Bicycle Advisory Committee

CITY OF HENDERSON BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES October 20, 2016 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Seegmiller called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m., in the Council Chambers Conference Room, 240 Water Street, Henderson, Nevada. II. CONFIRMATION OF POSTING AND ROLL CALL Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, confirmed the Bicycle Advisory Committee had been noticed in compliance with the Open Meeting Law by posting the Agenda three working days prior to the meeting at City Hall, the Multigenerational Center, the Whitney Ranch Recreation Center, Fire Station No. 86, the Nevada Public Notice Website, and the City of Henderson Website. Present: Chairman Scott Seegmiller Vice Chairman Ron Floth Jennifer Grube Mike Hair Paul Schmitt Absent: Steve Raucher Dick Wimmer (excused) Staff: Derek Allen, Planner II Rose Fuscaldo, Administrative Assistant III Tedie Jackson, CCS Reporter Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III Brian Anderson, Asst. City Attorney III Guests: Cathy Halka Sherie Moore Ben Taylor Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 2 of 4 Thursday, October 20, 2016 – Minutes III. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no comments presented by the public. IV. ACCEPTANCE OF AGENDA (For Possible Action) (Motion) Mr. Floth introduced a motion to accept the agenda as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Seegmiller declared the motion carried. V. NEW BUSINESS NB-1 MINUTES PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Approve minutes from September 15, 2016. (Motion) Mr. Hair introduced a motion to approve the minutes of September 15, 2016, as presented. The vote favoring approval was unanimous. Chairman Seegmiller declared the motion carried. NB-2 GET OUTDOORS NEVADA PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Update on Dick's ride for Outdoors NV Day on October 15. Mr. Floth reported that Get Outdoors Nevada was a successful event that was well attended and provided many activities and vendors. It was noted that Henderson will host this event next year. A discussion will take place at a future meeting regarding the Bicycle’s Advisory Commission’s participation and involvement in Get Outdoors Nevada 2017. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 3 of 4 Thursday, October 20, 2016 – Minutes NB-3 STAFF REPORT PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION Staff update on City sponsored initiatives and requests from the BAC. Scott Jarvis, Project Engineer III, reported on the following items:  Volunteers needed for the annual bike and pedestrian count in the next couple weeks (staff will email members date and times); staff will contact Kiwanis Club for possible volunteers  Contract to install thermal image cameras at approximately 100 intersections  Stroll N’ Roll event on November 12, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Racetrack Road buffered bike lane completion timeline NB-4 2016 BAC PRIORITIES AND GOALS PUBLIC WORKS, PARKS AND RECREATION To discuss the Committee's 2016 priorities, goals and assignments including: Update on committee member assignments to contact local businesses regarding becoming a City of Henderson Bicycle Friendly Business. Reminder to committee members to submit four (4) potential recreational riding routes. Discuss ideas to generate interest in a community sponsored bike co-op. Bicycle Friendly Businesses Staff will provide BAC members with copies of the Bicycle Friendly Business brochures. The brochure is also available on the City of Henderson webpage. Mr. Hair reported that Pedego Electric Bikes is interested in becoming a bicycle friendly business; Gomez Engineering is not interested. Ms. Grube is working with new management for Mad Batter Café and Bakery and representatives of Lovelady Brewery. Vice Chairman Floth reported the Bike Shop and REI are interested in applying for the City of Henderson Bicycle Friendly Business status. He has not heard back from McGhies. He will also contact Cashman Equipment and Wholefoods. Mr. Seegmiller will contact Vegas Velo Bicycle, and Robertos taco Shops. Bicycle Advisory Committee Page 4 of 4 Thursday, October 20, 2016 – Minutes Committee members were reminded to submit four recreation bicycle routes for the next meeting. Chairman Seegmiller suggested placing a page in Henderson Happenings showing designated bike routes. Staff will research whether this is possible. Mr. Floth will provide posted RTC bike and bus routes at the next meeting. A suggestion was made for the committee members to go on a field trip to talk to the owners of Crank and Grind Cycle Shop. VI. CHAIRMAN\MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Floth provided an update on the RTC Bike Share program. An event is scheduled for October 27, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. to launch the program. Mr. Floth reported that Clark County is applying for bicycle friendly status as a regional designation. VII. SET NEXT MEETING The next meeting was set for November 17, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT Cathy Halka, Regional Transportation Commission, provided an update on the Regional Bicycle Pedestrian Plan, which can be accessed at the following website: www.rtcsnv.com/bikepedplan. Sherie Moore, CCDS, representing the Safe Routes to School program, commented that they use hand tallies to keep track of how many kids ride their bikes to school. IX. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned at 5:16 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ________________________ Tedie Jackson, CCS Reporter