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Minutes of the Meeting of the
Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board
and the Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Friday, June 10, 2011
The Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met on Friday , June
10, 2011.
Board Members Present:
John Nett - Chair, Robert Young - Vice Chair, Fred Beach - Secretary, Patty Eason (departed at 3:48pm),
Arthur Yaeger
Board Members Absent:
Brian Lindsey, Bill Sattler
Staff Present:
Jim Briggs, Glenn Dishong, Paul Elkins, Jimmy Sikes, Peggy Leatherman, Michael Hallmark, Lori
Brewer, Bridget Chapman, Sheila Mitchell, Chris Foster (joined at 2:26pm)
OTHERS PRESENT: Rex Woods / McCord Engineering, John Whiteknect/Georgetown Citizen's
Academy participant, Bruce Bach/Omni
Minutes
Regular Meeting
Board may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene in Executive Session at the request of the
Chair, a Board Member, the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Council Member, or legal
counsel for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 551,
and are subject to action in the Regular Session that follows.
CALL TO ORDER Called to order at 2:02PM
I. STAFF BOARD COMMENTS/QUESTIONS:
(This is a short informational time regarding items where specific actions are not requested or needed)
A. Introduction of Visitors -- Rex Woods/McCord Engineering,
John Whiteknect/Georgetown
Citizen's Academy participant, Bruce Bach/Omni
B. Project Progress Reports
Discussion: Hallmark stated reports were in packets for Board review. Beach asked
about Rivery transformer addition; he would like to take a tour before it is completed.
Briggs/Sikes stated we could set up a tour for Board members interested between now
and June 24th when it is energized; anyone interested should contact Jimmy Sikes to
schedule a time.
-- Council Actions -- Dishong noted all three items were on the Consent Agenda and
were approved.
C. Industry Updates
Discussion: Briggs noted most everything in the industry has been quiet while the
Legislature is in session; will discuss legislative items later on agenda under item F.
Further discussion continued regarding coal and natural gas.
II. LEGISLATIVE REGULAR AGENDA:
(This is for specific action items considered by the Board – greater than $50,000 in value)
D. Review and possible action to approve the minutes from the regular GUS Board meeting held
on May 13, 2011. -- Sheila Mitchell
Discussion: None
Action: Motion by Young, seconded by Beach to approve the minutes from the regular
GUS Board meeting held on May 13, 2011.
Approved: 5-0-2 (Sattler, Lindsay absent)
E. Review of the updated City Council approved GUS Bylaws. -- Sheila Mitchell
Discussion: Chapman stated the Legal Department was asked by the City Manager to
work with the City Secretary's office to standardize all the City Board and Commissions
bylaws. Chapman noted Bylaws have been updated in form and to correspond with City
Ordinances for each Board, as well as reviewed and explained each section that was
revised. Chapman stated Board members could contact the Legal Department for any
additional questions.
Action: Motion by Beach, seconded by Yaeger to approve the City Council approved
GUS Bylaws.
Approved: 5-0-2 (Sattler, Lindsay absent)
III. STRATEGIC ISSUES:
F. Discussion of the 2011 Texas Legislative Session. -- Jim Briggs
Discussion: Briggs noted a couple of significant items -- Ogden bill in Senate, Moore in
House - relative to open meetings changes; what is and is not considered competitive,
what is and is not to be covered in Executive Session? This will not really change how
we handle our Executive Session items as we are open with information. The bill went
straight to the Governor's desk for approval. The second item that passed dealt with
roof-top solar and went straight to the Governor's desk. Some discussion continued on
this as there are a lot of specific parameters. A lot of legislation died in committee. A lot
of language was stripped from last minute legislation that had to do with public power.
On additional note regarding Industry updates: Tom Mason, Gener al Manager of LCRA
resigned effective July 1st, after 7 years with LCRA. The new General Manager has yet
to be named. Some further industry updates were discussed.
Motion by Young, seconded by Beach, to enter into Executive Session and that items G & H are
competitive matters to be discussed in Executive Session. Approved: 5 -0-2 (Sattler, Lindsay absent)
IV. RATES:
EXECUTIVE SESSION Called to order at 2:42PM
Sec.551.086 Competitive Matters
The GUS Board will go into Executive Session under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code to
discuss matters or take action on a "competitive matter" of the Energy Services Department as provided
under Section 551.086
G. Consideration and possible recommendation for adoption of revised Electric Utility
Connect and Developer Reimbursement fees. -- Glenn Dishong
H. Consideration and possible recommendation related to LCRA wholesale pricing and
contract cost of service implications to GUS as it relates to services under the 2016
contract. -- Jim Briggs
Motion by Beach, seconded by Young to return to Regular Session. Approved: 4-0-3 (Sattler, Lindsay,
Eason absent)
RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION Called to order at 4:17PM
I. Action from Executive Session.
Discussion: Regarding Item G -- No discussion.
Action: Motion by Young, seconded by Yaeger to recommend to Council to proceed with
the process for adoption of revised Electric Utility Connect and Developer
Reimbursement Fees.
Approved: 4-0-3 (Sattler, Lindsay, Eason absent)
Discussion: Regarding Item H -- No discussion.
Action: Motion by Beach, seconded by Yaeger to recommend to Council to receive
authorization for staff to approach members with like concerns to discuss issues
with LCRA related to Market Price Option.
Approved: 4-0-3 (Sattler, Lindsay, Eason absent)
ADJOURN
Motion by Beach, seconded by Yaeger to adjourn the meeting. Meeting adjour ned at 4:20PM
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 04:20 PM.
Approved : Attest:
_______________________ ________________________
John Nett - Chair Fred Beach - Secretary