GREATER MORGANTOWN MPO
MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2007
MEMBERS PRESENT: Janice Goodwin, Barbara Parson, Bob Bell, Allen Sharp, Bill Byrne, Bob Roberts, Joe Statler, Frank Scafella, Asel Kennedy, Don Bailey, Ron Justice, Joe Fisher
MEMBERS ABSENT: John Pyles
MPO DIRECTOR: Chet Parsons
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Bill Byrne moved to approve the minutes of February 2007 as submitted. Allen Sharp seconded it. The motion unanimously passed
PUBLIC COMMENT:
TOM ARNOLD –
Morgantown Parking Authority. Addressed the MPO Board regarding
parking and parking spaces in the downtown area. With the growing
number of commuters, students, business, etc., they are looking to
the MPO for assistance. Would like to move people from off street
parking to storage parking. So far, cooperation from the transit
authority has been great. Will continue to work with the various
agencies.
BILL RICE – Questioning situation in the West Run and what is the agreement between the developer and DOH.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
At request of MPO, the Director forwarded correspondence to the DOH asking to be included in the review process for commercial permits;
Correspondence from member of the CAC supporting additional funding for transit that appeared in the March 6 issue of the Dominion Post;
SECRETARY/TREASURER’s REPORT:
Bob Bell reported a beginning balance of $56,185.30, nine checks written totaling $36,127.75; deposits of $9,372.88 leaving an ending balance of $29,430.43. Frank Scafella moved for approval. Allen Sharp seconded it. The motion unanimously passed.
DOT REPORT (STATE): Don Bailey reviewed and updated changes to the Resurfacing projects. Will report on enhancement projects next month. Mr. Bailey also reported that with regard to the MPO becoming part of the commercial permit process, at this time Mr. Kramer advised that right now only comments from the MPO will be considered.
DOT REPORT (LOCAL): Don Williams met with the developers of the West Run site. The DOH is concerned with the road closings. There will be a new plan with in the next few weeks with traffic controls in place.
Widening of the road from Stewartstown to West Run to the new development will be taking place soon. Information will be forwarded to Chet.
CAC: Will meet on March 20, 2006
TAC: Met on March 13, 2006. Discussed having MUB attend these meetings more often. Also suggested having major utility involved with the TAC. Could the MPO be used as a “clearing house” so everyone can be kept apprised of what developments are taking place in the area.
OLD BUSINESS:
IMPACT FEES: Chet will report on his analysis of impact fees at next month’s meeting.
2030 RTP: Awaiting final approval
BEECHURST-FALLING RUN TRAFFIC STUDY: A more developed traffic study is being done by URS to give better traffic counts will begin within the next two weeks. We should have the results within the next 3 to 4 months.
NEW BUSINESS:
2008-2011 TIP: Presently working on a draft TIP document. Will include highway projects as well as projects for Mountain Line.
SUNNYSIDE UP MAP: Map shows property ownership in that area. Sample maps were provided to the Sunnyside Up organization.
2007-2008 BUDGET: Chet asked that the MPO Board review the proposed budget. Any recommendations and or changes should be given to Chet before next month’s meeting.
MASTER TRANSIT RFP: A draft for planning services for Mountain Line was been reviewed. It needs to be advertised as soon as possible. Bids also need to be obtained. It was suggested that references to the Morgantown “region” should be changed to “area”. Bill Byrne moved to approve the RFP with that change. Frank Scafella seconded it. The motion unanimously passed.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM