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MINUTES Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:30 a.m. 100 West Cypress Creek Road, 6th Floor, Suite 650 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-2181 |
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| Chair: | Miramar Board Member Yvette Colbourne |
| Vice Chair: | Hallandale Beach Board Member Joy Cooper |
| Deputy Vice Chair: | Weston Board Member Byron Jaffe |
| District 1: | North Lauderdale Board Member Samson Borgelin, Parkland Board Member Rich Walker |
| District 2: | Pompano Beach Board Member Rex Hardin, Coconut Creek Board Member Sandra Welch, Lighthouse Point Board Member Kyle Van Buskirk, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea Board Member Richard DeNapoli, Hillsboro Beach Board Member Jane Reiser |
| District 3: | Fort Lauderdale Board Member Dean Trantalis, Lauderhill Board Member Melissa Dunn, Plantation Board Member Tim Fadgen, Sunrise Board Member Joseph Scuotto, Lauderdale Lakes Board Member Tycie Causwell |
| District 4: | [Vice Chair Cooper], Hollywood Board Member Caryl Shuham, Dania Beach Board Member Lori Lewellen |
| District 5: | [Chair Colbourne], [Deputy Vice Chair Jaffe], Davie Board Member Michelle Whitman, Pembroke Pines Board Member Thomas Good Jr., Pembroke Park Board Member Bill Hodgkins, West Park Board Member Felicia Brunson |
| South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA) - Board Member Lamar Fisher Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Board Member Alexandra Davis Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Board Member Beam Furr Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Board Member Hazelle Rogers Broward County Board of County Commissioners - Board Member Michael Udine |
MPO Staff Present
Gregory Stuart, Broward MPO Executive Director
Bryan Caletka, Broward MPO Director of Transportation
Alan L. Gabriel, Broward MPO General Counsel
Christopher Bross, Derek Brown, Paul Calvaresi, Juan Canez, Jihong Chen, James Cromar, William Cross, Renee Cross, Amanda Christon, Carl Ema, Peter Gies, Vilma Hurtado, Adrian Liburd, Oscar Nelson, Miguel Perez, Christopher Restrepo, Rebecca Schultz, Jennipher Tucy, Jose Vera
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 9:45 a.m.
2.
Electronic Roll Call
3.
Approval of Minutes - May 8, 2025
Motion made by Samson Borgelin, seconded by Sandra Welch to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Kyle VanBuskirk, Michelle Whitman, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
24 - 0 Passed
4.
Approval of Excused Absences
Motion made by Samson Borgelin, seconded by Thomas Good
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Kyle VanBuskirk, Michelle Whitman, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
24 - 0 Passed
Board Members Tim Lonergan, Lisa Mallozzi, Joseph McHugh, Ben Sorensen, and Rebecca Thompson were marked as Excused.
5.
MOTION TO APPROVE a Waiver of Virtual Attendance Restrictions for Board Member Jane Reiser of Hillsboro Beach
This item was pulled by General Counsel.
6.
Approval of Agenda
Motion made by Tim Fadgen, seconded by Kyle VanBuskirk
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Kyle VanBuskirk, Michelle Whitman, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
24 - 0 Passed
7.
Public Comments
None.
8.
MOTION TO ELECT OFFICERS to Serve for the Next Year, July 2025 Through June 2026:
A. Chair
B. Vice Chair
C. Deputy Vice Chair
D. Executive Committee - Broward County Representative
E. Executive Committee - Small Municipalities Representative
F. Executive Committee - At-Large Representative
G. Executive Committee - At-Large Representative (if no Chair Emeritus)
A. Chair
B. Vice Chair
C. Deputy Vice Chair
D. Executive Committee - Broward County Representative
E. Executive Committee - Small Municipalities Representative
F. Executive Committee - At-Large Representative
G. Executive Committee - At-Large Representative (if no Chair Emeritus)
A list of nominees was read by the Chair and the Chair opened the floor for nominations. No additional nominees were recognized.
Motion made by Michael Udine, seconded by Sandra Welch to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Michelle Whitman, Kyle VanBuskirk, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
24 - 0 Passed
The following were re-elected for the July 2025 to June 2026 term:
Chair: Miramar Board Member Yvette Colbourne
Vice Chair: Hallandale Beach Board Member Joy Cooper
Deputy Vice Chair: Weston Board Member Byron Jaffe
Executive Committee - Broward County Representative: Board Member Beam Furr
Executive Committee - Small Municipalities Representative: Parkland Board Member Rich Walker
Executive Committee - At-Large Representative: Pembroke Pines Board Member Thomas Good
Executive Committee - At-Large Representative: Plantation Board Member Tim Fadgen
Chair: Miramar Board Member Yvette Colbourne
Vice Chair: Hallandale Beach Board Member Joy Cooper
Deputy Vice Chair: Weston Board Member Byron Jaffe
Executive Committee - Broward County Representative: Board Member Beam Furr
Executive Committee - Small Municipalities Representative: Parkland Board Member Rich Walker
Executive Committee - At-Large Representative: Pembroke Pines Board Member Thomas Good
Executive Committee - At-Large Representative: Plantation Board Member Tim Fadgen
Consent Items 2, 3, & 4 were pulled for discussion.
MOTION TO APPROVE Consent Items 1, 5, 6, & 7
MOTION TO APPROVE Consent Items 1, 5, 6, & 7
Motion made by Lamar Fisher, seconded by Rex Hardin
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Michelle Whitman, Kyle VanBuskirk, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
24 - 0 Passed
CONSENT ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to GPC Task Work Order No. 21 Between Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Infrastructure Hardening: SR-A1A From County Line Road to South of Arizona Street in a Total Amount Not to Exceed $299,963.50
2.
MOTION TO APPROVE Advancing Strategic Initiatives Task Work Order No. 18 Between the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and Whitehouse Group, Inc. for Organizational Restructuring in an Amount Not to Exceed $198,378.40
MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Rex Hardin, seconded by Samson Borgelin to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Kyle VanBuskirk, Michelle Whitman, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good
- NAY:
- Richard DeNapoli
23 - 1 Passed
3.
MOTION TO APPROVE Advancing Strategic Initiatives Task Work Order No. 19 Between the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and Whitehouse Group, Inc. for Organizational Programs in an Amount Not to Exceed $344,522
MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Samson Borgelin, seconded by Sandra Welch to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Dean Trantalis, Felicia Brunson, Samson Borgelin, Tim Fadgen, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Beam Furr, Michelle Whitman, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good
- NAY:
- Kyle VanBuskirk, Richard DeNapoli
22 - 2 Passed
4.
MOTION TO APPROVE Task Work Order No. 5 Between the Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization (BMPO) and Greater Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association (TMA) for Commute Broward Education and Advancement in an Amount Not to Exceed $49,986.45
MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Rex Hardin, seconded by Samson Borgelin to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Felicia Brunson, Dean Trantalis, Tim Fadgen, Samson Borgelin, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Kyle VanBuskirk, Michelle Whitman, Beam Furr, Joy Cooper, Alexandra Davis, Michael Udine, Melissa Dunn, Yvette Colbourne, Byron Jaffe, Sandra Welch, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
23 - 0 Passed
5.
MOTION TO APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Tri-party Agreement Among Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization and City of Pembroke Pines and Metro Transportation Engineering & Construction Cooperative for Pembroke Pines Mobility Hub Capital Project
6.
MOTION TO APPROVE the Broward County Board of County Commissioners (through Broward County Transit [BCT]) to Continue in its Role as the Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) for Broward County
7.
MOTION TO APPROVE Membership Appointments to the Local Coordinating Board (LCB)
ACTION ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
MOTION TO APPROVE the DRAFT FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 LIST OF PRIORITY PROJECTS (LOPP)
MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
Motion made by Samson Borgelin, seconded by Rex Hardin to Approve
- Electronic Vote: AYE:
- Hazelle Rogers, Rex Hardin, Todd Drosky, Caryl Shuham, Felicia Brunson, Dean Trantalis, Tim Fadgen, Samson Borgelin, Bill Hodgkins, Tycie Causwell, Kyle VanBuskirk, Beam Furr, Michelle Whitman, Alexandra Davis, Joy Cooper, Michael Udine, Yvette Colbourne, Melissa Dunn, Sandra Welch, Byron Jaffe, Lamar Fisher, Rich Walker, Thomas Good, Richard DeNapoli
24 - 0 Passed
REGULAR ITEMS (continued)
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
8.
Comments from the Chair
Chair Colbourne provided comments.
9.
Member Comments
MPO Board Members provided comment.
10.
Executive Director’s Report
Gregory Stuart, MPO Executive Director, provided reports.
11.
Monthly Legislative Reports
Paul Calvaresi of MPO staff spoke on this item. MPO Board Members discussed the item. No members of the public spoke.
12.
General Counsel’s Report
NON-ACTION ITEMS
(All Items Open for Public Comment)
1.
Draft 2026 Broward MPO Federal and State Legislative Priorities
Due to timing, this item was not heard.
2.
Report From Partner Agency - Greater Fort Lauderdale Transportation Management Association - Commute Broward
Due to timing, this item was not heard.
3.
Report From Partner Agency - Broward County Transit - Transit Development Plan
Due to timing, this item was not heard.
FINANCIAL REPORTS - for information purposes
1.
Consulting Contracts Summary Report
2.
Local Contribution Collection and Expense Report
3.
Notification of Broward MPO Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/25 and 2025/26 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) Revision
CORRESPONDENCE - no discussion
There was no correspondence for the month of May.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - no discussion
1.
Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC) Actions of the May 28, 2025 Meetings
2.
Broward MPO Executive Committee meeting minutes can be found at: http://browardmpo.org/index.php/agendas-minutes
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
1.
Notice of Public Meetings for the DRAFT Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 - FY 2030
2.
3.
Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) - Proposed Interchange at Stirling Road (SR 848) and Florida's Turnpike (SR 91) - Alternatives Public Information Meeting Virtually on June 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. and in Person on June 12, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:05 a.m.
NEXT MEETING: JULY 10, 2025
NEXT MEETING: JULY 10, 2025
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