HomeMy WebLinkAboutOutboard Minutes October 20 2025 ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Monday, October 20th, 2025
131 W. Margaret Lane, Hillsborough, NC 27278
1 The Orange Unified Transportation Board Meeting was held on Monday, October 20th, 2025, at 6:30 PM in
2 the West Campus Office Building.The following members and guests attended:
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4 Jamie Crandell Eno Township
5 Erik Legg Cedar Grove Township
6 Art Menius Little River Township
7 Gregory Woloszczuk At Large
8 Heidi Perry Bingham Township
9 Sherry Appel At Large
10 Roy Schonberg Chapel Hill Township
11 Sarah Williamson Orange County Staff
12 Darlene Weaver Orange County Staff
13 EmmaLea Ange Orange County Staff
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15 AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER
16 The meeting was called to order at 6:33 pm, and the roll was taken.
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18 AGENDA ITEM 2: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
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20 AGENDA ITEM 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
21 No public comments- No members of the public were present.
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23 AGENDA ITEM 4. MINUTES-August 201h, 2025
24 Motion: Greg Woloszczuk
25 Second: Roy Schonberg
26 One abstention: Heidi Perry was not present
27 Approved:with majority vote
28 AGENDA ITEM 5. REGULAR AGENDA
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30 a. OUTboard Orientation Material Update
31 Sarah Williamson emphasized the importance of ensuring that everyone had the opportunity to share
32 their comments. We reviewed the updates provided and noted additional feedback. Art Menius
33 suggested that members send any corrections to Darlene Weaver via email. We also received several
34 handwritten notes from Heidi Perry and Sherry Appel.Sherry Appel raised concerns about the numerous
35 governmental orders issued since January 2025 and inquired whether any projects had been delayed,
36 canceled, or modified as a result. We agreed to update the orientation packet annually. Additionally,
37 there was a discussion on how to improve processes within the township by collaborating with the
38 Clerk's office.
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40 Motion: Sherry Appel moved to approve the orientation materials dated October 20, 2025, with
41 amendments and revisions related to typos and relevant conservation shared.
42 Second: Gregory Woloszczuk
43 Approved: Unanimously
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45 b. Non-STIP PMP Draft
46 Sherry Appel inquired about the available funding. Sarah Williamson responded by explaining that
47 funding sources include the State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). The amount of funding we
48 receive is not fixed; it depends on the highest needs across the state. This dollar amount can vary from
49 year to year and from one district to another. Our focus is on identifying needs and setting priorities.
50 Sherry Appel also noted that Orange County Transit options are not effectively reaching the public. She
51 suggested collaborating with Orange County public affairs and GoTriangle for ideas. In response, Sarah
52 Williamson indicated that a representative from the Transportation Department would lead the effort to
53 ensure that the public is informed.
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55 Motion: Sherry Appel to approve the Non-STIP PMP date October 20, 2025, with amendments and
56 revisions related to typos and relevant conversations shared.
57 Second: ??????
58 Approved: Unanimous
59 AGENDA ITEM 6.STAFF REPORT/UPDATES/EVENTS
60 a. The staff is collaborating with the Clerk's office to ensure that our boards operate according to best
61 practices.The name cards you see are part of these changes, and all guests will now be seated in the
62 audience.We also want to ensure that we have the packets and materials prepared in advance. If you
63 have questions about receiving notifications when the update packet is ready,you are now part of our
64 newsletter group and will receive updates each month when we hold a meeting.The newsletter will
65 include the agenda, updates, and engagement activities within the department.As we work on
66 expanding this list,we will also share information about what this board is doing to keep the public
67 informed. Regarding the federal impacts,we are currently monitoring the situation.We are aware that
68 the federal government is shut down, but so far,there have not been any direct impacts on the services
69 we offer. However,we did receive one directive from the state:we have been instructed to remove
70 language related to Minority,Women, and Disadvantaged Enterprises(MWDE) contractors and
71 subcontractors from our contracts.
72 b. Staff is working on mission and vision statements;the team is enjoying collaborating to create synergy.
73 Our next steps are to develop our core values and update policies.
74 c. We are collaborating with the Burlington Graham MPO and Triangle West Transportation Planning to
75 enhance pedestrian areas, such as sidewalks and crosswalks.
76 d. Darlene Weaver has been appointed as the lead for the Engagements. Members of the Outboard have
77 volunteered to assist as needed.We recently participated in the Orange County Road Show,which took
78 place at the Cedar Grove Community Center on Sunday, October 12, 2025,from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
79 e. Moving forward,Sarah Williamson explained that she had agreed to serve as the Interim Director of the
80 Department.
81 f. Heidi Perry announced that the 2025 Triangle Bicycle and Pedestrian Workshop will take place on
82 Friday, November 7th,from 8 AM to 12 PM in Holly Springs
83 g. Sarah Williamson announced that a representative from the Triangle West Transportation Planning
84 Organization will attend our next meeting to provide an overview of the draft BikePed Plan.
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86 Transportation Planning Update
87 NCDOT, Project Status; Department Updates
88 Sherry Appel has questions about U-5845 and BR-0091:
89 a. BR-0091 the replacement bridge 332 over US70 and the Eno River.Will NCDOT replace the bridge
90 that was already replaced?
91 b. U-5845 widening of S. Churton Street to multi-lanes from 1-40 to Eno River.Why was the LET date so
92 far out, considering the PE was approved on May 14, 2015?
93 AGENDA ITEM 7:ADJOURNMENT
94 Art Menius adjourned the meeting at 7:38 pm.The next meeting is scheduled for November 17th, 2025.