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Home My WebLink AboutSt Lucie LCB Agenda Packet - March 9 2011 (2) 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982-5652 Telephone: 772/462-1593 Fax: 772/462-2549 ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) ANNUAL PUBLIC HEARING *Public hearing to be followed immediately by the LCB regular meeting* Date:Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Time:2:00 pm Location:Fenn Center, Room 122 2000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida AGENDA 1.Call to Order 2.Pledge of Allegiance 3.Introductions 4.OpeningPublic Comment 5.Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged(CTD)/Local Coordinating Board(LCB) Overview TPO Staff will present information on the background and mission of the CTD and LCB. 6.Transportation Disadvantaged(TD)/Public Transportation Overview The Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC)will present information related to the operation of the coordinated transportation system. 7.Medicaid Transportation Overview MV Transportation Staff will describe the process for providing Medicaid trips. Ì®¿²°±®¬¿¬·±² Ð´¿²²·²¹ º±® Ú±®¬ Ð·»®½»ô Ð±®¬ Í¬ò Ô«½·»ô Í¬ò Ô«½·» Ê·´´¿¹» ¿²¼ Í¬ò Ô«½·» Ý±«²¬§ St. Lucie LCB Public Hearing Wednesday, March 9, 2011Page 2 of 2 8.Overview of Transportation Disadvantaged Service Plan (TDSP) Minor Update Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Strategies TPO Staff will present the TDSP Mission Statement, Goals, Objectives and Strategiesrelated to TD service development and quality assurance. 9.Closing Public Comment 10.Adjourn NOTICES Items not included on the agenda may also be heard in consideration of the best interests of the public’s health, safety, welfare, and as necessary to protect every person’s right of access. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the St. Lucie LCB with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, that person shall need a record ofthe proceedings, and for such a purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The St. Lucie TPO satisfies the requirementsof various non-discrimination laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may contact the St. Lucie TPO at 772-462-1593. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to access the meeting facilities should contact DanLutzke, St. Lucie County Risk Manager, at 772-462-1546 or TDD772-462-1428 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Anyone with a disability requiring transit accommodation to attend the meetings should contact Community Transit at 772-464-7433 (Fort Pierce) or 772-879-1287 (Port St. Lucie) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Crèole:Si ou ta rinmin recevoua information sa en crèole si l bous plait rèlè 772-462-1777. Español: Si usted desea recibir esta informaciòn en español, por favor llame al 772-462-1777. 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34982-5652 Telephone: 772/462-1593 Fax: 772/462-2549 ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) REGULAR MEETING Date:Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Time:Immediately following the 2:00 p.m. Public Hearing Location: Fenn Center, Room 122 2000 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida AGENDA 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Approval of Agenda 4.Approval of Minutes December 8, 2010Regular Meeting 5.Comments from the Public 6.ActionItems 6a.Election of Vice Chairperson: The Vice Chairperson for 2011 will be nominated and elected. Action:Nominate candidates and elect a Vice Chairperson. 6b.Job Access andReverse Commute (JARC) and New Freedom(NF) Program Application Rankings: A ranked list of applications for JARC/NF funding of public transportation projectswill be presented for endorsement. Action:Endorse, endorse with conditions, or do not endorse. 6c.Coordination Agreements: The CTC is requesting approval of coordination agreements with Plant A Seed Ministry and Nativity Group, Inc. Action:Approve, approve with conditions, or do not approve Ì®¿²°±®¬¿¬·±² Ð´¿²²·²¹ º±® Ú±®¬ Ð·»®½»ô Ð±®¬ Í¬ò Ô«½·»ô Í¬ò Ô«½·» Ê·´´¿¹» ¿²¼ Í¬ò Ô«½·» Ý±«²¬§ St. Lucie LCB Regular Meeting Wednesday, March 9, 2011Page 2 of 2 6d.2011-12 Rate Model Worksheets: The CTC will present for approval the Rate Model which is used to determine rates to be charged to human services agencies for transportation services. Action:Approve, approve with conditions, or do not approve. 7.InformationalItems th 7a.Transportation Disadvantaged Legislative Day: The 15Annual Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD) Legislative Day will be held March 17, 2011in Tallahassee. 8.FDOT Comments 9.Recommendations/Comments by Members 10.Staff Comments 11.Next Meeting: The next St.Lucie LCB meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 8, nd 2011, in the 2Floor Conference Room, St. Luce County Walton Road Annex, 1664 S.E. Walton Road, Port St. Lucie,Florida. 12.Adjourn NOTICES Items not included on the agenda may also be heard in consideration of the best interests of the public’s health, safety, welfare, and as necessary to protect every person’s right of access. If any person decides to appeal any decision made by the St. Lucie LCB with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, that person shall need a record of the proceedings, and for such a purpose, that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The St. Lucie TPO satisfies the requirements of various non-discrimination laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns about Title VI may contact the St. Lucie TPO at 772-462-1593. Anyone with a disability requiring accommodation to access the meeting facilities should contact DanLutzke, St. Lucie County Risk Manager, at 772-462-1546 or TDD772-462-1428 at least 48hours prior to the meeting. Anyone with a disability requiring transit accommodation to attend the meetings should contact Community Transit at 772-464-7433 (Fort Pierce) or 772-879-1287 (Port St. Lucie) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. Crèole:Si ou ta rinmin recevoua information sa en crèole si l bous plait rèlè 772-462-1777. Español: Si usted desea recibir esta informaciòn en español, por favor llame al 772-462-1777. îíðð Ê·®¹·²·¿ ßª»²«» Ú±®¬ Ð·»®½»ô ÚÔ íìçèîóëêëî Ì»´»°¸±²»æ ééîñìêîóïëçí Ú¿½·³·´»æ ééîñìêîóîëìç ST. LUCIE LOCAL COORDINATING BOARD FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED (LCB) MEETING DATE:Wednesday, December 8, 2010 TIME:2:00 P.M. LOCATION:St. Lucie County Walton Road Annex 1664 SE Walton Road Port St. Lucie, Florida Chairwoman Paula Lewis called the December 8, 2010 meeting of the St. Lucie Local CoordinatingBoard for the Transportation Disadvantaged (LCB) to order at 2:05 P.M. Ms. Lewis recognized Roy Brewer, Veteran’s Representative, who is a new member of the board. She also recognized Ellen Higinbotham who is retiring. Ms. Lewis wished Ms. Higinbotham a happy retirement. At this time the roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENTREPRESENTING Paula Lewis, ChairwomanElected Official, TPO-Appointed Cindy BarnesFlorida Agency Health Care Admin. Roy BrewerLocal Veteran’s Service Office June DunnLocal Mass Transit Board Jim DwyerChildren at Risk Arlease HallLocal Medical Community Kathryn HensleyPublic Education Community Nancy HessCitizen Advocate –Transit User Ellen HiginbothamDept. Children & Family Services Alan LoveElderly Community Steve PalumboFlorida Div. of Vocational Rehab. Jayne PietrowskiFlorida Dept. of Transportation It was confirmed that a quorum was present with 12 members. Ì®¿²°±®¬¿¬·±² Ð´¿²²·²¹ º±® Ú±®¬ Ð·»®½»ô Ð±®¬ Í¬ò Ô«½·»ô Í¬ò Ô«½·» Ê·´´¿¹» ¿²¼ Í¬ò Ô«½·» Ý±«²¬§ Page 2of 5 OTHERS PRESENTREPRESENTING Peter BuchwaldSt. Lucie TPO Ed DeFiniSt. Lucie TPO Neelam FatimaSt. Lucie TPO Marceia LathouSt. Lucie TPO Stefanie MyersSt. Lucie County Heather LuekeSt. Lucie County Marianne ArboreCOASL/Community Transit Corine WilliamsSt. Lucie County Krista Garofalo Treasure Coast Food Bank Ed Cajade MV Transportation RECORDING SPECIALISTDonna Pratt 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOVED by Kathryn Hensley that the agendabe approved. SECONDED BY CINDY BARNES SO VOTED-UNANIMOUS 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOVED by Jim Dwyer that the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 8, 2010 be approved. SECONDEDBY ELLEN HIGINBOTHAM SO VOTED -UNANIMOUS 5. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC There were no comments from the public. 6. ACTION ITEMS 6a. 2011 MEETING SCHEDULE March 9, 2011 –Annual Public Hearing/ Fenn Center Regular Meeting June 8, 2011 -Regular Meeting St. Lucie County Walton Road Annex Sept. 7, 2011 -Regular Meeting St. Lucie County Conference Room3 Dec. 14, 2011 -Regular Meeting St. Lucie County Walton Road Annex 3/3/2011LCBMeeting MinutesDecember 8, 2010 Page 3of 5 Ms. Marceia Lathou informed the Board that there is a slight change in the schedule included in the agenda packet–the March 9, 2011 meeting will be held at the Fenn Center. MOVED by Kathryn Hensley that the 2011 Meeting Schedule be approved. SECONDED BY STEVE PALUMBO SO VOTED -UNANIMOUS 6b.COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR (CTC) EVALUATION Ms. Lathou informed the Board that the LCB is required to conduct an annual evaluation of the Community TransportationCoordinator. She informed the Board that the main functionof the CTC is to provide safe, efficient, and coordinated costeffective services for transportation disadvantaged individuals. Ms. Lathoupresented the evaluation to the Board and informed the Boardthat the CTC and Community Transit are meeting all applicableFlorida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (FCTD)standards. Ms. Lathou explained that as part of the CTC evaluation, theLCB is required to establish an annual percentage goal increasefor the number of trips provided within the public transit system. Ms. Hensley asked the staff if they had anyrecommendations for the annual percentage goal increase.After discussion, the Board agreed that 10% might be an attainable goal. MOVED by CommissionerLewis that the Board approve the CTC Evaluation and set their annual percentage goal increase at 10%with the understanding that no one suffers any individual pain if not met. SECONDED BY NANCY HESSSO VOTED –UNANIMOUS 6c. COORDINATION AGREEMENTS Ms. Corine Williamspresented two new coordination agreements –the TreasureCoast Food Bank (TCFB) and the Divine Group Home LLC. Ms. Krista Garofalo, Community Investment Manager, representingthe Treasure Coast Food Bank informed the Board that theFood Bank’s vision is for a hunger free Treasure Coast. Ms.Garofalo presented a slide show explaining the services theyoffer, how the food bank operates, and their plans for thefuture. 3/3/2011LCBMeeting MinutesDecember 8, 2010 Page 4of 5 Ms. Williams explained that the DivineGroup Home LLC is interested in providing services specifically for the specialized population and would like theapproval of the coordination agreement. MOVED by Kathryn Hensley that the Board approve Coordination Agreements with the Treasure Coast FoodBank and Divine Group Home LLC. SECONDED BY ARLEASE HALL SO VOTED -UNANIMOUS 7. DISCUSSION ITEMS 7a. IM4TRANSIT.ORG CAMPAIGN Ms. Lathou informed the Board that all transit agencies in Floridaare involved in this campaign and that their goal istopromote the use and expansion of transit in Florida.The action for the Board would be to sign up –staff islooking for 100% participation by the Board –andto spread the word. 8. FDOT COMMENTS There were none. 9. RECOMMENDATIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS There were none. 10. STAFF COMMENTS Ms. Lathou informed the Board that the For ProfitTransportation Representative has not attended the last three meetings. She will send a letter and if there is noresponse, the Board will start looking for another member. Ms. Neelam Fatima, St. Lucie TPO, informed the Board ofthe website in which there is a 2035 Regional LongRange Transportation Plan Survey. Ms. Fatima encouraged the Board to check out the website and take the survey. Peter Buchwald, TPO Executive Director, on behalf of allthe TPO Staff, wished all the board members and theirfamilies the happiest and healthiest holiday season. 3/3/2011LCBMeeting MinutesDecember 8, 2010 Page 5of 5 Ms. Lathou informed the Board that Stacy Malinowski’shusband has been hospitalized and asked everyone to keephim in their prayers. Ms. Corine Williams spoke to the Board regarding the JARC/New Freedom Grant. This would be a joint effort with Martinand St. Lucie Counties. Ms. Williams stated she needed avolunteer to be a member on the JARC/New Freedom Selection Committee. Ms. Nancy Hess volunteered to be amember on the committee. 11. NEXT MEETING The next St. Lucie Local Coordinating Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at2:00 P.M. at the Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. MOVED BY Kathryn Hensley that this meeting be adjourned (2:45 P.M.). SECONDED AND SO VOTEDUNANIMOUS Respectfully Submitted:Approved by: __________________________ _________________________ Donna PrattCommissionerPaula Lewis Recording SpecialistLBC Chair 3/3/2011LCBMeeting MinutesDecember 8, 2010