HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 07.11.2005 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding.
Council resent: Go�ancll d�bsent:
Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry Carr, John !Patty Eason
Kirby, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver
Staff Present:
Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations; Patricia 'i
Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration;
j Laurie Brewer, Controller; Travis McLain, Airport Manager; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer;
%i Shirley Rinn, Administrative Assistant to City Manager; Robyn Rye, Administrative Assistant to Assistant
City Manager; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director
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Galled to order at 04:00 P
Mayor Nelon explained that the applicants would be allowed three minutes to make their presentation.
A Applicant Presentations and Discussion of Community/Social Services Funding Applications for FY05-06
Assistance League of Georgetown
Kathy Krause introduced the past president and Current Chair of Operation School Bell for the coming year
and Barbara Weider and explained that the League is a philanthropic, non-profit, volunteer organization
dedicated toward assisting those in need in the Georgetown area. She said Operation School Bell supplies
clothing and shoes and they are seeking funding to provide Payless Shoes vouchers for approximately
800-850 school children in GISD. She said all funds are totally used for children designated by the
counselors and nurses in the school district. She noted that part of the proceeds from their thrift shop also
goes towards Operation School Bell. Requesting $2,500.00
Bluebonnet Trails MHMR
Joy Dillman, Program Director for PRIDE Early Childhood Intervention Program for children from birth to 3
years with medical development delays due to prenatal drug or alcohol, genetic predisposition for autism, or
are in foster care due to abuse and neglect. She said they are asking for the funding from the City to assist
specifically with mental health problems of foster children. She said they also receive federal, and state
assistance. Requesting $3,000.00
CARTS
Donald Hill, Director of Field Operations, explained to Council that CARTS covers a nine -county area. He
said their request to the City is a small portion of the operating budget, saying they receive state, federal,
local, and county government support. He said CARTS provides charter trips, a bus station, and job corps
transportation, saying the drivers are trained in first aid and CPR. He said they provide door-to-door
operation for a small fee. He told Council that one vehicle costs them $60,000 annually for operation. He
noted that they are doing more in Sun City this year. Requesting $8,000.00
Family Elder Care
Not present at the Workshop. Requesting $10,000.00
Georgetown Community Clinic
Pete Perialas, CEO of the Clinic, told of the funding requested and received last year. He said the care
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provided by the Clinic a\ ages $121 per patient visit. He said the Clinic i. asking for $75,000 this year in
order to increase their capacity to serve, saying that $75,000 would cover 625 patient visits. He said they
will be opening a pediatric center across the street from the Clinic. He said they continue to experience
growing pains and are expecting 4,000+ visits from Georgetown residents this fiscal year. He said last year
they did receive FQHC Look -Alike status. Snell asked and Jack Hunnicutt said they are asking for the
funding for the totally uninsured patients. Requesting $75,000.00
Georgetown Community Service Center (Caring Place)
Council was told the Service Center (Caring Place) just celebrated their 20th anniversary of serving people
in the community with temporary crises by supplying assistance with food, rent, utilities, prescription
medicines, medical bills, or other similar expenses and also assist with temporary shelter or transitional
housing and minor home repairs. Snell asked and she responded about the United Way Rebuild Program
that was transferred into the Caring Place from the amount donated to United Way for a home repair
program. Council requested that she bring back the amount of funds requested specifically for the Rebuild
Program. Requesting $61,000.00
Georgetown Interfaith Caregivers
Executive Director Roger Heeren told Council that they are a non-profit organization that is an advocate for
seniors by providing services that help them remain independent. There are 105 volunteer drivers who also
offer their gas to help. Their expenses are an office, utilities, computers, and a paid employee. He said the
partnership with the City has helped them grow. He said their program is door through door, rather than
just curb to curb as with CARTS. Requesting $15,000.00
Georgetown Proiect
Executive Director, Barbara Pearce, said the Project started nine years ago, with the objective to strengthen
the community so that all children thrive. She said the activities of the Project are varied, such as from
recruiting 24 kids to go to a free Salvation Army Camp to writing grants for Safe Schools/Healthy Students
for the School District. She said the After School Action Program serves 350 kids, the Project helped to
pass the bond for a teen center, and assisted the Capital Area Boys and Girls Club to expand to a location
in Georgetown. She said they also provide support for parents, in their Bridges to Growth Program, where
they assisted 1900 familes in 2004, and 1200 in the first half of 2005. She the Youth Action Council,
involved in leadership and service, will hold a luncheon on October 24, to invite 50 adults and 50 youth to
find out how to get youth more connected in the community. She said substance abuse is a great problem
and through drug prevention grants they provide programs as protective factors. She said the City has
been instrumental in founding the Georgetown Project, and since 1997 the Project has received $254,000
from the City, but they also have returned in real dollars to the Police Department and Parks Department
over $540,000 for services. She said they are the only organization requesting to serve youth through
proactive prevention programs. Requesting $10,000.00
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Georgetown
Executive Director Carol Parsonage thanked Council for past support used to fund permit and impact fees
on the houses built in Georgetown. She said Habitat serves families that receive only 30 to 50 percent of
the median income. she said the homeowners partner with Habitat to work up to 500 hours in sweat equity
and take on a 20 -year home mortgage. The homeowners pay their own property taxes. She said in the last
six years, Habitat has built 14 homes. She said because the impact fees on the construction of homes in
the Old Mill Village will be double last year's fees, they will request double the amount they requested last
year from the City. Requesting $24,000.00
Literacy Council of Williamson County
Executive Director Gloria Cueva told Council the Literacy Council will celebrate 20 years in September of
serving thousands of Georgetown residents. She said the mission is to help adults increase literacy skills,
saying they are the Sole provider in the County year round to assist 85,000 who need help with literacy
skills. She said the amount they are requesting represents 1 % of the agency budget, and 3% of the
program budget. Requesting $4,500.00
Stonehaven Senior Center
Pat Schneider told the Council that the Center has been in operation for over 35 years. She said the only
funds received on a regular basis come from the Council, with no extra money from state or federal grants.
She said the hold fund raisers. She told Council that some people come to the Center from other cities,
such as Florence, Weir, and Hutto, but when asked by Smith if any of those other cities contribute, she
responded that Georgetown is the only city that contributes. Requesting $15,000.00
Williamson County and Cities Health District
Not present at the workshop. Requesting $64,535.00
Williamson County Crisis Center
Council was told that the Crisis Center is the sole provider for victims of family violence, sexual assault and
child abuse. Their services include emergency shelter, crisis intervention, legal advocacy, counseling,
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support groups, support, . housing and community education. Requesth,,� $24,000.00
Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities
Council was told that for 20+ years, WBCO has been in collaboration with Georgetown, being a community
action agency for Georgetown residents regarding Headstart, Early Headstart, senior nutrition programs,
outreach, rental assistance, and homeless assistance provided at neighborhood centers. Funding from the
City is being requested to continue to provide home -delivered and congregate meals to seniors from the
Madella Hilliard Neighborhood Center. There were questions about the utilities for the Madella Hilliard
Senior Center. Requesting $6,000.00 for Senior Nutrition/Meals on Wheels Program, in-kind value of
no -cost lease at Madella Hilliard, and utilities for Madella Hilliard and Mary Bailey Centers
B Presentation and discussion on revisions to the Fiscal and Budgetary Policy for the 2005/06 budget cycle --
Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration Budget Policy Review and Update
Rundell reviewed the City policy on how the City's resources are managed, saying the policy provides fiscal
and financial discipline and a positive financial condition for the City. She reviewed the policy areas,
including the changes this year. There were questions and comments from the Council. Snell asked for
an explanation of the Internal Service Fund at some point in the future.
C Council Calendar
- Monday, August 8, 4:00 p.m. 2005/06 Budget presented at regular Council Workshop
- Tuesday, August 9, 4:00 p.m. 2005/06 Budget, continued, if necessary, prior to 6:00 p.m. Council Meeting
- Wednesday, August 10, 2005/06 Budget, continued, if necessary
- Monday, August 22, 4:00 p.m. Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Rate presented at regular Council
Workshop
- Tuesday, August 23, 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing on 2005/06 Budget, prior to 6:00 p.m. Council Meeting
- Thursday, September 1, Special Council Meeting for First Reading of Budget Ordinances, approval of
GTEC Budget and related Transportation Improvement Plan, and approval of Georgetown Village Public
Improvement District #1 Budget
- Tuesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m., Second Reading of Budget Ordinances
5:27 p.m. -- recessed into Executive Session
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session that follows.
D Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney
1. Discussion and possible action regarding legal issues related to pending real estate contracts with Williamson County
for the sale of a 1.239 acre site consisting of Lots 1, 21 3 and 4 of Block 43; Lot 5 and a portion of Lots 3, 4, and 6 of
Block 42; and a portion of Forest Street (abandoned) of the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, and
0.004 acre (172 square feet) of land, more or less, being a portion of 8th Street, City of Georgetown, Williamson
County, Texas; and the purchase of Lots 1-8, Block 23, of the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
2. Discussion of legal issues related to to the City's annexation strategy with regard to voluntary and unilateral
annexations
3. Discussion and possible action regarding legal issues related to the acquisition of right of way for and the
construction of the proposed Southeast Arterial 1 and a connector road between SH 29 and Rivery Blvd (Hacia Los
Lobos) including a discussion of assessments
4. Discussion and possible action relating to assessments for improvements for SH 29
E Section 551.072 - Deliberations Regarding Real Property
1. Discussion and possible action regarding amendments to pending real estate contracts with Williamson County for
the sale of a 1.239 acre site consisting of Lots 1, 21 3 and 4 of Block 43; Lot 5 and a portion of Lots 3, 4, and 6 of
Block 42; and a portion of Forest Street (abandoned) of the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas, and
0.004 acre (172 square feet) of land, more or less, being a portion of 8th Street, City of Georgetown, Williamson
County, Texas; and the purchase of Lots 1-8, Block 23, of the City of Georgetown, Williamson County, Texas
2. Discussion and possible action regarding acquisition of right of way for the proposed Southeast Arterial 1 and a
connector road between SH 29 and Rivery Blvd (Hacia Los Lobos)
F Section 551.087 - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
Discussion and possible action relating to possible location of an airport museum in the City of Georgetown and potential
offers of financial or other incentives for such a business in the City
7:04 p.m. -- returned to Open Session and adjourned
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Sandra Lee