Meeting minutes City ofLiberty Hill, TX Public Works Commission Regular Called Meeting, May 20, 2024, 5:30 PM City Council Chamber 2801 Ranch RD 1869 Liberty Hill, TX 78642  ERTY  ow  Public Works Commission Members present:  Kyle Smith, Chair Jon Nolting, Vice Chair Robert Watson  City Staff present:  James Herrera; Public Works Project Manager Elaine Simpson, City Secretary (Recording Secretary) Call to Order/Introductions: /Welcome Kyle Smith called the meeting to order at 5:31 P.M.  2) Public Comments  Regarding items not on this agenda/Public Comments: Those desiring 10: speak on a topic not listed on the agenda. please complete a speaker, form and present in lo the Cily Secretary before the meeting. Speakers will have three minutes each to. speak, this time cannot he transferred. or shared. Commissioners may not take action during this item and any responses will be limited 10 factual stalements, recitation of existing policy, or request for the topicto Regarding topics listed as an agenda item/l /During specific agenda item: Commissioners: request that: speakers complete as speaker form, indicate which agenda item they are interested in speaking about, and submit form 10 the City Secretary before the agenda item is addressed. Speaker forms may be emailedtor the Ciry Secretary before the  be placed on a) future agenda.  meeting al aataralhrmahlirgas No Comments.  Liberty Hill Public Works Commission  Regular Called Meeting, May 20, 2024, meeting minutes  Page1of6    3) Regular Agenda Items The Commissioners may take action on all items listed on a) Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding Public Works Commission Motion: Motion by Robert Waston, 2nd by Jon Nolting, to approve and to adopt the April 15, 2024, Commission meeting minutes, as presented. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried  this agenda.  meeting minutes from meeting April 15, 2024. (R. Harness)  unanimously by a vote of3-0.  b) Hear update, discuss and consider report on re-naming the spur off Main Street.  (James Herrera)  James Herrera, Project Manager, updated the Commission that per the addressing coordinator for Williamson County 911 did not have any issues with renaming this segment. Should be able to make name change in 6+-1 month. The property owners are okay with the change. James is waiting on ai response from Williamson County. James suggested the naming of the spur to be  Market Street Spur. No action was taken.  c) Hear update, discussion and consideration of report on ownership of the street next to James Herrera, Project Manager, updated the Commission that he is getting the new City Attorney up to speed. There is not as street there, people were. just using it as one. The EDC has gone forward with making improvements, but they've been told that the City will not install a James updated the Commission that the house next to parsonage is now up for sale. According to the 2040 Comp Plan it shows improvements in the area (note: this is about street on Church  One Chapel Church. (J. Herrera)  cross-walk.  land). No action was taken.  Liberty Hill Public Works Commission  Regular Called Meeting, May 20, 2024, meeting minutes  Page 2of6    d) Hear update, discussion and consideration on report regarding the Downtown Traffic Study being conducted by Pape/Dawson Engineering. (J.Herrera) James Herrera, Project Manager, updated the Commission that Pape Dawson, City Engineer, can start as soon as plan is approved. This will include updating the traffic plan that was last done in 2018. Itwill take approximately 12 months to complete. James read al letter from Pape-Dawson that included the scope and impact fee and CIP issues. Pape-Dawson will utilize the 2040 Comp plan in its study. Pape-Dawson will fast track this study to assist the City. The study will include a speed limit study, drainage, and One-Way streets. No action was taken.  e) Hear Update, discussion and consideration of report from James Herrera regarding This matter was discussed during item 4.c and is part of the Pape-Dawson work load now. No  straightening/ealigning Church Street. (J. Herrera)  action was taken.  f) Discussion, consideration and possible action to recommend to Council the approval to put up No Parking signs from Myrtle to Grange and Hickman on Main Street. (D.  Thomison, C. Gyergyo)  James Herrera, Project Manager, presented to the Commission that the City Manager would like the Public Works Commission to forward a formal recommendation to City Council regarding no parking on Main Street from Myrtle to Hickman. Once we get ADA compliance in the back ofParker's the City can close parking in the front of Parkers. The Commission suggested that it is appropriate forl No Parking on Main Street from 1869 to Hickman. The parking in front of Parkers and Indigo Salon is not safe. The Commission would like the Police Chiefto attend the  next Public Works Commission meeting.  Motion: Motion by Jon Nolting, 2nd by Robert Watson, to recommend to City Council no parking on Main Street from RR 1869 to Hickman. Vote on the Motion: Motion carried  unanimously by a vote of3-0.  Liberty Hill Public Works Commission  Regular Called Meeting, May 20,2024,m meeting minutes  Page 3 of6    g) Discussion, consideration and possible action regarding an update from James Herrera James Herrera, Project Manager, provided 2 handouts/fact sheet to the Commission. The contract has poured cement for all the base work. Itis almost ready for drainage boxes and then asphalt. The contractor is going steady and may be done by the end ofthis year. No action was  regarding the Williamson County /Liberty Hill Bypass.  taken.  h) Hear Report/Update on Public Works information presentation made to the Liberty Hill The LHEDC Board ofDirectors requested an update on Public Works projects (with a focus on the Downtown Area) and Mr. Herrera spoke to the Board at their meeting ofMay 15, 2024. James Herrera, Project Manager, updated the Commission that the EDC has asked before the meeting to be briefed on specific things toi include water projects and downtown, etc. James informed the Commission that the fire flow will help the 5-year plan. There are plans to upgrade the different pipe sizes which will be paid for with the. ARPA funds. There is also a plan to upgrade the line along Van Alley. The Commission was concerned how this would affect Downtown. James informed the Commission that the City needs to be working on al higher level on getting water, and getting it to Liberty Hill, Blue Water, etc. There is also concern that septic tanks are restricting downtown. The City would like to get them over to gravity line. The City is hopefully going to get Santa Rita off South Fork plant which will allow downtown to attach to it. James also let the Commission know that the Water/Wastewater plan is being done at this time. i) Discussion regarding the proposed Liberty Hill Downtown Master Plan. On May 22, 2024, City Council will hear a presentation on this proposed Downtown Masterplan during the 5:001 PM to 6PM City Council Workshop. This plan, commissioned by the Downtown Revitalization Committee and financed by the Liberty Hill Economic Development  Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors. (J. Herrera)  No action was taken.  Corporation, has been designed by Halff Engineering.  There was a brief discussion regarding the Downtown Masterplan, and the draft is available on  the website. No action was taken.  Liberty Hill Public Works Commission  Regular Called Meeting, May 20, 2024, meeting minutes  Page 4of6    4) Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Update/Impact Fees Project  This. standing item on the Public Works Commission agenda is for discussions, consideration and possible action regarding Capital Improvement Plans, including Transporiation Improvement Plan(s), Drafting. such plans, issuing Reques!s for Qualifications, for enghnerihneplomihg./mm: to design these plans and any activity required to develop and James Herrera, Project Manager, updated the Commission that 2 lift stations were being built and  implement Transportation Impact Fees for new growth. lis being repaired. No action was taken.  5) Reports group. No Reports.  Att this time, the Commissioners may review reports which do not require action. Examples might be reportsfrom other committees orj from the Cross-Committee Communications  6) City Staff Summary Remarks/Announcements. Adentify Future Agenda Items City staff members recommend that Commissioners be familiar with the City's Comprehensive  Master Plan. This document can be found on the city official website at tps,/www.IbertyilagoVG25LHIX2WD-Comprehensive-Plan  James Herrera, Project Manager, informed the Commission that he will start providing a list of projects in progress. Work on the South Plant is going on - sand blasting of coatings is being done now. The timeline for completion is. July/August 2024. No action was taken.  Liberty Hill Public Works Commission  Regular Called Meeting, May 20,2024, meeting minutes  Page! 5 of6    7) Adjournment  Motion: Motion by Robert Watson, 2nd by Jon Nolting, to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 p.m. At6:19PM, having no more items on the agenda and hearing no objections from the  Vote on the Motion: Motion carried unanimously by a vote of3-0.  Commission, Chair Smith adjourned the meeting.  Meeting minutes 9u45  a vote 2024.  approved by  of 3AEo C)  Nays on  Chairkyé mith  Attest/Elaine Simpson, City  Ekprin  Liberty Hill Public' Works Commission  Regular Called Meeting, May 20, 2024, meeting minutes  Page 6of6    LIBERTY HILL BYPASS FACT SHEET  WILCO Updated April 2024  County Commissioner: Commissioner Cynthia Long, Precinct Project Limits: RM 1869 to CR: 279/Bagdad Road  Project Status: Construction began in early 2024 and is Issues to be Addressed: Safety, mobility, expanding east-west  2  expected to complete by late 2025 connectivity  PROJECT PURPOSE & NEED:  Williamson County was the third fastest growing county in Texas between 2000-2022,* and increased number of residents and vehicles and to better protect the quality of life for  Williamson County current population projections predict that this trend will continue. The City of Liberty Hill FASTEST GROWING alone grew by 149.2% between 2020 and 2022."Itist the County's responsibility to plan for FROM,2000T02022 residents. The Liberty Hill Bypass project willl help meet the needs of motorists in one of the  COUNTYIN TEXAS  needs and  3rd  transportation  this growth requires additional roadways to keep pace with the  fastest growing areas of the county.  PROJECT FUNDING & SCHEDULE:  Project design and environmental clearance were completedi ine early 2023. Construction begani in early 2024 andi is expected to complete  byl late 2025.  PROJECT DETAILS AND DESIGN: This roadway is part of the Countv's Long-Range Transportation! Plan that is meant to plan for current and future growth to maintain al high level of mobility and quality of life for residents and communities. Preliminary route alignments were evaluated with several factors considered, including public input, community impacts and natural resources. The project was identified by the City of Liberty Hill as one of its priority projects for the 2019 Williamson County Road Bond election The project consists of building a two-lane roadway with shoulders and turn lanes that will connect RM 1869 to CR 279/Bagdad Road. The County has determined that the eastbound frontage road will be the first portion of the project constructed based on the recommendation made by the engineering firm LJAE Engineering. The ultimate buildout of the The Liberty Hill Bypass project was identified with publici input from the Highway 29 Corridor Study, which was originally funded through the voter-approved 2006 Williamson County throughout the study to discuss the future plans and gather input.  (29)  214  532  1869  LIBERTY 332 HILL 279  that was approved by voters.  road could take several decades.  witco  LIBERTY BVPASS HILL  LEGEND Project Area  Road Bond. That study explored environmental constraints, travel demands, alignment alternatives, ROW mapping and schematic development for the reconstruction of SH 29. The Williamson County Road Bond team met with potentially impacted property owners At the time of the Highway 29 Corridor Study, it was determined that the Liberty Hill Bypass would be built when the need arose. Williamson County has continued to grow, witht traffic volumes increasing significantly and resulting in traffic congestion at both peak and  Liberty Hil Bypass-FadSheet    non-peak periods. In: 2019, it was determined ther need was there, Williamson County wouldi movet forward with construction oft thel Liberty  Hill Bypass to alleviate congestion and plan for the region's future.  MORE INFORMATION  For more information about this project, please visity wwwAwicot-poVB19Lberve-HIl-Bypass: Questions or comments may be directed by  email orp phone to the Williamson County Road Bond Program at roads@wilco.org or (512)943-1195.  "Source: US Census Bureau, County Population Tolals:2 2020-2022 (6/13/23) "Source: US Census Bureau, Liberty DiaFisiazuZziensza Liberty HIE Bypass- -Faci Sheet    LIBERTY HILL BYPASS  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  WLCO Updated April2 2024  TEXAS  1. What is the Liberty Hill Bypass project?  The Liberty Hill Bypass projecti is intended to improve mobility around the City of Liberty Hill. The project consists of building a two-lane roadway with shoulders andt turn! lanest thaty will connect! RM 18691 to CR279/Bagdad Road. The County has determined that thee east-bound frontage road will be thef first portion oft the project constructed based ont the recommendation made byLJA  Engineers. The project is a part of the Count/sLong-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).  2. What is the Williamson County LRTP?  The Williamson County Commissioners Court adopted the LRTP in October 2009. The plan is regularly updated based on current needs, population projections, and anticipated future mobility and safety needs. The planning process to develop the LRTP involves working with the public, cities, neighboring counties, and transportation and planning agencies to gather input and coordinate connectivity and mobility. The most recent amendments to the LRTP outline a network of roadways that will improve safety and mobility across the County andi includes a map of potential controlled access facilities and arterial roadways. These roadways are conceptual only to show general locations and connections needed. To learn more about the LRTP, visit  mAKpMESlcmeangelensotaicnPan 3. Why is this project needed?  Williamson County has experienced significant growth inr recent years, and current population projections predict that this trend will continue. The City of Liberty Hill alone grew by 149.2% between 2020 and 2022.* The Liberly Hill Bypass project will help  meet the needs of motorists in one of thet fastest growing areas of the county.  4. What are the project limits?  The project limits are from RM 1869 to CR: 279/Bagdad Road. To view the project map, please visit the Liberty Hill Bypass  webpage.  5. How was the Liberty Hill Bypass alignment determined?  The Liberty Hil Bypass project was identified with publici input from the Highway 29 Corridor Study, which investigated options to achieve improved safety and mobility in the corridor. This roadway is part of the County's LRTP that is working to plan for current and future growth tor maintain al highl level of mobility and quality ofl life for residents and communities. Preliminary route alignments were evaluated with several factors considered, including public input, community impacts and natural resources. The project was identified by the City of Liberty Hill as one of its priority projects for the 2019 Williamson County Road Bond 6. Why is the east-bound. road the first portion of the project to be constructed?  election that was approved by voters.  Based on drainage, water quality and roadway analyses, LJAI Engineers recommended the east-bound frontage road be built  first.  7. What is the schedule for this project?  Project design and environmental clearance were completed in early 2023. Construction began in early 2024 and is expected  to complete by late 2025.  8. How is the Liberty Hill Bypass project being funded?  The Liberty Hilll Bypass project was funded through the voter-approved 2019 Williamson County Road Bond Program.  Liberty Hil Bypass - FAQS    9. How. will residents and business owners along the alignment be impacted?  The County has been working with willing sellers along the selected alignment to begin purchasing right-of-way (ROW). Now thata additional ROWf funding was securedt through the voter-approved: 2019 Williamson County Road Bond Program, the County  will begin working with the remaining property owners. 10.What is the ROW acquisition process?  The formal ROW acquisition process involves independent appraisals and a negotiation process between the property owner andt the County. Specific characteristics ofe each parcel are reviewed by ani independent, licensed appraiser to determine thef fair market value for each parcel along the proposed ROW, and any impact of the project on the remaining properly after the 11.Will the County take any homes or businesses for the roadway using eminent domain? Williamson County is committed to conducting ROW negotiationsi ina ar manner thati is comprehensivel ini its respect for thep private property and rights of landowners to support voluntarily negotiated ROW acquisitions. Where ROW is needed, the goal is to come to an agreement with eachl landowner. The County may acquire some ROW through the condemnation process usingi its power of eminent domain, but only as al lasti resort after exhausting all reasonable attempts at negotiation. Ifa qualifying owner ord occupant is displaced from! his/her home orb business as a direct resulto of thep project, thent the Countyy will also make relocation assistance benefits available according to the provisions and requirements of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real  acquisition and construction oft the proposed road facility.  Property Acquisition Policies Act (Thel Uniform Act).  12.What is the County doing to improve. our current roads?  Maintaining our current road and transportation infrastructure is ag great priority fort the County. Williamson Countyi is responsible forr maintaining approximately 1,400 miles of county roads spread over an area of1 1,124 square miles. By evaluating each road, Williamson County has created a schedule for resurfacing neighborhood roads and county roads, as well as conducting major maintenance on county roads when necessary.. All the Road and Bridge revenue goes to maintaining the roadway system. If you have a question or request aboutr maintenance ona a county road, please email roadadmin@wico.org: or call 512-943-3330. 13.Where may I go to ask questions or receive more information about the Liberty Hill For more information aboutt this project, ort to sign upt for email updates, please contact our publici involvement team by calling 512-943-1195ore emailing roads@wilco.org. Allp projectr materials and updates, including anyl lane orr road closures, willb bep posted  Bypass project?  on the Liberly Hill Bypass page of the County website.  "Source: US Census Bureau, Liberty Hilc Quick Facts 2022 (6/13/23)  Liberty Hil Bypass-FAQS