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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-04-06 minutesMINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Holts Summit: Jefferson City: MoDOT: Wardsville: April 6, 2017 Larry Benz Mark Tate David Bange, Vice Chairman JJ Gates Mark Mehmert Alex Rotenberry Sonny Sanders, Chairman Britt Smith Bob Lynch Steve Engelbrecht Mike Henderson David Elliott Pedestrian or Biking Interest: Cary Maloney Private Transportation interest: Joe Scheppers VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkelmann, Callaway County Eric Landwehr, Cole County Matt Morasch, Jefferson City EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Enos Han, Federal Highway Administration Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Katrina Williams, Transportation Planner Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant GUESTS PRESENT Diane Gillespie, Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau Jill Snodgrass, Downtown Jefferson City Kelly Wilson, MoDOT Presentation: Capital Eclipse Presentation by Ms. Diane Gillespie, Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Ms. Jill Snodgrass, Downtown Jefferson City. Ms. Gillespie and Ms. Snodgrass spoke about activities and logistics for the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Ms. Snodgrass explained that activities are planned August 19, 2017 through August 21, 2017. 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Mr. Sanders called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum of 13 voting members was present. 2. Public comment None received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Mehmert seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of March 2, 2017 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 2, 2017 as printed. The motion passed unanimously. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee April 6, 2017 Page 2 5. Communications from the presiding officer No correspondence was received. Mr. Rotenberry announced that the 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment for sidewalks on the north side of Missouri Boulevard has been approved by OneDOT. 6. Old Business A. FY2018 Unified Planning Work Program Development Mr. Rotenberry explained work has begun on the Fiscal Year 2018 Unified Planning Work Program. He stated that changes include priorities for 2018, major tasks completed in 2017, updates of tasks to be completed for each of the five work tasks, and financial data. Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Henderson moved to forward the FY2018 Unified Planning Work Program to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously. B. Project .Selection for Surface Transportation Program (STP) Funds Mr. Sanders explained that the City of Jefferson received a project application for a traffic study at Clark Avenue and Highway 50/63 and Dunklin Street. He stated that staff recommends forwarding this project application for a traffic study at Clark Avenue and Highway 50/63 and Dunklin Street to the Board of Directors for approval. Mr. Sanders explained that funding shall not exceed $93,658.26. Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Benz seconded to select the project application for a traffic study at Clark Avenue and Highway 50/63 and Dunklin Street for the remaining balance of STP funds in the amount of $93.658.26 and forward to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously. C. 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Development Mr. Rotenberry explained that work on the Program Year 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) has begun. He stated that changes include the introduction of performance measures, a section on environmental justice, clarification of the responsibilities of the Technical Committee and the Board of Directors, and the inclusion of new projects. Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Henderson seconded to forward the 2018-2022 Transportation Improvement Program to the Board of Directors with the ability to add projects and components to the multi -modal section as staff deems appropriate. The motion passed unanimously. 7. New Business A. Proposed Amendment to the 2017-2021 Transportation Improvement Program: Purchase of two paratransit vehicles Mr. Rotenberry explained that JEFFTRAN will be purchasing two E450 Elkhart Coach 11, Floor Plan CC Handi-Wheels buses equipped with Apollo 5 camera systems. He stated that they will use Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funds to make this purchase. Mr. Rotenberry explained that this project was listed in the Program of Projects in the Transportation Improvement Program. Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Bange seconded to initiate the public comment period and forward the proposed Transportation Improvement Program Amendment to the Board of Directors. The motion passed unanimously. 8. Other Business A. Status of current work tasks • Visioning and Travel Demand Model update. • Work has begun on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan. • JEFFTRAN System -Wide Assessment. Meetings with stakeholders and a public meeting were held in March. • MPO statewide coordination efforts. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee April 6, 2017 Page 3 B. Member Updates Holts Summit --Mr. Tate reported that a recent ballot measure was approved by voters in Lake Mykee and Holts Summit to incorporate Lake Mykee into Holts Summit. Jefferson City --Mr. Bange gave an update on the following projects: (1) Stadium Boulevard/Jefferson Street project; (2) Capitol Avenue sidewalks and curb/gutter project; and (3) Development Agreement with Helias High School for work on Myrtle Street between Stadium Boulevard and Linden Drive. --Mr. Gates gave updates on the Parks Master Plan Update. --Mr. Mehmert gave an update on the JEFFTRAN System -Wide Assessment and new Handi-Wheel Bus purchase. --Mr. Sanders reported that the City of Jefferson was awarded the Bronze level for a Bicycle Friendly Business. --Mr. Smith gave an update on the following: (1) annual overlay project; (2) Parking Demand Study for the downtown core; (3) RFQ process for a Planning Consultant for work at the Airport; and (4) upgrade Union Pacific Railroad Crossing at DeLong's. Missouri Department of Transportation --Mr. Engelbrecht reported that the lighting on the eastbound lanes of the Missouri River Bridge will be upgrade to LED lighting. --Mr. Henderson gave an update on following: (1) Buckle Up/Phone Down promotion; (2) Citizens Guide to Transportation Funding in Missouri; (3) draft State Transportation Improvement Program; and (4) Long Range Transportation Plan Update. --Mr. Lynch gave an update on the following: (1) Route B project; (2) MoDOT is currently taking public comment until June 5, 2017 on the Administrative Rules; and (3) renewal of the cost share program. Pedestrian or Biking Interest --Mr. Maloney reported that he is working with Parks and Recreation to repurpose the track located across the river into a BMX track. S. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, May 4. 2017 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. 9. Adjournment Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Benz seconded to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m. The motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, 5;V4-61147) Anne Stiatman, Administrative Assistant