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Home My WebLink AboutMIN 10.13.2015 CC-RNotice of Minutes of the Governing Body of the City of Gcorgetmvn,'rexas Tuesday, October 13, 2015 The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 6.00 PM at the Council Chambers at 101 E. 7'h St., Georgetown, Texas The city of Georgetown is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require assistance in participating at a public meeting due to a disability, as defined under the ADA, reasonable assistance, adaptations, or accommodations will be provided upon request. Please contact the City Secretary's Office, at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled meeting date, at (5 12) 930-3652 652 or City Hall at 113 East 8"' Street for additional information; TTY users route through Relay Texas at 711. Regular Session (This Regular session may, at any time, be recessed to convene an Executive Session for any purpose authorized by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code 551.) . . Sol. .41 A. Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Comments from the Mayor - Welcome and Meeting Procedures - Proclamation for Colonial Dames XVII Century - Proclamation for Chisholm Trail Day - Proclamation for National Anti -Bullying Month - Recognition of Wal-Mart for Their Efforts to Challenge Other Businesses to Learn CPR - Recognition of Mr. Anthony Soto for His Heroic Efforts at the Indian Creek Apartments Fire City Council Regional Board Reports Announcements -10 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Animal Shelter October 17th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Action from Executive Session Motion by Brainard, second by Jonrowe, to approve an employment agreement with Shelley Nowling as City Secretary and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City. Approved 7-0 Councilmember Fought asked to move item E from the Consent Agenda to the Legislative Regular Agenda. Statutory Consent Agenda The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items that may be acted upon with one single vote. An item may be pulled from the Consent Agenda in order that it be discussed and acted upon individually as part of the Regular Agenda. B. Consideration and possible action to approve the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 -- Jessica Brettle, City Secretary C. Consideration and possible action to approve the appointment of Patty Eason as a member of the Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC) to fill a vacancy — Mayor Dale Ross D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution placing names in nomination for the election of the Board of Directors for the Williamson Central Appraisal District (WCAD) -- Shirley Rinn, Executive Assistant to the City Manager and David Morgan, City Manager Fought explained the importance of this item and said that he wanted tocongratulate Chief Sullivan on the EMS program and asked Chief Sullivan to explain the significance of these new monitors. Sullivan explained that the HeartStadMRx Cardiac Monitors are a big step from normalmonitom, They are exceptional detecting shockable rhythm, Serious heart conditionsbe detected more easily. These monitors are able tmrecognize impending blockages, which canb reported to srgmunawhi|eintomsit.mohing the surgeons ready togoupon arrival. Chief explained that his department has a45minute call hmsurgery average, which well exceeds the nation average. Approved 7-0 K. Public Hearing and consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution making certain findings of fact and authorizing the hoexecute arevocable |icense*gnementpertaknin bzthe encroachment mfa swimming pool into City parkland atWestlake ofthe Woods pH1B,Lot 4O.Go!dddgeDrive, located edi14 Silverstone Drive '— Bridget Chapman, City Attorney ' Chapman on. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing odO:2gpm. Nospeakers were present. Hearing was closed at6:3Opm Motion byFought, second byHeuanr0oapprove .item K Approved 6-1(Gonzalez opposed) Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 12.57 acres in the D. Wright Survey located at IIIIIIIt 2150 IH 35 from Agriculture (AG) to 5.92 acres of General Commercial (C-3) and 6.65 acres of Industrial (IN) -- Carolyn Homer, AICP, Planner and Sophia Nelson, CNU-A, Director (action required) Nelson explained the rezoning request and the need for the rezoning, which has been approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Nelson read the caption. Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing at 6:39 pm. No speakers were present. Public Hearing was closed at 6:40 pm. Motion by Gonzalez, second by Gipson, to approve item L Approved 7-0 M. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 353.45 acres in the Stubblefield Survey near the intersection of Rockride Lane and Sam Houston Ave, to be known as Saddlecreek, from Agriculture (AG) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) -- Jordan J. Maddox, AICP, Principal Planner and Sofia Nelson, CNLI Planning Director (action required) Nelson described the property and showed illustration& The property has a September 2014 PUD approval. Nelson explained the use, which has been approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission Motion by Gonzalez, second by Jonrowe to approve item M Approved 7-0 N. First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions (Strength of Forc for all the City of Georgetown Fire Fighters and Police Officers pursuant to Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code pertaining to Civil Service — Tadd Phillips, Human Resource Director (action required) Phillips explained the ordinance and said that it has been modified from a previous June 9th ordinance. One additional police officer position has been added Projeet Updates D. Project updates andetatutransportation and traffic k, and other infrastructure projects; police, fire and other public safety projects; economic development projects; city facility projects; and downtown projects including parking enhancements and possible direction to city staff -- David Morgan, City Manager David Morgan called onChief John Sullivan tospeak about the EMS. Sullivan said that the program has exceeded his expectations and explained how well the program has gone. The City has had o45g6increase in oe|| activity. The extra assets keep the Fire Dept. inplay longer. They are meeting demands ofthe existing system. They are able hobemore adaptive and more involved 1nthe community. Chief explained that G196ofall transports are patients over 60. 73%ofcalls are transports. Ideally, the Department should treat, without a bansfer. The recent commitment time pnresource 1s7O%less than 0Qminutes, which make the providers available for the next call. Mayor Ross thanked Chief Sullivan Public Wishiii.- to Address Council On subject that is posted on this Please fiOout uspeaker registration form which can befound unthe table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter of the item on which you wish to speakandpremeotbtoU,eCit*Secretorymutbedoiu,pneferah|ypriurtotbeotartofthemeedn8. You will he called forward tospeak when the Council considers that item. On a subject posted on the add an item to a future City Council agenda hycontacting the 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. Q. Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney - Advice from attorney about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise the City Council, including agenda items - CTSUD Update— Expanded Professional Services Proposal - Litigation Update — Stephanie Hoskins Brown v. The City of Georgetown, et al. See. 551.072: Deliberation Regarding Real Property - Discussion and possible direction for negotiations with Summit Resources, LLC and Coats -Field Services Inc. concerning right- of-way/easement locations, alignments and related issues for placement of proposed pipeline infrastructure --David Morgan, City Manager and Jim Briggs, General Manager of Utilities Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters - City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary and Municipal Judge: Consideration of the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal - City Secretary Recruitment --City Attorney Recruitment Meetint,ly was adjourned at 6 45 pin. Approved by the Georgetown City Council on C2 � -.-)"I � ;:-:,t C) I Date Dale Ross, Mayor Attest: City Se