01-28-2014 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
AGENDA
Open Meetings Notifications (Posters on Wall)
1.Call to Order
This is a public meeting subject to the open meetings laws of the State of Nebraska.
The requirements for an open meeting are posted on the wall in this room and anyone
that wants to find out what those are is welcome to read through them.
2.Introductions
3.Minutes from the November 26, 2013 Meeting
4.Financial Report
5.GIAMPO Coodinator Position
6.Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
7.Other Items: Discussion Only
8.Set next meeting date
9.Adjournment
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Minutes from the November 26, 2013 Meeting
Staff Contact: Mayor Jay Vavricek
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at 4:00pm
Council Chambers
Grand Island City Hall, 100 E. 1st Street, Grand Island, NE
MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE: Voting: Mayor Jay Vavricek; Vaughn Minton, Julie Hehnke
and Bob Niemann, City Council Members; Bob McFarland,
Hall County Supervisor; Wes Wahlgren, NDOR
Representative for Randy Peters and Pat O’Neill, Planning
Commission. Randy Peters, Nebraska Department of
Roads and Dan Purdy, Hall County Supervisor were absent.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director; John Collins,
Public Works Director; Bob Sivick, City Attorney; Mary Lou
Brown City Administrator; Jaye Monter, Finance Director;
Billy Clingman, Sr. Accountant; Nicki Stoltenberg, Assistant
to the City Administrator; Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway
Planning Manager
Mayor Vavricek called the meeting to order at 4:01 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged and introductions were made.
Approval of minutes from September 17, 2013 Meeting
Motion by Minton to approve the minutes of the September 17, 2013 meeting. Seconded by
O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor of the motion.
Elect new Vice Chairperson
With Councilmember Dugan resigning his position on the Grand Island City Council election of a
new Vice Chairperson was in order.
Pat O’Niell volunteered to serve in the Vice Chair capacity when very little interest in the
position was shown by board members.
Motion by O’Niell to nominate himself as Vice Chair. Seconded by Niemann. Upon roll call
vote, all voted in favor of the motion.
GIAMPO Coordinator Position
Collins distributed copies of the MPO Coordinators Job Description.
We recently had a candidate with over 20 years experience, however he declined our offer.
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Collins is hopeful that we will be able to announce the position has been filled at our January
meeting.
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Nabity reported that a Technical Advisory Committee has been scheduled and that he will serve
as the chair of group until a more formal process is established in the bylaws.
Other Items: Discussion Only
Minton asked that we add a regular report of the Budget to the Boards agenda. Monter and
Brown also confirmed that a separate account was established for all GIAMPO expenditures.
Set Next Meeting Date
The next meeting date will be Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Vavricek adjourned the meeting at 4:20 pm.
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Financial Report
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
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Org Object Description Rev Budget Actual Last Year Actuals Last Year Encumbrance Last Year Original Budget Last Year Revised Budget 2252250174306PLANNING FUNDS(108,095.00)$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250174307STATEWIDE PLAN RESEARCH START(50,000.00)$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250174308STATEPLAN FOR LONG RANGE TP(75,000.00)$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250174787INTEREST & DIVIDEND REVENUE-$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250174805TRANSFERS IN(100,000.00)$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185105SALARIES - REGULAR67,028.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185115F.I.C.A. PAYROLL TAXES5,128.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185120HEALTH INSURANCE20,501.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185125LIFE INSURANCE87.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185130DISABLITY INSURANCE121.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185145PENSION CONTRIBUTION4,022.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185150WORKERS COMPENSATION63.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185160OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS10.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185161HRA-VEBA780.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185250UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM18,400.00$ 319.21$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185251TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROG9,600.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185252PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS22,400.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185253LONG-RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN112,000.00$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 2252250185254ADMIN/SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT70,695.00$ 875.66$ -$ -$ -$ -$ (2,260.00)$ 1,194.87$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 1/15/2014METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION 2013/2014 BUDGETGrand IslandRegular Session - 1/28/2014Page 6 / 8
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GIAMPO Coodinator Position
Staff Contact: John Collins, Public Works Director
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Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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