COLLIER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) BOARD MEETING

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1 COLLIER METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MPO) BOARD MEETING Board of County Commissioners Chambers 3299 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples 9:00 a.m. October 13, 2017 Meeting Minutes 1. Call to Order Commissioner Taylor called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. She stated that Mayor Grimm, Everglades City Mayor, was present and that she d like him to speak. 2. Roll Call Ms. Otero, MPO Senior Planner, called the roll and confirmed that a quorum was present. Members Present Commissioner Penny Taylor, Collier County BCC District 4, Chair Commissioner William L. McDaniel, Jr., Collier County BCC District 5, Vice-Chair Commissioner Andy Solis, Collier County BCC District 2 Councilman Reg Buxton, City of Naples Councilman Joe Batte, City of Marco Island Commissioner Donna Fiala, Collier County BCC District 1 Commissioner Burt Saunders, Collier County BCC District 3 Vice-Mayor Linda Penniman, City of Naples Councilwoman Elaine Middelstaedt, City of Everglades City MPO Staff Anne McLaughlin, MPO Executive Director Brandy Otero, MPO Senior Planner Eric Ortman, MPO Senior Planner Gabrielle Gonzalez, MPO Administrative Secretary FDOT Steve Walls Victoria Peters Zach Burch Sarah Catala Others Present Joe Bonness, PAC Gary Shirk, CAC Trinity Scott, Collier County Transportation Planning Scott Teach, Deputy County Attorney Thaddeus Cohen, Collier County Growth Management Department Head Reggie Wilson, FL Department of Health

2 Wally Blain, Tindale Oliver Patt Udder, Collier Enterprises Howie Grimm, Mayor of Everglades City Michael Cox, Collier County Gov. Marlene Sherman, citizen 3. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Fiala led the Pledge of Allegiance. After the pledge of allegiance Mayor Grimm reported on the status of Everglades City after the passing of Hurricane Irma. He thanked Collier County for their help in the restoration process. He stated that Everglades City and Collier County have been working very well together to get everything restored. Mayor Grimm added that though many homes were still under water, businesses were starting to open back up. He added that Everglades City had an updated website and new Facebook page and that the City was ready and open for business. Ms. McLaughlin, MPO Executive Director, introduced Councilwoman Middelstaedt as the new representative for Everglades City. 4. Approval of Agenda, Previous Minutes, and Consent Items 1. June 9, 2017 MPO Board Meeting Minutes 2. Re-appointment of a member to the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) for Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) 3. Ratification of an Amendment to the 2017 Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan Minor Update Vice-Mayor Penniman: 5. Public Comments for Items not on the Agenda Ms. McLaughlin stated that there were two speakers; their comments are summarized below: Ms. Scott, Collier County Transportation Planning Manager, updated the Board on the status of a TIGER grant application being submitted by the County. She stated that last year the County put in three applications and though none of the applications were chosen for funding, one was listed as highly recommended out of 585 total applications submitted. Ms. Scott stated that after last years process, County staff debriefed with USDOT and discussed what could be improved and done differently in the application process. Ms. Scott briefed the MPO Board on the history of the project, stating that the project came from an MPO study in Immokalee. The project would cover part of Immokalee and would include drainage improvements, bus shelters, transfer sites, lighting, and more. She added that they have already received 25 letters of support from various partners including the MPO and stated that they would be submitting the application that day. Ms. Scott explained that

3 should they d find out the status in April 2018 and should funds be awarded, they d need to be spent by Ms. Scott thanked the MPO for their support and cooperation. Commissioner McDaniel asked if there was anything else Board members could do, perhaps by assisting in additional letters of support. Ms. Scott responded that she has already engaged the new lobbying firm that was hired by the County to help in getting letters of support. She added that she was waiting on one more letter from FDOT. Mr. Walls, FDOT, stated that he d touch base with Secretary Nandam to expedite that letter from FDOT. Commissioner McDaniel asked Ms. Scott to provide him a draft letter so that he could contact several congressman and Senator Rubio for their support. Ms. Marlene Sherman, member of the public, stated that she d like to see the landscaping project on Davis Blvd/SR 84 go forward. Ms. Sherman stated that the landscaping project was planned to be implemented by FY 2017/18 and 2017 was already coming to a close. She stated that she hoped this area would not be forgotten. Commissioner Fiala asked for an update on the progression of that project. Ms. McLaughlin stated that FDOT was working with Collier County to implement the landscaping project. She added that she d look into this further and report back to the Board at their next meeting. 6. Agency Updates A. FDOT Ms. Victoria Peters, FDOT District 1 Liaison, stated that FDOT was putting out the FY Draft Tentative Work Program for an e-public hearing beginning October She added that this year MPO staff and herself would be going out to the CAT transfer station and farmer s market at the Collier County Government Center to present the Draft Tentative Work Program and take public comments on Friday October 20 th. Commissioner Saunders asked if there was any further information on whether Collier County was now receiving their fair share of funding, or at least closer to 80%. Mr. Walls responded that the funds were increased to the 90 plus percentile. He added that he would run the report again and provide that to Ms. McLaughlin to forward to all Board members. He restated that currently, and for the next five years, Collier is at the percentile that it should be. Commissioner Saunders thanked FDOT and the MPO for their continued efforts in this. Vice-Mayor Penniman asked how FDOT would be getting the word out for the public engagement portion of the Work Program release. Ms. Peters stated that the document would be posted online for the e-public hearing and that there will be in person dates throughout the district for each individual MPO. Mr. Walls added that public notices are sent out to media outlets and news press. Commissioner McDaniel asked FDOT to send an with all pertinent information so that he can disseminate through his newsletter. Mr. Walls stated that Ms. Peters will provide that information to Ms. McLaughlin for her to distribute to Board members. Commissioner Taylor announced that Mr. Walls would be leaving FDOT. Mr. Walls stated that he has taken a position with the Indiana DOT to be closer to family. He added that he didn t see any changes coming within FDOT as the current Secretary would continue to pursue the vision of the Department. Commissioner Taylor stated that it has been a pleasure to work with Mr. Walls as he is always been professional and prompt with responses.

4 B. MPO Executive Director Ms. McLaughlin stated that the MPO is going through a transition to become paperless. She stated that the MPO had begun the transition to the County s Minute Traq system for all agenda packets. Ms. McLaughlin stated that this system has the potential to improve the MPOs business and create readily available searches for the public. Ms. McLaughlin thanked Michael Cox for his continued work and coaching of the MPO staff through this transition. She added that the MPO would still be providing paper copies for any Board member that requests it. Vice-Mayor Penniman asked if this system was outsourced and whether the city could adopt this platform as well. Ms. McLaughlin responded that this was a platform adopted by the County. She added that users could insert notes on their screens and that the public has access to PDF versions. She stated that perhaps we can talk with City staff about extending this software. Vice-Mayor Penniman stated that she would speak with Mr. Cox about this further. 7. Committee Chair Reports A. CAC Mr. Shirk read from the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) chair report. He discussed all items brought before the committee and actions taken at the meeting. He also discussed items brought before the Joint Lee/Collier CAC meeting; stating that there was no quorum present to vote on items but a consensus was reached. The full committee chair report can be made available to anyone who requests it. Commissioner Fiala expressed concern with the fact that the CAC did not attain a quorum. Mr. Shirk stated that he was unsure why there had not been a quorum at the joint CAC meeting; that the Collier CAC had had an issue with attaining a quorum but that he believed the issue was resolved. Vice-Mayor Penniman asked how many vacancies were on the CAC. Ms. McLaughlin stated that there were quite a few vacancies, making it difficult to achieve a quorum. She stated that Lee MPO s CAC did achieve a quorum, and that they have adjusted the number of members that it takes to achieve a quorum. Ms. McLaughlin stated that this would come up in the revisions to the bylaws. She also stated that she was pulling out the stops to recruit members for available positions. Vice-mayor Penniman asked Ms. McLaughlin to send her committee meeting information so that she can actively recruit for vacancies in the City of Naples. Ms. McLaughlin stated that she would send out the meeting schedule, bylaws, and the MPOs orientation Power Point to all Board members. Commissioner McDaniel stated that he d like to see an item brought back to discuss the restructuring of advisory committees, specifically combining committees. Ms. McLaughlin stated that there would be an opportunity to speak about that later on in the agenda. She added that she d proposed a more modest reform but that further innovation was welcomed and the Board can consider any and all changes. McLaughlin briefed the committee on a presentation given by Polk TPO on how they ve developed and advisor network of 260 members over a period of years. She added that this was a more proactive public involvement process. What the Polk TPO offers those members are quarterly meetings on a set topic and members self-select which meeting to attend and provide comments on the topic presented. Those comments then go into the record and provide assistance for the work that staff does. She explained that the Polk TPO dissolved their CAC and PAC however, it took them several years to transition the current form. There was a brief discussion amongst Board members concerning this sort of innovation and whether it d affect sunshine laws and/or statutes. Ms. McLaughlin addressed the statute concern stating that the MPO was required

5 to have public involvement, generally done through a citizens advisory committee. She added that FDOT and FHWA will consider other ways of addressing public involvement and they both had signed off on Polk s Advisor Network; even giving Polk a best practice recognition for this. B. TAC Ms. McLaughlin read from the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) chair report, discussing all items brought before the committee and actions taken at the meeting. She added one important note; in their endorsement of the Congestion Management Process (CMP) they also endorsed adding complete streets as a strategy on all transportation projects including access management and roadway capacity; and that complete streets should consider all modes including freight and transit. Ms. McLaughlin also discussed items brought before the Joint Lee/Collier TAC meeting; stating that there was no quorum present to vote on items but a consensus was taken. The full committee chair report can be made available to anyone who requests it. C. PAC Mr. Joe Bonness read from the Pathways Advisory Committee (PAC) chair report, discussing all items brought before the committee and actions taken at the meeting. He also discussed items brought before the Joint Lee/Collier PAC meeting; stating that there was no quorum present to vote on items but a consensus was taken. The full committee chair report can be made available to anyone who requests it. Commissioner Fiala asked whether the PAC still discusses sidewalk issues such as completing sidewalks that end abruptly. Mr. Bonness stated that the committee had pushed forward larger projects first but that they have been addressing such projects, specifically in the City of Naples, to fill in gaps in sidewalks. Commissioner McDaniel stated that the ratification to the Non-Motorized Transportation Network included many segments in the rural areas of Collier County. He asked if this was the beginning of the process to delineate a non-motorized transportation network for when road improvements come along in those areas. Mr. Bonness responded, stating that this was how we can get the biggest bang for the buck by including it when road improvements are done. He added that the PAC has had the discussion with the County to be able to keep the right of ways wide enough to be able to add these facilities. Commissioner Solis asked for an update on Lee County s efforts to pursue the rails to trails program. He stated that should Lee County go through with this it would be a dead-end piece of rail if we did not continue it. Ms. McLaughlin stated that the MPO should be looking at all options for the update of the CPP. Ms. Scott stated that Lee MPO completed a rails feasibility study to look at the entire corridor down through Collier County in order to preserve the corridor for some sort of multimodal project. She added that they ve been trying to get FDOT on board and have looked into buying the right-of-way. Ms. Scott stated that the MPOs are working together on this. Commissioner Fiala asked about older neighborhoods that need to retrofit their sidewalks. Mr. Bonness stated that this was the most difficult task to take on as many retrofitting projects had a lack of right of way and drainage issues. Commissioner Taylor asked for an update on the Rich King Memorial Greenway. Ms. Scott stated that it is noted in the Comprehensive Pathways Plan as a regional pathway which opens it up to additional types of funding. She stated that in the past the MPO was focused on the River of Grass but now that it is finished she would switch gears to focus on the Rich King Greenway.

6 D. CMS/ITS Ms. McLaughlin read from Congestion Management System committee chair report. She discussed all items brought before the committee and actions taken at the meeting. The full committee chair report can be made available to anyone who requests it. E. LCB Commissioner Fiala read from the Local Coordinating Board (LCB) chair report. She discussed all items brought before the LCB and actions taken at the meeting. The full chair report can be made available to anyone who requests it. 8. Regular Board Action (Roll Call Required) 1. Approval of Roll Forward Amendment to the FY Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Mr. Ortman briefed the committee on the background of Roll Forward amendments. He stated that two projects were included in this year s roll forward report; both being preliminary engineering for resurfacing projects, each in the amount of $10,000. He added that there was a 21-day public comment period and that no comments were received. Commissioner Solis: Ms. Otero called the roll. Commissioner Taylor: Commissioner Solis: Vice-Mayor Penniman: Councilwoman Middelstaedt: Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Saunders: Councilman Batte:

7 2. Approval of Amendment to the FY Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for Goodland Drive Mr. Ortman briefed the Board on the history of this project stating that Goodland Drive was the only vehicular access to the fishing village in the southeast corner of Marco Island; and that it floods perennially making it impassable. He added that Collier County received a $500,000 legislative appropriation for preliminary engineering and that the County will contribute $4 million in local funds towards the construction of the project. Mr. Ortman stated that the amendment had a 21-day public comment period and that no comments were received. Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Batte: Ms. Otero called the roll. Commissioner Taylor: Commissioner Solis: Vice-Mayor Penniman: Councilwoman Middelstaedt: Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Saunders: Councilman Batte: 9. Regular Board Action (No Roll Call) 1. Approval of the 2017 Update to the Congestion Management Process (CMP) Ms. McLaughlin stated that she d been working closely with the Congestion Management Committee (CMC) for the past year to review and update the 2008 CMP. She stated that the original intent was to make minor revisions to the document but early in the process it was recognized that a full overhaul needed to be done. Ms. McLaughlin stated that this document includes a recommendation for the MPO to conduct a biennial report on transportation system congestion. She then summarized the highlights of what has changed in the document. Vice-Mayor Penniman stated her belief that the document did not reach far enough, and added that it does not reference autonomous vehicles which are projected to be on scene before Ms. McLaughlin agreed that the document does not go far enough in that regard. She stated that Lee MPO Executive Director, Don Scott, would be giving a presentation at the Joint Board meeting on autonomous vehicles and that he d report on

8 estimated timelines for introduction of this technology in southwest Florida. Ms. McLaughlin added that the MPOs were expecting FDOT to give direction on how to accommodate autonomous vehicles in the 2045 LRTP. She encouraged the Board to adopt this document as it moves the MPO further along than the 2008 rendition. Commissioner McDaniel asked staff to look at the delineations of improvements (#3, #4, #8) that have already been done as presented on page 5 of the document. He also stated that in moving to a full build out scenario it was important to not get caught up in studying the future and forget about the folks driving right now. He then referenced the expenditure percentage on page 18 and asked how long it takes to adjust the percentages back. Ms. McLaughlin stated that they can be adjusted back in a policy statement; and that adjusting the percentage tends to affect the fifth year. Vice-Mayor Penniman: The MPO Board recessed for 10 minutes and rejoined at 10:35 a.m. 2. Approval of a Funding Agreement with Collier Enterprises Management, Inc. (CEMI) to Provide Funding for an Amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Ms. Otero stated that staff was looking for an approval of this funding agreement with CEMI. She briefed the Board on the background of the LRTP and its adoption. Ms. Otero stated that Rural Lands West would cause an impact however, the severity of that impact was still unknown. She added that staff members met with representatives from CEMI to discuss the funding agreement, time line, and a scope of work for the project. She stated that the scope of work was submitted to FDOT who provided comments which were incorporated into the agreement. Ms. Otero stated that the consultant fee would be $78,990 and that Collier MPO staff would manage the project, providing oversight to the consultant. Staff time for the LRTP amendment was already included in the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) as a staff activity. Ms. Otero stated that this agreement was necessary for CEMI to provide the funding for the amendment. Vice-Mayor Penniman: 3. Approval of the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Amendment Consultant Selection and Fee Ms. Otero stated that this item was related. She began to explain the scope of work and a motion was made. 4. Approval of Joint Lee/Collier MPO Board Meeting Action Items

9 Ms. Otero stated that this was a preview of what the Board would be asked to vote on at the Joint MPO Board meeting. She went through each action item on the agenda. The first item was the Revised Regional Non- Motorized Transportation Network Map and Joint Resolution. Ms. Otero informed the Board that the School Board would not allow anyone to bring in any food or drinks. I move to approve the item as presented. Ms. Otero continued, stating that the other action item was the Approval of the Updated Lee-Collier Interlocal Agreement. She stated that most of the changes were minor cleanup fixes and the one substantive change was under the meeting requirements going from one meeting per year to as needed. Commissioner Solis: 5. Approval of Amendment to the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization Bylaws Ms. McLaughlin stated that the changes included expanding the membership of the PAC by two voting positions; clarifying their advisory role in the development of the Comprehensive Pathways Plan (CPP); and changing the PAC name to Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee and the CPP to the Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. Ms. McLaughlin stated that the only changes for the TAC and CAC was to add a reference to all modes of travel. Changes to CMS/ITS were to shorten the name to Congestion Management Committee and including its purpose in the body of the document. There was one additional clarification that the Board had sole authority to amend and adopt the bylaws. Commissioner McDaniel asked if there was a consensus for the Board to discuss a combination of the advisory committees at a next meeting. He suggested adding in the CTST as an advisory committee to the MPO Board. There was a brief discussion on how this would facilitate the enhancement of public involvement. Some members expressed the importance of committees remaining separate to address different issues. There was a consensus to bring this back before the Board for further discussion. Commissioner Taylor called the vote to question to accept the amendment to the bylaws. I make a motion to bring up at a future Board meeting a discussion with regard to management of committees and a discussion of adding in an advisory group from the CTST as well.

10 6. Approval of Appointment to the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) Ms. McLaughlin stated that she discovered an individual from the Lighthouse of Collier who was interested in joining the CAC. The Lighthouse works with the blind population; the member is Mr. Rick Hart who is a counselor and assistive tech instructor teaching the blind how to negotiate the streets. 7. Consideration of Reinstatement of Two Pathways Advisory Committee Members Whose Terms Have Expired Ms. McLaughlin stated that the terms of Mr. Alan Musico and Ms. Dayna Fendrick had expired, as well as that of Mr. Jim Klug who had resigned for health reasons. Ms. McLaughlin stated that rather than simply extending terms she thought it best to bring to the Board for consideration as they had previously expressed an interest in term limits. Councilwoman Middelstaedt stated that she preferred to keep both individuals on the committee; stating that Ms. Fendrick was a wonderful representative for Everglades City who was very engaged in the community. Councilwoman Middelstaedt: I move to accept Dayna Fendrick s reappointment. Councilwoman Fiala stated that she d like for Ms. Fendrick to expand her thought processes and get more into sidewalks. There was a discussion amongst members concerning the reappointments. Some members expressed their being in favor of reappointing Ms. Fendrick; other members stated the value of adding new members to the committee. Board members also discussed the history of the PAC, and the expansion of the committee that had already approved in the change to the MPO bylaws. Commissioner Taylor asked for a roll call vote for the reappointment of Ms. Fendrick. Ms. Otero called the roll. Commissioner Taylor: Commissioner Solis: Vice-Mayor Penniman: Councilwoman Middelstaedt:

11 Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Saunders: Councilman Batte: THE MOTION PASSED; 5 TO 4, WITH COMMISSIONERS TAYLOR, SOLIS, VICE-MAYOR PENNIMAN, AND COUNCILMAN BUXTON BEING OPPOSED. Ms. McLaughlin asked for a motion to reappoint Mr. Musico. Councilman Batte: Councilwoman Middelstaedt: I move to reappoint Alan Musico. Commissioner Taylor asked for a roll call and Ms. Otero called the roll. Commissioner Taylor: Commissioner Solis: Vice-Mayor Penniman: Councilwoman Middelstaedt: Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Saunders: Councilman Batte: THE MOTION PASSED; 5 TO 4, WITH COMMISSIONERS TAYLOR, SOLIS, VICE-MAYOR PENNIMAN, AND COUNCILMAN BUXTON BEING OPPOSED. 8. Approval of Three New Members to the Pathways Advisory Committee Ms. McLaughlin stated that she had recruited members in the hopes that the MPO would approve the revisions to the bylaws. These members would add different expertise groups to the committee. Ms. McLaughlin stated that the three applicants were Mr. Reginald Wilson, Healthy Communities Coordinator for the Collier County Department of Health, Ms. Wendy Olson, Technical Trainer and Counselor at Lighthouse of Collier County, and Mr. Ray Steadman, President of St. Matthew s House.

12 Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Fiala asked for information on when and where the PAC met. Ms. Gonzalez, MPO Administrative Secretary, stated that the PAC meets every third Tuesday of the month at 9 a.m.; meetings are held at 2800 North Horseshoe Drive. Commissioner Taylor called the vote to question. Vice-Mayor Penniman asked if there were alternate positions on any committees. Ms. McLaughlin stated that currently the TAC and CMS committee had alternates however, the PAC did not. She stated that this was a possibility. Vice-Mayor Penniman stated that this should be considered. Ms. McLaughlin stated that she d be bringing forth detailed revisions to each committee s individual bylaws. Vice-Mayor Penniman stated that her concern was that anyone new would have to learn the entire process over however, if there was an alternate on board they would already have some insight into how the committee works. Mr. Teach, Deputy County Attorney, stated that he would work with MPO staff and bring back some suggestions. He stated that there were some issues that could arise when dealing with alternates but he d work with staff on these issues. Commissioner Taylor brought up her concern with the handling of the previous road safety audit done on the US-41/Airport Road corridor. Ms. McLaughlin stated that she believed a lot of the issues were with the previous leadership, Executive Director, of the MPO. She stated that her greatest concern was that FDOT had experts offering their best in safety information and that it was dismissed. Ms. McLaughlin stated she was stunned that the previous executive director did not stop the PAC s process during the road safety audit to enact what FDOT was suggesting. Commissioner Taylor asked FDOT what their current position on the road safety audit was. Ms. Peters stated that she had spoken with the District 1 safety staff and that they would be coming back to the committees and the Board in early winter 2018 with recommendations. She stated that FDOT was interested in pursuing the audit with the MPO. Ms. McLaughlin thanked the Board for allowing her to speak to this matter. She added that there was a tradition of moving things along and not questioning the advice received. She stated that she simply did not operate in that manner. Commissioner Taylor asked for a consensus that the Board support the Executive Director and give her that latitude based on what has transpired in the past. Commissioner Fiala: Commissioner Taylor: I move that as a body we support our executive director in all of her endeavors and listen to her before we move forward on any subject. I second that motion.

13 10. Presentations 1. Presentation on the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS) Ms. Sarah Catala, FDOT, gave a Power Point presentation on the Strategic Intermodal System (SIS). She summarized the background of the SIS and how it was created. She stated that a SIS facility could be any mode of transportation, and explained the attributes needed to be classified as a SIS facility. Ms. Catala summarized the SIS Unfunded Needs Plan identifing the Collier portion of the unfunded needs, and summarized the SIS Policy Plan. Ms. Catala stated the reasons for why the Immokalee Airport did not meet the SIS status criteria. Vice-Mayor Penniman stated that she had not seen the Immokalee Airport Master Plan and asked if the airport could be given a freight designation if they exceeded the SIS runway capacity criteria. Ms. Catala responded that the designation would be as a HUB, not freight, adding that all criteria needed to be met to be designated as a SIS facility. Commissioner McDaniel asked if the Immokalee Airport Master Plan could be ed to all Board members. Ms. McLaughlin stated that she would send that and Ms. Catala s presentation to all Board members. 11. Member Comments Commissioner Taylor introduced Mr. Thaddeus Cohen as the new head of Growth Management for Collier County. She briefed the Board on Mr. Cohen s professional work history and added that he is an asset to the team. Mr. Cohen stated that it s been a pleasure to be in Collier County. He added that many things have changed in the transportation world over the last 10 years. Mr. Cohen stated that Collier County is in a great position to work with FDOT and look at how manufacturing could be created around the Immokalee airport. He stated that perhaps there could be a conversation on how we could make our own ketchup here instead of shipping our tomatoes elsewhere to have it made and distributed. Mr. Cohen stated that there were great opportunities in the community and he looked forward to getting involved in the MPO process. Commissioner McDaniel stated that there was a necessity for a No U-Turn sign at the intersection of Immokalee Drive and SR29. He stated that he d forward the information to FDOT. Commissioner Solis stated that he d like to tell a story about the Executive Director. He summarized events that occurred the day before Hurricane Irma hit as Ms. McLaughlin was looking for a place to go after she found out the shelter she was going go had closed. Commissioner Solis gave her the information for a hotel he was staying at that had another room available. He then got a text from Ms. McLaughlin that stated there d be six people coming and she hoped there was room. When she arrived, her husband and herself were accompanied by four children they had picked up whom were separated from their family during the storm. Commissioner Solis stated that he simply wanted to acknowledge her act of kindness. 12. Distribution Items 1. Administrative Modifications to FY Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) 2. Revised Maps for Two Projects in FY TIP 3. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Corrective Action Satisfied

14 13. Next Meeting Date 1. Joint Lee/Collier MPO Board Meeting October 20, :00 a.m. Collier County School Board 5775 Osceola Trail Naples, FL Regular Meeting November 3, :00 a.m. Naples City Hall th Street South Naples, FL 14. Adjournment With no further items to discuss Commissioner Taylor adjourned the meeting at 12:03 p.m.