Policy Board
Meeting
Phone
Conference
Monday, March 17, 2008 - 11:00 A.M.
SJTPO Conference
Room,
The meeting was called to order
at 11:05 a.m. by Executive Director Timothy Chelius, followed by the flag
salute. Mr. Chelius then advised
that the requirements of the New Jersey Open Public Meetings Act were met
through 48-Hour Notice on March 11, 2008 to The Press of Atlantic City,
The Bridgeton Evening News, The Daily Journal, Today's Sunbeam,
and to the Clerks of the four member counties.
Also, the Notice was posted on the designated bulletin board in Vineland
City Hall. Attendance of members was
then taken by roll call:
ATTENDANCE:
Members:
Daniel Beyel, Cape May County
Thomas Russo,
Douglas Rainear,
Charles Sullivan,
Scott Evans,
Jeffrey Ridgway,
Leonard Desiderio, Sea Isle City
Perry Barse, City of Vineland
Thomas Wospil, NJDOT (Representing David Kuhn)
James Schwarzwalder, NJ Transit (Representing Pippa Woods)
Kathleen Aufschneider, SJTA
Also in attendance:
James Pierson,, Angelini, Viniar
& Freedman
Sonia Frontera, Governor’s Office
Robert Brewer,
Jerry Mooney, NJDOT
Brian Wahler, NJ Turnpike Authority
Timothy Chelius, SJTPO
Monica LoGuidice, SJTPO
John Petersack, SJTPO
Michael Reeves, SJTPO
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
January 28, 2008
On Motion by Freeholder Sullivan and seconded by Committeeman Ridgway, the minutes of January 28, 2008 were approved by roll call vote with an abstention from Freeholder Rainear.
TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Robert Brewer reported
that at the March 3, 2008 meeting, which John Peterson chaired, TAC recommended
Board approval of the following scheduled action items and Mr. Peterson
concurred.
CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS
Chairman Beyel wished everyone a
Happy St. Patrick’s Day.
Executive Director Chelius reviewed the summary of priority state roads that are near schools and lack sidewalks. Mr. Chelius stated that the summary has been submitted to NJDOT who can hopefully install some of the high-priority sidewalks.
Executive Director Chelius
reported that Teresa Thomas was vacationing and that she will distribute a brief
summary of the Alliances’ accomplishments for mailout.
He also reported that the
NEW
BUSINESS
1.
Resolution
0803-07: Adopting the FY 2009 Unified Planning Work Program
On Motion by Freeholder
Rainear and seconded by Mayor Desiderio, Resolution 0803-07 was opened for
discussion. Executive Director
Chelius reviewed the summary pages included in the Board mailout explaining that
SJTPO will continue to focus its efforts on safety and system maintenance.
He then reviewed the breakdown of all programs and noted that SJTPO will
be employing four part-time individuals, which will be a cost effective
approach.
With no further comment,
Resolution 0803-07 was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
2.
Resolution
0803-08: Approving an Amendment of
Subcontract Agreement and Contract Modification to the Federal Aid Agreement for
the Mill Creek Upper Thorofare Middle Thorfare Bridges Scoping Project
On
Motion by Committeeman Ridgway and seconded by Freeholder Sullivan, Resolution
0803-08 was opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that due to the complexity of the projects described
in the next three resolutions, additional time is needed for completion.
With no further comment, Resolution 0803-08 was unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
3.
Resolution
0803-09: Approving an Amendment of
Subcontract Agreement and Contract Modification to the Federal Aid Agreement for
the
On
Motion by Freeholder Rainear and seconded by Vice-Chairman Russo, Resolution
0803-09 was opened for discussion. With
no further comment, Resolution 0803-09 was unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
4.
Resolution
0803-10: Approving an Amendment of
Subcontract Agreement and Contract Modification to the Federal aid Agreement for
the
On
Motion by Freeholder Sullivan and seconded by Freeholder Rainear, Resolution
0803-10 was opened for discussion. With
no further comment, Resolution 0803-10 was unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
5.
Resolution
0803-11: Approving Consultant
Selection of the
On Motion by
Committeeman Ridgway and seconded by Freeholder Sullivan, Resolution 0803-11 was
opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that this project is included in the FY 2008
Transportation Improvement Program. The
consultant will prepare the necessary construction plans and specifications and
cost estimates as may be required for the resurfacing and safety improvement of
3.5 miles of
The Consultant Selection Committee consisting of
6.
Resolution 0803-12: Endorsing
the Ranking of Applications for the Round 9 Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC)
Competitive Grant Program
On Motion by
Freeholder Rainear and seconded by Mayor Desiderio, Resolution 0803-12 was
opened for discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that this process involves ranking applications that
are received for JARC funding for special transportation services in the SJTPO
region. Mr. Chelius stated that the
committee consisted of SJTA, NJ Transit, Department of Human Services,
Cumberland County, Atlantic County, and SJTPO, and he then reviewed the rankings
as follows:
In the urban area:
1. Atlantic County Department
of Human Services; and
2. SJTA – Marina Shuttle
In the non-urban area:
1.
2.
3. Pearl Transit
4. Atlantic County Department
of Human Services
Michael Reeves emphasized that the summary included in the mailout is
basically the Committee’s recommendation to NJ Transit, further explaining
that NJ Transit does the final negotiating and determination in ranking.
With no further comment, Resolution 0803-12 was unanimously approved by
roll call vote.
7.
Resolution 0803-13: Endorsing
a Highway Safety Project Grant from the N.J. Division of Highway Traffic Safety
for the South Jersey Traffic Safety
On Motion by
Mayor Desiderio and seconded by Mayor Barse, Resolution 0803-13 was opened for
discussion. Executive
Director Chelius explained that this resolution supports a total of $78,100.00
to continue the
NJDOT Update: Jerry
Mooney, NJDOT – Bureau of Statewide Planning
Shore Connection Projects:
Jerry Mooney reported on the following intersections:
Rt. 49/55 Interchange:
Mr. Mooney reported that changes were
made to the project schedule including preliminary design submission expected by
August 2008, with advertising in January 2010, and anticipated construction to
start in March 2010.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENT
On Motion by Vice Chairman Russo and seconded
by Freeholder Sullivan, the Policy Board appointed Monica LoGuidice as acting
Secretary in lieu of Freeholder Sullivan to sign resolutions.
With no further comment, the motion was unanimously approved by roll call
vote.
ADJOURNMENT
On
Motion by Mayor Desiderio and seconded by
Committeeman Ridgway, the meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Approved Minutes Certified Correct:
_______________________________________
Monica LoGuidice for
Charles R. Sullivan, Secretary/Treasurer