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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20111019boadminutesMINUTES Board of Directors CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION October 19, 2011 12:15 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Larry Benz, P.E., Cole County Jeff Hoelscher, Vice Chairman, Cole County Matt Morasch, P.E., Jefferson City David Griffith, Chairman, Jefferson City Rich Koon, Jefferson City Janice McMillan, AICP, Jefferson City Eric Barron, Designee for Bob Scrivner, Jefferson City David Bange, Designee for Bob Weber, Jefferson City Travis Koestner, P.E., Designee for Kirk Juranas, MoDOT Dan Bax, St. Martins BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Donald "Doc" Kritzer, Callaway County EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT (Non -Voting) Bill Robinett, Designee for Steve Billings, MoDOT Pam Murray, Callaway County Economic Development Representative Troy Pinkerton, MoDOT EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non -Voting) Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non Voting) Alan Morrison, Long Range Transportation Planner Sonny Sanders, Planner I Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT Cheryl Ball, MoDOT, Freight Director Madeleine Leroux, News Tribune Ed Siegmund, Mid Missouri Regional Planning Commission Sherrie Turley, MoDOT, Waterways Program Manager 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Chairman Griffith brought the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 10 of 11 members or their designees present. 2. Presentations A. Sherrie Turley, MoDOT, Waterways Program Manager Ms. Turley explained that the Multimodal Operations Divisions primary responsibilities include: (1) administer state/federal grant programs; (2) inspect railroad, light rail and airports; and (3) provide technical assistance. She stated that urban transit provides service five (5) days a week whereas rural transit provides services 2 - 3 days a week. Ms. Turley explained that Missouri has the second and third largest freight hubs in the U.S. She stated that Whole Community Rail Crossing Safety projects provide a systems approach to crossing upgrades; provide a sealed system when complete; and create quiet zone opportunities. Ms. Turley explained that statewide ten zones have been completed and five are in process. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors October 19, 2091 Page 2 B. Cheryl Ball, MoDOT, Freight Director Ms. Cheryl Ball stated that 69,000 jobs are directly supported by freight movement in Missouri. Ms. Ball explained that MoDOT recently completed the Missouri River Study to determine the infrastructure needs to make this a viable freight option. She stated that the Multimodal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is not as fiscally constrained as the highway STIP. Ms. Ball explained that high speed rail is becoming a viable option in Missouri with a project underway at the Osage River Rail Bridge. 3. Public Comment No comments were received. 4. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Koon moved and Mr. Benz seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of September 21, 2011 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Koon seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 21, 2011 as corrected. The motion passed unanimously. The following correction to the September 21, 2011 meeting minutes was noted and made: Correspondence in support of Holts Summit projects were received from the following: Callaway County Commission, 10 E. 5th Street, Fulton; Holts Summit Lions Club; Pamela Murray, 1052 Choctaw Ridge Drive, Holts Summit; Brenda Lydens, PO Box 319, 895 Halifax Road, Holts Summit; Brenda Lydens, Vice President, Mid America Bank, Holts Summit; Pamela Murray, President, Holts Summit Community Betterment Association; Paul Childress, Edward Jones Co., Holts Summit; Derek Oxley, 957 Choctaw Ridge Drive, Holts Summit; Ramona Dennis, 667 Halifax Road; Denise Oxley, 957 Choctaw Ridge Drive, Holts Summit; Larry Oxley, 1172 Choctaw Ridge Drive, Holts Summit; Pam Oxley, 1172 Choctaw Ridge Drive, Holts Summit. 6. Communications from the presiding officer No communications were received. 7. Reports There was no report as the Technical Committee did not meet in October. 8. Public Hearings A. Public Participation Plan Amendment. Revision to the Non -Discrimination Policy. Ms. McMillan explained that a revision to the Public Participation Plan is being proposed that updates the Non -Discrimination Policy section of the plan. She stated that this revision is necessary so that the non-discrimination policy is consistent with the recommendation and format approved by the Federal Transit Administration. Chairman Griffith opened the public hearing at 12:52 p.m. Ms. Murray stated that Item 8 under Procedures for Filing Complaints mentions CAMPO Legal Counsel. She requested clarification of who that Legal Counsel is. In response, Ms. McMillan explained that is City of Jefferson Legal Counsel. Ms. Murray inquired when the Legal Counsel was appointed. In response, Ms. McMillan explained that the City of Jefferson is the administrator of the MPO program and so we utilize City staff as necessary. Chairman Griffith closed the public hearing at 12:54 p.m. Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Koon seconded to adopt Resolution RS2011-02, approving the revisions to the Public Participation Plan. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors October 19, 2019 Page 3 B. Amendment #4 to the FY2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program MoDOT— Consultant and Local Agency Bridge Inspection Funding. Compliance with federal law requiring periodic bridge inspections and use of federal funding in performance of the inspections. TIP Project #2012-01 Mr. Morrison explained that this TIP Amendment is for consultant and local agency bridge inspection funding. Mr. Koestner explained it is a federal requirement to inspect bridges on the state and local system. He stated that in the past year the Federal Highway Administration requested that we include this in our Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Mr. Koestner clarified that the amount of funding referenced in the TIP amendment is for the entire Central District, and not just the CAMPO region. Chairman Griffith opened the public hearing at 12:56 p.m. With no comments received, the public hearing was closed at 12:57 p.m. Mr. Koon moved and Mr. Benz seconded to approve the amendment to the FY2011-2014 TIP. The motion passed unanimously. 9. Business A. Discussion on the update of regional needs Mr. Griffith explained that local jurisdictions need to prioritize projects and submit those projects to staff by October 26, 2011. He stated that projects also need to be prioritized for inclusion in the TIP. Mr. Griffith explained that many of the projects on the priority project list need to be removed because they have been completed. He stated that these lists will be reviewed by the Technical Committee and Board of Directors at their November meetings. Mr. Koestner explained that the prioritized list needs to be submitted to MoDOT by November or December. He stated that projects must be located on a state or federal route. Ms. Murray inquired whether projects from the recent STP selection process can be resubmitted. In response, Ms. McMillan explained that staff will look at those projects to see if they are eligible for this list. She stated that if they are eligible you do not have to resubmit them. 10. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room #200 11. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Koon seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:03 p.m. Resp ctfully Submitted, Anne tratman, Administrative Assistant