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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 02.03.2012 CC-SMinutes of the Meeting of the Governing Body of the City of Georgetown, Texas Friday, February 3, 2012 The City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Special Session on the above date with Mayor George Garver presiding. Council Present: Council Absent: George Garver, Patty Eason, Danny Meigs, Troy Hellmann, Bill Sattler, Pat Berryman, Tommy Rachael Jonrowe Gonzalez Staff Present: Rachel Saucier, Assistant City Secretary - - --------------- -- --- -'— - --- -- Minutes Regular Session - To begin no earlier than 01:00 PM (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.) m ImamiTilamm Discussion and review of applicants for positions on City Boards and Commissions Garver called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm. Garver suggested Council review the list of appointees from the previous meeting and review any outstanding vacancies. Garver noted Meigs and Eason are present. Garver discussed the Airport Advisory Board. He suggested that any Chairs should have a history on the Board as opposed to a new member. Jonrowe joined the meeting at 3:04 pm. Meigs agreed with the tentative appointees to the Airport Advisory Board. Garver noted that the Chair is vacant, and Williams is a respected member. Saucier identified that Williams is the senior member on the Board. Council deliberated about the Chair. Garver asked Saucier to follow up with Staff regarding the Chair. City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 1 of 4 Pages Garver introduced the Animal Shelter Advisory Board. Garver asked and Eason responded that Simpson is a quality member. Eason discussed the term limits for members, and recommended moving forward with Simpson as Chair. Garver asked and Eason responded that the remaining applicants will complete a quality Board. Garver noted the Arts and Culture Advisory Board is currently Chaired by Baker. Council agreed to reappoint Baker as Chair. Garver reviewed the applicants and Council agreed with the new roster. Garver introduced the Building Standards Commission appointees and noted Krause is the continuing member. He suggested and Council agreed that Krause is the recommended Chair. Eason asked and Saucier confirmed that Greenberg is willing to join Building Standards. Garver introduced the Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board and noted that Gipson is currently serving as Chair. Garver added that Gipson has done a good job and Meigs concurred. Council deliberated about the membership and agreed on the appointees. Garver introduced the Economic Development Advisory Board. Garver noted a conversation with Mark Thomas regarding an upcoming report on the history and responsibilities of the Board. Garver anticipated dissolution of the Board, and he suggested holding off on appointments. Eason suggested and Jonrowe agreed that Council should consider adding membership to the 4A Economic Development Corporation. Saucier suggested researching city and state law to identify how to add members. Council agreed that two additional members should be added. Jonrowe and Eason suggested inviting the Economic Development Advisory Board members to apply for the new positions, and Meigs agreed based on the great interest in economic development. Council deliberated about adding seats and recruiting quality members. Garver introduced the 4A Economic Development Corporation. Council deliberated about the membership. Garver suggested and Meigs agreed that more citizens would be an asset to this Corporation. Jonrowe and Eason concurred. Jonrowe noted that Berryman could continue as President without challenge. Garver introduced the General Government and Finance Subcommittee and suggested additional citizen members should be included. Eason agreed. Meigs commented that this Board works quite well. Garver noted that this Subcommittee was originally created for Council to have an environment to learn and discuss certain issues with the ability to come back to the whole Council with a better understanding of the financial issues. He commented that the citizen component of this Subcommittee has provided a platform for a better understanding of the City and its financial operations. Meigs added that the citizens are quality members. Garver continued that this Subcommittee offers additional insight and transparency into the City's decision making process, and Meigs agreed. Meigs and Eason agreed that this Subcommittee is a great opportunity for citizens with the right expertise. Council deliberated on the process of identifying candidates for this Subcommittee. Garver suggested and Council agreed to City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 2 of 4 Pages recommend adding two more citizen seats to start during the 2013 appointment process. Garver introduced the Transportation Advisory Board. Garver suggested Meigs could serve as Chair. Saucier noted the former Chair's tenure ended. Council deliberated about the membership and Chair. Meigs commented that Maples would be a quality Chair and asked Saucier to confirm Maples acceptance. Council discussed term limits and membership on the Boards from a historical perspective. Council deliberated about Council membership on the Boards and Commissions. Garver introduced the Transportation Enhancement Corporation, 4B, and he indicated that they elect their own Chair. He reviewed the appointees. Jonrowe asked and Saucier confirmed that Martinez accepted the nomination. Eason asked and Meigs confirmed that Connor was happy to join 4B. Garver commented on the membership of the Utility System Advisory Board. He suggested Nett continue as Chair and Council agreed. Garver introduced the Historic and Architectural Review Commission and he inquired about Chair Rapp. Saucier added that Rapp has one year left on her term. Garver commented that Rapp has great knowledge and energy as a business owner and contributor to the Commission. Garver introduced the Housing Advisory Board and noted the reappointments as well as Mullikin and Sauthier as the new appointees. Garver noted that Todd serves as the Chair and also on the membership of the Housing Authority. Council confirmed the recommendations for membership and Todd as Chair. Garver discussed the Library Advisory Board. He noted the current Chair is Sensabaugh. Garver asked and Council confirmed that Sensabaugh continue as Chair. Garver introduced the Main Street Advisory Board recommended appointees. He added that Jimenez is the current Chair, and Council confirmed that she continue. Garver introduced the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. He noted that Dance has served as Chair but requested to step down while remaining on the Board. Garver asked and Council confirmed the recommendation for Hesser to serve as Chair. Garver introduced the Planning and Zoning Commission. He said Brashear has been serving as the Chair and Council confirmed the membership and reappointment of Brashear as Chair. Garver introduced the Zoning Board of Adjustment. He noted that Elliott has tenure on City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 3 of 4 Pages the Board and recommended Elliott as Chair. Council confirmed the recommendations for membership and the Elliott as Chair. Garver reviewed appointees to the Housing Authority. Council deliberated about filling the remaining vacancies. Council suggested continuing advertising for candidates with the specified eligibility. Garver informed Council that the list of recommended appointees will be placed on the next Council agenda for action. Garver adjourned the meeting at 4:05 pm. ;Ap4prd Mayor G96rge Garver City Council Meeting Minutes/ Page 4 of 4 Pages ---- ------ - Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 04:05 PM. Attest: L R��qZ City Secretary Rachel Saucier,