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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-09-06 minutesMINUTES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION September 6, 20 18 VOTING MEMBERS PRESENT Cole County: Larry Benz Eric Landwehr Holts Summit: Mark Tate Jefferson City: David Bange, Vice Chairman Eric Barron JJ Gates Mark Mehmert Sonny Sanders, Chairman Britt Smith MoDOT: Mike Henderson Steve Engelbrecht Bob Lynch Wardsville: Paul Stonner Pedestrian or Biking Interest: Cary Maloney Private Transportation Interest: Joe Scheppers VOTING MEMBERS ABSENT Paul Winkelmann, Callaway County Matt Morasch, Jefferson City EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT Brad McMahon, Federal Highway Administration EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Jeremiah Shuler, Federal Transit Administration STAFF PRESENT (Non -Voting) Katrina Williams, Transportation Planner Alex Rotenberry, Transportation Planner Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant GUESTS PRESENT Doug Mertens, Safermo.com Kim Tipton, MoDOT Presentation — Proposition D (Proposed Transportation Funding Bill); SaferMO.com Mr. Mertens, SaferMO.com, explained that Proposition D will give voters final say on three revenue matters: (I) Gradual Phase -In Over 4 Years Of First State Motor Fuels Tax Increase Since 1996; (2) Exempts From State Taxation Value Of Prizes Won By Missouri Heroes In Olympics, Paralympics And Special Olympics; and (3) Creates Emergency State Freight Bottleneck Fund For Legislatively Approved Dollars On Big -Ticket Projects Meeting Strict Criteria. He stated that if passed this measure will generate at least $288 million annually to the State Road Fund to provide for the funding of Missouri state law enforcement and $123 million annually to local governments for road construction and maintenance. Mr. Mertens explained that this measure will include an annual 2.5 cent fuel tax increase gradually over four years. He stated that this measure will be put on the November 6, 2018 ballot. 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum Mr. Sanders called the meeting to order at 10:22 a.m. and asked Ms. Stratman to call roll. A quorum of 15 voting members was present. Mr. Sanders asked Brad McMahon to introduce himself. Mr. McMahon is the Ex -Officio member for the Federal Highway Administration. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee September 6, 2018 Page 2 2. Public comment None received. 3. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Smith seconded to adopt the agenda as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of April 5, 2018 Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Smith seconded to approve the minutes from the meeting of April 5, 2018 as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 5. Communications from the presiding officer A. OneDOT approving the 2019-2023 CAMPO Transportation Improvement Program B. Transportation Alternatives Program is accepting grant applications until November 2, 2018. 6. New Business A. Proposed Amendment to the 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program: Traffic Safety Studies Mr. Rotenberry explained that MoDOT submitted an Administrative Modification for the US 50 Outer Road Improvements project. He stated that the funding source was changed from Advanced Construction to Surface Transportation Block Grant funds. Mr. Rotenberry explained that no action is necessary as the dollar amounts did not change. Mr. Rotenberry explained that MoDOT submitted an amendment to the 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program for traffic safety studies at various locations in the Central District. He stated the project cost is approximately $101,000 in Program Year 2019 and 2020. Mr. Benz moved and Mr. Smith seconded to open a 7 day public comment period and forward the proposed 2019-2023 Transportation Improvement Program Amendment #1 to the Board of Directors for approval. The motion passed unanimously. B. Surface Transportation Block Grant Funds: Leftover funds from the Stadium Boulevard and Jefferson Street Intersection Improvements Project Ms. Williams explained that a portion of Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Funds is left -over from a completed City of Jefferson project. The project on Stadium Boulevard and Jefferson Street was completed under budget with approximately $35,000 remaining. This remaining amount must be either re- allocated to another project or returned to MoDOT. Funding must be spent on capital projects and be allocated by Fall 2019. Because of this timeline, a project must be already designed. Staff reached out to participating jurisdictions to provide the following options to the Technical Committee: (1) City of Holts Summit sidewalk installation along S. Summit Drive; (2) Section 5307 Roll -Over funds can be changed into a 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant. These funds would still be required to be used on capital projects, but the recipient would have five years to obligate the funds. JEFFTRAN would be the only transit provider eligible for these funds; (3) Return the unspent funds to MoDOT for re -allocation. The only project that has been designed is the Holts Summit sidewalk installation along S. Summit Drive. Mr. Tate explained that sidewalks would be installed along S. Summit Drive from the Post Office to Center Street. The project has been designed. The project cost is approximately $600,000. Will apply for the Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) Grant. If we do not receive the TAP Grant we could use these funds for an overlay project. Can use funds for smaller projects if not awarded the TAP Grant. Mr. Mehmert explained that we would use the unspent funds to purchase up to 10 bus shelters through the Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant. Mr. Henderson explained that the unspent funds would most likely be put back in the State's coffers. Mr. Smith commented that he is concerned about leaving money on the table to be allocated outside of CAMPO's region. Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee September 6, 2018 Page 3 Motion: Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to recommend to the Board of Directors that the unspent Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) Funds be awarded for the Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant for the purpose of purchasing bus shelter. Discussion: Mr. Mehmert commented that JEFFTRAN receives frequent requests for bus shelters especially during the winter months. He explained that 10 bus shelters would cost approximately $3,500.00 each. Mr. Tate explained that the amount of the unspent funds would be able to construct approximately 120 feet of sidewalk which does not include acquisition of right-of-way. Vote: The motion passed 13-0 with the following roll call vote: Aye: Bange, Barron, Benz, Engelbrecht, Gates, Henderson, Lynch, Maloney, Mehmert, Sanders, Scheppers, Smith, Tate Absent: Landwehr C. CAMPO Transportation Priorities for MoDOT STIP meeting: MoDOT priorities request. Mr. Rotenberry distributed a CAMPO Project Priorities list previously approved by the Board of Directors. He explained that MoDOT has announced a transportation stakeholder meeting scheduled for October 9, 2018 for planning partners in the Central District to discuss future State Transportation Improvement Program projects. Mr. Lynch explained that MoDOT staff will be expecting at this meeting is an explanation of the process that each planning organization has to develop their priorities. Ms. Williams explained that the top three priorities previously approved by the Board of Directors include: (1) Rex Whitton Expressway Improvements; (2) Tri -level Improvements; and (3) Expansion to three lanes at the US 54/63 intersection at the Missouri River Bridge. Mr. Lynch explained that the expectation at the October 9 meeting is not to prioritize your list, but to talk about the process and what your current priorities are for your organization. Mr. Landwehr commented that the higher priority is adding additional lanes on US 54/63 at the Missouri River Bridge. Mr. Bange left at 11:21 a.m. Mr. Scheppers left at 1 1:40 a.m. Motion: Mr. Landwehr moved and Mr. Benz seconded to forward the CAMPO Project Priorities list, as is, to the Board of Directors. Discussion: Mr. Landwehr suggested that the existing list should be forwarded to the Board of Directors as a point of discussion at the October 9 meeting. He explained that the Technical Committee will rank the project priorities list at a later date. Vote: With no further discussion, the motion was unanimously approved. D. 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Development Ms. Williams explained that CAMPO continues the update of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). She stated that in addition to review and update of data and language in the plan, a public engagement campaign will officially begin in October. Ms. Williams explained that this campaign will include a survey tool, a new website, and several meetings and open house events. She stated that staff has tentatively scheduled two open house events; one in Jefferson City on October 10 and one in Holts Summit on October Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Technical Committee September 6, 2018 Page 4 16. Ms. Williams explained that staff will also be visiting each community and other stakeholder groups in the region to encourage participation in the planning process and explain the planning requirements. Mr. Stonner left at 11:51 a.m. 7. Other Business A. Status of current work tasks • Staff has recently provided assistance to JEFFTRAN as they go through a process to reconfigure their bus routes. Staff continues to provide assistance with mapping and public engagement activities. • CAMPO staff has been collaborating with JEFFTRAN and MODOT staff concerning various federal performance measures required by MAP -21 and the FAST Act. 8. Next Meeting Date - Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Boone/Bancroft Room. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 1 1: 53 a.m. Respectfully submitted, 44AL, 313-a-bma Anne Stratman, Administrative Assistant