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MINUTES
TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION
November 10, 2010
8:00 a.m.
July 2010 - June 2011
Commission Members Present Attendance
Jeff Ahlers 5 of 5
Ron Fitzwater 3 of 5
Michael Hughes 3 of 5
Kevin Kelly 4 of 5
Mikeal Louraine 5 of 5
Rick Prather 4 of 5
Ernest Raub 5 of 5
Bill Washburn 5 of 5
Commission Members Not Present
Barbara Germann 2 of 4
Commission Liaisons Present
Councilman Ron Medin
Sgt. Jeff Stiefermann, JCPD
Staff Members Present
Britt Smith, Division Director for Streets/Parking
Matt Morasch, Deputy Director of Public Works
Drew Hilpert, Law Dept.
Todd Logan, Street Division
Guests
No guests were present
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ahlers at 8:00 a.m. A quorum was present at this time.
1. Introductions
No formal introductions made.
2. Acceptance of the October 13, 2010 meeting minutes
A motion was made by Mr. Fitzwater to approve the October 13, 2010 minutes as written, seconded by Mr.
Prather. All in favor, minutes approved as written.
3. New Business
a) Request for designated handicap parking space at Cole County Residential Services located at 601
E. High Street. (Requestor: Paul Samson, CMPS & Jim Casey, CCRS)
Mr. Smith gave a staff report. He mentioned Cole County Residential Services is in the process of renovating
before moving the business to this location. They will no longer need the current garage entrance and would
like to add an ADA parking space by converting the entrance. The property owners are willing to pay for and
complete the work. Staff recommends approval, contingent on the property owners constructing the ADA
space.
Group discussion among the members took place. It was noted that this space would be a public use space
and not designated solely for use by CCRS.
With little discussion a motion was made to approve the request for the handicap space by Mr. Raub,
seconded by Mr. Washburn. Contingent on property owner constructing the space, all voted in favor of the
motion to approve.
4. Old Business
No old business
5. Other Business
a) Election of Chairman & Vice Chairman
Election of Chairman: Nominations were opened to the members. Mr. Prather nominated Mr. Ahlers,
seconded by Mr. Fitzwater. Mr. Ahlers accepted the nomination. With no other nominations, all voted in
favor of Mr. Ahlers continuing as Chairman. Mr. Ahlers abstained from the vote.
Election of Vice Chairman: Chairman Ahlers opened the nomination to the members. Mr. Ahlers
nominated Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Washburn. Mr. Hughes accepted the nomination. With no other
nominations, all voted in favor of Mr. Hughes continuing as Vice Chairman. Mr. Hughes abstained from
the vote.
Mr. Smith asked the commission members if November is a good time to hold the election of officers. All
agreed November was good and the newly elected officers would take effect in January.
b) Adoption of the 2011 meeting schedule
With little discussion, Mr. Washburn moved to approve the 2011 meeting calendar schedule, seconded by Mr.
Prather. All in favor, 2011 meeting calendar was approved.
6. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Fitzwater, meeting adjourned at 8:12 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Angie Haslag
Angie Haslag
Administrative Technician