SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION. Policy Board Meetjng. Monday, October 25, :00 A.M. Vineland City Hall, 1 st Floor Caucus Room

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1 SOUTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING ORGANIZATION Policy Board Meetjng Monday, October 25, :00 A.M. Vineland City Hall, 1 st Floor Caucus Room The meeting was called to order at 11 :00 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 October 19, 2010 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 (By Phone) Frank Sutton, Atlantic County (By Phone) Louis Magazzu, Cumberland County (Not Present) Bruce Bobbitt, Salem County (By Phone) Lorenzo Langford, Atlantic City (By Phone) Jeffrey Ridgway, Pittsgrove Township (Not Present) Leonard Desiderio, Sea Isle City (Not Present) Robert Romano, City of Vineland Thomas W ospil, NJDOT (By Phone) Dennis Martin, NJ Transit Samuel Donelson, SJTA (By Phone) Also in attendance: Robert Brewer, Cumberland County Kathleen Hicks, City of Vineland Brian Myers, City of Vineland Johanna Jones, Governor's Authorities Unit (By Phone) Patty Leech, FHW A (By Phone) Capt. John Lauria, Vineland Police Department Sgt. C. Fulcher, Vineland Police Department Timothy Chelius, SJTPO David Heller, SJTPO Moruca LoGuidice, SJTPO John Petersack, SJTPO (By Phone) William Schiavi, SJTPO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Chelius stated that all updates were included in Board packets.

2 SOUTH JERSEY TRAFFIC SAFETY ALLIANCE Executive Director Che1ius stated that besides the summary sheet that was included in Board packets, he wished to remind everyone of the SJTSA Awards Luncheon to be held on October 27 at the Centerton Country Club. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 12, 2010 ' On Motion by Vice Chainnan Sutton and seconded by Freeholder Bobbitt, the minutes of August 12, 2010 were approved by roll call vote with an abstention from Samuel Donelson. NEW BUSINESS 1. Resolution : Approving the SJTPO FY STP-SJ Local Lead Program On Motion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Vice Chairman Sutton, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Che1ius reviewed the FY 2011 Local Lead summary list noting that it includes approximately $10 million in projects. Mr. Chelius explained that there is a change to the list - the County is interested in replacing the Lincoln Avenue Resurfacing project ($600,000) with the Main Road Resurfacing (Chestnut Avenue to Maple Avenue). He further explained that the funding will not change, and the project still remains in Vineland. On question by Mayor Langford, Mr. Chelius summarized the other. projects that make up the $10 million in Local Lead funding. Thomas Wospil commented that NJDOT appreciates the extra effort SJTPO applied in adjusting the funding which was slightly over $10 million. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. 2. Resolution : Approving an Amendment to the FY Transportation Improvement Program to Add Two Local Safety Projects On Motion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Mayor Romano, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius explained that two signalization projects are ready in Cumberland County; Wheat Road & East Avenue, and West Avenue and Oak Road. These projects total $335,000, which will leave $665,000 for the Local Safety Program in FY With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. 3. Resolution : Approving FY 2011 SJTPO Local CMAQ Program Projects On Motion by Mayor Langford and seconded by Vice Chairman Sutton, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius reviewed the list of CMAQ projects emphasizing that it was very competitive. He noted that there is $1.9 Million for local projects that would improve air quality and reduce congestion. Projects include $550,000 for fiber optic cable installation in Atlantic City, and $300,000 for a natural gas refuse collection vehicle for the Atlantic County Utilities Authority. Both projects are sponsored by first-time participants in the program, and the projects are deliverable. Mr. Chelius also reported that the City of Vineland will be receiving $250,000 for hybrid vehicles for the Police Department, and that there is a possibility of increasing the CMAQ allocation in the future, if projects continue to be successful and delivered. Mayor Romano stated that the City of Vineland appreciates the offer and that the vehicles will be useful to the City since most of their vehicle purchase

3 was cut from their budget. Mr. Che1ius noted that Atlantic City also provided separate funding to support the fiber optic cable project, which helped with the purchase. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. 4. Resolution : Approving an Amendment to the SJTPO FY Unified Planning Work Program to Move $117,711 from Task 11-12/406 Household Travel Survey to Task 11-12/408 FY 2011 and FY 2012 South Jersey JModel Development On Motion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Vice Chairman Sutton, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius explained that since bids came in extremely high for the Household Travel Survey project, funding will be available to fully fund the South Jersey Travel Demand ModeL The SJTDM project is needed to do the work that SJTPO is tasked to do by the Federal Highway Administration. He also commended SJTPO staff for finding a way to work with DVRPC in FY 2014 when they conduct their Household Travel Demand proj ect. This will be a less costly and more efficient product for SJTPO. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. 5. Resolution : Approving an Amendment to the SJTPO FY Unified Planning Work Program to Move Funding from Task 11-12/405 Western SJTPO Corridor Access Management Plan to Task 11-12/404 SJTPO Asset Management Data Collection for Cumberland and Salem Counties On Motion by Vice Chairman Sutton and seconded by Samuel Donelson, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius explained that SJTPO funded Asset Management Data Collection projects for both Atlantic County and the City of Vineland, stating that both are satisfied and agree that it is a valuable tool Since there is a two year funding source in the current UPWP, both Cumberland and Salem Counties can be contracted. Mr. Chelius also stated that $75,000 will be moved from a planning study to help support the Asset Management Data Collection for Cumberland and Salem due to Cumberland having the highest amount of road mileage in the region. WilHam Schiavi is planning to get the RFP Notices out shortly with a consultant selection recommendation at the January meeting. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. Mayor Langford stated that he would be leaving the conference call due to another meeting, but thanked everyone for supporting the Atlantic City project. 6. Resolution : Approving an Amendment to the FY Unified Planning Work Program to Incorporate $235,669 in FY 2009 Closeout Funding for New Positions, Planning for the Ocean Drive Bridge Improvement Project, and Additional Air Quality Analysis On ~Iotion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Vice Chairman Sutton, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius explained that Johanna Jones recently informed him that the Governor's Office is requesting a deferral of the staffing portion of the resolution until the next meeting so that they can work with the stakeholders a bit more and have everyone on board. Mr. Chelius stated that the resolution will be revised to only reflect the Ocean Drive Bridge Improvement Project and additional Air Quality Analysis. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote, with Mr. W ospil adding as long as the staffing portion is not acted on at this time.

4 7. Resolution : Approving Consultant Selection for FY Road Safety Assessment Project Development On Motion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Vice Chairman Sutton, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius reported that the consultant selection committee recolnmends Orth Rodgers & Associates, who were contracted to do several past road safety projects. The competition was very close, with 8 proposals received. Orth Rodgers came in with a total contract amount of $80,000 for two years worth of work, with a 16% DBE allocation. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. 8. Resolution : Approving Consultant Selection for the 2040 Demographic Forecasts On Motion by Samuel Donelson and seconded by Vice Chairman Sutton, Resolution was opened for. discussion. Executive Director Chelius explained that the initial selection, Rutgers University, was not able to accommodate the provisions of the SJTPO contract, therefore, the second bid of Atlantic Cape Community College was recommended. Mr. CheUus commented that ACCC has done a previous study for SJTPO and did a good job. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. 9. Resolution : Approving the Executive Director's Recommendation for Filling the Vacant Transportation Planner Position On Motion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Samuel Donelson, Resolution was opened for discussion. Executive Director Chelius explained that the candidate of interest to fill the vacant position is an accomplished, experienced engineer and planner with a Professional Engineers License, and is a woman who is a resident of the SJTPO region. Mr. Chelius explained that there is a new protocol in hiring an employee, in that SJTA has stated that all SJTPO personnel actions must be approved by their board. Samuel Donelson stated that the next SJTA meeting is November with approximately an additional month for Governor's Veto Period, which would bring full approval by mid-december. With no further comment, Resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote. NJ TRANSIT UPDATES Dennis Martin., Customer Resources reported that the ACRL Operational Study is on hold pending TTF funding resolution. Construction is advancing on the Pennsauken Transfer Station for the ACRL with construction expected to begin next year with a completion of approximately one to two years. NJDOT UPDATES Thomas W ospil commented that the Department appreciates the cooperation from SJTPO and their subregions in getting all the FY 2010 funding obligated in a timely manner. He further commented that if was a very successful year, and that the FY 2011 year is underway. PUBLIC COMMENT No comments were made.

5 BOARD COMMENT Chainnan Beyel stated that in case of a canceled November meeting, the Nominating Committee consisting of the four county representatives will meet prior to the January meeting to discuss the proposed officers for Samuel Donelson commented that he looks forward to participating with the SJTPO Policy Board and that he has known Mr. Chelius for quite some time and knows that he runs a good organization. ADJOURNMENT On Motion by Freeholder Bobbitt and seconded by Vice Chainnan Sutton, the meeting was adjourned at 11 :27 a.m. Approved Minutes Certified Correct: Monica LoG"Liidice for I Bruce Bobbitt, Secretary/Treasurer