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1 <br />2 <br />3 <br />4 <br />5 <br />6 <br />7 <br />8 <br />9 <br />10 <br />11 <br />12 <br />13 <br />14 <br />15 <br />16 <br />17 <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />22 <br />23 <br />24 <br />25 <br />26 <br />27 <br />28 <br />29 <br />30 <br />31 <br />32 <br />33 <br />34 <br />35 <br />36 <br />37 <br />38 <br />39 <br />40 <br />41 <br />42 <br />43 <br />44 <br />45 <br />46 <br />47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 <br />53 <br />54 <br />Approved 5/16/12 <br />MINUTES <br />ORANGE UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION BOARD <br />APRIL 18, 2012 <br />MEMBERS PRESENT: Nancy Cole Baker, Pedestrian Access & Safety Advocate; Julian (Randy) Marshall, Bingham <br />Township; Alan Campbell, Planning Board Representative; Sam Lasris, Cedar Grove Township Representative; Jeff <br />Charles, Bicycle Advocate; Annette Jurgelski, Eno Township; <br />MEMBERS ABSENT: Renee Price, CfE Representative; Paul Guthrie, Chapel Hill Township; Amy Cole, Transit <br />Advocate; AI Terry, Transportation Services Board; Cheeks Township - Vacant; Economic Development <br />Commission - Vacant; Little River Township- Vacant; Hillsborough Township — Vacant; <br />STAFF PRESENT: Darcy Zorio, Transportation Planner; Tom Altieri, Comprehensive Planning Supervisor; Tina Love, <br />Administrative Assistant 11 <br />AGENDA ITEM 1: CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL <br />AGENDA ITEM II: CONSIDERATIONS OF ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA <br />Jeff Charles informed the OUTBoard that he and other OUTBoard members along with Bonnie Hauser had set up a <br />citizens' committee to address the bicyclist versus driver issues and they had established some `common sense rules <br />of the road' consisting of a couple of pages of how cyclists and cars interact with come common sense suggestions <br />on for how drivers should be looking out for cyclists and how cyclists can improve their use of the road so it is more <br />car friendly, a true share the road mentality. They are asking the Sheriff's for input with the legality side of the `rules' , <br />his support, and enforcement on said `rules'. They met with representative of the Sheriff's department and submitted <br />the information and they are waiting to hear back from the Sheriff's office. Going forward the group will concentrate <br />on the education of both sides. <br />Nancy Baker asked Jeff to bring a copy of the document to the OUTBoard. Jeff explained that they would be <br />approaching multiple jurisdictions in Orange County and the hope is that Orange County can be a leader in this area <br />of needed education between bicyclists and drivers. <br />Jeff Charles asked Darcy Zorio for an update on road resurfacing, paving the unpaved portion of Buckhorn Road and <br />also bridge construction on Arthur Minnis. <br />Darcy reviewed the resurfacing projects and indicated with will try to get specific dates for the projects. <br />AGENDA ITEM III: APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR JANUARY 18, 2011 <br />The OUTBoard minutes from January 18, 2012 were approved by consensus. <br />AGENDA ITEM IV: UPDATE OF OUTBOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES <br />The County Attorney's office has asked the staff of each advisory board to update its <br />policies and procedures according to specific guidelines. These guidelines are included in <br />the packet as Attachment 2. Attachment 3 is the draft of OUTBoard Policies and <br />Procedures created by staff and submitted to the County Attorney. <br />OUTBoard Action: Receive guidelines from attorney new board policies <br />and procedures; provide feedback. <br />Darcy Zorio gave the OUTBoard background information on the countywide new policies and procedures and she <br />and the OUTBoard discussed the specifics of the policies and the role of the OUTBoard. The members asked about <br />the language referring to the Planning Board and specifically asked if the OUTBoard could review portions of the <br />UDO regarding parking and transportation. Staff consensus to the members was that if the OUTBoard wanted to <br />proceed with a project to make recommendations for changes to the UDO that they should come up with a process <br />