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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 09.28.1993 CC-Ri 1 i •' •OEM The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Leo Wood presiding. Council Members Present: Ferd Tonn Mike McMaster Lupe Carranco Jane Voltz Ems =- 42: +iSiliT�i Staff Present. Bob Hart, City Manager Marianne Banks, City Attorney Elizabeth Gray, City Secretary Jim Briggs, Dir. Public Utilities Randy Morrow, Dir. Parks & Recreation Hartley Sappington, Dir. Comm. Svcs. Ed Barry, Dir. Development Svcs. Doris Curl Dick Vincent Hildy Kingma, Chief Planner Michelle Rundell, Accounting Terry Jones, Purchasing Agent Workshor)--Called to Order 5.35 p.m. A Workshop to discuss solid waste services and a proposed rate increase by Longhorn Disposal/Hartley Sappington Sappington reviewed various aspects of solid waste service, including a breakdown of the type of customer, a solid waste rate history, a comparison of rates with other cities in the region, the operating deficits of the sanitation fund, and the policy issues concerning solid wastes. Longhorn Community disposal General Manager John Albert provided information regarding their justification for a rate increase, especially the new diesel fuel tax and Subtitle D federal regulations, (e.g. liners, methane gas, leachate collection, daily cover requirement, and 30 -year monitoring requirement). Council instructed the staff to negotiate a contract with Longhorn which includes an increase in the roll -off fee plus institute a daily rental fee, but without an increase in residential and commercial flat rates. Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 1 of 7 Pages Executive Session B (e) Legal Repor C Sec.2(f) Real Estate Regular Session --called to order at 7:01 p.m. Action on executive session items ConsentAgenda D Approval of meeting minutesw� Regular Meeting of September 14, 1993/Elizabeth Gray El Pulled. Regular a f , F Award of bid for 225 KVA and 1500 KVA transformers/Terry Jones and Jim Briggs G Renewal of janitorial service contract for fiscal year 1993/94 with Jani-King in the amount of $70,380.00/Terry Jones and Susan Morgan H Approval of a resolution accepting an amendment to the FAA Grant Agreement for the extension of Runway 36 and the relocation of Lakeway Drive/Travis McLain and Hartley Sappington I Approval of an agreement with Georgetown Independent School District providing for the assessment and collection of property taxes/Susan Morgan J Approval of a resolution abandoning a 100 year flood plain and drainage easement located along Lots 11 and 12, Block B, Berry Creek Subdivision, Section Three, locally known as 29103 and 29107 Briarcrest Drive/Edward Barry and Hildy Kingma 1_Pulled. (See Regular Agenda) Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of items E, K and L. Approved 5-0. Regular Agenda E Award bid for various lines insurance to various bidders and approve renewal of property/casualty and worker's compensation insurance for a total amount of approximately $296,175.00/Elizabeth Gray (Pulled by McMaster) Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 2 of 7 Pages McMaster noted that there are local agents included among the recommended Ii } /, Motion by McMaster, second by Torm to approve the award of bids as specifie4l for •tal amount of •• 1 1! •• ! f 5mO. K Consideration of approval of a variance to building setback requirements for Smiis Branch i• • Block •ts 13-24, locally known00i Lane/Edward f • �' • r -it iVoltz) Voltz expressed concern about the placement of variance approvals on the Consent Agenda. Barry noted that non -controversial items, in which there is unanimous concurrence of the Planning and Zoning Commission and the property owners are generally placed on the Consent Agenda. Voltz noted that there was some dissent on this item. Motion by Voltz, second by Carr anco to approve the variance. Approved 5-0. L Consideration of a final plat of the Brittain Subdivision, a subdivision of 0.861 acres in the David Wright Survey; and variance request/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma (Pulled by Voltz) Motion by Voltz, second by Torn to approve the final plat. Approved 5-0. M Citizens wishing to address the Council. There were no citizens who wished to address Council. N Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports McMaster would like to see a change in the current utility billing policy of charging a 10% late charge if paid late. He said lots of people forget and have to pay the full 10% additional fee even if they pay just one day late. He proposed a 24- or 48-hour late fee that isn't the full 10%. There is currently a "once -a -year forgiveness policy" for those who pay late, which has only been in effect for three months. He asked that the City publicize the policy in the City Newsletter. Hart verified that the GIVE installation dinner would be held on October 18, which was the same night planned for the Planning and Zoning/City Council Joint Meeting. Mayor Wood announced that the City of Georgetown had been selected by the American Planning Association as the 1993 Community of the Year. Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 3 of 7 Pages i:. Ordinance No. i (second readingamending 1992/93 a • Operating Plan requests(budget) to increase the various fund budgets for increases in expenditures that are tied to service or • • • •Y Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve this ordinanceon the seconi reading. Approved 5.0. P Ordinance No. 29 (second reading) adopting an Annual Operating Plan Element of thi� Georgetown Century Plan (budget) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1993 ant ending September 30, 1994; adopting the Annual Amendment to the Century Plan/Bob Hart and Susan Morgan Rundell read the ordinance. Voltz noted that from a Councilmember or citizen perspective, the larger projects seem easier to approve than the smaller projects, such as sidewalks. She said the smaller projects seem to get put off in the search for funding, and would like to see creativity in finding funds for these projects next year. She also expressed appreciation for the continuing improvement of the budget process, a high-caliber staff, and the generally excellent quality of City services. Motion by Voltz, second by McMaster to approve this ordinance on second reading. Approved 5-0. Q Ordinance No. 30 (second reading) levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 1993/Bob Hart and Susan Morgan McMaster noted that the City's rate of 36.450 is under the Williamson County rate. Motion by McMaster, second by Carranco to approve this ordinance on second reading. Approved 5-0. R Ordinance No. 31 (second reading) amending § 2.O8.010 "Administrative Divisions and Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances//Susan Morgan and Bob Hart Motion by 'Tonn, second by Voltz to approve this ordinance on second reading. Approved 5-0. S Authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement for retention and recruitment of industry by the Georgetown industrial Foundation/Bob Hart This item was held over for discussion later in the meeting. Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 4 of 7 Pages Ordinance .. to rezone Briarwood, Section 3 and Rocky Hollow r r• • from RS, Residential • RM4, Multifamily;and Briarwood, Sections 1 (a •• • and 2 and Rocky Hollowr• • from RS, Residential Single Family to RM�2 Dense Multifamily/Edward Barry and Hildy Kinprina Banks noted that written objections did not exceed the 20% objection limit that triggers the requirement for a three/fourths (3/4) vote of Council. Kingma and Barry stated that objections to the rezoning have been resolved. Motion by Bonner, second by McMaster to approve on first reading. Approved 5-0. U Ordinance (first reading) to rezone Gabriel Heights Resubdivision, Block 1, Lot 4A from -3, Office and Service Use restricted to a specific site plan to RS, Residential Single Family/Edward Barry and Hildy Kingma Motion by Tonn, second by Carranco to approve this ordinance on first reading. Approved 5-0. V Resolution authorizing the Mayor to proclaim the week of October 3-9, 1993 as Public Power Meek for the City of Georgetown/Jim Briggs Voltz noted that the term, "Community -Owned Utility" is preferable to "Public Power". Motion by McMaster, second by Voltz to approve the resolution with the existing wording. Approved 5-0. W Resolution authorizing the Mayor to proclaim Beechworth, Victoria, Australia as a Sister City to Georgetown/Bob Hart and Ray Parks, Shire Secretary, United Shire of Beechworth Hart read the resolution. Motion by McMaster, second by Voltz to approve the resolution to declare Beechworth, Victoria, Australia as a Sister City to Georgetown. Approved 5-0. Ray Park, Shire Secretary for Beechworth, Australia, thanked the Mayor and Council for their hospitality and for the foresight of the Council in allowing the City Manager to participate in the International City Managers Association Exchange Program. Park commented on the many similarities between towns in Australia and in the United States regarding the problems and issues that both face. Park presented the following mementos to Mayor mood. a letter of introduction from the Beechworth Town President, books on the Beechworth area, a strategic plan for the Shire of Beechworth, documents from the Australian Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 5 of 7 Pages K Consideration • • •t r • •recommendationof one • five nomineesto the Williamson County Appraisal District Board of Directors/Bob Hart McMaster expressed his frustration with the system for allocating votes based on tax collections rather than tax base. In effect, this penalizes entities with lower tax rates. Hart will find out why it was set up this way, and if appropriate, will pursue a change in this regulation by approaching the finance and budget subcommittee of the legislature when it convenes in January. Motion by McMaster, second by Voltz to approve the nomination of Llorente Navarette to the Williamson County Appraisal District Board of Directors. Approved 5-0. S (Item taken out of agenda order) Authorization for the Mayor to execute an agreement for retention and recruitment of industry by the Georgetown Industrial Foundation/Bob Hart Hart called Council's attention to the agenda backup material which demonstrates the positive effect of new/retained industries by decreasing the cost of wholesale electricity due to improvement in the load factor. Tim Kennedy, President of the Georgetown Industrial Foundation (GIF), reviewed the accomplishments of the GIF during the past year. He noted that the members of GIF give generously of their time and money to support the Foundation. Kennedy also praised the efforts of GIF Executive Director Bruce Barton. McMaster stressed the positive impact of GIF on job creation for youth and older workers in Georgetown. Voltz also expressed her support and recognition of the important role played by the GIF in ensuring the healthy economy of Georgetown. Carranco noted the importance of publicizing the work of the GIF, and Kennedy related the various means of communication utilized by GIF to get the word out, including cable, newsletter, and print media. Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve the funding of $130,000 from this year's City Budget to the industrial development efforts of the GIF. Approved 5-0. Y Reconvene the Subdivision Regulations Advisory Committee and appoint new members/Edward Barry and Hildy Kingma Barry noted several issues that the Subdivision Advisory Committee needs to address, including water quality, stormwater drainage, and floodplain according to the timetables and priority assigned by the Council. McMaster suggested Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 6 of 7 Pages appointing a Subcommittee, but limiting their focus to three or four major issues, thereby shortening the time commitment. Voltz agreed to chair, but requested a representative from the Parks and Recreation Board in addition to the former members. Council will consider taking action at the next Council meeting. Z Discussion of Police Chief profile/Bob Hart and Teresa Hersh Council reviewed the profile submitted by the City Manager. Applications will be accepted through the end of October. The City will enlist the help of a professional consultant to review the final applications and perform a background check. The Mayor and several councilmembers noted the importance of involvement in community organizations. AA Possible action clarifying resolution adopted on September 14, 1993, accepting minute order of the Texas Department of Transportation concerning the northbound frontage road of Interstate 35/Marianne Banks Banks explained that this resolution replaces the resolution approved at the last council meeting, and was changed at the request of the Department of Transportation. Motion by McMaster, second by Tonn to approve this resolution accepting the minute order regarding the northbound IH -35 frontage road. Approved 5-0. BB Final Comments and Evaluation of meeting process Bonner informed Council that an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has promised to visit Georgetown. Voltz updated Council on the progress of Team Tourism. The committee continues to meet, is making excellent progress, and will bring an in-depth report to the Council by the end of October. McMaster said the price of the museum land would be approximately These minutes were compiled by Elizabeth Gray. ♦ Minutes of City Council Meeting September 28, 1993 Page 7 of 7 Pages Attest. Elizabeth Gray, Citl,, `Secretary