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HomeMy Public PortalAbout20130905techniccommitteeminutesMINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION September 5, 2013 10:00 a.m. VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Larry Benz Eric Landwehr Holts Summit: Brian Crane Jefferson City: David Bange Eric Barron Ron Craft Bill Lockwood Janice McMillan Sonny Sanders MoDOT: Steve Engelbrecht Bob Lynch Private Transportation Interest: Tom Kolb VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkelmann, Callaway County Bill Lehman, Jefferson City Matt Morasch, Jefferson City Bill Robinett, MoDOT EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT Angie Hoecker, MoDOT Michael Latuszek, Federal Highway Administration EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Mark Bechtel, Federal Transit Administration STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant, City of Jefferson GUESTS PRESENT Doug Reece, City of St. Martins 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Ms. McMillan called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 12 voting members present. 2. Public comment None received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Bange seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of July 11, 2013 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Bange seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of July 11, 2013 as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer None. 6. Old Business None. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization September S, 2013 Technical Committee Page 2 7. New Business A. Transportation Improvement Plan a) Change CAMPO TIP Year to coincide with MoDOT STIP Year b) Change TIP from 4 years to 5 years Mr. Sanders is proposing to have CAMPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) coincide with MoDOT's State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) since they are on different Fiscal Years. He stated that MoDOT's STIP is updated annually and covers a five (5) year period whereas CAMPO's TIP is updated every two (2) years and covers a four (4) year period. Mr. Sanders explained that the Cape Girardeau and St. Joseph MPO's are on a five (5) year TIP schedule. Mr. Engelbrecht explained that this would eliminate splitting funds since the TIP and STIP overlap. Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Sanders seconded to (1) change CAMPO's TIP year to coincide with MoDOT's STIP year; and (2) change CAMPO's TIP from four (4) years to five (5) years. The motion passed unanimously. c) Revised TIP Application Form Mr. Sanders explained that he simplified the TIP application form. He encouraged the project sponsors to add a brief description of the project in lieu of staff drafting a TIP summary sheet. Mr. Sanders explained that this form will be used for new projects and amendments. He stated that a written explanation would suffice for administrative modifications. B. Review and Discussion of FY2014 Upcoming Tasks Mr. Sanders discussed the following tasks for FY2014: • Review and evaluate the MTP development process and propose improvements to the process and the plan; • Assist jurisdictions in the production of comprehensive and transportation plans; • Update the following plans: (1) Limited English Proficiency Plan, March 2014; (2) Public Participation Plan, April 2014; (3) Memorandum of Understanding, May 2014; (4) Procedure and Bylaw Manual, July 2014; and (5) Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, August 2014. Mr. Latuszek inquired whether there is anything on the horizon for freight planning. Mr. Sanders explained that he would like to be more proactive on soliciting information on how the transportation system is working. Mr. Crane inquired whether the update of the Bylaws and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would be by committee. Mr. Sanders explained that would be up to the Board of Directors discretion. A. Member Updates Cole County --Mr. Landwehr gave an update on the Business 50 reconstruction project. He reported that they invited property owners for a walk through/field check for the Pioneers Trails Safe Routes to School sidewalk project. They received feedback that helped them view how property owners perceive the project and what issues they had. He stated that it was very helpful to have the engineering and design group meet with the property owners. Federal Highway Administration --Mr. Latuszek announced that the National Highway Institute is offering an out-of-state free course on engaging stakeholders in freight planning. Holts Summit --Mr. Crane reported that the Safe Routes to School crosswalk and signage project at North Elementary School is complete, as well as, the intersection and sidewalk improvement Transportation Enhancement project at Summit Drive and Simon Boulevard. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization September S, 2013 Technical Committee Page 3 Jefferson City --Mr. Bange gave the following updates: (l) Missouri Boulevard/Heisinger Road sidewalk project; (2) MoDOT assigned a project number for the Jefferson Street/Stadium Boulevard project; and (3) The bid opening for the Ash Street sidewalk and curb/gutter project is today. -- Mr. Lockwood reported that the McKay Park Greenway Connector is ready to go to bid. Missouri Department of Transportation --Mr. Engelbrecht reported that a public meeting for the new Lafayette Interchange is scheduled for September 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Pleus Hall at Immaculate Conception Church. MoDOT has received research funds in the amount of $120,000 for pavement preservation at various locations. --Mr. Lynch reported that under MAP -21 principal arterials would now become a part of the National Highway System (NHS) and would not be limited to state routes. MoDOT reviews billboards along the NHS and now with 1,400 additional miles to review those billboards now have to be taken care of appropriately. --Ms. Hoecker reported that TIP Amendments 4 and 5 were approved by the Governor and have been forwarded to OneDOT for final approval. Private Transportation Interest --Mr. Kolb reported that there are changes in the federal CDL laws pertaining to driver's hours of service. St Martins --Mr. Reece reported on the safety improvements on Business 50 and the overlay project on Business 50 in Apache Flats. 9. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, October 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. 10. Adjournment Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Bange seconded to adjourn the meeting at 10:56 a.m. RPYQsubfullmittedAratman, dministrative Assistant