MEETING AGENDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS December 13, 2017 8:00 AM Main Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER / ESTABLISH A QUORUM / INTRODUCTIONS
2. AGENDA APPROVAL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Topics not on the current agenda B. Resolution of Appreciation: Mayor Nicole Nicoletta
4. CONSENT ITEMS (These items will be acted upon as a whole, unless they are called up for discussion by a Board member or a citizen wishing to address the Board.) A. Approval of the Minutes from the November 8, 2017, Regular Meeting B. Summary Financial Reports C. FY 2017-2022 TIP Administrative Change 9 D. Executive Director’s Report E. Transportation Advisory Committee F. Community Advisory Committee G. Regional Advisory Council H. Presenting Candidates for the 2018 PPACG Board Officers I. Presenting Candidates for the 2018 PPACG STAC Representatives J. Membership Approval: RAC
5. ACTION ITEMS A. 2018 Work Program B. 2018 State Lobbyist Options for PPACG C. Executive Director Interviews 1. Gena McCullough 2. Andy Gunning 3. Denise Balkas 4. David Fraser D. Executive Director Selection
6. In accordance with the Colorado Open Meetings Law, C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e) and (I), the Board, in Open Session, is to determine whether it will hold a Closed Executive Session. The issues to be discussed involve determining positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations, developing strategy for negotiations, and instructing negotiators regarding the offer of employment to be made to the Board’s selection for Executive Director.
7. MEETING CALENDAR
8. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chair: Councilmember Andy Pico Secretary: Commissioner Mark Waller First Vice Chair: Commissioner Norm Steen Treasurer: Trustee Tyler Stevens Second Vice Chair: Councilmember Jill Gaebler Regional Transit Rep: Councilmember Jill Gaebler
CITY OF COLORADO SPRINGS TOWN OF FAIRPLAY Jill Gaebler, Councilmember Gabby Lane, Mayor Andy Pico, Councilmember Yolanda Avila, Councilmember TOWN OF MONUMENT Richard Skorman, Council President (Alternate) Jeff Kaiser, Mayor Bill Murray, Councilmember (Alternate) Shea Medlicott, Trustee (Alternate) CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK TOWN OF PALMER LAKE Bruce Brown, Mayor John Cressman, Mayor CITY OF FOUNTAIN COLORADO TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Sharon Thompson, Councilmember Rocky Scott (Non-Voting) Gabriel Ortega, Mayor (Alternate) Karen Rowe (Non-Voting) Mark Andrew (Alternate) (Non-Voting) CITY OF MANITOU SPRINGS Nicole Nicoletta, Mayor REPRESENTATIVE, MILITARY COMMUNITY Jay Rohrer, Councilmember (Alternate) Terry Storm (Non-Voting) Bob Lally (Alternate) (Non-Voting) CITY OF VICTOR Buck Hakes, Mayor FORT CARSON Bruce Davis, Councilmember (Alternate) Mr. Rod Chisholm (Non-Voting) Mr. Hal Alguire (Alternate) (Non-Voting) CITY OF WOODLAND PARK Neil Levy, Mayor PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE Noel Sawyer, Councilmember (Alternate) Col. Todd Moore (Non-Voting) Col. John Doucet (Alternate) (Non-Voting) EL PASO COUNTY Col. Eric Dorminey (Alternate) Non-Voting) Stan VanderWerf, Commissioner Col. Tim Ryan (Alternate) (Non-Voting) Mark Waller, Commissioner Peggy Littleton, Commissioner SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE Col. Jennifer Grant (Non-Voting) PARK COUNTY Col. Jacob Middleton (Alternate) (Non-Voting) Mark Dowaliby, Commissioner Dick Elsner, Commissioner (Alternate) UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY Rob Sleeth (Non-Voting) TELLER COUNTY Col. Pat Carley (Alternate) (Non-Voting) Norm Steen, Commissioner Col. Dave Kincaid (Alternate) (Non-Voting) Marc Dettenrieder, Commissioner (Alternate) AIR QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION TOWN OF GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS Chris Colclasure (Non-Voting) Tyler Stevens, Trustee David Cook, Trustee (Alternate) WATER QUALITY CONTROL COMMISSION Rick Hum (Non-Voting) TOWN OF RAMAH Turner Smith, Trustee Dennis Carpenter, Mayor (Alternate) TOWN OF ALMA Andrew Zimmerman, Trustee TOWN OF CALHAN Bryan Eurich, Mayor 9/17
STANDING COMMITTEES
Air Quality Technical Committee Jim Goodwin (El Paso County Public Health), Chairperson Pete Galusky (PPACG)
Community Advisory Committee James Moore (Citizen-At-Large), Chairperson Jessica McMullen (PPACG)
Mobility Coordinating Committee Gail Nehls (Amblicab), Chairperson Joe Urban (PPACG)
Regional Advisory Council Dave Betzler, Chairperson Joe Urban (PPACG)
Transportation Advisory Committee Brian Vitulli (Mountain Metro Transit), Chairperson Ken Prather (PPACG)
Water Quality Management Committee Mike Wicklund (Monument Sanitation District), Chairperson Pete Galusky (PPACG)
9/17 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Councilmember Andy Pico City of Colorado Springs Chair Commissioner Norm Steen
Teller County 1st Vice Chair Councilmember Jill Gaebler
City of Colorado Springs 2nd Vice Chair Trustee Tyler Stevens Town of Green Mountain Falls RESOLUTION BY Treasurer THE PIKES PEAK AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Commissioner Mark Waller El Paso County BOARD OF DIRECTORS Secretary ACKNOWLEDGING APPRECIATION TO MEMBERS Mayor Bruce Brown Mayor Nicole Nicoletta City of Cripple Creek December 13, 2017 Mayor Bryan Eurich Town of Calhan WHEREAS, Manitou Springs is a member government of the Pikes Peak Area Council Mayor Buck Hakes of Governments, and City of Victor WHEREAS, Manitou Springs has representatives serving on the Board of Directors Mayor Gabby Lane Town of Fairplay various committees of the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments, and Mayor Gabriel Ortega WHEREAS, Mayor Nicole Nicoletta served Manitou Springs from 2016 through 2017, City of Fountain Mayor Neil Levy and City of Woodland Park WHEREAS, Mayor Nicole Nicoletta has served Manitou Springs and the Pikes Peak Mayor Nicole Nicoletta City of Manitou Springs Region in an exemplary manner, and Mayor John Cressman WHEREAS, Mayor Nicole Nicoletta significantly contributed to the efforts from a Town of Palmer Lake Board level to increase awareness on major transportation issues, create policies, Mayor Jeff Kaiser Town of Monument and positively move the agency forward Trustee Andrew Zimmerman Town of Alma WHEREAS, the December 2017 Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Board of Trustee Turner Smith Directors meeting is her final meeting as a member of the PPACG Board of Directors. Town of Ramah NOW, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments Commissioner Peggy Littleton El Paso County Board of Directors wishes to acknowledge their deepest gratitude to Mayor Nicole Commissioner Stan VanderWerf Nicoletta for her commitment to regional planning and collaboration and for her El Paso County Commissioner Mark Dowaliby dedication to the advancement of the PPACG organization. Park County RESOLVED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Pikes Peak
Area Council of Governments this 13th day of December 2017 at Colorado Springs, Colorado.
______Andres Pico, Chair Board of Directors ATTEST:
______Mark Waller, Secretary Board of Directors
Agenda Item 4A
Draft Minutes of the Regular Meeting Board of Directors November 8, 2017 PPACG Main Conference Room
1. Call to Order/Establish a Quorum/Introductions Chair Andy Pico called the regular meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. and established a quorum. Introductions were made. 2. Agenda Approval Director Littleton moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Director Steen. The motion carried unanimously. 3. Public Comment A. Topics not on the current agenda There were none. 4. Consent Items A. Approval of the Minutes from the October 11, 2017 Regular Board Meeting B. Summary Financial Reports C. FY2017-2022 TIP Amendment 13 D. FY 2017-2022 TIP Administrative Change 8 Director Steen moved approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Director Littleton. The motion carried unanimously. 5. Action Items A. Establish Nominating Committee for PPACG Officers for 2018 Directors Nicoletta, Smith, and Elsner volunteered to serve on the 2018 PPACG Officer Nominating Committee. The group will convene and recommend a proposed slate of officers for the Board to vote on at their annual meeting in January. B. 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Infill Target Mr. Jennifer Valentine, Transportation Planner, presented three boundaries for the Board to consider when defining infill: the urbanized area, urbanizing area, and a compromise between the urbanized and urbanizing area and reviewed the recommendations from the TAC and CAC. Director Levy made a motion to approve the infill target to say: at least 95% of projects in the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan fiscally constrained project list should be located within the 2015 Population and Employment Boundary, or provide connecting infrastructure to major population and/or employment centers, seconded by Director Littleton. The motion carried unanimously.
6. Reports A. Military Installation Reports Representatives from Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson, Schriever Air Force Base, and the United States Air Force Academy provided updates and recent activity reports from their respective installations.
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B. Executive Director Search Committee Update Director Steen provided a status report on the Executive Director Search. He announced that four finalists withdrew their names from consideration and the committee plans to re-visit the list of top- twenty candidates to interview in late November. C. Executive Director’s Report Mr. Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director, presented highlights from his monthly report of activity. D. Southwest Chief Commission Rail Update Director Gaebler provided an update on the Southwest Chief Rail Commission. She stated the commission expects to miss the December 1 deadline to identify funding sources. E. Transportation Advisory Committee F. Community Advisory Committee G. Regional Advisory Council Representatives from advisory committees presented recommendations from their recent meetings and offered an opportunity for Board members to ask questions on discussion and recommendation items. H. Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee Update Director Steen updated the Board on monthly State Transportation Advisory Committee topics. Discussion surrounding having a state presence at the legislature to advocate for the region’s needs was discussed. Staff will bring research and options to the next Board meeting. I. CDOT Monthly Update CDOT staff presented progress reports on various projects they are working on in the region.
7. Member Entity Announcements Board members shared news and upcoming opportunities from their respective entities.
8. Executive Session In accordance with the Colorado Open Meetings Act, the Board determined whether to hold an Executive Session pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402 (f)(I)to discuss a personnel matter regarding two employees who have consented to the closed Executive Session. The Chair polled the Board and the Board voted unanimously to enter into executive session.
9. Meeting Schedule 10. Adjournment Chair Pico adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m.
Attendees – November 8, 2017 Present Name Agency/Affiliation X Jill Gaebler City of Colorado Springs X Andy Pico City of Colorado Springs X Yolanda Avila City of Colorado Springs Bruce Brown City of Cripple Creek Gabriel Ortega (Alternate) City of Fountain X Sharon Thompson City of Fountain X Nicole Nicoletta City of Manitou Springs Jay Rohrer (Alternate) City of Manitou Springs Buck Hakes City of Victor Bruce Davis (Alternate) City of Victor
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Attendees – November 8, 2017 Present Name Agency/Affiliation X Neil Levy City of Woodland Park Noel Sawyer (Alternate) City of Woodland Park X Stan VanderWerf El Paso County X Mark Waller El Paso County X Peggy Littleton El Paso County X Dick Elsner Park County X Norm Steen Teller County Marc Dettenrieder (Alternate) Teller County X Tyler Stevens Town of Green Mountain Falls David Cook (Alternate) Town of Green Mountain Falls X Turner Smith Town of Ramah Andrew Zimmerman Town of Alma Bryan Eurich Town of Calhan Gabby Lane Town of Fairplay Jeff Kaiser Town of Monument John Cressman Town of Palmer Lake Rocky Scott Colorado Transportation Commission X Karen Rowe Colorado Transportation Commission Mark Andrew (Alternate) Colorado Transportation Commission X Terry Storm Representative, Military Community X Rod Chisholm Fort Carson Col. Todd Moore Peterson Air Force Base Col. Eric Dorminey Peterson Air Force Base X Col. John Doucet Peterson Air Force Base X Col. Nate Harris Schriever Air Force Base Col. Jacob Middleton Schriever Air Force Base Col. Traci Kueker-Murphey Schriever Air Force Base Col. Allen Herritage USAFA X Col. David Kinkade USAFA Rob Sleeth USAFA X Rick Sonnenburg PPACG X Staff of Member Governments and Citizens
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Kacy Partridge, Finance Manager THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORTS
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
SUMMARY The October 2017 financial reports are attached.
The Balance Sheet illustrates PPACG assets, liabilities, and fund equity. Assets as of October 31, 2017 were $2,962,754 this is an increase of $165,587 over year end 2016. Total Assets include Cash of $1,141,176 and Accounts Receivable of $1,199,502. Liabilities as of October 31, 2017 were $855,146 this is an increase of $116,649 over year end 2016. Total Liabilities include Accounts Payable of $434,765 and Unearned Revenue of $213,407. Total Equity as of month end October 31, 2017 was $2,107,608.
Statement of Revenue and Expenses shows year-to-date income and expenses as compared to budgeted amounts and budget variances. Year to date revenue as of October 31, 2017 was $5,666,025 this leaves 25% of budget remaining. Net Revenue over Expense as of October 31, 2017 was $48,938.
I am available to address any questions that Board members may have about the report information.
ATTACHMENTS 1) 2017 Balance Sheet 2) 2017 Statement of Revenue and Expense Agenda Item 4C Attachment 1 Agenda Item 4C Attachment 2 Agenda Item 4C
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Kevin Rayes, Transportation Planner THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: FY 2017-2022 TIP Administrative Change 9
ACTION REQUESTED: Review & Approve
SUMMARY PPACG FY 2017-2022 TIP Administrative Change 9 is the following: • The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has requested a cost increase in 2019 for an existing project in the 2017 – 2022 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the addition of a new emergency repair project in 2018 (see attachment 1). • El Paso County requests to add an additional $75,000 of local funds to the Rainbow Falls Historic Site Improvement Project (see resolution in attachment 2).
*See the TIP funding table for the breakdown of the project descriptions and funding categories in attachment 3.
RECOMMENDATION(S) N/A
PROPOSED MOTION This is an information item only.
ALTERNATIVES N/A PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION Projects in the TIP and/or their original funding have previously been approved by the PPACG Board of Directors in the FY 2017-2022 TIP or earlier TIPS. FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS N/A
BACKGROUND As the Pikes Peak region’s designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, PPACG is responsible for managing state, local and federal transportation and transit funds through a document called the Transportation Improvement Program. The 2017 TIP is a short-range (4 – 6 year) planning program that implements the region’s long-range Regional Transportation Plan to accomplish regional transportation, mobility and air quality improvements and goals. The PPACG FY 2017- 2022 TIP contains the PPACG region’s list of transportation projects for which state, local, and federal funds are being programmed. The FY 2017-2022 TIP was developed in cooperation with our member agencies, CDOT and in conjunction with PPACG’s RTP and the State Transportation Improvement Program. All surface transportation projects requiring or using federal funding or a federal action to proceed must be included in the PPACG FY 2017-2022 TIP.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS This proposal conforms to the PPACG public involvement process. This administrative change was emailed to the TAC. ATTACHMENTS 1) Colorado Department of Transportation Administrative Change Request Letter 2) Rainbow Falls Administrative Change Request Resolution 3) FY 2017-2022 TIP Administrative Change 8 Funding Table
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PIKES PEAK AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
FY 2017 through FY 2022 Transportation Improvement Program Adminstrative Change #9
Project Amendment/Adm 2017 TIP # STIP # Project Title Description Funding Source 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Total Sponsor inistrative Change (Roll Forward)
Hazard Elimination-Safety
Federal (HSIP) 0 0 0 0 0 45.000 Design at Omaha
Federal (HSIP) Construction at 17.22 Omaha (SH 21 MP 0 900.000 0 0 0 0 The addition of this safety project in the PPACG area Omaha 142.5 to 143.0) and Amend. 8 SR26644.078 consists of design and construction of intersection & Ridge Road (US 24 CDOT & reconstruction from full movement to restricted turn MP299.5 to 300.0) Admin 9 lanes. 17.047 Safety Project State Match at Omaha 0 100.0000 0 0 0 105.000
Total 0.000 1000.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 1050.000
Emergency Relief Funds
0 0 0 0 105.100 Federal 105.100
0 0 0 0 0 0 Replace the Montessori wall structure at US 24 MP 294.2 State Montesorri Wall 17.045 SR27006.004 CDOT with a new boulder wall and regrade and seed the Admin. 9 Emergency Repair embankment above.. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Local
Total 105.100 0 0 0 0 105.100
Additional Local Funds
Fed 0 961.000 0 0 0 961.000 10.59 Bridge repair design State (BAM) 0 200.000 0 0 0 200.000 & construction for Final design and construction for bridge deck and & SPP6516.036 CDOT Admin. 9 US 24 bridge over structural repairs Local 75.000 0.000 0 0 0 75.000 Rainbow Falls 17.046 Total 75.000 1161.000 0 0 0 1236.000 Agenda Item 4D
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: Executive Director’s Report
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
Area Agency on Aging PPACG Area Agency on Aging Director Joe Urban reported the following activities: • The AAA has received a partial federal allocation from the Older Americans Act for SFY17/18. The option letter is comprised of residential federal funds on hand at the state, “carry-over funds” (unspent federal funds from SFY16/17) as well as federal money from the continuing resolution period (9/1-12/8). The amount available from this recent allocation depends upon each service area. The amounts range from approximately 35% of the annual federal allocation for some services to 100% for others. Dependent upon action on another CR, or a completed budget, we hope to receive the remaining funds in late January. • Medicare Open Enrollment began on October 15th and continued through December 7th. Final contact numbers were not available at the time of this report, but it has been a very busy season. It appears that some Part D options are not as available as in the past. • The AAA facilitated the annual coordination process for specialized transportation capital requests. This process brings together the providers that serve seniors in order to prioritize capital requests (buses and vans) as a region. This rank order list is then submitted to CDOT enabling a smoother and more effective allocation of FASTER & 5310 funds. Transportation Program • November 3—I-25 PEL meeting in Denver; also, Housing and Building Association meeting in Colorado Springs. • November 14—State Freight and Passenger Rail Plan Development meeting in Denver. Joint Land Use Study Project • Staff has sent a letter to DOLA to ask for an extension to the DOLA grant (which is a match for the federal DOD grant) end date. We are still working with the OEA to amend the grant end date for the federal grant. • Staff’s main focus is on drafting the document and developing the revised schedule in anticipation of a new federal grant end date of September 30, 2018.
Page 1 of 2 • The JLUS Technical Committee meeting occurred on December 7 and included discussion about document structure, potential land use strategies, and potential transportation strategies. Environmental Program PPACG Environmental Program Manager Pete Galusky reported the following activities: • Finalized the ADA (Americans with Disability Act) facility assessment. Prepared an internat memo/report identifying and prioritizing tasks/projects that need to be completed and developed cost estimates for each task. • Provided technical assistance to the PPACG Transportation Department in support of the 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan. • Began scoping of municipal GIS planning for the Town of Victor under the DOLA mini-grant program. Administration • P&C continues to work with the City of Woodland Park in partnership with a Department of Local Affairs mini-grant to provide technical assistance and support with the City’s new website. • P&C continued to support the Executive Director Search Committee. • P&C continues to prepare the draft 2018 Work Program. • Yellow Book consumer focus groups are scheduled for the first week in December. • P&C began preparing the PPACG 2017 Annual Report, with a focus on our 50th Anniversary. • P&C began outreach to regional legislators in preparation for the 2018 legislative session. Once the PPACG work program is approved, staff will share that with our legislative delegation. • Environmental Program Manager, Pete Galusky, has submitted his resignation effective December 31. Interim Executive Director Rick Sonnenburg has entered into discussions with Pete to explore the possibility that Pete could continue serving PPACG as a part-time consultant. • DOLA approved our grant application for Mini-Grants for 2018 (see attached letter to Chair Andy Pico). Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority • The Pikes Peak RTA Board’s ballot measure requesting the PPRTA voters to add CDOT’s I-25 Gap project to the PPRTA’s Capital projects list was approved by the voters on the November 7 election. Attachment: 1. Letter dated November 29, 2017 from DOLA Executive Director Irv Halter to PPACG Chair Andy Pico
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Brian Vitulli, Transportation Advisory Committee Chair THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT – NOVEMBER 16, 2017
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
Summary 1. Call to Order / Establish a Quorum / Introductions- Chair Brian Vitulli called the meeting to order at 1:33 p.m. and established a quorum. Introductions were made.
2. Agenda Approval- Ms. Victoria Chavez made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Mr. Bob Radosevich. The motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Comments – There were none.
4. Approval of the October 19, 2017 Minutes- Mr. Anton Ramage made a motion to approve the October 19, 2017 minutes as presented, seconded by Mr. Radosevich. The motion carried. Ms. Chavez abstained.
5. Board of Director’s Report – Mr. Ken Prather provided an overview of the Board of Directors’ discussions and actions from the November Board meeting.
6. Action Items A. Cost Overrun Request- Mr. Prather explained that three entities experiencing cost overruns have requested additional money from unanticipated sources. Mr. Tim Roberts made a motion to approve the cost overrun project request with the funding adjustment to the City of Colorado Springs Printers Parkway Roundabout project and to advance the item to the CAC contingent on the revised estimates, Ms. Chavez seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
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7. Information Items A. Scoring Criteria Overview- Mr. Prather reviewed the ten scoring criterion PPACG staff is proposing. Staff is proposing to use a scoring range from -9 to 9, with the intention of having a wide enough range to differentiate between project impacts. Staff is recommending the CAC develop a weighting scheme. Some committee members suggested the TAC should have involvement in the weighting scheme and have it averaged with the CAC and staff like in years past.
B. Small Area Forecast Update- Ms. Jennifer Valentine, Transportation Planner, reviewed the timeframe and tasks involved in refining and finalizing the small area forecast.
8. Member Entity Announcements- Mr. Radosevich announced this would be his last TAC meeting as he is retiring from the Town of Palmer Lake. Committee members thanked him for all his work and contributions to the committee and region.
9. Items for Future TAC Meetings-Nomination of officers, scoring criteria
10. Adjournment- Mr. Vitulli adjourned the meeting at 3:11 p.m.
Transportation Advisory Committee November 16, 2017 Present Name Agency/Affiliation X Wade Burkholder Manitou Springs X Larry Manning Monument Lor Pellegrino (Alternate) Woodland Park X Ben Sheets Woodland Park X Aaron Bustow FHWA Bob Radosevich Town of Palmer Lake X X Wendy Pettit CDOT Region 2 X Ken Prather PPACG X Brandy Williams Fountain X Darren Horstmeier Schriever AFB X Mike Kozak Cheyenne Mountain AFB X Rick Orphan Fort Carson X Debra Baumgardner USAFA X Tim Roberts Colorado Springs X Brian Vitulli Colorado Springs Mountain Metro Transit X Anton Ramage El Paso County X Victoria Chavez El Paso County Jennifer Irvine (Alternate) El Paso County Raimere Fitzpatrick (Alternate) El Paso County X PPACG Staff and Guests
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: November 29, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Jim Moore, Community Advisory Committee Chair THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT – NOVEMBER 29, 2017
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
Summary of October 25, 2017 CAC meeting: 1. Regular Meeting - Call To Order/Establish a Quorum/Introductions- Chair Jim Moore called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. and established a quorum. Introductions were made.
2. Consent items- Ms. Sharon Brown moved approval, seconded by Mr. Roy Rosenthal. The motion carried unanimously. A. Agenda B. Minutes C. Board Report D. Financials E. TIP Administrative Change 9
3. Public Comments- There were none.
4. Action Items A. Establish CAC Nominating Committee for 2018 Officers- Ms. Jen Knellinger, Ms. Tamara Dipner, and Ms. Courtney Stone volunteered to serve on the nominating committee. The group will convene and propose a slate of officers to recommend to the committee in December. 5. Information/Discussion Items A. Scoring Criteria Overview- Mr. Ken Prather, Acting Transportation Director, reviewed the ten scoring criterion PPACG staff is proposing. Staff is proposing to use a scoring range from -9 to 9, with the intention of having a wide enough range to differentiate between project impacts. Staff is recommending the CAC develop a weighting scheme at their December meeting. B. Small Area Forecast Update- Mr. Prather reviewed the timeframe and tasks involved in refining and finalizing the small area forecast. C. December CAC Meeting- Committee members agreed to hold the December meeting at the regularly scheduled time, December 27 at 3 p.m.
6. Member Announcements
7. Items for next CAC Meeting- Officer nominating, Scoring Criteria, Cost Overrun
8. PPACG Meeting Schedule
9. Adjournment- Chair Jim Moore adjourned the meeting at 4:40 p.m.
Community Advisory Committee Member Attendance November 29, 2017 Present Name Agency/Affiliation X Aubrey Day Citizen-At-Large X Jim Moore, Chair Citizen-At-Large X Michelle Day 2nd Vice Chair Citizen-At-Large X Courtney Stone Citizen-At-Large X Kevin Walker, 1st Vice Chair Citizen-At-Large X Tamara Dipner City of Colorado Springs Greg Lauer (Alternate) City of Fountain X Sharon Brown City of Fountain X Roy Rosenthal City of Manitou Springs Rachel Beck COS Chamber and EDC X Tim O’Donnell CONO Harold Moffat El Paso County X Jen Knellinger El Paso County X Julie Ott League of Women Voters X Ellen Haase Teller County X Jessica McMullen PPACG Laura Nelson El Paso County Jon DeVaux City of Woodland Park Thomas Pfeifle City of Colorado Springs X Patti Akkola City of Colorado Springs Kim Mutchler Citizen-At-Large X PPACG staff and guests
Agenda Item 4G
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Mr. Dave Betzler, Chairperson of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: AREA AGENCY ON AGING (AAA) REGIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (RAC) REPORT – NOVEMBER 30, 2017
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
The following report is provided as a summary of the RAC meeting on November 30, 2017: 1. Call to Order/Establish Quorum/Introductions – Mr. Dave Betzler established a quorum and called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m. Introductions were made. 2. Agenda Approval – The agenda was amended to include an Action Item for a vote on new RAC members. 3. Public Comments – Park County Senior Coalition Executive Director Bobbi Gore requested an update on the possibility of the RAC discussing taking a different approach to funding allocation. (This question was raised in a previous RAC meeting and referred to the Technical Review Subcommittee for their next meeting.) The current status is that the Technical Review Subcommittee will discuss the issue when it meets next, which will be in 2018. Jody Barker of the Alzheimer’s Association announced the approaching deadline for the Senior Resource Council’s annual Holiday Dinner Dance sponsorship opportunities. The Holiday Dinner Dance itself is on December 9th. Lisa Alldridge announced that the Fountain Valley Senior Center is holding a holiday dinner and show on December 15th. 4. Approval of October 26, 2017 Minutes – The minutes were approved unanimously as presented. 5. Special Presentation: Marsha Unruh of The Independence Center gave a presentation to RAC members about VIC, Veterans in Charge (a veteran-directed home and community-based services program). This home-based care program, in which the veteran hires and employee (who can be a friend or a family member) and also directs their own care, is funded entirely by the Veterans’ Administration (VA). Launched nationally in 2008, this program was launched in Colorado on 2015, when The Independence Center initiaited their VIC program with their first veteran referral from the VA. There are several criteria that a veteran must meet in order to qualify for the program, in addition to typical home and community-based program criteria. Some of these criteria are related to their service in the military and some are related to the degree of their disability. All functional eligibility determination is performed by the VA staff, which then refers individuals to The Independence Center for service coordination.
Page 1 6. Action Item Membership Subcommittee Chair Wendy Farr advised RAC members of the recent resignations from the RAC of Barb Caudle and Clint Cooper. On behalf of the Membership Subcommittee, Ms. Farr then recommended two candidates to fill the vacancies beginning in January 2018: Jenn Nimmo of Community Care Central Colorado and Jody Barker of the Alzheimer’s Association. Both candidates were approved unanimously by RAC members 7. Information items: A. Provider presentations Silver Key – Pat Ellis: Ms. Ellis gave an informational presentation to the RAC about the case management, nutrition, and transportation services and the Senior Reach program at Silver Key, which are supported by Older Americans Act and Older Coloradans Act funds and serve local seniors. B. AAA Director’s report – Joe Urban i. PPACG AAA has recently received a portion of the federal funds allocated for FY2018, and expects to receive all of the remaining funds in small increments throughout the remainder of the fiscal year. This will enable us to operate all programs for the entirety of FY2018. ii. PPACG is nearing the completion of the executive director search. The search committee has announced the names of the four finalists, all of whom will be interviewed in open session at the PPACG Board meeting on December 13th. Meet and greet events for both PPACG staff and Board of Directors will be held on December 12th. iii. The Innovations in Aging Collaborative met two weeks ago to discuss the concept of an information portal for the community, one to which seniors and their family members could be directed to find the resources they need related to aging. PPACG AAA staff participated in this meeting, highlighting the presence of the Network of Care website and collaborating with other community partners in order to strengthen the network of information portals used most frequently by area seniors and their family members. This process is continuing with a meeting the second week in December. iv. The Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA) top priority when formed, was to establish a cabinet level position in the Colorado governor’s office. SAPGA expects to meet the year-end deadline for identifying the individual to fill that position.
C. RAC Chair report – Dave Betzler: Thank you to all the members of the RAC for a good year working together to support the mission of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA). Thank you to AAA staff for all they do to serve our local seniors and support the work of the providers who deliver senior services in our community.
D. Community Information Sole Dio Gloria Choir will be holding a Christmas concert on Saturday, December 9th at 3:00 at the First United Methodist Church at 420 N. Nevada Avenue. The concert is free and open to the public.
Page 2 8. Next scheduled RAC meeting – Thursday, January 25, 2018. 9. Adjournment – The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Dave Betzler 11:32 a.m.
Members Present Representing Cynthia Aki Colorado Springs Bea Babbitt Colorado Springs Dave Betzler Northern EPC Lucy Crandall Seniors Blue Book Wendy Farr Colorado Springs Norma Garbani Manitou Springs Dixie Herring The Independence Center Phyllis Huggins Eastern EPC Marylyn Massey Colorado Springs Jerry Novak Colorado Springs Carol Parks Teller County Jo Ruth Colorado Springs Nancy Stannard Northern Teller County Joe Urban, non-voting PPACG AAA Joyce Whittle Northern Park County
Members Absent Representing Barb Caudle Colorado Springs Clint Cooper Eastern EPC Richard Elsner Park County Margaret Hunter Myron Stratton Home Cheryl Schnell EPC Department of Human Services Frances St. Germain El Paso County
Guests Present Representing Carrie Schillinger PPACG AAA Lisa Alldridge PPACG AAA Joe Farr Pikes peak Hospice & Palliative Care Laura Engleman UCCS Aging Center Pat Ellis Silver Key Ralph Power Teller Senior Coalition Michele Chamberlain The Independence Center Bobbi Gore Park County Senior Coalition Jody Barker Alzheimer’s Association Jenn Nimmo Community Care Central Colorado Marsha Unruh The Independence Center Dave Somers Amblicab
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017
TO: PPACG Board of Directors
FROM: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director
SUBJECT: Presenting Candidates for the 2018 PPACG Board Officers
ACTION REQUESTED: Receive List of Candidates
In accord with the PPACG Board of Directors Policy for Selecting Board Officers (see Attachment 1), the 2018 Board Officer Nominating Committee is scheduled to present their list of candidates or slates of candidates at the December 13, 2017, PPACG Board meeting. The nominating committee consists of: • Nicole Nicoletta, City of Manitou Springs Mayor, Chair of the Committee • Turner Smith, Ramah Trustee • Dick Elsner, Park County Commissioner In accord with the PPACG Board of Directors Policy for Selecting Board Officers, the tasks for the December Board meeting are as follows:
December Regular Board Meeting 1) The Nominating Committee presents the nominations for each of the Board Officer positions to the PPACG Board. This can be accomplished by a slate of officers or by individual officer positions. Deliberations by the Nominating Committee for Board Officers shall consider the following guiding principles: • Consider Board members that have had significant experience with the organization. • Consider the membership of the officers to consist of a mixture of individuals from the large and small member governments so that their perspectives are ensured. • The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County should each have at least one representative on the Executive Committee, as they are the two large local governments that contribute over 90 percent of member dues to the organization. 2) The Nominating Committee Chairperson will contact each individual Board member who is being considered as an officer for the PPACG Board to verify their interest.
Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item 4H The table below identifies the current 2017 PPACG Board Officers and their length of service in the specific officer position.
Current Board Officers Length of Current Term Chair Andres Pico (Colorado Springs) 2 year 1st Vice-Chair Norm Steen (Teller County) 2 year 2nd Vice-Chair Jill Gaebler (Colorado Springs) 2 year Secretary Mark Waller (El Paso County ) 1 years Treasurer Tyler Stevens (Green Mountain Falls) 1 years
The nominating committee has recommended the following slate of candidates after considering the guiding principles listed above:
Nominating Committee Slate for 2018 Board Officers Chair: Norm Steen (Teller County) 1st Vice-Chair: Jill Gaebler (Colorado Springs) 2nd Vice-Chair: Neil Levy (Woodland Park) Secretary: Mark Waller (El Paso County ) Treasurer: Sharon Thompson (City of Fountain)
ATTACHMENT 1) PPACG Board of Directors Policy for Selecting Board Officers
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PPACG Board of Directors Policy for Selecting Board Officers
The PPACG Board of Directors (PPACG Board) established the following policy statements to guide the annual selection of PPACG Board Officers. In accord with the PPACG Board Bylaws, the PPACG Board Officers and Executive Director of PPACG serve as the Executive Committee of the PPACG Board. The Board Officer positions include the following positions: Chairperson, 1st Vice Chairperson, 2nd Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The following text describes of the duties of the Officer positions: The Chair shall preside over all of the meetings of the Council, sign appropriate legal documents and resolutions approved by the Board of Directors and represent the PPACG at meetings involving the affairs of the Council. Select the Board Officer Nominating Committee. The 1st Vice Chairperson shall fulfill the duties of the Chairperson when the Chairperson is unavailable to perform the required duties. The 2nd Vice Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson when the Chairperson and 1st Vice Chairperson are unavailable to perform the duties of Chairperson. The Treasurer shall review the financial documentation and co-sign the checks of the PPACG twice per month and be consulted by PPACG staff on various financial matters that may periodically arise. The Secretary shall co-sign the appropriate legal documents and resolutions of the PPACG approved by Board of Directors. All officers are signatories on the PPACG banking documents to ensure transactions can occur in the absence of the Board Treasurer.
The process for electing PPACG Board Officers shall be as follows:
Prior to the end of October
1. The PPACG Executive director initiates a census of current Board members to determine who is interested in serving on the Executive Committee. The census will be conducted to ascertain: If Board members are interested in serving on the PPACG Executive Committee in specified positions If Board members are willing to serve on the PPACG Executive Committee in any position If Board members are not interested in serving on the PPACG Executive Committee
November Regular Board Meeting 1. The nominating committee is selected by the Chairperson from Board members not applying for Board officer positions with the approval by the Board; 2. Establish a deadline about the middle of November for submitting written requests by Board members to be considered for an officer position to the PPACG Executive Director; 3. The Board Chairperson gives the Nominating Committee its charge and schedule.
December Regular Board Meeting
1. The Nominating Committee presents the nominations for each of the Board Officer positions to the PPACG Board. This can be accomplished by a slate of officers or by individual officer positions. Deliberations by the Nominating Committee for Board Officers shall consider the following guiding principles:
Established October 2008
Agenda Item 4H Attachment 1 Consider Board members that have had significant experience with the organization; Consider the membership of the officers to consist of a mixture of individuals from the large and small member governments so that their perspectives are ensured; The City of Colorado Springs and El Paso County should each have at least one representative on the Executive Committee as they are the two large local governments that contribute over 90 percent of member dues to the organization; 2. The Nominating Committee Chairperson will contact each individual Board member that is being considered as an officer for the PPACG Board to verify their interest.
January Annual PPACG Meeting
1. The January Annual PPACG Board meeting packet shall announce the slate of officers. 2. The Board Chairperson reads the current nominations and requests additional nominations from the Board members; 3. The PPACG Board Chairperson conducts the voting process for the selection of Board officers.
Established October 2008
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: Presenting Candidates for 2018 PPACG STAC Representatives
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
The Colorado Department of Transportation convenes a monthly meeting of elected officials representing the 15 Transportation Planning Regions in Colorado. Generally, the elected officials are County Commissioners; however, administrative staff members from PPACG, Denver, Pueblo, and the Fort Collins Metropolitan Planning Organizations are also seated members or alternates of the Statewide Transportation Advisory Committee. The STAC provides advice to CDOT staff on transportation issues similar to the recommendations by the PPACG Transportation Advisory Committee to the PPACG Board of Directors. The PPACG Board is currently represented by the following STAC representatives and the 2018 PPACG Board Officer Nominating Committee voted to continue with the following slate: 1) Primary Representative: Teller County Commissioner Norm Steen 2) 1st Alternate: City of Colorado Springs Council Member Andy Pico 3) 2nd Alternate: Town of Ramah Trustee Turner Smith 4) 3rd Alternate: City of Colorado Springs Council Member Jill Gaebler 5) 4th Alternate: City of Fountain Council Member Sharon Thompson The PPACG Board will be requested to select their STAC representatives on January 10, 2018, as part of the PPACG annual meeting just prior to the regular Board meeting. The Board may continue with their current representation or appoint other representatives to serve in this capacity.
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 27, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Joe Urban, AAA Director THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL: RAC
ACTION REQUESTED: Review & Approve
SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL REQUESTS: 1) The Regional Advisory Council requests the Board of Directors approve the appointment of the following RAC members as unanimously approved by the committee at their November 30 meeting. Jenn Nimmo of Community Care Central Colorado and Jody Barker of the Alzheimer’s Association. RECOMMENDATIONS The RAC and PPACG staff recommends PPACG Board approval of these appointments. PROPOSED MOTION Approve the committee member appointment requests as outlined above. PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION The PPACG Board of Directors approves memberships for PPACG committees and councils at various times during the year based on vacancy and candidate applications. PPACG RAC By-laws call for PPACG Board approval of RAC Subcommittee appointments. BACKGROUND The purpose of the Regional Advisory Council (RAC) is to advise and recommend to the PPACG Board of Directors and PPACG staff action on matters regarding the development of an area-wide system of coordinated and comprehensive services for older persons to enable them to maintain as much independence as possible.
Agenda Item 5A
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Jessica McMullen, Policy and Communications Manager THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: 2018 PPACG Work Program
ACTION REQUESTED: Review & Approve
SUMMARY Each year, PPACG staff reviews all programs and compiles them for the Boards’ consideration in a Work Program. This document helps PPACG to support intergovernmental cooperation and coordination of regional issues. These work programs describe the activities the organization expects to carry out during the next calendar year and the measurements for success in program efforts.
The PPACG work program is created after the budget to make sure that all programs align with the budget of the organization. In the past the work program and budget were presented to the Board in one presentation item, but were separated in 2016.
PROPOSED MOTION Recommend 2018 Work Program approval.
ALTERNATIVES The Board of Directors has the following alternatives to consider: 1) Approve the item as presented. 2) Do not approve the item. 3) Refer the item back to staff
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION The Board of Directors has seen and approved the PPACG Work Program annually, typically in coordination with the budget.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS N/A
BACKGROUND The annual work program ensures that PPACG’s activities respond to regional needs and is based on several factors: • Federal and state mandates • Grant-spending regulations • Regional needs and issues identified by the Board on a continuing basis • Opportunities for increasing local government productivity through multi-jurisdictional efforts
ATTACHMENTS 1. 2018 Work Program Draft
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Jessica McMullen, Policy and Communications Manager THROUGH: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: 2018 STATE LOBBYIST OPTIONS FOR PPACG
ACTION REQUESTED: Discussion
SUMMARY At the November 8, 2018 Board of Directors meeting PPACG staff was directed to look into the role similar organizations take with regard to state level lobbying and to consider partnerships, contract services and the costs and benefits to PPACG. Staff was directed to place the issue of hiring a state lobbyist on the December 13, 2017 Board agenda and to inform the Board if funding could be found in the 2017 and 2018 budgets.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION The Board bylaws include a Legislative Committee, whose role is to draft the annual Policy Statement on Legislative Issues for Board approval, help develop legislative bills, develop position statements either supporting or not supporting proposed bills, laws, regulatory actions and other initiatives, meet with elected representatives and lobbyists in order to communicate PPACG’s position, to testify before legislative bodies, boards and commissions, and work with other similar agencies and groups in formulating legislative positions.
The annual Policy Statement on Legislative Issues has not been presented to the Board for a vote in the recorded past, but has instead been used as a guide by staff under the direction of the previous executive director.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Financial commitment would be impacted by the Board’s desire to hire a lobbyist either for just the legislative session versus a year round lobbyist. Year Round options: A year round firm for PPACG would likely be $60,000 or more. Hiring a year round lobbying firm as part of a 4 organization coalition is estimated at $15,000 Legislative Session/PT options: For a legislative session lobbyist to focus only on PPACG is estimated to be $15,000- $25,000. Page 1 of 2 Agenda Item
BACKGROUND In 2017 PPACG staff and the Board’s Committee tracked state legislation that affects PPACG programs or our member governments by monitoring all bills as they were available on the Colorado General Assembly website or were mentioned by legislators. The PPACG Legislative Committee’s input and expertise is relied on to determine the implications of proposed legislation and whether to take formal positions on specific bills. The process for review was; 1) Policy and Communications Manager will review all bills submitted at the State House and Senate and send items that may be of interest to programmatic staff and the Legislative Committee (and TAC and CAC for comment) to determine if/how related to PPACG. 2) The Legislative committee met weekly to discuss the bills, amendments and impacts with consideration of comments from TAC, CAC and staff each Monday (with exceptions due to holidays). 3) After the Committee meeting, staff or Committee chair would send the Committee recommendations to the PPACG Board Executive Committee for a stance that can be communicated to the public, which was to be ratified at the Board meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
In the history of PPACG, Jennifer Young, Policy and Communications Manager, served as a registered lobbyist for one year in 2007 and no other professional lobbying registrations exist for PPACG.
DRCOG is the only Council of Governments in Colorado that is registered as having a lobbyist. Their budget for legislative activities is $333,541 or 3.73% of their entire member dues budget. For PPACG this would be 3.73% of dues would be $17,083.
Current PPACG members who have lobbyists, legislative staff or legislative budgets include the City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, and Teller County.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS PPACG staff reached out to our member governments to determine their current lobbyist efforts and programs, researched Colorado COG websites for lobbying programs/efforts, and reviewed the Colorado Secretary of State online lobbyist system to search for paid lobbyists for regional councils.
ATTACHMENT(S) 1) Possible options for PPACG Lobbyist 2) Proposed 2018 Legislative Policy Statement
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Possible Options for PPACG Lobbyist 1) Commissioner Waller has proposed that PPACG, the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA), the Urban Renewal Authority and the Regional Building Department partner to hire a year round firm for $60,000 annually or $15,000 per organization. Funding for the $15,000 could possibly come from funds available due to the resignation of the environmental department director. 2) Release a request for proposal for a PPACG lobbyist either year round or for the legislative session and conduct interviews of candidates. 3) Select a lobbyist immediately as this expense is under $25,000 and does not require a competitive process. 4) Partner with City of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Teller County or the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce & EDC to use their individual organization lobbyists for a concerted effort representing the needs of the entire PPACG region. 5) Create a fulltime staff position or convert a current staff position at PPACG to serve as a lobbyist for state issues and policy relating to PPACG programs.
Non-lobbyist Options 1) Continue historical staff, committee, and Board involvement as volunteer lobbyists. 2) Consider recruiting volunteer lobbyists on issues relating to programs. 3) Work through membership agencies like the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) or through state partners like CML/CCI and the Senior Lobby.
Agenda Item 5B Attachment 2
2017 Policy Statement
The Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments’ (PPACG) federal and state legislative positions are focused on promoting and supporting regional opportunities, concerns, and interests within our member governments. PPACG is dedicated to encouraging efforts that positively impact and advance our region and our programs, which include transportation planning, regional transportation authority, aging services, mobility coordination, military impact and air and water quality in the Pikes Peak region.
The objective of the PPACG Legislative Subcommittee (composed of Board members) is to take positions on legislation that directly impacts matters affecting the development of the region and any of PPACG’s programs. Our criteria for review shall be:
1) Is this an issue that directly impacts PPACG? If so, what program? 2) What is the regional impact? 3) Is this an issue we are neutral on, we should support or we should oppose?
Our legislative positions will not address all legislative/administrative issues related to local governments and will only focus on legislation that concerns the scope and purview of our specific region and programs. We aim to provide a unified voice that best represents the vision of this region in relation to its respective programs. If there is significant conflict among our member governments or competing interests we will remain neutral.
PPACG supports the following principles when supporting or opposing transportation planning, mobility coordinating, aging services, military impact, and air and water quality issues:
• Transportation funding aimed at addressing long-term solutions for the region (Including support of all reasonable efforts to fund the necessary development of I-25 between Monument and Castle Rock, which has been designated the PPACG’s #1 priority) • Working cooperatively and collaboratively with our military partners • Responsible funding for mobility infrastructure and services • Maintaining the ability to address infrastructure maintenance • Supporting services and programs that increase the ability to keep seniors in their homes, saving local, state and federal dollars • Environmental issues impacting the region
Role of Legislative Subcommittee
• Review legislation by these principles and suggest positions • Increase and awareness and engagement • Testify for/against bills that will strongly influence PPACG • Communicate with member governments about the expected impact of legislation • Communicate and build relationships with regional legislators
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2018 Goals:
• More effectively communicate and advocate for the Pikes Peak region’s transportation projects and funding, i.e. testify on important bills and explain PPACG’s perspective (whether or not we support or oppose the bill) • Work with Legislators to increase transportation funding and funding for the Area Agency on Aging • Hear from Legislators during off-season • Work to increase awareness of PPACG’s role in our region Agenda Item 5C
M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: December 13, 2017 TO: PPACG Board of Directors FROM: Rick Sonnenburg, Acting Executive Director SUBJECT: Executive Director Interviews
ACTION REQUESTED: Information Only
Summary Attached are resumes and cover letters from finalists as recommended by the PPACG Executive Director Search Committee: Denise Balkas, David Fraser, Andy Gunning, and Gena McCullough.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Late Starts and Closures
PURPOSE: In the event of bad weather causing poor road conditions, late starts, early closures, and possible office closures will be implemented for the safety of employees, volunteers, and others involved in activities within our facility.
In the event of a weather-related situation making it necessary for either a delayed opening of the office, early closure of the office, or a full-day closure, a message will be recorded on PPACG’s main greeting at 719-471-7080. Regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Late Start
A message will be recorded no later than 6 a.m. indicating that the office will be on a delayed start time and will indicate when the office is scheduled to open.
Full-Day Closure
A message will be recorded no later than 6 a.m. indicating that the office is closed for the day.
Early Closure
If it becomes necessary to close the office early, a message will be recorded with the date and time of the office closure.