MPO Technical Committee
Regular MeetingFarmington, NM · May 8, 2019
Agenda
MPO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
AGENDA
May 8, 2019
10:00 a.m.
Commission Chambers
Aztec City Hall
201 West Chaco Street
Aztec, New Mexico
AGENDA
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
May 8, 2019 10:00 AM
This regular meeting will be held in Commission Chambers at Aztec City Hall, 201 West Chaco,
Aztec, New Mexico.
ITEM PAGE
1. Call to Order: Call meeting to order
2. Minutes: Approve the minutes from the April 10, 2019 Technical Committee 15-21
Meeting.
3. TIP Project Updates from Technical Committee Members: Members will 1-2
provide updates on their TIP projects.
4. Quarterly Education: Critical Issues in Transportation 2019 from 3
Transportation Research Board
Presented by: Mary L. Holton, AICP
5. Reports from NMDOT
a. Update from District 5 (David Quintana)
b. Update from the Planning Bureau (Joseph Moriarty)
6. Committee Member Discussion Item(s) 4
No additional discussion items were presented by Technical Committee members
7. Information Items 5-13
a. TIP Amendment #7 & New FFY2020-2025 Transportation Improvement
Program (TIP) (attachment)
b. Annual FMPO’s Quality Assurance Review (QAR)
c. MTP Report
d. NMDOT Traffic Counts
e. TAP/RTP/CMAQ Application Update (attachment)
f. TAM Plan Adoption
g. NMDOT Call for Projects to apply for State-funded grants (attachment)
Presented by: Mary L Holton, AICP
8. Business from Chairman, Members, and Staff
9. Public Comment on Any Issues Not on the Agenda
10. 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 ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #3
Subject: Status of TIP Projects
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: May 8, 2019
BACKGROUND
The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require that each MPO shall develop a
process to monitor the progress and status of each project in the first two years
of the TIP. These monthly reviews help correct inconsistencies in the TIP, STIP,
the MPO’s MTP, Agreement Request Forms (ARFs), etc. and provide for discussion
among the members and NMDOT representatives.
TRACKING INFORMATION (2018-2023 TIP)
Local Agreement Status (ARF) ITS/Sys ENG Certification
ROW Certification Public Involvement Certification
Design Completion 30 – 60 – 90%
Environmental Certification
Utilities Certification
Railroad Certification
Archeology Certification
PROJECTS CURRENTLY ON FMPO TIP
Aztec
F100091 – East Aztec Arterial Phase II
Bloomfield
F100300 – East Blanco Bridge
Farmington
F100099 – Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II
F100100 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I
F100101 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II
F100132 – 20th Street Phase III
F100221 – Anesi Trail and Pedestrian Bridge
TF00001 – Red Apple Transit
San Juan County
F100021 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III
F100240 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails
F100270 – Kirtland Schools Walk Path System
F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement
NMDOT
F100112 – US64 Phase V
F100113 – US64 Phase VI
CURRENT WORK
Top Regional Priority Projects
o East Arterial Route Phase II-
o Pinon Hills Boulevard Bridge Phases I & II
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o Kirtland School Walk Path System
Surface Transportation Program Funds (STP) - funds can be used to repair
structurally deficient bridges.
Integration of all FMPO TIP projects on to new eSTIP website.
Public eSTIP website can be viewed at https://estip.dot.state.nm.us/
INFORMATION ITEM
This is an information item only. Committee members will have an
opportunity to provide feedback regarding TIP project status and details.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #4
Subject: Quarterly Educational Presentation –
Critical Issues in Transportation 2019
Prepared by: Mary L Holton, AICP, MPO Officer
Date: May 8, 2019
PRESENTATION
A copy of the Transportation Research Board (TRB) publication “Critical Issues in
Transportation 2019” was included within the email for your agenda. This reading was
selected as it “poses a series of challenging questions about potential critical issues
that may arise 10 to 20 years into the future.” This subject is especial important as
the MPO begins preparing for the development of its 2045 MTP.
The authors advise that “Changes are coming at transportation from all directions,
including potentially revolutionary technologies such as drones and automated
vehicles, rapid innovations in urban transportation services, unreliable funding for
infrastructure and operations, and possible changes in national policies affecting
trade, climate, environmental protection, and sources of energy. The potential
consequences of these changes could make future congestion, fuel consumption, and
emissions either markedly better or markedly worse. Correspondingly, these potential
changes could positively or adversely affect commercial truck, rail, aviation, and
waterborne networks, with significant implications for the delivery of goods and
services, personal travel, and the economy.”
Sections in the reading include Transformational Technologies and Services; Serving a
Growing and Shifting Population; Energy and Sustainability; Resilience and Security;
Safety and Public Health; Equity; Governance; System Performance and Asset
Management; Funding and Finance; Goods Movement; Institutional and Workforce
Capacity; and, Research and Innovation.
MPO Staff invites you to read the publication noting what the MPO will most likely
need to address in the development of the new MTP. Please come to the meeting
prepared to discuss the issues you believe will challenge the MPO in the future.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #6
Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items
Date: May 8, 2019
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no additional discussion items provided by Technical Committee members
for inclusion in the Agenda.
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FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Agenda Item #
Subject: Information Items
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: May 8, 2019
INFORMATION ITEMS
a. TIP Amendment #7, New FFY2020-2025 Transportation Improvement Program
(TIP). It is noted that there were no project change forms received by FMPO for
the formal TIP Amendment #7 to the FFY2018-2023 TIP.
The remaining amendment cycles (#8 and #9) for the FFY2018-2023 TIP have been
cancelled so that we can start the FFY2020-2025 TIP Adoption Process, which will
begin in late May with the Call for Projects and will end with the final
consideration by both the Technical and Policy Committees in August 2019. A
schedule for this TIP Adoption is attached for your review.
b. Annual FMPO Quality Assurance Review (QAR). The MPO’s Annual Quality
Assurance Review (QAR) was held on April 10. We are expecting Joseph Moriarty’s
written evaluation soon.
c. MTP Report. MPO Staff continues to work on the draft PPP and the MTP Scope of
Work. The Draft PPP will be distributed as soon as possible.
d. NMDOT Traffic Counts. Staff advised last month “the NMDOT Traffic Monitoring
section is in the process of annualizing all of the 2018 traffic counts. During then
March MPO Quarterly, Sean Noonen/NMDOT reported that FMPO’s data is expected
to be released in April, and that the 2019 locations will be coordinated with the
MPO (including the Tech Committee) very soon.” Staff asked for an update from
Sean and he responded, “Our Roadway Inventory Program is putting together a
geodatabase that will include the 2018 traffic count data that includes our traffic
section ID, our route naming convention and the local street names. In the
meantime I have attached a shapefile and kmz file for your service area with 2018
traffic data. The shapefile does not include the local street names.” The files were
forwarded to you in case you wanted the data quicker and your entity has GIS
capabilities, and to the GIS Division with the City of Farmington so that they can
provide that assistance to the MPO.
e. TAP/RTP/CMAQ Application Update. Please congratulate San Juan County and the
City of Farmington on their recent Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) and
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant awards for the following projects: Glade
Run Recreation Area Trails, Kirtland School Multi-Use Trail, and Foothills Drive
Enhancement Phase II! The federal funding for the three FMPO projects totals
more than $1.3M. Way to go Fran, Nick, and Virginia! A copy of Selection Process
and Feedback from NMDOT is attached. We have not yet received any information
on the CMAQ application.
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f. TAM Plan Transit Performance Targets Adoption. This item will return next
month, as the FTA requires that the MPO adopt these targets annually by June 30.
Andrew has advised that the Red Apple’s Targets have not changed.
g. Call for Projects. NMDOT has announced its call for projects. Local and tribal
governments in New Mexico are eligible to apply for state funded grants.
Applications are due to NMDTO by June 14, 2019 and require a number of steps
prior to submittal. See the attached letter for details.
h. Staff Training. MPO Staff will travel to Santa Fe for FHWA Grants Management
Training (2 CFR 200) and NMDOT eSTIP training May 14-16. A representative from
the MPO’s fiscal agent will also attend the FHWA training.
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TIP Adoption Schedule
for the
Farmington MPO
FFY 2020‐FFY 2025
Completed Technical Policy
Presentation
Call for TIP Application & A‐ Committee Public Comment Committee Submit to
of Proposals to PPM Review
Projects 1340 Forms Review & Public Period Meeting NMDOT
TC
Due to MPO Hearing For Approval
5/20/19 6/7/19 7/10/19 7/11‐8/13/19 8/14/19 7/21‐8/19/19 8/22/19 8/26/19
Signed: ____________________________
Mary L Holton, AICP
MPO Officer
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Selection Process:
In this most recent call for projects, NMDOT received 38 Transportation Alternatives applications
requesting over $28 million in federal funds for FFY2020+. NMDOT planning staff and a multidisciplinary
team at each NMDOT Region Design Center conducted an internal assessment of the applications for
eligibility and completeness. The Construction and Civil Rights Bureau (CCRB) evaluated applicants for
compliance with Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VI requirements. Finally NMDOT’s
Financial Management team reviewed each applicant for adequate financial controls and audit findings.
If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Maggie Moore, 505-470-4705 to discuss.
TAP funds are awarded through a competitive application process whereby project applications are
scored and ranked according to criteria, outlined in the FFY20/21 NMDOT Active Transportation and
Recreational Programs Guide. The TAP Scoring Committee met on March 19th, to score and rank the
eligible applications. We assembled an ad-hoc committee of:
• Jessica Hunter, NMDOT CCRB
• Joseph Moriarty, NMDOT Planning, FMPO Liaison
• Luke Smith, NMDOT D3 TLPA Coordinator
• Andrew Wray, Mesilla Valley MPO Planner
• Eric Ghahate, Northern Pueblos RTPO Planner
Feedback:
The details of how projects were scored and ranked are contained in the FFY20/21 NMDOT Active
Transportation and Recreational Programs Guide. Entities could receive 0-3 points for each narrative
question based on the following:
3 points: The application demonstrates a thorough understanding of how this factor applies, and
provides clear and compelling documentation on how the project meets and exceeds the factor.
2 points: The application demonstrates a basic understanding of this factor, and provides
minimal documentation on how the project meets the factor.
1 point: The application demonstrates very little understanding of this factor, and does not
provide any documentation on how the project meets the factor.
0 points: Does not meet factor.
Attributes of Higher-Scoring Applications:
The following is a list of attributes observed in higher scoring applications:
• Project appeared in numerous planning documents, and the supporting documentation was
provided.
• Application included supporting documentation for all or most of the narrative questions
contained on the application, allowing it to score 3 points each on those questions.
• Application demonstrated a thorough understanding of questions and was able to effectively
explain how the project would contribute to the goals of each scoring factor.
Attributes of Lower-Scoring Applications:
The following is a list of attributes observed in lower scoring applications:
• Project did not appear in planning documents, or supporting documentation was insufficient or
not provided.
• Application did not include supporting documentation for many of the narrative questions on
the application, receiving 2 or less points.
• Application demonstrated a minimal understanding of questions or did not effectively explain
how the project contributed to the goals of each scoring factor.
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• Project scope not well defined or inconsistent, making evaluation challenging.
Additional Notes:
Project Merit: The competitive process is not intended to evaluate the inherent merit of a particular
project, but rather to be a forum for entities to demonstrate the merit of their project. All of the
projects that applied for funding have merits, particularly to their local residents. The competitive
process provides a mechanism for determining which projects to award given limited funding.
Planning Points: When projects have many partners and are included in planning documents or studies,
it demonstrates community support for that project, and shows how a project helps meet the goals of a
community or region. Adopted plans go through robust public involvement processes, and are formally
adopted by councils, commissions, and agencies. To provide the greatest benefit to communities, as well
as to help ensure successful projects, NMDOT’s goal is to fund projects that meet local needs and
desires and that have broad community support.
Federal eligibility and requirements: The Transportation Alternatives Program is a federally funded
program. Federal funds are encumbered with many additional requirements that entities must meet in
order to receive funds. These include ADA, Title VI, and financial fitness requirements. If entities were
shown to not meet all of these requirements at the time applications were received, they were not
considered for funds.
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The minutes from the
April 10, 2019
Technical Committee meeting
are on the following pages.
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MINUTES
FARMINGTON METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING
April 10, 2019
Technical Members Present: Jason Thomas, City of Bloomfield
Helen Landaverde (Alt), City of Farmington
Virginia King, City of Farmington
Dan Flack, Town of Kirtland
David Quintana, District 5, NMDOT
Andrew Montoya, Red Apple Transit
Fran Fillerup, San Juan County
Nick Porell, San Juan County
Technical Members Absent: Steven Saavedra, City of Aztec
Staff Present: Mary Holton, MPO Officer
June Markle, MPO Administrative Assistant
Staff Absent: Jeff Kiely, Exec. Director, NWNMCOG
Others Present: Joseph Moriarty, Planning Liaison, NMDOT
Larry Hathaway, San Juan County
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Nick Porell called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
2. APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE MARCH 13, 2019 TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
MEETING
Mr. Montoya moved to approve the minutes from the March 13, 2019 Technical
Committee meeting. Mr. Fillerup seconded the motion. The motion to approve the
minutes passed unanimously.
3. STATUS OF TIP PROJECTS
Subject: Status of TIP Projects
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: April 10, 2019
BACKGROUND
The STIP Protocols, finalized in early 2014, require that each MPO shall develop a
process to monitor the progress and status of each project in the first two years
of the TIP. These monthly reviews help correct inconsistencies in the TIP, STIP,
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the MPO’s MTP, Agreement Request Forms (ARFs), etc. and provide for discussion
among the members and NMDOT representatives.
TRACKING INFORMATION (2018-2023 TIP)
Local Agreement Status (ARF) ITS/Sys ENG Certification
ROW Certification Public Involvement Certification
Design Completion 30 – 60 – 90%
Environmental Certification
Utilities Certification
Railroad Certification
Archeology Certification
PROJECTS CURRENTLY ON FMPO TIP
Aztec
F100091 – East Aztec Arterial Phase II
Bloomfield
F100300 – East Blanco Bridge
Farmington
F100099 – Foothills Drive Enhancement Phase II
F100100 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase I
F100101 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase II
F100132 – 20th Street Phase III
F100221 – Anesi Trail and Pedestrian Bridge
TF00001 – Red Apple Transit
San Juan County
F100021 – East Pinon Hills Blvd Extension Phase III
F100240 – Glade Run Recreation Area Trails
F100270 – Kirtland Schools Walk Path System
F100290 – CR 5500 Bridge Replacement
NMDOT
F100112 – US64 Phase V
F100113 – US64 Phase VI
CURRENT WORK
Top Regional Priority Projects
o East Arterial Route Phase II-
o Pinon Hills Boulevard Bridge Phases I & II
o Kirtland School Walk Path System
Surface Transportation Program Funds (STP) - funds can be used to repair
structurally deficient bridges.
Integration of all FMPO TIP projects on to new eSTIP website.
Public eSTIP website can be viewed at https://estip.dot.state.nm.us/
INFORMATION ITEM
This is an information item only. Committee members will have an
opportunity to provide feedback regarding TIP project status and details.
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DISCUSSION: The Technical Committee members presented their project updates:
City of Farmington – Virginia King
Foothills Drive Enhancement - Phase II
All of the temporary construction permits (TCP) but one have been received. This
project is expected to go before Farmington City Council for approval and be
completed by May.
20th Street – Phase III
The consultant is expected to submit the maps to the right-of-way bureau with
appraisals to follow.
Pinon Hills Boulevard – Phases I and II
No report
San Juan County – Nick Porell
Pinon Hills Boulevard – Phase III
Project is currently with the right-of-way bureau for approval.
Glade Run Recreation Area Trails
Field work has been completed. A submission for the environmental certification is
expected soon.
Kirtland Schools Walk Path
Following a winter shutdown, work started back up on March 25. Substantial
completion is expected around April 19.
CR 5500 Bridge Replacement
A 60% design meeting with NMDOT has been held. Still waiting for title reports for the
land acquisition which will follow the FHWA handbook requirements.
NMDOT – District 5 – David Quintana
US 64 – Phases V and VI
The consultant, Mountain States, is working on preliminary preparations for Phases V
and VI of the US 64 widening. Expected completion is anticipated to be August 2020.
La Plata Bridge Replacement
Work began on April 9 on the LaPlata Bridge replacement. Traffic will be reduced to
one lane for the duration of the anticipated 150-day project.
4. REPORTS FROM NMDOT
David Quintana – NMDOT District 5
The State Legislature released $389,000,000 of one-time transportation funding, with
$50,000,000 going to the local infrastructure fund. Most of the money will be going to
the southern part of the state, District 5 expects to receive approximately $8,000,000
to be used for local government projects. These funds are a 95/5 split match with
local entities only required to match 5%. Additionally, the funds can be used for
bridges. District 5 will be working with the local entities to identify projects that could
qualify for this funding which will be available in July.
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Mr. Quintana commented that the new cabinet secretary, Michael Sandoval, has
encouraged NMDOT divisions/departments to work toward being better partners with
the local governments and agencies and to be a point of resource for them in seeking
project funding.
Mr. Quintana said he would look into providing better signage at the intersection of US
64 and Andrea Drive. Chair Porell said that the Juvenile Services Administrator had
reported that people were having trouble finding the office.
Joseph Moriarty – Planning Bureau
The TAP/RTP/CMAQ applications have been evaluated by the committee and the
scores submitted. The Planning Bureau is finalizing the program of projects with the
final list of projects expected to be released within a few weeks.
The Govt-to-Govt update on April 1 provided an updated list of those entities in
compliance with Title VI and ADA program requirements. Except for Kirtland, the
other public agencies in the FMPO are in compliance. Kirtland is working on developing
their plans.
Mr. Moriarty reported on several trainings on the Open Meetings Act/Inspection of
Public Records being held around the state by the New Mexico Attorney General’s
office. All trainings are free of charge.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER DISCUSSION ITEMS
Subject: Committee Member Discussion Items
Date: April 10, 2019
DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no additional discussion items provided by Technical Committee members
for inclusion in the Agenda.
6. INFORMATION ITEMS
Subject: Information Items
Prepared by: MPO Staff
Date: April 10, 2019
INFORMATION ITEMS
i. Call for Projects. Formal TIP Amendment #7 to the FFY2018-2023 TIP is now open
and amendments to the FMPO TIP are now being accepted. TIP Change Request
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Forms are due to the FMPO no later than April 24, 2019. Please let MPO Staff know
if you have any questions or require assistance. The Technical Committee will
review TIP Amendment #7 on May 8 with Policy Committee consideration taking
place on May 23.
j. Annual FMPO Quality Assurance Review (QAR). The MPO’s Annual Quality
Assurance Review (QAR) is scheduled with NMDOT for April 10.
k. NMDOT Traffic Counts. The NMDOT Traffic Monitoring section is in the process of
annualizing all of the 2018 traffic counts. During then March MPO Quarterly, Sean
Noonen/NMDOT reported that FMPO’s data is expected to be released in April, and
that the 2019 locations will be coordinated with the MPO (including the Tech
Committee) very soon.
l. MPO Quarterly. Ms. Holton attended the MPO Quarterly on March 13 via
teleconference. The final draft agenda is attached for your review.
m. Tribal/ Local Public Agency (T/LPA) Handbook Training. This training, held in
Farmington on March 27, was intended for Tribal/Local Public Agencies (T/LPA)
who have projects currently funded or active applications currently submitted to
the NMDOT for federal funds. The training is an all day, interactive forum to
discuss the newly rewritten T/LPA Handbook and familiarize agencies and
consultants with the Handbook, website, and new procedures and processes
necessary to successfully complete federally funded transportation projects.
Future training will be offered to all other T/LPAs who do not have a project
programmed in the STIP but those who plan on applying for federal funding in the
future.
n. New NHI Courses. Please see the enclosed for new classes offered by National
Highway Institute.
o. MTP Guidance. MPO Staff plans up discuss questions with the Committee prior to
proceeding with steps relating to beginning the 2045 MTP.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Holton reported that the Call for Projects for TIP Amendment #7
would be sent out today. All TIP change forms will need to be in to Staff no later than
April 24 for consideration during the May Technical and Policy Committee meetings.
Ms. Holton thanked all for their work last month to approve TIP Amendment #6 and
Amendment #2 to the UPWP. The NMDOT deadlines for both were met.
The FMPO’s Quality Assurance Review (QAR) will be held at the MPO Office this
afternoon with Mr. Moriarty and staff.
During the MPO Quarterly, Sean Noonen with NMDOT’s Traffic Bureau reported that
the traffic count data collected in 2018 will be released in April. Mr. Noonen has also
developed a list of locations for 2019 for the FMPO area. Ms. Holton advised that he
provide that list to Staff so that it could be coordinated with the FMPO Technical
Committee to ensure the entities’ needs were met. Mr. Noonen agreed.
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Ms. Holton attended the MPO Quarterly via teleconference and a copy of the meeting
agenda was provided on Page 12 of the Agenda. There was a lot of discussion on the
MPOs beginning work on their 2045 MTPs. Due to a heavy snow storm in Santa Fe,
many NMDOT Planning staff were unable to attend the Quarterly so there was very
limited discussion and no significant NMDOT updates were provided. Ms. Holton
advised that the next quarterly will be on June 5 in Farmington at the MPO Office. The
committee thanked Ms. Holton for participating in the Quarterly even though she was
out of town.
Ms. Holton has requested to receive some additional training on the eSTIP. NMDOT
Planning is working to coordinate a convenient time for all interested MPOs.
Training on the Tribal/Local Public Agency (T/LPA) Handbook Training was held on
March 27 and was well attended by local entities’ staff. Mr. Porell commented that
there are now some more firmly published deadlines and he expressed concern that
some could be unrealistic. Mr. Quintana said that NMDOT also needs to be flexible to
help the entities get their projects completed. Mr. Porell also noted that cooperative
agreements will no longer run on the standard federal fiscal year, but will be project
based.
Ms. Holton said there was a list of NHI trainings on Page 13 of the Agenda. She said the
MPO could host a training if members desired.
Ms. Holton said that Amendment #2 to the UPWP was to address the additional funding
received from FHWA and FTA. The additional FTA funding is available for the MPO to
use until the end of FFY2020 which will allow for the hiring and funding of a consultant
for the entire MTP. Ms. Holton will work with the City of Farmington’s procurement
staff to develop an RFP to solicit bids for this project. Ms. Holton asked if the
Technical Committee members were comfortable acting as the steering committee for
the MTP as well as sitting on the evaluation committee to select the consultant.
Everyone agreed they were willing to participate in this process. Mr. Fillerup added
that meetings outside of a regular Technical Committee meeting would be important
to facilitate more detailed discussion without the pressure of concluding the meeting.
He added that he thought an update to the travel demand model was essential. Mr.
Bob Shull was not used to update the model for the 2040 MTP, but that is certainly
needed for this 2045 MTP.
Ms. King asked about the hiring process for the MPO Planner. Ms. Holton reported that
the NWNMCOG has re-advertised the position and is hopeful to find an Associate or
Senior Planner candidate soon.
7. BUSINESS FROM THE CHAIRMAN, MEMBERS AND STAFF
Mr. Quintana noted that senators and representatives from the region, along with
other agencies, were able to secure funding to proceed with the project for the
intersection of N36 and NM 371. Navajo DOT will manage the project.
Ms. King asked if the additional funding under the local government transportation bill
if funding also would include maintenance on bridges. Mr. Quintana said it could be
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used for any projects: bridge maintenance, additional arterials, to make other
projects whole or fix shortcomings. There will be a call for applications maybe in the
next couple of months and then funds awarded this fall. Any funds must be spent by
2024.
There was no additional business from the Chairman, Members and Staff.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ANY ISSUES NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was no comment on any issues not on the agenda.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Quintana moved to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Fillerup seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously and Mr. Porell adjourned the meeting at 10:37 a.m.
___________________________ ___________________________
Nick Porell, Technical Committee Chair June Markle, Administrative Assistant
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