Hernando/Citrus

Metropolitan Planning Organization

Regular Meeting

Minutes - Final

August 1, 2024

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Campbell called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. on August 1, 2024, at the Brooksville

City Council Chambers, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida. The meeting was publicly

noticed on the Hernando County, Citrus County, and Hernando/Citrus MPO websites.

MEMBERS PRESENT

Jerry Campbell, MPO Board Chair, Hernando County Commission

John Allocco, Hernando County Commission

Ruthie Schlabach, Citrus County Commission

Rebecca Bays, MPO Board Alternate Member, Citrus County Commission

Blake Bell, Mayor, City of Brooksville

Gene Davis, MPO Board Alternate Member, City of Inverness Councilman

Brian Hunter, Non-Voting Advisor, Florida Department of Transportation, District 7

MEMBERS ABSENT (ALTERNATES WERE AVAILABLE TO SERVE)

Steve Champion, Hernando County Commission

Beth Narverud, Hernando County Commission

Joe Meek, Mayor, City of Crystal River

OTHERS PRESENT

Bob Esposito, MPO Executive Director

Mary Elwin, MPO Coordinator

Joy Turner, MPO Administrative Assistant Ill

Siaosi Fine, Florida Turnpike Enterprise

Victoria Anderson, Assistant County Attorney, Hernando County

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

MPO Board & Staff Introductions

The Pledge of Allegiance and the introductions of Board and staff followed the Invocation.

Enter Proof of Publication into the Record

A quorum was declared, and Ms. Turner noted for the record that the public notice for the

meeting was posted in accordance with the adopted policies.

APPROVAL/MODIFICATION OF AGENDA (Limited to Board and Staff)

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Schlabach to approve the agenda. The motion was

seconded by Commissioner Allocco and the motion passed 5-0.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Ruthie Schlabach

John Allocco

Ruthie Schlabach, John Allocco, Blake Bell, Rebecca Bays, and

Jerry Campbell

Elizabeth Narverud, Steve Champion, and Joe Meek

ABSENT:

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Bays to approve the June 6, 2024, meeting Minutes.

The motion was seconded by Commissioner Allocco and the motion passed 5-0.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Ruthie Schlabach

John Allocco

Ruthie Schlabach, John Allocco, Blake Bell, Rebecca Bays, and

Jerry Campbell

Elizabeth Narverud, Steve Champion, and Joe Meek

ABSENT:

ACTION ITEMS

[It is noted for the record, Gene Davis, MPO Board Alternate Member, City of Inverness

Councilman, arrived at the meeting.]

Review and Approval of the June 6, 2024, Meeting Minutes of the

Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board

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Motion

14179 Review and Approval of the June 6, 2024, Meeting Minutes of the Hernando/Citrus<br

/>Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Ruthie Schlabach

Blake Bell

Ruthie Schlabach, John Allocco, Blake Bell, Rebecca Bays,

Jerry Campbell, and Gene Davis

Elizabeth Narverud, Steve Champion, and Joe Meek

ABSENT:

Review and Approval of the Proposed 2025 Meeting Schedule for the

Hernando/Citrus Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Board and

Committees

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[Subsequent to the meeting, the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Boards for

Hernando and Citrus County, voted on August 8, 2024, to move the August 14, 2025, meeting

to September 11, 2024.]

Motion

A motion was made by Commissioner Allocco to approve the meeting schedule for 2025. The

motion was seconded by Commissioner Schlabach and the motion passed 6-0.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

John Allocco

Ruthie Schlabach

Ruthie Schlabach, John Allocco, Blake Bell, Rebecca Bays,

Jerry Campbell, and Gene Davis

Elizabeth Narverud, Steve Champion, and Joe Meek

ABSENT:

PRESENTATION

Presentation by the General Planning Consultant, Kimley-Horn & Associates, of

the Needs Assessment for the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

and Review of the 2050 LRTP Draft Cost Feasible Plan

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William Roll with Kimley-Horn, General Planning Consultant for the MPO, reviewed the

Needs Assessment for the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and the draft

Cost Feasible Plan. The MPO has identified the transportation capacity needs for the

two counties and is identifying priority projects which will be considered for funding.

Priority projects in the plan may include such improvements on portions of the following

facilities:

· Suncoast Parkway Phase 3 to US 19 (Citrus)

· US 41 north of Inverness (Citrus)

· US 41 Spring Hill Drive to Powell Road (Hernando)

· County Line Road (Hernando)

· Lecanto Highway to SR 200 (Citrus)

CITIZENS COMMENTS

There were no citizen comments.

MPO DIRECTOR COMMENTS

Mr. Esposito provided the following updates:

· There will be two public workshops for the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan

(LRTP) on August 5, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in Brooksville and at 5:00 p.m. in Inverness.

The workshops can be attended in person or virtually. An email invitation was sent

earlier this week - please share with others who would benefit from this information.

[Subsequent to the meeting, the workshops were postponed due to tropical storm

Debby and rescheduled for August 22, 2024.]

· A 2055 Florida Transportation Plan development is also in progress. A flyer was

distributed for the public and partners to engage in the process, and the website is

<https://www.floridaftp.com>.

· A Gulf Coast Safe Streets Summit Dignitary Panel Representative is needed for an

October 9, 2024, meeting from 1:00-5:00 pm at the Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal-2,

651 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida. The Summit is an educational event that

brings together community partners to elevate our efforts on how to design and

implement safe and equitable transportation facilities for all modes of transportation.

Each MPO/TPO is being asked to provide high level decision makers (appointed,

elected, board member, county administrator, division director or community leader) to

be part of a moderated dignitary panel. The moderator will ask questions to prompt a

dialogue following Gil Penalosa’s presentation. It’s envisioned that panelists will

respond and discuss doable change they now see possible.

BOARD COMMENTS

Chair Campbell thanked the City of Brooksville for hosting the 2024 MPO Board meetings and

for the support and presence of Hernando County officials and law enforcement at the

meeting today.

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ITEMS DISTRIBUTED OR PRESENTED DURING THE MEETING

The attached was presented during the MPO Board meeting for informational purposes only:

1. 2050 Hernando/Citrus MPO Transportation Plan PowerPoint Presentation by the

MPO’s General Planning Consultant, Kimley-Horn & Assoc.

UPCOMING MEETING:

The next regular meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization Board is scheduled for

Thursday, September 5, 2024, beginning at 1:30 pm, in the Brooksville City Council

Chambers, 201 Howell Avenue, Brooksville, Florida.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Campbell adjourned the meeting at 2:10 p.m.

Motion

A motion was made by Mayor Bell to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by

Commissioner Schlabach and carried unanimously.

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

ADOPTED

Blake Bell

Ruthie Schlabach

Ruthie Schlabach, John Allocco, Blake Bell, Rebecca Bays,

Jerry Campbell, and Gene Davis

Elizabeth Narverud, Steve Champion, and Joe Meek

ABSENT: