definition of the term "minority". The Public Hearing was closed at 7:21 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING - Called to Order 7:25 p.m.
Consent Agenda
910207 Approval of meeting minutes --Regular Meeting of April 23, 1991, and Special Session
of April 23, 1991/Elizabeth Gray
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910208 Resolution approving renewal payment of 3-yeai 'subscription to BIBLIOFIL
bibliographic database/Mary Pat McLaughlin
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910210 Award of bid for poleline hardware/Glenn Reynolds and Terry Jones
910212 Award of bid for printing of letterhead stationary and business cards/Glenn Reynolds
and Terry Jones
910214 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quit claire deed for the abandonment of
public utility easement at 4317 and 4319 Miramar Drive/Ed Barry and John Marden
910215 Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a quit claire deed for the abandonment of
public utility easement at 309 Oak Crest Lane/Ed Barry and John Marden
910216 Proposed street name change of Sweetbriar Lane to River Haven Drive/Jim Briggs
910217 Resolution granting Council approval to an assignment of an airport lease from Robert
Gaylor to Draeger Motor Co., Inc./Hartley Sappington and Travis McLain
Motion by Tonn and second by Valdez to approve the Consent Agenda as listed above. Approved 7-0.
Reaular Agenda
910218 Citizens wishing to address r 1
None
910219 Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports
Mr. Bonner asked the
was advised that they
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control in the night I
former police officer.
a black person should
procedure for citizens having problems with garbage pick-up. He
should call the City Administrative Offices at 869-3636 or 869-
ited the Police Department on their increased patrols and noise
.ours. However, he is concerned about the incident involving a
He feels that the original statement that the officer was stabbed by
be set straight.
Mr. Schrawger relayed to the audience that he was present at the induction of Emzie
Taylor into the Southwestern University Hall of Fame. University Professor Dan Utley
wrote a biography of Mr. Taylor that was delivered that evening by Fire Chief Les Bunte.
Mr. Taylor is remembered in Georgetown for his pioneering efforts in getting a railroad
line from Granger to Taylor.
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Mr. McMastersaid they were still waiting for woru back from FDIC on the City's
proposal to lease the old bowling alley to be used as a youth center. FDIC was to meet
again today, and hopefully the City would hear something tomorrow. He is hopeful that
the lease agreement could be put on the council agenda for the Monday night special
session.
910220 Ordinance adding Chapter 6.30 to the Code of Ordinances relating to the regulation of
sexually oriented businesses within the City of Georgetown/First Reading/Marianne
Landers Banks
Ms. Banks explained that the City cannot eliminate sexually oriented businesses, but can
restrict the location of such businesses to industrial/commercial areas outside a specific
distance from residences, school, churches, and City facilities. We do not have to be
experiencing difficulty with such businesses to enact an ordinance. In studies compiled
from other cities it has been found that sexually oriented businesses cause crime to
increase, create noise at late hours, and drive away other business. Ms. Banks displayed
a map showing that 2.5% of the incorporated Georgetown area could be used for the
location of sexually oriented businesses. Such businesses could file with the City
Secretary a request for a special permit to be allowed by the Planning and Zoning
Commission,
Mayor Connor and Mike McMaster complimented staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission on the work they have done in drafting this ordinance.
Motion by Schrawger, second by McMaster to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 7-0.
910221 Resolution approving an agreement with Williamson County YMCA for provision of
qualified recreation staff and supervisors for the City's Summer Youth Recreation
program/Hartley Sappington and Randy Morrow
YMCA Director Tom Purdy explained that this agreement would be similar to the one
last year with the City except that they are asking to locate in San Gabriel Park with
Williams Middle School to be used in the event of inclement weather. He explained that
the compensation is the same as last year, and that the YMCA remains accountable for
the financial aid they receive. Any unused portion of the donation from the City would
be returned to the City.
Mr. McMaster was concerned about the positioning of the financial aid figure in the
revenue column on the Proposed Budget Sheet that was distributed to the Council. He
also questioned the increase in the expenses listed under bus transportation and field trips.
Mr. Purdy explained that the YMCA would no longer be using WBCO Transportation this
year, and that they had planned to have more field trips, further away than last year. Mr.
McMaster was also concerned about the parents knowing where to pick up their children
if there were two different locations to be used. Mr. Purdy agreed to figure out a way
to advise parents.
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Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve resuiation with the specification that
Staff Parks and Recreation Director Randy Morrow monitor the camp activities, and that
more advertisement be used this year, such as fliers to the schools before the end of the
year, and cable television ads. Approved 7-0.
�110222 Resolution authorizing the Lower Colorado River Authority to perform a Water System
Leak Detection Survey/Jim Briggs
Jim Briggs advised that because of concerns about water losses from the piping due to
increased pressure or faulty meters, he has asked the LCRA to perform this survey. Each
year in the past, the City has spent $1500 to have the raw water meters calibrated. This
proposed survey by LCRA will include that as well as calibrations on twelve other large
meters. The fee is not to exceed $9500, and will probably come in more in the $8600-
$8700 range. This is about "half price" compared to fees charge by private firms for the
same services. LCRA is currently performing this survey for the City of Fredericksburg.
They will assess every distribution line of the City of Georgetown. It is an economical
and efficient process using ultrasound. The line will be valved off during the early
morning hours so as not to disrupt service to the citizens, and any movement on the line
can be pinpointed. This process was used to locate a leak on Maple Street and also on
Park Lane. Briggs said the City is hoping to be able to update the hydraulic system next
year, and this survey would contribute valuable information towards that process. Briggs
is aware that currently our system is unmetered at the ball parks and other city facilities.
An undetermined amount of water is also lost through water hydrant testing and fire
department drills. Briggs expects that the testing will show a loss of from 25-30% due
to unmetered flow, leaks in the system and possible clerical errors. An excellent system
has only a 5% loss. A loss of 20% is acceptable. Briggs is targeting for 10%.
Motion by McMaster, second by Bonner to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0.
910223 Resolution adopting an amendment to the Fitness for Duty Policy Statement on Drugs
& Alcohol/Marianne Landers Banks
Marianne Banks explained that although this procedure has been recently declared
unconstitutional by the State, we must have this procedure in place in order to comply
with the requirements of our Federal contracts.
Motion by Tonn, second by Voltz to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0.
Glenn Reynolds pointed out that Association of Wholesale Customers worked hard to
restructure the revenue requirements and rate design of LCRA. Those cities who chose
to intervene outside the AWC spent more that $2 million to fight the increased rates.
AWC spent $750,000. Participation by members of the City of Georgetown Staff and
Council helped to influence the outcome and save several hu ndred thousand dollars. We
did accrue some costs. The approval of these fees will take care of the final portion due
from the City of Georgetown.
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Motion by McMaster, second by Bonner to approve the payment of the legal fees.
Approved 7-0.
910225 Ordinance amending various sections of Chapter 6.04 of the City Code pertaining to
carnivals, circuses and other exhibitions/First Reading/Hartley Sappington
Hartley Sappington explained that this ordinance originally had been drawn up in 1982,
as a precautionary measure because there had been previous problems in years past with
carnivals, with crowd control, carnival employees not paying hospital bills and causing
health infractions. It has been well run and there have been no major problems to speak
of, but this ordinance is necessary to keep any possible future exhibition from creating
difficulties. The Livestock Boosters Carnival scheduled for this year was also held in
1989 and 1990.
Jane Voltz asked about the liability insurance requirement and whether there were any
increases in crime during the time that the carnival was in session. Marianne Banks
replied that the ordinance requires $500,000 coverage per individual and $1 million per
accident. Chief Hugh Anderson replied that there were no reports of crime connected
with the carnival during the period that the carnival was in session. Council agreed that
they would like the allowable hours and days specified in the ordinance. Joe Saegert
would like to allow the operation until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday for the Saturday night
operations.
Motion to approve on first reading with the addition of the operation times. Second by
Valdez. Approved 7-0.
910226 Resolution approving the application for acceptance of an ITC property to be donated
to the City/Hartley Sappington
Hartley explained that RTC is willing to donate on house from their inventory of
foreclosed property within the corporate limits of Georgetown. It is adjacent to the
designated housing rehabilitation area. Our grant application would have to be modified
to include the structure. The Federal grant requires that the property be used for low-
income housing, housing of the homeless, or as a daycare facility for low-income
families. The house is in need of repair, but estimates are that it could be made habitable.
The Housing Rehabilitation Committee will recommend how the house will be used. Mr.
McMaster inquired if the City would have any financial responsibility in accepting the
house. One possibility is that it could be awarded to a low-income family in exchange
for their doing the rehabilitation. This way there would be no cost to the City.
Motion by Schrawger, second by McMaster to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0.
910227 Authorization to purchase and train a K-9 unit --narcotics patrol dog/Hugh Anderson
The purchase price and all expenses involving the K-9 would come from money seized
in narcotics cases and turned over to the City. Possible donation of seized funds from the
County District Attorney to purchase a second dog. Officer Candace Hall has been
designated to be the primary handler with the possibility of training a second officer as
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Motion by V uidez, second by Bonner to purchase a -.=9 unit narcotics patrol dog and
provide training for a handler using seized funds from narcotics cases. Approved 7-0.
�110228 Resolution approving final funding for the North 81 Industrial Park Waterline
Improvements Project No. 00406 to D.I.J. Construction Company, Inc., and Steger ant
Bizzell Engineering, • •
The conversion of Jonah Water Supply customers to Georgetown Water was completed
on April 10, 1991. They now have industrial level fireflow and Lake Georgetown water.
This final funding of $385,742 is approximately 4.5% higher than the original estimate
of $367,804. This contract also includes 12" lines from wells at the airport to the Park
Water Treatment Plant to supplement surface water supplies. Two lines have been laid,
both potable and raw. A letter has been mailed, welcoming the new customers to the
system.
Motion by McMaster, second by Schrawger to approve the resolution for final funding.
Approved 7-0.
910229 Resolution approving contract services with Steger and Bizzell Engineering, Inc. for
design for Industrial Park North wastewater improvements/Jim Briggs
This contract is needed to complete City services to Industrial Park North. The fee is
based on a curve. McMaster said that GISD has just purchased a building across the
street from the high school for use beginning next fall, and they will be anxious to use
the wastewater services and will need fireflow also. At this point, Jim Briggs says they
are still on Jonah water, but in 45 days the lines should be complete because the bore has
been made.
Motion by Saegert, second by McMaster to approve the resolution. Approved 7-0.
Don Bizzell thanked the Council for the opportunity to work with the City
910230 Authorization for budget transfer from Utility Fund Transfers Out to Utility Fund
Administration - Buildings and Structures/Glenn Reynolds
This is a housekeeping item to provide a budget line item for the purchase and renovation
of the old Post Office Building. The estimated total amount to be needed is $625,000.00.
It was decided to transfer only what is necessary for the remainder of this budget year,
determined to be $200,000 to pay for the building itself, the architectural services and the
asbestos removal.
Motion by McMaster and second by Saegert to transfer $200,000 from the Utilities
Capital Projects fund 02-01-00-5006 to the Buildings and Structures line item of the
Utility Fund 02-02-00-5080. Approved 7-0.
Adjourned for Executive Session at 10:18 p.m.
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Executive Session
910231 Sec.2(e) Legal Report
Discussion of pending and potential litigation/Marianne Banks
910232 Sec.2(f) Real Estate
Discussion of potential acquisition of the following sites:
McKamy Property
10:45 p.m. - Reconvened Regular Session
Regular Agenda (continued)
910233 Resolution considering and approving recommendations of Old Grace Episcopal Church
Relocation Task Force on relocation site and possible uses/Bob Schrawger and Elizabeth
Taylor
Motion by McMaster, second by Torn to defer discussion and action on location of the
church to the next meeting. Approved 7-0.
910232 Motion by McMaster, second by Torn to instruct staff to negotiate a long-term lease for
the McKamy property. Approved 7-0.
Mike McMaster complimented the staff on dealing with all the drainage problems
surfacing after the recent rains. Bob Hart noted that there would be a Request for
Proposals for drainage utility on the next council agenda.
Bill Connor noted that United Way is seeking a spot for staff/furniture/computers. They
need a volunteer clearinghouse to avoid duplication of efforts that occurs when different
agencies are approached individually for volunteer help, support. The City many be able
to help out on this. Mayor Connor noted that the meeting on Monday, May 20 will be
at 7:00 p.m., not at 6:00 p.m.
The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:55 p.m.
These minutes were compiled by Sandra Lee and reviewed by Elizabeth Gray,
Approved:
W. H. Connor
Mayor
Minutes of City Council Meeting/May 14, 1991
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Attest:
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary