HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 03.12.2019 CC-WMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 3:00 PM at the Council Chambers,
at 101 E. Th St., Georgetown, Texas
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Mayor Dale Ross called the meeting to order at 3:00 PM. All Councilmembers were in attendance: Mayor
Dale Ross; Anna Eby, Councilmember District 1; Valerie Nicholson, District 2; John Hesser, District 3;
Steve Fought, Councilmember District 4; Kevin Pitts, Councilmember District 5; Rachael Jonrowe,
Councilmember District 6 and Tommy Gonzalez, Councilmember District 7. Gonzalez joined the meeting
at 3:35 p.m. during Item C.
Staff in attendance - Laurie Brewer, Charlie McNabb, Wayne Reed, Karen Frost, Paul Diaz, Jack Daly,
Glenn Dishong, Michaela Dollar, Mike Babin, Leigh Wallace, Glen Holcomb, Jim Briggs, Kimberly
Garrett, Julie Causabon, Bert
Policy Development/Review Workshop - Call to order at 3:00 PM
A. Presentation and discussion regarding the creation of an In -City Municipal Utility District (MUD)
for the proposed Shell Road Development -- Seth Gipson, Management Analyst
Gipson presented the report. Gary Newman and Justin Tack with Green Builders were also
available. An updated map of the concept plan was presented, showing the change in location of the
amenity center. This project is consistent with the Future Land Use map. Gipson showed the
previously approved MUD Policy and explained how this development is consistent with the new
policies. Land development, trails, park/open space, and diversity of housing are all being provided.
Jonrowe questioned the "over and above" parkland. Newman explained that there are caves and
reserve space in this development, but that is not included in the parkland calculations. She wanted
to make sure that all the amenities are considered extraordinary which would allow this MUD to be
built. They will also be enhancing the public service and safety facilities. The city will be the
exclusive provider of utilities. The on-site facilities will be provided by the developer and they will
pay all impact fees.
Fought asked how the $2.5 million in fees would be assessed to the residents. Newman assures that
those fees will be assessed as the homes are developed
Pitts questioned that funding going into the Shell Road expansion fund. That was confirmed. He
explained that there is a concern from the existing Georgetown Village residents and their problems
with HOA v. not having an HOA. Newman explained that they will continue to work with the
homeowners in that area and he thanked the Council for consideration.
B. Presentation and discussion of the City's Quarterly Financial Report, which includes the Investment
Reports for the City of Georgetown, Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation
(GTEC),and the Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO) for the quarter ended
December 31, 2018 -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager
Diaz presented the First Quarter Report and explained the variances. In the fall of 2018, the City
implemented a new utility billing software. The new system has a longer billing cycle for large
consolidated account customers (hospitals, schools, and City facilities). The different billing cycle
skews the year over year comparisons for revenue in the General Fund.
Staff is working with the implementation vendor to shorten the timeframe between when these large
consolidated accounts are billed and when collection occurs. The General Fund revenues total $16.9
million or 24.2% of the budget. This year's revenues exceed last year's first quarter revenue by 3.05%.
Large sales tax variance is due to growth, anomalies in sectors and the Wolf Ranch PID adjustment.
Development continues to be strong, about 20% of the budget but seasonally will continue to grow,
The City's two largest revenue streams, property tax and sales tax, are projecting at or above budget.
The utility related fees and revenues through the first quarter are down due to change in billing cycle.
However, staff is working to shorten the billing cycle for future months.
Pitts asked about EMS fees. Diaz clarified that "EMS" includes Fire, safety and EMS supplies. Pitts
would also like to see comparison of fees to revenue and previous years to current, for better
analyzation. Pitts asked about CRR's, Diaz says those are analyzed monthly.
Hesser asked about the distribution of this report. He would like to make sure it is available to the
public and may be used to explain the current situations with utilities.
C. Presentation and discussion regarding the legislative agenda for the City of Georgetown during the
86th Legislative Session -- Jack Daly, Assistant to the City Manager and David Morgan, City
Manager
Daly gave a report, stating the legislature is about halfway through the Congressional Session.
Charles Schwertner, Terry Wilson and James Talarico are the elected officials. There have been no
changes in statewide elected positions. There has been a change in the makeup of the House and the
Senate. City of Georgetown adopted a legislative agenda in October 2018 and attended the
Williamson County Day at the Capital. Texas Municipal League (TML) and the Chamber of
Commerce Government Affairs Committee all support the city's interests.
Legislative agenda topics were given: preserve local home -rule control, oppose unfunded mandates,
oppose revenue caps, support local parks funding, and protect utility interest. The legislation
affecting most residents is HB2 /SB 2 which affects tax rates being capped at 2.5% from the current
8%. With an election called for if more than 2.5% tax rate is proposed. This would affect the city's
budget by a lot.
TML put together a video which Daly presented. Our Homes, Our Decisions. Daly says they will
continue to work with the legislative community and will report back as more information becomes
available. Nicholson asked if anyone is reviewing school finance and allocations. Daly reported not
at this time. Talarico sits on the Education Reform Committee and supports keeping the tax revenue
in the district that provides it.
D. Presentation and discussion related to water resources and potential availability to a 3rd party user.
Jim Briggs, General Manager, Utilities
Glenn Dishong gave the presentation about the possibility of selling raw water that is purchased
from Brazos River Authority (BRA). The BRA contract can be amended to allow the sale of our extra
water. He explained the possible additional water that is not used and could be sold, to offset the
annual water supply cost.
Dishong discussed the pros and cons of the sale. He also gave a resource utilization forecast. He
showed the city will not be using 28K acre -ft and will not need it until 2032. With conservation
efforts in place this could be 2040.
Pitts asked if they could have a five year contract with two five year renewals. Dishong says that can
be considered. They are asking for a ten year contract with two five year renewals. Gonzalez is not
concerned about the first contract, but doesn't want to project, so wants a one year renewal with a
one year cancellation ability. Jonrowe asks if we would be able to cancel if Georgetown needs water,
for example an extended drought. Dishong says that can be added to the contract. Jonrowe does not
want to commit to a ten year contract. Eby asked what amount of 59% that is not being used is part
of this contract. Dishong says about 20% so we would still have resources available, but the
infrastructure is not currently built to access that water. Nicholson feels like the others that anything
over five to seven years needs to be discussed. And no one wants to run out of water. But the
delivery system needs to be built and those parameters set, so that the city does not run out of water.
Gonzalez asked for confirmation from BRA for the construction of the future pipeline. Pitts
confirmed he was not comfortable with a ten year contract for this agreement.
E. Presentation Update on the City's Street Maintenance Program -- Wesley Wright, PE, Systems
Engineering Director
Wright presented the Pavement Condition Study, which says that the average PCI for 2018 is 85.5%,
which is down from two previous years. The 2018 Street Maintenance Committee has set a policy
with methods going forward. He recommended going forward with a high performance protective
seal (HPPS) and Hot -in -Place asphalt recycling (HIPR). Last year the HIPR asphalt was placed in Old
Town and the HIPR was placed in Sun City. This year they are proposing HPPS in University Park,
Georgetown Village and additional Sun City neighborhoods. The HIPR will used in Berry Creek and
the remaining Old Town streets that were not done in 2018.
This item will be considered on the consent agenda and all updates will be sent by the city manager
report, to let council know when those streets will be repaired. The bid will be awarded in May/June
and the applications installed August through October.
Pitts asked about the alleys in Georgetown Village. Briggs reported those were repaved last year as
part of the GVPID, but they will be reviewed again for possible inclusion.
Fought asked about Sun City Blvd and what can be done about the noise. Wright explained it is not
expected to be included due to its status. Fought just reminded that this is the street that receives the
most complaints and asks it to be considered for inclusion. This can be discussed further with the
item in the regular agenda.
Mayor adjourned this meeting to Executive Session at 4:17 pm
Executive Session
In compliance with the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernons Texas Codes,
Annotated, the items listed below will be discussed in closed session and are subject to action in the
regular session.
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
■ State of Texas v. Craig Doyal
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
■ Northwest Blvd. — Parcel 6, Airborne ROW Acquisitions -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services
Manager
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
• Purchased Power Update -- 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 Attorney
Adjournment
Mayor Ross adjourned the meeting to begin the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:00 PM.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on _ 4d&::L'L 2 { I za 9 -
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Dale moss, Mayor Attest: CWY Secretary