tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12974737.post114392822340540741..comments2024-01-04T07:10:10.122-06:00Comments on The Muckraker: Austin Toll Roads to fund Williamson County Freeways.Sal Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09480127461297425532noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12974737.post-1150895936670360182006-06-21T08:18:00.000-05:002006-06-21T08:18:00.000-05:00Commissioner Ingalsbe concerned for “token study” ...Commissioner Ingalsbe concerned for “token study”<BR/><BR/> http://www.co.hays.tx.us/commissioners/archive/minutes/2005/october/ccm100405.pdf<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/> 22944 AUTHORIZE THE COUNTY JUDGE TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT<BR/><BR/> CONCERNING THE PHASE 2 TRANSPORTATION PLAN STUDY AND<BR/><BR/> ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS [T1-537]<BR/><BR/> Rich Bailey, Exec. Asst. to Austin City Council Member Brewster McCracken, spoke of numbers given to<BR/><BR/> CAMPO – because of lack of public confidence they are requesting an independent review of the analysis and<BR/><BR/> they have contracted with a firm that is experienced with toll road plans. The cost for a more thorough review<BR/><BR/> will be $350,000. He spoke of entities that have agreed to contribute toward this review. CAMPO will accept the<BR/><BR/> report and act on the recommendations. Commissioner Ingalsbe voiced her concern about putting money into a<BR/><BR/> study that is a “token study” – she wants the study to be taken seriously. Mr. Bailey advised that there are no<BR/><BR/> toll roads proposed at this time for Hays County but many county residents will be using the toll roads to go to<BR/><BR/> work in the Austin area. Commissioner Carter voiced her concern about representation for Hays County – she<BR/><BR/> feels like this is an Austin problem. Judge Powers spoke of this being a regional problem and he feels like it is<BR/><BR/> important that Hays County have a voice. Commissioner Conley spoke of need for public confidence in the<BR/><BR/> figures being used and he supports this agreement. Mr. Bailey stated that the goal is to improve the mobility<BR/><BR/> situation. Commissioner Molenaar spoke of toll roads that will affect citizens of Hays County – he does not<BR/><BR/> support toll roads but he will support the study. [T1-601] A motion was made by Judge Powers, seconded by<BR/><BR/> Commissioner Conley to participate and contribute a sum of $10,000 to be taken from the consultant<BR/><BR/> line item/engineering assistance line item and the court furthermore agree to have Judge Powers be the<BR/><BR/> county representative. All voting “Aye”.Sal Costellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09480127461297425532noreply@blogger.com