HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 04.26.2022 CC-RMinutes of a Meeting of the
Governing Body of the
City of Georgetown, Texas
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Prior to calling the meeting to order, an invocation may be performed.
The Georgetown City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM at City Council
Chambers located at 510 West 9th Street.
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Mayor Schroeder called the meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. The following Council Members were
in attendance: Mayor Josh Schroeder; Amanda Parr, Council Member District 1; Shawn Hood,
Council Member District 2; Mike Triggs, Council Member District 3; Steve Fought, Council
Member District 4; Kevin Pitts, Council Member District 5 and Mayor Pro Tem; Jake French,
Council Member District 6; and Tommy Gonzalez, Council Member District 7. A quorum of
Council Members was present in Council Chambers and a roll call was performed.
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
Pledge of Allegiance
Comments from the Mayor
- Electric Line Worker's Week Proclamation
- Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation (not on posted agenda)
Announcements
Action from Executive Session
Motion by Pitts to authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment agreement
of City Attorney Skye Masson consistent with the terms agreed upon in executive session;
second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Pitts to approve a 6% market increase and a 3% merit increase in Robyn
Densmore's annual salary as City Secretary effective May 9, 2022; second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Pitts to approve a 2% merit increase in David Morgan's annual salary as City
Manager effective May 9, 2022; AND to authorize an incentive payment to David Morgan as
City Manager in October of 2022 consistent with the terms in his employment agreement;
AND to authorize the Mayor to sign an amendment to the employment agreement of City
Manager David Morgan consistent with the terms agreed upon in executive session; second
by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Motion by Pitts to reappoint Randall C. Stump as Municipal Court Judge for the City of
Georgetown for the term of two years beginning June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2024 and to
approve a 6% increase in Randall Stump's annual compensation as Municipal Court Judge
effective May 9, 2022; second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Public Wishing to Address Council
On a subject that is pasted 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@georg_etown.org. Speakers will be
allowed up to three minutes to speak.
B. At the time of posting no one had signed up to speak.
Prior to entertaining the Consent Agenda, John Gamez addressed Council related to Item Q and
his concerns with the City's critical infrastructure systems.
Statutory Consent Agenda
The Statutory Consent Agenda includes non -controversial and routine items 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.
C. Consideration and possible action to approve meeting minutes for the Workshop and Regular
Meetings held on April 12, 2022 and Special Meeting held on April 19, 2022 -- Robyn
Densmore, City Secretary
D. Consideration and possible action to approve a Second Annual Renewal Agreement with
Asphalt Inc. of Austin, Texas for the purchase of Asphalt Mixes for Public Works Street
Operations, in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
E. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution conditionally authorizing the
partial abandonment of a wastewater easement in the Frances A. Hudson Survey, Abstract
No. 295, for the benefit of GWT Development, LLC upon conveyance of a replacement
easement and relocation of the existing facilities, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all
necessary documents to effectuate the abandonment -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
F. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with Patrick C. Elliott
Properties, LTD to allow an existing pond located at the northeast corner of Aviation Drive
and Airport Road to continue to encroach into the Airport Road right-of-way, and to
authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
G. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with Lennar Homes of
Texas Land and Construction Ltd, for the placement of landscaping, trees, and irrigation
improvements within the rights -of -way of Wolf Ranch Parkway and Legends Lane/Wolf
Springs Road, public rights -of -way within the Wolf Ranch Phase 6 A/B Subdivision, and to
authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate Services
Coordinator
H. Consideration and possible action to approve a license agreement with H4 Georgetown Phase
1 LLC, for the placement of landscaping, trees, and irrigation improvements within the rights -
of -way of Jay Wolf Drive, Highcrest Street, Addison Lane, Spring Gulch Lane, and River
Trace, public rights -of -way within the Wolf Ranch West Section 1AG and 1BG Subdivisions,
and to authorize the Planning Director to execute the same -- Lauren Boenig, Real Estate
Services Coordinator
I. Consideration and possible action to approve a Municipal Service Agreement with Barney
Handrick, Kathryn Greer, Karen Phillips and Sharon Hampton for the provision of municipal
services, upon annexation, to an approximately 7.38-acres tract of land out of the Frances A.
Hudson Survey Abstract No. 295, located approximately .2 miles south of CR 166 with a
portion of the tract adjacent to FM 1460 (2022-3-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning
Director — Long Range
J. Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution amending the bylaws for the
Planning and Zoning Commission and Historic and Architectural Review Committee --
Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director -Current Planning
K. Consideration and possible action to ratify previous expenditures of $52,875.00 with Westar
Construction for improvements to Heritage Gardens -- Kimberly Garrett, Parks and
Recreation Director
L. Consideration and possible action to approve a contract for a Solid Waste Rate Study with
NewGen Strategies and Solutions of Richardson, Texas, through the Houston Galveston Area
Council (HGAC) contract number HP08-21 in the amount of $92,590.00 -- Eric Johnson, Public
Works Director
M. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a Task Order with Schneider Engineering to
facilitate pole attachment joint use administration and engineering analysis and support --
Kress Carson, Electric Utility Analyst; and Daniel McReynolds, Electric Engineering Manager
N. Forwarded from Georgetown Electric Utility Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a five year agreement with Texas Electric
Cooperative (TEC) with a three year renewal option to allow TEC to be the provider of electric
material and warehouse services -- Daniel Bethapudi, General Manager of Electric Utilities;
and Mike Westbrook, Electric Operations Manager
O. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve an agreement (22-0068-GC) with DPC
Industries for the provision and delivery of 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite (Bleach) for Water
and Wastewater Treatment in an amount not to exceed $1,306,663.00 annually; additionally,
to authorize the City Manager to execute renewals of the agreement for up to (4) four
additional one-year terms -- Michael D. Welch, Water and Wastewater Treatment Manager
P. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to purchase (3) three 125hp Hydromatic Submersible
Pumps to replace existing submersibles located at Smith Branch Lift Station, from Austin
Armature Works, LP, of Buda, Texas, in the amount of $169,260.00 -- Isaac Conde, Water
Services Tech Specialist; and Chelsea Solomon, Director of Water Utilities
Q. Forwarded from Georgetown Water Utility Advisory Board:
Consideration and possible action to approve a contract to Cunningham Constructors &
Associates, Inc. of Georgetown Texas for the construction of the Southside Water Treatment
Plant Ultrafiltration Membrane Improvements Project in the amount of $5,380,000.00 --
Wesley Wright, P.E., Systems Engineering Director; and Chris Pousson, CIP Manager
R. Consideration and possible action to approve a Development Agreement with Beau and
Kimberly Embree relating to property located 1001 Bonnet Lane, Georgetown Texas
providing for the continuation of its status in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction and future
annexation into the City -- Skye Masson
S. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 13.04.018, Section B related to metering
practices for Net Energy Metering of Distributed Energy Resources -- Daniel Bethapudi,
General Manager of Electric Utility; and Leticia Zavala, Customer Care Director
T. Second Reading of an Ordinance on a request for a Special Use Permit (SUP) for the Accessory
Dwelling Unit specific use in the Single -Family Residential (RS) zoning district, for the
property located at 1808 Knight Street, bearing the legal description of Lots 3, 4, Block 5,
Eubank Addition (2022-1-SUP) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
U. Second Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 5.815-acre tract out of the
L.J. Dyches Survey Abstract No.180 with an initial zoning to the Industrial (IN) zoning district
for the property generally located south of Blue Springs Boulevard and east of Rabbit Hill
Road (2021-18-ANX) -- Nat Waggoner, Assistant Planning Director - Long Range
V. Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 2.48 of the Code of Ordinances, titled
"Planning and Zoning Commission", relating to membership of alternate members -- Travis
Baird, Assistant Planning Director
W. Second Reading of an Ordinance relating to approvals, processing, and requirements for plats
and plans pursuant to Chapter 212 of the Local Government Code; repealing conflicting
ordinances and resolutions; making such other findings and provisions related to the subject;
and declaring an effective date -- Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Motion by Pitts to approve the Consent Agenda as presented; second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Legislative Regular Agenda
X. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance
Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue
Certificates Of Obligation, Series 2022; Levying an Ad Valorem Tax and Pledging Certain
Revenues in Support of the Certificates; Approving an Official Statement, a Paying
Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Related Documents; Awarding the Sale of the
Certificates and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Certificates" -- Nathan Parras,
Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented and reviewed the results of the bids that were received earlier today and
noted that Robert W. Biard & Co. Inc from Red Bank, NJ won the award.
Parras read the caption.
General discussion between Council and Jennifer Ritter Douglas, a member of the City's bond
counsel, regarding years and interest rates offered.
Motion by Parr to approve the item as presented; second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Y. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance
Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022;
Levying an Ad Valorem Tax in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement, a
Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and Other Related Documents; Awarding the Sale of the
Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Issuance of the Bonds" -- Nathan
Parras, Assistant Finance Director
Parras presented and reviewed the results of the bids that were received earlier today, and
noted that BOK Financial Securities, Inc. from Dallas, TX won the award.
Parras read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented; second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Z. Consideration and possible action to approve on first and final reading an "Ordinance
Authorizing the Issuance of City of Georgetown, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds;
Pledging Certain Revenues in Support of the Bonds; Approving an Official Statement, a
Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Agreement; Establishing Procedures for
Selling and Delivering the Bonds; and Authorizing Other Matters Relating to the Bonds" --
Leigh Wallace, Finance Director
Wallace presented and noted that the sale will take place on May 121h to attain the best possible
interest rate and that the City hasn't sold these types of bonds in two years. She added that
Standards and Poors revised the City's rating to stable and there is no projected rate increase
to the electric utility, a proposed 9% cost increase for water rates in FY2022/23 and an
additional 9% in FY2023/24.
Wallace read the caption.
General discussion about the need for the bonds and City growth.
Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented; second by Triggs.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AA. Public Hearing and First Reading of an Ordinance for the voluntary annexation of a 38.24-
acre tract out of the Issac Donagan Survey Abstract No. 178 with an initial zoning of
Residential Single -Family (RS) zoning district for the property generally located at 3307 and
3311 State Highway 29 (2022-1-ANX) - Travis Baird, Assistant Planning Director
Baird presented the item and reviewed the Aerial Map; Future Land Use/Overall
Transportation Map; Mixed Density Neighborhood (MDN) explanation; MDN land use
ratios; Zoning Map; and how the application complies or partially complies with the approval
criteria for UDC Section 3.06.030. He added that public notifications sent and no comments
received either in favor or in opposition; and how at their April 5, 2022 meeting, the Planning
& Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request with a 4-0 vote.
Baird read the caption.
General discussion regarding access to the property and land use ratios.
Mayor Schroeder opened and closed the public hearing at 6:41 p.m. as there were no speakers.
Motion by Hood to approve the item as presented; second by French.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AB. Consideration and possible action to approve the Professional Services Agreement
contracting WGI of Frisco, Texas in the amount of $825,000.00 for the
Architectural/Engineering Design of a Parking Structure to be located at S. Austin Ave and
6th Street -- Jennifer Bettiol, CIP Manager; and Eric Johnson, Public Works Director
Johnson presented introduced Bettiol. Bettiol presented and reviewed the Parking Structure
background; WGI as the staff recommended vendor; scope of project; cost; funding; and next
steps.
Bettiol read the caption.
Motion by Fought to approve the item as presented; second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AC. Consideration and possible action to approve a purchase and sale agreement for the exchange
of real property in the Downtown Georgetown Tax Increment Reinvestment zone for the City
to acquire approximately +0.66 acre of land at 501 Austin Avenue South Main Street from
Block 27 LLC in exchange for the city owned lot of approximately .49 acres at 502 South Main
and the city owned lot of approximately .17 acres at 111 E 7th Street, including allowances for
easements and utility relocations and to authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary
agreements to effectuate the exchange -- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Brewer presented the item and reviewed the main deal points; map of lots; encumbrances and
easements on city owned properties; and the two agreements needed for the land swap.
Brewer read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to approve the item as presented; second by Gonzalez.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
AD. Consideration and possible action to approve a Lease Agreement from Block 27, LLC to allow
the continued public use of the property located at 601 South Main Street and 111 East 7th
Street for two years after its sale, and to authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement
-- Laurie Brewer, Assistant City Manager
Brewer presented item AD with Item AC.
Brewer read the caption.
Motion by Pitts to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Lease Agreement with Block 27,
LLC to allow the continued public use of the property located at 601 South Main Street and
111 East Th Street for two years after its sale, on the terms set forth in the purchase and sale
agreement approved in Item AC of this agenda; second by Fought.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
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.
AE. 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
- Litigation Update
Sec. 551.074: Personnel Matters
- Review of evaluations for City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and Municipal Judge
Sec. 551.072: Deliberations about Real Property
- Block 27, property located near the corner of 6th Street and Austin Avenue
- Block 39, City -owned property located at the corner of 6th Street and Main Street and at 111
East 7th Street
Sec. 551.086: Certain Public Power Utilities: Competitive Matters
- Purchased Power Update
Adjournment
Motion by French to adjourn, second by Parr.
Parr - Yes
Hood -Yes
Triggs - Yes
Fought - Yes
Pitts - Yes
French - Yes
Gonzalez - Yes
Approved 7-0.
Mayor Schroeder adjourned the meeting at 6:58 p.m.
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