MPO Policy Committee
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · January 24, 2019
Agenda
MPO POLICY COMMITTEE AGENDA
January 24, 2019
1:30 p.m.
Commission Chambers
San Juan County’s Administrative Building
100 South Oliver
Aztec, New Mexico
AGENDA
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
January 24, 2019 1:30 PM
This regular meeting will be held in Commission Chambers in San Juan County’s Administrative
Building, 100 South Oliver, Aztec, New Mexico.
ITEM PAGE
1. Call meeting to order
2. Approve the minutes from the November 15, 2018 Policy Committee Meeting. 40-51
3. Review and consider approval of proposed Policy Committee (PC) Resolution 1-7
2019-1 regarding adoption of the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2019 Safety
Performance (PM 1) Targets that must be adopted by the FMPO before
February 27, 2019:
a. Review proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2019-1 and NMDOT’s
Safety Performance (PM1) Target Report for FFY2019;
b. Hold a public hearing on proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2019-1
regarding adoption of the Safety Performance Measure Targets;
c. Consider approval of proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2019-1
regarding adoption of the Safety Performance Measure (PM 1) Targets.
Action Item
Presented by: Jeff Kiely
4. Reports from NMDOT
a. Update from District 5 (Anthon Lujan / Lawrence Lopez)
b. Update from the Planning Bureau (Joseph Moriarty)
5. Committee Member Discussion Item(s) 8
No additional items were presented for inclusion on the agenda.
6. Information Items 9-38
a. FFY2020 PLUS CMAQ Non-Mandatory Program Project Submittal
(NMDOT e-mail listing applications received is attached)
b. Award Letter from FTA for Carryover Transit Funds (attached)
c. Update on the Bike/Ped Plan (Presentation from Russell Planning given
to Technical Committee on January 9)
d. Update on the FMPO Officer search and December interviews
Presented by: Jeff Kiely
7. Business from Chairman, Members, and Staff
8. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda
9. Adjournment
The public body may only take action on an item if it is
listed for action on the publicly noticed agenda.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGRANIZATION
Agenda Item #3
Subject: National Performance Management Measures
for Highway Safety Improvement Program (PM
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Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: January 24, 2019
BACKGROUND
23 CFR §490 Subpart B – National Performance Management Measures for
Highway Safety Improvement Program (see attached).
The FHWA requires that MPOs establish targets for five (5) safety
performance measures for all public roads in the MPO planning area within
180 days after the State establishes each target.
The five Performance Measures to be considered are:
o Number of Fatalities;
o Number of Serious Injuries;
o Fatalities per 100 Million vehicle miles travelled (VMT);
o Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT;
o Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Serious Injuries.
The first three targets are common measures and must be identical to the
targets established for the Highway Safety Plan (HSP).
MPOs may: Agree to support State target OR establish specific numeric
targets for a safety performance measure (number or rate).
Reporting is done on an annual basis, leaving the choice to adopt State
standards vs. establish MPO specific targets up to the MPO Policy Committee
each year.
A 15-day public comment period will be held from January 6 to January 20,
2019.
The Technical Committee recommended approval of PC Resolution 2019-1 on
January 9, 2019.
CURRENT ISSUES & RECOMMENDATIONS
This item was presented to the Policy Committee in November for their
information only. It will be brought back to both the Technical and Policy
Committees in January for their considered adoption.
Staff recommends that the state standards be adopted for FFY2019.
FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than February 27, 2019.
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FUTURE WORK
The Technical Committee’s support for the Policy Committee’s upcoming
decision on January 24 to adopt the State’s standards for FFY19 will be sought
during the January 10, 2019 Technical Committee meeting.
The Safety Targets (along with the other Performance Management standards)
will need to be amended into the MTP in the next amendment/update cycle.
FMPO’s MTP isn’t due for an update until 2020. A resolution each year will
suffice until then.
ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2019-1 with Exhibit A.
ACTION ITEM
Hold a public hearing on proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2019-1
regarding adoption of NMDOT’s FFY2019 PM-1 Performance Measure
Targets.
Consider approval to the Policy Committee of proposed Policy Committee
Resolution 2019-1 regarding adoption of the PM 1 Highway Safety
Performance Measure Targets.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS
Requirement for MPOs to establish performance targets for Federal-aid highway
measures and public transportation established by USDOT.
23 USC 134(h)(2)
49 USC 5303(h)(2)
49 USC 5304(d)(2)
Requirements to include discussion in the metropolitan and statewide improvement
program as to how the planned program will achieve State/MPO targets:
23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)
23 USC 135(g)(4)
49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)
49 USC 5304(g)(4)
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #5
Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items
Date: January 24, 2019
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no additional discussion items provided by Policy Committee members for
inclusion in the Agenda.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #6
Subject: Information Items
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: January 24, 2019
INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Report on FFY2020 PLUS CMAQ Non-Mandatory Program Project Submittal.
San Juan County’s Diesel Replacement project was deemed feasible for the
FFY2020 PLUS CMAQ Non-Mandatory Program. The completed application form
and required materials (including Resolution of Sponsorship) was submitted to
NMDOT by the deadline of Thursday, December 27, 2018.
NMDOT’s CMAQ Coordinator sent an e-mail listing the 16 project applications that
were submitted for funding consideration. A copy of that e-mail is attached.
b. FTA Section 5303 Carryover Funding. The FTA issued an award letter for
carryover funds for FFY17 and FFY18. For 2017 the FTA Section 5303 carryover
funding is $34,682.14 and for 2018 the carryover funding is $58,284.84. The total
match for the carryover funding required from the MPO is $23,241.75. A copy of the
award letter is attached.
c. Update on FMPO Bike/Ped Plan. Ms. Nancy Dosdall Lauro, AICP and Senior
Planner with Russell Planning & Engineering updated the Technical Committee on
January 9. A copy of her PowerPoint presentation is attached.
Additionally, at the December 12, 2018 Technical Committee meeting, the members
decided that January 9, 2019 would be the deadline for providing any additional
comments on the Plan to Russell Planning. Ms. Lauro plans to have the final draft
completed by the week of January 21.
d. Update on MPO Officer search and interviews held. The interviewing team
interviewed two candidates on the afternoon of December 12. One candidate,
although highly qualified, is a current PERA retiree who did not want to discontinue
his PERA payments and re-enroll as a PERA regular employee. The second
candidate had less experience, his employment history showed many short-term
positions, and his salary requirement was significantly above the pay range for the
position. The interviewing team met again on December 18 to review and discuss
their thoughts on both candidates. It was decided to re-advertise the MPO Office and
the Planner positions simultaneously.
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The minutes from the
November 15, 2018
Policy Committee meeting
are on the following pages
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MINUTES
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
November 15, 2018
Policy Members Present: Sherri Sipe, City of Aztec
Nate Duckett, City of Farmington
Sean Sharer, City of Farmington
Rob Mayes (Alt), City of Farmington
Lawrence Lopez (Alt), NMDOT District 5
John Beckstead, San Juan County
Mike Stark, San Juan County
Policy Members Absent: Curtis Lynch, City of Bloomfield
Julie Baird, City of Farmington
Anthony Lujan, Deputy Secretary, NMDOT
Mark Duncan, Town of Kirtland
Staff Present: Jeff Kiely, Interim MPO Officer
June Markle, MPO Administrative Assistant
Staff Absent: None
Others Present: Jeanine Bingham-Kelly, City of Farmington
Joseph Moriarty, Planning Liaison, NMDOT (via
phone)
David Quintana, NMDOT District 5
Manuel Maestas, NMDOT, North Region Design
Center
Larry Hathaway, San Juan County
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sharer called the meeting to order at 1:40 p.m.
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2018 POLICY
COMMITTEE MEETING
Commissioner Sipe moved to approve the minutes from the September 27, 2018 Policy
Committee meeting. Mayor Duckett seconded the motion. The motion was approved
unanimously.
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3. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR
ASSESSING PAVEMENT CONDITION AND BRIDGE CONDITION (PM 2)
Subject: National Performance Management Measures
for Assessing Pavement Condition and Bridge
Condition (PM 2)
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: November 15, 2018
BACKGROUND
23 CFR §490 Subpart C – National Performance Management Measures for
Assessing Pavement Condition and 23 CFR §490 Subpart D – National
Performance Management measures for Assessing Bridge Condition (see
attached).
The FHWA requires that MPOs establish four-year targets for six (6) performance
measures. Those six performance measures to be considered are:
1) Percentage of interstate pavements on the NHS in good condition;
2) Percentage of interstate pavements on the NHS in poor condition;
3) Percentage of non-interstate pavements on the NHS in good condition;
4) Percentage of non-interstate pavements on the NHS in poor condition;
5) Percentage of bridges on the NHS in good condition; and
6) Percentage of bridges on the NHS in poor condition.
MPOs may: Agree to support State target OR establish their own targets. The
FMPO needed to develop some of its own targets for PM 2 (see attached). After a
work session with NMDOT staff and careful review of NMDOT’s statistics,
Technical Committee recommends:
o BRIDGES on National Highway System (NHS) – Adopt a different target for FMPO:
10% target for Bridges in Good condition [vs. the State at 36.0% (2019) and 30.0%
(2021)]
2.5% target for Bridges in Poor condition [vs. State at 3.3% (2019) and 2.5%
(2021)]
o PAVEMENT on Non-Interstate/NHS – Adopt a slightly different target for FMPO:
set 34.2% target for Pavement in Good condition [vs. the State at 35.6% (2019)
and 34.2% (2021)]
set 12.0% target for Pavement in Poor condition [vs. State at 9.0% (2019) and
12.0% (2021)]
Reporting is for a four-year period although revisions to the targets can be made
after two years.
Staff recommends approval of the FMPO proposed targets; the Technical
Committee recommended their approval on November 7.
CURRENT ISSUES
FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than November 20, 2018.
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ACTION ITEM
Hold a public hearing on the proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-5 (PM 2
Performance Measure Targets).
Consider approval of the proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-5 (PM 2
Performance Measure Targets).
APPLICABLE CITATIONS
Requirement for MPOs to establish performance targets for Federal-aid highway
measures and public transportation established by USDOT.
23 USC 134(h)(2)
49 USC 5303(h)(2)
49 USC 5304(d)(2)
Requirements to include discussion in the metropolitan and statewide improvement
program as to how the planned program will achieve State/MPO targets:
23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)
23 USC 135(g)(4)
49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)
49 USC 5304(g)(4)
DISCUSSION: Mr. Kiely reported that the Technical Committee and Staff has been
working with NMDOT on developing measures for Performance Management (PM 2)
Measure for assessing pavement and bridge condition. Policy Committee Resolution
2018-5 sets the measures for the FMPO.
The FMPO actually needed to develop some of its own targets for PM 2. The proposed
targets are:
BRIDGES on National Highway System (NHS) - Adopt a different target for
FMPO:
o 10% target for Bridges in Good condition [vs. the State at 36.0% (2019)
and 30.0% (2021)]
o 2.5% target for Bridges in Poor condition [vs. State at 3.3% (2019) and
2.5% (2021)]
PAVEMENT on Non-Interstate/NHS – Adopt a slightly different target for FMPO:
o set 34.2% target for Pavement in Good condition [vs. the State at 35.6%
(2019) and 34.2% (2021)]
o set 12.0% target for Pavement in Poor condition [vs. State at 9.0% (2019)
and 12.0% (2021)]
Chair Sharer opened the public hearing. There were no comments made. Chair Sharer
closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Commissioner Beckstead moved to approve proposed Policy Committee
Resolution 2018-5 regarding the PM 2 Performance Measure Targets. Mayor Duckett
seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
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4. FFY 2019 TARGETS FOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE/FREIGHT/CMAQ (PM 3)
Subject: FFY2019 Targets for System
Performance/Freight/CMAQ (PM 3)
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: November 15, 2018
BACKGROUND
23 CFR §490 – 2019 Targets for System Performance/Freight/CMAQ (PM 3)
(see attached).
The FHWA requires that MPOs establish PM 3 Measures as follows: 1) Two
measures to assess system performance: a. Percentage of person-miles
traveled on the interstate system that are reliable; b. Percentage of person-
miles traveled on the non-interstate National Highway System (NHS) that are
reliable; 2) One measure to assess freight movement: a. Truck Travel Time
Reliability (TTTR) index; 3) Three measures to assess the CMAQ Program: a.
Annual hours of peak-hour excessive delay per capita – NM is not required to
set a target for this measure; b. Percent on non-single occupancy vehicle
(SOV) travel – NM is not required to set a target for this measure; c. On-road
mobile source emissions reductions – NM is in non-attainment for Particulate
Matter (PM) 10 in one area covered by the El Paso Metropolitan Planning
Organization (EPMPO).
MPOs may agree to support State target OR establish their own targets. The
FMPO proposes to adopt the NMDOT targets for PM 3.
Staff recommends adopting the NMDOT targets; the Technical Committee
recommended their approval on November 7.
CURRENT ISSUES
FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than November 20, 2018
ACTION ITEM
Hold a public hearing on the proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-6
regarding the PM 3 Performance Measure Targets.
Consider approval of the proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-6
regarding PM 3 Performance Measure Targets.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS
Requirement for MPOs to establish performance targets for Federal-aid highway
measures and public transportation established by USDOT.
23 USC 134(h)(2)
49 USC 5303(h)(2)
49 USC 5304(d)(2)
Requirements to include discussion in the metropolitan and statewide improvement
program as to how the planned program will achieve State/MPO targets:
23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)
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23 USC 135(g)(4)
49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)
49 USC 5304(g)(4)
DISCUSSION: Mr. Kiely reported that the National Performance Management Measures
for System Performance/Freight/CMAQ (PM 3) requires the MPOs to either agree to
support the state’s targets or adopt their own. Policy Committee Resolution 2018-6
proposes to adopt the state’s targets as follows:
1) Two measures to assess system performance:
a. Percentage of person-miles traveled on the interstate system that are reliable;
b. Percentage of person-miles traveled on the non-interstate National Highway
System (NHS) that are reliable;
2) One measure to assess freight movement:
a. Truck Travel time Reliability (TTTR) index;
3) Three measures to assess the CMAQ Program:
a. Annual hours of peak-hour excessive delay per capita – NM is not required to
set a target for this measure;
b. Percent on non-single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel – NM is not required to
set a target for this measure;
c. On-road mobile source emissions reductions – NM is in non-attainment for
Particulate Matter (PM) 10 in one area covered by the El Paso Metropolitan
Planning Organization (EPMPO).
Mr. Kiely commented that much of the PM 3 target implications are for systems primarily
outside of the FMPO area.
Chair Sharer opened the public hearing. There were no comments received from those
present. Chair Sharer closed the public hearing.
ACTION: City Manager Rob Mayes moved to approve proposed Policy Committee
Resolution 2018-6 regarding PM 3 Performance Measure Targets. Mayor Duckett
Seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
5. 2019 ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Subject: 2019 Annual Meeting Schedule
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: November 15, 2018
BACKGROUND
Each year the Policy Committee approves a resolution ensuring compliance
with the open meetings act and establishes its meeting schedule for the
coming year.
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NMDOTs STIP Procedures Manual outlines an annual calendar for TIP
Amendments which may impact the meeting schedule on a quarterly basis.
This schedule has been considered in developing this proposal.
CURRENT WORK
Staff is presenting, herein, a proposed meeting schedule for discussion with
the Policy Committee.
It is suggested that the Policy Committee hold eight (8) regular meetings
during 2019. The additional meeting in June is needed to consider a scheduled
amendment to the UPWP.
Meetings are recommended for January, February, April, May, June, August,
September, and November.
The Committee’s Meetings can continue to be held on the fourth Thursday at
1:30 pm, unless otherwise indicated, on a rotating basis among the entities.
Approval of the 2019 meeting schedule and formal action to adopt a meeting
resolution will be sought in November.
ACTION ITEM
It is recommended that the Policy Committee review and consider approval of
proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-4 regarding the proposed 2019
meeting schedule.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Kiely commented that proposed Policy Committee Resolution 2018-4
addressed the Policy Committee meeting calendar for 2019. Staff recommended
keeping the same schedule of meetings to be held on the fourth Thursday of each month
and rotating among the entities.
Mr. Kiely added that the schedule had been reviewed for possible conflicts with the
RTPO calendar. The RTPO members agreed to defer to the MPO calendar as the MPO
schedule is more intense with set deadlines and approvals.
ACTION: Mayor Duckett moved to approve the proposed Policy Committee Resolution
2018-4 regarding the proposed 2019 meeting schedule. Commissioner Sipe seconded
the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
6. REPORTS FROM NMDOT
District 5 – Lawrence Lopez
Mr. Lopez re-introduced David Quintana, the Assistant District Engineer for Engineering
with NMDOT’s District 5. He also introduced Manuel Maestas, the new Assistant
Regional Manager for NMDOT’s North Region Design Center. Mr. Maestas will be in
charge of the T/LPA programs for District 5 and the North Region.
Mr. Lopez reported that he just heard from the City of Aztec that the final property
needed to be acquired for the East Aztec Arterial project has been acquired. He stated
that, unfortunately, the funding for that project was for FY2018. He said that NMDOT will
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have to re-establish funding, but noted that Deputy Secretary Lujan has previously
stated his support of this project. Mr. Lopez will present this new information to Mr. Lujan
to address the federal portion of the funding, however added that another part of the
funding for the project was legislative funding that will now have to be reapproved and
pursued separately. Commissioner Sipe said that the City of Aztec has already begun
that process. Mr. Lopez said that if the funding can be found the project could hopefully
be completed in FY2019.
Mr. Lopez reported that NMDOT does have a contractor for the final phases of the US
64 project. This is in the early stages and there is no schedule available yet.
NMDOT is in the process of selecting a contractor for the project on NM 170.
Mr. Lopez commented that with Mr. Quintana and Mr. Maestas on board, NMDOT is
very eager to be as involved as possible in working with the entity staffs. He encouraged
frequent communication between the local entities and NMDOT to work cooperatively to
develop projects in the FMPO area.
Mayor Duckett asked if NMDOT had any plans to rebuild Murray Drive (the truck route)
as it runs through Farmington. Mr. Quintana said there were no plans for this facility and
said that the project would need to get added to the TIP. District 5 maintenance funds
are separate from the TIP and are used around the District as needed. Mayor Duckett
asked the NMDOT representatives to please drive the facility and perhaps provide some
ideas on how best, and when, to get the needed work completed.
Planning Liaison – Joseph Moriarty
Mr. Moriarty reported that NMDOT’s public involvement plan is now available for public
comment until December 13. This draft plan can be found on their website and written
comments can be sent to him.
The New Mexico Bike Plan is currently being finalized. Mr. Moriarty thanked everyone
who provided comments and feedback during the preparation of the plan. A final version
of the plan will be posted on their website by the end of the year.
7. NATIONAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES FOR HIGHWAY
SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (PM 1)
Subject: National Performance Management Measures
for Highway Safety Improvement Program (PM
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Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: November 15, 2018
BACKGROUND
23 CFR §490 Subpart B – National Performance Management Measures for
Highway Safety Improvement Program (see attached).
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The FHWA requires that MPOs establish targets for five (5) safety
performance measures for all public roads in the MPO planning area within
180 days after the State establishes each target.
The five Performance Measures to be considered are: 1) Number of Fatalities,
2) Number of Serious Injuries, 3) Fatalities per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles
Traveled), 4) Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled)
and, 5) Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious
Injuries.
The first three targets are common measures and must be identical to the
targets established for the Highway Safety Plan (HSP).
MPOs may: Agree to support State target OR establish specific numeric
targets for a safety performance measure (number or rate).
Reporting is done on an annual basis, leaving the choice to adopt State
standards vs. establish MPO specific targets up to the MPO Policy Committee
each year..
CURRENT ISSUES & RECOMMENDATIONS
This item will be presented to the Technical Committee for consideration in
December and then brought back to the Policy Committee in January for their
considered adoption.
Staff recommends that the state standards be adopted again for FFY2019.
FMPO Policy Committee action is due no later than February 27, 2019.
INFORMATION ITEM
This item will be considered and action sought by the Policy Committee in
January 2019.
APPLICABLE CITATIONS
Requirement for MPOs to establish performance targets for Federal-aid highway
measures and public transportation established by USDOT.
23 USC 134(h)(2)
49 USC 5303(h)(2)
49 USC 5304(d)(2)
Requirements to include discussion in the metropolitan and statewide improvement
program as to how the planned program will achieve State/MPO targets:
23 USC 134(j)(2)(D)
23 USC 135(g)(4)
49 USC 5303(j)(2)(D)
49 USC 5304(g)(4)
DISCUSSION: Mr. Kiely explained that National Performance Management Measure
(PM 1) for Highway Safety Improvement Program is another FHWA requirement. MPOs
may either adopt the state standards or establish specific numeric targets of their own.
The five safety related performance measures are:
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The five Performance Measures that need to be set annually are:
1. Number of Fatalities
2. Number of Serious Injuries
3. Fatalities per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled)
4. Serious Injuries per 100 Million VMT (Vehicle Miles Traveled)
5. Number of Non-Motorized Fatalities and Non-Motorized Serious Injuries.
The consideration of adopting of the PM 1 targets will be brought back to the Policy
Committee in January 2019.
8. COMMITTEE MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items
Date: November 15, 2018
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no additional discussion items provided by Policy Committee members for
inclusion in the Agenda.
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject: Information Items
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: November 15, 2018
INFORMATION ITEMS
e. Report on FFY2020 PLUS CMAQ Non-Mandatory Program - Next Steps
PFFs for two projects were discussed at a CMAQ Feasibility Review Meeting held at
the MPO Office on October 18. San Juan County’s Diesel Replacement project was
deemed feasible. The next steps for this project are:
- Monday, December 3, 2018 (by 5:00 p.m.) is the deadline for the completed
application form and required materials (including Resolution of Sponsorship)
as one PDF to MPO Staff;
- Thursday, December 27, 2018 is the deadline for the FMPO Staff to submit the
completed CMAQ project applications to NMDOT.
f. Report on FFY2020-21 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) & Recreation
Trails Program (RTP). Five TAP and RTP projects provided their project
application forms and required materials (including the Resolution of Sponsorship)
to MPO Staff by the October 26, 2018 deadline:
City of Farmington
Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II
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Foothills Drive Pedestrian and Traffic Calming Improvements
San Juan County
Kirtland Schools Path Extension
Glade Run Recreation Area (GRRA) Extension
Farmington Municipal School District
Safe Routes to Schools Program
These projects will be submitted to the NMDOT TAP/RTP Coordinator by the
November 30, 2018 (5:00 p.m.) deadline.
g. MPO Officer. Applications from four potential candidates for the position of MPO
Officer are being reviewed with interviews scheduled soon.
h. Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Update. The consultant provided several draft chapters of
the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan Update on October 26 for initial review by the
Technical Committee and Staff. Additionally, the consultant briefed the Technical
Committee on November 7th and made arrangements with members and NMDOT
staff to finalize their input into the Plan.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Kiely reported that the FFY2020 PLUS CMAQ Non-Mandatory Program
Is open to all MPOs to apply for available program funds. A project review meeting was
held on October 18 and San Juan County’s diesel replacement project was deemed
feasible. The next deadline is for the completed application form and required materials
(including Resolution of Sponsorship) to be submitted to MPO Staff as one PDF. Chief
Operations Office for the County, Mr. Stark stated that the required match was
approved by the County Commission at their last meeting.
Projects for the FFY2020-21 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) & Recreation
Trails Program (RTP) programs had five projects that provided project application
forms and required materials (including the Resolution of Sponsorship) to MPO Staff by
the October 26, 2018 deadline. The projects will be submitted to NMDOT by the
November 30, 2018 deadline. Those projects were:
City of Farmington
Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II
Foothills Drive Pedestrian and Traffic Calming Improvements
San Juan County
Kirtland Schools Path Extension
Glade Run Recreation Area (GRRA) Extension
Farmington Municipal School District
Safe Routes to Schools Program
Mr. Kiely reported that the NWNMCOG has been advertising for the MPO Officer since
mid-August using various methods. There have been numerous inquiries, but most were
not qualified. Recently however, four completed applications from qualified applicants
were received; two were local, one was within New Mexico, and one was from Texas.
Mr. Kiely then sent out a fairly challenging questionnaire to these applicants to gauge
their understanding of planning, what they know of the MPO area, how well they
communicate, along with other questions. Only the applicant from Texas provided
responses to the questionnaire.
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Mr. Kiely has not yet followed up with this applicant or with the others to see why they
did not provide their responses. Mr. Kiely and the Policy Committee discussed thoughts
on how to proceed:
Set up Skype interview with the one applicant who completed the
questionnaire. If like him, invite him to New Mexico for in-person interview;
FMPO has two professional positions open:
o One is more administrative/technical review along with planning;
o Other is more simply planning/visionary.
Consider starting new hire at the Planner position, see how they work out,
and then possibly promote them to the MPO Officer position;
Put out another request for statements of interest noting the FMPO is actively
seeking to fill two positions;
Find out why the other applicants did not respond
o Applicants were given one week to complete the questionnaire;
o Did they actually receive the questionnaire?
o If they did not respond to the questionnaire by the deadline, will they
be reliable if hired?
o Fair to applicant who did respond to now re-consider others?
Need to hire competent staff in a difficult market;
No need to bend over backwards, but be more open-minded;
Must now demonstrate a true interest in the position(s);
See if there were extenuating circumstances for their lack of
response;
Check back with each of the original applicants to see if they
are still interested.
Chair Sharer, Mayor Duckett, and Commissioner Sipe offered to participate on an
interview committee. Mr. Kiely will reach out to the one applicant who did respond to all
requirements, as well as the other applicants to verify their interest. He will then notify
the interested Policy Committee members when interview(s) have been scheduled.
Mr. Kiely reported that several draft chapters of the bike/ped plan update have been
provided by the consultant to be reviewed by Staff and the Technical Committee. A
conference call with the consultant, NMDOT, and Staff is planned in the next few weeks
to clear up any questions and get final comments before the draft plan is completed.
10. BUSINESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND STAFF
There was no business from the Chairman, Members and Staff.
11. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was no public comment on any issues not on the agenda
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12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Duckett moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Stark seconded the motion. The
motion was approved unanimously. Chair Sharer adjourned the meeting at 2:19 p.m.
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Sean Sharer, Policy Committee Chair June Markle, Administrative Assistant
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