HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 09.28.1999 CC-W&RThe City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, met in Regular Session on the
above date with Mayor MaryEllen Kersch presiding.
Council Present: :Council Absent:
Charles "Ross" Burson, Charlie Barton, All Council present
Ferd Tonn, Lee Bain, Shorty Valdez,
Susan Hoyt, Clark Lyda
Staff resent:
Bob Hart, City Manager; George Russell, Assistant City Manager; Art Rodriguez,
Assistant City Attorney; Sandra Lee, City Secretary; Susan Morgan, Director of
Finance and Administration; Verna Browning, Director of Community Services; Jim
Briggs, Director of Community Owned Utilities; Pablo Holguin, Director of Employee
and Organizational Services; Larry Hesser, Chief of Police; Ed Barry, Chief of
Development Services; Tom Yantis, Director of Information Resources; Randy Morrow,
Director of Parks and Recreation; Clyde von Rosenberg, Chief Long -Term Planner;
Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director; Micki Rundell, Accounting Director; Laurie
Brewer, Senior Accountant; Kevin Stofle, Administrative Lieutenant; Don Rundell, City
Engineer; Adriana Sigala, Human Resources Director; Karen Frost, Administrative
Assistant to Development Services; Tom Bolt, Building Plan Reviewer; Jim Babcock,
Development Technician; Travis McLain, Airport Director; Shirley Rinn, Administrative
Assistant to the Assistant City Manager, and Terry Jones, Purchasing Director
Called to order at 5:34 p.m.
A Report from the Interim Urban Design Task Force -- Charlie Barton and Clark Lyda
Barton noted that the Task Force met on September 22nd. He reported that the Task Force is on schedule
to have a recommendation back to the Council at a Special Workshop on October 19.
Discussion of the suspended Manufactured Housing regulations -- Clyde von Rosenberg - This item was
deferred to the October 26 Council Meeting.
C Overview of Proposed Budget Amendments -- Charles "Noss" Burson and Clark Lyda
Burson requested that the following items be deleted: $30,000 for the shotgun house, $3,600 as a
contribution to the Clean Air Force, $5,000 for equipment to televise the council meetings on the local cable
station; $2,400 for Government 10, for a total of $41,000 to be deleted. He asked that the following item to
be added: Increase of $10,000 for a total of $20,000 for the Cooper Elementary School playground. He
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also asked that the Council approve the hiring of all facilitators, consultants, and trainers and out-of-state
travel by staff.
Lyda distributed a revised amendment proposal to the Council. He requested the following amendments to
the Budget:
Remove the Council Budget from the City Manager's Division
Fund the Georgetown Industrial Foundation at its 98-99 funding level for six months with the next
six months at the 99-00 proposed level subject to completion and review of a performance review and
alternative methodology by the Council within six months.
- Fund the Convention and Visitors Bureau at its 98-99 99-00 (as corrected by Lyda at the October
12 Council Meeting) funding level for six months with the next six months at the 99-00 proposed level
subject to completion and review of a performance review and alternative methodology by the Council
within six months.
Fund the social service contracts and non-profit contracts for the whole year subject to completion,
public review, and Council approval of specific policies about the City's funding of those organizations.
Fund the Rivery Bridge and Country Club Road renovation, with assurance that the deVe!GPR;eRt
balance of the road will be built concurrently (as corrected by Lyda at the October 12
Council Meeting).
Fund vehicle and credit cards subject to written use policies and audit provisions in place within six
months of funding. . (as corrected by Lyda at
the October 12 Council Meeting).
Fund the Capitol Improvement Projects subject to review and approval of a written project
management documentation and funding policy and procedure manual relating to contract administration
within one month of now.
Regular Session ® To convene Executive Session (Council reserves the right to convene into
Executive Session at any time during the meeting regarding any agenda item.)
Called to order at 6:55 p.m.
Executive Session
D Sec.551.071 consultation with attorney
E Sec.551.072 deliberation on real property
Regular Session
Called to order at 7:32 p.m.
F Action from Executive Session
Motion by Hoyt, second by Bain to approve a settlement with three downstream landowners who have
requested a contested case hearing regarding the Pecan Branch Wastewater Treatment Plant permit,
authorizing the Mayor to execute settlement documents and directing staff to place an item on the October
12, 1999, Council Meeting to ratify said agreement. Approved 7-0.
G Mayor, Council, City Manager, and staff comments and reports
Mayor said it would be necessary to postpone until November having advisory boards attend the council
workshops and asked for suggestions as to which boards to invite. Planning and Zoning Commission and
Parks and Recreation Board were suggested to be invited.
Barton and Bain noted they would not be in attendance on October 12.
Hoyt said she attended the TRACS Meeting today and told the Council that the Williamson County grant for
restoration of the bridge and trails passed Committee.
- Presentation of 1999/2000 Teen Court Attorneys
Hart introduced Patricia Rinehart, Assistant Coordinator with the Teen Court Program. She told
Council that the Teen Court Program is now in its 7th year. She said it is a special court that hears Class C
Misdemeanors on juvenile offenses. She introduced the teen attorneys that were chosen through an
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interview process. In attendance were: Kristin Cerda, Giovanni Bennett, James Vest, Christopher
Pausewang, Weston Holmstrom, Amanda Nahay, Lynn Mosqueda, Ron Mendoza, Tanya Stone, Troy
Wiede, Valerie Ballenger, Blakely Unruh, and Stephanie Olofson. Not able to attend were: Tarah Barley,
Margarita Gomez, and Katie McIntyre. Municipal Judge Don Higginbotham administered the Teen Court
Creed.
7:42 p.m. recessed - 7:57 p.m. resumed
H Citizens wishing to address the Council
Anita Smith -Etheridge, 1100 Leander Road, recalled that Mayor Wood had previously told the community
that the City would give the "shotgun" house to the Citizens Memorial Association (CMA). She said the
house is important to the African-American citizens to be used as a heritage museum. She said the CMA
has received a memo from Councilmember Lyda and that they agree with most of his proposals concerning
the "shotgun" house.
Della Green, 1901 Vine Street, asked Council not to remove the $30,000 for the shotgun house. She
asked Council why it has taken four years for this funding to be put in the Budget.
Sharon Webster, attorney for the CMR, noted that they have been meeting with Councilmember Lyda in
the effort to secure funds for the renovation of the "shotgun" house. She said she is still in the process of
negotiating the lease agreement with the City. She said the CMA will contribute some funds and some
in-kind services, and they are requesting the $30,000 in total with $15,000 for this year and $15,000 for next
year.
Lu Juana Zane, Regent with the Daniel Coleman Chapter of Daughters of the American Ramis
Revolution*, presented a plaque of appreciation to the Mayor. (*as corrected by Mayor Kersch at the
October 12, 1999 Council Meeting)
William P. Mulock, 3021 Addie Lane, asked if striping of the roads, specifically Williams Drive and Austin
Avenue, is included in the budget. Hart replied that those are state roadways. Mulock suggested Hart
should contact the State and make sure those roads get striped.
Curtis Herring, 709 Serenada Drive, asked what is being done to stop the sewer odor from the wastewater
line that runs through his neighborhood to Sun City. Barton said he has been there and has smelled the
foul odor. Barton said the problem is being worked on and he will make sure that something is done.
Dennis Hall, 707 Serenada Drive, told Council the smell is horrible. He said he thinks there is a simple
solution and asked Council to make sure that it is remedied soon.
Frances Mason, 708 Serenada, said the odor has occurred for more than two years and talked to Council
about "turquoise smoke stacks" that were put on the telephone poles to attempt to mitigate the odor, and
asked that Council do something soon.
Matt Potter, 800 Bosque Trail, distributed a letter to the Councilmembers and told Council that he is a
member of the group known as "Take Back Our Skies of Georgetown." He told Council that he believes
that certain members of the Airport Advisory Board had possibly acted illegally by withholding pertinent
facts from the public regarding the airport. He asked that the current construction at the Airport be stopped.
Statutory Consent Agenda
Mayor announced that Items K and L would be moved to the Regular Agenda
I Consideration of approval of the minutes for the Regular Council Meeting on September 14, 1999 --
Sandra Lee
Mayor noted a correction to the minutes, noting that she thought there was a type -o on page 8, Item 1,
saying "RS" should be changed to "RM."
Lyda made two corrections to the minutes, noting that Item L should read: "was included in the total
estimated bridge costs of $3.4 million" instead of "paid for with development fees" and Item DD should read:
"prior to consideration of the Development Agreement" instead of "prior to the construction of the road."
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J Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan of City of Georgetown, Block 49, being the east 20 feet of
the west part of Lot 1, for retail use, located at 306 W. 8th Street, with Variances to the Zoning Ordinance
-- Tom Balt and Ed Barry
K Consideration of a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 9, Block 2, Lot 38, located at 106 Winecup Way -- Chris Stewart
and Ed Barry
L Consideration of a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 7, Block 5, Lot 133, located at 140 Crepe Myrtle Lane -- Chris
Stewart and Ed Barry
M Consideration of a Development Agreement with Janie Corporation and Mike Lynch Austin Automotive,
L.L.C. DBA Ramey Chrysler Plymouth Dodge Jeep Eagle Dealership -- Tom Bolt and Ed Barry
N Consideration of a Detailed Development Plan of Dennis P. McCoy Subdivision, Block B, Lot 1, to be
known as Ramey Chrysler/Dodge Dealership, with Variances to the Subdivision Regulations -- Tom Bolt
and Ed Barry
O Consideration of a resolution accepting the request of the property owners of 1150.3442 acres
included in the Escalera Ranch Concept Plan, to be voluntarily included within the Extraterritorial
Jurisdiction of the City of Georgetown -- Jim Babcock and Ed Barry
Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items K and L that were
moved to the Regular Agenda and with the corrections made to the minutes as spoken by Lyda and Kersch.
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
K Consideration of a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 9, Block 2, Lot 38, located at 106 Winecup Way -- Chris Stewart
and Ed Barry
Stewart noted that the ordinance prohibits impervious cover in the rear yard setback and staff recommends
denial due to not being able to document a hardship. He stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission
and staff both recommend denial. Burson suggested allowing the variance. Barton said Todd Jansen of
Sun City agreed that there needs to be more information provided to the prospective homeowners so they
understand the regulations regarding the setbacks. He noted that if it only includes a three-foot extension
of the patio, all the neighbors agree, and no utilities are involved, he sees nothing wrong with allowing it.
Bain said he also feels the variance should be allowed, but it is important to remember that (1) adding this
extension does not exceed the allowable impervious cover, (2) this lot backs up to an open area, (3) the
Council has previously allowed planters in the setbacks, (4) if they wanted to put in a swimming pool, no
variance would be necessary, and (5) there are no overhead wires or other safety hazard involved. Lyda
noted that although he is also in agreement, one of the neighbors had filed an objection.
Motion by Burson, second by Bain to approve the variance based on Bain's five points and the page
included in the agenda packet regarding the applicant's "findings of fact." Approved 7-0.
Consideration of a Variance to the Subdivision Regulations for The Planned Unit Development of Sun City
Georgetown, Phase Two, Neighborhood 7, Block 5, Lot 133, located at 140 Crepe Myrtle Lane -- Chris
Stewart and Ed Barry
Stewart noted that the applicant on this item is also requesting an encroachment. He said that the staff and
the Planning and Zoning Commission are recommending denial due to not being able to document
hardship.
B. E. Wharton, 138 Crepe Myrtle Lane, applicants' neighbor, representing the applicant, noted that the
existing patio is so narrow that it is difficult to move around on it without stepping off.
Motion by Bain, second by Tonn to adopt all matters as stated in Item K and the applicant's findings of
fact. Approved 7-0.
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P Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Development Agreement with
Del Webb Texas Limited Partnership concerning the development of the Planned Unit Development of Sun
City Georgetown -- Marianne Banks
Hart explained that this item has to do with the expansion of Sun City. He said at a previous workshop the
Council had set out the parameters for negotiating with Del Webb. He reminded Council that they had
requested, in regard to the special impact fees, that the City not subsidize Del Webb Corporation in this
particular project and that Del Webb wanted to make sure that they were not subsidizing the balance of the
City. He feels this amendment reaches a compromise that is acceptable to both sides. He said also
included in this agreement was the fact that Pedernales Electric and Chisholm Trail Special Utility District
would transfer the service area from their companies to the City. He noted that there is a provision that if
Del Webb decides not to develop the additional land, and it is sold to a different third party, then the service
areas would revert back to Pedernales and Chisholm Trail. He told Council that Ken Hull from Del Webb
was in attendance at the meeting and would be happy to answer questions.
Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve the execution of the Development Agreement. Approved
7-0.
Q Consideration of a Fifth Revised Concept Plan for the Planned Unit Development of Sun City Georgetown
to add a 326 acre tract of land designated for single family residential and golf course and the designation
of an adjacent portion of the original Concept Plan area as single family residential and golf course,
including the addition of a collector level street accessing CR245 -- Clyde von Rosenberg and Ed Barry
von Rosenberg told Council that Items P, Q, and R are related, having to do with the expansion of Sun City.
Motion by Burson, second by Valdez to approve the Fifth Revised Concept Plan. Approved 7-0.
R Emergency reading of an ordinance amending the Intensity Map of the Century Plan - Development Plan
to change a 326 acre tract in the Frederick Foy Survey known as a portion of the 4-T Ranch Subdivision
from Intensity Level One to Intensity Level Two -- Clyde von Rosenberg and Ed Barry
von Rosenberg read only the caption of the ordinance after having satisfied the requirements in the City
Charter. Kersch asked that he explain the need for the emergency reading. von Rosenberg noted that Del
Webb has some time constraints on the purchasing of the property.
Motion by Tonn, second by Valdez to approve Ordinance 99-50 on Emergency Reading. Approved 7-0.
Bain said he feels emergency readings should be reserved for true emergencies.
S Second reading of an ordinance establishing the processes for administering the assessments for the
Georgetown Village Improvement District No. 1 -- Susan L. Morgan (Lyda abstained)
Morgan read the caption only on second reading. Motion by Bain, second by Burson to approve
Ordinance 99-51. Approved 6-0. (Lyda abstained)
T Second reading of an ordinance and any amendments to adopt an Annual Operating Plan Element of the
Georgetown Century Plan (budget) for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 1999, and ending September
30, 2000; adopting the annual Amendment to the Century Plan. -- Susan L. Morgan and Bob Hart
Morgan read the caption only on second reading. Kersch stated that the Burson and Lyda proposed
amendments previously discussed in the Workshop Session would be considered along with the remainder
of amendments that Lyda had provided in written form to the Council and would review at this time.
Lyda Griti iZed the* The Citizen and Employee Surveys SayiRg- they -* are justification for what the
staff is already doing, rather than trying to assess real public position. (* as corrected by Lyda at the
October 12, 1999 Council Meeting)
He said he would prefer that the City Secretary salary be moved to the Council budget instead of
the City Manager's budget. He said it made sense to him to put the items that relate to the City Council in
the City Council's budget.
He said he doesn't think a receptionist/secretary position is needed at City Hall.
He said there is value in televising the council meetings but not as a budget item.
He noted that his proposed additional funding for sidewalk, curb, and street repairs is a function of
how much money he would propose cutting from other areas. He said that amount went down substantially
as the merit increases came back into the Budget.
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He said he is interested in an objective system for evaluating and awarding merit increases to the
staff.
Council Contingency Fund being put back to the same level it was last year.
He asked to move the Litigation Contingency Account from the Legal Department's Budget to the
Council's Budget.
He said he would like to see another code enforcement position added.
He asked to reduce the city-wide training budget by $35,000
He said he would prefer to delay the airport terminal and the southwest quadrant infrastructure
until current problems at the airport can be dealt with.
He confirmed that the proposed Town Center funding should be further studied to secure citizen
support before putting it in a bond election.
He said the other deletions in his proposed amendments that he provided to the Council on the
dais were designed to accommodate more spending on basic existing city infrastructure, such as sidewalks,
streets, and curbs.
Barton noted several other of Lyda's proposed deletions that had not been mentioned and asked for
explanation from Lyda. Lyda responded that those items were the most logical ones to eliminate without
impairing the operations of the City, in order to be able to spend more money on existing infrastructure.
9:45 p.m. recessed -- 10:00 p.m. resumed
Ken Evans, 711 E. University, told Council he had gone over the Budget for 12 days and still doesn't
understand it. He encouraged Council to look at every item on the Budget. He said he moved here from
Austin and had listened to the Austin Council talk about Mueller Airport. He asked Council to consider
eliminating the Budget items for the airport, initiate immediately a noise abatement procedure, and begin a
feasibility study to move the Georgetown Municipal Airport.
Frank Parmenter, 4106 Sequoia Trail East, told Council he objects to the $160,000 allocation to the
Georgetown Industrial Foundation.
Kathryn Heidemann, 407 Golden Oaks Drive, asked Council to vote against any funds to be expended on
the Airport and asked that they hold the effective tax rate to 3%.
Kersch announced that she had been advised by Assistant City Attorney Art Rodriguez that the procedure
required to adopt the Budget would be to first vote on the Budget and then take a motion, second and vote
on each amendment.
Motion by Hoyt, second by Barton to approve the Budget.
Motion by Burson to delete the $30,000 for the "shotgun house." The motion died for lack of a second
Motion by Burson, second by Lyda to delete the contribution to the Clean Air Force. The motion was
denied 2-5 (Bain, Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed).
Motion by Burson, second by Lyda to delete the $5,000 allocated to broadcast the council meetings on
local cable. The motion was denied 2-5. (Bain, Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed).
Motion by Burson, second by Lyda to delete the expenditure for Government 101. Approved 7-0.
Motion by Burson, second by Lyda to increase the contribution to Pat Cooper Elementary by an
additional $10,000 provided that it will be funded even if from Council Contingency. Approved 4-3 (Hoyt,
Tonn, and Barton opposed)
Motion by Burson, second by Lyda that the hiring of all facilitators, consultants, and trainers must be
approved by Council. The motion was denied 2-5. (Bain, Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed).
Motion by Burson, second by Lyda that all staff out-of-state travel must be approved by the City
Council prior to the travel. The motion was denied 2-5. (Bain, Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed).
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to remove the City Council budget from the Management Services
Division and establish a separate budget section for City Council. The motion was denied 2-5. (Bain,
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Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed).
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to remove the Legal Services budget from the Management
Services budget and establish a separate budget section for Legal Services. The motion was denied 2-5.
(Bain, Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed).
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to fund the Georgetown Industrial Foundation at its 98199 funding
level for six months, the balance of funding at 99/00 proposed levels subject to completion and review of a
performance review and alternative methodology by the City Council within six months from today. The
motion was denied 2-5. (Bain, Hoyt, Tonn, Barton and Valdez opposed),
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to fund the Convention and Visitors Bureau at the proposed 99100
funding level for six months with the balance subject to completion of a performance review and
alternative methodology by the City Council within six months from today. Bain asked and was told by
Rodriguez that in order to use the hotel/motel tax money, it would have to be used exclusively for the
promotion of tourism and has to fall within one of the five statutory categories in the tourism industry and
expressly states that the performance review would not be an allowable expense for hotel/motel tax money.
When questioned by Bain, Lyda said he wants an examination of what they are spending, what they are
spending it on, and the tangible dollar results they are generating in the community with this expenditure.
He said he wants to look at alternative ways to accomplish that, such as privatizing, or using volunteers.
Morgan suggested part of the Council Contingency could be used for that purpose. The motion was denied
3-4.
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to establish policy to fund social service contracts and non-profit
contracts subject to -completion, public review, and council approval of policies to be developed during this
fiscal year. Morgan noted that although no additional money would be needed, additional, staff time would
be spent on developing the policies. Lyda said Council could develop those policies as well as the staff,
saying he is looking for the criteria by which to decide to spend the money. (This motion wording was
amended - see below)
Ken Evans, from the audience, said he questions how the Council determined to fund the particular
charities and asked for an explanation of the Council policy.
Bain suggested that this is a policy item, not a budget item. Lyda said he would like to have it stated in the
budget.
Hart noted that the Human Services Plan Element of the Century Plan has not been created yet. He said
that most of the eight charities that are to be funded in this year's budget have been funded since before he
arrived, 11 years ago. He described the background on the others that are included in this Budget funding,
such as the Literacy Council, Georgetown Project, and Georgetown Information and Volunteer Exchange
(GIVE), and Hispanic Parents in Action.
Ken Evans, from the audience, said he thinks it is wrong for the Council to select the charities for funding.
Barton suggested that Lyda amend his motion that there be a clear Council policy regarding the funding of
social services and non -profits.
Kersch suggested a motion. Hoyt suggested a motion. Lyda amended his motion to say that funding in
future budget years will not be considered without a policy. Hoyt expressed concern about the staff time that
would be required to develop the policy. Hart suggested contacting other cities and get their policies to the
Council to review.
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to insert language in the Annual Operating Plan that says that Council
will formulate, make available for public review, and approve policies governing social services
contracts, non-profit organizations, and charitable contributions during the 99/00 fiscal year, and further
funding of social services contracts, non-profit organizations, and charitable contributions will be subject to
these policies for FY 00/01 and forward. Approved 5-2 (Hoyt and Valdez opposed)
Motion by Lyda, second by Bain to fund the capital projects as proposed in 99/00 Annual Operating Plan
subject to Council review and approval of written project management, document management, funding
policies and procedures within one month. Following discussion, the motion was amended to read that the
current capital projects will be funded in the interim with the understanding that this policy will be presented
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to the Council for review within six months. Hoyt expressed concern about the six month time period.
Motion was denied 3-4 (Barton, Valdez, Tonn, and Hoyt opposed)
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to prohibit the transfer of funds within departments within budget
expenditure categories by division directors without the approval of the City Manager or the Council.
Motion was denied 1-6 (Barton, Valdez, Tonn, Hoyt, Burson, and Bain opposed)
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to include in the Annual Operating Plan Element a clarification of
Council policy that Council will develop and implement a program for soliciting citizen involvement and
participation in formulating capital improvements prior to discretionary capital spending. Morgan
responded to Lyda that this is governed by the Century Plan, specifically the Utilities Functional Plan and a
Transportation Functional Plan that were created by citizen working groups, they also use the complaints
from citizens, as well as the Council input at the Workshop in May of each year, a lot being dictated by
growth. Motion was denied 2-5 (Barton, Valdez, Tonn, Hoyt, and Bain opposed)
Motion by Lyda, second by Burson to approve the line item expenditure amendments proposed on the
sheet revised as of September 27, 1999, (and provided on the dais to the Councilmembers). Motion was
denied 2-5. (Barton, Valdez, Tonn, Hoyt, and Bain opposed)
Vote on the original budget as presented and amended: Ordinance 99-52 approved 5-2 (Lyda and
Burson opposed)
U Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 2.08.010 "Administrative Divisions and Departments"
of the Georgetown Code of Ordinances. -- Susan L. Morgan and Bob Hart
Burson left the dais. Morgan read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Tonn,
second by Barton to approve Ordinance 99-53. Approved 6-0. (Burson absent from the dais)
V Second reading of an ordinance levying a tax rate for the City of Georgetown for the tax year 1999. --
Susan L. Morgan and Bob Hart
Morgan noted that this ordinance would levy a tax rate at $0.34. She read only the caption on second
reading. Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve Ordinance 99-54. Approved 6-1. (Lyda
opposed)
W Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing funding agreements between the City of
Georgetown and The Georgetown Project, Williamson County and Cities Health District, Stonehaven Senior
Center, Williamson -Burnet County Opportunities (Crisis Center and Nutrition Program), Georgetown
Information and Volunteer Exchange, Capital Area Rural Transportation System, Literacy Council of
Williamson County, and Hispanic Parents in Action, for these agencies and organizations to continue to
provide support services for the citizens of Georgetown -- Verna Browning (Tonn abstained)
Browning noted that the contracts will begin on October 1. She read the caption of the resolution.
Ken Evans from the audience noted his objection to the City being involved in the funding of a religious
organization.
Motion by Valdez, second by Barton to approve the resolution authorizing funding. Approved 6-0. (Tonn
abstained)
X Consideration of authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for retention and recruitment of industry
by the Georgetown industrial Foundation -- George Russell
Barton asked for clarification on the amount given last year and was told it was $140,000. Lyda asked if he
was the only one that was not receiving the Georgetown Industrial Foundation (GIF) Monthly Report. GIF
Executive Director Bruce Barton, from the audience, noted that the Industrial Update is mailed to each
councilmember's individual home address. He said that the monthly financial report is sent to the Mayor,
Mayor Pro Tem, City Manager and City Secretary (to be copied and sent to the Library). Motion by Valdez,
second by Hoyt to approve the funding agreement. Approved 5-2. (Lyda and Burson opposed)
Y Consideration of granting permission for three councilmembers to attend Healthy Communities
Conference in Denver, Colorado November 11 through 13, 1999 -- Charlie Barton, Susan Hoyt, and Shorty
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Valdez
Lyda asked for the cost associated with this trip. Hart responded that the total per person will be
approximately $1000. Bain asked and received an explanation about the Healthy Communities Conference
and confirmed that the Georgetown Project will be a presenter at the conference.
Motion by Barton, second by Valdez to approve. Approved 6-1. (Lyda opposed)
Z Consideration of a resolution directing the Century Plan Housing Plan Working Group to review the
suspended regulations for manufactured housing and to recommend appropriate revisions -- Ed Barry
This item was deferred to the October 28 Council Meeting.
AA First Reading of an Ordinance to Rezone with a site plan, as required by ordinance, from RS, Residential
Single Family to RP, Residential Planned, or any more restrictive district, of Lost Addition, a 0.432 acre tract
out of Block 67, located at 401 W. University Avenue -- Tom Bolt and Ed Barry
Bolt noted that a copy of the ordinance had not been provided in the agenda packet, distributed one to each
councilmember, and read only the caption on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City
Charter. Kersch asked for clarification of the future access plan. Bolt explained that staff has requested
that the property owner provide accessibility for the future at the rear of the property. Motion by Barton,
second by Hoyt to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 7-0.
BB Consideration of sponsorship of October 15 Public Information Meeting on the Texas Open Meetings Act
-- MaryEllen Kersch
Bain, Barton, and Hoyt stated they will not be able to attend due to prior commitments. Motion by Burson,
second by Lyda to sponsor the meeting. Approved 7-0.
CC Notification of need to nominate person(s) to the Williamson County Appraisal District Board of Directors --
Bob Hart
Hart noted that as a taxing entity within Williamson County, the City has 75 votes to cast in the election of
boardmembers for the Appraisal District. He noted that the City typically coordinates with the school board.
He said Dr. Gunn told him the school board planned to nominate Ercel Brashear. He said if the Council had
a different suggestion to let him know and he would give that to Dr. Gunn.
Hart noted that the rezoning item in University Park was scheduled for the next agenda on October 12. He said in
light of the fact that Bain and Barton will not be in attendance, and because the item was recommended for denial by
the Planning and Zoning Commission and requires a 3/4 vote of the Council, the item will need to be postponed for
action. He said that notification to adjacent property owners would be given that the item will be postponed to the
October 26 Meeting.
Motion by Burson to adjourn at 11:51 p.m.
The meeting Was adjourned at 11:51 PM.
A�poved
Mayor MaryEllen Kersch
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Attest:,
YCity Secretary Sandra Lee