MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 01/14/2021 WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes
Thursday,January 14, 2021
Voting Members Present:
Lin Barnett,Wichita Falls MPO, MPO Director,TAC Chairperson
Allan Moore,TxDOT, Director of Construction
Blane Boswell,City of Wichita Falls, City Engineer
David Rohmer,TxDOT, Director of Operations '
Karen Montgomery-Gagne,City of Wichita Falls, Planning Administrator
Larry Wilkinson,City of Wichita Falls,Traffic Superintendent
Scot Reaves,TxDOT,Director of TP&D
Terry Floyd, Director of Development Services
MPO Staff:
Jaimie Lee,Wichita Falls MPO,Transportation Planner II
I. Welcome&Introduction
Mr. Barnett, TAC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:36 a.m. and welcomed
everyone in attendance.
II. Public Comment on Agenda and Non-Agenda Items
Mr.Barnett asked for any public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.There were
no public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
III. Review and Approval of the October 15, 2020 Technical Advisory Committee's
(TAC) Meeting Minutes
Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or corrections to the October 1S, 2020 TAC meeting
minutes. Receiving none, he asked for a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Wilkinson
made the motion to approve. Mr. Reaves seconded the motion, which passed
unanimously.
IV. Review and Comment Regarding the November 11, 2020 Transportation Policy
Committee's(TPC's) Meeting Minutes-No Action Required
Mr. Barnett asked for comments on the November 11, 2020 TPC meeting minutes.
Receiving none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
V. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve Resolution#1-2021:
Support for TxDOT's 2021 HSIP/Safety Performance Measures with Targets (PM1
Targets)
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Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to Resolution #1-2021. He stated this
resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution
#1-2020 that were adopted by the Policy Board in June 2020. Mr. Barnett stated this
resolution sets the Safety Performance(PM1)targets for 2021.Mr.Barnett asked for any
comments or questions regarding the resolution. Receiving none, he asked for a motion
to forward the resolution to the Policy Board for adoption.Mr.Rohmer made the motion
to forward.Mr.Wilkinson seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
VI. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve Resolution#2-2021:
Support for the Wichita Falls Transit System's Asset Management Plan 2020
TAM/SGR Performance Measures with Targets(TAMP)
Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to Resolution #2-2021. He stated this
resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution
#2-2020 that was adopted by the Policy Board in June 2020. Mr. Barnett stated this
resolution sets the 2021 performance measures and targets for the Transit Asset
Management/State of Good Repair plan for the Wichita Falls Transit System (WFTS). Mr.
Barnett noted WFTS made no changes in their Transit Asset Management Plan for 2021.
Mr.Barnett asked for a motion to forward the resolution to the Policy Board for adoption.
Mr.Floyd made the motion to forward.Mr.Wilkinson seconded the motion,which passed
unanimously.
VII. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve Amendments to
Fiscal Year 2021 of the 2020-2021 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to page 19 of the meeting binder. He
discussed the proposed amendments to the FY 2021 UPWP. Mr. Barnett stated that
WFMPO would allocate $129,948 for a study of the freight patterns and infrastructure
within the MPO boundary.The goal of the Freight Study is to identify ways of improving
the surface transportation network for local and pass-through freight companies. Mr.
Barnett stated that after the Policy Board approves FY 2021 in the 2020-2021 UPWP then
WFMPO will issue an RFP for a qualified consultant to begin work by February or March
2021. Mr. Barnett asked for comments or questions regarding the amendments.
Receiving none,he asked for a motion to forward the UPWP to the Policy Board for review
and approval. Mr. Moore made the motion to forward. Mr. Boswell seconded the motion,
which passed unanimously.
VIII. Other Business:
a. Discussion&Overview of Progress on Local Transportation Projects-City and
TxDOT staff(Quarterly Review)
City: Mr. Boswell reported Taft Blvd. widening was at 100% design. Hike and Bike
Trail from Lake Wichita Park to Larry's Marina was at 100% design. Current under
construction projects include 2021 Asphalt Street Rehab was 100% design.
Maplewood extension construction 60%complete.Hike and Bike Trail from Loop 11
to Lucy Park 50% complete. Hike and Bike Trail from Barnett Road to Seymour
Highway 75%complete.
TxDOT: Mr. Rohmer reported SS 325 reconfiguration of the interchange and FM 890
widening project is complete; US 281 south to 1954 widening is complete. US 287
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pavement rehabilitation is complete. Hike and Bike trail from Seymour Highway to
Barnett Road is 75% complete. FM 369 Drainage Ditch Enclosure is behind schedule
due to inclement weather.
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report (4th Quarter FY 2020 - July, August,
September)
Mr.Barnett reported on the 4th quarter expenses for the MPO.He stated that the MPO
had spent 91%of its total allocation for FY 2020.Mr.Barnett asked for any comments
or questions on the fourth quarter financial report.He received none.
c. Grouped TxDOT CS]Projects Report
Ms. Lee reported on the 4th quarter grouped CSJ projects report. Ms. Lee discussed
minor changes to the projects over the quarter.
d. Other Items
There were no other items for discussion.
IX. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m..
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Irvan F."Lin" Barnett Jr.
MPO Transportation Planning Director
Wichita Falls MPO
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