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Home My Public Portal About20110216boardminutes0141 r -*I ill EZI WAI 0110 101 February 1G.2O11 12:15 pm. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Larry Benz, P.E, Cole County Jeff Hoelscher, Vice Chairman, Cole County David Griffith, Chairman, Jefferson City Rich Koon.Jefferson City Janice McMillan, /UCP.Jefferson City k4a(tK4orasch. P.E.. Designee for Charles Lansford Jefferson City Jim PenfoN.Jefferson City Bob Weber, Jefferson City Roger Schwartze.P.E.MoD0T Dan Bax, St. Martins BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Donald ^Doc^Kritzer, Callaway County EX-OFFIC10 MEMBERS PRESENT (Non-\�otinq) Pam Murray, Callaway County Economic Development Representative EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non_IV�otin ) Michael Latuszex.Federal Highway Administration Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non-Votinq) Alan Morrison, AICP, Senior Transportation Planner Sonny Sanders, Planner | Anne Stnatmon.Administrative Assistant 1. Call hnorder, roll call, and determination mf aquorunn Chairman Griffith brought the meeting toorder at 12:15 pm. and asked Ma. S|rotman to call roll. Aquorum was present with 1Oof11 members present. 2. Public Comments Nocomments were received. 8. Adoption of the Agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mc K4onaoch seconded tuadopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval ofthe Minutes from the Regular Meeting ofJanuary 19,2O11 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Monasoh seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 19, 2011 with the following correction to the meeting date of] the title page: December 15, 201AJanuary 1S'2O11 The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the Presiding Officer _ City of Holts Summit, appointing Alternate Representative to the Technical Committee � MoDOT, pertaining to a change in the Functional Classification map for old Highway 50 6. Reports There was noreport oathe Technical Committee did not meet inFebruary. 7. Old Business None. MinuteslCapital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board ofDiackno February 16, 2011 Page 2 New Business A. Amendment #2 to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program, The Missouri Department of Transportation requests the following TIP Amendment: CAMP(J TIP #2010- 08: Construction of new interchange to provide urcooa to the future location of 3L Mary's Amendment #3to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program. The Missouri Department ofTransportation requests the following TIP Amend/nent�CAMPOT|P#2O11-24- Construction of connector s|n*o(a, to be named Mission Drixe, from new interchange to provide access to the future location of St. Mary's Hospital. Mr. Snhwartze explained that Amendment #2 is for the construction of u new interchange on Highway 170 for the new St. Mary's Health Center whereas Amendment #3 would oonsbuut connector streets that lead to the nes hospital. He stated that this project has been in the planning stages for quite m number ofyears. Mr. Sohwmrtze explained that SL Mary's Health Center recently executed an agreement for this project with the Missouri Department of Transportation (KXoDOT). the City of Jefferson and Cole County. He stated that the funding comes from $8 million in MoD0T Economic Development funds, Mr. Schwortzu explained that the City of Jefferson and Cole County will contribute approximately $2 million for this project as part of the agreement. He explained that K4oDOT will essentially fund the interchange, with Jefferson City and Cole County funding the connector streets. Mr. Schwartze said that MoDOT will schedule a public meeting to get public inpUt on the proposed design for these projects. He added that Highway 179 will be c|uued, for o short period of time, for the construction of the overpass. He stated that if all of the approvals go through as planned MoDDT hopes to go to bid in May 2011; the Highway and Transportation Commission is in the process ofadding this project tothe Statewide TIP. Construction will take about 12 months. B. Amendment #4to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program. The Missouri Department of Transportation requests the following TIP Amendment: CAMP(] #2011-25: Safety improvements utvarious median crossovers from Route 17Qk`Route 17 Mr. Sohwortze explained that this o(n*huh of the Highway 54 corridor mou(h of Jefferson City was identified as having high crash severity at crossovers. He said an advisory committee helped io address the safety issues. Mr. Schwortzo explained that there are approximately 28 crossovers along this corridor and MoDOT is proposing to make modifications to 12 of those locations. He stated that there is $5 million available (ofund these projects. Mr. 8chwor|zeexplained that the public feedback received in dote supports this project by 2 to 1 mo/gin He reported there are an average ofthree fatalities each year at locations along this corridor. Mr. Sohwadze explained that turn lanes will beadded at some locations whereas the median portion will be removed at other |000dono and replaced with u right -in / right -out turn only, with construction beginning in June 2011 and extending into 2012. He stated that once the contractor starts on one crossover they will have a certain period of time to finish before starting on the next one. Mr. Sohvvartze explained that MoO()T will allow the contractor some flexibility in where to start but will also restrict them on how much they have going atone time. He stated that the Highway and Transportation Commission is in the process of adding this project to the Statewide TIP. Mr. Benz commended Mr. Gohwartza and his staff for listening to the public and being able to garner support for this project. Mr. Sohwartzo moved and Mr. Benz seconded to initiate the public comment period for all three TIP amendments. The motion passed unanimously. C. Report on Civil Rights Compliance Issues, Title V1, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Americans with Disabilities Acton Amended. k8PO's statewide met in Columbia on January 18, 2011 to discuss the effects on the MPO's and local public agencies. Staff distributed a handout on Title VI and non -d iscri m i nation. MinuteslCapital Area Metropolitan Planning Oggonizohbn February 16, 2011 Board ofDirectors Page 3 Mr. Morrison reported that he attended o atab»wNa meeting hosted by MoDOT on January 18. 2011 (odiscuss civil rights issues. He explained that federal regulations identify K4oDOTas the primary recipient responsible for determining and obtaining compliance by their sub -recipients and contractors. Mr. Morrison stated that state, county and city agencies, as well as, MP()'s. RPC'aond other public agencies must have Title VI Plan and o Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan if they receive federal funding. He explained that agencies with 5Oormore employees muai have an ADA Transition Plan, a Title V| Plan and an LEP Plan. He stated that agencies with less than 58 employees are required to do self-evaluation plan, aTiUn V| Plan and an LEP Plan. Mr. Morrison explained that ADA Transition Plans 2Oyears orolder need |obaupdated. Mr. Schwartze explained that MoDOT has an ADA Transition Plan which includes projects in tile CAMP(] area. He abah*d that one ofthose projects in the sidewalk crossings along Rex Whitton Expressway. Other Business A. Mr. Sohwortzn reported that the next step for the Rex Whitton Expressway Environmental Impact Statement is to write o naonrd of decision to finalize the document. He explained that once the document is finalized MODOT is free to proceed with final design and any projects that are needed. Mr. Koonleft od12:48pm. B. Ms. Murray distributed news articles, dated January 19, 2011, from the Jefferson City News Tribune and Fulton Sun regarding Callaway County's participation in CAMPO. K8s. Murray inquired whether CAMPOwill address these issues osawhole a(some point. Mr. Moraach sug0esbad that the Board respond in writing once they are able, to review these articles, Mr. Griffith stated that hewould like more time k/review these articles and requested that this item be added to the March 18. 2011 agenda, C. Mr. Bax inquired whether CAMP0 had o deadline for Safe Routes to Smhnn| project applications in addition to K8oOOTa deadline. K4o. McMillan explained that there is no application deadline; ifyou are awarded the project you should no(ifyCAMPO atthat timo oothat itmay beincluded inthe TIP. 10. Next Meeting Date Wednesday, March 1G.2011at12:15p.m.ipthe Boone/Bancroft Ruom#2UO.City Hall, Jefferson 11. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Penfo|dseconded toadjourn the meeting at12:50p.m. Resppctfully Submitted Anne Stnatman, Administrative Assistant