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Approved 9/19/12
MINUTES
ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD
AUGUST 15, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT: Julian (Randy) Marshall, Bingham Township; Alan Campbell, Planning Board Representative;
Jeff Charles, Bicycle Advocate; Annette Jurgelski, Eno Township; Renee Price, CfE Representative; Amy Cole,
Transit Advocate; Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township Representative; Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township; Al Terry,
Transportation Services Board;
MEMBERS ABSENT: Nancy Cole Baker, Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Cheeks Township - Vacant; Economic
Development Commission - Vacant; Little River Township- Vacant; Hillsborough Township — Vacant;
STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Zorio, Transportation Planner; Tom Altieri, Current Planning Supervisor; Abigaile Pittman,
Land Use /Transportation Planner
OTHERS PRESENT: Alex Castro
AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
AGENDA ITEM II: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
Darcy Zorio introduced Abigaile Pittman to the OUTBoard as the new transportation and land use planner.
AGENDA ITEM III: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 18, 2011
The OUTBoard minutes from April 18, 2012 were approved with changes by consensus.
AGENDA ITEM IV: DISCUSSION OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP
There are current events (terms ending, new Board Policies, etc.) regarding board
membership and representation for the Board to consider.
OUTBoard Action: Receive information, discuss, and take action as necessary.
Darcy Zorio gave the Board additional information and discussion about vacancies and how to get volunteers.
Al Terry gave a background on how the TSB became part of the OUTBoard and discussed the requirements needed
for the Transportation Services Board (TSB) and those who have an interest.
Staff suggested that there be a committee formed that would recommend for or against items to the OUTBoard who
would in turn vote to recommend for or against to the BOCC. The committee would not be voting members of the
OUTBoard for quorum reason since they would only meet approximately 3 times a year. OUTBoard members would
also be eligible to serve dual roles and represent specific interest groups on the TSB committee.
OUTBoard recommended that there be an amendment to the OUTBoard membership non - voting, non -staff to include
representation from the community for human services agencies and other agencies within the community as a
subcommittee to recommend or advise the OUTBoard of any community transportations issue by consensus.
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AGENDA ITEM V: ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON PLANNED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Discussion of mapping or other possible tools to comprehensively communicate planned
transportation improvements.
a. Examples of other tools for communicating similar information.
OUTBoard Action: Receive information and discuss.
Darcy Zorio reviewed the option of going paperless for meetings. Jeff Charles suggested sending paper for the
October meeting but also having the projector for the October meeting. Send a reminder to members in October to
bring laptops. Consensus to have all presentations as electronic at meetings. Starting in October the Board will try
paperless and members are invited to bring their laptops.
AGENDA ITEM VI: STAFF UPDATES:
• To be determined
OUTBoard Action: Receive updates.
Darcy Zorio updated the members on the status from Sarah Lee with NCDOT regarding the Comprehensive
Transportation Plan (CTP) which is on hold until the boundary between the MPOs regarding which MPO Orange
County /City of Mebane will belong.
Darcy Zorio update the Board on Safe Routes to School noting that the coordinator has received the final materials
from the consultant and all the actions plans and they are reviewing them.
Jeff Charles asked about the discrepancy on the size of the pavement on Dairyland Rd. He described several areas
where the area is not two feet. Jeff described that the two foot path is not there for bicyclist but for speed control.
Members discussed bicycle lanes.
Renee Price and Darcy Zorio introduced the new bumper sticker regarding braking for pedestrians.
AGENDA ITEM VII: BOARD COMMENTS
Members discussed the timing of when to elect chair /vice- chair. The appointment of new members prior to the
election was suggested. Length of the terms for Chair /Vice Chair was discussed and conclusion was that the terms
are set by the Rules and Procedures and should remain as a yearly term.
Darcy Zorio let the members know that there will be a presentation of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) at
the October OUTBoard meeting.
AGENDA ITEM Vlll: ADJOURNMENT
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Paul Guthrie, Chair