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Minutes for February 16, 2006
Attendance:
Present:
Anne Banet
Valla Ann Bolovschak
Gilbert Campbell
Adam Dicky for James Garner
Phillip Hendershot
Elmer Hoehn
Steve Knowles
Pat Leist
Brian Kaluzny for John Minta
Chester Hicks for Rob Waiz
Absent: Wayne Estopinal and Jane Sarles
Also present: Rick Dickman, Project Coordinator, Matt Schueler,
Army Corps of Engineers
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Minutes of Previous Meeting:
A motion was made by Valla Ann and seconded by Elmer Hoehn to accept
the minutes of January 19, 2006. The motion passed unanimously.
Mohammad Nouri:
The Commission heard from Assistant Director of Transportation Services
for Louisville about planning associated with signage and strategy
for promoting bicycle and pedestrian routes within an urban environment.
Mohammad used visual displays to outline Louisville’s planning
process and to show the panels that will make up the city’s
presentation for a multimodal summit to be held in Washington D.C.
in March 2006.
Treasurers Report:
Pat Leist reported that as of January 31, 2006 the balance in the
Money Market account was 103556.45 and the balance of the checking
account was 15,646.73. Pat also reported that during the last meeting
she inadvertently reported that the claim number #659 was approved
twice and should have been claim number #661. A motion made by Ann
Banet and seconded by Adam Dickey confirmed this notation and was
approved unanimously by the Commission. The
Ann Banet made a motion and seconded by Gilbert Campbell to approve
the two claims 662 through 663 which passed unanimously. Project
Updates: Matt Scheuler
Phil explained that with the impending projects in New Albany, Jeffersonville
and the Kentuckiana Trail development it was decided by the Commission
to use "action lists" relating activity on each project
area to the Commission.
These action lists will be updated and provided to the Commission
on a monthly basis.
New Albany:
· Matt reported on a meeting with Sasaki and the City. The design
was reviewed and the comments were addressed in this meeting.
· The city is proceeding with the necessary legal work and appraisals
to verify the ownership and the potential value of the city’s
land.
· The current roadway in New Albany has a crack with a noticeable
erosion situation – this event is being studied by the COE
and its issue with the present project is currently unknown.
Jeffersonville:
· Matt reported that the negotiations with the contractor are such
the a meeting is necessary with the city to discuss the overall
base bid and alternates.
· The mayor has selected the limestone
· A decision is pending on the movement of the mooring post at the
Star
· Rick and Matt are to work with the city to set a meeting
Kentuckiana River trail:
· A list of activities was distributed concerning the establishment
of a connection of Indiana and Kentucky by use of the Big 4 and
the K and I Bridges. This list is ongoing.
· This list will be populated as events warrant Clarksville:
· Rick reported that Clarksville has about 1 million dollars in
TE money – this money is potentially to be used to construct
a trail from the Mill Creek Bridge the Clark Homesite. This could
be used a future match for the Greenway Project.
Directors Summary:
Rick reported that one of the main issues is the potential lack
of funding in the FY 2007 Federal Budget. The President’s budget
included (0) zero dollars. Rick also reported that the Commission
needs to respond with a new TE application process, as the amount
of transportation enhancement money will be depleted as construction
occurs in New Albany.
He also reminded that Commission that using TE funds to match the
Federal funds available created a shortfall of funds that fell primarily
to the cities. He also reminded that Commission that Clarksville
has contributed $100,000 dollars to the Commission as a part of
this shortfall.
Public Comments:
Al Goodman asked about the Greenway website and stated that he thought
it would be a good idea to update the website. Phil requested that
Troy McCormick be contacted and the website reinstituted. Rick is
to follow-up on this and have Troy attend the next Steering Committee
meeting.
Commission Comments:
Valla Ann reported that she was to meet with Ray Irvin of the Indiana
Greenways Bikeways and Pedways and will invite his input on the
Greenway project.
Administrative Issues:
The Steering Committee will meet March 9, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. at the
Convention and Tourism Bureau. The next regular Commission meeting
will be March 16, 2006 at noon.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 1:21 PM.
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