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General Government and Finance Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
The General Government and Finance Advisory Board met on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM at the
Georgetown Communications and Technology building (GOAT), located at 510 West 96 Street, Georgetown,
Texas.
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Board Members Present:
Tommy Gonzalez, Chair
Chere' Heintzman, Secretary
John Hesser, District 3
Stu McLennan
Board Members Absent:
James Bralski
Others Present
None
Legislative Regular Agenda
City Staff Present:
David Morgan, City Manager
Jackson Daly, Assistant to the City Manager
Trish Long, Facilities Superintendent
Eric Nuner, Assistant Park & Recreating Director
Tadd Phillips, HR Director
Danella Elliot, Executive Assistant
Sabrina Poldrack, Finance Admin
Tommy Gonzalez, Chair, called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. He asked that everyone in the room introduce
themselves for the new Board Member, Stu McLennan. All the people listed above introduced themselves,
aside from James Bralski who absent from the meeting.
A Review minutes from the June 28, 2017 General Government and Finance (GGAF) Advisory Board —
Danella Elliott, Executive Assistant
Board did not have any comments regarding the minutes from June 28, 2017.
Motion to approve the minutes by John Hesser, second by Chere' Heintzmann. Approved 4-0; James Bralski
absent.
B Consideration and possible action to elect a new Secretary for the General Government and Finance
Board (GGAF) to fill a vacancy. — Danella Elliott, Board Liaison
Motion to nominate Chere' Heintzman as Board Secretary by Chere' Heintzman, second by Tommy Gonzalez.
Approved 4-0; James Bralski absent.
Minutes
General Government and Finance Advisory Board
City of Georgetown, Texas
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at 4:30 PM
C Consideration and possible action to recommend contracting with DecorIQ of Fate, Texas, pending a
City Council appropriation in the FY2018 budget, in the amount not to exceed $87,400 for the leasing,
installation, maintenance, and removal of the 2017 holiday lights, the installation and maintenance of the
building cornice lights, and the installation and removal of the holiday wreaths and tree. – Jack Daly,
Assistant to the City Manager; Trish Long, Facilities Superintendent
Jack Daly presented to the Board information on possibly renewing the City's contract with DecorIQ, stating
this would be the 3' year of renewal with the vendor and the City. He explained that the bulk of the funding for
this project comes out of the Utility Department's budget. This is a chance for the City to demonstrate the use
of LED lights and solar energy, as Mayor Dale Ross will make a speech to the Community prior to the lighting
ceremony.
Other groups that are included in funding the project are the Facilities Operating Fund, as they maintenance the
lights, Convention and Visitor's Bureau, which uses funds from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT), and also the
Williamson County Museum.
Jack explained how the lights were important to the Citizens of Georgetown and also to the local businesses as
the lights are turned on at the busiest shopping day of the year, the Friday after Thanksgiving. After some
discussion on future ideas about possibly expanding where lights are placed as well as partnering with
businesses on costs, Stu McLennan motioned to approve the item, as is, second by Chere' Heintzman. Approved
4-0; James Bralski absent.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:45 p.m. by John Hesser; second by Stu McLennan. Approved 4-0; James Bralski
absent.
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