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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20120718boardminutesMINUTES Board of Directors CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION July 18, 2012 12:15 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Brian Crane, Designee for Donald "Doc" Kritzer, Callaway County Eric Landwehr, Designee for Larry Benz, P.E., Cole County Jeff Hoelscher, Chairman, Cole County Larry Henry, Jefferson City Rick Mihalevich, Jefferson City 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 EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT (Non -Voting) Pam Murray, Callaway County Economic Development Representative Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration Angie Hoecker, MoDOT EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non -Voting) Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Sonny Sanders, Planner I Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant Alan Morrison, Long Range Transportation Planner OTHERS PRESENT Ron Craft, Manager, Jefferson City Memorial Airport Madeleine Leroux, News Tribune Bill Lockwood, Director, Parks, Recreation and Forestry Ben Reeser, MoDOT Taylor Richter, MPO Intern Presentation A. MAP 21 — Federal Transportation Act As Mr. Latuszek was unable to make the presentation, Mr. Morrison described the federal trantsporation bill signed into law on July 6, 2012 by President Obama, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21S Century Act (MAP -21). He stated that MAP -21 authorizes Federal -aid highway programs for part of FY2012, FY2013, and FY2014. Mr. Koestner explained that it is a lot of money but unfortunately it takes that much more to maintain what we have. He stated that the money will be used for maintaining existing roads and bridges. Mr. Reeser explained that the Safe Routes to School, recreational trails and transportation enhancement programs were rolled into one program. He stated that 50 percent of the funds will be allocated competitively. 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Chairman Hoelscher brought the meeting to order at 12:39 p.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 11 of 11 members or their designees present. Public Comment No comments were received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Schwartze moved and Mr. Henry seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors July 18, 2012 Page 2 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of June 20, 2012 Mr. Weber moved and Mr. Koestner seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 20, 2012. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer • MoDOT pertaining to the Maintenance and Operations numbers for the FY2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program. 6. Old Business / Public Hearings A. Amendment #8 to the FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program 1. Missouri Department of Transportation. Pavement improvements on the westbound lanes of Highway 50 from Business 50 to 0.6 miles west of Route D. TIP Project No. 2010-11. 2. Missouri Department of Transportation. Pavement improvements on the eastbound lanes of Highway 50 from 06. Miles west of Route D to Truman Boulevard. TIP Project No, 2010-12. Mr. Morrison explained that the proposed pavement improvement projects require a TIP amendment due to a significant reduction in the total cost of the projects. Chairman Hoelscher opened the public hearing at 12:42 p.m. With no comments received Chairman Hoelscher closed the public hearing at 12:43 p.m. Mr. Koestner explained that the project originally called for a 4" overlay, but that after further study it was determined that the deterioration of the roadway was not significant and a thinner overlay was needed. Mr. Scrivner moved and Mr. Schwartze seconded to approve the TIP Amendment #8. The motion passed unanimously. B. Amendment #9 to the 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program 1. City of Jefferson. Emergency removal and replacement of the Airport Runway Lighting System at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. TIP Project No. 2012-09. Mr. Craft explained that this is the first phase of a two phase project.He explained that this was planned for 2013, however there was a catastrophic failure of the airfield lighting system during the first week of May. He stated that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classified this is an emergency and authorized the grant funds for the project. He stated that the replacement of the lighting system will be completed by the end of 2012. He stated that Phase Two consists of replacing the asphalt surface on the main runway which was last repaired in 1998. The main runway will be closed between April and June of 2013. He stated that the airport will remain open except for a seven day period when work is being done in the intersection of both runways. Mr. Schwartze explained that the total cost of the project is $600,000 with the local match of $60,000 from the Capital Improvement Sales Tax and $540,000 from the FAA. Chairman Hoelscher opened the public hearing at 12:47 p.m. With no comments received Chairman Hoelscher closed the public hearing at 12:48 p.m. Mr. Scrivner moved and Mr. Henry seconded to approve TIP Amendment #9. The motion passed unanimously. C. FY2013-2016 Transportation Improvement Program Mr. Morrison explained that the FY2013-2016 TIP requires a 25 day public comment period. Mr. Schwartze moved and Mr. Koestner seconded to initiate the 25 day public comment period. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors July 18, 2012 Page 3 D. FY2013 Unified Planning Work Program Mr. Morrison discussed the work priorities for FY2013 which includes an update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Mr. Weber moved and Mr. Schwartze moved to adopt the FY2013 Unified Planning Work Program by Resolution RS2012-01. The motion passed unanimously. 7. New Business A. Section 5310 Grant Applications 1. Cole County Residential Services, Inc. 2. United Cerebral Palsy Heartland (Gibbs Center for Independence) Mr. Morrison explained that MoDOT has funds available for paratransit vehicles through the Section 5310 Capital Assistance Program for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. He stated that applications were received from Cole County Residential Services and the Heartland Division of United Cerebral Palsy. Mr. Morrison explained that MPO staff reviewed the applications and recommends that Cole County Residential Services be ranked as the highest priority. Mr. Scrivner moved and Mr. Weber seconded to recommend approval to MoDOT that Cole County Residential Services be ranked as the highest priority and United Cerebral Palsy Heartland be ranked as the second priority. The Board further recommended that both applicants be funded if at all possible. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Miscellaneous Reports Mr. Sanders reported that Ms. Taylor Richter, MPO Intern, is currently working on the update to the Human Services Coordinated Transportation Plan as part of the update to the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. He stated that the plan was originally adopted on November 28, 2007. Mr. Sanders explained that a stakeholders meeting for transportation providers will be held on July 26, 2012. He stated that the plan must be adopted by November 2012. Other Business A. Update: Possible MoDOT Scoping Study for a right turn lane onto Liberty Road from Hwy. 50/63 East Mr. Koestner reported that a deceleration lane would block the view of people crossing over Hwy. 50 going westbound. He explained that there is not enough right-of-way to add an offset right turn lane due to the topography. Mr. Koestner stated that this project could qualify for future safety funds if it was on CAMPO's regional needs list. 10. Next Meeting Date - Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room #200. 11. Adjournment Ms. McMillan moved and Mr. Henry seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant