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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2016-09-21 minutesMINUTES Board of Directors CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION September 21,2016 12:15 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Doc Kritzer,Callaway County Larry Benz,P.E.,Cole County Rick Hess,Holts Summit Larry Henry, Vice Chairman,Jefferson City David Bange,P.E.,Designee for Ken Hussey,Jefferson City Janice McMillan,AICP,Jefferson City Mark Mehmert,Jefferson City Doug Reece,St.Martins,Small Cities Representative David Bange,P.E.,Designee for Mark Schreiber,Jefferson City Travis Koestner,P.E.,Designee for David Silvester,P.E.,MoDOT Erin Wiseman,Jefferson City* 'Arrived Late BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Jeff Hoelscher,Chairman,Cole County Matt Morasch,P.E.,Jefferson City EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non-Voting) Bruce Hackmann,Callaway County Economic Development Representative Michael Henderson,AICP,MoDOT Michael Latuszek,AICP,Federal Highway Administration Jeremiah Shuler,Federal Transit Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non-Voting) Sonny Sanders,AICP, PTP,GISP,Senior Transportation Planner Katrina Williams,GISP,Transportation Planner Anne Stratman,Administrative Assistant 1. Call to order,roll call,and determination of a quorum Vice Chairman Henry called the meeting to order at 12:15 p.m. and asked Ms.Stratman to call roll. A quorum was present with 10 of 13 members or their designee present. 2.Public Comment No comments were received. 3.Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Kritzer requested to amend the agenda by adding discussion of the Missouri Moves Initiative. Mr.Benz moved and Mr.Reece seconded to adopt the agenda as amended.The motion passed unanimously. 4.Approval of the minutes from the meeting of August 17,2016 Mr.Benz moved and Mr.Koestner seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 17,2016 as printed.The motion passed unanimously. 5.Communications Received A. Communication received fromJeff Briggs regarding the Clark Avenue Roundabout Mr.Sanders referred to a communication from Mr.Jeff Briggs requesting CAMPO's consideration of improvements to the Clark Avenue overpass.He explained that Mr.Briggs suggested constructing roundabouts to improve safety and accessibility at the Clark Avenue intersection. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors September 21,2016 Pa9e 2 Mr.Bange explained that there is interest from the City to pursue this project in conjunction with Cole County with shared capital improvement sales tax funds.He stated that $1.2 million of City/County funds have been set aside forthis area. Mr.Benz explained that they have been thinking about starting the design from East McCarty Street past Dunklin Street.He stated that it would be more feasible todo this project in phases. B.OneDOT pertaining to the approval of the FY2017 Unified Planning Work Program Ms.Wiseman arrived at 12:20 p.m. 6.Old Business A. DraftLetters of Support Policy Mr.Sanders explained that Staff wishes to amend the CAMPO Bylaws in order to develop a policy and procedure for writing letters of support that will be fair to all CAMPO member jurisdictions and reflect the priorities of CAMPO. Ms.Wiseman moved and Ms.McMillan seconded to amend the Bylaws byadding a new Section 6,Specific CAMPO Policies pertaining to Letters of Support and Recommendation Policy by Resolution RS2016-10. The motion passed with Mr.Hess abstaining. 7.New Business A. Amendment #1 to the 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program TIP #2017-01:Intersection Improvements at Liberty Road.Sponsor:MoDOT Mr.Sanders explained that MoDOT recently changed the scope ofthe Route 50/Liberty Road safety improvements project to include the intersection of Lisletown Road and Route 50.He stated that because of this change in design scope,which is 0.7 miles east of Route J at Taos,this requires an amendmenttothe Transportation Improvement Program. Mr.Koestner explained that MoDOT will be replacing the Route J overpass at Taos.He stated that they will be making improvements at Lisletown Road in order to handle traffic during this time. Vice Chairman Henry openedthe public hearing at 12:28 p.m.With no comments received,Vice Chairman Henry closed the public hearing at 12:29 p.m. Mr.Benz moved and Ms.McMillan seconded to approve Amendment #1 to the 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program.The motion passed unanimously. B.Draft Capital AreaPedestrianand Bicycle Plan Ms.Williams explained thatthe Capital Area Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan will improve safety, mobility and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists in the CAMPO region.She stated that the Plan will be a component ofthe Metropolitan Transportation Plan.Ms.Williams explained that all activities undertaken by CAMPO staff must be supported by the Unified Planning Work Program. She stated that as strategies are implemented and funding is made available projects may be programed into the CAMPO Transportation Improvement Program.Ms.Williams explained thatthe Plan will also include a Livable Streets policy. Mr.Henry commended those who worked on the plan.He commented that the Plan will be a great addition to our community.Mr.Henry inquired whether law enforcement has participated in meetings and has been educated on the Plan. Mr.Sanders explained that Officer Collins attended Advisory Committee meetings and provided input. Mr.Bange explained thathe is working on scheduling training with law enforcement tobe hosted by PedNet. Minutes/CapitalArea Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors September 21, 2016 Page 3 Mr.Bange moved and Mr.Benz seconded to open the 25 day public comment period to be concluded witha public hearing on October 19,2016. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Williams reported that an open house is scheduled for October 13,2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8.Other Business A. Adopt 2017 Meeting Schedule Mr.Benz moved and Mr.Hess seconded to adopt the 2017 meeting schedule as proposed.The motion passed unanimously. B.Fast-ACT Performance Measure Update Mr.Sanders explained that MAP 21 and the Fast Act identified several performance measures. He stated that the two performance measures that will impact CAMPO are Metropolitan and Statewide Planning and MPO Coordination and Planning Area Reform.Mr.Sanders explained that JEFFTRAN will have to develop a Transit Asset Management System and transit providers must implement a bus safety and safety management system. C.Status of current work tasks Mr.Sanders gave an update on the following:(1) Sidewalk Management System; (2) JEFFTRAN System-Wide Assessment;(3) Travel Demand Model RFQ; and (4) public involvement for vision, goals and objectives. D.Missouri Moves Initiative Mr.Kritzer commented that the rural counties are at a disadvantage on how the scoring matrix was setup.He explained that 20 points was assigned ifyour project was on the statewide system as opposed to one point ifyour project was not on the statewide system.Mr.Kritzer stated that the scoring needs to be fair to give everyone a chance. Mr.Koestner explained that multimodal projects were not part of the scoring criteria. He stated that they did give partial credit for off system projects. 9.Next Meeting Date -Wednesday,October 19,2016 at 12:15 p.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room #200 10.Adjournment Mr.Benz moved and Mr.Bange seconded to adjourn the meeting at 1:03 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, jTY^T?rGLv-v_ Anne Stratman,Administrative Assistant