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Minutes
General Government and Finance Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM
The General Government and Finance Advisory Board met on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM at the Georgetown
Communications and Technology building (GCAT), located at 510 West 9th Street, Georgetown, Texas.
Board Members Present: City Staff Present:
Keith Brainard, Chair David Morgan, City Manager
Tommy Gonzalez, District 7 Stan Hohman, Fleet Services Manager
James Bralski John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Severine Cushing Clay Shell, Assistant Fire Chief
Thomas Bonham Michel Sorrell, Controller
John Sullivan, Fire Chief
Board Members Absent: Sabrina Poldrack, Administrative Assistant
None
Legislative Regular Agenda
Keith Brainard, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
A Review minutes from the October 6, 2016 General Government and Finance (GGAF) Advisory Board -
- Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant
Board did not have any comments regarding the minutes from October 6, 2016.
Motion to approve the minutes by Thomas Bonham, second by Tommy Gonzalez. Approved 4-0
(Severine Cushing was not present at the time of the motion)
B Consideration and possible action for the approval to purchase vehicles and equipment in the amount of
$1,348,523.36 – Stan Hohman, Fleet Services Manager
Stan Hohman presented the item, and noted that out of the 27 units requesting purchase approval, 19 of these
are replacements and 8 are new additions. He provided a summary of the vehicles/equipment, including what
it is replacing and disposition.
Discussion followed. David explained that in past years, we have used “holdback” vehicles instead of buying
new vehicles for new employees who require a vehicle. This caused us to get out of order and unable to keep
the projected schedule.
Tommy said that he looks at vehicles as “unfunded liabilities”, and asked if the number of replacement vehicles
each year was matching the growth.
Keith asked for a more detailed update at a future meeting. David said staff will prepare a 3 year history on
vehicle growth by department, as well as fleet and cash funded vehicle/equipment purchases. This will be
included as an agenda item at a future meeting, including vehicle replacement philosophy and discussion.
Motion to approve the Item B by Tommy Gonzalez, second by James Bralski. Approved 5-0
Minutes
General Government and Finance Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM
C Consideration and possible action to approve changes to Georgetown Emergency Medical Service Fees
and Fire & Life Safety Service Fees.
Chief Sullivan presented the item and noted a few changes that were left out of the original contract. Below
are the recommended changes:
1. Create new reimbursement classification entitled “Critical Care Transport (CCT)” to allow for market
competitive reimbursement. The proposed rate of $1,100 has been validated by our third-party provider
and billing company, Emergicon. This represents the low end of the State CCT rates which range from
$1,100 - $1,500.
2. Residential lock box has been adjusted to $160 and this represents our direct cost from the manufacturer.
3. “Partial Commercial Sprinkler Inspection” fee in the amount of $75 has been added for a convenience
option to the developer and/or contractor.
Chief Sullivan answered questions and said if approved by GGAF, this item will be forwarded to City Council
for the November 8, 2016 meeting.
Motion to approve Item B by Tommy Gonzalez; second by James Bralski. Approved 5-0
Minutes
General Government and Finance Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 4:30 PM
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:55 p.m. by James Bralski, second by Severine Cushing. Approved 5-0
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Keith Brainard Date
Board Chair
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Thomas Bonham Date
Board Secretary
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Danella Elliott Date
Board Liaison