HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 12.10.2019 CC-RNotice of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Council
Chambers at 510 West 91h St., Georgetown, Texas.
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Mayor Ross called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The following Council Members were in
attendance. Mayor Dale Ross; Valerie Nicholson, Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs,
Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council
Member District 5; Rachael Jonrowe, Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, District
7. District 1 is vacant.
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.)
A. Call to Order
Invocation
- Jon Briery with First Baptist Church provided the invocation.
Pledge of Allegiance
- Council member Triggs led both pledges.
Comments from the Mayor
- The Mayor compliment City staff on the Christmas Stroll.
- Items U, V, AB, and AU have been pulled.
City Council Regional Board Reports
- No reports.
Announcements
- Swim with Santa
- Hype for the Holidays
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Nicholson to approve the Energy Management and Qualified Scheduling Entity
Services Agreement with Shell Energy North America as discussed in executive session and
approve a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement with Shell Energy,
second by Triggs.
Approved 6-0.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine 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
Meetings held on November 26, 2019 -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
C. Consideration and possible action to appoint Roger Chappel as an alternate commissioner
to the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) -- Mayor Dale Ross
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution formally adopting the City's
Investment Policies -- Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution authorizing a payment of
$198,973.00 for the City's pro-rata portion of the cost of operation of the Williamson Central
Appraisal District (WCAD) -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager
F. Consideration and possible action to license the encroachment of multiple awnings into the
rights of way of East 7th St. and S. Church Street; and to authorize the Director of Planning
to execute all necessary documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing and abandoning a
water, wastewater, and drainage easement, granted in Volume 353, Pg. 451, across a 0.166
acre tract of land out of and a part of that certain tract called East one-half of Lots 1 & 2, Block
32, Glasscock Addition; and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary documents -- Travis
Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution releasing and abandoning a
portion of a drainage and access easement, granted in Document No. 2018043760, across Lot
7, Block L, Wolf Ranch Section 2, Phase 2; and authorizing the Mayor to sign all necessary
documents -- Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a Contract Amendment with Royal Vista, Inc.
of Liberty Hill, Texas for relocating 950 linear feet of 12" waterline at the intersection of DB
Wood Road and SH29 in the amount of $264,010.00 -- Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems
Engineering Director
J. Consideration and possible action to approve the Second Renewal of the General Services
Contract, Contract No. 18-0015-SC, between Abescape Group, LLC and the City of
Georgetown, Texas for mowing services for City -Owned Rights -of -Way, in an amount not to
exceed $83,914.24 -- Ray Miller, Acting Public Works Director
K. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to sign an agreement to
accept the FY2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grant funds allocated by
Williamson County -- Susan Watkins, Housing Coordinator
L. Consideration and possible action to approve a funding agreement between the City of
Georgetown and Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County for the administration of the
City's Home Repair Program, in a total amount not to exceed $75,000.00 -- Susan Watkins,
Housing Coordinator
M. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a BuyBoard contract (# 592-19) for poured in
place playground safety surfacing at the Creative Playscape, San Jose Park and Garey Park
to The Playwell Group, Inc. of Boerne, TX in the amount of $165,732.81 -- Eric Nuner,
Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
N. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of an Aerial Platform Ladder
Truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through the Buy -Board Contract #571-18 for
a cost not to exceed $1,700,000.00 -- John Sullivan, Fire Chief and Clay Shell, Assistant Fire
Chief
O. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAR
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a SCBA Compressor for
installation in Fire Station No. 6 from August Industries, Inc. in the amount of $71,456.24 --
Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
P. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of a SCBA Compressor for
installation in Fire Station No. 7 from August Industries, Inc. in the amount of $71,456.24 --
Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
Q. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Station Alerting System
Equipment for Fire Station No. 6 from US Digital Designs in the amount of $69,594.85 --
Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
R. Forwarded from the General Government and Finance Advisory Board (GGAF):
Consideration and possible action to approve the purchase of Station Alerting System
Equipment for Fire Station No. 7 from US Digital Designs in the amount of $89,613.56 --
Eric Johnson, CIP Manager
Motion to approve the entire Consent Agenda as presented by Fought, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
Legislative Regular Agenda
S. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to amend the
2030 Comprehensive Plan to adopt the Bike Master Plan as an element of the
Comprehensive Plan -- Ray Miller, Acting Public Works Director
Miller presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Miller read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
James Deaton, a resident who lives on Logan Ranch Road, stated that there is a path shown
in the plan that goes through his property. He added that he supports the plan but would
like that portion removed because it's on his property.
Fought asked if there was a way to reflect Mr. Deatori s comments. Miller responded that the
plan can be amended. Fought stated that he didn't want to alter the entire plan based on one
comment but did want the comment noted. Mill stated that staff would note the comment.
Pitts wanted to reiterate that the City cannot add bike routes without permission from the
landowner. Miller stated that was correct.
McNabb stated that the discussion would be documented in the Council minutes.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
Mayor Ross then presented a proclamation of appreciation to the Ketterhagen family in
memory of Tommy Ketterhagen.
Miller thanked UT for the input they provided.
T. Forwarded from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Task Order with RVi of Austin, TX, for
professional services related to San Gabriel Park Phase III improvements in the amount of
$592,775.00 -- Eric Nuner, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director
Kimberly Garrett presented the item and reviewed the items included in the Phase III
improvements. She provided maps of the location of the improvements and noted that
funding was approved as part of the FY2019 Parks CIP. Garrett stated that this item was
approved by Parks and Recreation Advisory Board at the November 21, 2019 meeting.
Garrett read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
U. Consideration and possible action to accept or reject fee simple title to a 0.306 acre tract of
land situated in the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstact 498, Williamson County, Texas -- Travis
Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
This item was pulled and not taken up for consideration.
V. Consideration and possible action to accept or reject fee simple title to a 1.123 acre tract of
land situated in the J.B. Pulsifer Survey, Abstract 498, Williamson County, Texas -- Travis
Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
This item was pulled and not taken up for consideration.
W. Public Hearing and possible action on a proposed determination of no feasible or prudent
alternative to the use of a portion of public parkland, being the south side of Blue Hole
parking lot at Rock Street, for the installation of wastewater line -- Travis Baird, Real Estate
Services Manager
Baird presented the item and provided background information. He then reviewed the
proposed and alternative routes including staff recommendations.
Baird read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing 6:29 p.m.
Rebecca Pfiester donated her time to Austin Pfiester. Austin Pfiester, developer for the related
project, supported staff's decision for the route.
Mayor Ross closed the Public Hearing at 6:35 p.m.
Fought asked about the risk of doing nothing. Baird responded that no action would require
staff and the developer to bring forward another alternative and the proposed line could not
be constructed. Fought asked for clarification on the requirement of the item. Morgan
responded that in order to make the wastewater line go through the park the Council must
approve a route.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts.
Nicholson asked if the difference isn't location, but in type of line. Austin Pfiester responded
that all locations use a 12-inch line. Baird added that different locations have different
methodologies.
McNabb stated that this comes from State Parks and Wildlife due to using parkland. Pitts
asked when this area became parkland. McNabb stated that it was swap for parkland. Pitts
noted that a gravity line with very little effect on parkland is the best option. Jonrowe stated
that she agrees with Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
X. First Reading of an Ordinance related to the Energy Risk Management Policy -- Daniel
Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility
Bethapudi presented the items X & Y together. He reviewed the work that had been done up
to this point.
Bethapudi read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution related to the Energy Risk
Management Policy -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of the Electric Utility
Bethapudi presented the item with Item X.
Bethapudi read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Fought.
Mayor Ross informed the public that this topic has been discussed thoroughly at Workshop
and Executive Session
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
Z. Consideration and possible action to authorize the City Manager to decline the Preserved
Open Space offer in connection with Oaks at San Gabriel Subdivision -- Wayne Reed,
Assistant City Manager
Reed presented the item and provided the history. He showed Council the Overall
Development Plan Map.
Reed read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AA Consideration and possible action to accept or reject a waterline easement across a 1.543 acre
tract of land situated in the Richard West Survey, Abstract 643, Williamson County, Texas --
Travis Baird, Real Estate Services Manager
Baird presented the item and noted that it was discussed in Executive Session. He provided
the history of the easement and that it is an issue related to a cleanup of title.
Baird read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe to accept the easement, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AB Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 6.40 of the Code of
Ordinances related to the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages -- Robyn Densmore, City Secretary
and James Kachelmeyer, Assistant City Attorney
This item was pulled and not taken up for consideration.
AC First Reading of an Ordinance establishing the classifications and number of positions
(Strength of Force) 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, Director of Human Resources
Phillips presented the item and noted that it was no change to the total number of police and
firefighter positions, but a reshuffling of those positions in different categories.
Phillips read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Triggs.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AD First Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Georgetown, TX, amending the FY2020 Annual
Budget due to conditions that resulted in new program requirements in the current year, due
to the timing of capital projects and other expenditures approved in the prior year;
appropriating the various amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances in conflict therewith -- Paul Diaz, Budget Manager
Diaz presented the item and noted that it was a follow up to the Workshop Item presented
earlier.
Diaz read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
Mayor Ross noted that Council reviewed this item at Workshop earlier today.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AE Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the FY2019 Annual Budget for year-end
obligations that were not known at the time the budget was adopted; appropriating various
amounts thereof; and repealing all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict therewith --
Paul Diaz, Budget Manager
Diaz presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Diaz read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AF Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the Voluntary Disannexation of
80.929 acres, located in the J. Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608 -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A,
Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and reviewed the process for disannexations.
Nelson read the caption.
Mayor Ross opened the Public Hearing 6:56 p.m. and closed at the same time as there were
no speakers.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Triggs.
Pitts asked if Council has seen this before. Nelson responded yes, that it was part of the
development agreement provisions that were previously approved.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AG Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development sales tax incentive
agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development
Director
Dollar presented the items AG — AJ together. She provided the project background, trade
map area, retail leakage numbers, an overview of Costco, a project overview, the Costco site
plan, current Costco locations, and the Costco incentive package proposal.
Triggs asked clarifying questions about what is included in the incentive package proposal.
Morgan and Dollar answered those questions.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Triggs noted his past work history and that he has seen negative effects when big places like
this setup. He stated that he understands that those things happen and he believes in fair
trade, but one of his objections is when tax money is given for these projects. Dollar clarified
that the incentive package will only receive one reading. Triggs asked why. Mayor Ross
stated that it is because these are agreements and not ordinances.
Jonrowe stated that Triggs raises some good points. She added that she will be looking at
what kinds of wages are being paid to employees and would like to see living wage
requirements. Jonrowe added that she understands that Costco starts at $15/hour and has
robust benefits. She continued that the City could potentially have employees that work here
and live here. Jonrowe stated that she will support this project.
Gonzalez stated that he agrees that Triggs brings up valid points. He added that Costco could
move up the road and he wants to stop retail leakage. Gonzalez stated that the City is gaining
in the sales tax base and asked about the expected timeline for return on investment. Dollar
responded 2.5 years. Gonzalez stated that he feels this is a good deal for Georgetown.
Pitts stated that he supports this. He added that it is destination retail and a big win for
Georgetown.
Mayor Ross stated that the market includes Georgetown and all the way up to Killeen. Dollar
noted that is could go as far north as possibly Waco. Mayor Ross noted the people coming in
to shop at Costco will possibly shop at other places in Georgetown. Dollar responded that
usually, yes, they do shop at other places.
Jonrowe noted the map of different Costco locations and asked if it has been considered to
include provisions to not allow another Costco within a certain area. Dollar responded that
currently there are no further plans to go farther north. Gonzalez noted that those types of
decisions are usually demographic driven when the population will support another location.
Triggs noted that map does point out that Costco wants to be in Georgetown. He added that
Costco probably doesn't have a second competing site in mind. Triggs then stated that he is
concerned that the City is leaving too much money on the table.
Approved 5-1 (Triggs against and District 1 vacant.)
AH Forwarded from Georgetown Transportation Enhancement Corporation (GTEC):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive
agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development
Director
Dollar read the caption
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Approved 5-1 (Triggs against and District 1 vacant.)
Al Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development incentive
agreement with Costco Wholesale Corporation -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development
Director
Dollar read the caption
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 5-1 (Triggs against and District 1 vacant.)
AJ Forwarded from Georgetown Economic Development Corporation (GEDCO):
Consideration and possible action to approve an economic development infrastructure
agreement with Atmos Energy -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director
Dollar read the caption
Motion by Pitts, second by Nicholson.
Approved 5-1 (Triggs against and District 1 vacant.)
AK Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an
approximately 34.02-acre tract of land out of the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, from
the General Commercial (C-3) to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with
a base of General Commercial (C-3) for the property generally located at northwest corner
of Lakeway Drive and IH-35, to be known as Costco Wholesale PUD -- Sofia Nelson,
Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AL Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone a 10.00-acre tract
in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, the same being the remnant portions of Lots 12
and 13 of the San Gabriel Estates Subdivision, from the Agriculture (AG) district to the Local
Commercial (C-1) district, for the property generally located at 3800 Williams Drive -- Sofia
Nelson, Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AM Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately
17.35-acre tract of land in the David Wright Survey, Abstract No. 13, from the Agriculture
(AG) to the Industrial (IN) zoning district, for the property generally located at 3001 N IH 35
to be known as Georgetown Motion -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Gonzalez, second by Fought.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AN Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately
45.819-acre tract of land out of and part of the John Berry Survey Number 3, Abstract Number
51, from the General Commercial (C-3), High Density Multi -Family (MF-2) and Townhouse
(TH) to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning district with a base of General
Commercial (C-3) and Low Density Multi -Family (MF-1) for the property generally located
at the southwest corner of the FM 971 and SH 130 Toll intersection -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A,
Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AO Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone an approximately
51.445-acre tract of land in the W. Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, and J. Robertson Survey,
Abstract No. 545, from the Agriculture (AG) to the Residential Single -Family (RS)
(approximately 49 acres) and Neighborhood Commercial (CN) (approximately 2.445 acres)
zoning districts, for the property generally located at 3001 Westinghouse Road to be known
as Bridgehaven -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Jonrowe, second by Pitts.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AP Second Reading of an Ordinance for the annexation of approximately 80.79 acres of the City -
owned right-of-way situated in part in the Joseph Thompson Survey, Abstract No. 608, in
part in the John Powell Survey, Abstract No. 491, and in part of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey,
Abstract No. 180, to be known as the Southwest Bypass -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning
Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Pitts, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AQ Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of an approximate 30.14-
acre tract of land in the William Addison Survey, Abstract No. 21, and approximately 1.182
acres of Rockride Lane, a right-of-way of varying width of record described to Williamson
County, Texas, and designation of initial zoning of Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning
district, for the property generally located at 2488 Rockride Lane to be known as Rockride
Lane Subdivision -- Sofia Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there had been no changes since the first reading.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AR Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for an Event
Facility specific use in the Mixed Use Downtown (MU-DT) zoning district, for the property
located at 113 East 8th Street, bearing the legal description of Lot 5, and a portion of Lots 6, 7
and 8, Block 40, of the Revised Map of City of Georgetown, to be known as City Post -- Sofia
Nelson, CNU-A, Planning Director
Nelson presented the item and noted that there was a condition added since the first reading
to include that the event facility use being limited to the second floor.
Nelson read the caption.
Motion by Nicholson, second by Gonzalez.
Jonrowe asked if when saying second floor, the City means the upper most floor. Nelson
responded, yes that's correct.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
AS Consideration and possible direction to the City Attorney to draft a Resolution expressing
City Council's dissatisfaction to the Public Utilities Commission of Texas regarding customer
service provided by Suddenlink Communications on behalf of the citizens of the City of
Georgetown and discussion and possible direction to the City Manager to investigate ways
to incentivize and/or encourage competition to Suddenlink Communications' service
offerings to the citizens of the City of Georgetown -- Council Member Kevin Pitts, District 5
and Council Member Steve Fought, District 4
Pitts read the caption.
Motion by Fought to direct the City Attorney to draft a Resolution, second by Gonzalez.
Fought provided and explanation for the item and noted that he receives many complaints
about the service provided by Suddenlink. He also noted that the City is not a regulatory
authority for Suddenlink and that the City does not allow for a monopoly in cable and internet
services. He then provided the history of the City's franchise agreement that ended in 2010
and explained state law related to franchise agreements.
Marvin Holshizer thanked Mr. Fought for his insight into what is being done by the City. He
then discussed prices and noted that in a four year period prices have increased 50%. Mr.
Hoshizer noted Spectrum's prices.
Shelley Garrett stated that on the on Nextdoor app most of the comments are related to
Suddenlink service. She added that citizens are being limited by Suddenlink in their ability
to participate in the digital world. Garrett also noted that a node needs to be repaired.
Elliott Tucker spoke on a receiver issue. He also noted that Suddenlink is an Altice subsidiary
and Altice is growing rapidly. Tucker added that people are always waiting in line for help.
John Bull spoke on the Suddenlink customer service as being awful.
Travis Nance, Regional Vice President for Suddenlink, stated that Suddenlink was acquire by
Altice about four year ago. He then provided stats about Suddenlink and there areas of
service. Nance noted investments that Altice has made recently and upgrades that have been
done to billing and customer service interfaces. He also noted pain points in the customer
services experience. Nance noted that Suddenlink cares for the Georgetown community and
that customer complaint volume going forward should decrease.
Nicholson explained her experience her personal experience with Suddenlink an dnoted that
she pays $82 per month for internet only utilizing multiple streaming devices. She added that
there are options. Nicholson noted an ad for Alitce One and asked if it can be provided to
any customer in Geogetown. Nance responded that he was not sure on that specific offer.
Nicholson asked if the issues were specific neighborhood issues, or box by box. Nance
responded that Suddenlink has node grade assessments and monitors that. He added that if
fiber is cut for whatever reason they monitor that and no node in Georgetown in is at any
kind of saturation. Nicholson asked what the expected outcome is out of this action. Pitts
stated that he will discuss his desired outcome after public comment.
Gonzalez stated that he understands migrating to a new system. He added that the new
system started September and these complaints have been happening for the last 2.5 to 3
years. Gonzalez noted the lack of reliability is the biggest complaint and customers don't get
service or refunds.
Mayor Ross stated that there are cultural issues in respect to have a can -do attitude. He added
that he knew of a business was without telephone for seven days. Mayor Ross provided his
personal experience with contracting work on his house and issues with burying lines. He
noted that he has heard from customers about poor service and people aren't being rewarded
or punished for the service provided but are seeing an increase in the costs of service. Mayor
Ross and Nance then discussed customer service metrics that were not provided and the need
for them.
Fought asked what he should do when his constituents aren't getting helped. He added that
he sent and issue to someone in Suddenlink and it took 10 minutes to solve. Nance stated
that it is part of his job to understand issues and provided options Suddenlink has for
providing customer service. Fought stated that people know about services but they haven't
worked.
Germano Kuntz, creator of Facebook page titled "Remove Suddenlink from Georgetown,
Texas," stated that the page was created based on complaints. He added that he has done lots
of research and had several issues himself. Kuntz stated that he has never had a worse
experience with a company and their website doesn't work. He also noted customer service
representatives not performing and many customers are the store. Kuntz state that this is not
a Georgetown problem, but a systemic failure with all markets making the same complaints.
Pitts stated that his reason for Resolution is because many issues have come and gone, but
Suddenlink issues remain. He stated that the service is so bad. Pitts did thank reps for coming
and willing to be out front. He noted that citizens have demanded action. Pitts continued
that he saw an article from City of Victoria where they did something similar. He added that
he wanted to give a platform to talk about the item and he is not sure what will come from it.
Pitts stated that the City is limited on what it can do, but this is an option. He said that Victoria
also sent Resolution to State representative and senators. Pitts asked if staff can do research
on incentivizing. He added that he has been told that infrastructure is not here, and he would
like to create competition. McNabb provided clarification on the Resolution that was written
by the City of Victoria. Pitts stated that this item is directing Legal to draft a Resolution to
bring back to the Council to vote on at a later time.
Approved 6-0 (District 1 vacant).
Project Updates
AT Project updates and status reports regarding current and future transportation and traffic
project; street, sidewalk, and other infrastructure projects; police, fire and other public safety
projects; economic development projects; city facility projects, city technology projects and
downtown projects including parking enhancements, city lease agreements, sanitation
services, and possible direction to city staff -- David Morgan, City Manager
Morgan had no updates but was willing to answer any questions.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On.a_subject that is posted on this agenda: Please fill out a speaker registration form which can be
found on the table at the entrance to the Council Chamber. Clearly print your name and the letter
of the item on which you wish to speak and present it to the City Secretary on the dais, prior to the
start of the meeting. You will be called forward to speak when the Council considers that item.
Only persons who have delivered the speaker form prior to the meeting being called to order may
speak. Speakers will be allowed up to three minutes to speak.
On a subject not posted on the agenda: An individual may address the Council at a regular City
Council meeting by contacting the City Secretary no later than noon on the Wednesday prior to the
Tuesday meeting, with the individual's name and a brief description of the subject to be addressed.
Only those persons who have submitted a timely request will be allowed to speak. The City
Secretary can be reached at (512) 931-7715 or cs@georgetowi .org. Speakers will be allowed up to
three minutes to speak.
AU Ross Black, President of Georgetown Association of Professional Firefighters regarding the
reduction in overtime compensation precipitated by the switch to the Workday System.
Mr. Black notified the City Secretary prior to the meeting and no longer needed to speak on
the issue.
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.
AV 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
- LHISD Waterline Easement — Nemir
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchase Power Update
Sec. 551.087: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations
- Extension of Aviation Drive -- Michaela Dollar, Economic Development Director
- Rivery Park TIRZ -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
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
Motion by Fought, second by Nicholson.
Approved 6-0.
Adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
Approved by the Georgetown City Council on Arav
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