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Approved 5/16/12
MINUTES
ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD
APRIL 18, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Cole Baker, Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Julian (Randy) Marshall, Bingham
Township; Alan Campbell, Planning Board Representative; Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township Representative; Jeff
Charles, Bicycle Advocate; Annette Jurgelski, Eno Township;
MEMBERS ABSENT: Renee Price, CfE Representative; Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township; Amy Cole, Transit
Advocate; AI Terry, Transportation Services Board; Cheeks Township - Vacant; Economic Development
Commission - Vacant; Little River Township- Vacant; Hillsborough Township — Vacant;
STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Zorio, Transportation Planner; Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor; Tina Love,
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AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA ITEM II: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Jeff Charles informed the OUTBoard that he and other OUTBoard members along with Bonnie Hauser had set up a
citizens' committee to address the bicyclist versus driver issues and they had established some `common sense rules
of the road' consisting of a couple of pages of how cyclists and cars interact with come common sense suggestions
on for how drivers should be looking out for cyclists and how cyclists can improve their use of the road so it is more
car friendly, a true share the road mentality. They are asking the Sheriff's for input with the legality side of the `rules' ,
his support, and enforcement on said `rules'. They met with representative of the Sheriff's department and submitted
the information and they are waiting to hear back from the Sheriff's office. Going forward the group will concentrate
on the education of both sides.
Nancy Baker asked Jeff to bring a copy of the document to the OUTBoard. Jeff explained that they would be
approaching multiple jurisdictions in Orange County and the hope is that Orange County can be a leader in this area
of needed education between bicyclists and drivers.
Jeff Charles asked Darcy Zorio for an update on road resurfacing, paving the unpaved portion of Buckhorn Road and
also bridge construction on Arthur Minnis.
Darcy reviewed the resurfacing projects and indicated with will try to get specific dates for the projects.
AGENDA ITEM III: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 18, 2011
The OUTBoard minutes from January 18, 2012 were approved by consensus.
AGENDA ITEM IV: UPDATE OF OUTBOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The County Attorney's office has asked the staff of each advisory board to update its
policies and procedures according to specific guidelines. These guidelines are included in
the packet as Attachment 2. Attachment 3 is the draft of OUTBoard Policies and
Procedures created by staff and submitted to the County Attorney.
OUTBoard Action: Receive guidelines from attorney new board policies
and procedures; provide feedback.
Darcy Zorio gave the OUTBoard background information on the countywide new policies and procedures and she
and the OUTBoard discussed the specifics of the policies and the role of the OUTBoard. The members asked about
the language referring to the Planning Board and specifically asked if the OUTBoard could review portions of the
UDO regarding parking and transportation. Staff consensus to the members was that if the OUTBoard wanted to
proceed with a project to make recommendations for changes to the UDO that they should come up with a process
Approved 5/16/12
55 and work plan and determine how much staff time would be needed over a set number of meetings with an
56 understanding that the work needs to be coordinated with the Planning Board.
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58 Jeff Charles pointed out that they had not been tapped for input regarding the ' /z cent sales tax and asked why as the
59 transportation board wasn't involved in it. Tom Altieri shared information on the issue of the '/2 cent sales. Tom
60 Altieri noted that county dollars cannot be spent promoting a tax.
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62 Darcy Zorio also added that these are additions (Attachment 3) and there are other duties. The previous duties will
63 stand. She added that a lot of the language on Attachment 3 came from the County attorney's office.
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65 There was extensive discussion about membership and open vacancies. There was discussion about the open
66 position in Cheeks Township. Randy Marshall suggested the draft be revised under Section B to eliminate the
67 Economic Development Commission, eliminate the Transportation Services Board and add a Department of Social
68 Services Advisory Board representative. Under C, we add a Rail representative. Darcy noted there is a Social
69 Services Board.
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71 Motion made by Randy Marshall to eliminate the Transportation Services Board and add a Department of Social
72 Services Advisory Board and a Rail representative. Jeff Charles seconded the motion.
73 Vote: Unanimous
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75 AGENDA ITEM V: STAFF UPDATES:
76 • Orange County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP)
77 The CTP is on hold until the MPO boundary issue is resolved as to where the boundary the Burlington Graham
78 MPO and the DCHC is.
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80 • Orange County Transit Plan Timeline
81 Reviewed timeline. By the next BOCC Regular meeting, the results should be available.
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83 • Safe Routes to Schools Update
84 No update. The document is in the hands of the Safe Routes to School DOT which has been given to the
85 consulting firm.
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87 • Memo from Chair Pelissier to OUTBoard
88 The memo was reviewed and list of action items was noted. There was concern about the clarity of the letter
89 and the intention. Darcy recommended board communication between OUTBoard and Planning Board.
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91 The next discussion was about TIP and how to make it easier to read and process. Tina Love suggested using
92 the projector to see the map. There may be a problem getting an actual start date. The suggestion was to get a
93 blank map and insert the appropriate information.
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95 Review of information sent in response to requests made at the January 181h meeting.
96 Update on requests made at the January 181h meeting.
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98 AGENDA ITEM Vil: BOARD COMMENTS
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100 AGENDA ITEM Vill: ADJOURNMENT
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Nancy Baker, Chair
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