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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 05.12.1998 CC-W&RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the above date with Mayor Leo Wood presiding. Council Present: 'Council Absent: Charles "Hors" Burson, Charlie Barton, None Ferd Tonn, Lee Bain, Shelley Davis, Shorty Valdez, Susan Hoyt Hart, Russell, Banks, Lee, Morgan, Briggs, Barry, Hesser, Hersh, Clanton, Browning, Morrow, Micki Rundell, Laurie Brewer, Laura Eix, Terry Jones, Don Rundell, Paul Pausewang, David Munk, Jim Babcock, Kim Shaw, Clyde von Rosenberg, Wendy Walsh, Lenny Welch imfnutes,� , . ............ Policy Development/Review Workshop A Mid Year Report for fiscal year 1997/98 -- Susan Morgan and Bob Hart Hart reviewed the status of the projects in each of the fourteen Century Plan Policy Plan Elements. Morgan told Council that the revenue is where they expected it to be. She reviewed the funding structures used by the City, showed Council the revenue levels at mid -year, and noted the compliance with approved budgeting policies. B Answer questions on Statutory Consent Agenda Items listed specifically below under the Regular Session that will begin no sooner than 6:00 p.m. (For questions only, no action to be taken until Regular Session.) Barton asked for clarification of Items 0 and P. Bain asked about future access requirements if the property in Item R is subdivided. Barry noted that shared driveways would be suggested should that become an issue. Bain clarified street widths in Item V. Hoyt asked about the general requirements for easements to contain electric and water lines. Executive Session C Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney D Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property E Sec.551.075 conference with employee City Council Meeting Minutes/. '_,/2`4%F Page 1 of 5 Pages Regular Session was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Action from Executive Session There was no action from Executive Session. G Mayor, Council, City Manager and staff comments and reports: Davis told Council of having attended a neighborhood meeting for the VISTA Program through the Georgetown Project. James Elliott of Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) to present PEC report and franchise payment Elliott presented a check in the amount of $23,807.45 to the Mayor as the first franchise payment for the newly -established franchise. Hart noted that this payment is retroactive to January 1, 1997, which was a part of the agreement. Elliott noted that PEC provides a 1-800 phone number for the convenience of their Georgetown customers. Wood presented a proclamation to Mr. and Mrs. Don Davidson and Mrs. Halydeir to honor Home Education Week. Wood presented a proclamation to Mr. Larry Hemenes, President of the Georgetown Chamber of Commerce, to honor Chamber of Commerce Week. H Citizens wishing to address the Council Lenny Welch of the Georgetown Convention and Visitors Bureau read a resolution of support for support of the County exposition center to be located in Georgetown. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, questioned why the City spends money on outside legal consulting. Ed Steiner, 409 W. 3rd Street, told Council that the neighbors near Blue Hole Park are concerned about the direction of the road going through the park, and asked Council to restrict parking from the east side of MILK Street during court sessions. Bain acknowledged the parking on both sides of MLK Street, and suggested that parking be restricted to one side of the street for the purpose of access by emergency vehicles. John Montgomery, 408 Sinuso Drive, speaking for the Downtown Georgetown Association, distributed a letter to Council regarding a proposed planning process to remedy the downtown parking problem, to provide visitor way -finding, and to assist the "people -flow" in the downtown area. I Consideration of approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 1998, and the Special Session of May 5, 1998 -- Sandra Lee J Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Dorsey Construction Corporation for the construction of Advance Gable Services facility through the Texas Capital Fund Grant Program -- Verna Browning K Consideration of a resolution authorizing submission of an application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for HOME Program funds to be used for owner occupied housing rehabilitation, and authorizing the City Manager to act as the City's authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the City's participation in the program -- Verna Browning L Consideration of a resolution authorizing the Mayor to approve the issuance of bonds by Georgetown City Council Meeting Minutes/, -/Z- /S Page 2 of 5 Pages Health Facilities Development Corporation for Wesleyan Homes, Inc. -- Bob Hart M Approve Letter of Understanding with Davis, Kinard & Co., P.C. to perform the independent audit of city accounts for fiscal year ended September 30, 1998 -- Susan Morgan and Bob Hart N Consideration of approval of award of bid from Odell Geer Construction Company, Inc. to construct the McCoy School Bus Lane in the amount of $66,285.20 -- Don Rundell and Jim Briggs O Consideration of approval of Amendment Number 13 to the contract between the City of Georgetown and Roming-Parker Associates, for engineering services to design the Austin Avenue water line replacement from 12th Street to 18th Street for the City of Georgetown's 1998 Texas Community Development Program -- Don Rundell and Jim Briggs P Consideration of a fee waiver for impact and engineering fees for water and wastewater services to the Ferretti and Davis properties located on Highway 81 North -- Don Rundell and Jim Briggs Q Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat of 18.19 acres in the Ephraim Evans Survey, to be known as Hewlett Subdivision, Section 1, located on the IH35 frontage road and Westinghouse Road, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and Wendy Walsh R Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan for 15.061 acres in the Ephraim Evans Survey, to be known as Hewlett Subdivision, Section 1, Lot 1, located on the IH35 frontage road and Westinghouse Road, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and Wendy Walsh S Consideration of a resolution to authorize a License to Encroach into the public utility easement located along the rear property line of Lot 3, Block E, Country Club Acres, located at 1100 Country Club Road -- Ed Barry and Jim Babcock T Consideration of waiving the Detailed Development Plan requirement for Toyah Point, Section Two Amended, Lot 2, also known as the Comfort Inn located at 1005 Leander Road -- Ed Barry and Jim Babcock U Consideration of a Revised Public Review Final Plat of 18.42 acres in the William Roberts Survey, to be known as The Reserve of Berry Creek, Section 1 D, located on Champions Drive, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and Kim Shaw V Consideration of a Public Review Final Plat for 43.03 acres in the John Sutherland Survey, to be known as The Woods of Fountainwood, Phase 1A, located on Diamond Trail, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Ed Barry and David Munk Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve the Consent Agenda. Approved 6-0. (Hoyt absent from the dais) Legislative Regular Agenda W Second Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 8.062 acres in the John Berry Survey, from A, Agricultural to C -2A - Restricted, Commercial First Height, or any more restrictive classification, located at the intersection of the IH35 frontage road and SH195 -- Ed Barry and Wendy Walsh Walsh read the caption only on second reading. Motion by Tonn, second by Burson to approve Ordinance No. 98-23. Approved 6-0. X Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Century Plan from Intensity Level Two to Intensity Level Three, for Resource Commercial Park, Lots 2 through 12, located on Market Street, east of the East IH35 Frontage Road -- Ed Barry and David Munk Munk read the caption only on second reading. Motion by Valdez, second by Bain to approved Ordinance No. 98-24. Approved 6-0. Y Second reading of an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of 257.289 acres in the Burrell Eaves, Frederick Foy, and Daniel Monroe Surveys, to be known as a Planned Unit Development of Sun City Council Meeting Minutes/ -`r# M>= = 4' Page 3 of 5 Pages City Georgetown Golf Course No. 2, Phase I, located on Sun City Boulevard -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg read the caption only on second reading. Motion by Barton, second by Tonn to approve Ordinance No. 98-25. Approved 6-0. Z Second Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone 257.289 acres in the Burrell Eaves, Frederick Foy, and Daniel Monroe Surveys, to be known as The Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown Golf Course No. 2, Phase I, from A, Agricultural to RP, Residential Planned Zoning, or any more restrictive district, located on Sun City Boulevard -- Ed Barry and Gary Warnock David Munk read the caption only on second reading. Motion by Tonn, second by Bain to approve Ordinance No. 98-26. Approved 6-0. AA Second reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 93-42 to reapportion the North/East IH35 frontage road assessment for San Gabriel Village -- Marianne Banks Banks read the caption only on second reading. Banks told Council there had been one insignificant change since the first reading, but it did not substantially change the ordinance. Motion by Valdez, second by Bain to approve Ordinance No. 98-27. Approved 6-0. BB Presentation and discussion of the draft Urban Design element of the Century Plan -- Ed Barry and Clyde von Rosenberg von Rosenberg explained to Council that the draft is a summary of the work done by the 16 -member, Council -appointed Working Group. He noted that the Group had developed five priorities for the Council to use in their proposed Budget Retreat at the end of the week. He said there would be another public meeting in approximately one month. Wood recognized Councilmembers Barton and Burson as having been ex -officio members of the Working Group. Barton introduced the 16 individuals who served on the Working Group. Ercel Brashear told Council that it is desired to accept development and respect property rights, while maintaining the unique character of Georgetown. Brashear and Clare Easley spoke of maintaining Georgetown's "Sense of Place" and asked Council to consider: regional storm water detention; standards for urban design in all public projects; adopting a "traditional neighborhood" development ordinance which would allow new forms of development; strengthening the standards for tree preservation; and an increasing the level of code enforcement. Barton thanked the individuals and reminded them that the finishing touches will need to be added once the Council has had time to review. CC Consideration of a fee waiver for building permit fees for the dugouts and announcer booth at Eagle Baseball Field for GISD and the Georgetown Baseball Booster Club -- Dave Hall and Shawn Enos Enos explained the request. Motion by Valdez, second by Barton to approve. Approved 6-0. DD First Reading of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Utility System Limited Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 1998 in an amount not to exceed $5,225,000 -- Susan Morgan and Bob Hart Morgan read the caption only on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Tonn, second by Davis to approve on first reading. EE First Reading of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue and Refunding Bonds, Series 1998A in an amount not to exceed $29,280,000; and Utility System Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 1998B in an amount not to exceed $2,480,000 -- Susan Morgan and Bob Hart Morgan read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Valdez, second by Tonn to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0. City Council Meeting Minutes/, ,=, -` p Page 4 of 5 Pages (Hoyt returned to the dais) FF Appointment of two members to the Library Advisory Board -- Leo Wood Motion by Valdez, second by Davis to approve the appointment of Rachel Logue and Joe Case to the Library Advisory Board. Approved 7-0. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 08:01 PM. Approved pT f` t Mayo`s Leo Wood City Council Meeting Minutes/5---/2- `p ' Page 5 of 5 Pages Attest.: `;' City Secretary Sandra Lee