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MINUTES Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Thursday, September 8, 2022 9:30 a.m. 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2181 |
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| Chair: | Pembroke Pines Board Member Frank Ortis |
| Vice Chair: | Lighthouse Point Board Member Sandy Johnson |
| Deputy Vice Chair: | North Lauderdale Board Member Ana Ziade |
| District 1: | [Deputy Vice Chair] Coral Springs Board Member Joshua Simmons, Tamarac Board Member Debra Placko, Margate Board Member Antonio Arserio, Parkland Board Member Rich Walker |
| District 2: | [Vice Chair], Pompano Beach Board Member Andrea McGee, Deerfield Beach Board Member Bill Ganz, Coconut Creek Board Member Sandra Welch, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Board Member Buz Oldaker, Hillsboro Beach Board Member Irene Kirdahy |
| District 3: | Fort Lauderdale Board Member Dean Trantalis, Fort Lauderdale Board Member Robert McKinzie, Plantation Board Member Lynn Stoner, Sunrise Board Member Joseph Scuotto, Lauderhill Board Member Lawrence Martin, Oakland Park Board Member Michael Carn, Lauderdale Lakes Board Member Beverly Williams, Wilton Manors Board Member Chris Caputo |
| District 4: | Hollywood Board Member Caryl Shuham, Hallandale Beach Board Member Joy Cooper, Dania Beach Board Member Lori Lewellen |
| District 5: | [Chair Ortis], Miramar Board Member Yvette Colbourne, Davie Board Member Caryl Hattan, Weston Board Member Byron Jaffe, Cooper City Board Member Howard Meltzer, West Park Board Member Felicia Brunson, Southwest Ranches Board Member Bob Hartmann, Pembroke Park Board Member Bill Hodgkins |
| Broward County School Board - Board Member Torey Alston Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Board Member Lamar Fisher Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Board Member Beam Furr |
MPO Staff Present
Bryan Caletka, Broward MPO Director of Transportation
Alan L. Gabriel, Broward MPO General Counsel
Chris Bross, Paul Calvaresi, Juan Canez, Jihong Chen, James Cromar, William Cross, Renee Cross, Carl Ema, Khyra Everette, Peter Gies, Carol Henderson, Vilma Hurtado, Adrian Liburd, Kerrie MacNeil, Fazal Qureshi, Christopher Restrepo, Jad Salloum, Rebecca Schultz, Lydia Waring
A copy of the sign-in sheet identifying members of the public who were present is filed with the supplemental papers to the minutes of this meeting.
REGULAR ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
Call to Order and Pledge
The meeting was called to order at 9:28 a.m.
2.
Board Room Technology Update
Peter Gies of MPO Staff gave an update on the Board Room technology.
3.
Electronic Roll Call
4.
Approval of Minutes - July 14, 2022
Motion made by Andrea McGee, seconded by Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Howard Meltzer, Rich Walker, Michael Carn, Andrea McGee, Joy Cooper, Dean Trantalis, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Bob Hartmann, Antonio Arserio, Caryl Shuham, Sandy Johnson, Buz Oldaker, Irene Kirdahy, Debra Placko, Frank Ortis, Lynn Stoner, Joseph Scuotto, Sandra Welch, Ana Ziade, Beverly Williams, Caryl Hattan, Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin,
24 - 0 Passed
Board Member Felicia Brunson joined the meeting.
5.
Approval of Excused Absences
None.
6.
Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Ana Ziade, seconded by Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin to Approve the Agenda as Amended to Defer Non-Action Item 1 to the October MPO Board Agenda.
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Howard Meltzer, Rich Walker, Michael Carn, Dean Trantalis, Andrea McGee, Joy Cooper, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Bob Hartmann, Antonio Arserio, Felicia Brunson, Caryl Shuham, Irene Kirdahy, Sandy Johnson, Buz Oldaker, Frank Ortis, Debra Placko, Joseph Scuotto, Lynn Stoner, Ana Ziade, Sandra Welch, Caryl Hattan, Beverly Williams, Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin,
25 - 0 Passed
7.
Public Comments
ACTION ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
REGULAR ITEMS (continued)
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
None.
Agenda Items were taken out of order.
8.
MOTION TO ELECT OFFICERS to Serve the Remainder of the Term, September 2022 Through June 2023:
A. Deputy Vice Chair, Board Officer; and
B. Executive Committee Member - If Necessary
The Chair opened the floor to nominations for Deputy Vice Chair. Board Members Ana Ziade, Yevette Colbourne, and Lawrence Martin were nominated. After a paper vote and ballots tallied by MPO General Counsel and MPO Staff Paul Calvaresi and Velma Hurtado, Ziade received 13 votes, Colbourne received 7 votes, and Martin received 5 votes. Board Member Ana Ziade was elected as Deputy Vice Chair.
With Member Ziade winning the Deputy Vice Chair position, the Executive Committee Member - Small Municipalities became vacant. The Chair opened the floor to nominations for Executive Committee Member - Small Municipalities. Board Members Felica Brunson, Joy Cooper, and Rich Walker were nominated. After a paper vote and ballots tallied by MPO General Counsel and MPO Staff Paul Calvaresi and Velma Hurtado, Brunson received 8 votes, Cooper received 8 votes, and Walker received 9 votes. Board Member Rich Walker was elected as Executive Committee Member - Small Municipalities.
A. Deputy Vice Chair, Board Officer; and
B. Executive Committee Member - If Necessary
The Chair opened the floor to nominations for Deputy Vice Chair. Board Members Ana Ziade, Yevette Colbourne, and Lawrence Martin were nominated. After a paper vote and ballots tallied by MPO General Counsel and MPO Staff Paul Calvaresi and Velma Hurtado, Ziade received 13 votes, Colbourne received 7 votes, and Martin received 5 votes. Board Member Ana Ziade was elected as Deputy Vice Chair.
With Member Ziade winning the Deputy Vice Chair position, the Executive Committee Member - Small Municipalities became vacant. The Chair opened the floor to nominations for Executive Committee Member - Small Municipalities. Board Members Felica Brunson, Joy Cooper, and Rich Walker were nominated. After a paper vote and ballots tallied by MPO General Counsel and MPO Staff Paul Calvaresi and Velma Hurtado, Brunson received 8 votes, Cooper received 8 votes, and Walker received 9 votes. Board Member Rich Walker was elected as Executive Committee Member - Small Municipalities.
ACTION ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
MOTION TO APPROVE an Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2027 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP): Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) - Roll Forward Report With Staff Recommendations
Jihong Chen of MPO Staff presented this item. There was no discussion on the item by the Board Members that were present. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Caryl Hattan, seconded by Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Howard Meltzer, Rich Walker, Michael Carn, Andrea McGee, Joy Cooper, Dean Trantalis, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Bob Hartmann, Antonio Arserio, Felicia Brunson, Caryl Shuham, Sandy Johnson, Irene Kirdahy, Buz Oldaker, Debra Placko, Frank Ortis, Lynn Stoner, Joseph Scuotto, Sandra Welch, Ana Ziade, Beverly Williams, Caryl Hattan, Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin,
25 - 0 Passed
2.
MOTION TO APPROVE an Agreement Between the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and Alfred Benesch and Company for the 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan Update in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,300,000
Peter Gies of MPO Staff gave an update on this item. MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Antonio Arserio, seconded by Andrea McGee to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Howard Meltzer, Rich Walker, Michael Carn, Dean Trantalis, Andrea McGee, Joy Cooper, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Bob Hartmann, Antonio Arserio, Felicia Brunson, Caryl Shuham, Irene Kirdahy, Sandy Johnson, Buz Oldaker, Frank Ortis, Debra Placko, Joseph Scuotto, Lynn Stoner, Ana Ziade, Sandra Welch, Caryl Hattan, Beverly Williams, Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin,
25 - 0 Passed
3.
MOTION TO APPROVE the First Amended Interlocal Agreement for the Creation of the Metro Transportation Engineering & Construction Cooperative
William Cross of MPO Staff gave an update on this item. MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Andrea McGee, seconded by Ana Ziade to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Howard Meltzer, Rich Walker, Michael Carn, Andrea McGee, Joy Cooper, Dean Trantalis, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Bob Hartmann, Antonio Arserio, Felicia Brunson, Irene Kirdahy, Buz Oldaker, Caryl Shuham, Sandy Johnson, Frank Ortis, Debra Placko, Joseph Scuotto, Lynn Stoner, Ana Ziade, Sandra Welch, Caryl Hattan, Beverly Williams, Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin,
25 - 0 Passed
4.
MOTION TO ENDORSE the August 25, 2022 Resolution of Broward County Commission related to the Broward Commuter Rail South (BCR - South)
Phil Schwab of FDOT presented on this item. MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Yvette Colbourne, seconded by Caryl Shuham to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Howard Meltzer, Rich Walker, Dean Trantalis, Andrea McGee, Joy Cooper, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Bob Hartmann, Antonio Arserio, Felicia Brunson, Caryl Shuham, Irene Kirdahy, Sandy Johnson, Buz Oldaker, Frank Ortis, Debra Placko, Lynn Stoner, Joseph Scuotto, Sandra Welch, Ana Ziade, Beverly Williams, Lawrence 'Jabbow' Martin, Caryl Hattan,
- NAY:
- Michael Carn
24 - 1 Passed
REGULAR ITEMS (continued)
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
9.
Comments from the Chair
Chair Ortis provided comments.
10.
Member Comments
MPO Board Members provided comment.
11.
Executive Director’s Report
NON-ACTION ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
FINANCIAL REPORTS - for information purposes
CORRESPONDENCE - no discussion
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
Gregory Stuart, MPO Executive Director, joined virtually and provided reports.
12.
Monthly Federal Legislative Report: https://www.browardmpo.org/about-the-mpo/transportation-policy/transportation-policy-resources
Paul Calvaresi of MPO Staff gave this report. There was no discussion by the Board Members that were present. No members of the public spoke.
13.
General Counsel’s Report
MPO General Counsel, Alan Gabriel, provided his report.
NON-ACTION ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
Report From Partner Agency - Florida's Turnpike Enterprise - Widening of Sawgrass Expressway (SR 869) from North of Atlantic Boulevard to C-5 Bridge (MP 9-12)
This item was deferred to the October MPO Board meeting.
FINANCIAL REPORTS - for information purposes
1.
Consulting Contracts Summary Report
2.
Local Contribution Collection and Expense Report
CORRESPONDENCE - no discussion
1.
June - August 2022 Correspondence
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
1.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) Actions of the August 24, 2022 Meetings
2.
Broward MPO Executive Committee meeting minutes can be found at: http://browardmpo.org/index.php/agendas-minutes
Notices of Approved Agreements From the July Executive Committee
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1.
MPO Online Engagement Statistics
2.
Speak Up Broward Phase 3 Quarterly Update
3.
The Broward MPO and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) plan to jointly perform an interim roadway functional class assessment, with special emphasis placed upon public roads not currently eligible for federal aid funds from FHWA for disaster recovery and other purposes. Municipalities interested in participating in the interim assessment, please visit: https://browardmpo.org/data/federal-functional-classification
4.
Notice of Administrative Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 - 2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
5.
The Board Orientation Handbook has been updated. To access the Handbook, please see the links at the top of the "Our Board" page, located here: https://www.browardmpo.org/our-board.
6.
Turnpike Mainline Transportation Systems Management and Operations Project Adding Auxiliary Lanes in Broward County
The meeting was adjourned at 10:32 a.m.
NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 13, 2022
NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 13, 2022
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