METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION

MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 2006

 

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Justice, Frank Scafella, Bob Bell, Bob Roberts, Don Bailey, Allen Sharp, Joe Statler, Bill Byrne, Janice Goodwin

 

MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Kelly, John Pyles, Asel Kennedy, Patty Lewis

 

Ron Justice called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

Paul Nesselroad: Expressed concern with the intersection at West Run and Stewartstown Road. Stated that two stop signs would not solve the problem that occurs there. Suggested that rumble strips would warn of a 4-way stop.

 

BILL RICE: Expressed concern with the growth in West Run and the future traffic problems that will cause. Encourages students to leave their vehicles at home.

 

SECRETARY/TREASURER’S REPORT:

 

Bob Bell reported a beginning balance of $33,612.34, expenditures of $5860.81, leaving a balance of $27,751.53. Chet will check on the $210 difference in the URS invoice. Frank Scafella moved to approve the Secretary/Treasurer’s Report. Allen Sharp seconded it. The motion unanimously passed.

 

DIRECTOR’S REPORT:

 

  1. Nancy Walker has advised that a representative for the MPO will be selected at their next School Board meeting;
  2. Ron Justice has advised that two turning lanes are being considered for Dorsey’s Knob;
  3. Bill Byrne moved that Chet send a letter to the County Assessor requesting him to attend the next scheduled GIS Committee meeting. Allen Sharp seconded it. The motion unanimously passed.
  4. Bob Bell moved to approve the Unified Planning Work Program. Frank Scafella seconded it. The motion unanimously passed.

 

DOH REPORT:

 

Don Williams (Local DOH) advised that two turning lanes will be constructed at West Run to address the traffic problem. Funds have already been approved.

 

DOH is presently working on Westover Hill to repair the retaining wall. The sidewalks will be repaired by the City of Westover.

 

Paving will be done on the Hartman Run Road and the Mileground. Repair work will also be done on Hog Back curve.

 

City Council’s Meeting of the Whole on June 27, 2006 will deal with, and hopefully resolve, the truck traffic problem through the city.

 

DAVID BRUFFY – TRANSIT AUTHORITY:

 

Presentation given by Mr. Bruffy: Advised ridership has doubled in the past 5 years. Over 44,500 people were serviced last year and over 700,000 miles were traveled. Additional bus service is being looked into for Star City and 705. Twelve new buses were purchased last year, at a cost of $165,000 each. Discussed new service projects being considered.

 

DIRECTOR’S SALARY INCREASE: Bob Roberts moved to increase the salary of the MPO Director to $58,000. Bill Byrne seconded it. The motion unanimously passed.