2017 09-11Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission — Special Meeting
September 11, 2017
Council Chambers — Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll Call
(Meeting called to order at 12:32pm and roll taken)
x Tracy Hopkins
p Bryan Leisle
x Luke Cavener (ex -officio)
o Ryan Lancaster
x Ryan Hall
x Shawn Martin (ex -officio)
p Stephen Lewis
x Vincent Koontz
x Toni Tisdale (ex -officio)
x David Ballard
o Vacant
x Rhonda Jalbert (ex -officio)
x Brent Knezacek
x Erika Bowen (ex -officio)
x Miranda Carson (ex -officio)
Others Present: Luke Cavener, Anne Little -Roberts, Genesis Milam, Joe Borton, Sgt. Stacy
Arnold, and Caleb Hood
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Prior to adoption of the agenda, Caleb Hood mentioned that parking passes for the front lot at
City Hall were available. Quick introductions were also made. It was also noted that no
deliberation or decisions would be made during this special meeting.
Commissioner Hopkins motioned to adopt the agenda; second by Commissioner Knezacek —
all ayes — motion carried.
3. New Business Items
a. Planning Staff Overview of City Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. Hood gave an overview including some recent history on the need to create a new
Comprehensive Plan for the City. The City is going to undertake a process to develop a new
Comprehensive Plan for the City, pending Council funding and direction. Mr. Hood shared the
transportation -related policies from the current Comprehensive Plan and mentioned that the
TC would most likely be asked to be involved in at least the transportation -related components
of the new Plan. City staff ran through a high-level outline for a new Plan, including potential
sub -committees. It was mentioned that this process would most likely begin in earnest after the
first of the year.
(Commissioner Lancaster and Ex -Officio Member Bowen arrived during this agenda item)
b. VRT Facilities Tour — Mobile Tour Begins at 1:15 pm
From City Hall, the Commission took the Harvest Transit busses to Progress & Central, where
everyone boarded a 40 -foot long VRT bus and continued on the VRT facilities tour (see tour
agenda.)
At 1:25 pm, Commissioner Lewis joined the tour at Progress & Central; Kelli Fairless and
Stephen Hunt, both with VRT, also joined the tour here, as did Duane Wakan with COMPASS.
COMPASS and VRT staff presented to the Commission throughout the tour. Questions were
asked and answered. Ex -Officio Rhonda Jalbert, and Boise City Councilmember, Elaine Clegg,
met the Commissioners and walked them through the Main Street Station. The tour continued
to the Boise Airport, the Overland & Ten Mile Park & Ride Lot, and the Happy Day Transit
Center.
4. Future Meeting Topics
a. 1-84/Meridian Road Ramps, Stacking and Overland Intersection Traffic Flow
b. Master Mobility Map
S. Next Meeting Date: October 2"d, 2017
6. Adjourn
The tour concluded at Meridian City Hall at 3:57 pm, with a motion to adjourn by
Commissioner Hopkins, seconded by Commissioner Knezacelc — all ayes — motion carried.
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