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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.25.2005 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Gary Nelon presiding. Council Present: ,Council Absent: Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Henry All Council Present Carr, John Kirby, Farley Snell, Ben Oliver Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations; Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney; Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary; Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration; Bobby Ray, Interim Director of Community Development; Mark Thomas, Economic Development Director; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information Officer; Mike Mayben, Energy Services Manager; Laurie Brewer, Controller Called to order at 04:00 PM A Discussion regarding the City of Georgetown's Annexation Policy, including an overview of Annexation issues, a review of the Annexation Priority Map, the Annexation Matrix, the Annexation Cost Benefit Analysis/Economic Model, and a discussion on a Council Annexation Statement and Policy -- Paul Brandenburg, City Manager Brandenburg opened with a brief history regarding the current annexation policy. He expressed the need to get better control over what is driving development and ensure that the annexation policy guides development. He spoke about Extra Territorial Jurisdiction agreements with Round Rock and Leander. He also spoke about the MUDS being formed at the same time that the City is preparing to grow it's own utility system. He said it is imperative that Georgetown conrol its own destiny to protect greenspace, and take advantage of water and wastewater infrastructure already extended. He introduced speaker, Susan Rocha. Rocha told Council she is an attorney in San Antonio who represents municipalities. She said unilateral annexation requires a 3 -year annexation plan. She spoke about negotiations with the landowners for service plan provision. She said if agreement is not reached, the Legislature now prescribes arbitration instead of going directly to court. She noted that the delivery of services within 2 1/2 years of the date of annexation, including police, fire, wastewater, street maintenance, utilities, parks, and swimming pools must be at least equivalent to what the area had been receiving prior to annexation. She mentioned that sometimes topography provides an occasional exception. Nelon spoke about surrounding cities having been able to "bank" 10% of their incorporated area, up to 30% and noted that some cities are saying that no service will be provided at inception of the annexation, but service will be negotiated once the development begins. Rocha suggested that there might be a 3rd party service provider involved in the negotiations. There were further comments and clarifications from the Council. Brandenburg demonstrated a map colored to show the areas where it would be advantageous to annex. There were questions and comments from the Council. Carls clarified current preferences regarding MUD's and developer negotiations. Council discussed options in various fictitious scenarios. Brandenburg emphasized that staff needs direction from Council at the Council Meeting on Tuesday, regarding areas of interest for annexation. City Council Meeting Minutes/April 25, 2005 Page 1 of 2 Pages Rundell explained the Annexation Cost Benefit Analysis/Economic Model and Impact Summary provided in the packet. Kirby expressed concern with the annexation policy process. B Presentation regarding Conservation Subdivisions and Direction to staff -- Bobby Ray, Interim Director of Planning & Development Services Ray distributed a handout and demonstrated, with a slide presentation, a review of the concepts and standards of conservation design from a previous workshop with Randall Arendt. He listed four steps in conservation design, which are: identification fo conservation areas; location of housing sites; alignment of streets and trails; and location of lot lines. He asked Council for direction and offered two implementation options: (1) required implementation and (2) voluntary implementation. There were questions and comments from the Council. It was determined by the Council that they would prefer to have an action item posted for a future meeting in order to receive further information and deliberate over the response. 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. C Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Pending or Threatened Litigation - Legal Advice Regarding Agenda Items and other Matters D Sec.551.072 Deliberation on Real Property - Discussion and possible action concerning the purchase of right of way and easements for improvements to SH29 E Sec.551.086 Public Power Utility Competitive Matters - Council consideration and possible action to approve a negotiated settlement with TXU for transition charges as related to SB7 F Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations - Discussion or deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations - Potential abatements and incentives for prospective downtown development projects 5:45 p.m. recessed to Executive Session 6:49 p.m. returned to Open Session The meeting was adjourned at 06:49 PM. City Council Meeting Minutes/April 25, 2005 Page 2 of 2 Pages Attest: u City Secretary Sandra Lee ivieenng vase �/ �), � f 40 Agenda Ttem No. cL3 C,�ggE STATE OF TEXASr`" CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON ) I' I reside at WHO ..2 am a member of the _ Lt F0 e> uca (City Council or name of City board, e committee or commission)of t City of Georgetown, and I hereby make this affidavit and on my oath state the following: "I, and/or a person or business entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code and/or Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, have a "substantial interest" in a business entity or in real property (as defined by Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 2.20.020.M of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) and/or an "economic interest" (as defined in Sec. 2.20.020.E of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) in the matter that is identified and described on the above -referenced agenda item. "I have a conflict of interest in the above -referenced agenda matter for the following reason(s): (check all that are applicable). A. "Substantial Interest" I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of 10% or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity, or have an ownership of 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity. I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity. more. I or a person related to me in the first or second degree received funds from the business entity in excess of 10% of my/his/her gross income for the previous year. value of $2,500 or I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an equitable or legal ownership or interest in real property with a fair market value of $2,500 or more. B. "Economic Interest" I or a person or entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances have a legal or equitable interest in real or personal property or a fiduciary obligation to such property or contractual right in such property that is more than minimal or insignificant and would be recognized by reasonable persons to have weight in deciding a case or an issue. Ce "Q.ther" s/ ��% For reasons other than those listed above, I have a conflict of interest (Please specify, e.g. Sec. 2.24.170 or other reason) dm -;r' 1 '" &�Ae -7 a r, - "Upon filing of this affidavit with the recording secretary and/or the City Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from all participation, discussion and voting involving the matter identified in the above -referenced age�K-qa item whatsoever. Further, Affiant sayeth not." Affiant's Sign Printed Name: BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared the above-named person who on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief. S this e;*.5 day of Notary Public in and for County of Williamson 200 of Texas THIS AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, IF AFFIANT HAS CHECKED ANY OF THE ITEMS UNDER SECTION "A" RELATING TO "SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST," A COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN. Conflict of Interest Affidavit Rev. 8/25/2004 COUNTY OF WILLIAMSON I iviccuu6 Laic f / � �j u a Agenda Item No. t;f, z 6t `. } CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT } reside at ` l13e, 4�!/e$ je ), am a member of the jar F0 0 , C t (City Council or name of City board, value committee or commission)of he City of Georgetown, and I hereby make this affidavit and on my oath state the following: "I, and/or a person or business entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 171 of the Local Government Code and/or Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances, have a "substantial interest" in a business entity or in real property (as defined by Chapter 171 of the Texas Local Government Code and Sec. 2.20.020.M of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) and/or an "economic interest" (as defined in Sec. 2.20.020.E of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances) in the matter that is identified and described on the above -referenced agenda item. "I have a conflict of interest in the above -referenced agenda matter for the following reason(s): (check all that are applicable). A "Substantial Interest" I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of 10% or more of the voting stock or shares of the business entity, or have an ownership of 10% or more of the fair market value of the business entity. I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an ownership of $15,000 or more of the fair market value of the business entity. more. I or a person related to me in the first or second degree received funds from the business entity in excess of 10% of my/his/her gross income for the previous year. value of $2,500 or I or a person related to me in the first or second degree have an equitable or legal ownership or interest in real property with a fair market value of $2,500 or more. B. "Economic Interest" I or a person or entity whose interest is imputed to me under Chapter 2.20 of the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances have a legal or equitable interest in real or personal property or a fiduciary obligation to such property or contractual right in such property that is more than minimal or insignificant and would be recognized by reasonable persons to have weight in deciding a case or an issue. co ,Other" For reasons other than those listed above, I have a conflict�)f interest (Please specify, e.g. Sec. 2.24.170 or other reason) ) ko; is a "Upon filing of this affidavit with the recording secretary and/or the City Secretary, I affirm that I will abstain from all participation, discussion and voting involving the matter identified in the above -referenced agenda item} whatsoever. Further, Affiant sayeth not." Affiant's Printed N Date: BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared the above-named person who on oath stated that the facts hereinabove stated are true to the best of his/her knowledge or belief. S SANDRAD,L # of Texas My Cow�&w ExOms JANUARY S, 2006 on this Mday of N Notary Public in and for the State of Texas County of Williamson THIS AFFIDAVIT SHALL BE KEPT WITH THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THIS MEETING, IF AFFIANT HAS CHECKED ANY OF THE ITEMS UNDER SECTION "A" RELATING TO "SUBSTANTIAL INTEREST," A COPY OF THIS AFFIDAVIT MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN. Conflict of Interest Affidavit Rev. 8/25/2004