HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.25.1995 CC-W&RCouncil Present:
George Arroyos
Winfred Bonner
Susan Hoyt
Dick Vincent
Doris Curl
Ferd Tonn
Staff Present:
TUESDAY, July 25, 1995
Council Absent:
Bob Hart, City Manager
Marianne Banks, City Attorney
Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Hartley Sappington, Dir. of Community Svcs
Lee Bain
Teresa Hersh, Human Resources Director
Micki Rundell, Accounting Director
Laurie Brewer, Staff Accountant
Hildy Kingma, Chief Planner
Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Planner
Workshop -Called to order at 6:00 p.m.
A City Employee Evaluation and Compensation/Elizabeth Gray and Teresa Hersh
Hersh gave an overview of the procedure for evaluating and compensating City employees and also
explained the proposed revision to policy of paying employees at a level equal to market median
instead of within 10 percent of market median.
B Overview of Bond Rating Presentation/Bob Hart
(Discussion on this item was deferred to the end of the meeting)
Regular Session - Called to order at 7:07 p.m.
Executive Session - (deferred to the end of the meeting)
F Action on Executive Session items - (deferred to the end of the meeting)
Public Hearin
G Public Hearing to discuss a Texas Capital Fund grant application on behalf of Advanced Cable
Services
Hart explained that this company already exists in Georgetown and is seeking to expand and that
they expect to hire an additional 25 employees. He also explained that the rules for applying for
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grant money have changed. Therefore, after August 1, it will be more difficult for Georgetown to
compete with other cities in Texas, particularly those cities in the valley. Hart read an
announcement of intent to use Texas Capital Fund money, and asked for comment. There were no
comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
Consent Agenda
H Consider approval of meeting minutes --Regular Meeting of July 11, 1995/Sandra Lee
I Consider a resolution for approval of an application for funding through the Texas Department of
Housing and Community Affairs Real Estate Development Program on behalf of Advanced Cable
Services/Bob Hart
J Consider approval of bid award to various vendors for labor and materials to construct the overhead
electrical system for the Lakeway-Williams Drive and the FM 2338 Feeder Line Extension to Sun
City in the amount of $145,948,76/Jim Briggs
K Consider approval of a variance from the driveway access requirements of the Subdivision
Regulations for a 2.802 acre tract in the David Wright Survey, located at Wagon Wheel Trail and
RM 2338/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
L Consider approval of a Short Form Final Plat of an 8.46 acre tract in the Nicholas Porter Survey to
be known as Northwest Crossing Subdivision, located on Northwest Boulevard/Ed Barry and Hildy
Kingma
M Consider approval of a Final Plat of the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown
Subdivision, Phase 1, Neighborhood Four; and variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry
and Hildy Kingma
N Consider approval of a Short Form Final Plat of a 1.16 acre tract in the Antonio Flores Survey to
be known as RCL Subdivision located on North Austin Avenue; and approval of requested variances
to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
O Consider approval of a Short Form Final Plat to include a 3.0 acre tract in the David Wright Survey
and a Resubdivision of Serenada Country Estates, Unit One, Lot 184, to be known as Serenada
Country Aire Estates Subdivision; and variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry and Hildy
Kingma
P Consider approval of an amendment to the City's Wholesale Power Agreement with the Lower
Colorado River Authority (LCRA)/Jim Briggs
Q Resolution directing the publication of notice of intention to issue $6,825,00 City of Georgetown,
Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 1995A and $725,000 City of Georgetown, Texas
Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation (Stormwater Drainage), Series 1995.-
Nantes
995;
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approving the preliminary official statements; authorizing distribution of such preliminary official
statements and other matters related thereto/Susan Morgan
R Consider ratification of action taken by the Georgetown Industrial Development Corporation
regarding issuance of industrial revenue bonds on behalf of Triple S Plastics/Bob Hart
Motion by Tonn, second by Vincent to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 6-0. (Bain
absent)
Regular Agenda
Mayor Wood recognized in the audience Bernie Hoppell, Manager of Triple S Plastics. Also recognized
Connie Watson and Bob Eck of Del Webb, Sun City -Georgetown.
S Citizens wishing to address the Council
Ed Steiner of 409 W. 3rd Street said publicity has caused Blue Hole Park to be the "Number One
Park of Choice" in Georgetown. He asked for a second community meeting to be held to discuss
Blue Hole Park. He said the community does not want the road to remain in the direction that was
approved by the Council at the last meeting.
T Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports
Bonner said he had asked for the dimensions of where the Blue Hole Park is located at the last
meeting and has not received a response. He suggested a review of the Urban Renewal Plan by the
Parks and Recreation Committee.
Wood responded that the Urban Renewal Plan had been reviewed and that there were not any
conflicts. Mayor asked that Bonner provide copies to Banks and Hart. Bonner said he was told by
the Urban Renewal Office in Fort Worth that the City has a copy. Bonner also stated that he thinks
the boulders/large rocks that were used to keep people from parking in certain areas of the park will
slide into the river.
Curl noted the recent dispatcher training sponsored by the Georgetown Police Department with
participants from as far away as Eagle Pass. She also spoke of attending a two-day training on
National Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design. She requested that the City sponsor
training on this subject.
Arroyos mentioned that one of the homeowners that received a new home from the HOME Grant
was very appreciative.
Hart noted that today at 6:00 p.m. the City water consumption set an all-time record. This was the
third all-time record set in the last ten days. He emphasized that water is in plentiful supply.
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Curl asked if consumers would have to pay higher rates for the record high usage of electricity.
Hart said that generally there is plenty of electricity in Texas. LCRA buys power from other
systems when necessary. LCRA has a rate freeze in place until the year 2000 and will not raise the
City rates. Therefore, there is no need to raise City rates to the consumers.
Wood told of an LCRA Workshop that he attended in San Marcos, and echoed Hart's remarks. He
also mentioned the new innovation of wind generation.
Hart recalled the interviews for a new Texas Public Power Association Director, saying much of the
focus has been on the transmission of energy. He said the future looks very positive for
Georgetown.
U Second reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of: (1) the Stonehedge
Subdivision, Sections One, Two and Three (also known as Churchill Farms); (2) a 48.51 acre tract
in the William Addison Survey owned by Stonehedge Partners; and (3) a 2.735 acre tract in the
William Addison Survey described as "Tract Five" in a Declaration of Restriction in Volume 2332,
Page 132 of the Williamson County land records/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg reminded Council that this item had been tabled until tonight at the request of some
of the property owners in the annexation area. He pointed out that Section 3 of the Ordinance
provided for voluntary request for annexation. No voluntary requests were received, so that section
will be removed from the ordinance. von Rosenberg read the caption.
Motion by Curl, second by Vincent to approve Ordinance 95-32 on second reading. Approved 6-0.
It was noted that the following three items: V, W and X, would be deferred until a later date, no
later than August 22, 1995, so that an agreement between the developers could be completed. The
City will continue to issue building permits for single-family residences in the area.
Motion by Tonn, second by Curl to defer Items V, W, and X until not later than August 22., 1995.
Approved 6-0.
V First reading of an ordinance to rezone 48.511 acres and 2.7355 acres in the William Addison
Survey, and Stonehedge Subdivision, Section Three, Block N, from A, Agricultural to RS, Single
Family Residential and C-1, Local Commercial or any more restrictive classification; and a request
to waive rezoning fees/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
This item was deferred until no later than August 22, 1995.
W First reading of an ordinance to rezone Stonehedge Subdivision, Sections One and Two from A,
Agricultural to RS, Residential Single Family/Ed Barry and Hiidy Kingma
This item was deferred until no later than August 22, 1995.
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X First reading of an ordinance to rezone Stonehedge Subdivision, Section Three, Block J, Lot 31
from A, Agricultural to RM -2, Dense Multifamily or any more restrictive classification; and a
request to waive rezoning fees/Ed Barry and Hildy Kingma
This item was deferred until no later than August 22, 1995.
Y First reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of approximately 168.54
acres in the William Addison. Survey adjacent to the Stonehedge (also known as Churchill Farms)
tract/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg explained to Council that this 168.54 acres is a portion of the 1200 acres previously
brought to Council for annexation. Wood asked if there were any comments or concerns from the
audience. A woman in the audience asked to see a map of the proposed annexation areas. von
Rosenberg supplied a map. Wood noted the cooperation and communication that has taken place
in this annexation process. von Rosenberg read the caption on first reading after meeting the
qualifications for caption reading as set in the City Charter.
Motion by Arroyos, second by Hoyt to approve this ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
Z First reading of an ordinance amending Exhibit I of the Century Plan - Development Plan for a
14.59 acre tract in the Ruidosa Company and Lewis Dyches Surveys, to be known as Sierra Vista,
Section Four, from Intensity Level Four to Intensity Level Six/Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg
von Rosenberg read the caption as provided by the Charter. Motion by Tonn, second by Hoyt to
approve this ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0.
AA Consider approval of a final plat of the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown
Subdivision, Phase 1, Neighborhood Four; and variances to the Subdivision Regulations/Ed Barry
and Hildy Kingma
This
item was incorrectly
listed twice on the agenda. The
correct item regarding the plat notes for
this
area will be brought
by
back to Council for approval on
the next agenda.
BB Consider amending Chapter 2.64 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown relating to
the Building Standards Commission/Marianne Banks
Hart explained that this amendment allows Council to add alternate members to the Building
Standards Commission in order to obtain a quorum so that business can be conducted. Hart read
the ordinance and noted that Council could legally adopt this ordinance on an "emergency" basis
with only one reading in order to expedite the business of the Commission.
Motion
by
Tonn, second by Vincent to waive
the 2nd reading. Approved 6-0.
Motion by Tonn,
second
by
Hoyt to approve Ordinance 95-33 on emergency reading. Approved
6-0.
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CC Consider appointing alternate members to the Building Standards Commission/Marianne Banks
Banks explained that this is not absolutely necessary tonight because there will be another Council
Meeting before the Board meets again. Tonn suggested that Councilmembers encourage people to
complete applications so that the Council can appoint the alternates as well as fill a proposed
vacancy.
DD Consider authorization for expenditure of funds by Mayor Wood to travel to Washington D.C. to
visit with members of the House of Representatives before they vote on proposed highway
funding/Leo Wood
Wood noted that he has been instrumental in working for support of the MOKAN highway project,
working with other Mayors in the region. U. S. Rep. Lamar Smith has agreed to arrange a meeting
with other representatives regarding this proposed project. Wood stated that he feels the MOKAN
project is one of the most important highway projects in Williamson County and that the State will
not be able to accomplish the project without federal funding.
Curl asked for a clarification of the timeframe involved. Wood stated that it must be approved by
the House and Senate by October. Curl asked if the Council could contribute some strategy to the
presentation in Washington. She asked if the Mayor had received letters of support from the other
Mayors in the region. Wood said he has personally visited with them. Curl asked if there were
other people in the region who could also go and provide a larger contingency. Wood mentioned
an upcoming Mayors' meeting on August 1, where he would share his opinion that this issue is very
important. Wood felt this trip would be just as important as the bond rating trip to New York. Curl
stated her questions were directed at the quality and efficiency of the information to be presented.
Arroyos said he doesn't feel the citizens of Georgetown would be comfortable with spending public
funds for lobbying efforts. He feels there should be some policy developed on lobbying at the
national level. He said he felt that any action on this item would establish a precedence. His
suggestion would be to decide as a Council what their lobbying policy should be. Bonner feels the
time is at hand to move forward with this trip now while our connections in Washington are familiar
with Georgetown, and thinks it would be money well spent to send the Mayor to Washington, D.C.
at this time.
Wood said it would probably be better to wait and bring this up as a governance policy to be
discussed at the next Council Retreat. Wood stated that he wanted the Council to be comfortable
that they are following policy. Tonn feels the decision needs to be made tonight even though the
MOKAN item may be definitely placed on the U.S. House agenda which would mean that the trip
would not be necessary. Wood said he feels the Council needs clear direction and he would feel
much better sponsoring his own trip and not using public funds.
B Overview of Bond Rating Presentation/Bob Hart
Mayor Wood said he feels very confident that the bond rating trip was a real success, and that the
City will receive an upgrade in their rating. Hart explained that he and the Mayor had attended with
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Susan Morgan and Jim Briggs of the City, and Gary Kimble of First Southwest Company. Hart
commended Morgan's preparation of the presentation material. Hart said that Mayor Wood talked
about Georgetown in general, about the Mission Statement, and about the governance policies, about
how the ordinances are developed, and about the budget retreat. Hart presented the management
plan to the investors explaining the City values -based management, including the five core values
of the City Mission Statement, the performance evaluations, the bond issue elements, the projects
on which the proceeds would be used, and the proposed City gas distribution to Sun City.
Curl thanked the Mayor, Hart, and staff that attended the bond rating trip. Hart again commended
Morgan for the excellent presentation material.
9:03 p.m. recessed for Executive Session
Executive
Session -
convened at
9:08
p.m.
C Sec.551.071
consultation
with
attorney
D Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
E Sec.551.075 conference with employee
9:47 p.m. re -convened Regular Session
F Action on Executive Session items
No action was taken on Executive Session items.
EE Final comments and evaluation of meeting process
There were no final comments.
Approved:
Leo Wood, Mayor
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The meeting was adjourned at 9:49 p.m.
Attest:
aanura v. i,ee, L,rcy 3ecreLary