MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Clermont Community Center 620 W. Montrose Street Clermont, FL 34711

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1 MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Clermont Community Center 620 W. Montrose Street Clermont, FL Members Present: Representing: Commissioner Sean Parks (Chairman) Commissioner Leslie Campione (1st Vice-Chairman) Commissioner Welton Cadwell Commissioner Don Burgess Sumter County BCC Commissioner Don Hahnfeldt Sumter County BCC Mayor Pro-Tem Ray Goodgame (Chairman-Elect) City of Clermont Commissioner Kress Muenzmay City of Eustis Commissioner Jim Richards (Immediate Past Chairman) Town of Lady Lake Commissioner David Knowles City of Leesburg Mayor Pat Kelley City of Minneola Councilmember Ryan Donovan City of Mount Dora Councilmember Norman Hope (2nd Vice-Chairman) City of Tavares Commissioner Sharon Kelly City of Fruitland Park* Council Member Evelyn Wilson (Lake/At-Large Representative) City of Groveland Mayor Tony Rosado City of Mascotte* Council Vice-President Joe Wynkoop Town of Montverde* Vice-Mayor Warren Maddox City of Bushnell* Commissioner Paul Remis City of Webster* Mayor Ed Wolf (Sumter/At-Large Representative) City of Wildwood Board Member Bill Mathias Lake County Schools** Members Absent: Commissioner Tim Sullivan Commissioner Jimmy Conner Mayor Judy Tice Councilor David Nebel Council President Eric Olson Council President Richard Huff Pete Petree Board Member Kenneth Jones Representing: Town of Astatula* Town of Howey-in-the-Hills* City of Umatilla* City of Coleman* Florida Central Railroad** Sumter County Schools** *Denotes non-voting members **Denotes ex-officio, non-voting members Staff: T. J. Fish MPO Executive Director Sue Goldfuss MPO Executive Assistant Erin Hartigan Assistant MPO Attorney

2 Page 2 of 7 Call to Order/Invocation/Pledge of Allegiance/Notice/Roll Call/Chairman s Announcements The meeting of the Lake~Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) was called to order at 4 p.m. by Chairman Sean Parks. Commissioner Burgess gave the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Staff announced that the meeting was properly noticed. The roll was called, at which time it was noted that a quorum was present (13 voting members present at roll call). Chairman Parks welcomed and acknowledged the 2014 At-Large Voting Members, both of whom attended Friday s Executive Committee meeting: Council Member Evelyn Wilson, City of Groveland for Lake County small municipalities and Mayor Ed Wolf, City of Wildwood for Sumter County small municipalities. He also welcomed Mayor Pat Kelley, newly appointed member for the City of Minneola. Chairman-Elect Ray Goodgame welcomed all present to the new facility that the City of Clermont is very proud to have across from city hall. I. AGENDA UPDATE None At this time Mr. Fish reviewed items in the board member folders II. III. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT None CONSENT AGENDA Tab 1 On a motion by Commissioner Cadwell, seconded by Commissioner Burgess and carried by a vote of 13-0, the Lake~Sumter MPO approved Items A through D of the Consent Agenda, as follows: A. Minutes for the October 23, 2013 regular meeting B. Resolution Amending the Bylaws C. Interlocal Agreement with Sumter County for Pavement Management Services D. FY 2013/14 Budget Amendment with Adjustments to Beginning Fund Balances, non- Federal Fund Accounts IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Tab 2 MPO Committee Reports A. Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) B. Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Chairman Steve Ferrell reported the CAC had new members appointed and acknowledged it is an active committee.

3 Page 3 of 7 C. Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) Chairman Ryan Donovan reported the BPAC approved all items. Commissioner Knowles arrived at this time. D. Lake County Transportation Disadvantaged Coordinating Board (TDCB) E. Sumter County TDCB F. LakeXpress Task Force now known as Public Transportation Task Force Meeting will be scheduled in March as new task force. G. East Lake Task Force Meeting will be scheduled in February. H. South Lake Task Force The next meeting is scheduled Feb 6, and Chairman Parks will report at next governing board meeting. I. Northwest Lake Task Force No meeting scheduled at this time. J. 470 Corridor Task Force No meeting scheduled at this time. K. Executive Committee Chairman Parks stated that the Executive Committee recommended all items to come before the Governing Board for action or discussion. V. ACTION ITEMS Tab 3 Resolution Amending FY 2018/ /35 List of Priority Projects Mr. Fish explained the LOPP process and the specific amendment. He referred to the map in the agenda packet, and explained the unusual situation with the SR 435 ramp and the effects to the Mount Plymouth area once the Wekiva Parkway is completed. He would like FDOT to look at the traffic projections and traffic patterns for CR 435 since there are no plans to improve capacity. It was acknowledged that Orange County is aware and committed to do their part. On a motion by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Campione and carried by a vote of 14-0, the Lake~Sumter MPO approved Resolution Amending FY 2018/ /35 List of Priority Projects.

4 Page 4 of 7 Tab 4 Resolution Adopting 2010 Urban Area Boundary & Federal Functional Classification Maps Mr. Fish explained the process since the 2010 Census, and that the Technical Advisory Committee has been reviewing the maps for several months. MPO staff and the committees are comfortable that the maps are accurate. carried by a vote of 14-0, the Lake~Sumter MPO approved Resolution Adopting the 2010 Urban Area Boundary & Federal Functional Classification Maps. Tab Legislative Positions and Priorities Mr. Fish stated the document has not had any recommended changes since the draft was approved in October. He further explained that some of the priorities on the Central Florida MPO Alliance are not on the Lake~Sumter MPO s list, and that we are monitoring Senate Bill 230 regarding the renaming of the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority to the Central Florida Expressway System. Representative Metz has shared language regarding the bill for hazardous walking conditions. Brief discussion, led by Mayor Pro-Tem Goodgame, regarding red light cameras in Clermont and that the concentration was to be on red light runners only and not the right turns on red. carried by a vote of 14-0, the Lake~Sumter MPO approved the 2014 Legislative Positions and Priorities. Tab 6 Acceptance of 2013 Transportation Management System Annual Report Mr. Fish presented the annual report and explained the different color roads as well as the crash data. He further advised what the MPO does including traffic counts, development reviews and comp plan assistance. Discussion ensued regarding US 441 through Lady Lake; the road colors changing once the Minneola Turnpike Interchange is open; and that some crash reports are from GPS coordinates and some are actual locations. carried by a vote of -0, the Lake~Sumter MPO accepted the 2013 Transportation Management System Annual Report. Tab 7 Draft FY 2014/15 Transportation Management System Budget Mr. Fish reported that the Technical Advisory Committee and the Executive Committee recommended approval and that it is not a heavily staffed system. As long as the TAC was in agreement and had no questions or concerns, that it did not need to be brought back again. He stated that this will be disseminated to all counties and municipalities as a final budget to allow each local government to incorporate the new budget amounts for the next fiscal year. carried by a vote of -0, the Lake~Sumter MPO approved the Draft FY 2014/15 Transportation Management System Budget.

5 Page 5 of 7 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS Tab 8 FY 2014/ /16 Unified Planning Work Program Mr. Fish gave a brief explanation of the new two-year required UPWP, which includes all the tasks that the MPO does or plans to do including transportation studies. The draft will be on the agenda for approval in February with the final document presented in April. Tab 9 Project Updates Rail Initiatives Mr. Fish gave a brief update on the upgrade of the tracks. He stated that the alternatives analysis is focusing on three potential modes; commuter rail, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and express bus. Commuter rail and express bus are the two modes that are most feasible. FDOT is looking at the PD&E study with a 2015/16 target date and they are looking for comments from any of the stakeholders. Lake-Orange Parkway and Wellness Way Sector Plan - Mr. Fish stated that we are working with FDOT and Turnpike Enterprise to move the toll feasibility study and the PD&E study forward. Discussion ensued regarding the sector plan, and Mr. Fish will be discussing at the next South Lake Task Force meeting. Sumter County Interchanges C-468 and CR Mr. Fish reported that this project will be moving very soon after the widening of C-468. Minneola Interchange Mr. Fish stated that right-of-way negotiations with the property owners are needed to move this project forward. Trails Mr. Fish advised that the Central Florida MPO Alliance, as part of the Jan 10 agenda, received an update on the pieces of the Coast-to-Coast Trail that have been advanced thanks to the changes in the FDOT Work Program. He also said that we will continue to work with all partners to close the gaps. VII. REPORTS A. Transportation Agency Reports 1. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) 2. Florida Dept. of Transportation (FDOT) Ms. Vickie Wyche, MPO Liaison, District 5, reported that she had no further update; however, she clarified that the public hearing for SR 44 is scheduled Feb 27 at the Mount Dora Community Building from 5-7 pm. It had been in the local newspapers with the incorrect date, to which the public had shown up. 3. Florida Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) 4. Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority (OOCEA)

6 Page 6 of 7 5. Lake County Public Works Report Mr. Jim Stivender, Lake County Public Works Director, gave a brief update. Sumter County Public Works Report Mr. Scott Cottrell, Sumter County Public Works Director, briefed the board on the update in their folders. 6. Lake County Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC) Written report is in board folders. Sumter County CTC Written report is in board folders. B. Northwest Orange East Lake Regional Group Elected officials met Jan 10 at Apopka City Hall. Main topic on the agenda was the Wekiva Trail for both Lake and Orange Counties. C. West Orange South Lake Transportation & Economic Development Task Force Jan 15 meeting was cancelled, and Chairman Parks stated that more than likely there will not be a meeting until there is more information on the Sector Plan. D. Central Florida MPO Alliance (CFMPOA) Alliance met Jan 10 at MetroPlan Orlando and approved legislative priorities. Mr. Fish had given a presentation on the Coast to Coast trails. Brief discussion regarding the presentation that was given regarding the space ports. E. MPO Advisory Council (MPOAC) Next meeting is scheduled tomorrow in Orlando, and Chairman Parks will report at the next governing board meeting. F. Association of MPOs (AMPO) and National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) Mr. Fish reported that he is continuing to monitor the federal transportation bill. G. Lake-Sumter MPO Staff Report Mr. Fish advised that there will be an MPO workshop scheduled in March for new members and that a Save the Date will be ed. H. MPO Governing Board Reports Commissioner Muenzmay advised that as he flies over the state, he notices that there is a great amount of undeveloped land and that there is still plenty of room for growth in Florida. Commissioner Burgess announced the Designation Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Dade Battlefield on Saturday, Jan 25.

7 Page 7 of 7 Commissioner Parks announced that he is looking forward to Chairing the MPO for 2014 and that he is here to serve. VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be brought to the attention of the Lake-Sumter Metropolitan Planning Organization, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the MPO Governing Board will be February 26, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Lake~Sumter MPO, 1616 South 14 th Street, Leesburg, Florida. Sean Parks, Chairman