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Home My Public Portal About20120418boardminutesBoard of Directors ti..� II ►l� �+ F Z13SWIM MIFASHMOAAAM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Larry Benz, P.E., Cole County Jeff Hoelscher, Chairman, Cole County Larry Henry, Jefferson City Eric Barron, Designee for Rick Mihalevich Bob Weber, Jefferson City Bob Scrivner, Jefferson City Janice McMillan, AICP, Jefferson City Roger Schwartze, P.E., Jefferson City Travis Koestner, Designee for David Silvester, P.E., MoDOT Dan Bax, St. Martins BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Donald "Doc" Kritzer, Callaway County EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT (Non-Votinq) Pam Murray, Callaway County Economic Development Representative Steven Billings, MoDOT EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non -Voting) Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration Angie Hoecker, MoDOT Brad McMahon, Federal Highway Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non-Votinq). Sonny Sanders, Planner I Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant OTHERS PRESENT Chad Eggen, MMRPC Madeleine Leroux, News Tribune Mark Mehmert, Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Chairman Hoelscher 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. Public Comment No comments were received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Schwartze seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 21, 2012 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Weber seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 21, 2012. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer A. Grant Announcement for Section 5310 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Chairman Hoelscher welcomed new member Councilman Larry Henry. MinuteslCapital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board ofDirectors April /8,20Y2 Page 2 Mr. Schvnerarrived aL1218p.m. 6. Old Business/Public Hearing A. Amendment #7hmthe 2D1Y-2D14Transportation Improvement Program 1, City of Jefferson Department of Public Works. The project is o continuation of prior project constructing sidewalks on the south side of Missouri Boulevard. This project describes as Phase 2 extends from Heisinger Rd. to 500 feet east ofStoneridge Parkway (CAMP(]TIP Project No. 2012-08). Mr. Sanders explained that o Transportation Enhancement grant was previously awarded to build sidewalks on Missouri Boulevard between Kansas Street and Heisinger Road He stated that in 2010 Jefferson City applied for a second Transportation Enhancement grant to add sidewalks between Heisinger Road and Stoneridge Parkway. Mr. Sanders explained that the cost of the project is $483.723 Chairman Hoelscher opened the public hearing at 12:19 p.m With no comments received Chairman Hoelscher closed the public hearing at 12:20 p.m Mr. Schvvortze moved and Mr. Benz seconded to add the amendment to the FY2011-2014 TIP. The motion passed unanimously. 7. Miscellaneous Reports A. Discussion onchanges /othe Urban Area Boundary, the basis ofMPO geography Mr. Sanders explained that the 2010 urban area grew south along U.G. Highway 54 and southeast along U.S.Highway 63. but that the 2010 urban area does not include VVardaviUu. Taos or New Bloomfield. He stated that K8oDOT in conjunction with the local jurisdictions will create an adjusted urban boundary. Mr. Sanders explained that once the adjusted urban boundary is approved the CAK8PO Board of Directors has the authority to create a new planning area that must include the urban area and the adjusted urban boundary. He stated the MPO planning area has to be adopted prior to publishing our Long Range Transportation Plan in April 2013. Mr. Weber inquired why VVardsvi||a was left out. In response, Mr. Sanders explained that the Census Bureau subdivided the area into smaller census blocks that did not meet population density criteria. He stated that his model followed the old Highway 54 because there are several census blocks that met the criteria. Mr. Scrivner inquired whether any jurisdiction that is added can receive funds. Mr. Sanders explained that any jurisdiction whose roadway meets MoDOT's criteria is eligible to receive funds. Mr. KoesLner inquired whether the Census Bureau gave any latitude to change the planning boundary versus the urbanized area. Mr. Sanders explained that the planning boundary is up to the Board of Director's discretion. He stated that the urban boundaries population will control the amount of funding we get from Planning and Surface Transportation Funds. &1r. Sanders explained that since Cape Girardeau hos been designated as an yWP(} we will be sharing those funds with them. Mr. Weber inquired whether we can include VVardsvi||e. Mr. Sanders explained that it is up to the Board to determine the axbanL of the planning area boundary. He stated that the planning boundary is supposed tobeareas that are forecasted tobaurbanized in20years. MinuteslCapital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board ofDirectors April Yf[2Oy2 Page Mr. Schvner inquired of the benefits versus the detriments of adding VVardeviUo. KAc Sanders explained that if they are not in CAMPO they would have to compete with the jurisdictions within the entire Mid Missouri Regional Planning Commission. He ababsd that Holts Summit and St. Martins have benefited from CAK8POsGIS analysis for grant applications. Mr. Scrivner inquired whether there would be additional funds since we are adding population or would we be sharing limited resources with additional jurisdictions. Mr. Sanders explained that the funding is basad on the population of the urban area He stated that since we cannot change the urban area vvewould not be eligible for more funding unless there are k8oD[>Tfunds that apply to the planning boundary area asopposed tothe urban area. Mr. Gcrivner inquired whether their projects would be considered in competition with Holts Summit. 8L Martins and Jefferson Ciiy. In response. Mr. Koestner explained that they would be eligible to compete for STP funds. Mr. Mark W1ehnnad, Jefferson City Area Chamber ofCommerce, explained that prospects are looking for larger metropolitan area with an established transportation system. He stated that the larger the population the more competitive we will be. Mr. K8ehmertexp|oined that the biggest benefit would bntoattract retail businesses. Mr. Hoelscher commented vvhotherVVendovi||e would have any interest of being included in the K4P(}. He stated that Holts Summit and St. Martins have shown on interest to participate in the MPO. Mr. Hoelscher inquired of how Lake K8ykeevvae included in the K8P[). In response, Ms. McMillan explained that Lake Mykee was required to participate because they are a part of the urbanized area. Mr. Weber commented that even though funds will not increase by adding an additional jurisdiction hestill thinks iLwould beabenefit toinclude VVardsvi||einthe planning area. 0r. 8orivner inquired whether staff could give the Board o recommendation for a future meeting. In response, Mr. Sanders explained that the MPO will need to include all of the adjusted urban area before establishing the planning boundary. 8. Other Business A. Mr. Koesinorgava the following announcements: 1. An open for the Shyha Rail Plan will be held on April 18. 2012 at 4:30 p.m. in the Central Office Conference Room; (2) Congress is establishing a Blue Ribbon Citizens Committee to discuss transportation funding in conjunction with tolling 1'70; and (3) [WoO[)T is requesting roadway ormulti-modal projects from the K8P(]'aand RPC'a in the event additional funding is B. KAc K8ehmert announced that the Chamber's reception for K8oDOT Commissioners will be held onMay 1.2O12. 9. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, May 1G.2O12a(12:15p.m.inthe Boone/Bancroft Room #2DO. 10. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Scrivner seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 p.m. fully Submitted, Anne Strobnan.Administrative Assistant