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Home My Public Portal About2022-05-18 minutesMinutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors May 18, 2022 1 MINUTES Board of Directors CAPITAL AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION May 18, 2022 12:00 p.m. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Ron Fitzwater, Chairman, Jefferson City Jeff Hoelscher, Vice Chairman, Cole County Jack Deeken, Jefferson City Jon Hensley, Jefferson City Mike Lester, Jefferson City Eric Landwehr, Cole County Mark Mehmert, Jefferson City Matt Morasch, Jefferson City Brandon Ruediger, Holts Summit Roger Fischer, Callaway County (Arrived at 12:10) Sonny Sanders, Jefferson City Machelle Watkins, MoDOT Doug Reece, St. Martins, Small Cities Representative BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT None absent EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT (Non-Voting) Mike Henderson, MoDOT Luke Holtschneider, Jefferson City Regional Economic Partnership Christy Evers, MoDOT Tamara Tateosian, Callaway County Chamber of Commerce EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT (Non-Voting) Eva Steinman, FTA Brad McMahon, FHWA Cathy Brown, Missouri Office of Administration CAMPO STAFF PRESENT (Non-Voting) Anne Stratman, Neighborhood Services Specialist (substitute for admin.) Eric Barron, Planning Manager Katrina Williams, Planner Lee Bowden, Planner GUESTS Christopher Scott, Holts Summit Community Betterment Association Rachel Senzee, Neighborhood Services Manager Gary Plummer, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Kortney Bliss, Planner, Jefferson City 1. Call to order, roll call, and determination of a quorum. Chairman Fitzwater called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m. Ms. Stratman took roll call. A quorum was present with 12 of 13 members present. Mr. Fisher arrive at 12:10, making for 13 of 13 members present. 2. Adoption of the agenda as printed or amended Mr. Landwehr moved and Mr. Morasch seconded to adopt the amended agenda. The motion passed unanimously. 3. Approval of the minutes from the meeting of April 20, 2022 Mr. Lester moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to approve the minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2022 as printed. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Public Comment Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors May 18, 2022 2 No public comment. 5. Communications Received Mr. Barron presented correspondence received from a representative of the Pew Charitable Trusts in Missouri requesting CAMPO to participate in a “Sign-On Letter for National Climate Adaptation and Resilience Strategy Act”. No comments were given nor actions taken by the Board. 6. Old Business A. 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Mr. Bowden gave a presentation on the TIP, reviewing the financial information and new projects. Mr. Bowden also provided an overview of new calculations used to create operations and maintenance costs for each jurisdiction. He explained a 25-day public comment period was opened on April 20th and no comments have been received. Mr. Bowden stated that the draft MoDOT State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) is also out and available for comment. Mr. Sanders stated that this TIP is the largest in CAMPO history, due to an influx in federal funds. Mr. Landwehr asked about the CART funds totals and Mr. Henderson stated that the final amounts will be released in July. Mr. Morasch moved and Mr. Reece seconded to adopt the amended agenda. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion passed unanimously. B. FY 2023 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Ms. Williams gave a presentation on the UPWP. She went over the draft that as provided in the packet. She stated the estimated draft budget for FY2023 is approximately $293,439 with $233,951 (80%) funded through the Consolidated Planning Grant (CPG) and $58,488 (20%) funded through local match. The 20% local match is provided by Jefferson City (75%) and Cole County (25%). Based on the anticipated FY2022 expenditure and estimated FY2023 draft budget, it is projected that CAMPO will have a balance of approximately $41 0,749 in unprogrammed CPG funds at the end of FY2023. Ms. Williams provided an overview of the work elements that are listed in the UPWP and what types of activities fall under each element. She provided and an overview of the major tasks that staff will be working on in 2023, including: • Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan Update / Active Transportation Plan • Title VI Program, including Public Participation Plan and Language Assistance Pla n • Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update • Urbanized Area/Planning Area review • Functional Classification review • Development of the UPWP and TIP • Technical assistance Ms. Williams stated that federal regulation changes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ( BIL) include an increase in the 2023 consolidate planning grant allocation by 13.5% and that a small percentage of MPO staff time is now required to be spent on “specified planning activities to increase safe and accessible options for multiple trav el modes for people of all ages and abilities.” Ms. Williams stated the Active Transportation Plan (formerly the pedestrian/bike plan) was programmed for update in FY 2022 at a cost of approximately $125,000. It is estimated that approximately 50% of the consultant activities, as illustrated in Appendix A of the draft UPWP, Minutes/Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Board of Directors May 18, 2022 3 will be rolled over into FY 2023 due to project start delays. Ms. Williams reminded the Board members that CPG funds are only used for planning and cannot be used for construction. Ms. Williams stated that a 25-day public comment period was opened April 20th no comments were received. Mr. Reece moved and Mr. Landwehr seconded to adopt the amended agenda. A roll-call vote was conducted. The motion passed unanimously. 7. New Business No New business 8. Other Business A. Status of Current Work Tasks Ms. Williams reported on the following items: • JEFFTRAN Transit Facility Feasibility Study • GIS Assistance • Capital Area Active Transportation Plan (formerly to Capital Area Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan) Mr. Morasch stated that the JEFFTRAN Transit Feasibility Study will be presented again to the Technical Committee due to a few final changes to the final document. Then the document will move through several City of Jefferson committees before approval by the City Council. Ms. Williams stated that a consultant contract for the Active Transportation Plan was approved by the Jefferson City City Council May 16th. Ms. Williams provided an overview of the general timeline and milestones for 15-month planning process. B. Announcements Mr. Barron announced that MPOs and RPCs around the state will start the process of reviewing project priorities and unfunded needs. Staff will bring this topic to the next Technical Committee meeting. Ms. Williams stated that an email was sent out about TAP guidelines. The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) provides funding assistance for various infrastructure improvements, programs, and initiatives that address walking, biking, and ADA compliance. The applications are due July 15th. More information was provided to the CAMPO membership via email and a handout. Ms. Williams stated that a new grant program is available, Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A). This grant program provides funds for comprehensive safety action plans and conducting activities stemming from an existing plan. Mr. Morasch and Mr. Sanders agreed that this grant would be something worth pursuing for the CAMPO region. Mr. Barron stated that Mr. Bowden is leaving CAMPO staff for a new job. 8. Next Meeting Date – Wednesday, June 15, 2022 9. Adjournment Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 Respectfully Submitted, Katrina Williams, Planner