Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Council of Mayors Executive Committee met March 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Members Present: Mayor Jeffery Schielke, Chairman, President Dave Brady, President Karen Darch, President Michael Einhorn, President Alice Gallagher, Mayor Jim Holland, President Al Larson, Mayor Leon Rockingham, President Glenn Ryback, Mayor Jeffrey Sherwin, President John Skillman, President Mary Werner, Mayor Eugene Williams
Staff Present: Mandy Burrell, Anthony Cefali, Teri Dixon, Jesse Elam, Lindsay Hollander, Stephanie Levine, Stephane Phifer, Russell Pietrowiak, Liz Schuh, Elizabeth Scott, Gordon Smith, Tina Smith, Joe Szabo, Simone Weil, Barbara Zubek
Others Present: Dave Bennett, Elaine Bottomley, Len Cannata, Jack Cruikshank, John Donovan, Nancy Firfer, Cole Jackson, Emily Karry, Mike Klemens, Josh Klingenstein, Daniel Knickelbein, Kelsey Mulhausen, Ed Paesel, Dan Persky, Ryan Peterson, Leslie Phemister, Suzette Quintell, Claire Serduik, Cody Sheriff, Troy Simpson
1.0 Call to Order and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. by chair Schielke.
2.0 Agenda Changes and Announcements
There were no agenda changes or announcements.
3.0 Approval of Minutes
A motion to approval the minutes of the January 15, 2019 meeting, as presented, made by President Ryback, and seconded by Mayor Williams, carried.
4.0 Recommendations for Sustainable Transportation Funding
Mr. Elam presented the ON TO 2050 recommendations for sustainable transportation funding and gave an overview of the recently approved principles that outline components that should be part of any transportation revenue proposal. Mayor Schielke requested that staff put together talking points for the committee. The committee had a robust discussion about transportation revenues and strategies for a stronger political presence.
5.0 Legislative Update
Mr. Smith stated that the committee has an opportunity to inform new players about the importance of finding a long-term solution to the funding shortfalls the region is experiencing. The committee agreed that future legislation should not be a quick fix but a sustainable long-term solution. Mayor Rockingham stated that the committee needs to speak in one unified voice and get behind the plan. Mr. Szabo stated that many COGs already adopted policies aligned with ON TO 2050 but everyone needs to be vocal with officials and the new IDOT secretary.
6.0 Other Business
There was no other business before the Council of Mayors Executive Committee.
7.0 Public Comment
There was no public comment.
8.0 Next Meeting
The next Council of Mayors Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2019.
9.0 Adjournment
At 11:10 a.m., a motion to adjourn was made by President Einhorn and seconded by President Darch. All in favor, the motion carried.
https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/968555/APPROVED_COM_minutes_030519.pdf/eaf8bdb6-e72b-4d50-9c2a-3d9a1e7268d1
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