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THE STATE OF TEXAS cour,.'TY OF McLENNAN r l\4eetln" n CQP)' of which is llttached This is to certify thol th.• r:i::•trn :oard at th~ Co11r1 hou••,,. required he.reto, was posted on the oflicia u e \ ID ~D by Article 62.52-17 V. T. C. S. d ,.,., , 20_(7_ Execute on_!.---:..::...---· J. A. "Andy" Horwell, Co,,r,;; Clerk McLennct11an Cou ty, Texas By ~ ·Q,J)/.AIL.!Deputy Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING POLICY BOARD OF THE WACO METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION, AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WACO, TEXAS 10:00 A.M. Friday, January 17, 2020 South Waco Community Center 2815 Speight Ave Waco, Texas AGENDA I. Gall to Order, Proof of Posting. II. Public Hearing regarding any discussion or action item on this agenda. In accordance with requirements identified in Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, the public is permitted to address the Policy Board regarding any action or discussion item identified on this agenda. Ill. Approval of the November 21, 2019 meeting minutes. IV. Presentation to Councilman Dillon Meek in appreciation for his service as chair of the Waco MPO Policy Board during fiscal years 2018 and 2019. V. Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution 2020-1: Adoption of Connections 2045: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan . A. Staff Presentation B. Public Hearing C. Consideration and Action P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX 76702-2570 (254) 750-5650 www.waco-texas.com/cms-m po m [email protected] VI. Consideration and Action regarding approval of Resolution 2020-2: Appointment of an MPO representative to the Heart of Texas Regional Transportation Coordination Council. A. Staff Presentation B. Public Hearing C. Consideration and Action VII. Discussion and Updates from the Texas Department of Transportation regarding significant highway construction within the Waco Metropolitan Area. VIII . Directors Report A. Request for agenda items to be considered for future meetings. A. Next Meeting Thursday, February 20, 2020 B. Regional targets for CY 2020 regarding safety and transit asset condition B. Review of administrative clarification to the Waco MPO Public Participation Plan (PPP) regarding PPP use by Waco Transit to satisfy public participation requirements for the programming of Federal Transit funds. IX. Public Hearing of visitors regarding any item of MPO business not identified on this agenda. Note: The Policy Board cannot respond to comments received during this public hearing. X. Adjournment. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services should contact the MPO at (254) 750-5650 at least twenty-four (24) hours before this meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Christopher Evilia, AICP Director P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX 76702-2570 (254) 750-5650 www.waco-texas.com/cms-mpo [email protected] Si gustarfa abordar al comite representativo de la Organizacion de Planeacion Metropolitana en una reunion publica y necesita un interprete, sfrvase I/a mar a Diane Cano por lo menos 24 horas de antemano de la reunion anunciada al numero telefonico 254-750-5650. Si necesita informacion adicional o una traduccion de este documento, dirija su solicitud por correo a la Organizacion de Planeacion Metropolitana a este numero telefonico: 254-750-5650, o por correo esta direccion: P.O. Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702. P.O. Box 2570, Waco, TX 76702-2570 (254) 750-5650 www.waco-texas.com/cms-moo m [email protected] MPO Policy Board Thursday, November 21, 2019 South Waco Community Center Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization Large Conference Room, 2:00 p.m. 2815 Speight Avenue, Waco, Texas Summary Notes DRAFT Policy Board Members Present: Mr. Jacob Bell, P.E. Citizen Representative, City of Waco Mr. Keith Bond City Manager, City of Lacy Lakeview Hon. Kyle Deaver Mayor, City of Waco Hon. Bert Echterling Mayor, City of Robinson Mr. Kevin Evans City Manager, City of McGregor Hon. Jim Holmes Council Member, City of Waco Hon. Jim Jaska Mayor, City of Ross Hon. Dillon Meek, Proxy for Council Member, City of Waco Hon. John Kinnaird Ms. Barbara Maley, Ex-Officio Transportation Planning Coordinator/Air Quality Specialist Member Federal Highway Administration – Texas Division Hon. Dillon Meek Council Member, City of Waco Dr. Shawn Oubre City Manager, City of Woodway Mr. Hector Sabido Council Member, City of Waco Mr. Stan Swiatek, P.E., District Engineer, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco District Mr. Everett “Bo” Thomas City Manager, City of Hewitt Policy Board Members Absent: Hon. Scott Felton County Judge, McLennan County Mr. Bradley Ford Assistant City Manager, City of Waco Hon. Travis Gibson Council Member, City of Bellmead Hon. Will Jones County Commissioner, Pct. 3, McLennan County Mr. Joseph R. Pace City Manager, City of Lorena (Vacant) Plan Commission, City of Waco Technical Committee Members Present: Ms. Christi Bonham Planner, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco District Ms. Amy Burlarley-Hyland Interim Director, Public Works, City of Waco Mr. Thomas Dahl City Engineer, City of Waco Mr. Mitch Davison City Engineer, City of Woodway Chief Tom Dickson Chief of Police, City of Lorena Mr. Zane Dunnam County Engineer, McLennan County Director, Service Development, City of Waco, Waco Transit Mr. Joseph Dvorsky Systems, Inc. 1 Planner, Regional Planning & Programming, Transportation Ms. Brigida Gonzales Planning and Programming Division, Texas Dept. of Transportation Assistant Area Engineer, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco Mr. Jeff Jackson Area Office Mr. Francisco Leos Citizen Representative, City of McGregor Mr. Clayton Zacha Area Engineer, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco Area Office Technical Committee Members Absent: Consultant / President, BSP Engineers, Inc., City of Bellmead Mr. Anthony Beach Representative Ms. Leola Davis Transportation Director, Meals on Wheels Director, Transportation Planning and Programming Division, Mr. Victor Goebel Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco District Hon. David Gonzalez Mayor, City of Beverly Hills Mr. Joel Martinez Airport Manager, City of Waco Associate Vice President, Real Estate Operations & Campus Mr. Karl McNair Services, Baylor University Mr. Matt Meadors President / CEO, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Mr. Clint Peters Director, Planning Services, City of Waco Assistant General Manager, City of Waco, Waco Transit Systems, Ms. Serena Stevenson Inc. Public Transportation Coordinator, Texas Dept. of Ms. Debbie Tahiri Transportation, Waco District Staff Present: Mr. Christopher Evilia, AICP Director, Waco MPO Ms. Chelsea Phlegar, AICP Planner, Waco MPO Ms. Annette Shepherd Planner, Waco MPO Others Present: Vice President, Public Policy, Greater Waco Chamber of Ms. Jessica Attas Commerce Mr. Lenny Caballero Assistant City Manager, City of Woodway Mr. Jack Compton Waco Area Resident Mr. Mike Copeland Business Editor, Waco Tribune-Herald Mr. John Deaver Waco Business League Mr. Steven Duong Urban Planner, AECOM Mr. Bill Frawley Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University Ms. Brittney Gick Texas Transportation Institute, Texas A&M University Ms. Leigh Hornsby Principal Partner, Public Information Associates Planning & Programming Engineer, Texas Dept. of Mr. Brenton Lane Transportation, Waco District Public Information Officer, Texas Dept. of Transportation, Waco Mr. Ken Roberts District 2 I. Call to Order, Proof of Posting Chairman Jacob Bell called the November 21, 2019 meeting of the MPO Policy Board and Technical Committee to order at 2:00 p.m. Meeting agendas were posted at the McLennan County Courthouse on November 12, 2019 and at the City of Waco on November 12, 2019 for a possible quorum of the Waco City Council. Chairman Bell provided directions to visitors wishing to address the Policy Board regarding any action or discussion item identified on this agenda in accordance with requirements identified in Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code. II. Approval of the September 19, 2019 meeting minutes Chairman Bell asked for any changes to the minutes. No changes were voiced. Minutes were approved as submitted. III. Presentation to the Waco MPO Policy Board Officers the 2019 National Award for Outstanding Overall Achievement for a Non Transportation Management Area by the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Chairman Bell opened the meeting for visitors to address the Board regarding Item III. No visitors spoke for or against this item. Mr. Jacob Bell, MPO Policy Board Chair and Mr. Chris Evilia, MPO Director, formally presented this award to the MPO Policy Board recognizing demonstrated significant achievement and performance excellence for the entire MPO organization. Chairman Bell and Director Evilia received the award on behalf of the MPO at the annual conference of the Association of MPOs on October 23, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. IV. Review and Discussion regarding the draft of Connections 2045: The Waco Metropolitan Transportation Plan. Chairman Bell opened the meeting for visitors to address the Board regarding Item IV. No visitors spoke for or against this item. Mayor Deaver called the November 21, 2019 meeting of the City Council of the City of Waco to order at 2:05 p.m. Background: • The Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) identifies the regional transportation needs of the Waco Metropolitan Area through the planning horizon year of 2045. • In addition to all projects intending to utilize federal highway or public transportation funds, all regionally significant transportation projects regardless of mode or funding source must be included