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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 02.25.1991 CC-R• WOM Fy P If1 r IN nol ro i iE IOR601 Val o I 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: Staff Present: Council Members Absent. Barbara Pearce Ferd Tonn Shorty Valdez Mike McMaster Joe Saegert Bob Hart, City Manager Sandra Lee, Deputy City Secretary Marianne Landers Banks, City Attorney Hugh Anderson, Police Chief Ed Barry, Director of Development and Planning Jim Briggs, Director of Public Utilities Glenn Reynolds, Director of Finance and Administration Hartley Sappington, Director of Community Services John Warden, Chief Planner Hildy Kingma, Senior Planner Winfred Bonner Bob Schrawger 910081A Proclamation for GEIS Girls' Basketball Team The Mayor read a prepared proclamation to representatives of the GHS Girls' Basketball Team for their achievements in going to state competition. The proclamation was accepted by Jodee Wilson and Captain Catherine Parnell and Jodee Wilson. 910081 Presentation to Dr. Douglas Benold/this item was deferred until Dr. Benold arrived. City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 1 of 9 Pages Consent Agenda The following items were pulled from the Consent Agenda by City Manager Bob Hart:* 910083 Action to approve Electric System Telemetry contract for professional services and installation, to TIPS, Inc. of Georgetown, Texas/Jim Briggs 910087 Award of bid for printing of Convention and Visitor's Bureau brochures/Hartley Sappington and Elizabeth Taylor The following remainder of the Consent Agenda was approved 5-0 after a motion by Tann and second by Pearce. 910082 Approval of corrected meeting Utes --Regular Meeting of 1/22/91 and meeting minutes of 2/12/91/Sandra Lee 910083 4�pulled (see above) 910084 Ratification of variance for the Georgetown Hospital Authority, 2000 Scenic Drive/Ed Barry and John Warden 910085 Action to award the 1991 Fire Hydrant Replacement and Water Valve Replacement Project No. 00045 to Flanagan Construction Company of Temple, Texas/Jim Briggs 910086 Approvalof • • sA the May 4 General Election and appointing election Judges/Sandra Lee 910087 *pulled (see above) Regular Agenda None. Council Member Saegert asked about signs that used to be on City Hall and the Fire Station. Bob Hart said he has retrieved the signs from storage. Community Services Director Hartley Sappington said the signs were removed when the two buildings were remodeled. Mr. Saegert stated that he has heard complaints about the signs being gone from people who were on the Council at the time the signs were erected. Those people would like to see the signs replaced on the buildings. City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 2 of 9 Pages Mayor Connor appointed a committee to look into what should be done with the signs. Joe Saegert will be the Chairman. The other two members of the Space Utilization Committee, Robert Schrawger and Ferd Tonn, will serve as members. Council Member Saegert said that he and Parks and Recreation Director, Randy Morrow will deliver the Kiwanis appreciation proclamation at their meeting next Friday, March 1. Council Member Saegert also wanted to know if the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge evaluations would be complete before May 7 (Election Day). Mayor Connor said that the subcommittee needs to meet again. Council Member McMaster wished to publicly acknowledge the GHS Boys' Basketball Team. Tonight they were playing in Brenham in spite of taking six weeks' exams this week. Council Member McMaster asked about the policy on reservists on active duty and asked how our policy compares with other cities. Bob Hart mentioned that only one employee has been called up, two are scheduled to leave next month, and three are in the reserve, but have not yet been called. The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce will put out signs of support. Suggested that the City offer assistance in that project. Council Member McMaster announced plans of the Youth Center Group to go to Plano on Sunday, and asked those who might be interested in going to contact him. McMaster also requested the City's cooperation on erecting a fence on the outside of the east end of the Community Center building. He said the youth attending dances at the Community Center could go outside the building for fresh air and to get away from the noise and yet would still be confined by the fence. He would like to see the City provide some tables and outdoor lights in that area. It would also be helpful for people attending functions at the Community Center, to be able to go outside to smoke. He said the members of the Parks and Recreation Board like the idea. The next Youth Center sponsored dance will be on April 5. t RIMFII� 910081 Presentation to Dr. Douglas Benold in appreciation for 30 years of service as the Health Officer for the City of Georgetown. Mayor Connor stated that it was a great pleasure to read and present a proclamation to Dr. Benold declaring Sunday, March 3, 1991, (Dr. Benold's City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 3 of 9 Pages birthday) as Douglas M. Benold Appreciation Day, and also presented him with a placque. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliilil Jill illill 1111111111 111111111111111111r• .11111111111111111111 11111 .r• • -• ►,MM= Mayor Connor announced that the old building that housed the original Episcopal Church is ready to be moved. The church will be donated to the City of Georgetown if the City decides it is in good enough shape to use. Otherwise, the building will be moved to Salado. Mrs. Pearce would like to know how much it would cost the city to move the building and restore it for use in another location. It was suggested that the Staff look into the feasibility of preserving the building at a new location on city property. This will need to be decided by next Council Meeting because the building is ready to be moved at this time. Mayor Connor also announced that the Balcones Habitat Project will now take on water quality issues. It has been requested by the Executive Committee that Mayor Connor talk to Parker McCollough about carrying it through the State House of Representatives. He asked if Council had any objections to Bob Hart or other members of the staff participating in appearances before the House. The deadline for filing is March 8, 1991. • •�kill• t City Manager Bob Hart announced that the Foreign Trade Zone Board of Directors will be holding a press conference in Austin on Tuesday, at 9:30 a.m. The Mayor will be asked to speak and as many council members and staff as possible should attend. Bob has been on the F17Z Board for the last year and a half years. The formal announcement of approval of a new foreign trade zone will be made at the press conference. The Spring CleanmUp will proceed the same as last year, but will be split into two weeks. This will help to keep the cost to around $22,000. The Carver Governance Workshop will be held as originally scheduled on June 7th and 8th, but the 9th is not good for John Carver. He offered to come back on the 11th to speak to just the Council and to help them adopt their goal statements from the Century Plan. Council was in agreement that the half day on the 11th would be good. Mrs. Pearce asked if there had been any conversations with G.I.S.D. about their attending the earlier workshops. Mayor Connor will talk to City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 4 of 9 Pages Mr. Steger, and they will be able to discuss it at the breakfast meeting on Wednesday, March 6. A breakfast meeting with GIST? will be held on Wednesday morning, March 6th at 7:00 a.m. at the Administration Offices on Lakeway Drive. Council is invited and encouraged to attend. The Cain House has been completely demolished and removed from the lot. Everyone agreed that the removal of the old house is a great improvement. Several months ago, Council had requested access to material concerning general management and other municipal issues. The City Attorney's Law Library has some material in it now from the National League of Cities, ICMA, etc. that might be of Council interest. Bob Hart invited the Council to use the library whenever they would like. The CCN Hearing was held yesterday. Jim Briggs attended. The request will go before the Texas Water Commission for approval in the next two weeks. It has been possible to keep this participation within budget because the contested cases have dropped out. lip + !111;�11 111111. Mike asked when the City would be complete in providing water to the Industrial Park North. Bob said that the lines are in and they are in the process of working on the pump stations. Jim Briggs said he is waiting on delivery of a valve. Mike said that the people there are complaining about the quality of the water they are currently receiving, and they're anxious to be connected with City of Georgetown water. Mayor Connor distributed an outline of the BCHP to the Council for their input. He also provided one to Hildy Kingma in the Planning Department. He stated that he needs a quick reply --by noon on Thursday. He will be meeting with the Revisions Committee on Thursday afternoon. Consideration and possible action on the following items: 910090 Ordinance presenting the Sunset Review of the Subdivision Regulations - Second Reading/Ed Barry and John Warden John Warden explained that approval of this ordinance would extend the subdivision regulations for a period of one year. The changes from the Review Committee as well as those requested at the last Council Meeting are included. Mike McMaster thanked the people that served on the Review Committee. Motion made by Pearce, second by McMaster. Approved 5-0e City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 5 of 9 Pages 910091 Ordinance amending Subsection B of Section 13.12.040, Code of Ordinances "Garbage Collection and Charges Mandatory - Exceptions/Glenn Reynolds and Barbara Raney Glenn explained that this is a "housekeeping item" that was overlooked when the ordinances were re -codified last year. This ordinance serves to consolidate the sanitation ordinances and waives collection of revenue under certain circumstances. Motion by Tann, second by Valdez. Approved 4.1. McMaster opposed. 910092 Resolution adopting travel policies for continuing education for the Mayor and members of the City Council/Bob Hart This resolution was deferred from the last Council Meeting and has been revised in accordance with the input received from the Council Members, specifically, Joe Saegert. Mr. Saegert feels that since Staff attends national conferences, Council should be allowed to attend national conferences also, no matter where they are held. Mrs. Pearce thinks that it is valid to have Council discussion about any Council Member's request to attend those that are listed in that section in order to approve the cost and timing. Mr. Saegert doesn't think he should ask Staff when Staff doesn't ask the Council. Mayor Connor pointed out that Staff travel must be approved by supervisors, and must have been pre -budgeted (which would include Council approval). Mr. Connor also pointed out that a Council Member could use his own funds and would not have to get prior Council approval. Council Member McMaster would like a list at the "Budget Retreat" of all conferences, including dates, times and costs. He thinks that the directors should attend professional training in order to insure that they are kept current with the latest innovations and ideas in their fields thereby making them more valuable to the City. Motion by McMaster, second by Valdez. Approved 44. Opposed by Joe Saegert 910093 Resolution supporting the preparation and implementation of the Business RetentionSurvey/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma Motion by Saegert, second by Pearce. Approved 54. 910094 Resolution designating the City Managertni.ct person for preparation of the Single Member District Process/Bob Hart Motion by Tonn, second by Saegert. Approved 5-0. 8*14 p.m. recessed. 8*34 p.m. resumed 91.0095 Resolution selecting a consultant to prepare a Single Member District Plan authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract not to exceed $20,000, subject to the approval by the City Attorney/Bob Hart City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 6 of 9 Pages Motion by Saegert, second by Torn. Approved -0. 910096 Discussion of strategies to combat graffiti problem/Bob Hart Bob went over the options that he had suggested to Council on the Agenda Item Cover Sheet. The City of Round Rock has adopted an ordinance making it the responsibility of the property owner to cover graffiti on their property. That is not suggested for Georgetown. Bob would like to see a task force, similar to the Mayor's Drug Task Force to work on the problem and suggest solutions. Mike McMaster suggested that the task force begin as soon as possible, enlisting help from community organizations and using private or city funding. Mrs. Pearce suggested that it "kick off' during the Spring Clean -Up Campaign. Mayor Connor said he will ask the Council to recommend members for the task force at the next Council Meeting on March 12. McMaster asked if the committee could be composed of youth members as well as adults? Mayor Connor would like to see community-based organizations do the actual work utilizing private or city funds. For example, contacting the Williamson County Adult Probation Department. The municipal judge can assign community service. The City Parks Department could provide supervision. Hartley Sappington will represent the City Staff on the task force and identify the areas of need. Mike McMaster would like to make sure that a letter is sent thanking the responsible party for painting over the graffiti on the old HEB building. r Executive Session In compliance with Article 625247, V.A.C.S., the items listed below will be discussed in closed session, and are subject to action in the regular session that follows. 910097 Sec.2(e) Legal Report 910095 Sec.2(f) Real Estate Discussion of Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant Site 910099 Sec.2(g) Personnel Discussion of appointments to the following boards or commissions: City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 7 of 9 Pages Neighborhood Housing Committee Single Member District Citizen Committee Planning and Zoning Building Trade Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Adjustments Convention and Visitors Bureau Housing Authority Library Board 1i r , •a ,, I Regular Agenda (continued) 910100 Action on executive session items lt= fl:,.�: Motion by Pearce, second by Saegert to authorize funds up to $125,000 to be paid to the firms of Lloyd, Gosselink, Fowler, Blevins and Mathews; Jones and Neuse, Tom Koch, and Charles Steger for legal and engineering services in connection with the Dove Springs site for the new wastewater treatment plant. 910099 Sec.2(g) Personnel Discussion of appointments to the following boards or commissions: Neighborhood Housing Committee Single Member District Citizen Committee Planning and Zoning Building Trade Board of Appeals Zoning Board of Adjustments Convention and Visitors Bureau Housing Authority Library Board Motion by McMaster, second by Valdez to approve the appointment of Joan King to the Convention and Visitors Bureau; to move Alternate Richard Vincente to the position of regular member of the Zoning Board of Adjustments; and to appoint Council Members Barbara Pearce and Ferd Tonn to the Business Retention Survey Committee. Approved 54 No other appointments were decided upon at this time. Council will act on the remaining appointments at the Council Meeting on March 12. City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 8 of 9 Pages Approved. Mayor Connor Barbara Pearce will meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission at their March 5 Meeting about the Century Plan. She asked when to expect the mid -year financial report, looking specifically for a report on the Council Contingency Funds --General and Utility. Bob said those figures would be published in the monthly report for January which should be out by the end of the next week. Bob Hart has received a letter of progress from Reverend Charles White regarding the progress of the curbs and gutters at the day care center sponsored by the Bible Baptist Church on W. 15th Street. City Secretary Elizabeth Gray who has been absent due to the birth of a baby boy, should be resuming full-time duty next week. Attest: C Deputy City Secretary City Council Meeting Minutes/February 26, 1991/Page 9 of 9 Pages