Committees

Geographic Information Systems Planning Council (GISPC)

The regional Geographic Information Systems Planning Council (GISPC) was formed by the Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) for coordinating and effecting the mutual development, implementation, sharing and maintenance of geospatial data and GIS applications among federal, state and regional/local governments, institutions and organizations of the ten (10) county Capital State Planning Region. Staff support for the GISPC is represented by the CAPCOG GIS Section. The CAPCOG GISPC is formed to meet local/regional needs and in response to recommendations of the Texas GISPC, Statewide Geographic Information Systems Plan. The Plan calls for the formation of Regional Geographic Coordinating Councils in partnership with Councils of Governments in Texas. CAPCOG recognizes the need for establishing consistent GIS infrastructure and data exchange standards to assure maximum benefits of joint data development and information sharing, and will pursue the implementation of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and Texas GISPC adopted goals and standards in the region. To view the GISPC bylaws, please click here.

The GISPC provides advisory support and guidance to CAPCOG administration, its Executive Committee, GIS staff, Task Force and Committees in planning for programs or projects with GIS related applications. Emphasis is placed on effecting the coordination, development, and implementation of cooperative programs, projects and agreements to establish GIS: communications and data exchange standards; on-line data services; geospatial data sharing initiatives; and, Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Members of the GISPC assist in the education and promotion of GIS and serve as communication links to local GIS service providers and users from their respective county and/or regional service area. In support of CAPCOG's ongoing effort to enhance 9-1-1 Emergency Communications, members will work with County 9-1-1 GIS Coordinators, Database Managers and members of the CAPCOG 9-1-1 Task Force to accomplish the requirements of CAPCOG/county contracts for implementation and coordination of GIS activities.

The GISPC holds quarterly meetings for conducting council business. They make biannual progress reports to the CAPCOG Executive Committee and perform other tasks as directed by the CAPCOG Executive Committee.

The GISPC works to establish and maintain collaborative and cost-sharing partnerships among state/federal governmental agencies, cooperating local governments and institutions and organizations in the ten county CAPCOG region that are currently using or have a need for accurate up-to-date geospatial data in the CAPCOG region. The State of Texas has a similar organization to the GISPC called the Texas Geographic Information Council (TGIC) which performs a similar function as the GISPC but is composed of State entities that work in support of State level activities. For more information on TGIC click here.

By-Laws

GISPC 2009 By-Laws

List of Members

  • Bastrop County
        Julie Sommerfeld, GISPC Vice-chair
  • Blanco County
        Kathy Strickland
  • Burnet County
        Jenny Barr
  • Caldwell County
        Darla Law
  • Fayette County 
        Dawn Moore
  • Hays County
        Steve Floyd
        Joan Hickey
  • Lee County
        Pamela Quarles
  • Llano County
        Clarence McDaniel
  • Travis County
        David Shore
        Pete Baldwin
  • City of Austin
        Leeanne Pacatte
        Stepahanie Jensen
  • Williamson County
        Chris Brice
        Chris Collier, GISPC Chair
        Richard Semple

    • Previous GISPC Quarterly Meeting Minutes:

    GISPC Contacts:

    • Chris Collier- GISPC Chair
      GIS Coordinator, City of Round Rock
      221 E. Main St.
      Round Rock, TX 78664
      512-218-5423
    • Julie Sommerfeld- GISPC Vice Chair
      9-1-1 Addressing Coordinator, Bastrop County
      806 Water St.
      Bastrop, TX 78602
      512-581-4012
    • Cynthia P. Long - CAPCOG Executive Committee Liaison
      Williamson County Commissioner, Precinct 2
      350 Discovery Blvd., Suite 201
      Cedar Park, TX 78613
      512-260-4280
    • Sean Moran - CAPCOG Staff Liaison
      Regional Planning Director, CAPCOG
      6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165
      Austin, TX 78744
      512-916-6030

    GISPC Sponsored GIS Training Classes:

    None Scheduled at Present.

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