NPRPO Meeting December 01, 2004

Santa Fe County Courthouse

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Minutes

I. Call to Order – 9:40

Chairman Bob Perry called the meeting to order. Bob Perry asked that a moment be taken in memory of Mr. Sammy Montoya. Bob introduced the new RPO Planner, Sandra Maes. Members introduced themselves and identified the agency each represented. Barbara Deaux thanked Brian Degani and Laurie Evans Frantz for assisting her when she experienced a flat tire without a spare at the last meeting. The RPO wishes to thank Barbara Deaux for all the hard work carrying the RPO until an RPO planner was hired. RPO thanks Eight Northern for the many years of service.

The following minutes present the topics in order of the agenda.

In attendance were:

Ted Martinez Barb Wiard Greg White Levi Valdez

Linda J. Trujillo Charlene Santistevan Eric Hawton Ted B. Garcia

Phil Gallegos Diane Chavez Jennifer Martinek Ron Trujillo

Bob Perry Duane Sandoval Sean Hughes Alipio Mondragon

Victor Montoya Barbara Deaux Dan Rydberg Nancy Talley

Betsy Lucido Cathy Martinez Ernestine Naranjo Sandra Maes

II. Approval of the Agenda

The agenda was approved as presented, motion to approve by Ted Martinez, second by Charlene Santistevan.

III. Approval of Minutes

A motion to approve the minutes was made by Ted Martinez, seconded by Dan Rydberg and passed unanimously.

IV. NCNMEDD Report

Barbara Deaux reported that the RPO planner will start meeting with Counties, Municipalities, and Tribal Governments within the RPO District to identify needs and receive suggestions as to how the RPO can better serve them. Barbara stated that a page had been created on the website specifically for RPO announcements and can be accessed through www.ncnmedd.com. (The site will eventually be accessible at www.nprpo.com.) Comments and suggestions are most welcomed and can be emailed to Sandra at www.rpo@nm.net.

V. Presentation on ADA Requirements

Lance Lalich, Compliance Officer for the NMDOT ADA Program substituted for Ernie Padilla, Title VII Investigator, presented a brief overview of ADA Laws and Regulations. Lance led a general discussion on requirements for rehabilitation and new accessibility projects in conjunction with transportation needs. Advice was given to members when submitting for project assistance through the NMDOT, that ADA requirements be researched and budgeted according to need. A handout on the laws and regulations was provided, and further information can be accessed through the Internet by logging onto www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/reg2. In addition to the handout were construction specifications for pedestrian access details. Some extras were collected and can be provided upon request. Additional information can be directed to either Lance or Ernie at NMDOT by calling 1-800-544-0936.

Mr. Padilla had been injured and was unable to attend.

VI. Presentation on Local Government Road Funds (LGRF)

Ron Trujillo, LGRF Coordinator with NMDOT District V provided an overview of the LGRF program available to counties, municipalities, tribal governments and school districts. Ron will be sending a letter of intent to apply for funding in January 2005. Ron led a discussion on a possible bi-yearly rotational funding to ensure more money for larger projects requesting input from the members. Counties would not be affected because they are funded according to county miles. He pointed out that there are so many applications from this RPO that typical annual grants to communities are much smaller than those in other areas.

Ron stated that he would be discussing this with the District for feasibility. Any comments and suggestions should be directed to Ron at ronald.trujillo@nmshtd.state.nm.us.

A reminder that request for CAP/COOP/SB and MAP funding will be due by March 2005. Resolutions DO NOT have to be part of the initial requests, but they will be required upon receipt of funding notification. Resolutions submitted with the initial request will have been passed before the project award number and amount awarded are determined. This information is required in the final resolution.

VII. Road Projects

Phil Gallegos reminded members that road projects will be prioritized in March 2005. Phil recommended that members re-submit projects that had not been funded through the STIP. Phil will provide the 2005-2010 internal list of projects at the February meeting.

Group comments and Discussion

Linda Trujillo suggested that members submitting projects for 5310 funding review the requirements and guidelines of the Pedestrian Access Detail Specifications. Linda stated that she would like to see the Bus Stop Shelters and Pads requirements as a separate page. Linda stated that the State review of 5310,5311 and 3037’s would be completed in March. NPRPO will be reviewing the submittals and rating projects at the January meeting, and the results will be forwarded to the PTPB. There was a general discussion of the way in which the RPO ratings from the different areas will be fairly integrated into a statewide funding plan.

Barbara asked if State appropriated funds received for capital outlay could be used as match. Linda said she would look into this and get back with Barbara.

Greg White recommended that safety requirements be linked to school proximity, continuity and pedestrian crossing when requesting funding.

VIII. Next Meetings

Cathy Martinez from Rio Arriba County will kick off the New Year by hosting the January meeting in Espanola on 1122 Industrial Park Road. Review and rating for 5310, 5311 and 3037 projects will require member evaluations and participation.

The February meeting will be hosted by NCNMEDD, location to be announced at the January meeting.

The March meeting will be hosted by Taos Ski Valley, location to be announced at the January/February meeting.

IX. Adjourn

Adjournment at 11:55 am. Dan Rydberg made a motion, seconded by Barbara Wiard and passed unanimously to adjourn.