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1 1. Call to Order COLLIER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BOARD MEETING Board of County Commissioners Chambers 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples 9:00 a.m. February 10, 2017 Meeting Minutes Chairwoman Taylor called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. 2. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Fiala led the pledge of allegiance. 3. Roll Call Ms. Otero called the roll and confirmed that a quorum was present. Commissioner Taylor entertained a motion to allow Commissioner Solis to phone into the MPO Board meeting. Commissioner Saunders: I move to approve. Members Present Commissioner Donna Fiala, Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) District 1 Commissioner Burt Saunders, Collier County BCC District 3 Commissioner Penny Taylor, Collier County BCC District 4 Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., Collier County BCC District 5 Councilman Reg Buxton, City of Naples Vice-Mayor Linda Penniman, City of Naples Members Absent Mayor Sammy Hamilton, City of Everglades Commissioner Andy Solis, Collier County BCC District 2 Councilman Joe Batte, City of Marco Island FDOT Representatives Bessie Reina, Urban Manager Victoria Peters, Community Liaison Steve Walls, Director, Southwest Area Office (SWAO) David Agacinksi, District One Bike/Ped Coordinator MPO Staff Anne McLaughlin, MPO Executive Director Brandy Otero, MPO Senior Planner Gabrielle Gonzalez, MPO Administrative Secretary Eric Ortman, MPO Senior Planner Others Present Wayne Sherman, Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) Wayne Jenkins, Collier Sportsman and Conservancy Club (CSCC) Frank Denninger, Everglades Coordinating Council 1 P age

2 Patricia Meyers, Friends of River of Grass Greenway (FROGG) Bill Clark Jr., CSCC Reggie Wilson, Collier Department of Health Wally Blain, Tindale Oliver John Scott, Sierra Club Pam Brown, CAC Danielle Blackshear, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Jennifer Gonzalez, Urban Paradise Guild (UPG) Pedro Gonzalez, UPG Joan Griffin, Joanie s Blue Crab Café Susan Calkins, League of Women Voters Betty Osceola, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Jeannie Bennett, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Bobby C. Billie, Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Mike Frye, Airboat Association of Florida Dayna Fendrick, Pathways Advisory Committee (PAC) & FROGG Christie Betancort, Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Andrea Halman, PAC Patty Whitehead, Lee County CAC Dr. John Dwyer, Stone Crab Alliance Sr. Karen Dwyer, Stone Crab Alliance Houston Cypress, Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Alan Musico, PAC Ned Baier, Jacobs Engineering Trinity Scott, Collier Country Transportation Planning David Wilkison, Collier County Growth Management Department Head Jeff Klatskow, Collier County Attorney Scott Teach, Collier County Deputy Attorney Judy Dempsey Robert Kullich Thomas Keene-wall Kevin Rodengen Dave Ulrich Nancy Ulrich Joseph Bonasia Donald Rupprecht Solemi Hernandez Anne Gorden-Vega Dennis P. Vasey Stan Chrzanowski Janet Hoffman Marlene Sassaman Joyce Husband Jamie Duran Pamela Duran Kary Kitchen-Maran Steve Hamring Shannon Larsen Norine Hamring Jenne Emerick Dona Knapp Dennis Bell Tom Ward Stephan Rich Michelle Arnold Sheri Lewis 2 P age

3 JC Veilleux Manape LeMere Juli Trotter Troy Brown Samuel Tommie Dr. Thomas P. Husband Gerald Coughlin Gary Bromley Judy Hopkins Rick McBride Cindy Mary Vanessa Barros Nancy R. Koerner Frank Allegro Tina Sorbo Megan Sorbo Trevor Sorbo Rebecca Coughlin Marlene Sherman Terri* Wayne* Ingrid E* Micah* Tara Seath* * Unable to read name on sign in sheet. Sign in sheets are included as part of the minutes to ensure accuracy. 4. Approval of the Agenda and Consent Items A. Approval of December 9, 2016 MPO Meeting Minutes Commissioner Taylor stated that there would be a minor change to the agenda moving regular Board Action items 9.A. and 9.B. to after item 6.A., and the rest of the agenda would continue as written. Commissioner Saunders: I move to approve the agenda as amended. Ms. McLaughlin confirmed that the consent items were approved. Chairwoman Taylor stated that they were approved with the motion. 5. Open to the Public for Comments on Items not on the Agenda Mr. Frank Denninger stated that he had done some research on the MPO in order to understand the process. He stated that the MPO system was mandated by the Federal government for populations over 50,000. He expressed concern over the number of meetings including bi-county MPO meetings that citizens would need to attend in order to follow the process. Mr. Denninger stated that it seemed to him that the MPO process had become nearly an impossible task for the average citizen to follow and stay engaged with. 6. Agency Reports A. FHWA 3 P age

4 Ms. Blackshear presented a Power Point that summarized the Collier MPO certification review that was completed in September of Included in her presentation was also a summary of 2 noteworthy practices, 1 corrective action, and 10 recommendations. She emphasized that Collier County passed the certification review and that there was only one corrective action found. She noted that the MPO has not determined the effectiveness of strategies in the Congestion Management Process. Ms. Blackshear stated that the MPO must submit follow up correspondence by June 30, Further information on the certification review can be found in the Final Report which can be viewed on the Collier MPO website, or can be requested through the MPO. 8. Regular Board Action None. 9. Regular Board Action (No Roll Call) A. Election of Chair and Vice-Chair Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Saunders: Vice-Mayor Penniman: I move to elect Commissioner McDaniel as Chair. I move to keep Commissioner Taylor as Chair. A roll call vote was taken on the first motion, the votes were as follows: Commissioner Taylor: Vice-Mayor Penniman: Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner McDaniel: Commissioner Saunders: No. No. No. The motion was tied therefore it failed. Commissioner Saunders: Commissioner McDaniel: I move that we make Commissioner Taylor chair by unanimous consent since the first motion failed. Commissioner Taylor entertained a motion to elect a vice-chair. Commissioner Saunders: I move to elect Commissioner McDaniel as vice-chair. 4 P age

5 B. Approval or Rejection of Resolution Supporting River of Grass Greenway Commissioner Taylor outlined the format for this portion of the meeting stating that MPO staff would speak first, then Collier County staff, and then the Miccosukee Tribe. She allotted unlimited time to each of the three. She explained that all other public speakers would follow with 3 minutes each, unless they were ceding time from another public speaker. The comments are summarized below. MPO Staff Ms. Otero, MPO Senior Planner, presented a PowerPoint that included a brief chronology of the project. Ms. McLaughlin stated that there was a large amount of public testimony at the joint Lee-Collier MPO Board meeting in October of The majority of comments were against the project. She stated that the discovery of the opposition from the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida was new information at the time. Ms. McLaughlin went on to say that the feasibility study and master plan completed in July of 2016 was not an MPO plan, and while the steering committee did attempt to include a broad number of agencies it was still not a Collier MPO plan. She stated that had the plan been done under MPO oversight it would ve followed a different process, and that the input from the Tribes would not have been disregarded. Ms. McLaughlin stated that the National Parks Service (NPS) stated that they were willing to take input, however the MPO received a letter stating that they considered the study done; which meant that MPO input would not change the plan. She stated that the most essential element was the preferred alternate and cross sections that went along with it. She presented a slide that displayed a cross section of the preferred alternate, which was submitted as part of the Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) study in The presentation shows that in order to accommodate a side path adjacent to Tamiami Trail through the Everglades, the berm would have to be extended by about 26 feet. Ms. McLaughlin stated that this information should ve been brought back to the MPO Board. She explained that if the PD&E study went forward, it would look at different options such as a no build option and low impact solutions. Ms. McLaughlin emphasized that the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida was a Sovereign Nation and it was wrong that their comments weren t included in the initial master plan. She stated that it behooved the MPO to reach out to the Tribe and meet with them on a government to government basis. Ms. McLaughlin added that in the future she would be bringing forth changes to the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) that would address tribal coordination. She added that the Tribe conducted a 5-day march in protest, which was also left out of the plan. Lastly, she cautioned the MPO Board that they should not be too quick to put their seal of approval on the plan as it did not follow the correct process. Commissioner Taylor stated that it seemed to her that there were two essential processes that were not followed in the creation of the master plan. She explained that the first was that this document was not vetted through the MPO and that there was no government to government consultation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. FDOT Mr. Steve Walls, Director of the SWFL office for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), stated that he provided answers to questions received from Commissioner Taylor. The questions and responses are as followes: When was PD& E programmed? The PD&E was programmed in December 11, 2009 and funding was determined to become available in the beginning of When did PD& E start? The PD&E started in June of How was the project funded? - The project was number 2 priority for Collier/Lee and was funded with District Dedicated Revenue (DDR) in the amount of $1,659,646. What is the amount that has been spent to date? - $587,494 was spent on the PD&E to date. What is the status of the project? - The project has been on hold since 2013 when the department was informed that the Miami-Dade Parks Department was conducting a study on the corridor simultaneously. FDOT determined that the project should be placed on hold until the parks study was completed. He emphasized that the Miami-Dade Parks & Rec study was not an FDOT project. What will happen to unspent funds should the project be canceled? - If the MPO determined to cancel or stop the project, the department would pay any outstanding bills and close the project out. After 5 P age

6 Collier County closeout the funds would return to current year and there would be an opportunity to reprioritize those funds within the County. Mr. David Wilkison, Collier County Growth Management Department Head, stated that Collier County recommends that the Board not proceed forward with the PD&E. He introduced Ms. Trinity Scott, Collier County Transportation Planning Manager. Ms. Scott stated that Collier County staff had supported an application for a PD&E for a multiuse path on US 41 from County Road (CR) 92 to State Road (SR) 29. She stated that the PD&E was intended to go through the proper public involvement process which included Tribal consultation. Ms. Scott stated that this project was in the listed in the Comprehensive Pathways Plan (CPP) as a top priority and that Collier County sponsored the project in order for it to proceed forward. Ms. Scott added that the application was initially for trail funding. Ultimately, the project was funded with District Dedicated Revenue (DDR) funding. She added that it was Collier County s recommendation that FDOT not proceed forward with the PD&E and that the funding be reallocated to another project, such as the interchange modification report for I-75 at the Pine Ridge Road interchange; the I-75 and Golden Gate Parkway interchange; or the I-75 and Immokalee Road interchange. Ms. Scott asked FDOT if there was a timeframe when the replacement project needed to be submitted. Mr. Walls stated that there was no specific timeframe however, there was a day timeframe in order to close out a project and bring the funds back in. Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Ms. Jeannie Bennett, in-house Tribal Council for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, stated that nobody reached out to the Tribe on a government to government level to request their opinion on a path that would go through tribal lands. She emphasized that the Miccosukee and Seminole Tribes have been here for hundreds of years and that this project would impede on their systems, cultures, and beliefs. Ms. Bennett went on to state that the Tribe was liable for negative effects that take place along the corridor such as crashes, and littering. She stated that a normal citizen should not have the obligation of trying to consult the Tribes as that was not the proper process. Ms. Bennett stated that she did not understand why the Tribe was not consulted to address significant impacts that this project would impede on. She stated that there were Federal and State laws along with Treaties in place that protected the rights of the Tribe. Ms. Bennett added that the project would be another barrier to the flow of water and the ecosystem of the Everglades. She added that the construction of this path would prohibit the Tribes access to many of their lands and that the plan does not comply with current applicable law. Ms. Bennett also stated that the Tribe could not express their opposition enough and that they ask the MPO to remove this project from all plans and maps. She concluded by saying that the Tribe wants to their concerns to be heard and included in MPO projects. Reverend Houston R. Cypress, member of the Otter Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, urged the approval of the resolution to rescind support of the River of Grass Greenway, remove it from all maps, and stop the PD&E process. Rev. Cypress stated that many of his family members were born in the Everglades area on the land that would be impacted by the project. He added that the area was a refuge for his people, and they were obligated to protect that refuge. Rev. Cypress stated that currently the Tribe used the area for the collection of sacred plants to heal bodies, and various spiritual practices (including prayers and spiritual ceremonies). He pointed out that the Tribe was concerned with impacts to the wetlands and wildlife. Rev. Cypress added that the benefits of the Everglades restoration project would affect all of Florida because of the way water unites us. He stated that the Tribe recommends that the money be used elsewhere in urban and suburban areas that needed it most. Ms. Betty Osceola, member of the Panther Clan of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, read from a letter she received from Miami-Dade County which stated that Miami-Dade County had no funds to continue this project. Ms. Osceola stated that the proper process in consulting the Tribe was not followed and that unfortunately the decision fell in the MPO s lap now. She added that the Tribe had an obligation to be good stewards of the land and to protect it. Ms. Osceola stressed that if the proper government to government consultation had occurred many issues could ve been discussed, including the issue of liability. She stated that the Tribe was not opposed to various activities, but had the right to preserve their beliefs and cultures. Ms. Osceola reiterated that only the Miccosukee people could decide what was sacred to them and that it was an injustice to have others makes suggestions meandering around their concerns. She added that there were already 800 miles of existing path that could be used to hike and bike and that the money should be used elsewhere where it was a necessity. Ms. 6 P age

7 Osceola concluded by saying that the master plan was not conclusive and there was no needs assessment done to prove that this was a higher priority need over other areas of safety concern within the County. She urged the MPO to rescind support for the ROGG, to take it off of every map, and to stop the PD&E process. Mr. Michael Frank, member of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, spoke about his historical connection to the Everglades. He stated that the Everglades was now dead and was no longer what it used to be. Mr. Frank gave great detail of what the Everglades used to look like when he was younger and the detriment that has occurred on the land. He urged the MPO Board to rescind their support and put a stop to the ROGG. Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation Mr. Bobbie C. Billie, member of the Council of the Original Miccosukee Simanolee Nation, spoke about his connection to the Everglades. He stated that the Miccosukee Elders had educated him to protect creation for future generations to come. Mr. Billie stated that if people loved this Country they would not destroy it. He emphasized that future generations needed the land to live off of and added that the ROGG was not an actual greenway as it would destroy what was actually green. Commissioner Saunders: Commissioner Taylor: I move that we adopt the resolution in attachment 2 rescinding the ROGG. Rescinding Resolution # , which supported the concept of the ROGG, with direction to staff to remove US-41 East, the ROGG alignment from the Regional Non-Motorized Transportation Network map and reassess its transportation alternatives program, regional pathways priorities including joint regional pathways priorities, regional enhancement priorities, and other pending initiatives that may also require amendment or revision as a result of the MPOs withdrawal of support of the ROGG project. Commissioner Taylor stated that she was advised by the County Attorney that the supporters of the ROGG should be given an opportunity to speak before the Board voted on the motion. The comments heard following the motion are stated below. Supporters of ROGG Mr. Joe Bonness, PAC member, stated that the PD&E would bring about solutions that would minimize impacts to the corridor. He also stated that this corridor was part of the Southwest Coast Connector which was part of a state and national transportation system. Mr. Bonness stated that millions of dollars were spent on the master plan document and there was a lot of good information contained in the document. He also stated that the Tribes were consulted on a lower level through their participation on the steering committee. Mr. Bonness stated that all of Florida was considered ancestral lands and that the PD&E would work through the proper process. He concluded by saying that the alignment should stay on the map and the PD&E should proceed. Dr. Jennifer Veilleux stated that she was not in favor nor opposed to the project and posed some questions to the Board. She expressed her concern that perhaps the MPO Board meeting was the incorrect forum to be speaking on the issue of the ROGG. Dr. Veilleux also stated that she didn t understand why a certain group would continue to push a project even after realizing that it would directly impact a Sovereign Nation s inherent rights. Dr. Maureen Bonness stated that she encourages eco-friendly tourism and that she agrees with protecting the land we have. She went on to state that there was a serious safety concern on US 41 within the Collier County limits. She encouraged the Board to have the PD&E move forward in order to find out if there is a way to increase safety for cyclists without increasing the footprint of the road. Ms. Bonness added that she encouraged using the funds to make the path safer for cyclists. Donald Rupperacht, President of Naples Velo Bicycle Club, stated that he urged the MPO to retain the ROGG in its longrange planning. He went on to state that Naples was a destination for cyclists with an estimated 63,000 people that ride bikes in Collier County. Mr. Rupperacht stated that he is often asked if there is a path from Naples to Miami and he responds by 7 P age

8 telling cyclists that there is but it is unsafe. He concluded by saying that the pathway is needed in order to maintain the safety of cyclists. Dr. Marlene Sassaman stated that the ROGG will contribute to the health of all citizens. She added that bicycling now exceeds golf as a reason why tourists come to Florida. She also stated that gentrification was a way of life. Dr. Sassaman emphasized that where there was a will there would be a way to provide safety to riders while also respecting the rights of the opponents. Ms. Patty Huff, member of the FROGG, stated that they have always respected and encouraged input from all entities. She added that it was her understanding that government to government consultation with the Tribe would occur during the PD&E process not during the the feasibility study. Ms. Huff also stated that in 2010 they reached out to the Miccosukee Tribe by writing letters to the Tribal Chairman and then reached out through telephone. She added that the Tribe had directed her to a representative whom she met face to face with and that the Tribe had representation on the steering committee. Ms. Huff added that the Seminoles invited them to speak at a Tribal meeting, while the Miccosukee Tribe said that they would wait until the final plan was complete before hearing from the proponents. Ms. Huff also stated that both FDOT districts, as well as both MPOs, and both the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes had seats on the steering committee. She concluded by saying that the only way to evaluate the costs and the concerns of the Tribe would be for the PD&E to move forward. Ms. Dayna Fendrick, PAC Chair and member of the FROGG, stated that she is in support of the ROGG and the PD&E study. She stated that she did see a communication flaw with the Tribe however she believed that safety issues should be addressed and that the PD&E study would address those issues as well as cost issues. Finally, she asked how to go about creating a regional path and stated that perhaps the MPO should come up with a mechanism on how to create a truly regional pathway. Commissioner Taylor stated that there were higher priorities in the urban areas of Collier County, and a recreational pathway was not needed at this time. Commissioner Fiala stated that there was a pathway set off of I-75 where people were already riding and walking and asked if riders could use it instead. Mr. Walls stated that since that pathway was out of the right of way of I-75, the state had no jurisdiction over riding in that area and it could be used. Mr. Musico, PAC vice-chair, stated that he had changed his opinion of this project and he was no longer sure if it was viable. He added that US 41 is unsafe, and that perhaps we should look at short term solutions for safety on US 41 and reevaluate a long-term solution for an East to West corridor in the southern part of the state. Commissioner Taylor then asked if there were any others that wanted to speak in favor of the motion on the floor. Those comments are summarized below. Opponents of ROGG Dr. John Dwyer, Stone Crab Alliance, spoke in support of the motion to rescind the ROGG. He stated that it should be removed from the map and that the PD&E study should be stopped. Dr. Dwyer added that Miami-Dade already stated that they will not fund this project as they d rather put the funds towards other projects in the urban areas. He added that there were already ample opportunities for recreation, including over 800 miles of bike paths, boardwalks, camping facilities, parks, etc. Dr. Dwyer stated that the money would be better spent on Everglades Restoration and building pathways in the city areas. He added that this recreational trail would trample on the rights of the indigenous people along the corridor. Commissioner Saunders asked that the vote be called to question. Commissioner Taylor asked that those present that support the previous speaker (Dr. John Dwyer) stand up. Commissioner Taylor: Let the record show that most of the people in the room are standing up supporting rescinding. 8 P age

9 Commissioner McDaniel stated that he was concerned about the process and asked the County Attorney whether it was procedurally okay to go ahead and take the vote without having heard the other speakers, and perhaps hear the speakers afterwards. Jeff Klatzkow, Collier County Attorney, stated that it was important to hear from the supporters and he believed that they have heard from those folks. Patty Whitehead, member of the Lee County CAC, spoke in opposition of the project. She stated that the money would be better utilized within urban areas. She added that the project went through sovereign lands and that she was in support of the motion on the floor. Vice-Mayor Penniman called the vote to question and Commissioner Taylor asked for a roll call vote at this point. Brandy Otero called the roll. Commissioner Taylor: Commissioner McDaniel: Commissioner Saunders: Commissioner Fiala: Vice-Mayor Penniman: Commissioner Taylor: I move that we withdraw support for the PD&E study and ask FDOT to give us a minimum amount of time to have the MPO Board discuss how the funds should be reallocated. A short break was taken. Upon return to the agenda the Board took up item 6.B. the FDOT update. B. FDOT Ms. Reina introduced David Agancinski, District One Bike/Ped Coordinator, and Victoria Peters, Collier County Liaison. Ms. Peters stated that under the request of Commissioner Fiala there was a new project for overhead road lighting on US 41 from 951 to Greenway that would begin in Mr. Walls stated that the project would be design-build meaning that construction would begin much quicker. Commissioner Fiala asked if the speed limit would be changing as well. Ms. Peters responded by stating that FDOT would revisit another speed study when season starts next year. She added that the previous speed study did not warrant a change in speed limit. Commissioner McDaniel asked if the lighting would be Light Emitting Diode (LED) and would utilize the newest technology. Mr. Walls responded that as policy FDOT only looks at LED lighting now. 9 P age

10 None. C. MPO Executive Director Update 7. Committee Chair Reports Ms. Otero stated that in the interest of time the committee chair reports could be skipped as the information was included in the Executive Summaries. 8. Regular Board Action None. 9. Regular Board Action (No Roll Call) C. Approval of Amendment to the Public Involvement Plan (PIP) Commissioner McDaniel: I move to approve. Commissioner Fiala stated that she would still like to see administrative modifications brought forward to the Board even though they don t need approval. Ms. McLaughlin stated that administrative modifications would come before the Board as a report on a regular basis. Vice-Mayor Penniman asked when the PIP would be looked at again. Ms. Otero stated that staff was working on a full-blown amendment to the document to include some recommendations from FHWA. Ms. McLaughlin added that she would also be including a Tribal Consultation policy in the next amendment which would possibly begin in the Spring. She stated that staff could bring this back at the March meeting for further discussion as to what the Board would like in the next amendment to the PIP. D. Approval of Temporary Suspension of 40/40/20 Split of SU Funds There was one public speaker for this item, the comment is summarized below. Mr. Musico read into the record an from Joe Batte, another PAC member, who stated that he was opposed to the suspension of the 40/40/20 Split. Mr. Musico went on to give his own opinion stating that this has been done previously and the funds never made their way back to the PAC. He added that the PAC was adamantly opposed for that reason. He went on to state that he believed there was a larger problem at hand, that being that high cost projects are coming forward and there might need to be a threshold amount for how large in cost a project can be. Mr. Musico suggested a one-time cash infusion to get some larger projects completed. Ms. McLaughlin stated that her position was that 40/40/20 split was a programming target to hit over the five-year period of the TIP, but that there should be fluidity in how the funds are split each year. She stated that the PAC also had some larger projects coming forward so this would ultimately be beneficial for all. Mr. Musico added that if projects are getting so large that they cannot be funded in through the 40/40/20 split then perhaps the MPO should look into increasing the amount that goes into the box funds, and other sources of funding. Ms. Trinity Scott stated that it is a struggle to get bridges done through the 40/40/20 split. She stated that the Board should consider doing 100 percent each year towards to each of the three (bridges, pathways, and CMS). Ms. Scott also stated that breaking projects into smaller pieces creates a higher administrative cost. Commissioner Fiala asked about Collier County s fair share, and whether those funds can come back to the MPO. 10 P age

11 Mr. Walls stated that the department had reviewed this a few years ago, and reminded the Board that the district has the discretion on how to use the funds and they try their best to balance it. He stated that with time the fair share issue should get better and added that Collier County doesn t have many state roads making it hard to use all of the funds. However, the department would work with Collier in order to make it better. Commissioner Saunders stated that this was a question of his in the past and that the department should look at SR 82 and SR 29 as those were two state roads with high safety priorities. Commissioner McDaniel stated that he was flabbergasted at the cost associated with the construction of some of the MPOs projects. He stated that the Board would regularly review the process to systematically reduce the expenses. Commissioner Taylor: Vice-Mayor Penniman: I move to approve the temporary suspension of the 40/40/20 SU split, and direct the Executive Director to bring back a 100 percent split option for discussion at the next meeting. E. Approval of Joint Resolution Approving TRIP Priorities Ms. Otero explained what TRIP was and gave a brief background of this item. She explained that in the past FDOT would accept meeting minutes as sufficient backup for the approval of TRIP priorities; however, they were now requiring resolutions. Ms. Otero stated that the list of projects had already been approved in January of 2015 by both Lee and Collier MPOs. She stated that there would be an opportunity in the near future to address new TRIP priority projects. Vice-Mayor Penniman: I move to approve. Commissioner McDaniel stated that he was concerned that this list of projects only included one project that was truly regional and most of the others were within the individual County limits. He also stated his concern with the meeting schedule being that the joint meeting wasn t until the fall and TRIP priorities would be discussed in the spring. Ms. Otero stated that each MPOs Executive Directors would coordinate to come up with a list and it bring it forward to the MPOs individually for discussion before their joint meeting. F. Authorization to Develop a List of Projects for Potential Federal Stimulus Bill Commissioner Taylor: Commissioner Fiala: I move to authorize staff to develop a list of projects and come back to the MPO for discussion. 10. Presentations (May Require Board Action) A. MPO Advisory Council, Carl Mikyska, Director Mr. Mikyska spoke about the MPO Collaboration and Planning Area Reform. He stated that the new rule making would be troublesome to Florida as it would force MPOs to merge. Mr. Mikyska stated that the MPOs would be looking to go to congress for a repeal of the rulemaking. He also announced the MPOAC institute giving dates and information for the event. 11 P age

12 11. Member Comments None. 12. Distribution Items A. Updated 2017 MPO Meeting Schedule 13. Next Meeting Date: Regular Meeting March 10, a.m. at Board of County Commissioners Chambers 14. Adjournment With no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m. 12 P age

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