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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.
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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.
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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