MPO TPC/TAC Board Minutes - 01/13/2022 WICHITA FALLS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Technical Advisory Committee
Minutes
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Voting Members Present:
Lin Barnett,Wichita Falls MPO, MPO Director,TAC Chairperson
Blane Boswell, City of Wichita Falls, City Engineer
David Rohmer,TxDOT, Director of Operations
Callan Coltharp,TxDOT,Area Engineer
Karen Montgomery-Gagne, City of Wichita Falls, Planning Administrator
Terry Floyd,Director of Development Services
MPO Staff
Jaimie Lee,Wichita Falls MPO, Senior Transportation Planner
Non-Voting Members Present:
Mark McBurnett, SAFB
Absent:
Larry Wilkinson,City of Wichita Falls,Traffic Superintendent
Scot Reaves,TxDOT, Director of TP&D
I. Welcome&Introduction
Mr. Barnett, TAC chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:30 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.
III. Review and Approval of the October 7,2021 Technical Advisory Committee's (TAC)
Meeting Minutes
Mr. Barnett asked for any comments or corrections to the October 7, 2021 TAC meeting
minutes.Receiving none,he asked for a motion to approve the minutes.Mr.Boswell made
the motion to approve. Mr. Floyd seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
IV. Review and Comment Regarding the October 28, 2021 Transportation Policy
Committee's (TPC's) Meeting Minutes-No Action Required
Mr.Barnett asked for comments on the October 28,2021 TPC meeting minutes.Receiving
none,the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
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V. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve Resolution#1-2022:
Support for TxDOT's 2022 HSIP/Safety Performance Measures with Targets (PM1
Targets)
Mr. Barnett directed the committee's attention to Resolution #1-2022. He stated this
resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution
#1-2021 that were adopted by the Policy Board in January 2021. 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.Coltharp made the motion
to forward.Mr. Boswell seconded the motion,which passed unanimously
VI. Review and Recommendation to the Policy Board to Approve Resolution #2-2022:
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 #2-2022. He stated this
resolution continues support for the performance measures and targets set in Resolution
#2-2021 that was adopted by the Policy Board in January 2021. Mr. Barnett stated this
resolution sets the 2022 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 2022.
Mr.Barnett asked for a motion to forward the resolution to the Policy Board for adoption.
Mr.Rohmer made the motion to forward.Mr.Boswell seconded the motion,which passed
unanimously
VII. Review and Recommendation of 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) January 2022 Amendments
Mr. Barnett discussed the amendments made to the 2021-2024 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP).He stated the first amendment was to replace the Section II
Glossary, B. Grouped Project CSJ Definition and Funding table with the new TxDOT
approved definition and funding table recommended by Lori Morel at TxDOT TP&P. Mr.
Barnett stated the seconded amendment was for Project number CSJ 0156-04-114, the
"GAP" project on US 82 towards Abilene. This amendment updated the information in
Section III - Federally Funded Mobility Projects to include the revised letting date of
2026,and to list Right-of-Way and Environmental phases only. No construction costs will
be shown at this time. The final amendment discussed was to update estimated Section
5307 FY 2021-2022 transit grant revenues/costs with actual amounts.
Mr.Barnett asked for any comments or questions regarding the amendments made to the
Transportation Improvement Program.Receiving none,he asked for a motion to forward
the amendments to the Policy Board for adoption.Mr.Floyd made the motion to forward.
Mr. Rohmer seconded the motion,which passed unanimously.
VIII. Review and Discuss Progress on the 2021-2022 Freight Mobility Plan
Mr.Barnett updated the committee on the current progress from Alliance Transportation
Group (ATG) regarding the 2021-2022 Freight Mobility Plan. He discussed meeting with
area stakeholders and government officials who are interested in the Freight Mobility
Plan to provide their insight in to the needs of the area in regards to freight. ATG is
working on the data assembly in preparation for the economic impact analysis.ATG will
continue to develop goals and performance measures based on the freight transportation
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system deficiencies analysis and stakeholder feedback. Mr. Barnett asked for any
comments or questions regarding progress on the Freight Mobility Plan. Receiving none,
the committee moved on to the next agenda item.
IX. 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 13%complete.The Hike and Bike
Trail from Lake Wichita Park to Larry's Marina was 60% complete. 2021 Asphalt St.
Rehab was 98% complete. 2021 Concrete St. Rehab project was 70% complete. The
Business Park Streets and Drainage Project will be awarded next week.
TxDOT: Mr. Coltharp reported FM 1954 on SH 79 is complete. FM 369 bridge
improvement along Southwest Parkway at Holliday Creek is on schedule and making
progress.SH 240 intersection improvements near Robinson Road is in the process of
a 'contract take-over'and construction has not begun. Bridge Maintenance Project at
various locations is scheduled to begin construction next week.FM 367 Seal Coat will
begin this summer.
b. MPO Quarterly Financial Report(4th Quarter-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 2021 and came in under budget. Mr.
Barnett asked for any comments or questions on the fourth quarter financial report.
He received none.
c. Grouped TxDOT CSJ Projects Report
Ms. Lee reported on the 4th quarter grouped CSJ projects report. Ms. Lee discussed
the changes to the projects over the quarter.
d. Other Items
There were no other items.
X. Meeting Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:13 a.m.
Irvan F. "Lin" Barnett Jr.
MPO Transportation Planning Director
Wichita Falls MPO
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