Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Council of Mayors Executive Committee met May 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
Members Present: Mayor Jeffery Schielke, Chairman, President Dave Brady, President Mike Einhorn, President Alice Gallagher, President Lawrence Levin, Mayor Leon Rockingham, Mayor Jeffrey Sherwin, President John Skillman, President Erik Spande, President Mary Werner, Mayor Eugene Williams
Staff Present: Anthony Cefali, Patrick Day, Teri Dixon, Kama Dobbs, Jesse Elam, Stephanie Levine, Dan Olson, Russell Pietrowiak, Gordon Smith, Simone Weil, Barbara Zubek
Others Present: Dave Castillo, Jack Cruikshank, Jackie Forbes, Scott Hennings, Tom Kelso, Mike Klemens, Josh Klingenstein, Daniel Knickelbein, Kelsey Mulhausen, Ryan Peterson, Chad Riddle, David Seglin, Claire Serduik, Troy Simpson
1.0 Call to Order and Introductions
The meeting was called to order at 9:31 a.m. by Chairman Schielke.
2.0 Agenda Changes and Announcements
There were no agenda changes or announcements.
3.0 Approval of Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes of the March 5, 2019 meeting, as presented, made by Mayor Rockingham, and seconded by President Spande, carried.
4.0 STP Project Selection Committee Update
Ms. Dobbs provided an update on the review and analysis of STP-shared fund applications. Mayor Schielke commented that staff did a great job and it is has been a well-run process.
5.0 Transportation Programming Updates
5.1 Surface Transportation Program – Locally Programmed (STP-L) Expenditures
Mr. Pietrowiak provided an update on the current STP-L expenditures and stated that $95 million has been obligated so far this year. He stated that FFY 2018 was a record year for STP obligations and FFY 2019 is on track to obligate significantly more.
5.2 IDOT Bureau of Local Roads Update
Mr. Riddle stated the April letting included 32 projects but the upcoming lettings are tapering off in part because of right of way. He announced that Safe Routes to School projects were selected. He reported that the Regional Engineer has identified an issue with projects going to letting without locally executed agreements. For example, of the 32 projects on the April letting only five have executed agreements. The policy of Bureau of Design and Environment (BDE) in Central Office is that all agreements associated with the letting must be signed prior to the posting of the bulletin. A memo is being drafting that states the agreement requirements for projects targeting a state letting.
Mayor Schielke commented that he has heard that IDOT is operating with low staff during this time of transition of the state administration. He added that IDOT staff does a great job and said that we are fortunate to have the people that we have at IDOT and that we need to do everything we can to help and sustain them. Mayor Schielke thanked Mr. Riddle and the rest of staff at District One.
6.0 Legislative Discussion/Update
Mr. Smith gave a brief update on the ongoing transportation infrastructure discussions in the General Assembly and Governor’s office. House Bill 3233 is the furthest along and has sustainable aspects and performance measures but it lacks sufficient funding for transit. He stated that CMAP is working with a growing coalition composed of Illinois leaders in transportation to put forward the principles for sustainable transportation funding that will lay the ground work for a capital bill. President Levin asked how the General Assembly can be educated to start thinking in a more expansive way about sustainable transportation funding. Mr. Smith replied that there are many new members and it is important to talk to and educate them. Mr. Elam stated that the main thing the mayors can do is use their collective voice by writing a letter to the General Assembly. President Levin suggested revisions to the letter that was distributed to the committee to strengthen the position that roads should not work against transit and changes must happen so both can work together with a sustainable fund source. President Einhorn made a motion, seconded by Mayor Williams, to approve the letter with President Levin’s revisions. Mayor Schielke requested a roll call vote. The motion was unanimously approved.
7.0 Unified Work Program (UWP)
Mr. Olson presented the proposed FY 2020 UWP. A motion to recommend approval of the FY 2020 UWP to the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee made by Mayor Williams and seconded by President Levin, carried.
8.0 Pavement Condition Data and Pavement Management Plan Update
Mr. Schmidt provided a brief update on the status of pavement condition data collection and development of local pavement management plans. The pavement condition data will be used for the STP distribution formula. There are 12 pilot pavement management plans and all the data has been collected. The plans should all be complete by June 30.
9.0 Municipal Survey
Mr. Day presented a report on the responses to the 2018 Municipal Survey that includes new information on trends in coordinated investment, professional development, and plan implementation. Mayor Einhorn requested a copy of the presentation, which was provided following the meeting.
10.0 Other Business
There was no other business before the Council of Mayors Executive Committee.
11.0 Public Comment
Mr. Seglin thanked Mayor Schielke and the committee for the letter they sent to Luann Hamilton congratulating her on her retirement and thanking her for her years of service.
12.0 Next Meeting
The next Council of Mayors Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for August 20, 2019.
13.0 Adjournment
At 10:44 a.m., a motion to adjourn was made by President Spande and seconded by Mayor Sherwin. With all in favor, the motion carried.
https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/968559/DRAFT_COM_minutes_051419.pdf/d8dae169-23e1-972a-6fe0-0c8196460a32
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