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Regular Session

Executive Session

There was no Executive Session held at this meeting.

Regular Session

E Called to Order at 6:00 p.m.

F Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Nelon led the Pledge.

G Comments from the dais regarding the following items:
- Welcome to Audience and Opening Comments -- Mayor Gary Nelon
Mayor Nelon welcomed the audience and gave a brief outline of meeting procedures.

- Announcement of two vacancies on the Board of Adjustments
Mayor Nelon announced the two vacancies.

- Proclamation for the 60th Anniversary of the Williamson County and Cities Health District
Mayor Nelon read the proclamation and presented it to Lettie Lee, the City Council's representative to the Williamson County and Cities Health District.

H Announcements and Comments from City Manager
Brandenburg gave an announcement about the early voting schedule for the May 3 General/Special Election.

Brandenburg announced that the Red Poppy Festival would be held on April 26 and 27 in downtown Georgetown.

1 - Rick Denison, Boy Scouts of America, regarding a request for a variance to the City of Georgetown Code of Ordinances concerning discharging firearms in the San Gabriel Park

Denison spoke to Council about requesting a variance to allow the Boy Scouts to use b.b. guns in San Gabriel Park at the Boy Scout Day Camp to be held in the park in June. He provided a packet of information about the proposed camp activities.

The Mayor suggested that the Scouts should make an alternate plan for this year because in order for the Council to allow the b.b. guns, an ordinance would have to be amended which would take two readings at two separate Council meetings and probably would not be complete in time for this year's activities.

2 - Brad Thomas, 102 Oakmont Court, regarding Code Enforcement: Portable basketball goals deemed to be public nuisances.

Thomas said he lives on a cul de sac and has periodically placed a portable basketball goal in front of his home since Christmas of 1995. He said recently his goal was confiscated and he was issued a ticket. He said the goal is easily moved and asked the Council to clarify the ordinance to indicate specifically what is and what isn't allowed on a cul de sac.

3 - Kendall Young, 140 Scissortail Trail, regarding appreciation of contributions made by outgoing councilmen.

Young said he wished there could be more gratitude expressed to outgoing councilmembers. He congratulated outgoing Councilmember Llorente Navarrette and commended him for his service to the City. He said he had some nice things to say about outgoing Councilmember Sam Pfiester, but since Councilmember Pfiester was absent from the meeting, he did not share that information.

4 - B. Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, regarding plan to extend the airport runway through Golden Oaks subdivision to Gabriel Heights, and other legal matters.

Peshak displayed an airport layout plan saying that it contained the Mayor's signature which means it was approved by the Council. He claimed that the subdivisions of Golden Oaks and Gabriel Heights and two churches would need to be removed due to plans to expand the Georgetown Airport.

Don Dison, 607 Esparada, acknowledged Navarrette and Pfiester for their service to the City. He said 120 days ago he had asked Council for approval of a lease. He said he is disappointed that the lease request is not on this agenda for Council action.

Legislative Regular Agenda

O Consideration and possible action for the review and approval of the janitorial services specifications for the purpose of soliciting bids -- Terry Jones, Support Services Manager and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration

Jones noted that he had provided a revised set of specifications in the agenda packet, and explained the "best value statement" and the awarding of points to qualify for being awarded the bid. He also pointed out the addition of a criminal background check. Smith suggested and Jones agreed to add points for "locally-owned" businesses.

Navarrette said he would like to see a "criminal background check" initiated in all hirings for City departments such as people hired for "day labor." Rundell clarified that most of the day labor is for field positions who are supervised and not left alone in City facilities.

Noble asked for clarification for the preference to be given to locally-owned businesses. Jones said the three percent would be factored into the price submitted by the local vendor. Carls suggested that the specifications could be adjusted to reflect the statement that the three percent allowed by the state will be a part of the bid process.

Motion by Snell, second by Navarrette to approve the specifications with the suggested revisions. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

P Consideration and possible action regarding a procedure for applications for social services funding -- Councilmembers Ken Evans, Jack Noble, and Farley Snell

This item was pulled from consideration.

Q Consideration and possible action to approve a resolution encouraging the recognition of "Matricula Consular" identification cards issued by the Mexican Consulate -- David Morgan, Police Chief

Morgan read the resolution. Navarrette and Snell asked for clarification of the purposes for this particular idenfitication. Morgan emphasized that this identification is being encouraged from a public safety standpoint specifically to facilitate the coming forward of witnesses to a crime without fear of being turned over to the immigration authorities. It was suggested that clarifying language be added to the resolution for Council consideration on a future agenda.

R Consideration and possible action to approve a Resolution to create a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Temple, Texas -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief

This item was pulled from consideration at this time.

S Consideration of approval of the purchase of thermal imaging cameras through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Temple, Texas, in the amount of $32,500 -- Anthony Lincoln, Fire Chief

This item was pulled from consideration at this time.

T Georgetown Municipal Airport

1. Consideration and possible action to authorize staff to include the project to provide two-way traffic on Taxiway A in the Entitlement Grant Project -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager

Yantis explained that the Airport Advisory Board would like an opportunity to revisit this project in order to further explain it at a later time. McLain explained the purpose of the item. He said the expansion of the runway is for the purpose of public safety. He demonstrated a map to show the location of the proposed parallel taxiway and demonstrated the difficulty for two airplanes to approach each other on the taxiway.

Evans said the Council has voted not to expand the airport. He asked if this item is an attempt to expand the airport. He asked also if this puts the Airport further under the control of the FAA.

McLain responded that the purpose of the item is to provide safety. He said the Council has already accepted the Entitlement Grant and this would be a further piece of that grant. Yantis said the recent resolution put forth by Snell several meetings back attempted to further define "expansion." Noble asked and Yantis explained that this is a part of a 90-10 match that Council approved but asked that this item be brought back for further explanation.

Snell asked and Yantis explained that the AAB will consider an alternative "pull-off" area that could be incorporated to accomplish the same goal as this parallel taxiway.

Doug Anderson, 112 Juniper Street, noted that four citizens had met with David Fulton and Michelle Hannah from the Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division, and asked them about their plans for a regional airport. He said Fulton and Hannah told them they are looking at sites east of Interstate 35, for example, in Pflugerville. He said Peshak took them to the Airport and explained that there is plenty of room on the taxiway except where there is a flight school. Anderson recommended that Council go out to the airport and look around.

Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, said he owns an aircraft like McLain demonstrated, and he said there is 11 feet of clearance for two similar planes to pass on the taxiway. He said he believes the purpose of putting in a larger taxiway would be to allow larger aircraft. He said he feels there is no need for an additional taxiway.

Snell said he would oppose this additional taxiway, mainly because it would physically change the layout of the airport. He said he thinks if it is really needed, it will come up again in the revised Airport Master Plan. He said he doesn't see it as a safety issue. Evans said he is against it because it looks like a reason to use "free money." Noble agreed with Evans saying he sees it as an incremental expansion of the airport. Sansing said he doesn't think it is an expansion and does see it as a safety issue because there is no ground control, but agreed the issue should go back to the AAB.

Motion by Smith, second by Navarrette to deny the expansion. Approved 5-1. (Sansing opposed/Pfiester absent)

2. Consideration and possible action to approve a six (6) month extension to the Construction Completion Deadline for Microfusion, Inc. at 302 Wright Brothers Drive -- Travis McLain, Airport Manager and Tom Yantis, Assistant City Manager

McLain explained that this is an extension to a construction completion deadline and that the owner has a contract with Scott and White. Snell clarified that this lease was first signed in 2000 and this project is about 18 months off schedule.

Keith Peshak, 800 Oak Crest Lane, with an additional three minutes from Doug Anderson, demonstrated that the Airport Layout Plan has not been followed. He said Council always seems to allow the requested variances.
Doug Anderson, 112 Juniper, said he would like to see what has been accomplished on this project and why there needs to be additional time.

Joe MInarovic of Microfusion, the applicant, told Council that the lease agreement was signed approximately three years ago. He said Scott and White will house a medivac helicopter at this location. He said a temporary pad and temporary office facility was installed for them. He said he has invested $50,000 in field materials in the last 18 months to facilitate the construction of a large building. He said he has also paid numerous utility and tap fees. He said the building plans have been submitted to the City.

There were questions from the Council. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve the extension. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

1. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City 103.50 acres, more or less, in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of IH 35 and State Highway 29 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Polasek explained that this is the second public hearing for this annexation. The public hearing was opened at 8:02 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m.

2. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City 0.68 acres in the Clement Stubblefield Survey, located at the southwest corner of the intersection of IH 35 and State Highway 29 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Polasek explained that this is the second public hearing for this annexation. The public hearing was opened at 8:02 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:02 p.m.

3. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the 16.00 acres in the William Addison Survey, located south of the intersection of County Road 188 and State Highway 29 -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Polasek explained that this is the second public hearing for this annexation. The public hearing was opened at 8:03 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m.

4. Public Hearing on an ordinance providing for the annexation into the City of Block 1, Lot 22-A, San Gabriel Estates Subdivision, located north of the intersection of Booty's Crossing Road and Kathi Lane -- Ed Polasek, Chief Long-Range Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Polasek explained that this is the second public hearing for this annexation. The public hearing was opened at 8:03 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:04 p.m.

1. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of a 4.75 acre tract in the Joseph Fish Survey, from A, Agricultural, to RM-3, Residential Office and Service Use, or more restrictive district, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Penny Lane and Williams Drive (FM 2338) -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services

Ray read only the caption of Ordinance No. 2003-22 on second reading. Motion by Noble, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on second reading. Approved 6-0.

2. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of a 4.76 acre tract in the Joseph Fish Survey, from A, Agricultural, to RM-3, Residential Office and Service Use, or more restrictive district, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Penny Lane and Williams Drive (FM 2338) -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services

Ray read only the caption of Ordinance No. 2003-23 on second reading. Motion by Noble, second by Navarrette to approve the ordinance on second reading. Approved 6-0.

3. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment, from the existing Intensity Level 2 to the proposed Intensity Level 4, for 4.75 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey, located off FM 2338 (Williams Drive), and Penny Lane. – David Munk, Development Engineer and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services

Munk read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance No. 2003-24 on second reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

4. Second Reading of an Ordinance for a Century Plan Amendment from the existing Intensity Level 2 to the proposed Intensity Level 4, for 4.76 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey, located off FM 2338 (Williams Drive), and Penny Lane. – David Munk, Development Engineer and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services

Munk read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Snell, second by Sansing to approve Ordinance No. 2003-25 on second reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

5. Second Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning 23.42 acres within Berry Creek Section 5 from RS, Residential Single-Family, R-P, Residential Planned, and C-1,Local Commercial to RS, Residential Single-Family, or more restrictive district, located on the West side of SH 195 and east of Kingsway Road -- Bobby Ray, Chief Development Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Planning and Development Services

Ray read only the caption of the ordinance on second reading. Motion by Evans, second by Navarrette to approve Ordinance No. 2003-26 on second reading. Approved 4-2. (Noble and Sansing opposed/Pfiester absent)

1. First Reading of an Ordinance to increase the insufficient check fee from $15 to the maximum allowable by state law, currently $25 per occurrence -- Laurie Brewer, Controller and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration

Brewer explained the ordinance and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Smith asked and Brewer responded that the City receives 250 to 300 insufficient checks per year.

Motion by Navarrette, second by Noble to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

2. First Reading of an Ordinance amending electric rates and rate structure to reflect the cost of providing service -- Kathy Ragsdale, Utility Office Director and Micki Rundell, Director of Finance and Administration

Ragsdale explained the purpose of the ordinance and read only the caption of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Noble asked and Ragsdale clarified the 25-cent increase in service charge. Smith and Evans questioned the service charge on bank drafting and paying by credit cards. There was further discussion with the consultants about the industrial and the economic development rates. Motion by Smith, second by Evans to approve on first reading. Motion by Sansing, second by Noble to amend the original motion to remove the 25-cent service charge from residential bills. Approved 4-2. (Evans and Snell opposed/Pfiester absent)

Vote on the amended original motion: Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

Evans asked that the impact of removing the 25-cent fee be brought back to Council.

3. First Reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 6.16 and add new section 9.12.030 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown pertaining to "Peddlers and Solicitors" to prohibit peddling and soliciting on private property, public streets, rights-of-way, or from medians in the street -- David Morgan, Police Chief

Assistant Police Chief Keven Stofle read the entire ordinance. There was discussion. Motion by Evans, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 5-1. (Snell opposed/Pfiester absent)

1. Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning of 1.102 acres out of Block 3 of the City of Georgetown from RS, Residential Single-family to C-2, Downtown Commercial, or more restrictive district, located between Austin Avenue and Rock Street, north of 2nd Street -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray explained the rezoning request. The public hearing was opened at 8:28 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:28 p.m.

2. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of 1.102 acres out of Block 3 of the City of Georgetown from RS, Residential Single-family to C-2, Downtown Commercial, or more restrictive district, located between Austin Avenue and Rock Street, north of 2nd Street -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Evans asked and John Gavurnik explained his plans for the property. He said his tentative plans are to do a restaurant and some retail and office complexes. Evans confirmed that his plans comply with Nore Winter's plans for the downtown area. Motion by Evans, second by Sansing to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

3. Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning of .792, .692 and .0028 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey from A, Agricultural to C-1, Local Commercial, or more restrictive district, located at 4701 and 4711 Williams Drive (FM2338) north of Shell Road -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray explained the rezoning request. The public hearing was opened at 8:33 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:33 p.m.

4. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of .792, .692 and .0028 acres out of the Joseph Fish Survey from A, Agricultural to C-1, Local Commercial, or more restrictive district, located at 4701 and 4711 Williams Drive (FM2338) north of Shell Road -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Noble, second by Sansing to approve on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

5. Public Hearing to consider a Rezoning of 4.8194 acres out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey from RS, Residential Single-family to C-3, General Commercial, or more restrictive district, located on the northbound frontage of IH-35 at 4111-4218 South IH-35 -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray explained the rezoning request. The public hearing was opened at 8:36 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:36 p.m.

6. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of 4.8194 acres out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey from RS, Residential Single-family to C-3, General Commercial, or more restrictive district, located on the northbound frontage of IH-35 at 4111-4218 South IH-35 -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)

7. Public Hearing to consider the Rezoning of .996 acres out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey from RS, Residential Single-family to C-3, General Commercial, or more restrictive district, located on the northbound frontage IH-35 south of the Inner Loop -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray explained the rezoning request. The public hearing was opened at 8:39 p.m. There were no comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:39 p.m.

8. First Reading of an Ordinance Rezoning of .996 acres out of the Lewis J. Dyches Survey from RS, Residential Single-family to C-3, General Commercial, or more restrictive district, located on the northbound frontage IH-35 south of the Inner Loop -- Bobby Ray, Chief Current Planner and Amelia Sondgeroth, Director of Development Services

Ray read the caption only of the ordinance on first reading after having satisfied the requirements of the City Charter. Motion by Sansing, second by Smith to approve the ordinance on first reading. Approved 6-0. (Pfiester absent)