06-25-2013 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting Packet__________________________________________________________
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Policy Board
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Regular Meeting Packet
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Policy Board Members
Voting Members include:
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
Council Members:
Vaughn Minton, Scott Dugan, Julie Hehnke, Bob Niemann
County Board Members:
Bob McFarland, Dan Purdy
Planning Commission Chair:
Pat O’Neill
Nebraska Department of Roads Director:
Randy Peters
Non-voting members include:
FHWA Nebraska Division Administrator:
Joseph Werning
FTA Region VII Administrator:
Mokhtee Ahmad
04:00
City Hall
100 E First St
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Regular Session
Item A1
Agenda
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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GIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 – 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Grand Island City Hall
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island NE
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Introductions
3. Approval of Minutes of the May 28 Meeting
4. Highway and Traffic Safety and MPO Projects-Terry Brown
5. Discuss and Amend the 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
6. Discuss GIAMPO Policy Board By Laws
7. Report from the MPO Coordination Meeting – John Collins, Terry Brown and Chad Nabity
8. Other Items: Discussion Only
9. Set next meeting date
10. Adjournment
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Regular Session
Item C1
Minutes from May 28, 2013 Meeting
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Grand Island City Hall, 100 E. 1st Street, Grand Island, NE
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Jay Vavricek; Vaughn Minton, Scott Dugan and Julie
Hehnke, City Council Members; Bob McFarland and Dan
Purdy, County Board Members; Pat O’Neill, Planning
Commission Chair; Randy Peters, Nebraska Department of
Roads
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director; John Collins,
Terry Brown and Scott Griepenstroh, Public Works
Department; Bob Sivick, City Attorney; Nicki Stoltenberg,
Assistant to the City Administrator; Brad Zumwalt,
Highway Planning Manager State of Nebraska; Members
of the media
Mayor Jay Vavricek called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act
was acknowledged and introductions were made.
Purpose of the MPO and the Policy Board
Nabity reminded the Board of the March 2012 US Census report that designated the Grand
Island area to be “urbanized.” As a result, it was determined that we needed to form a
Metropolitan Planning Organization to coordinate transportation planning. The Grand Island
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) was formed and approved by the Governor
in March of 2013.
The Policy Board will be responsible for establishing and setting policy for the GIAMPO. The
Board will approve the Public Participation Plan (PPP), the Unified Planning Work Program
(UPWP), the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Metropolitan Planning Area and the
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
Review of the Contract with the State of Nebraska regarding the MPO
Nabity reviewed the GIAMPO Designation Agreement.
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He made note of the definitions and emphasized the importance of the development of the
above mentioned transportation related plans and programs that are a requirement of our
designation.
Nabity acknowledged the voting and non-voting members of the Policy Board, as well as
outlined the duties and responsibilities of the Board as outlined in the agreement. He also
explained the role of the Technical Advisory committee and explained how it differed from the
Policy Board.
Mayor Vavricek emphasized the importance of public communication / input and how it will
play an important role in the development of these plans and programs. A place on the Grand
Island website has also been designed to keep the community informed. It is www.grand-
island.com/giampo.
Discuss and Approve the 2014 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Mayor Vavricek presented a draft of the 2014 UPWP.
Nabity highlighted the members of the Policy Board, as well as the Technical Committee
Members (TAC).
He also made mention of the staff support. City staff is currently absorbing the MPO work
responsibilities and will do so through 2014. In 2015, it is the hope of the GIAMPO that a
Transportation Planning Coordinator will be hired. The Transportation Planning Coordinator
will be responsible for coordinating the development and manage of transportation activities
and other duties necessary to the function of the GIAMPO. A full job description has not been
determined at this time.
Nabity outlined the specific Work Elements, responsible parties and deadlines.
Nabity presented the GIAMPO 2014 Budget and Funding chart noting that an additional
$51,000 of planning funds would be available from the State of Nebraska for planning related
to Transit within the Planning and should be included in the budget on the 5305 Transit
Planning line item.
Motion by Peters to approve the Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2014, with the
addition of $51,000 for Transit Planning, seconded by O’Neill. The motion carried unanimously.
It was also noted that this document can continue to develop as we become more familiar with
the specific transportation work elements for the GIAMPO.
Initial Discussion of By Laws
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Nabity provided a copy of the Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council By Laws.
A sub-committee consisting of Dugan, Sivick and Nabity will meet prior to the next meeting to
draft By Laws for the Policy Board.
Other Items: Discussion Only
Nabity mentioned the NDOR Highway 30 project west to Alda.
Set Next Meeting Date
The next meeting date was set for Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Vavricek adjourned the meeting at 5:09 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Regular Session
Item H1
2014 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO)
Unified Planning Work Program for Fiscal Year 2014
As Approved by the GIAMPO Policy Board 5/28/13
Policy Board Members
Mayor:
Jay Vavricek
Council Members:
Vaughn Minton, Scott Dugan, Julie Hehnke, Bob Niemann
County Board Members:
Bob McFarland, Dan Purdy
Planning Commission Chair:
Pat O’Neill
Nebraska Department of Roads Director:
Randy Peters
Non-voting members include:
FHWA Nebraska Division Administrator:
Joseph Werning
FTA Region VII Administrator:
Mokhtee Ahmad
Technical Committee Members
The voting membership of the TAC is as follows:
(a) Grand Island Public Works Director
(b) Grand Island City Administrator
(c) Grand Island Manager of Engineering Services
(d) Hall County Regional Planning Director
(e) Hall County Public Works Director
(f) Two representatives from NDOR; one designated by the Planning and Development Engineer and the
District Four Engineer
(g) Merrick County Public Works Director or Highway Superintendent
(h) One representative from the Village of Alda
The Ex-Officio (non-voting) membership of the TAC is as follows:
(a) FHWA Nebraska Division Transportation Planner or designee
(b) FTA Region VII Transportation Planner or designee
(c) NDOR Local Projects Division Urban Engineer
(d) Grand Island Finance Director
(e) One representative from the Union Pacific Railroad and one representative from the Burlington
Northern Santa Fe Railroad may be appointed to the committee by their respective companies; other
rail system operators may be added by the policy board as needed
(f) One representative from the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
(g) One representative from the Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
(h) The Board of the Central Nebraska Regional Airport may appoint one representative
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Service Boundary
The GIAMPO Boundary is shown on the attached map, Exhibit A.
Introduction
As required by 23 CFR 420 and 450.314 the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) has
prepared this Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
The purpose of this document is to provide the citizens of the GIAMPO and all partnering governing bodies with the
transportation planning work program for fiscal year 2014. This document is a budget document and it will be amended
by the policy board as priorities and activities change.
The GIAMPO has been recently established March 1, 2013 and is in the process of forming the Policy Board and
Technical Committee and their operational rules.
The primary objectives for this year is to complete the formation and organization of the Policy Board and Technical
Committee, hire a staff to document and coordinate GIAMPO activities, and begin to develop a Long Range
Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Program for the GIAMPO area.
Plans will be developed in accordance with the metropolitan planning factors as identified in MAP-21 with input from
the public, and partnering governing bodies.
The metropolitan planning process must explicitly consider and analyze, as appropriate, eight planning factors
defined in MAP-21 that reflect sound planning principles.
(1) Support the economic vitality of the metropolitan area, especially by enabling global
competitiveness, productivity and efficiency;
(2) Increase the safety of transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
(3) Increase the security of transportation system for motorized and non-motorized users;
(4) Increase the accessibility and mobility options available to people and for freight;
(5) Protect and enhance the environment, promote energy conservation, and improve quality of life,
and promote consistency between transportation improvements and State and local planned growth
and economic development patterns;
(6) Enhance the integration and connectivity of the transportation system, across and between
modes, for people and freight;
(7) Promote efficient system management and operation; and
(8) Emphasize the preservation of the existing transportation system.
This input will be used to plan and prioritize projects to meet the transportation needs of the area. Initial efforts will
focus on corridor and network studies to improve safety and efficiency within the existing transportation system.
Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) functions as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, responsible for the submission of transportation planning documents to the FHWA, FTA, NDOR, and public
distribution. GIAMPO (staff) works with the MPO Policy Board and Technical Committee. Meaningful public involvement
will be encouraged and actively sought throughout the planning and development of the area’s transportation plans and
programs. Area citizens will be provided an opportunity and encouraged to comment on every aspect of the
transportation planning process through planning meetings, public hearings, and individual correspondence. GIAMPO
will facilitate the development of all planning elements for the Metropolitan Planning Area.
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Staff
The GIAMPO professional staff will be available to aid local officials and concerned citizens in implementing
transportation and various community improvement programs in an overall effort to enhance the area. Staff members
encourage and assist local leaders in several programs, with strong emphasis on the benefits of regional cooperation
and coordination. The GIAMPO staff involved with transportation planning includes a Transportation Planning
Coordinator supported by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and the Manager of Engineering Services in
conjunction with the Director and staff of the Hall County Regional Planning Department.
Duties
The Transportation Planning Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development and management of
transportation activities as outlined in MAP-21 and other duties necessary to the function of GIAMPO. A full job
description will be formulated prior hiring a person for this position.
Policy Board
The MPO Policy Board will be responsible for establishing and setting policy for the metropolitan planning area’s
transportation network objectives. The Policy Board will approve the Public Participation Plan (PPP), the Transportation
Planning Work Program (TPWP), the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Metropolitan Planning Area
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and the Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP) planning elements prior to
submittal to the FHWA, FTA, and NDOR.
Technical Advisory Committee
The MPO Transportation Technical Committee (TAC) is responsible for the month-to-month administration of the
transportation planning process, providing data and technical assistance necessary for the development, maintenance,
and recommendation to the Policy Board of the Public Participation Plan (PPP), the Transportation Planning Work
Program (TPWP), the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), the Metropolitan Planning Area Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) and the Passenger Transportation Plan (PTP). The Hall County Regional Planning Director
shall serve as the first chair of the TAC. Subsequent chairs of the TAC shall be selected in accordance with the process
established in the bylaws of the TAC.
MPO Work Elements
Element A - Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Responsible Party: City Staff for 2014, GIAMPO Staff for 2015
Draft, finalize and adopt the 2015 UPWP and Budget by April 15, 2014
Maintain the 2013 UPWP and Budget through UPWP Amendments, as necessary
Compile and submit quarterly reimbursement reports to NDOR
Compile and submit quarterly progress reports to NDOR
Manage the GIAMPO Funding Streams
Track the status of UPWP budget and activities
Maintain the annual grant contract and any subsequent amendments
Carry out the UPWP-related public involvement
Coordinate with planning partners regarding UPWP activities.
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Products are:
(1) 2014 Quarterly Reimbursement Requests and Quarterly Activities Report.
(2) UPWP amendments as needed. 2015 UPWP and
(3) Annual Budget draft April 15, 2014
Element B - Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
Responsible Party: GIAMPO Staff
Draft an initial TIP Policy and present the Grand Island 1 and 6 year road plan to the MPO Policy Board.
This is not due until 2016 after adoption of the LRTP.
Element C – Public Participation Process (PPP)
Responsible Party: City Staff and GIAMPO Staff
This will be done as part of the LRTP. Elements of this can be done before that including public meetings of the
Policy Board and a GIAMPO web site. Opportunities for public participation will be offered at all future GIAMPO
Policy Board meetings and TAC meetings.
Initially this will include education about the MPO and the purpose of the MPO. This will be done with media
interviews, GITV, and public speaking engagements with civic groups.
Create a GIAMPO website for meeting notices and information, possibly hosted with the City of Grand Island
website.
Element D – Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Responsible Party: GIAMPO Staff
This is one of the first tasks of GIAMPO and needs to be completed by March of 2016. This will be the 20 year
transportation project plan. It is anticipated that after a Transportation Planning Coordinator is hired for
GIAMPO this person will begin work on creating an RFP for transportation modeling and the creation of the
LRTP. Work on the LRTP could begin by late spring or early summer of 2014
Element E – Transit Planning
Responsible Party: GIAMPO Staff
A plan will need to be created to transition Grand Island from 5311 funding to 5307 funding.
This plan must at a minimum provide a level of service for transit customers consistent with the level of service
that has been offered by Hall County Transportation. Additional services should be considered allowed by
funding and determined by the needs of the community.
Products are:
Transition Plan with timelines, expected funding and procurement policies produced by June 30, 2014.
Element F – Administration/Systems Management (ASM)
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Year 1 activities will include:
hiring and training the Transportation Planning Coordinator, (City Staff)
setting meeting schedules for the Policy Board and TAC, (City Staff with the boards)
creating and approving Bylaws for the Policy Board and TAC, (City Staff with the boards)
writing the 2015 UPWP, (GIAMPO Staff)
creating a website for GIAMPO, (City Staff initially, then GIAMPO Staff)
establishing a process for creating the LRTP, (GIAMPO Staff with City Staff)
managing the funding provided for the UPWP and creation of the LRTP (GIAMPO Staff)
setting up an office and office equipment for the MPO Staff including computers, printers, furniture, phone and
other necessary tools. (GIAMPO Staff)
Budget
It is anticipated that the cost of implementing this UPWP for GIAMPO will be $355,119 during this fiscal year. Based on
the formula funding for MPO’s in Nebraska GIAMPO is eligible for up to $108,095 for staffing and other expenses. NDOR
has indicated that during the 2014 and 2015 budget years they intend to set aside an additional $150,000 for creation of
the GIAMPO LRTP. The City of Grand Island will provide at least a 20% match for federal funds received either through
cash or in kind services (including but not limited to staff time, office space, web hosting and financial services) toward
GIAMPO
GIAMPO 2014 Budget and Funding
Source Amount Match Total
PL Funds $108,095 $27,024 $135,119
SPR Start Up Funds $50,000 $12,500 $62,500
SPR for LRTP $75,000 $18,750 $93,750
5305 Transit Planning
2013 Transit Planning $51,000 $12,750 $63,750
Total $284,095 $71,024 $355,119
PL Funds are Planning Funds designated to all MPO’s through a funding formula.
SPR Funds are Statewide Planning Research Funds administered and awarded by NDOR.
The City of Grand Island funding match will be a combination of cash and in-kind match including but not limited to cost
of employees working on MPO activities that are not paid by the grant (City Engineer, Manager of Engineering Services,
City Administrator, Finance Director, Planning Director etc.) office space and equipment and administrative support.
5305 Transit Planning Funds are part of the 5305 Urban Transit Program funding that the City of Grand Island has been
designated to receive beginning with the 2013 fiscal year. These dollars are part of the UPWP and can be used in
conjunction with MPO planning activities that involve transit.
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2014 GIAMPO UPWP Budget Summary
Federal
Funds
Local
Funds Total
UPWP Element
A Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
$18,400 $4,600 $23,000
2014 UPWP and Budget amendments
$4,800 $1,200 $6,000
2015 UPWP and Budget
$12,000 $3,000 $15,000
Quarterly Reports to
NDOR
$1,600 $400 $2,000
B Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) $9,600 $2,400 $12,000
Draft TIP Policy
$7,200 $1,800 $9,000
Present Grand Island 1 and 6 Year road plan $2,400 $600 $3,000
C Public Participation Process (PPP)
$22,400 $5,600 $28,000
Web Site creation and maintenance
$8,000 $2,000 $10,000
Civic Group Speaking
$4,000 $1,000 $5,000
Media
Interviews
$4,000 $1,000 $5,000
GITV
Programing
$6,400 $1,600 $8,000
D Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
$112,000 $28,000 $140,000
Develop an RFP for
Services
$8,000 $2,000 $10,000
Procure a Contractor for Services
$8,000 $2,000 $10,000
Begin work on Modeling and Plan
$96,000 $24,000 $120,000
E Transit Planning
$51,000 $12,750 $63,750
Develop a Transition Plan for Services
$40,800 $10,200 $51,000
Develop an RFP for
Services
$10,200 $2,550 $12,750
F Administration/Systems Management (ASM) $70,695 $17,674 $88,369
Hire Transportation Planning Coordinator $6,400 $1,600 $8,000
Train Transportation Planning Coordinator $16,000 $4,000 $20,000
Prepare Meetings for Policy Board and TAC $28,000 $7,000 $35,000
Manage Funding Streams and Budget
$1,600 $400 $2,000
Set up Office and
Equipment
$11,200 $2,800 $14,000
Advertise
Meetings
$720 $180 $900
Office Expenses
$6,775 $1,694 $8,469
Projected Total Expenses for all Activities $284,095 $71,024 $355,119
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Regular Session
Item J1
GIAMPO Policy Board Bylaws
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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BYLAWS OF
GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
POLICY BOARD
ARTICLE I. - NAME
Section 1. The name of this body shall be the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization (GIAMPO) Policy Board (hereinafter “Policy Board”).
ARTICLE II. - PURPOSE
Section 1. The Policy Board shall serve as the local planning agency for matters necessary to
comply with the requirements of Title 23, United States Code, and subsequent acts. The Policy
Board shall have the power and duty to prepare and adopt comprehensive transportation
studies and plans to guide the unified development of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Area and to promote the general welfare and prosperity of its people in an economic
and efficient manner.
Section 2. The Policy Board shall examine projects concerning the development of a safe,
efficient, and coordinated transportation network.
Section 3. The Policy Board shall annually adopt, at a minimum, a four-year MPO
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and shall review the allocation of all federal-aid
funds to eligible projects within each Annual Element of the TIP.
Section 4. The Policy Board shall annually review the MPO Long-Range Transportation Plan
(LRTP) and update as necessary, or at least once every five years.
Section 5. The Policy Board shall annually adopt a MPO Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
that details projected work activities and a proposed budget for implementation.
Section 6. The Policy Board shall adopt and implement a MPO Public Participation Process (PPP)
that outlines the promotion and utilization of public involvement, to be reviewed annually and
updated as necessary.
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ARTICLE III. - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. A Policy Board voting member shall be a member of the governmental entities listed
in Subsection
1a. The mayor or chairperson of each of the following governmental entities shall submit in
writing to the Policy Board Secretary the name of the designated voting member or designee if
permitted by the GIAMPO Contract.
Subsection 1a. Voting Members
Mayor of the City of Grand Island
Four members of the Grand Island City Council recommended by the Mayor and
approved by the City Council
Two members of the Hall County Board of Supervisors who reside within the
Metropolitan Transportation Planning area, selected by the County Board of Supervisors
The Chair of the Hall County Regional Planning Commission, or their designee from the
Hall County Regional Planning Commission. Representative must live within the
Metropolitan Transportation Planning area.
The NDOR Director-State Engineer, or designee
A Policy Board non-voting member shall be a representative of the entities listed below.
The name of the non-voting member or designee shall be submitted in writing to the Policy
Board Secretary.
Subsection 1b. Ex-Officio (Non-Voting) Members
The FHWA Nebraska Division Administrator or designee
The FTA Region VII Administrator or designee
Other members as approved by a majorly vote of the Policy Board
Section 2. All vacancies occurring in the Policy Board shall be filled in a manner similar to the
original appointment.
ARTICLE IV. - OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Policy Board shall be: a Chairperson (Mayor of Grand Island)
whose duties shall be to preside at all meetings and to call special meetings; a Vice-Chairperson
who shall perform the duties of the Chairperson in his or her absence or inability to act; and a
Secretary who shall keep a full record of the proceedings of the Policy Board and of its
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committees and shall perform such other duties as the Policy Board may from time to time
direct.
Section 2. The Vice-Chairperson shall be elected annually from the voting membership of the
Policy Board for a term of one (1) year at the first regular meeting of each calendar year.
Section 3. The MPO Director shall serve as Secretary.
Section 4. All vacancies occurring in the offices of the Policy Board shall be filled by election by
a majority vote of the Policy Board; the officer or officers so elected will serve until the next
regular annual election of officers.
ARTICLE V. - MEETINGS
Section 1. The Policy Board shall meet at least every other month (Quarterly?). Special
meetings may be called by the Chairperson or by at least three (3) voting members of the Policy
Board.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Policy Board shall mail or deliver written notice of each regular
meeting, including a tentative agenda and designated location, to each member of the Policy
Board at least seven (7) calendar days prior to such meeting. Notice of special meetings shall
state the purpose for which said meeting is called and shall be called or delivered at least 24
hours in advance of the meeting date and time.
Section 3. Policy Board may adopt such rules of operation as is deemed necessary, be open to
the public, and conform to the requirements of Chapter 84 per the Revised Statutes of
Nebraska.
Section 4. Any member can initiate items for Policy Board meetings to the Chairperson or MPO
staff for incorporation into the formal agenda.
ARTICLE VI. - QUORUM
Section 1. The Secretary shall provide the Policy Board with an annual list of regular meetings.
A quorum of any regular meeting of the Policy Board shall consist of those designated voting
members or alternates in attendance.
Section 2. A quorum at any special meeting of the Policy Board shall consist of at least fifty (50)
percent of the total voting membership of the Policy Board.
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Section 3. The adoption of plans, amendments, revisions, or other actions thereof shall be by a
majority vote of the Policy Board voting members present.
ARTICLE VII. - VOTING POWER
Section 1. Each Policy Board voting member shall have one vote. Non-voting members shall not
have voting power.
Section 2. In the absence of a regular Policy Board voting member, the designate if one is
permitted shall have the voting power.
Section 3. No proxy vote shall be accepted.
ARTICLE VIII. - COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Policy Board may use such committees as may be necessary to carry out their
duties. Committees shall be appointed by action of the Policy Board.
Section 2. The MPO Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (Technical Advisory
Committee) shall be created under separate bylaws and shall be directly responsible to the
Policy Board for the initiation, review, and recommendations of transportation and
transportation-related activities. The Technical Advisory Committee Chairperson or the MPO
Director, in the Chairperson’s absence, shall report committee activities to the Policy Board. All
transportation related matters requiring action by the Policy Board shall first be submitted to
the Technical Advisory Committee for their review and recommendation. The Policy Board
shall give due consideration to the Technical Advisory Committee’s recommendation in the
disposition of their duties.
ARTICLE IX. - AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
Section 1. All Bylaws of the Policy Board are subject to amendment, alteration, or repeal. New
Bylaws or amendments, alterations or repeals may be made by the vote of a majority of all the
voting members, provided that written or published notice shall be sent to each member at
least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of such meeting, which shall state an intention to
alter, amend or reject or to adopt new provisions at such meeting.
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Section 2. The Policy Board may adopt other rules or operational procedures that are not
inconsistent with these or subsequently adopted Bylaws.
ARTICLE X.
Section 1. If any one or more of the provisions of these Bylaws are declared contrary to law and
therefore null and void, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected thereby.
The Bylaws of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) Policy
Board are hereby passed and adopted this ____________________ to be effective
____________ .
_______________________________________________
Mayor Jay Vavricek
GIAMPO Policy Board Chairperson
ATTEST:
_______________________________________________
<< Insert Name Here >>
GIAMPO Director / Secretary
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