HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 10.25.2016 CC-WMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at 3:00 PM at the Council Chambers, at 101
E. 7th St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance, with the exception of
Councilmember Keith Brainard, District 2, Councilmember Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 and Councilmember Ty
Gipson, District 5. Councilmember Gonzalez arrived at 3:35 PM.
Policy Development/Review Workshop — Call to order at 3:00 PM
A. Presentation and discussion regarding proposed updates to the Main Street Fagade & Sign Grant Program
and addressing additional questions — Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager and Taylor Kidd, Chair of the
Main Street Advisory Board
Shelly Hargrove began the discussion regarding proposed updates to the Main Street Fagade & Sign Grant
program. She recognized the Main Street Advisory Board and said that she would begin the presentation
followed by the Main Street Advisory Board Chair, Taylor Kidd.
Hargrove said that discussion goals would include a review of the current and proposed Main Street Fagade
and Grant Program and follow-up from the September 27 workshop and Council direction from that meeting.
Hargrove said that Taylor Kidd would present the Main Street Advisory Board's recommended purpose for
the grant program. She explained that Fire Chief, John Sullivan would provide a map of downtown fire
suppression locations. Hargrove said the distribution of information on the grant program would be reviewed
and direction from the City Council would be requested.
Hargrove displayed the Main Street Fagade and Sign Grant Program chart showing the comparison of the
Taylor Kidd, Chair of the Main Street Advisory Board, spoke on the Grant Program's Purpose Statement
Georgetown Main Street Program's Fagade and Sign Grant Program provides resources which preserve,
protect and enhance commercial property in the Downtown Overlay District.
Kidd explained that this is key to keeping Georgetown the Most Beautiful Downtown and is a testament to the
City Council's commitment. He explained that staff was unable to find an historical statement of purpose and
that the current board drafted and adopted the current purpose statement He said the newly approved
purpose statement serves as a guiding principal for the program. Kidd explained that the program invests in
small business and keeps the City's intent for the Most Beautiful Downtown and to be an attractive
destination location.
Councilmember Fought asked about the facade and sign program. He said he believes that the original
intention was to beautify the outside of buildings, and fire prevention is an inside expense. Fought said
assisting with fire prevention expense is getting too close to doing what should be done by the property
owner. He explained that if the City were to open the door to fix someone's inside and not do the same for
others, it becomes unfair. Fought said he wants the grant funding to stick to the outside of a structure.
Fought mentioned that fire prevention should be supported by a different program, not the sign facade
program. Taylor Kidd said this program has worked on inside changes for many years. Kidd said the fund
works to protect the downtown overlay district both structurally and with safety concerns. Fought said he
does agree with funding for accessibility.
Kidd displayed and discussed the grant program revenue vs. expenses for 2012 through 2016. He explained
that adding fire suppression allows the board to spend the money to show the impact of the fund. Kidd said
that the board had unanimously approved the proposed changes.
Hargrove spoke on the need to protect the downtown overlay district and showed fire suppression locations in
Downtown. Hargrove noted that fire suppression is intended to protect the investment downtown. She
provided pictures of fires caused by faulty old electrical wiring.
Hargrove spoke next on the distribution of the grant program. She passed out a pamphlet that is used as a
guide for business owners to educate them on how to apply for a grant through the program. Hargrove
explained the Guide for New Downtown Business Owners and said it is distributed at the following places.
• Quarterly Breakfast Bites and Downtown Low Down Meetings
• Downtown Block Captains through the EV Committee
• Planning and Permitting Departments
• Chamber of Commerce and the Visitors Center
• Local Sign Companies
• Annual Georgetown Swirl event and website
• Online version on mainstreet.georgetown.org
Hargrove explained the direction she is seeking from the City Council.
• Consider increasing the maximum facade matching grant amount from $10,000 to $20,000
• Consider adding fire sprinkler and suppression systems and the removal of barriers to public
accessibility to the eligible grant work
Councilmember Fought spoke on the method of grant acceptance and said he is not in favor of the first come
first serve method. Hargrove said it was set up as a sense of urgency by first come first serve. She
explained that she had sent an email request to other main street programs in Texas and found that all use
the first come first serve method. Hargrove said new business is always coming and going and staff and the
board want to respond in a quick manner. They would not be able to provide swift assistance if the request
had to be tabled to wait for other requests. Hargrove said she currently has 4 grant applications on her desk.
She said most people would not be able to fit their project within set deadlines. City Manager, David Morgan,
reminded the Council that minimum application standards must be met before grant consideration. He
explained that in the last several years there has been more funding than requests and all requests have met
the standards. He noted that these are fund raising funds that are available. Fought said he could support
the method as long as there remains more funds than requests but would want to rethink the method if that
stops being the case. Mayor Ross asked if all restaurants are required to have fire suppression. Hargrove
confirmed. Hargrove said she was hoping all businesses would install fire suppression in'order to protect all
of downtown.
Hesser asked about the original objective and said it seems as if the program has been a fly by the seat of
your pants situation. Hargrove said there has been a mission statement that has been followed even though
the purpose statement is new. Hesser said he is against paying for fire suppression because the owner
should want to follow code. Hargrove explained that only restaurants are required to have fire suppression.
She said it has been cost prohibitive for most of the business owners downtown. She explained that the
pressed metal ceilings make it more costly. Hesser said he does not want to expand the program to fire
suppression.
Jonrowe thanked Hargrove for the presentation. She said staff is the most in touch with business owners and
Council does not need to manage this program. Jonrowe said the Main Street Advisory Board has raised a
lot of money and knows what improvements are needed. She added that she supports the 50/50 match up to
the maximum.
Councilmember Eby said she agrees with Jonrowe. She said she felt that there had been unfair
characterizations made from the dais. Eby said flying by the seat of your pants was unfair when so much has
been raised and safety of the downtown is the discussion. Eby suggested changing the name of the
program to better fit what needs to be done.
Hesser said he would like to discontinue the City's $15,000.00 contribution to the program and allow the Main
Street Advisory Board to operate any way they wish.
Mayor Ross said the Council seems to be split and asked that an action item for a vote be placed on the next
practical meeting agenda.
B. Update on Unified Development Code amendment process and presentation of recommendations from the
Unified Development Code Advisory Committee — Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Sofia Nelson, the Planning Director, provided the presentation on the proposed updates for the Unified
Development Code amendment process. She explained that transportation will be discussed at the next
meeting.
Nelson described the project team and provided a process recap. She explained that she would be
presenting the recommendations from the Unified Development Code Advisory Committee for infrastructure
and public improvements and development applications.
Nelson displayed a requested feedback sheet and explained that she would request Council direction on
Proceed as
Proceed with
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recommended
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Voluntary
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Nelson explained that the project has been the work of many and congratulated the entire team and noted the
importance of each individual's contribution.
Nelson spoke on the board's review of Chapter 13, Infrastructure & Public Improvement. She said they
reviewed provisions related to water and wastewater improvements and extension requirements, a Priority
Number 1.
Nelson said Part 1 sections reviewed included codification of current practice for requesting voluntary
annexation and the codification of when infrastructure should be underground.
Nelson explained the codification of current practice for requesting voluntary annexation.
• Properties in the ETJ that desire or require fire flow service shall first submit a petition for voluntary
annexation.
• Properties in the ETJ that desire or require wastewater service shall first submit a petition for
voluntary annexation
Councilmember Jonrowe asked about the Chisholm Trail annexation. Nelson said water only is required.
Wesley Wright, Systems Engineering Director, explained that areas outside of ETJ are served on the
Western District and their fire protection is provided by providers other than the City of Georgetown. He
explained that services to provide water are negotiated and the UDC does not apply.
Nelson spoke on the codification of underground electric utility assignment policy. She explained that utilities
are required to be underground except for alley ways. She explained that transformers must be behind main
buildings and behind the street yard.
Fought said he likes the direction the City is going. He asked who takes care of supplying the correct fire flow
and who pays, when a request for fire flow is made. Wesley Wright said this takes place at the development
stage and a City Engineer deciphers the needed improvements. If the City is able to supply services, as
when services are already intended in the area, the City will agree, without cost to the developer. Wright
explained that if the City would not be supplying services in that area anyway, then the cost is to the
developer. If infrastructure is not a priority to the City, it will need to be a negotiation, explained Wright.
Mayor Ross asked about voluntary annexation and utilities provided. Nelson elaborated. She then asked for
direction from Council. Ross asked Nelson to continue on with the presentation and receive Council
direction at the end. Ross then asked Nelson to confirm that most utilities are being moved underground.
Nelson confirmed.
Jonrowe asked about existing or new design in the alley and asked for the reasoning behind it Nelson said it
is for aesthetics. She said there is no current requirement for underground utilities and that it is just a policy.
Nelson said itis much more expensive to go underground. She explained that alleys can cost less for the
developer. Nelson said the option is available. Ross asked if Council wanted underground utilities in all
cases or if they wanted options. Hesser asked who owns the alley. Nelson said the home owners
association, in most cases. Eby said she would support options offered. The other councilmembers agreed.
Nelson spoke on Part 2 Sections to be reviewed.
• Review of Development Application Order
• Establishing requirement for Development Plat
Review of plat extensions
• Establishing a subdivision variance process
is related to the
Nelson provided images for development plats and plat extensions. She explained to Council that the
recommendations would be to require a development plat but that the UDC Committee is still working on this
and additional conversations will be needed.
Hesser asked if there could be two tracts by two different developers. Nelson said this would be an illegal
subdivision and they could do this only for their own tract.
Nelson explained that currently a developer can own a property for two years before applying for a two year
extension before platting, allowing, essentially, 4 years. The UDC would propose that an extension is for 6
months instead of two years, limiting the non- development to 2.5 years instead of 4.
Fought asked about impact fees. Nelson said currently impact fees are established at the preliminary plat
stage and 4 years could go by before submitting a final plat. This amendment would only allow 2.5 years.
Fought said he liked the idea.
ages would allow
Mayor Ross asked about the new 2.5 years. Nelson said it would be helpful because it would require the
development to be a true development and would promote the need to move to final platting. She said it
would also create the need to access new impact fees. Ross asked Nelson if the City received any feedback
from developers on this. Nelson said it had been reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission, which has
members who are developers. Nelson said it would also be brought to the public.
C. Discussion on the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP) Amendment for a proposed collector located West of I-
35 and East of Airport Road — Sofia Nelson, Planning Director
Sofia Nelson, the Planning Director, explained the amendment for a proposed collector located west of 135
and east of Airport Road. She said she would provide an overview of the Overall Transportation Plan (OTP)
Map, review the transportation connectivity on the northern end of the City, focus on the specific section of
the OTP west of 135 and east of Airport Road and request Council direction to proceed with the OTP map
amendment process.
Nelson explained that the proposed amendment would remove a segment of road, as the development will
not be needing it for the industrial development in the area.
Nelson explained the direction she would need from Council.
• Option 1 — Proceed as presented
• Option 2 — Do not proceed with the amendment
• Option 3 — Proceed with an alternative amendment
Nelson said the amendment is asking to remove the section from the map. She explained that this would still
have public hearings and be brought back to Council at each level.
Fought asked if this is in line with the proposals floating through the economic development community. City
Manager Morgan said this is very much in line with considerations.
D. Presentation and discussion regarding the proposed FY2016 budget amendment and Strength of Force for
the Fire Department— Leigh Wallace, Finance Director and John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Leigh Wallace, the Finance Director, spoke on the proposed budget amendment for the Fire Department.
She explained that the requested amendment to the general fund for the Fire Department would be on the
legislative agenda at the regular meeting later that evening.
Wallace showed the FY2016 Fire Department's approved budget ($11.3M), July projection ($11.6M), and
preliminary year-end projection ($11.8M). She explained that this is primarily due to overtime to backfill
vacant seats. Secondarily it is a result of firefighter equipment and supplies, explained Wallace.
Wallace described the budget amendment She noted that there would be no change in the fund balance
and no impact to the Council Discretionary Fund. She noted that there is even the possibility of more in the
fund balance due to savings in the general fund from other departments. Wallace explained that there was a
$500,000.00 overage in the fire budget from the summer projection, mostly from unforeseen overtime paid.
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FY 2016 Budget Amendment
• General Fund Changes
— Recognize sales tax revenue $525,637
—Appropriate Fire expenditures $525,637
— Net change in Fund balance $0
• Council Discretionary Fund — no impact
Councilmember Gonzalez asked if the shortage figure had considered the vacant position salaries. Wallace
confirmed.
Fire Chief, John Sullivan, spoke on the transition into monitoring the situation and preparing for FY2017. He
noted that costs are dynamic and ever changing and spoke on two overtime review focus areas.
• Turnover, open positions and hiring timeline
• Vacation, sick, training and special projects
Chief Sullivan spoke on the overtime environment and the options for controlling the costs in 2017. Sullivan
explained that the transition and monitoring for FY2017 recommends the hiring of 3 new firefighters to cover
one float per shift and explained a float position per shift is synonymous with overtime.
Sullivan discussed the challenges in the Fire Department next:
• Increased call activity = staffing
• Delays in onboarding new positions
• FMIA and injury leaves
• Vacancy catch-up
• Attrition rate higher than historical reference
Sullivan described an increased demand for service and provided a chart depicting the increases.
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Sullivan explained that the EMS was geared up for the demand and response times have gone down. He
provided vacancy examples:
• OT Control Equations 0.5 x Seat Position —28 Seats x 0.5 =14 OT Control Positions and there are
4.7 OT Control Positions per day
• Vacation Leave = 4 slots per day
• Sick Leave = 1 slot per day
• FMLA
• Injuries
• Training
Sullivan spoke on the minimum staff required for emergencies and the extra staff needed for vacancies,
FMLA, sickness, etc. He provided images of 96 authorized operation positions for FY16 and the tenure
within the Fire Department. After this, images were shown of the impact to FY 2017 and the effect of 102
authorized operation positions in FY17. Sullivan explained the vacancy issues and said there were still
vacancies in the 4 float positions, with 5 vacancies currently in play.
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There were some technical difficulties with the presentation at this time in the meeting. Mayor Ross asked
that the next presentation begin and then the meeting would come back to this presentation after the
technical difficulties were resolved. This presentation resumed at 4:35 PM.
Sullivan noted that the yellow ambulance images depict an ambulance that was not able to be staffed.
(Shown in the 96 Operating Positions Chart for FY16). He said that there are not enough positions filled to
control the overtime.
Sullivan spoke on the tenure in the Georgetown Fire Department. He explained that 40% of the staff has less
than 3 years of experience and there is a need to entice or recruit from other departments.
Chief Sullivan provided a chart on the hiring process and explained the differences in hiring from a transitional
academy and from a green academy. He noted how the best scenario still takes 6 months.
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Sullivan spoke on the Hiring Challenges with the Georgetown Fire Department:
• High Standards (> 3 years experience in 911, right attitude, etc.)
• Professional Standards
• Year-round recruitment efforts
• Recent Academies (Feb'15, Dec'15, Sept,'16, Dec'16)
• Strong Economy = other job opportunities
• Statewide shortage of paramedics = competition
Length of on boarding is 3 months vs 6 months
Sullivan next provided FY 2017 Options:
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• FD averages >5 vacancies per day
• Ask = hiring 3 more fire fighters to control OT
• Reallocate $200K of OT budget to fund one additional float
position on each shift
• Additional benefits
— Reduce 48-hour work periods caused by 0T
— Improve work/life balance of workforce
— Improved ability to address vacancies/attrition
— Control costs to City
Mayor Ross asked the Councilmembers if anyone disagreed with Chief Sullivan's suggestions for
improvement.
Gonzalez asked if he could spend a day with a firefighter. Sullivan confirmed that he would be happy to
make that happen.
City Manager, David Morgan, said that if the Council was good with the suggestions presented, then staff
would bring an agenda item for a strength of force ordinance for 3 more fire positions to the next meeting.
He said that no monies would change since the overtime would go away. Morgan said this would be helpful.
E. Presentation and discussion regarding the Retail Strategy and Recruitment Plan — Andreina Davila -Quintero,
Project Coordinator, Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director, and Jason Claunch of Catalyst
Commercial
Andreina Davila -Quintero, a Project Coordinator for the City, began the presentation and discussion on the
City's retail strategy and recruitment plan. She explained that the presentation would include the background,
project outcomes, process, findings and recommendations and the implementation and next steps.
She spoke on the background of the project and explained that it started with the City Council goal to expand
and diversify the commercial tax base. She explained the initiative to create a comprehensive strategy to
attract quality retail to the community. Davila -Quintero said that this would include generating a snapshot of
existing retail conditions and trends, identifying trade areas, calculating retail sales demand and leakage and
identifying top retail sites and centers.
Davila -Quintero noted that the retail strategy and recruitment plan would identify targeted retail aimed to
sustain and improve retail in Georgetown, in three focus areas:
• Attract quality infill development
• Recruit anchors for active projects
• Identify new growth along emerging nodes
Jason Claunch, the consultant from Catalyst Commercial, spoke next on the Comprehensive Assessment
He explained that much time will be spent studying each area.
Comprehensive Assessment
Claunch discussed the process:
1. Market Assessment
2. Trade Area Analysis
3. Market Analysis
4. Competitive Assessment
5. Property Analysis
6. Potential Tenant Identification
7. Merchandising Plan
Claunch explained how the Retail Market Assessment is a quick snapshot tool meant to be a marketing
piece. He provided the Council with the brochure that had been created for this purpose.
Claunch showed a
of the Primary Trade Area. He said the area is about 9 miles from 135 and 29,
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Claunch explained how the Retail Market Assessment is a quick snapshot tool meant to be a marketing
piece. He provided the Council with the brochure that had been created for this purpose.
Claunch showed a
of the Primary Trade Area. He said the area is about 9 miles from 135 and 29,
Claunch described the meaning and significance of the Primary Trade Area. He noted that this will change
across time as the area becomes more competitive and shopping trends change.
• Creates a statistical foundation for decision making
• Enhances prospective retailers to understand customer shed
• Creates ability for existing retailers to understand customer base
• Establishes a baseline to measure changes and factors that impact the PTA
Claunch described the importance of the market analysis and the stakeholder interview portion.
• Commercial balance critical to the fiscal health of Georgetown
• Moment in time to activate key assets in Georgetown
Bring commercial to the people
• Need to understand current capacity for retail
Strong potential to activate the "Eastside" and Ronald Reagan corridor and Williams Drive
• Anchor buy -in is soft — need to strengthen value proposition
Claunch spoke spoke next on the demographic highlights.
Demographic Highlights
1 Georgetown has 10%
greater Baby Boomers
than Texas average and
5% more 75+
2 Georgetown Household
income is greater than
both Texas and Austin
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Demographics
1 City ownership rates are over 15% greater than the
Texas average of 50%.
2 Current population is estimated at 57,958 with a
growth rate of almost 40% (in 10 years)
3 Current housing growth rates will increase retail
demand by 62,000 square feet per year (about the
size of a grocery store)
Claunch provided a detailed chart on Retail Leakage. He explained that demands can be oversupplied or
undersupplied and it is important to pay attention to opportunities.
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of existing users in the region. He explained
Property Analysis was discussed by Claunch. He explained that property analysis is divided into three
categories: Active, Emerging and In -Fill.
Market potential & property owner interested in developing in 12-24 months
• Longhorn Junction
• Wolf Lakes
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• The Rivery
• Lakeway Dr and 1-35
Market potential in the next 3 to 10 years
Ronald Reagan Blvd at Williams Drive and CR 245
• SH 29 (University Ave) and SH 130 TW
• SH 195 and 1.35
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• WiNams Drive corridor
Dovmtown
• Wolf Ranch Town Center
Claunch spoke on the Longhorn Junction, Wolf Lakes, and Rivery projects and provided maps and
demographics of each. He said he admired the Rivery Project's future plans as a walkable district, a great
asset to community.
Claunch spoke on the capacities at Lakeway and 135, Ronald Reagan at Williams Drive area, University
Avenue at SH130 and the Triangle at 135 and SH195 and provided maps of each.
He said that the Ronald Reagan at Williams Drive area has demand coming from Sun City and would be
significant to the residential properties there. Claunch said they will continue to monitor this. He explained
opportunities at HWY 29 and 1130 and spoke on mixed use possibilities in the triangle. He explained that
Wolf Ranch is almost 100% occupied. Claunch noted the in -fill opportunities in the Williams Drive Corridor
and the Downtown Overlay District
Claunch described Tenant Analysis:
• Identified over 40 potential operators that align with Georgetown's characteristics
• Categories include but are not limited to: Specialty food stores, Specialty retail stores, Sporting
goods, Book stores, Department stores and Full-service restaurants
Michaela Dollar, the City's Economic Development Director, spoke on implementation and next steps of the
plan.
Implementation — Scope of Work:
• Align merchandising targets to key properties
• Create targeted marketing for each prospect to support locational factors and operational needs
• Continuous recruitment
• Track sales cycle for prospects evaluating the market
• Attend trade shows to champion Georgetown
• Ongoing measurement on pipeline, "net need' SF, # of prospects and conversions
• Monthly review of all prospects
Implementation — Brokers & Developers
• Continue developing relationships
• Outreach to brokers and developers to share attributes and opportunities within Georgetown
• Have information online and readily available (90% is done online before contacting the Economic
Development officials)
• Customizable reports
Implementation — Retailers
• Directly target identified retailers with customized packages
• Continue to identify retailers
• Attend relevant trade shows and recruitment trips
• Include retailer in business retention program
Councilmember Fought said he had seen this presentation at GEDCO and had taken the tour of Sun City. He
suggested that If Council intends to add to the commercial tax base, providing relief to the residents, they will
need to put more emphasis on commercial recruitment. He said this will need to be incorporated into the
proposed land use and the City will need to stick to it. Fought said that commercial development must be
consciously discussed in order to keep commercial development and zoning alive and well. He noted that the
triangle is lucrative for growth.
Councilmember Gonzalez said future success must be tracked in order to determine if the study was
valuable. He said he concurs that the City must stick to the best use of land and needs to be more selective.
He explained that the City could run out of good spaces and would not be able to get them back. Gonzalez
said he would like to focus on the southeast portion of Georgetown and looks forward to seeing the
successes.
Mayor Ross complimented the graphics in the brochure and asked about the next steps. Dollar said that she
and the consultant have worked well together in the past. She said they would be directly contacting
developers and targeting retailers, which has already begun. The ball is rolling said Dollar. City Manager,
David Morgan, spoke on the piece that will be sent to targeted retailers. Hd-said that demographics will be
shown and primary trade areas explained during the recruitment. He said this will be tracked with an
evolving list. Mayor Ross asked how success would be measured. Morgan said they would provide Council
with a quarterly review of progress.
Mayor Ross recessed the meeting to Executive Session under Section 551.071 and Section 551.074 at
4.45 PM.
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.
F. Sec. 551.071: Consultation with Attorney
- Advice from allomey about pending or contemplated litigation and other matters on which the attorney has a duty to advise
the City Council, including agenda items
- Proposed Contract Amendments for the Summit at Rivery Park
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
Adjournment
Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting to begin the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on 11 1'%�-)-C)��
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Dale Ross, Mayor