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Citizen Participation Plan Advisory Board

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The Citizen Participation Plan seeks to establish and coordinate procedures for the City to effectively and efficiently communicate relevant information and it’s effects to the public, proactively and reactively solicit feedback, improve community outreach, and provide opportunities for public participation in the City’s decision-making process. City Staff has begun work with a citizen advisory group, hoping to complete the plan by the end of the year.

Citizen Participation Plan Agendas

Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:48:38 +0000

This Board makes recommendations regarding the development of the book collection, programming, and other services provided by the Georgetown Public Library.

Number of positions: 7

Meeting date: 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

David F. Ciambrone :: Feb 2010
Glenn R. Mautner :: Feb 2010
Marisue Miller :: Feb 2010
Anjeanette Courtin (Secretary) :: Feb 2011
Shana Forte Nichols (Vice-Chair) :: Feb 2010
Kathryn Morehouse :: Feb 2011
Betty Anne Sensabaugh (Chair) :: Feb 2011
Board Liaison: Judy Fabry, Library Administrative Assistant (512)930-3552 jkf@georgetowntx.org

Georgetown Public Library Advisory Board agendas

Zoning Board of Adjustment

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:48:22 +0000

The Zoning Board of Adjustment is a five member board appointed to hear and grant requests for Variances from the zoning standards of the Unified Development Code (UDC). This Board also makes decisions regarding requests for Special Exceptions from the UDC standards and considers applicant Appeals of Administrative Decisions. This is a quasi-judicial board and any appeal of its decision must be taken to a court of law. Eligible members must be registered voters and must have resided in the city limits for at least one year prior to beginning service with the board. One member of the Board shall be an active member of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Number of positions: 5

Meeting date: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

Steven Lampinstein :: Feb 2010
Patrick Lawson :: Feb 2010
Marjorie Herbert :: Feb 2010
Jenel Looney :: Feb 2010
Leo Wood (Chair) :: Feb 2011

Board Liaison: Karen Frost, Administrative Supervisor, Planning & Development (512)930-2545 kfrost@georgetowntx.org

Zoning Board of Adjustment agendas

Planning and Zoning Commission

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:48:05 +0000

The Planning and Zoning Commission is an appointed seven member body assigned the task of reviewing various types of development related applications and providing recommendations on such to the Georgetown City Council. These applications cover topics such as future land uses planned for the City, zoning of properties to determine current land uses and development standards, the subdivision of properties and many more. The Commission utilizes several documents to make decisions, including the Unified Development Code (UDC) and the Comprehensive Plan (2030 Plan), so extensive use and knowledge of these documents can be expected. For this reason, the Commission is also granted up to three members in training for anyone interested in becoming part of the group but wanting to learn more about the Commission and its responsibilities. Eligible members must be registered voters and residents within the city limits for at least one year prior to beginning service with the commission.

Number of positions: 7 Members and 2 Commissioners-in-Training

Meeting date: 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

Members

Gregory Austin :: Feb 2011
Porter Cochran :: Feb 2010
Gene Facey :: Feb 2011
Patrick Lawson :: Feb 2010
Brandon Collier :: Feb 2011
Annette Montgomery :: Feb 2011
Don Padfield (Chair) :: Feb 2011

Board Liaison: Stephanie McNickle, Planning Specialist (512)930-3576 smcnickle@georgetowntx.org

Commissioners-in-Training

Porter Cochran :: Feb 11
Pat Armour :: Feb 11

Planning & Zoning Commission agendas

Parks and Recreation Board

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:47:51 +0000

This Board advises the City Council on the uses of parkland, parks, recreational facilities, improvements in programs and activities, and facilities to meet community recreation needs and interests.

Number of positions: 7

Meeting date: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

Kent Buikema (Chair) :: Feb 2011
Robert Laemel :: Feb 2010
Bill Mateja :: Feb 2011
Bob Mathis :: Feb 2010
Shane Morris :: Feb 2010
Jean Houck :: Feb 2011
Simone Pollard :: Feb 2011
Board Liaison: Jill Kellum, Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation (512)930-8481 jkellum@georgetowntx.org

Parks & Recreation Board agendas

Main Street Advisory Board

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:47:36 +0000

The seven-member Main Street Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the promotion, maintenance, and encouragement of the civic, social, commercial, tourist and economic welfare of the historic downtown central business district of Georgetown. Membership includes representatives as follows: the Williamson County Commissioner of Precinct 3, a downtown property owner, a downtown business owner, the Downtown Georgetown Association, the Chamber of Commerce, a historical association, and a citizen at-large.

Board membership requires a commitment of a minimum of four to ten hours per month.

Number of positions: 7

Meeting date: 1st Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m.

Meeting Location: The Williamson Museum – 716 South Austin Avenue

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

Denise Jimenez :: Feb 2011
Chris Dyer (Chair) :: Feb 2011
Mike Burton :: Feb 2011
Connie Watson (Secretary) :: Feb 2010
Trevor Dunham (Vice Chair) :: Feb 2010
VACANT :: Feb 2010
Tiffany McLendon:: Feb 2011
Board Liaison: Shelly Hargrove, Main Street Manager (512)930-2027 mainstreet@georgetowntx.org

Main Street Advisory Board agendas

Housing Advisory Board

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:47:21 +0000

The purpose of the Board is to advise City Council on issues to ensure that the City of Georgetown has housing that is affordable for citizens at all income levels. Membership is composed of five at-large members with knowledge of issues on home ownership, and the affordability of home ownership, and the other four members must have knowledge of specialized fields relating the Georgetown Housing Authority, Habitat for Humanity, the residential mortgage industry and residential construction.

Number of positions: 9

Meeting date: At least three times per year at the request of the Chair; 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

Tom Crawford :: Feb 2011
Betty Craig :: Feb 2011
Janis Cowman-Arteaga :: Feb 2010
John Gavurnik :: Feb 2010
Debbie Hoffman :: Feb 2010
Dollene Thompson :: Feb 2011
Tim Todd :: Feb 2011
Larkin Tom :: Feb 2010
(9th seat vacant)
Board Liaison: Jennifer Bills, Housing Coordinator (512) 930-8477 jbills@georgetowntx.org

Housing Advisory Board agendas

Historic and Architectural Review Commission (HARC)

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:47:04 +0000

This board makes recommendations to City Council on the designation of historic sites or districts, acts and assists the City Council in formulating design guidelines and other supplemental materials relevant to the historic preservation or design review, and approves or denies Certificates of Design Compliance. Addistionally, the Board renders advice and guidance upon the request of property owners or occupants on new construction or the restoration, alteration or maintenance of any historic resource or other building within the District, and performs any other functions requested by the City Council.

Number of positions: 7

Meeting date: 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

West Short (Chair) : : Feb 2010
J.C. Johnson :: Feb 2011
Susan Firth :: Feb 2011
Will Moore :: Feb 2010
Larry Moseley :: Feb 2011
Ron Pergl :: Feb 2011
Dee Rapp :: Feb 2011
Board Liaison: Robbie Wyler, Planner II (512) 930-3581 rwyler@georgetowntx.org

Historic & Architectural Review Commission agendas

Georgetown Youth Advisory Board

Webmaster — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:46:50 +0000

Advise the City Council on youth related issues. Members, ranging in age from thirteen to eighteen years old, work to develop future leaders, promote positive adult/youth cooperation and dialogue, and encourage youth participation in solving community concerns. This board can have up to 24 members.

Number of positions: 16

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending :: Grade

Sam Doocy :: Aug 09 :: Grade 9
Shawn Delaney Hicks :: Aug 09 :: Grade 9
Spencer Reagan :: Aug 09 :: Grade 9
Crystal Pratt :: May 07 :: Grade 11
Ryan Varner :: Aug 09 :: Grade 11
Kelsey Wright :: June 09 :: Grade 11
Kate Doocy (Treasurer) :: Aug 08 :: Grade 12
Amanda Hanson-Emerson (Chair) :: May 08 :: Grade 11
Melissa McNutt (Vice Chair) :: Aug 08 :: Grade 12
Rachel McNutt (Secretary) :: Aug 09 :: Grade 12
Jacob Wolfman (Sgt. at Arms) :: Aug 08 :: Grade 12
Board Liaison: Brenda Culver, Youth Activities Coordinator, Parks and Recreation (512)931-2744 bculver@georgetowntx.org

Georgetown Youth Advisory Board agendas

Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board (GUS)

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The GUS Board makes recommendations to City Council regarding staff presentations related to capital improvement projects and priorities, utility services, resource supplies and other Council-assigned projects.

Number of positions: 7

Meeting date: 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

Board Member (Position) :: Term Ending

John Nett :: Feb 2011
Patty Eason :: May 2011
Fred Beach (Vice Chair) :: Feb 2010
Temple Page :: Feb 2010
Richard Lenning (Secretary) :: Feb 2011
Bill Sattler (Chair) :: May 2011
Stephen Quinn :: Feb 2011
Board Liaison: Jana Kern, Administrative Assistant, Georgetown Utility Systems (512)930-8473 jkern@georgetowntx.org

Georgetown Utility System Advisory Board agendas