SOUTHERN ILLINOIS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
(SIMPO)
MINUTES OF THE TECHNICAL AVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
ON MAY 5TH, 2014
IN MARION, ILLINOIS
Members Present:
Name Agency
Bill Kirk, Proxy City of Carterville
Chris Wallace City of Carbondale
Jim Borgsmiller, Proxy City of Herrin
John Bradley City of Marion
Grant Guthman Jackson County
Gregory Smothers Williamson County
Bill Jung Rides Mass Transit District
Larry Piche, Proxy IDOT
Others Present:
Name Agency
Betsy Tracy FWHA
Doug Keirn IDOT
Tom Kelso IDOT
Patti Baroni IDOT
Les Wilson Jackson County Mass Transit
Graydon Burchfield Jackson County Mass Transit
Dustin Riechmann Bernardin, Lochmueller & Assoc.
Ryam Bumb Bernardin, Lochmueller & Assoc.
Cary Minnis GERPDC
Margie Mitchell GERPDC
Minutes
1. Welcome and Introductions
Mr. Smothers opened the meeting at 1:00 p.m. by welcoming everyone in attendance.
2. Review and approval of April 7th, 2014 TAC Meeting Minutes
Action Item
Mr. Guthman made the motion to approve the April 7th, 2014, TAC Meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Borgsmiller. The motion carried.
3. Multi-modal Draft Report Review
Discussion Item
Dustin Riechmann, BLA, gave a power point presentation of the Draft Multi-Modal Report. The committee’s input is needed for the final document. The Table of Contents listed the sections of the report: Executive Summary; Safety Along the Transportation System; Railways; Bicycles and Pedestrians; Public Transportation; Air, Rail, Freight; Public Involvement; and Project Priorities. Each section was briefly discussed.
A copy of Locations under Final Consideration as Prioritized Projects (not currently ranked), along with a listing of projects that have been funded, and Studies/ Planning Projects Recommended to be include in the UPWP were distributed by BLA. The list of projects was compiled from public meetings, meetings with stakeholders and the oversight committee. The list is not currently prioritized.
Members discussed how to prioritize the projects and some felt more information on the projects was needed. The criteria should stay consistent—assessment of needs, readiness, funding sources, magnitude of costs. Need to identify good projects and how to fund. There are several funding sources available depending on the project. How do we whittle down the list? Probably need to get down to 10-15 projects. That list would then have additional details for the projects.
BLA asked for members’ feedback by May 13, listing their top projects. Mark up the list for projects not needed and any projects left out.
BLA noted the report is an assessment, not the long-range transportation plan, it will list issues to address in the long-range plan.
The final report should be completed in about a week. Cary asked if BLA could email him the first 47 pages so members could review that part of the report.
Mr. Riechmann announced that the company will be changing its name to Lochmueller Group, be the same people, just a name change.
4. Approval of the February & March 2014 Billing from BLA
Action Item
Mr. Minnis reported that staff had reviewed the bills from BLA for the contract work for April in the amount of $14,519.46. Staff recommends approving the bill.
Mr. Guthman made the motion to approve the BLA bill for April. The motion was seconded by Mr. Piche. The motion carried.
5. SIMPO FY 2015 UPWP Draft
Discussion Item, Take Action if Necessary
Mr. Minnis noted that nothing has changed since the last meeting. Draft is in the packet. We need to approve the UWPW in June and we need to agree to post the draft now so the UPWP can meet the requirement for public comments. Send any feedback to our office. The final list of studies will need to be inserted in Section 104-Special Studies. In the budget, it is estimated there will be about $130,000 for contractual studies. At the next meeting special projects will need to be discussed how to use these funds for further studies. It is hoped the Request for Qualifications can be out in July for the study chosen to have more time for the work to be completed by a consultant
6. TIP FY 2015-2018
Discussion Item
Mr. Minnis said the FY 15-18 TIP project list will need to be approved for public comment. Projects are listed for FY 2015, 2016, 2017. Need information for projects to list for FY 18, any local projects from IDOT. Mass Transit Districts are listed, need to check if the entered correctly. Need to roll over FY14 projects not completed to FY 15 and include in the FY15-18 TIP. The TIP needs to be approved in June and forwarded to IDOT.
7. Other MPO Business
Discussion Item
Mr. Minnis reported the Policy Committee moved to change the additional scope of work for the BLA contract from GIS work to a Bicycle Survey. The Addendum to the Agreement with BLA now includes Long Range Traffic Forecast for SIMPO Planning Area and Perform an Existing Sidewalk & Bicycle Facility Inventory (using data already collected by the City of Carbondale). These items were approved by the Policy Committee. Copy of the Addendum is in the packet.
The Advanced Construction Project List is included in the packet. When IDOT needs a project changed to advanced construction status a request is sent to the MPO staff and an administrative amendment is made. These amendments are to be noted in the meetings.
The IDOT Consolidated Vehicle Procurement-2014 Rolling Stock Capital Assistance Applications are now being sent to the MPO. We have received the application from Jackson County Mass Transit for vans and busses. We have not been advised by IDOT what our role will be in the application process.
10. Adjourn
Action Item
Mr. Wallace made the motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Guthman. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 2:14 pm.