11-24-2015 GI Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO - Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
4:00 pm @ City Hall - Community Meeting Room
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.Roll Call & Introductions
3.Approval of Minutes from the June 9, 2015 Policy Board Meeting
4.Approval of the Public Participation Plan
5.Policy Board Meeting Schedule for 2016
6.Amendment to the FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
7.Update of the Long Range Transportation Plan
8.Legislative Update of the Federal Transportation Bill
9.Next Meeting
10.Adjournment
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the June 9, 2015 Policy Board Meeting
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
MINUTES OF POLICY BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 4:00pm
Community Meeting Room
Grand Island City Hall, 100 E. 1st Street, Grand Island, NE
VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor, City of Grand Island Present
Vaughn Minton, City of Grand Island, Council Member Absent
Chuck Haase, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Julie Hehnke, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Mike Paulick, City of Grand Island, Council Member Present
Brad Zumwalt (Kyle Schneweis designee) NDOR Hwy Planning Manager Present
Gary Quandt, Hall County Board Present
Scott Arnold, Hall County Board Present
Pat O’Neill Present
NON‐VOTING MEMBERS ATTENDANCE:
Marlan Ferguson, City of GI, City Administrator Present
Terry Brown, City of GI, Assistant Public Works Director Absent
John Collins, City of GI Public Works Director Present
Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director Present
Joseph Werning, Administrator, FHWA NE Division Absent
Mokhtee Ahmad, Administrator, FTA Region VII Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Absent
Justin Luther, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights FHWA Absent
Logan Daniels, Federal Transit Administration, Region VII Absent
OTHERS in ATTENDANCE:
John Adams, MPO Program Manager
Bob Sivick, City Attorney, City of Grand Island
William Clingman, Interim Finance Director/City Treasurer City of Grand Island
Catrina DeLosh, Public Works Administrative Assistant, City of Grand Island
Nicki Stoltenberg, Assistant to the City Administrator, City of Grand Island
Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was
acknowledged and roll call was taken. Mayor Jensen acknowledged the fact that Brad Zumwalt,
NDOR Highway Planning Manager, was the designee for Kyle Schneweis, Director of the
Nebraska Department of Roads.
Approval of minutes of the February 24, 2015 Policy Board Meeting
Motion by Haase to approve the minutes of the February 24, 2015 meeting, seconded by
Hehnke. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor. Quandt and O’Neill abstained from this vote as
they weren’t present at the February 24, 2015 meeting.
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Amendment to the Technical Advisory Committee’s Bylaws
Collins noted the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) voted to amend their Bylaws to include
Cancellation of Regularly Scheduled Technical Advisory Committee Meetings, at their February
9, 2015 meeting, as clarified in the Bylaw amendment included in this meeting’s agenda packet.
Motion by Quandt to approve the Technical Advisory Committee Bylaw Amendment, seconded
by O’Neill. Upon roll call vote, all voted in favor.
Approval of Public Participation Plan for the Development of the Performance Based Long
Range Transportation Plan
Adams notified the Policy Board that due to time constraints the Technical Advisory Committee
approved the Public Involvement Plan, which is a key component for the Long Range
Transportation Plan. By TAC moving forward this allowed the forty five (45) day comment
period to begin as soon as possible and keep this project on track.
Motion by Haase to approve the Public Participation Plan for the Development of the
Performance Based Long Range Transportation Plan, seconded by Zumwalt. Upon roll call, all
voted in favor.
Approval of FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Adams notified the Policy Board this is a required document of the MPO and outlines the work
activities in which Federal Funds are to be used. This work program addresses transit needs
throughout the City and will focus on the door to door service currently being offered by the
County through the interlocal agreement with the City. Adams noted the personnel task and
hours will be added as part of this work program also.
Update on Transit Needs Analysis Plan
Adams stated this plan was previously approved by the Policy Board as an amendment and will
allow the City to receive funds directly. It is anticipated that an RFP for the transit needs
analysis will be ready July 2015 and will be quality based verifying if needs are being met or if
there are holes in transit within the City. This is a 6‐8 month process and is in connection with
the Long Range Transportation Plan.
Long Range Transportation Plan Stakeholder Meeting – June 29, 2015 (2pm‐4pm at the
Heartland Event Center’s Bosselman Conference Center)
Nabity stated official invites will go out this Friday (6/12/15) and all are encouraged to spread
the word and get the public involved in attending this workshop. There will be a presentation
and then the floor will be open for public comment. Stoltenberg noted there will be a similar
meeting from 5:30pm to 7:30pm in the same location as the TAC meeting for the general public
and media. Again, all Policy Board members are encouraged to attend and gather public
involvement.
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Next Meeting Date
The next meeting date will be August 25, 2015 at 4:00 pm at City Hall.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 4:21 pm.
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Regular Session
Item E1
Approval of the Public Participation Plan
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Manager
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RESOLUTION 2016-1
OF THE GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(GIAMPO)
A resolution adopting the Public Participation Plan for transportation planning for the Grand Island
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
WHEREAS, the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated by agreement, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Urbanized
area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of Roads in cooperation with locally elected
officials; and
WHEREAS, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, (MAP-21) 23 CFR 450.316 , requires
the MPO to develop and use a documented participation plan that defines a process for providing
citizens, affected public agencies, representatives of public transportation employees, freight shippers,
providers of public transportation, representatives of users of pedestrian walkways and bicycle
transportation facilities, representatives of the disabled, and other interested parties with reasonable
opportunities to be involved in the metropolitan transportation planning process, and ;
WHEREAS, GIAMPO in accordance with 23 CFR 450.316 has developed a Public Participation Plan (PPP)
defining the process of providing reasonable opportunities for interested parties to be involved in the
transportation planning process, and;
WHEREAS, solicited public comments for a forty-five (45) day period on the proposed process for public
participation in the local transportation planning, and;
WHEREAS, the PPP has been reviewed by the Technical Advisory Committee, which recommends
approval of the plan, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approves the Public
Participation Plan in the transportation planning process.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to execute
resolution 2016-1 on behalf of the Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 24, 2015.
Signed:
______________________
Jeremy Jensen, City of Grand Island Date
Chairperson
Attest:
_____________________________________ _______________________
John Collins, P.E. Date
GIAMPO Director/Secretary
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Regular Session
Item E2
Policy Board Meeting Schedule for 2016
Informational
Staff Contact: Mayor Jeremy Jensen
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Regular Session
Item E3
Amendment to the FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Manager
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GIAMPO – FY 2016 UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PROGRAM – TRANSIT ELEMENT - AMENDMENT
Element F – Transit Planning
Previous Work:
Preliminary discussions and the development of a MOA for Hall County to continue providing transit and
para-transit services within the study area.
Development of a RFP for consulting services to perform a Transit Needs Analysis Study to identify
Transit Needs and “Ladders of Opportunity”, and how best to address those needs within the MPO
Study Area.
Purpose:
In 2012, the City of Grand Island became the designated recipient to receive the FTA 5307(Urban) transit
funds. In 2013, the City and Hall County entered into an interlocal agreement for Hall County
Transportation to continue to operate services using unexpended FTA 5311(Rural) funds during a
transitional period. During FY 2016 the MPO will work with the City of Grand Island and Hall County to
develop and finalize a transitional plan for transit services in the City of Grand Island and Hall County.
The 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. The transitional plan will also take into
account, possible additional services based on funding and identified needs of the community.
Activity:
A Transit Needs Analysis Plan and recommendations for Transit Alternatives in Grand Island Urban Area
End Product:
o Development of a Transition Plan and recommendations with timelines, expected funding and
procurement policies.
Budget - Approved Costs Schedule
General Framework and Transit Planning $15,684.23
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5305 $25,000.00 3rd Quarter
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5307 $125,000.00
Total Budget $165,684.23
Amended Amounts
General Framework and Transit Planning $23,802.50
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5305 $25,000.00 3rd Quarter
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5307 $125,000.00
Total Budget $173,806.25
Approvial11/24/2015
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RESOLUTION 2016-2
OF THE GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(GIAMPO)
A resolution amending the FY 2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
WHEREAS, the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO), is
designated by agreement, as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Urbanized
area, by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of Roads in cooperation with locally elected
officials; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska Department of Roads, Rail and Public Transportation Division has made
additional federal funds available for transit planning; and
WHEREAS, the changes are outlined in the following table, and;
Budget - Approved T. Costs FTA_______LOCAL_____
General Framework and Transit Planning $15,684.23 $12,547.38 $3,136.85
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5305 $25,000.00 $20,000.00 $5,000.00
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5307 $125,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00
Total Budget $165,684.23 $132,547.38 $33,136.85
Amended Amounts
General Framework and Transit Planning $23,802.50 $19,042.00 $4,760.50
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5305 $25,000.00 $20,000.00 $5,000.00
Transit Needs Analysis Study – Outside Consultant section 5307 $125,000.00 $100,000.00 $25,000.00
Total Budget $173,802.50 $139,042.00 $34,760.50
WHEREAS, the intent to amend the FY 2016 UPWP was advertised in the Grand Island Independent
for a fifteen (15) day comment period, and;
WHEREAS, GIAMPO staff, did not receive any comments on the amendment during the fifteen (15)
comment period, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
That the Policy Board of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization approves the
amendment to the FY 2016 UPWP, identifying the increase in available FTA planning funds.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chairman is hereby authorized and directed to execute
resolution 2016-2 on behalf of the Grand Island Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Policy Board at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 24, 2015.
Signed:
______________________
Jeremy Jensen, City of Grand Island Date
Chairperson
Attest:
_____________________________________ _______________________
John Collins, P.E. Date
GIAMPO Director/Secretary
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Regular Session
Item E4
Update of the Long Range Transportation Plan
Informational Only
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Manager
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GIAMPO – Policy Board
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Regular Session
Item E5
Legislative Update of the Federal Transportation Bill
Informational Only
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Manager
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