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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Monday, June 3, 2013, 3:30 p.m.
Council Chambers -Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
1. Roll call:
Ryan Lancaster
Larry Gardner
Stephen Lewis
David Ballard
Tracy Hopkins
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3.
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5.
6.
7.
Adoption of the agenda
Pat Morandi
Jo Ann Bujarski
jack McGee
Mica Gale
Dave Szplett (ex-officio)
Approval of minutes from
New Business Items
David Zaremba (ex-ofTicio)
Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
Mary Baker (ex-officio)
Bruce Gestrin (ex-officio)
a. Commission Welcome and Orientation (Caleb Hood)
b. Elections (Caleb Hood)
c. Spurwing Subdivision, Golf Carts on Streets Discussion (Caleb Hood)
Old Business Items
None
Future Meeting Topics
Adjourn
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TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • MINUTES
Monday, June 3, 2013, 3:30 p.m.
Council Chambers -Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
I . Meeting called to order at 3:32 pm and Roll taken:
X Ryan Lancaster X Pat Morandi x David Zaremba (ex-officio)
X Larry Gardner X Jo Ann Bujarski x Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
x Stephen Lewis X Jack McGee x Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
x David Ballard X Micah Gale x Mary Barker (ex-officio)
X Tracy Hopkins X Mark Wasdahl (ex-officio) x Bruce Gestrin (ex-officio)
2.
3.
4.
Adoption of the agenda - NA
Approval of minutes from -None
New Business Items
a. Commission Welcome and Orientation (Caleb Hood)
Caleb Hood briefly welcomed the Commission and introduced Mayor Tammy.
Mayor De Weerd also welcomed the Commissioners and explained why this group is
so important.
Caleb introduced himself as the main staff contact for the Commission and Justin Lucas,
who will be back-up.
The Commissioners went around the room and introduced themselves and gave a little
background. Ted Baird also participated.
Caleb then discussed the roles, responsibilities and make-up of the Commission using
City Ordinance 13- 1542 as a guide. The organization, meeting schedule and agendas for
the Commission were also explained.
Caleb showed the Commissioners how to navigate the City's website, including how to
register for agendas and minutes, how to find City Code and the Transportation
Commission's home page.
Ted Baird gave a brief overview of Commission protocols and holding meetings. It was
also mentioned that the by-laws would be discussed at a future meeting.
b. Elections (Caleb Hood)
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Caleb Hood explained that it was time to nominate and elect officers for the 2013
calendar year, and that officer elections would occur during the first meeting of the
Commission every year. Commissioner Lewis nominated Commissioner Lancaster for
the position of Chair, Commissioner Gardner seconded. There being no more
nominations, a vote was taken and it was unanimous to elect Ryan Lancaster Chair of
the Commission for 2013. It was explained that the Vice Chair would fill in for the Chair
in case of absence and in setting agendas for the Commission. Commissioner Hopkins
self-nominated for Vice Chair, Commissioner Lewis seconded the nomination. There
being no more nominations, a vote was taken and it was unanimous to elect Tracy
Hopkins as Vice Chair of the Commission.
c. Spurwng Subdivision, Golf Carts on Streets Discussion (Caleb Hood)
Chairman Lancaster opened the next agenda item and turned the topic over to Mr.
Hood for introduction. Mr. Hood stated that a request had been received from a Mr.
Corey Rippee, for the City to amend City Code Title 7, Chapter 5, Section 3,
Equipment; Places of Operation, for golf carts to allow SpurWing Greens, SpurWing
Challenge, and the SpurWing Homeowners' Association to operate golf carts on the
public streets. Staff had a copy of an a-mail sent to the City Legal Department, but
assumed the applicant would be present to explain the details of the request (the
applicant was not present.) Mr. Hood explained current city code and that there are
two areas of the city that currently allow golf carts on public streets: Lakeview Golf
Club and Touchmark Living Center. The Commission reviewed some of the current
code and had concerns and questions about what was being requested. Some of the
questions revolved around: history of incidents where golf carts are allowed in other
parts of the County, hours of operation, lights and other safety features that the carts
should have, and if the request included the abutting arterial roadways. The Commission
discussed a two phased approach, to revisit the ordinance and update it and, the merits
of this specific area/request for inclusion into the ordinance.
Because the applicant, Police and ACHD were not present or prepared to address the
Commission's questions, Chairman Lancaster continued the discussion to the July
meeting, under Old Business. The Commission asked staff to ensure the applicant,
police and ACHD attend the next meeting. Commissioner Bujarski also requested that
in the future, city codes be shared with the Commissioners prior to the meeting so they
can review it and be prepared.
5. Old Business Items - NA
6. Future Meeting Topics
Chairman Lancaster opened up the floor for future meeting topics. Member Barker
mentioned that VRT is considering changes to some bus routes and would like the
Commission's input next month. Chairman Lancaster requested that updates on the
Meridian Split Corridor construction be provided and that agency information
presentations be made. VRT will go first and ACHD second. Discussion of by-laws will
need to be discussed in the near future. It was requested that an update be provided on
the status of the Meridian Road Interchange. Staff mentioned that a standing item could
be a Transportation Update on "hot" transportation projects under "Old Business" on
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the agenda. Member Tisdale mentioned that the August agenda would be a good time to
give the COMPASS agency overview.
7.
Adjourn (4:51 p.m.)
Commissioner Hopkins motioned, Commissioner Ballard with the second.
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