HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 05.25.2004 CC-RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor
Gary Nelon presiding.
Council Presento I Council Absent.a
Patty Eason, Gabe Sansing, Doug Smith, Jack ;i All Council Present
Noble, John Kirby, Farley Snell, Mark Ramsey
Paul Brandenburg, City Manager; Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager; Jim Briggs, Assistant City
Manager for Utility Operations; Trish Carls, City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Micki Rundell,
Director of Finance and Administration; Randy Morrow, Director of Community Services; Anthony
Lincoln, Fire Chief; Mark Thomas, Director of Economic Development; Eric Lashley, Library Director;
Terry Jones, Purchasing Director; David Munk, City Engineer; Keith Hutchinson, Public Information
Officer
PolicyDevelopment/Review W• •r%
Call to order at 5:i ( •
Joint• •• with the Citizen :• • Committee
Yantis introduced Chuck Croslin and Bruce Holsher of Croslin and Associates, the consultants hired to
prepare drawings of the proposed facilities, who told Council that this was a three-phase effort. Croslin
described the first phase as the documentation of the existing buildings and gathering of needs from the
staff. He said the second phase was the design phase with preliminary concepts and elevations, and
detailed cost estimates. He said the third phase, which will occur after receiving preliminary approval, is the
refinement of the drawings. He said their scope included the Library, the Recreation Center and the
Community Center. He explained the drawings of the proposed facilities to the Council. There were
questions and comments from the Council.
Hartley Sappington, spokesperson for the Citizen Bond Committee, told Council the Committee has met
four times to review the concept plans and the Committee is recommending that two projects be financed
with certificates of obligation, those being the fire station and the fire administration area and the
Information Technology Offices. He said the Committee sees a strong need to re -do the Library. He said
the Committee recommends a $10 million cap on any budget submitted. He said the Committee is very
strong on combining a teen center with the remodeled recreation center, but the space should be used
during all periods of the day when the teens are not there, so it was determined that "seniors" could be
allowed to use the teen facility during the day. He said the recommendation for the Community Center is
for Option 1, with the old magnolia tree removed, to allow improved utilization of the facility. Sappington
asked for programming for the teen center.
Smith asked why space for community rooms is planned to be at the Library instead of at the Community
Center or the Recreation Center. Sappington said meeting rooms at the Library provide needed space for
educational aspects. Eason said, in the past she has felt using that room intrudes on the use of the Library.
Sappington responded that the architect can make it a compatible existance. Sansing suggested
community rooms in all three facilities. Brandenburg noted that the community rooms at the Library could
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be used separately from the Library and could be available during the evenings so civic groups could use
them. Yantis said, because of the large demand for community meeting spaces, there will be two additional
community rooms, one in the current library building and the other at the north end of the new parks
administration building that would have a separate kitchen and restroom facilities .
Mayor Nelon asked Sappington to explain the reason for funding the fire station and the information
technology spaces with certificates of obligation. Sappington said those two spaces need to be provided as
soon as possible and Smith added that those needs are not discretionary. Kirby suggested that competitive
bidding and alternative energy sources be included in the process. Sappington said the Committee is
considering the use of recyclable material and competitive bidding. Sansing recalled that he was a member
of the Green Building Association when he was a builder in Austin, and said he feels strongly about using
sustainable and renewable material sources. Smith asked if there is room for future expansion at the
proposed new location for the Library. Sappington said it was determined that the site should be built out
completely and the thought was that in the future there will be a need to add branch libraries. Yantis said
great thought went into the cost estimates of $10 million for the Library and $10 million for the Recreation
Center. Snell asked if each facility would be a separate ballot issue. Yantis confirmed that the actual
language of the ballot will be approved by the Council at a later date, but it is part of the Committee's
recommendation that there should be three separate items on the ballot.
Nelon asked and Yantis described the future timeline and activities of the Citizen Bond Committee. Yantis
said there is an action item on tonight's council agenda for Council to accept the recommendation from the
Committee. He said the Bond Committee will continue to work with Croslin and Associates to develop
public information documents and presentations. He said the Committee will educate the public over the
summer, and Council will call the election in September for November 2, 2004. He said on June 8, at the
next Council Meeting, Carol Polumbo, Bond Counsel from McCall, Parkhurst will do training for the Council,
Bond Committee, and staff regarding what can be said and done to educate the public regarding the bond
issues. Kirby, Noble, Yantis and Nelon commended the 17 -member Citizen Bond Committee.
5:45 p.m. -- recessed
B
Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Pending or Threatened Litigation
Brazos River Authority regarding Operations and Maintenance of the Stillhouse Raw Water Pipeline
- E.O. Sharp Butane Co., Inc. v. City of Georgetown, Texas, Cause No. A -04 -CA -299 -SS, in the United States District
Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
- Legal Advice Regarding Agenda items and other Matters
- Legal Issues Regarding Proposed Sale of Del Webb/Pulte "Northern Lands"
C
Sec.551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Potential abatements and incentives for prospective downtown development projects
D
Sec.551.086 competitive matters
- Consideration and recommendation for extension of the contract between McCord Engineering, and Georgetown Utility
Systems, to provide engineering services related to the planning, design, and review of the City's electric system
improvements, system construction, system expansion (due to development), and system mapping -- Michael W.
Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
E
Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of approximately one-half acre in connection with the
expansion of the Berry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Discussion and possible action regarding TxDOT's proposal to purchase City -owned property for SH 130 right-of-way --
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
F Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
G Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nelon led the Pledge.
H Comments from the dais
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Mayor Nelon welcomed the audience and gave a brief outline of meeting procedures.
I Announcements and Comments from City Manager
Brandenburg noted that he had distributed on the dais to the Council a letter from Williamson
County Elections Administrator, John Willingham, regarding the District 7 election.
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He announced that there will be a Veterans Memorial Service at Sun City on Monday, May 31, at
11:00 a.m. at the Veteran's Memorial Plaza.
J Public Wishing to Address Council
- Keith Peshak regarding "The Farley -Gabe incipiated metalic excessious kersplaticus" (regarding
Georgetown Airport)
Peshak said, in his opinion, the Airport Board is actually reducing safety at the airport.
- Jack Stroobandt regarding Proposition 13.
Stroobandt gave a history of the enactment of Proposition 13 by the State Legislature and outlined
the City Council's action regarding tax exemptions offered in place of Proposition 13. He
submitted petitions asking for a City Election on September 11, 2004, regarding Proposition 13.
Speaker, Don Padfield, gave comment on the presentation regarding Proposition 13 from Rudd
and Wisdom at the Council Workshop Monday night. He cited Exhibit A-3 that shows taxes paid
by citizens under 65 years of age. He said the table shows that for 30 years, the taxes would be
the same. He said that couldn't be true because people are turning 65 every year. He said buying
and selling the houses will create a new tax rate. He said those scenarios were not reflected in the
tables presented to the Council at the workshop.
K Action from Executive Session
Motion by Smith, second by Noble that the City Council retain the legal services of Brian Cassidy
of Locke Liddell & Sapp to represent the City in the preparation of a wholesale power contract with
LCRA and to negotiate with LCRA on behalf of the City regarding such contract. Approved 7-0.
Motion by Smith, second by Eason that the City Council approve the extension of the contract
between McCord Engineering to provide engineering services related to the planning, design, and
review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion, and
system mapping consistent with the terms presented and discussed in Executive Session.
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Smith, second by Kirby that the City Council authorize staff to take all necessary
actions to acquire the property for the new Berry Creek Lift Station on terms consistent with those
discussed in Executive Session. Approved 7-0.
Motion by Smith, second by Sansing that the City Council accept the good faith offer from the
Texas Turnpike Authority for the purchase of three parcels of City -owned property totaling
approximately 8.256 acres at the Dove Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant for the State Highway
130 project. Approved 7-0.
L Consideration of appointment of a canvassing team of councilmembers to canvass the results of the May
15, 2004 General Election — Mayor Gary Nelon
Motion by Sansing, second by Eason for Smith and Noble to canvass the election results. Approved 7-0.
Smith and Noble left the dais to review the results. Smith said he found 285 votes for Oliver, 278 votes for
Ramsey.
M Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution canvassing the votes for the May 15, 2004
General Election, declaring the results to be official — Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Motion by Kirby, second by Eason to approve the resolution and declare the results to be official.
Approved 7-0.
N Comments by outgoing Councilmembers Jack Noble of District 4 and Mark Ramsey of District 7
Ramsey said it was an interesting race and congratulated Ben Oliver. He said it was a privilege and honor
to serve on the Council. He said Georgetown has many growth opportunities and he encouraged the future
councils to work closely on economic development to broaden the tax base and help the citizens with the
taxes, protect the downtown, and to continue to improve and expand the fire and police departments. He
said he prays that God has his guiding hand on the Council.
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Noble thanked his wife, Gayle, staff, especially those that work behind the scenes, City Manager, City
Secretary, City Attorney, Council, and Mayor. He wished Carr and Oliver "God speed," offered his help if
they need it, and told the citizens and his constituents, in particular, that it has been a great honor to serve.
O Swearing in of new Councilmembers Doug Smith of District 3, Henry Carr of District 4, and Ben Oliver of
District 7 — Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Doug Smith, Henry Carr, and Ben Oliver were sworn to office by City Secretary, Sandra Lee.
P Comments from new Councilmembers Doug Smith of District 3, Henry Carr of District 4, and Ben Oliver of
District 7
Smith said he has enjoyed the past three years and there were occasional differences. He said he
is especially proud of the balanced budget and the adoption of the Unified Development Code. He
said he has no personal agenda and will do what he thinks is best for the people of Georgetown.
Carr thanked Noble for his service and for getting him involved as a volunteer. He thanked his
wife, Susan, AND Jack Noble, Gayle Noble, Jack Stroobandt, Henry Boecker, Jo Atkins, Col.
Atkins, Tom Crawford, Ed O'Rourke, and others who assisted him with his campaign. He said for
about three months he believed there would be competition so he campaigned and met his
constituents and his potential opponents. His goals will be to represent all parts of his district and
do what's right for the entire city and continue to manage growth.
Ben Oliver said this is a humbling experience for him to sit before the citizens of Georgeown. He
said he expects to serve his district and the City well. He thanked all who helped him. He said he
looks forward to working with the Council on what is best for Georgetown.
Q Comments from current Mayor Pro Tem, Doug Smith
Smith had no further comments.
R Consideration of election from the dais of a Mayor Pro Tem — Mayor Gary Nelon
Motion
by Eason, second by Carr to nominate
Smith for
another term as
Mayor Pro
Tem. Snell
said he
is a good Mayor Pro
Tem and
strongly
Secretary
supports
his nomination.
Approved
7-0.
S Swearing in of Mayor Pro Tem — Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Smith was sworn in by City Secretary, Sandra Lee.
T Consideration and possible action to approve the
minutes
of the
Council Workshop on Monday, May 10,
and the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday,
May 11,
2004
-- Sandra
rating schedule.
Lee, City
Secretary
U Consideration and possible action to approve a $12,000 grant for Kid City Summer Camp from the Rural
Capital Area Workforce Commission at no cost to the City --Traci Stengle, Special Services Superintendent
and Randy Morrow, Director of Communinty Services
V Consideration and possible action for an award of the annual bid for landscape maintenance at the
Georgetown Village PID -- Terry Jones, Purchasing Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
Snell noted
that
the best bid rating
schedule was missing from the council packet. He said It was provided
on the dais.
He
commended staff
for using that
rating schedule.
W Consideration for the renewal of the Fire Billing for Services contract with ICProcess.com -- Anthony
Lincoln, Fire Chief
Peshak said at the recent plane crash, the Fire Department had no foam and couldn't keep people away
from the crash site. He asked for the plan for stopping a fire if it were consuming an entire six city -block
area
X Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution appointing a Hearing Officer for a Joint Public
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Hearing to be held with respect to the issuance of Crawford Education Facilities Corporation Higher
Education Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A (Southwestern University Project) and Variable
Rate Demand Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B (Southwestern University Project) and
project financed thereby — Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Y Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special Assessment Lien against property
owned by Georgetown Railroad Company, Inc. and located at the southeast corner of Martin Luther King St.
and 7th Street -- Trish Carls, City Attorney
Z Consideration and possible action regarding the recommendation by the Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Board for the approval of an allocation of $2300.00 in Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to the
Williamson County Art Guild for promotion of Artwalk on the Square, as well as October as Texas Month of
the Arts -- Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Tourism Coordinator and Randy Morrow, Community
Services Director
Motion by Kirby, second by Sansing to approve the Consent Agenda in its entirety. Approved 7-0.
•. •
00 -1 Public Hearings and First Readings
1. First reading of an ordinance of the City of Georgetown renaming Timber Street as an extension
of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. -- Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief and Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
Brandenburg explained that Della Green, representing the TRG Association, had come forward at
a previous meeting, and she was asked to have the residents on Timber Street sign a petition
showing their approval of the name change. Shell read only the caption of the ordinance on first
reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter.
Speaker, Della Green, read a statement in Spanish and English, saying the majority of the
residents did not want to change the name of the street because of the inconvenience and
paperwork involved in notifying correspondents of the change. She said the TRG Association had
asked to change the name because MLK is the only street that has a different name when it
crosses SH29. She said there are 2 vacant houses, 8 residents against the change, one in favor,
and two neutral. She said on May 17, the TRG telephoned the residents and asked them if they
would allow the name to change, and most said they would, but changed their mind later. She
said the TRG was interested in helping the residents get the area cleaned up.
Speaker, Toni Roblez, said she doesn't want the name changed because it would be too much
trouble. She said her husband, who died two years ago, was raised on Timber Street and she
likes that name and wants to keep it as her address.
Speaker,
Sandra Orta, said the homes are
not
an
"eyesore," but the
neighborhood does need
attention.
She said she and her neighbors
do
not
want the street name
changed.
Speaker, Albino Rabadan, and his father, Alex Rabadan, said they have lived on Timber for 10
years and they worked hard to buy the home. He said they take pride in their neighborhood and
they and many of the neighbors do not want the name changed.
Snell said he would like to look into City policy for changing the name of a street. Shell said
Timber was changed to MLK back when the City had a different policy on addressing. He said the
new policy was adopted in 2000 because of the problems with the old policy. He said because the
two streets are separated by a major thoroughfare, it is not as much of an emergency service
issue. Snell asked if there are any other older streets that are not within policy. Shell said there
are some new realignments such as Shell Road and D. B. Woods Road and Booty's Crossing
Road and Lakeway, but because they are split at major intersections, it's not as much of a
problem.
Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to deny the ordinance. Approved 7-0.
AA Consideration and possible action to accept and acknowledge the recommendation of the Citizen Bond
Committee and to direct staff to proceed to develop public information materials for a planned November 2,
2004, Bond Election for city facilities -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
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Yantis noted this is a follow up to the workshop item. He read the recommendation from the Bond
Comittee. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to accept the recommendation from the Citizen Bond
Committee and direct staff to proceed. Carr asked about the qualifications for a certificate of obligation,
and Rundell said there is no maximum amount, just the general rule that it doesnt need to go to the voters
unless it would dramatically effect the tax rate or concern a decision to be made by the community. She
said usually, if it is necessary to ongoing operations, it is not taken to the voters. Oliver asked, and it was
confirmed that a librarian was included in the studies done for the Library. Carr asked if approving this item
is a commitment to list the three bonds separately on the ballot. Yantis said that decision would be made
when the Council orders the election. Approved 7-0.
BB Consideration of and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Interest to the Texas
Department of Transportation—Aviation Division requesting that the City of Georgetown be offered a grant
to construct and equip an Airtraffic Control Tower at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis McLain,
Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Mayor noted there were 28 people who signed
up to speak
on this
item. Yantis said the Airport Advisory
Board voted unanimously to recommend to the
Council that
a control
tower be provided by the FAA. He
recalled the last time this item had gone before
the Council,
with a
50-50 grant participation, saying now it is
a 90-10 funding opportunity through the FAA. He said FAA
would
provide personnel and operating costs
and it would be a much better arrangement for
the City this
time.
Airport Board Chair, Mark Dietz, said closing or moving the airport would be very expensive and is not likely
to happen very soon. He said the two issues of greatest concern are noise and safety. He told Council a
control tower provides a safety shield up to 25,000 feet over the city with positive control of the air traffic
coming in and leaving the Georgetown Airport. He said the Board has learned that the tower will not
increase the number of aircraft that will come to Georgetown, saying a tower would assist in lessening the
excess noise over the airport. He said the Airport Board studied the Chandler, Arizona and Grand Prairie
Airports and the studies show a tower did not increase the number of operations. He told Council the
expected cost is $1.2 million dollars and there is funding available at a 90-10 split, including $50,000 on
deposit from airshows and from Georgetown Pilots Association contributions.
Speaker, Penny Burt, suggested that Council avoid assuming a tower will be the solution to past errors in
land use planning. She said the tower will not correct past mistakes, will make Georgetown the defacto
regional airport, and will add controller and pilot communication errors. She quoted NTSB reports, citing
pilot error for many of the accidents.
Speaker, Elizabeth Hunter, said she thinks putting a tower here will make Georgetown become the Central
Texas Airport. She said she thinks the study is flawed and that she thinks the consultant said what he was
paid to say.
Speaker, Don Dison, said the most important thing the Council can do is ensure the citizens' safety. He
said no argument should ever override the eminent need to provide for the safety of all of the citizens. He
urged the Council to vote for the tower.
Speaker, Jack Stovall, professional pilot, told Council he operates 727's in uncontrolled airports all the time.
He said he was asked to read a letter from Andy Wright, one of the pilots who crashed on the runway. The
letter described Wright's injuries, and Wright said he and the other pilot are lucky to be alive. He said, in
his opinion, Georgetown needs a tower.
Speaker, Barry Gould, said he has a business here and flies out of the Airport every week. He said a tower
will provide safety for the pilots and the people on the ground. He said general aviation aircraft cannot see
above, behind, and below the cockpit, but a tower can do that for them.
Speaker, Kathyrn Heidemann, said she has lived here for 27 years and only recently noticed a problem with
the flight frequency. She said she thinks a tower will increase the traffic, and asked if the decision could be
delayed until the Airport Master Plan is completed.
Speaker, Don Allen, told Council he has been using a hangar at Georgetown Airport since December and
there have been many times when he couldn't see the other pilot he heard on the radio. He said a tower
would help that.
Speaker, Arnold Weider, told Council he is on the Airport Board and lives under the traffic pattern of the
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Airport. He said Georgetown is a fiduciary for the FAA National Airport System, and the Council represents
how the Airport should be maintained for the general public. He said the Airport is a gateway to the City for
visitors. He said air space management cannot be done locally, it must be done by the FAA. He said
Georgetown Airport is near some "vector" airways popularly used by pilots all over the state. He asked the
Council to approve the tower.
Speaker, Bill Eldridge, a chief flight instructor at the Airport, said he witnessed the mid-air collision on May
9, and it was a miracle that no one was killed. He said the accident could have been prevented if there
were a control tower. He said he sees close calls often due to the uncontrolled nature of the air traffic. He
said planes seldom need to be in the air space over Berry Creek or Serenada--only when needing to extend
their pattern due to the volume of the air traffic. He urged Council to vote for the control tower.
Speaker, Mike Alsup, said May 9 was a "wake up call" for the City, and he feels the City should be scared of
the increase in traffic at the airport. He said if the City accepts FAA money, the City will be obligated for
another 20 years. He said if the control tower is needed, the City needs to find a way to self fund it. He
said he thinks the Airport can support a tower by itself.
Speaker, John Bader, said he lives within three miles of the Airport and is a pilot. He said he supports a
tower at the Airport.
Speaker, Keith Peshak, said he tried to get the City Council and the Airport Board to visit the College
Station Airport Control Tower. He said they refused to go because they want to ignore the problems with a
control tower like that. He said the College Station Airport is for sale for $1 because the A & M University
System doesn't want to be responsible for the errors that occur at that airport.
Speaker, Howard Fomby, told Council he is a member of the Airport Board, and said he would like to clarify
the public record. He said the Board has spent two years studying the subject of a control tower, and there
would be another year before the construction would begin, so he doesn't think the City is acting hastily
regarding the decision on the tower. He said the study was "bought," but the consultant wasn't selected by
the Airport Board. He said Georgetown Airport is not a defacto airport, and the only thing that impacts
growth is whether hangar space is built to handle the growth. He told Council that he feels more than
adequate fire service is available, but noted that the fire chief would like to have a "crash" truck to provide
foam. He said he has learned that TXDOT will help fund a "crash" truck with a 90-10 split.
Speaker,
Gary
Onyett, said he opposes a control tower. He said the recent
accident was caused by pilot
error. He
said
he heard there won't be any FAA paid staff
after
hours or on
weekends.
8:55 p.m. -- recessed
9:07 p.m. -- resumed
Speaker, Beth Jenkins, said she has a business at the Airport and the $50,000 from the Georgetown Pilots
Association represents many years of her life. She said she has bought safety items for the Airport, and the
money from the last three air shows was designated by the Pilots Association to go toward the tower. She
said she could tell numerous stories about close calls. She said the FAA tower during the Airshow of 2002
was only there from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. She said she still does an airshow in Temple
and smaller proceeds come back to Georgetown for important items that are needed.
Speaker, Joe Minarovic, said he has lived for 20 years between the two runways and helped bring the Scott
and White helicopter to the Airport. He said that is "good noise" helping people in need. He said from his
office at the Airport, he can hear the medivac chopper take off, saying their objective is to accomplish the
quickest response possible. He said the way to support their quickest possible response would be to have
a tower. He said a tower would provide improved readiness for the helicopter by giving it priority clearance.
Speaker, Jim Schwertner, said he is on the Texas Aviation Advisory Board and the Site Selection
Committee for the Central Texa Aviation Airport. He said Georgetown is not on the list for the "big" airport.
He said maintenance for the tower and all personnel will be paid by the FAA. He asked the Council to
consider enhancing safety with a tower.
Morgan Vermer, from the audience, said he is in favor of the tower.
Chuck Fisher, from the audience, said he is in favor of the tower.
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Speaker, Don Pfiester, told Council he lives off the north end of the north runway and is on the Airport
Board. He said a little less than three years ago he came before the Council to ask that a control tower be
built. He said there is more need now than before. He said he witnessed the crash at the Airport. He said
the tower would not add 20 years to the obligation. He said the tower won't stop all accidents but will help
prevent mid-air collisions like the one on Mothers Day. He said the City needs to address the liability issue.
He said he doesn't think there will be many increases in operations. He said the tower will be staffed 16
hours each day, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week.
Speaker, Paul Smith, told Council he has lived here for five years. He said he is with the National Airport
Business Association which has 600 member corporations that operate 9500 aircraft. He said In Texas
there are 700 member companies with 760 aircraft. He said the site selection committee isn't considering
Georgetown for the Regional Airport. He told Council that towers provide aircraft separation and it will be
safer for everyone if there is a tower.
Mary Jane Kaylakie, from the audience, said she is in favor of the tower
Speaker, Chris Kaylakie, said he is a pilot for a regional airport and used to work as a flight instructor at
Georgetown Airport. He said the Airport generates revenue and should have a tower for the safety of those
who work there and live around it. He said the near misses he has witnessed have been at airports without
control towers.
Speaker, Wade Costellanos, told Council he works at Georgetown Airport and is a crew member of a B-25
kept at the Airport. He said the controller doesn't tell the pilots to take off, the controller gives them
clearance.
William Morse, from the audience, said he is a pilot and is in favor of the tower.
Bryan Madeley, had left the meeting.
Speaker, Ron Draeger, said the primary function of government is to provide for the safety of the citizens,
and by providing a tower at the airport, the City will greatly enhance the safety of the citizens. He asked
Council to support the request for the tower.
Speaker, Tim Sullivan, said three years ago he was opposed to the control tower because he thought it
would briing more traffic. He said more traffic came anyway. He said over the past three years, there may
even be a little less activity since Curry Aviation has gone to Temple.
Speaker, Tom Mulcahey, told Council he lives off of Runway 1- 8. He said he was an air traffic controller
and that controllers don't order an aircraft to do anything, they provide clearance for the aircraft's path. The
pilot's responsibility is to refuse to take off in any unsafe conditions. He said the controller's responsibility is
to separate the aircraft. He said he would prefer that aircraft at the Georgetown Airport have an extra set of
eyes with a control tower.
Snell asked whether other kinds of aircraft would be tempted to use our airport if there is a tower. McLain
said the kind of aircraft that come now are the only kind of aircraft that can use the airport due to the size of
the runways. Snell asked how a tower without radar can work at night when planes are coming in.
Mulcahey responded that the controller can provide local service only --what he can see with binoculars. He
said there is a distance in which the aircraft must be in radio contact.
Eason asked about the liability issue and whether the City's liability changes with a tower. Carls said she
would be glad to research with outside counsel. Eason also asked, if the City built the tower on its own, if
the City would have any authority equal to the FAA. Yantis said the City would probably not build a tower
that they couldn't staff.
Carr asked about warrants to qualify for having *a-tewer radar. He was told that the tower that is proposed
will be a "visual only" tower, saying radar would need to be justified by the FAA controllers that work the
tower. He was told that Killeen and the Army have a joint use agreement for a military tower with radar.
Carr also asked If anything more could be learned by waiting for the Master Plan to be complete. Yantis
said there would be nothing further from the consultant relative to the tower. He said the final steps in the
MasterPlan do not pertain to noise and safety. (*as corrected by Snell at the June 8, 2004 Council
Meeting.)
Smith asked if the tower funding comes from the FAA. Yantis said it is federal money through TXDOT.
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Smith asked if Georgetown is guaranteed the funding. Schwertner, from the audience, said right now the
money is available. Yantis said a grant application was authorized, and TXDOT said they will change the
percentage and send it back through for approval.
Oliver asked about the timeline. Yantis said once TXDOT receives the leiter of interest, they will submit it to
the FAA in July or early August, then once approved, advertise for bids.
Motion by Kirby, second by Sansing to move forward with the letter of interest for the tower. Smith said he
voted against it before, but the change of funding percentage and the presence of the Scott and White
helicopter, have changed his mind. Approved 7-0.
CC Discussion and possible action to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that would amend (in part) and repeal
(in part) Ordinance No. 2004-16, relating to amounts of Homestead Tax Exemptions for persons age 65
and older and disabled persons, and regarding the effect on the amounts of the Homestead Tax
Exemptions of an Election on or passage of a "Tax Freeze" -- Councilmember Farley Snell
Snell said he is now convinced that there is no way to prevent "double-dipping," but the timing is such if an
exemption is enacted, a subsequent election could be held. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to instruct
staff to prepare an ordinance which would have the effect of dealing with Ordinance 2004-16 by changing
the exemption back to $12,000, leaving in the $40,000 for the disabled, and removing all references to the
"freeze."
iV[otion by Oliver, second by Kirby to divide the motion. Denied 5-2. (Eason, Smith, Carr, Snell, Sansing
opposed) Smith said he thinks exemptions benefit the people who really need the assistance. He said
although he thinks there may be some possibility to "double -dip," he thinks an exemption is the prudent
approach. Sansing agreed with Smith. Kirby said he agreed, but said he wishes there were some kind of
"means" test for exemptions. Carr said the people in District 4 have a great interest in the exemptions and
their message is that the majority do not want a tax reduction by way of an exemption, but what they really
want is to utilize Proposition 13 that gives them some surety about their future tax bill. He said he would
support this new ordinance. it was clarified that the prier_ *previous ordinance puts the exemptions "back to
zero" as of 6:00 p.m. tonight when the petitions were submitted. *Snell noted that the certification of the
petitions and the calling of the election and the second reading of the ordinance will occur at the same
meeting. Carls explained that the sunset provision that was part of 2004-16 said, passed an ordinance
implementing the tax freeze, or called an election on the tax freeze, the exemptions would roll back to the
statutory minimum. She said she thought the election would have to be called by June 22 to make the
September election. Snell stated that if this ordinance is voted on before calling the election, it could go
into effect. (*as clarified as directed by Snell at the June 8, 2004 Council Meeting.)
Eason confirmed that if this ordinance passes
and there is
an election
and
Proposition 13 fails, there is still
a possibility that the exemptions can be
taken
up again at
any time by
the
Council.
Sansing called the question. Vote on the original motion: Approved 4-3 (Smith, Eason and Oliver
opposed)
Sansing left the meeting.
DD Discussion and possible action for the City to continue paying for the utilities (electric, drainage and
sanitation) at Grace Heritage Church in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement with the
Georgetown Heritage Society -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
Motion by Eason, second by Kirby to approve. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
EE Consideration and possible action on the Red Poppy Festival 2004 Report from Main Street Board and
support to continue the Red Poppy Festival in 2005 -- Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Tourism
Coordinator and Randy Morrow, Community Services Director
This item was deferred to the next Council agenda.
FF Consideration and possible action on a resolution expressing official intent to reimburse net costs for the
purchase of the Williamson County Appraisal District (WCAD) Building, not to exceed $450,000 with
proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later time -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
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Rundell explained the item, saying the tax rate impact is minimal, less than one cent. Carls read the
caption of the resolution. Motion by Eason, second by Snell to approve the resolution. Smith asked about
the current plans for the building. Yantis said the building will be evaluated by Chuck Croslin, of Croslin and
Associates, saying it will probably be used for the Information Technology Department, depending on the
result of the bond election to build a new library. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
GG Discussion and possible action to consider appointments of individuals to more than one
board/commission -- Mayor Gary Nelon
This item was deferred to the next Council Agenda by Nelon
HH Consideration and possible action on a Preliminary Plat of a Resubdivision of City of Georgetown, Block
24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24 Subdivision, located between Austin Avenue and Main Street, 4th
Street and 5th Street — Carla Benton, Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning
and Development Services
Benton explained the item, saying the plat for this subdivision is consistent with the Downtown Master Plan
and Downtown Overlay District. She said it will be reviewed by the Historic and Architectural Review
Commission, and that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended 7-0 to approve.
Jay Hailey, partner in the group that just bought the property, commended the Council for adopting the
Master Plan. He said he thinks this project will be a pilot to implement the Master Plan. He displayed the
drawings of the proposed project. Motion by Snell, second by Oliver Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
If Consideration and possible action on a Final Plat of a Resubdivision of Snyder Addition Revised, Block 50,
0.66 acres to be known as Jorgenson Subdivision, located at 16th and Olive Streets -- Carla Benton,
Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Benton explained the item, noted the Planning and Zoning Commission had voted 7-0 to approve, and told
Council that staff recommends approval. Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve. Approved 6-0.
(Sansing absent)
Jul Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 50.77 acres out of the J. Sutherland,
C. Joyner and GB Mayhall Surveys, to be known as Estates of Westlake, Phase 3, located along Highland
Spring Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations -- Carla Benton, Development Planner and
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Benton explained the item, including a variance for a 50 -foot right of way instead of 60 foot, noted that the
Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve, and told Council that staff recommends approval.
Motion by Carr, second by Smith to approve. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
KK Consideration and possible action to accept Phase 1 of the Downtown Master Plan Regional Water
Quality and Drainage Feasibility Studyand approval of a location of a regional Water Quality and
Detention facility — David Munk, Development Engineer and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
Munk noted a type -o correction for the summary, stating that participation in the drainage facility is $0.40
per square foot. He said this study gives information for regional water quality to allow the downtown
overlay district to develop to 95 percent impervious cover, which means an additional 2,354,000 square foot
of impervious cover can be added to the existing square footage. He said the overlay is divided into eight
existing drainage basins, saying five water quality ponds were analyzed. He said it has been determined
that the VFW Park and Main Street ponds would be the best solution. He said they would be constructed to
allow drainage within 72 hours. He said the preliminary estimate is $475,000, with additional expense for
conveyance improvements along Forest Street that will cost $500,000, saying those improvements could be
phased. He noted that TCEQ has said that conceptually, they would approve the plan. He said this should
be a time and expense savings for the developers. Motion by Smith, second by Kirby to accept Phase 1 of
the Study and approve the location of a regional water quality and detention facility. Carr confirmed that
some of the drainage will not actually make it to the ponds, the proposed ponds are "trade offs" that will be
accepted by TCEQ. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent) Yantis said this will come to Council for final
approval in the next fiscal year.
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LL Items Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems (GUS) Advisory Board
1. Consideration and possible action to approve the Bill of Sale, and Second Amendment relating to
the Water Service, Water Rights, and Facility Ownership Contract between the City of Georgetown
and Chisholm Trail Special Utility District -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Dishong explained the item. (Notion by Snell, second by Eason to approve. Approved 6-0.
(Sansing absent)
2. Consideration and possible action to award the bid from H. Deck Construction, for the 13th
Street Rehabilitation project, in the amount of $941,030.00 and a project budget of
$1,041,000.00 -- Tom Benz, System Engineering Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager
for Utility Operations
Benz explained the item. He said 10 contractors picked up the plans and the City received four
bids. He noted that the low bid was from H. Deck Construction. Motion by Smith, second by Carr
to approve. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
3. Consideration and recommendation for extension of the contract between McCord Engineering,
and Georgetown Utility Systems, to provide engineering services related to the planning, design,
and review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion
(due to development), and system mapping -- Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Briggs explained that this item was discussed in Executive Session. Motion by Eason, second by
Kirby to approve the extension of the contract. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
MM Item Forwarded from the Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the contract between the City of
Georgetown and Roming-Parker and Kasberg, L.L.P., in the amount of $120,000 for engineering services
related to the Rivery to Highway 29 Connector -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Miller explained the amendment is need in order to have the engineering done to complete the current
connector and begin on a future design to expand it to four lanes. Carr noted that GTEC had approved this
item unanimously. Motion by Carr, second by Kirby to approve the contract amendment. Approved 6-0.
(Sansing absent)
NN Second Readings
1. First Reading of an ordinance amending the 2003/04 Annual Operating Plan Element (Budget)
for various adjustments relating to staff additions, contracts and capital improvements -- Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
Carls explained that Items NN -land NN -2 need to be defferred due to incorrect posting.
2. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and
Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager
Carls explained that Items NN -1 and NN -2 need to be defferred due to incorrect posting.
00 Public Hearings and First Readings
1. First reading of an ordinance of the City of Georgetown renaming Timber Street as an extension
of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. -- Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief and Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
This item was considered earlier at the beginning of the Legislative Regular Agenda.
2. First reading of an ordinance of the City of Georgetown renaming a portion of D.B. Wood Road
to Cedar Breaks Road and naming an unnamed street "Lake Overlook Road" which will connect
the new section of D.B. Wood Road to the Corp of Engineers' property -- Clay Shell, Assistant Fire
Chief and Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
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Shell read only the caption on first reading, after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Motion by Kirby, second by Eason to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved
6-0. (Sansing absent)
3. First Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment to adopt the Overall
Transportation Plan as a new element of the Century Plan, Development Plan -- Ed Polasek,
Chief Long Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development
Services
Polasek read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. He explained the item, and Bob Shorter of Wilbur and Associates gave Council a brief
overview of the Plan, saying the Plan requires continued coordination with TXDOT and with the
County. Carr pointed out that GTEC and the Planning and Zoning Commission have both
approved this, including the five changes discussed by Shorter. Motion by Carr, second by Kirby
to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
4. Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 3.073 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, from IN, Industrial
District to C-3, General Commercial District located at 516 Leander Road — Bobby Ray, Chief
Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Ray explained the item, saying staff supports the application and the Planning and Zoning
Commission unanimously supported the rezoning request. The public hearing was opened at
10:52 p.m. There were no comments. The Public Hearing was closed at 10:52 p.m.
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 3.073 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, from IN,
Industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District located at 516 Leander Road — Bobby Ray,
Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development
Services
Ray read only the caption of the item on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the
City Charter. Motion by Eason, second by Smith to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
6. Public Hearing for a Rezoning from MF, Multifamily to OF, Office, for South San Gabriel Urban
Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic Drive — Bobby Ray, Chief Development
Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Ray explained the item and noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission had unanimously
approved. The Public Hearing was opened at 10:55 p.m. There were no comments. The Public
Hearing was closed at 10:55 p.m.
7. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning from MF, Multifamily to OF, Office, for South San
Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic Drive — Bobby Ray, Chief
Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements
of the City Charter. Motion by Smith, second by Carr to approve the ordinance on first reading.
Approved 6-0. (Sansing absent)
The meeting was adjourned at 10:58 PM.
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Attest:
City Secretary Sandra Lee
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, May 25,
Chambers, 101 E. 7th Street, at the northeast corner of Seventh and Main Streets, Georgetown, Texas.
if you need accommodations for a disability, please notify the city in advance.
An agenda packet, containing detailed information on the items listed below, is distributed to the Mayor,
Councilmembers, and the Georgetown Public Library no later than the Saturday preceding the council
meeting. The library's copy is available for public review•
Pisses Note; This City Counclt Meeting will be video taped live without editing and shown on the
local cable channel.
Policy Development/Review Workshop
Call to order at 50000 Pam%
A Joint Workshop with the Citizen Bond Committee
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.
B Sec.551.071: Consultation with Attorney
Pending or Threatened Litigation
- zos River Authority regarding Operations and Maintenance of the Stilihouse Raw Water Pipeline
Bra
_ Bra Sharp Butane Co., regarding
d City of Georgetown, Texas, Cause No. A -04 -CA -299 -SS, in the United States District
Court, Western District of Texas, Austin Division
- Legai Advice Regarding Agenda items and other Matters
- Legal Issues Regarding Proposed Sale of Del Webb/Pulte "Northern lands"
G Sec,551.087: Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Potential abatements and incentives for prospective downtown development projects
D Sec.551,086 competitive matters
- Consideration and recommendation for extension of the contract between McCord Engineering, and Georgetown Utility
Systems, to provide engineering services related to the planning, design, and review of the City's electric chaei W.
improvements, system construction, system expansion (due to development), and system mapping -
Mayben, Energy Services Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
E Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
- Consideration and possible action to authorize the acquisition of approximately one-half acre in connection with the
expansion of the Berry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
Discussion and possible action regarding TXD07s proposal to purchase City -owned property for SN 130 right-of-way --
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
Regular ession ®To begin no earlier than 7:04 P.M.
(Council may, at any time, recess the Regular Session to convene an Executive Session at the request of
the Mayor, a Councilmember, or the City Manager for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act,
Texas Government Code Chapter 551.)
City Council Agenda/May 25, 2004
Page 1 of 5 Pages
H Comments from the dais
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon
J Public Wishing to Address Council
Keith Peshak regarding "The Farley -Gabe incipiated metalic excessious kersplaticus" (regarding
Georgetown Airport)
- Jack Stroobandt regarding Proposition 13,
I. Action from Executive S0ssI0r`
L Consideration of appointment of a canvassing team of councilmembers to canvass the results of the May
15, 2004 General Election — Mayor Gary Nelon
M Consideration and possible
action to
be official®tution canvassing th-Sandra Lee City Sete tart'votes for the May 15, 2004
General Election, declaring the
N Comments by outgoing Councilmembers Jack Noble of District 4 and Dark Ramsey of district 7
O Swearing In of new Councilmembers Doug Smith of District 3, Henry Carr of District 4, and Ben Oliver of
District 7 — Sandra Lee, City Secretary
P Comments from new Councilmembers Doug Smith of District 3, Henry Carr of District 4, and Ben Oliver of
District 7
a Comments from current Mayor Pro Tem, Doug Smith
R Consideration of election from the dais of a Mayor Pro Tem — Mayor Gary Nelon
S Swearing in of Mayor Pro Tem — Sandra Lee, City Secretary
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that Council may act on with
one single vote. A councilmember may pull any item from the Consent Agenda in order that the council
discuss and act upon it individually as part of the Regular Agenda,
T Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes 1 f the Council
o anal WorkLees hop
pty Se rr ndry, , May 10,
and the Regular City Council Meeting of Tuesday, May1 2004
U Consideration and possible action to approve a $12,000 grant for Kid City summer Camp from the Rural
Capital Area Workforce Commission at no cost to the City --Traci Stengle, Special Services Superintendent
and Randy Morrow, Director of Communinty Services
V Consideration and possible action for an award of the annual bid for landscape maintenance at the
Georgetown Village PID Terry Jones, Purchasing Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
W Consideration for the renewal of the Fire Billing for services contract with 1CProcess.com -- Anthony
Lincoln, Fire Chief
X Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution appointing a Hearing Officer for a Joint Public
Hearing to be held with respect to the issuance of Crawford Education Facilities Corporation Higher
Education Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2004A (Southwestern University Project) and Variable
Rate Demand Higher Education Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B (Southwestern University Project) and
project financed thereby — Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
City Council Agenda/May 25, 2004
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Y Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Release of a Special Assessment Lien against property
owned by Georgetown Railroad Company, Inc. and located at the southeast corner of Martin Luther King St.
and 7th Street -- Trish Carls, City Attorney
Z Consideration and possible lion regarding the recommendation by the Convention and Visitors' Bureau
Board for the approval of an allocation of $2300.00 in hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds to the
Williamson County Art Guild for promotion of Artwalk on the Square, as well as October as Texas Month of
the Arts Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Tourism Coordinator and Randy Morrow, Community
Services Director
Legislative Regular Agenda
Council will individually consider and possibly take action on any or all of the follawing items:
AA Consideration and possible action to accept and acknowledge the recommendation of the Citizen Bond
Committee and to direct staff to proceed to develop public information materials for a planned November 2,
2004, Bond Election for city facilities -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
BB Consideration of and possible action to authorize the Mayor to sign a Letter of Interest to the Texas
Department of Transportation—Aviation Division requesting that the City of Georgetown be offered a grant
to construct and equip an Airtraffic Control Tower at the Georgetown Municipal Airport -- Travis McLain,
Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
CC Discussion and possible action to direct staff to prepare an ordinance that would amend (in part) and repeal
(in part) Ordinance No. 2004-16, relating to amounts of Homestead Tax Exemptions for persons age 65
and older and disabled persons, and regarding the effect on the amounts of the Homestead Tax
Exemptions of an Election on or passage of a "Tax Freeze" -- Councilmember Farley Snell
DD Discussion and possible action for the City to continue paying for the utilities (electric, drainage and
sanitation) at Grace Heritage Church in accordance with the terms of the lease agreement with the
Georgetown Heritage Society -- Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager
eet
EE Consideration and possible actionon
Festival in 2005 Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Mestival 2004 Report from Main anager a d Tourism
oard and
support to continue the Red Poppy
Coordinator and Randy Morrow, Community Services Director
st
FF Consideration and possible action on a resolution expressing official intent to not to exceed net co is 04 for he
purchase of the Williamson County Appraisal District (WOAD) Building,
wh
proceeds from bonds that will be issued at a later time -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration
GG Discussion and possible action to consider appointments of individuals to more than one
board/commission -- Mayor Gary Neion
ty
HH Consideration and possible action on aSubdivision, minary Plat of a located between'vision of Aust n Ave`nuef andoMainoStreet' 4t
ock
24, Lots 1-8, to be known as Block 24
Street and 5th Street — Carla Benton, Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning
and Development Services
it Consideration and possible action on a Final plat of a Resubdivision of Snyder Addition Revised, Block 50,
0.66 acres to be known as Jorgenson Subdivision, located at 16th and Olive Streets -- Carla Benton,
Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
JJ Consideration and possible action on a Public Review Final Plat of 50.77 acres
c s3t of
a Sutherland,
Highland
C. Joyner and GB Mayhall Surveys, to be known as Estates of Westlake,
Phase Spring Lane, with a variance to the Subdivision Regulations -- Carla Benton, Development Planner and
Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
lan Regional
KK Consideration and possible action to accept Phase va��# aeloca�on of a egionalntown Mater PWater Quality and Water
Quality and Drainage FeasibilityStudy and app
City Council Agenda/May 25, 2004
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Detention facility— David Munk, Development Engineer and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and
Development Services
LL items Forwarded from the Georgetown Utility Systems he (GUS)
l of Sale, isor and Boardecond Amendment relating to
1. Consideration and possible action to app
the Water Service, Water Rights, and Facility Ownership Contract between the City of Georgetown
and Chisholm Trail Special Utility District -- Glenn Dishong, Water Services Manager and Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
2. Consideration and possible action to award the bid from H. Deck Construction, for the 13th
Street Rehabilitation project, in the amount of $841,030.00 and a project budget of
$1,041,000.00 -- Tom Benz, System Engineering Manager and Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager
for Utility Operations
3, Consideration and recommendation for extension of the contract between McCord Engineering,
and Georgetown Utility Systems, to provide engineering services related to the planning, design,
and review of the City's electric system improvements, system construction, system expansion
(due to development), and system mapping -- Michael W. Mayben, Energy Services Manager and
Jim Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
MM item Forwarded from the Georgetown 'transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC)
Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to the contract between the City of
Georgetown and Roming-Parker and Kasberg, L.L.P., in the amount of $120,000 for engineering services
related to the Rivery to Highway 29 Connector -- Mark Miller, Transportation Services Manager and Jim
Briggs, Assistant City Manager for Utility Operations
NN Second Readings
1, First Reading of an ordinance amending the 2003104 Annual Operating Plan Element (Budget)
for various adjustments relating to staff additions, contracts and capital improvements -- Micki
Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration
2. First Reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and
Departments" of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances -- Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and
Administration and Paul Brandenburg, City Manager
00 Public Hearings and First Readings
1. First reading of an ordinance of the City of Georgetown renaming Timber Street as an extension
of Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. -- Clay Sheii, Assistant Fire Chief and Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
24 First reading of an ordinance of the City of Georgetown renaming a portion of D.B. Wood Road
to Cedar Breaks Road and naming an unnamed street "Lake Overlook Road" which will connect
the new section of D.B. Wood Road to the Corp of Engineers' property Clay Shell, Assistant Fire
Chief and Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief
3, First Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment to adopt the Overall
Transportation -
ury Plan,
Chief Lo gRange Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and ment l Development ek
Services
4. Public Hearing for a Rezoning of 3.073 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, from IN, Industrial
District to C-3, General Commercial District located at 516 Leander Road - Bobby Ray, Chief
Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
5. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 3.073 acres in the C. Stubblefield Survey, from IN,
industrial District to C-3, General Commercial District located at 516 Leander Road — Bobby Ray,
Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development
Services
6, Public Hearing for a Rezoning from MF, Multifamily to OF,
Office, for South San Gabriel Urban
Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic Drive — Bobby Ray, Chief Development
Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
City Council Agenda/May 25, 2004
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74 First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning from MF, Multifamily to OF,
Office, for South San
Gabriel Urban Renewal, Block C, Lot 1 (part of), located at 1301 Scenic Drive - Bobby Ray, Chief
Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services
1, Sandra Lee, City Secretary for the City of Georgetown, Texas, do hereby certify that this Notice of
Meeting was posted at City Haiti 1 3 E. 8th Street, a place readily accessible to the general public at all
times, on t,he c�St day of % , 2004, at.:''` A O'er and remained so posted for at
least 72 g6Atinuous hours p ece in( the e uled time of said meeting.
Lee, City Secretary
City Council Agenda/May 25, 2004
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