02-10-2014 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee
Monday, February 10, 2014
Grand Island City Hall
AGENDA
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.Welcome & Introductions
3.Approval of Minutes - December 6, 2013
4.Review and Discuss TAC Bylaws
5.Set next meeting date
6.Adjournment
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Technology Advisory Committee
Monday, February 10, 2014
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes - December 6, 2013
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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Technology Advisory Committee
Monday, February 10, 2014
Regular Session
Item J1
Review and Discuss TAC Bylaws
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity
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BYLAWS OF THE
GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC)
ARTICLE I. – NAME
Section 1. The name of this body shall be the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Technical Advisory Committee (hereinafter “Technical Advisory
Committee”).
ARTICLE II. - PURPOSE
Section 1. The Technical Advisory Committee shall make recommendations to the Policy Board
for matters necessary to comply with the requirements of Title 23, United States
Code, and subsequent acts. The Technical Advisory Committee shall advise the
Policy Board on comprehensive transportation studies and plans to help 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 Technical Advisory Committee shall examine and recommend projects
concerning the development of a safe, efficient, and coordinated transportation
network.
Section 3. The Technical Advisory Committee shall annually prepare and recommend, at a
minimum, a five-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 Technical Advisory Committee shall annually review the MPO Long-Range
Transportation Plan (LRTP) and recommend updates as necessary. The LRTP shall be
updated at a minimum every five years.
Section 5. The Technical Advisory Committee shall annually prepare and recommend a MPO
Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) that details projected work activities and a
proposed budget for implementation.
Section 6. The Technical Advisory Committee shall prepare and recommend 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 Technical Advisory Committee voting member shall be a member of the
governmental entities listed in Subsection 1a. The chairperson or mayor of the
following entities shall submit in writing to the Technical Advisory Committee
Secretary the name of the designated voting member who shall also be a member of
the entity.
Subsection 1a. Voting Members
Public Works Director, City of Grand Island
City Administrator, City of Grand Island
Assistant Director of Public Works: Engineering Services, City of Grand Island
Hall County Regional Planning Director
Hall County Public Works Director
Nebraska Department of Roads Highway Planning Manager
Nebraska Department of Roads District 4 Engineer
Merrick County Hwy Superintendent
Village of Alda
A Technical Advisory Committee non-voting member shall be a member of the entities
listed in Subsection 1b. Each entity shall appoint a non-voting member in a manner
appropriate for that entity. The name of the non-voting member shall be submitted in
writing to the Technical Advisory Committee Secretary.
Subsection 1b. Non-Voting Members
Nebraska Department of Roads Local Projects Urban Engineer
Nebraska Department of Roads Local Projects Engineer
Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Federal Highway Administrator
Finance Director, City of Grand Island
Streets Superintendent, City of Grand Island
Union Pacific Railroad
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad
Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce
Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation
Central NE Regional Airport
Federal Transit Administration Region VII Transportation Planner
Section 2. All vacancies occurring in the Technical Advisory Committee shall be filled in a
manner similar to the original appointment.
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ARTICLE IV. – OFFICERS
Section 1. The officers of the Technical Advisory Committee shall be: a Chairperson 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
Technical Advisory Committee and of its subcommittees and shall perform such
other duties as the Technical Advisory Committee may from time to time direct.
Section 2. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be elected from the voting membership
of the Technical Advisory Committee annually 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 Technical Advisory Committee shall be
filled by election by a majority vote of the Technical Advisory Committee; the officer
or officers so elected will serve until the next regular annual election of officers.
ARTICLE V. – MEETINGS
Section 1. The Technical Advisory Committee shall meet at 10:00 a.m. on the second Monday
of even numbered months. Special meetings may be called by the Chairperson or
Vice-Chairperson as necessary.
Section 2. The Secretary of the Technical Advisory Committee shall provide notice of all
meetings to members of the Technical Advisory Committee and the public in
accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act and the procedure contained in
Grand Island City Code Section 2-12.
Section 3. The Technical Advisory Committee shall adopt such rules of operation as is deemed
necessary.
Section 4. Any member can initiate items for Technical Advisory Committee meetings by
submitting appropriate items to the Chairperson or MPO staff for incorporation into
the agenda in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meetings Act.
ARTICLE VI. – QUORUM
Section 1. The Secretary shall provide the Technical Advisory Committee with an annual list of
regular meetings. A quorum at any meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee
shall consist of at least fifty (51) percent of the total voting membership of the
Technical Advisory Committee.
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Section 2. The adoption of plans, amendments, revisions, or other actions thereof shall be by a
majority vote of the Technical Advisory Committee voting members present.
Section 3. In general voting shall be viva voce, with voting members indicating in favor of the
motion by saying ‘aye’ and opposition by ‘nay’. The chairperson may call for a vote
by rising of hands when necessary to ensure an accurate vote count.
ARTICLE VII. - VOTING AUTHORITY
Section 1. Each Technical Advisory Committee voting member shall have one vote.
Section 2. Technical Advisory Committee members may not designate alternates or proxies to
act or vote in their absence.
ARTICLE VIII. – COMMITTEES
Section 1. The Technical Advisory Committee may utilize subcommittees as may be necessary
to carry out their duties. Subcommittees shall be appointed by action of the
Technical Advisory Committee. Subcommittees may include people from outside of
the Technical Advisory Committee; however, when more than fifty (50) percent of
the voting members are included in a subcommittee, the subcommittee meetings
shall be open to the public, and conform to the requirements of the Nebraska Open
Meetings Act.
ARTICLE IX. - AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS
Section 1. All Bylaws of the Technical Advisory Committee 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
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. A majority vote of all voting members of the
Technical Advisory Committee and of the Policy Board shall be required to amend
these Bylaws.
Section 2. The Technical Advisory Committee may adopt other rules or operational procedures
that are not inconsistent with these or subsequently adopted Bylaws.
ARTICLE X. - BIFURCATION
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.
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The Bylaws of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Technical Advisory Committee are
hereby passed and adopted this <insert #> day of <insert month>, 2014 to be effective
immediately.
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Jay Vavricek, Mayor
GIAMPO Policy Board Chairperson
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Chad Nabity
MPO Technical Advisory Committee Chairperson
ATTEST:
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John Collins, P.E.
MPO Director / Secretary
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