FLORIDA-ALABAMA TPO TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TCC) MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 7, 2014
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FLORIDA-ALABAMA TPO TECHNICAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE (TCC) MEETING MINUTES
WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (Designated Staff)
WEST FLORIDA REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCIL (WFRPC) - MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
4081 E. Olive Road, Suite A, Pensacola, Florida - April 7, 2014
Members Attending:
Elizabeth Schrey, ChairCity of Pensacola
Shawn Ward, Vice ChairSanta Rosa County
Nancy ModelCity of Gulf Breeze
Randy JorgensonCity of Milton
Max RogersEscambia CRA
Tommy BrownEscambia County Traffic
John C. Fisher (Alternate)Escambia County
Tonya EllisECAT
Andrea KvechPensacola International Airport
Chris PhillipsSanta Rosa County Engineering
Advisory Members Attending:
Jim DeVriesFDOT
Others Attending:
Sharon HolleyCity of Milton
Greg VaughnAtkins
Rosemary WoodsAtkins
Wiley PageAtkins
Cory WilkinsonHDR Engineering
Michael Allen Code Able Accessibility
Lynn CherryCarpe Diem Community Solutions
Mary Beth WashnockTPO Staff
Brian YoupatoffTPO Staff
Gary KramerTPO Staff
Brandi WhitehurstTPO Staff
Vikki GarrettTPO Staff
Ellie RobertsTPO Staff
A.CALL TO ORDER: Chair Schreycalled the meeting to order.
B.APPROVAL OF AGENDA: This item was not addressed by the TCC.
- PUBLIC FORUM: Chair Schreycalledfor speakers. There were none.
D.CONSENT AGENDA:
- Approval of February 10, 2014Meeting Minutes. Chair Schrey called for action on the February 10 meeting minutes.
Ms. Model moved for approval of the consent agenda to include the minutes. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kvech and unanimously approved.
- Ms. Elizabeth Schrey stated that there needed to be a nominating committee for the TCC. Mr. Tommy Brown, Mr. Shawn Ward, and Mr. Max Rogers were all nominated.
Mr. Jorgenson moved for approval of the nominees. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kvech and unanimously approved.
- ACTION ITEMS:
- Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-07 Amending the FY2015-2019 Project Priorities for Pensacola International Airport - Enclosure A. Mr. Gary Kramer, TPO staff, presented.
Mr. Tommy Brown questioned how the project priorities came to be reprioritized. Ms. Andrea Kvech explained that the process occurs during the budget cycle.
Mr. Brown moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL 14-07 amending the FY2015-2019 Project Priorities. The motion was seconded by Mr. Jorgenson and unanimously approved.
- Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-06to Adopt the FY2015-FY2016 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) - Enclosure B. Mr. Gary Kramer, TPO staff, presented.
Mr. Gary Kramer stated all comments have been received and posted in the draft. Mr. Kramer announced that a major change is the new total project cost information. Mr. Kramer said the planning studies have been identified and the strengths, threats, opportunities, and weaknesses for ECAT have been identified as well. Mr. Kramer said that there is an emphasis on the Pedestrian Safety Action Plan for FDOT. Mr. Kramer noted updates to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan as well as the LRTP. Mr. Kramer also mentioned the request for staff to participate in the Emerald Coast Cities Coalition for Air Quality. There was general discussion. Ms. Nancy Model mentioned that there had been no update to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan. There was more general discussion. Mr. Tommy Brown asked about the UPWP membership dues. Ms. Mary Bo Robinson stated that there are no dues. Ms. Robinson stated that there is a local funding table which is the match to a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant plus a portion of support for the statewide MPO Advisory Council. Ms. Robinson added that it is 10% of the total FTA planning grant.
Ms. Model moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign Resolution FL-AL 14-06 to adopt the UPWP. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously approved.
3.Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-08 to Recommend Escambia County as the Single Designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Escambia County - Enclosure C. Mr. Colby Brown, Escambia County Staff, to present. This item was not addressed by the TCC.
4.Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-09 to Recommend Pensacola Bay Transportation as the Single Designated Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Santa Rosa County - Enclosure D. Ms. Vikki Garrett, TPO staff, to present.
Mr. Tommy Brown asked how long the contract will be for the Pensacola Bay Transportation. The answer was 5 years. This item was not further discussed by the TCC.
5.Consideration of Resolution FL-AL 14-11 Concurring in the Designation of Escambia County as the Recipient of FTA Section 5307 Urbanized Area Formula Grant Funds for the Pensacola Urbanized Area for Transit Capital and Operating Assistance in Urbanized Areas and for Transportation Related Planning - Enclosure E. Ms. Vikki Garrett, TPO staff, to present. This item was not addressed by the TCC.
6.2040 Florida-Alabama Long Range Transportation Plan Kick-off and Appointment of Steering Committee Members - Enclosure F. Mr. Wiley Page, Atkins, to present.
Mr. Wiley Page stated volunteers will be needed for the Steering Committee. Mr. Page stated the first meeting for the Steering Committee will be in May. Mr. Page said the deadline will be November 2015 and that the meeting schedule will be very aggressive. Mr. Page also noted that there will be some special meetings in 2015 as well. Ms. Tonya Ellis commented that Orange Beach, AL has been added to the TPO area. Ms. Nancy Model asked if the Steering Committee would take the place of focus groups. Mr. Wiley Page responded by stating that there may still be a need for focus groups. Mr. Randy Jorgenson, Ms. Elizabeth Schrey, Ms. Tonya Ellis, Mr. Tommy Brown, Mr. Shawn Ward, and Ms. Nancy Model all volunteered to become Steering Committee members.
Ms. Model moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to approve the steering committee members. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rogers and unanimously approved.
7.Add-On Item – Pensacola Bay Ferry Project – Ms. Vikki Garrett, TPO staff, to present.
Ms. Vikki Garrett presented the proposed map for the ferry service. Ms. Garrett addressed a concern that the road at Fort Pickens could be potentially lost and not be replaced. Ms. Garrett added that the only access to Fort Pickens would be by ferry. Ms. Garrett stated that there are some grant opportunities available so there needs to be resolutions for support. Ms. Sharon Holley asked if grant funding covered salaries. Ms. Vikki Garrett responded saying that grant funds do not cover operations and the National Park Service is looking to contract that out through an RFP contract and that contract will include concessions. Ms. Nancy Model asked if NPS currently has the operating funds or is that still a work in progress. Ms. Model also asked if the operations were revenue based. Ms. Vikki Garrett stated that the funds would be from concessions and ticket prices. Ms. Garrett also stated that there could be a third boat but that the third boat would be optional and would have to be provided by the operator. Mr. Max Rogers asked about the fees. Ms. Vikki Garrett responded by saying that during meetings it has been emphasized that it has to be affordable but some of the details are still being worked on. Mr. Max Rogers questioned how parking has been addressed. Ms. Vikki Garrett responded by saying that parking has been discussed and it still ongoing. Ms. Tonya Ellis responded by mentioning a possible shuttle service.
Ms. Model moved to recommend the TPO authorize the TPO Chairman to sign resolution in support of the Pensacola Bay Ferry Project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Ward and unanimously approved.
- FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) UPDATE
•Mr. Jim DeVries, FDOT Urban Liaison, presented. Mr. DeVries stated ITS funds for this year need to be spent.
- REVIEW / INFORMATION ITEMS:
- Update on the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for SR 292 (Perdido Key Drive) from the Alabama State Line to the intersection with CR 292A (Innerarity Point Road/Gulf Beach Highway) - Enclosure G. Mr. Greg Vaughn, Atkins, presented.
Mr. Greg Vaughn stated that this project started in 2006. Mr. Vaughn stated that in December 2012, FDOT took over the project from Escambia County. Mr. Vaughn said April 28, 2014 the draft corridor report will be made available to the public. Mr. Vaughn added that on May 20, 2014 there will be a public meeting where the corridor report results will be presented to the public. This meeting will be located at Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Road, Pensacola, FL from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Mr. Jim DeVries asked if there would be any coordination with Orange Beach, AL. Mr. Greg Vaughn said there has been communication with Matthew Brown of Baldwin County and Kit Alexander of Orange Beach and there will be notification given of the meeting.
- Update on the Pensacola Bay Bridge Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study - Enclosure H. Mr. Dan Kristoff, RS&H, to present.
There will be a public meeting/hearing held June 10, 2014 at Crowne Plaza from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
- Review of the Draft FL-AL FY2015-2019 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) - Enclosure I. Mr. Gary Kramer, TPO staff, presented.
Mr. Gary Kramer stated comments on the draft are due by May 2, 2014. There were no questions.
- Review of DRAFT Scope of Services for a Corridor Management Plan for County Road 95 A (N. Palafox Street) from US 29 to Nine Mile Road - Enclosure J. Mr. Brian Youpatoff, TPO staff, presented.
Mr. Brian Youpatoff stated comments on the draft are due by May 2, 2014.
- Update on State Road 87 Multi-lane Reconstruction FDOT project - Enclosure K. Mr. Jim DeVries, FDOT, presented.
Mr. Jim DeVries stated there will be a public meeting Tuesday, June 3, 2014 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at First Assembly Church of God on Dogwood Drive.
6.Update on 2nd Annual Emerald Coast Transportation Symposium - Enclosure L. Ms. Mary Beth Washnock, TPO staff, presented.
H.INFORMATION ITEMS: (No Presentation Necessary) - Enclosure M.
Attached are the following:
•TPO Meeting Schedule
•Advisory Committee Minutes
•Letter from FDOT Regarding Pensacola Baywalk Project
I.OTHER BUSINESS:
J.ADJOURN: There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at____2:50____ p.m.
Approved by TPO