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161 <br />162 <br />163 <br />164 <br />165 <br />166 <br />167 <br />168 <br />169 <br />170 <br />171 <br />172 <br />173 <br />174 <br />175 <br />176 <br />177 <br />178 <br />179 <br />180 <br />181 <br />182 <br />183 <br />184 <br />185 <br />186 <br />187 <br />188 <br />189 <br />190 <br />191 <br />192 <br />193 <br />194 <br />195 <br />196 <br />197 <br />198 <br />199 <br />200 <br />201 <br />202 <br />203 <br />204 <br />205 <br />206 <br />207 <br />208 <br />209 <br />210 <br />211 <br />213 <br />214 <br />215 <br />216 <br />217 <br />218 <br />APPROVED 3/16/2016 <br />Heidi Perry asked if there is a motion to recommend this to the Board of County Commissioners. <br />Motion: made by Alex Castro to recommend to the Board of County Commissioners. Seconded by Jeff <br />Charles. <br />Vote: Unanimous <br />Agenda Item 6: Staff Updates (Abigaile Pittman) — Handouts included in packet <br />a. Revision to OUTBoard Policies and Procedures <br />b. Complete Streets for Seniors (Heidi Perry, verbal update) <br />c. NCDOT Division 7 projects located in DCHC MPO <br />d. NCDOT FY 2016 -2017 and 2017 -1018 Orange County Maintenance Resurfacing <br />e. Feb. 9 BOCC Review of Boards /Commissions' Annual Work Plans /Reports <br />f. Mebane Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) <br />g. NC 54 Corridor Feasibility Study <br />h. Collins Ridge development, Hillsborough <br />OUTBoard Action: Receive information. <br />Abigaile Pittman gave a quick update on items. <br />Jeff Charles inquired about replacing the wooden bridge on Borland, that was scheduled to be replaced 18 <br />months ago, which has a drastic impact on cyclists. Abigaile Pittman informed him that she just got a notice about <br />a bridge closing which she will send out to them. <br />Heidi Perry said the OUTBoard should look over the list of upcoming widening projects for opportunities of <br />adding two -foot shoulders for bicyclists. <br />Abigaile Pittman reminded the OUTBoard that the funding is no longer available for adding two -foot shoulders. <br />Heidi Perry mentioned there's going to be a meeting on March 3rd at the Seymour Center in Chapel Hill about <br />aging and community and planning for our future, and read a brief description. <br />Alex Castro mentioned his concern about the safety of seniors walking in Hillsborough along Route 70 and <br />Homestead Road in Chapel Hill. He explained it's a problem with jurisdiction. Jeff Charles suggested that he <br />forward this issue to David Bonk. <br />Jeff Charles suggested to Alex Castro that he give a presentation about senior topics related to Chapel Hill <br />Transportation and Connectivity to raise this issue. Alex Castro accepted. Other suggestions to raise this issue <br />to formal awareness were discussed. <br />Jeff Charles requested an update as where the legislature is on those NCDOT recommendations. Heidi Perry <br />advised that House Bill 232 has been sent to the Legislature and they will take it up in April. <br />Agenda Item 7: Board Comments <br />No additional comments. <br />Agenda Item 8: Adjournment <br />The meeting was adjourned by consensus. <br />Heidi Perry, Chair <br />