03-22-2016 GIAMPO - Technical Advisory Committee Regular Meeting PacketGIAMPO – Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
10:00 am @ City Hall - Community Meeting Room
100 E 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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
3.Approval of Minutes from the February 18, 2016 Technical Advisory Committee Meeting
4.Self-Certification of the MPO Planning Process
5.Final "DRAFT" of Journey 2040
6.Final "DRAFT" of Transportation Improvement Program
7.Creation of Non-Motorized Sub-Committee of Technical Advisory Committee
8.Next Meeting
9.Adjournment
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Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Regular Session
Item C1
Approval of Minutes from the February 18, 2016 Technical Advisory
Committee Meeting
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (TAC) MINUTES
February 18, 2016 at 4:00 am
Grand Island Public Library
211 N Washington Street, Grand Island, NE
Voting Members in Attendance:
Terry Brown, City of Grand Island, Assistant Public Works Director Present
John Collins, City of Grand Island, Public Works Director Absent
Marlan Ferguson, City of Grand Island, City Administrator Present
Chad Nabity, Hall County Regional Planning Director Present
Casey Sherlock, Hall County Public Works Director Present
Mike Meyer, Merrick County Hwy Superintendent Absent
Wes Wahlgren, NDOR District 4 Engineer Absent
Brad Zumwalt, NDOR Highway Planning Manager Present
Ramona Schafer, Village of Alda Present
Non-Voting Members in Attendance:
Bentley Tomlin, Burling Northern Santa Fe Railroad Absent
Mike Olson, Central NE Regional Airport Absent
John Adams, City of Grand Island MPO Manager Present
Shannon Callahan, City of Grand Island Street Superintendent Absent
Renae Griffiths, City of Grand Island Finance Director Present
William Clingman, City of Grand Island Asst. Finance Director Present
Catrina DeLosh, City of Grand Island Public Works Admin Assistant Present
Tim Golka, City of Grand Island Project Manager Present
Jerry Janulewicz, City of Grand Island City Attorney Present
Nicki Stoltenberg, City of Grand Island Assistant to the City Administrator Present
Erich Hines, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty Civil Rights Absent
Justin Luther, FHWA, Transportation Planner, Realty, Civil Rights Absent
Mark Bechtel, FTA Community Planner Absent
Logan Daniels, FTA – Region VII Absent
Daniel Nguyen, FTA Community Planner Absent
Cindy Johnson, Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce Present
Mary Berlie, Grand Island Area Economic Development Corporation Present
Larry Legg, NDOR Local Projects Engineer Absent
Kaine McClelland, NDOR State Modeler Absent
Noel Salac, NDOR Planning & Locational Studies Section Head Absent
Jeff Soula, NDOR Local Projects Urban Engineer Absent
Kyle Nodgaard, Union Pacific Railroad Absent
Kelli O’Brien, Union Pacific Railroad Absent
Others Present
Clye Prem & Matt Rief of Olsson Associates
Triveece Penelton of Vireo
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Call to Order
Nabity called the meeting to order at 4:00 Pm. The Nebraska Open Meetings Act was acknowledged.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken.
Approval of Minutes from the December 14, 2015 Technical Advisory Committee
Motion by Brown to approve the minutes of the December 14, 2015 meeting, seconded by Zumwalt.
Upon voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Nominations and Selection of Offices
Nabity opened the floor to accept nominations for both Chair and Vice-Chair. Motion by Ferguson to
keep Nabity as Chair and Brown as Vice-Chair, seconded by Sherlock. No other nominations were
brought forward.
Motion by Ferguson to accept Nabity as Chair and Brown as Vice-Chair, seconded by Schafer. Upon
voice vote, all voted aye. Motion adopted.
Amendment to Bylaws Changing October Meeting Date
Adams notified the committee with the TAC meetings being held the second Monday of even
numbered months this causes the October meeting date to fall on Columbus Day, which is a holiday
for State and Federal officials. The amendment will allow for the October meeting to be held on the
third Monday each year.
Motion by Zumwalt to approve the Amendment to the TAC Bylaws, seconded by Brown. Upon voice
vote, all voted aye.
Process and Overview of Journey 2040
The Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) final daft is complete and is currently in the public
comment period (February 18 – March 18, 2016). The mission of the LRTP is to have a plan for the
next 25 years, with the City having financial constraint/responsibility for the projects
proposed/planned each year. The plan is due to the State, Federal Highway Administration, and
Federal Transit Administration on by March 27, 2016.
Community Feedback of Journey 2040
Several community forums have been held during the development of the LRTP to gather input from
the public on what they believe to be important and consider priorities. Such information was
included in the final draft of the LRTP.
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Journey 2040 Plan Analysis and Recommendations
Olsson Associates has provided the LRTP final draft, which lays out the plan moving forward and
recommendations for projects the City should consider moving forward. All while keeping in mind
the financial constraint/responsibility of the City to stay in compliance.
Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) “DRAFT” Presented
This is an annual plan that details out a five (5) year projection of projects and is currently in the
public comment period (February 18 - March 18, 2016). With GIAMPO being a 1st time MPO this plan
program is due to the State by March 27, 2016 – in future years this will be due April/May.
Next Meeting Date
The next Meeting of the TAC will be a Special Meeting on March 22, 2016 @ 10:00 am.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Nabity adjourned the meeting at 4:39 pm.
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Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Regular Session
Item H1
Self-Certification of the MPO Planning Process
Recommendation needed to Policy Board
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION 16-3
CERTIFICATION OF THE URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING PROCESS OF THE GRAND ISLAND
AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA
WHEREAS, In accordance with 23 USC, 49 USC 5303 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation
(FAST) Act § 1201; the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Transportation is designated as the
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of Roads
(NDOR) and in Agreement with locally elected officials for the Grand Island urbanized area as evidenced in the
Agreement of Cooperation between/among NDOR and the City of Grand Island, hereby certifies that the
transportation planning process is addressing the major issues in the metropolitan planning area and is being
conducted in accordance with all applicable requirements including:
a. 23 USC 134, 49 USC 5303, 23 CFR part 450 and this subpart;
b. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 USC 2000d-1 and 49 CFR. part 21;
c. 49 USC. 5332, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed,
national origin, sex, or age in employment or business opportunity;
d. Section 1101(b) of the Fast Act (Pub. L. 112-141) and 49 CFR. part 26
regarding the involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in USDOT
funded planning projects;
e. 23 CFR. part 230, regarding the implementation of an equal employment
opportunity program on Federal and Federal-aid highway construction contracts;
f. The provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101 et
seq.) and 49 CFR. parts 27, 37, and 38; (ADA Plan Not Completed-Adoption May 24, 2016)
g. The Older Americans Act, as amended (42 USC 6101), prohibiting
discrimination on the basis of age in programs or activities receiving Federal
financial assistance;
h. Section 324 of title 23 USC regarding the prohibition of discrimination based on
gender; and
i. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794) and 49 CFR part
27 regarding discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization certifies, in consideration of the requirements listed herein and to the degree appropriate for the size of
the area and the complexity of its transportation problems, that the urban transportation planning process is being
carried out in conformance with all applicable federal requirements as outlined in FAST Act § 1201.;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such agreement on
behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy
Board at a special meeting held on March 22th, 2016.
By:Attest:
Jeremy Jensen,Mayor John Collins, Public Works Director
Chairman Director
Date Date
___________________________________________________________________________
By:By:
NDOR Planning and Project Division
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Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Regular Session
Item H2
Final "DRAFT" of Journey 2040
Recommendation needed to Policy Board
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-4
RESOLUTION TO APPROVING THE GRAND ISLAND AREA METROPOLITAN
PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO) LONG RANGE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
“JOURNEY 2040”
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) Policy Board, who
is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Area urbanized area
by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of Roads in cooperation with locally elected
officials of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, and Merrick County; and
WHEREAS, GIAMPO has prepared a Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040” to guide
local area transportation system planning over the next 25 years in conformance with the content
and procedural standards established by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act
(FAST Act) ; and
WHEREAS, the preparation of the Journey 2040 plan has involved extensive public
participation and outreach efforts; and
WHEREAS, the Journey 2040 plan encourages the development and utilization of a variety of
modes of travel, including roadways, public transit, and pedestrian and bicycle routes; and
WHEREAS, the Journey 2040 plan is consistent with the future land use, goals and policies
contained in the 2004 Grand Island Comprehensive Development Plan ; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Journey 2040 plan was made available for public comment for a 30-day
period, and significant comments where incorporated into the final draft; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Journey 2040 plan was reviewed and recommendation for adoption by
the GIAMPO Technical Advisory Committee was made at their March 22, 2016 meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization adopts the 25-year Long Range Transportation Plan “Journey 2040”; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
By:Attest:
____________________________________________________________________
Jeremy Jenson, Mayor John Collins, Public Works Director
Chairman Director
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Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Regular Session
Item H3
Final "DRAFT" of Transportation Improvement Program
Recommendation needed to Policy Board
Staff Contact: John Adams, MPO Program Manager
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GIAMPO RESOLUTION 16-5
OF THE GIAMPO POLICY BOARD OF THE GRAND ISLAND AREA
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (GIAMPO)
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FY 2016- 2020 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (TIP)
WHEREAS, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (GIAMPO) Policy
Board, who is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Grand Island Area
urbanized area by the Governor acting through the Nebraska Department of Roads in cooperation with
locally elected officials of the City of Grand Island, Hall County, and Merrick County; and
WHEREAS, the MPO, pursuant to 23 USC 134 and 49 USC 5303, developed and approved on
March 22, 2016, a five-year multi-modal Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and
WHEREAS, the MPO has prepared a Transportation Improvement Program for Fiscal Years
2016 – 2020 and found the projects consistent with the approved 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
for the Grand Island Urban Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The GIAMPO Technical Advisory
Committee has reviewed and made recommendation for adopting the TIP for the GIAMPO urbanized
area; and;
Adopts the Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2012 – 2015 and recommends
incorporation of these improvements into local governmental improvement programs.
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT, the Grand Island Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization certifies, in consideration of the requirements listed herein and to the degree
appropriate for the size of the area and the complexity of its transportation problems, that the urban
transportation planning process is being carried out in conformance with all applicable federal
requirements as outlined in Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act § 1201.;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute such
agreement on behalf of the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
Certification:
The foregoing resolution was approved by the Grand Island Area Metropolitan Planning
Organization Policy Board at a special meeting held on March 22nd, 2016.
By:Attest:
____________________________________________________________
Jeremy Jenson,Mayor John Collins, Public Works Director
Chairman Director
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Technical Advisory Committee
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Regular Session
Item H4
Creation of Non-Motorized Sub-Committee of Technical Advisory
Committee
Staff Contact: Chad Nabity, Regional Planning Director
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