EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 

MARCH 9, 2017 EXHIBITS 

 10:30 A.M. 

 OKI REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 

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EXHIBIT 1‐A PRESIDENT’S REPORT – PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD NOMINATION FORM 

 

T.C. Rogers President

Mark R. Policinski CEO/Executive Director

720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 420, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-621-6300, www.oki.org

Serving the Counties of: Boone, Butler, Campbell, Clermont, Dearborn, Hamilton, Kenton, Warren

DATE:    MARCH 9, 2017  

 

TO:    OKI BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

 

FROM:   MARK R. POLICINSKI, CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

 

RE:    PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION 

 

 The Federal Executive Board has again asked OKI to recognize individuals from throughout the tri‐state  region  who  have  contributed  outstanding  public  service  as  a  public  or  non‐profit employee or as a volunteer.  Up to five individuals selected by OKI will be recognized along with other honorees at an event on Cincinnati’s Fountain Square during Public Service Recognition Week on May 11th of this year.  Nominations for OKI’s regional public service awards should be submitted ONLY by OKI Board and Executive Committee members. If necessary, OKI’s officers will review your nominations and submit the names of no more than five potential award winners to the PSR‐C Committee.  For 19 years, OKI has had a seat on the Federal Executive Board’s Public Service Recognition‐Cincinnati (PSR‐C) Committee.  The group includes representatives from National Park Service, Social  Security  Administration,  IRS,  Hamilton  County,  city  of  Cincinnati,  Planning  and Development Services of Kenton County and other agencies.  It exists for five months each year to  plan  a  day  of  recognition  to  honor  public  service  and  exceptional  public  employees  or volunteers.  Please use the enclosed form to record your nomination(s), and return it to Florence Parker by Friday, April 7th.    Thank you for participating in this effort.  If you have any questions on this matter, do not hesitate to contact me or Florence Parker of our staff. 

2017 AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE Regional Public Service Recognition Nomination Form Purpose: To recognize and reward superior performance by a public employee or public

service volunteer beyond the expectations of the position held, and which serves as an example to others.

Background: Nationally, Public Service Recognition Week will be May 7 through 13, 2017 and exemplary public service in the tri-state area will be recognized May 11th of that week on Fountain Square. The Federal Executive Board has invited the OKI Regional Council to make awards to up to 5 outstanding individuals in the tri-state area at the May event. Nominations for OKI’s regional public service awards should be submitted ONLY by OKI Board and Executive Committee members.

Instructions: Please complete this form AND attach a typed statement of no more than twenty-five words summarizing the individual’s qualifications for special recognition, using the following criteria. (NOTE: If the employee or volunteer performed in an outstanding manner as part of a team, the entire team may be nominated.)

Criteria: The nominee: Is not an elected official; Has been an integral or essential part of a significant improvement of public service

(internal or external to his or her organization); Achieved a significant or positive outcome or result; Made efficient use of resources, including personnel, time, funding, or supplies while

increasing quality or productivity; Set an example for other employees or volunteers; Has had excellent performance and attendance records, exemplary overall service, and

contributions to the region.

Name of Nominee: __________________________________________________ (Please Print) Nominee’s Employer and/or Non-profit Organization: __________________________________________________ (Please Print) Address: __________________________________________________ (Please Print) City: ____________ State: ______ ZIP: ____ Phone: (____)________ Nominated By: __________________________________________________ (Please Print) OKI Board or Executive Committee Member Address: __________________________________________________ (Please Print)

City: ____________ State: ______ ZIP: ____ Phone: (____)_________

Return to: Florence Parker Questions? Contact Florence Parker at: OKI Regional Council of Governments 513-619-7686; Fax: 513-621-9325; fparker@oki.org 720 E. Pete Rose Way - Suite 420

Cincinnati, OH 45202 DEADLINE: Friday, April 7, 2017

EXHIBIT 1‐B FEBRUARY 9, 2017 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES 

 

T.C. Rogers President

Mark R. Policinski CEO/Executive Director

720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 420, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-621-6300, www.oki.org Serving the Counties of: Boone, Butler, Campbell, Clermont, Dearborn, Hamilton, Kenton, Warren

MEETING MINUTES

OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE

OHIO-KENTUCKY-INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

FEBRUARY 9, 2017 - 10:30 A.M.

OKI BOARD ROOM

• Call to Order

President Rogers, noting that there was a quorum, called the meeting to order at 10:32 a.m. The

following members were in attendance:

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Mr. T.C. Rogers, Butler County Board of Commissioners, President

Mr. Edwin H. Humphrey, Clermont County Board of Commissioners

Mr. Kevin Lynch, Dearborn County Board of Commissioners, Past President

Mr. Todd Portune, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners

Judge Kris Knochelmann, Kenton County Fiscal Court, First Vice President

Mr. Michael Moore, alternate for David Mann, Cincinnati, Ohio

Mr. Joseph U. Meyer, Covington, Kentucky

Mr. Mike Snyder, Fairfield, Ohio

Mr. Robert Brown, Hamilton, Ohio

Ms. Dora Bronston, alternate for Larry Mulligan, Middletown, Ohio

Mr. Jim O’Reilly, Wyoming, Ohio

Mr. Andrew Papas, alternate for Josh Gerth, Anderson Township

Mr. Geoff Milz, alternate for Jeff Ritter, Colerain Township

Mr. David Linnenberg, Green Township

Mr. Karl B. Schultz, Miami Township

Ms. Christine Matacic, Butler County Association of Township Trustees & Clerks

Mr. Jonathan Sams, Warren County Association of Township Trustees & Clerks

Mr. Dennis Andrew Gordon, PDS of Kenton County

Mr. Zachary Moore, alternate for Stan Williams, Warren Co. Regional Planning Commission

Mr. Ken Bogard, Resident Member

Mr. Larry Maxey, Resident Member

Mr. Kenneth F. Reed, Resident Member, Treasurer

Mr. Jim Ude, Indiana Department of Transportation

Ms. Carol Callan-Ramler, alternate for Robert Yeager, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Ms. Tammy Campbell, Ohio Department of Transportation

Mr. Andrew Aiello, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky

Mr. Christopher Lawson, Butler County Regional Transit Authority

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BOARD MEMBERS

Mr. Tom Adamec, Blue Ash, Ohio

Mr. Charles Tassell, Deer Park, Ohio

Ms. Alexis Tanner, Elsmere, Kentucky

Mr. Gary Winn, Florence, Kentucky

Ms. Charles Southall, Forest Park, Ohio

Mr. Michael Steur, Madeira, Ohio

Ms. Kathy Grossman, Mason, Ohio

Ms. Suzi Rubin, Monroe, Ohio

Mr. Steve Dana, Oxford, Ohio

Mr. Daniel Shroyer, Springdale, Ohio

Mr. Tom Peck, Clermont County Township Association

Mr. Alan Weiss, City of Greendale, Indiana

Mr. Mark McCormack, Dearborn County Plan Commission

Mr. Charles Graves, Cincinnati (City) Planning Commission

Mr. Greg Kathman, Fairfield (City) Planning Commission

Mr. William Brayshaw, Resident Member

Mr. Roger Kerlin, Resident Member

Mr. Todd Listerman, Dearborn County Engineer

Mr. David Painter, Clermont County Board of Commissioners

GUESTS

Mr. Matt Dowling, representing Bryan Miller, Union, Kentucky

Mr. Craig Bohman, representing Mary Koenig, Villa Hills, Kentucky

Ms. Angelia Brown, representing Eric Kearney, Gr. Cinti. & No. KY African American Chamber

of Commerce, Resident Member

Mr. Pete Metz, representing Jill Meyer, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Resident Member

Ms. Gena Bell, representing Chris Monzel, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners,

Resident Member

Ms. Victoria Parks, Hamilton County Board of Commissioners

Mr. Joe Cottrill, CT Consultants

Mr. Jay Hunt, Mead Hunt

Mr. Jeff Pietch, Carpenter Marty Transportation

Mr. Mark Nolt, The Kleingers Group

Mr. Nick Yeretzian, The Kleingers Group

Ms. Corrin Gulick, WSP

Mr. Steve Mary, Stantec

Ms. Kelly Everett, KZF Design

Mr. Mark Becherer, HNTB

Mr. Steven Main, HNTB

Mr. Jayson Gardner, O.R. Colan

Mr. Shane Noem, Senator McConnell’s Office

Mr. Joe Vogel, FTCH

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LEGAL COUNSEL

Mr. Ed Diller, Taft, Stettinius & Hollister

STAFF

Mr. Mark R. Policinski Mr. Robert W. Koehler Ms. Marilyn F. Osborne

Ms. Karen Whitaker Ms. Purcy Nance Ms. Lorrie Platt

Mr. Bradley Mason Mr. Andy Reser Ms. Nicole Hartman

Ms. Florence Parker Ms. Purcy Nance Mr. Andrew Rohne

Mr. Andy Meyer Ms. Robyn Bancroft Mr. David Shuey

Ms. Alex Barnes Ms. Mary Luebbers Mr. Bruce Koehler

Mr. Travis Miller Ms. Regina Fields Ms. Summer Jones

Mr. Kevin Lynch led the Executive Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance.

• Announcements

President Rogers reminded everyone to sign in for attendance purposes. He also reminded

everyone that this is an Executive Committee meeting and that Executive Committee members

or their alternates are able to vote, Board members are not able to vote.

ITEM #1: ADMINISTRATIVE

A. President’s Report

• CVG Update

President Rogers stated that a lot has happened in the last 30 days. He recently attended an

economic meeting where it was reported that southwest Ohio has had the most growth of any

area in the state, surpassing Columbus and Cleveland. He pointed out that this is demonstrated

with the announcement of the new port in Indiana and the recent announcements in Northern

Kentucky with the new services at the airport. He asked Judge Knochelmann to provide an update

about the latest developments at the airport. Judge Knochelmann reported that it is an exciting

time at the airport with the announcement that Amazon will build a new air hub which will create

about 2,700 jobs with their $1.5 billion investment, and with Frontier’s continued expansion. He

explained that Amazon will utilize the DHL facilities until the 900 acre expansion is completed

and will use the newest technology, including 767s. He explained that this deal will help cut down

on the fees charged to other carriers because of the increased landing weight fees paid by

Amazon, which will put CVG in a better position to bring in other new flights.

• Board Orientation

President Rogers thanked all those who attended the orientation. He pointed out that an email

will be sent to all member that will include links to the materials presented.

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• Appointment of Alternates to the 2017 OKI Executive Committee

President Rogers referred members to the distributed memo outlining the 2017 Executive

Committee members and their designated alternates, as listed as follows:

Member Alternate

(per Section 1-b)

Boone County Fiscal Court* Gary W. Moore Jeff Earlywine

Butler County Board of Commissioners* T.C. Rogers David C. Fehr

Campbell County Fiscal Court* Steve Pendery Matt Elberfeld

Clermont County Board of Commissioners* Edwin Humphrey David Uible

Dearborn County Board of Commissioners* Kevin Lynch Mark McCormack

Hamilton County Board of Commissioners* Todd Portune Victoria Parks

Kenton County Fiscal Court* Kris Knochelmann Joe Shriver

Warren County Board of Commissioners* David G. Young Martin Russell

Municipalities & Townships over 40,000 (per Section 1-c)

Cincinnati, Ohio David S. Mann Michael Moore

Covington, Kentucky Joseph U. Meyer Tim Downing

Fairfield, Ohio Michael D. Snyder Craig Keller

Hamilton, Ohio Robert Brown Jody Gunderson

Middletown, Ohio Larry Mulligan Dora Bronston

Anderson Township Josh Gerth Andrew Pappas

Colerain Township Jeff Ritter Geoff Milz

Green Township David Linnenberg Adam Goetzman

Miami Township Karl B. Schultz Jeff Wright

Union Township Matthew Beamer Cory Wright

West Chester Township Mark Welch Aaron Wiegand

Cities Under 40,000 (per Section 1-d)

Kentucky Cities Under 40,000 Elisabeth Fennell Greg Tulley

Ohio Cities Under 40,000 James T. O’Reilly Lynn Tetley

(per Section 1-e)

4 Directors – two represents townships in Ohio having a population less than 40,000

Christine Matacic Tom Willsey

Brian Painter Charlie Coleman

Jonathan D. Sams Matt Obringer

Joe Nienaber

(per Section 1-f)

Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission David Okum Merrie Stillpass

Northern Kentucky Area Planning Commission Dennis Andrew Gordon Emi Randall

Warren County Regional Planning Commission Stan C. Williams Daniel Geroni

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(per Section 1-g)

Resident Member/At-Large Larry Maxey Bill Brayshaw

Resident Member/At-Large Ken Bogard Jung-Han Chen

3 additional Directors (per Section 1-h)

At-Large Member Roger Kerlin Chris Reinersman

At-Large Member Anthony Simms-Howell Michael Florez

At-Large Member Ted Hubbard Timothy Gilday

Voting Ex-Officio (per Section 2)

Indiana Department of Transportation Jim Ude Terry Summers

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Robert Hans Carol Callan-Ramler

Ohio Department of Transportation Tammy Campbell Stefan Spinosa

Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority Dwight Ferrell Darryl Haley

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Andrew Aiello Ed Kuehne

Butler County Regional Transit Authority Christopher Lawson Matt Dutkevicz

*2017 Budget Committee Member

Note: OKI Treasurer Ken Reed serves on the Executive Committee/Budget Committee but does not have an alternate

Mr. Reed moved that the Executive Committee concur with the President’s appointment of the

2017 Executive Committee alternates. Ms. Matacic seconded the motion; motion carried.

• Public Service Recognition Form

President Rogers announced that nominations are being accepted for individuals from our region

who have contributed outstanding public service. Up to five individuals will be selected from OKI

to be recognized with other honorees at an event on Fountain Square during Public Service

Recognition Week in May. Nomination forms, included in the mailout packet and distributed

around the table, are due to OKI by Friday, April 7. Questions should be directed to Florence

Parker of the OKI staff.

B. Approval of January 12, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

President Rogers called for corrections and/or additions to the January 12, 2017 minutes of the

Board of Directors meeting. There being none, Mr. Bogard moved that the minutes be approved

as mailed. Ms. Matacic seconded the motion; motion carried.

C. Executive Director’s Report

Mr. Policinski stated that the CVG report distributed around the table details the latest stats and

progress that the airport is making. He commented that there has been great success at the

airport thanks to the great work of Judge Knochelmann, Candace McGraw and the Airport Board.

Mr. Policinski reported that the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently

released their list of top 100 bottlenecks and three areas of the region were listed: #5 – I-71 at

I-75, #35 – I-75 at I-74 and #84 – I-75/I-71 at I-275 in Kentucky. He stated that hopefully the work

underway will to improve congestion in the corridor.

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Mr. Policinski reported that CORBA gave their first ever Friend of the River Award to Robyn

Bancroft. OKI has developed a mapping device that will link to detailed information regarding

various facilities along the river. He explained that this amazing tool was created by David Shuey.

Mr. Policinski reported that Bob Koehler also received a leadership award from OVRPC for his

work in mentoring that RPO.

Mr. Policinski stated that in transportation, technology is advancing greatly, particularly in the

area of automated vehicles. He commented that there were four commercials during the

Superbowl related to autonomous technologies. He explained that many of these technologies

already exist on cars, including lane correction, automatic braking and self-parking. He reported

that Tesla and Nissan will have fully autonomous vehicles in 2018. Ford is investing $4.3 billion in

automated and connected vehicles. He pointed out that in addition to car companies, Uber,

Google and Apple are building driverless cars. Also Foxconn (manufacturer of iPhones) is

investing $.8 billion. Mr. Policinski pointed out that technology is increasing and the cost is

decreasing. He stated that staff will continue to work in this area and keep the Board updated.

Advances in technology improve safety and drive economy.

Mr. O’Reilly stated that it is imperative that as part of this growth and advances in technology,

the legislators of all three states and local officials work together to develop consistent

regulations. Mr. Policinski pointed out that the states are at different levels of participation but

will work to coordinate efforts. OKI has already brought together leaders from Ohio State and

the University of Kentucky.

D. Legislative Update

Ms. Platt, staff, reported that the Honorable Elaine Chao was confirmed last week as the 18th

Secretary of Transportation.

Ms. Platt also reported that the OKI Board President and Officers will head to DC next week to

meet our representatives and be a champion for the Brent Spence Bridge and other projects in

all three states. She stated that there have been recent news reports that the Brent Spence

Bridge was on a list of top infrastructure projects in the country. While it is not certain whether

that list is official from the White House, it brought attention to the need for improvements to

the bridge. She reported that Governor Bevin’s study to re-evaluate the Brent Spence Bridge

corridor plan and consider new options, like the Eastern Bypass, is expected to be complete by

the end of September.

E. Finance Officer's Report

Ms. Purcy Nance, staff, reported that the Finance Officer’s Report was distributed around the

table. She explained that the report is on the financial statements for the period ended December

31, 2016 and includes current cash information.

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Ms. Nance referred members to page 2 for the current information. As of February 3, OKI had

$251,471 in the PNC checking account, $20,878 in the HSA/FSA checking account and $452,776

in the STAR Ohio money market mutual fund. She reported that there has been no recent activity

on OKI’s line of credit and there is no outstanding balance at report date.

Ms. Nance stated that page 3 contains the balance sheet as of December 31. She reported that

Cash and Investments are up 5% from this time last year. Receivables are up 12% from this time

last year due to Forestry project activities and timing of the Kentucky FTA funding contract

execution. Ms. Nance reported that as of December 31, there were $864,000 in receivables,

$826,000 associated with November and December invoices and $38,000 outstanding from

October and earlier. She further stated that payables are down 32%, or $25,000, from this time

last year due to the completion of the APA Plan 4 Health project.

Ms. Nance stated that Revenue information is located on page 4. She reported that as of

December 31, OKI is 50% of the way through the budgeted year. Overall, revenues are at 46%,

which is on budget. She noted the following items: State revenues are behind budget—Ohio

revenues are behind budget due to the timing of OEPA water projects, Kentucky revenues are

behind budget due to the timing of the Boone County study, offset by Indiana revenues which

are ahead of budget due to the timing of the Bright 74 study; local revenues are ahead of budget

due to the timing of county funding payments; Miscellaneous revenues are ahead of budget due

to the timing of OKI’s annual meeting; and Contributed Services are behind budget due to timing

of FTA projects and the seasonal nature of the RideShare and Clean Air outreach campaigns.

Ms. Nance stated that page 5 contains Expense information. She reported that Overall Expenses

are at 44%, which is under budget. Ms. Nance noted the following items: Category 3, Travel,

Subsistence and Professional Development is behind budget due to timing of budgeted activities;

Category 4, Printing, Marketing and Contractual is behind budget due to the timing of the

transportation modeling Establishment Survey, FTA pass through projects, and other budgeted

activities; and Category 6, Contributed Services is behind budget due to the timing of FTA projects

and the seasonal nature of the RideShare and Clean Air outreach campaigns.

Ms. Nance stated that page 6 contains the General Fund Balance information. She reported that

the General Fund Balance has had a net increase of approximately $107,000 year to date. She

explained that the two components of this increase are timing differences and year to date

activities. The timing differences include a $72,000 increase due to timing of county funding

payments and a $19,000 decrease due to application of negotiated fringe and indirect rates. The

remaining $54,000 increase is associated with year-to-date operations and timing of active

projects, resulting in a year to date fund balance of $1,199,000; of this amount, $335,000 is

committed to active projects.

There being no discussion, Mr. Portune moved that the Executive Committee accept and file the

Finance Officer’s Report dated February 9, 2017. Mr. Reed seconded the motion; motion carried.

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ITEM #2: OHIO’S TRANSPORTATION BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEARS 2018 AND 2019

Ms. Tammy Campbell, ODOT District 8 Deputy Director, thanked the committee for the

opportunity to update everyone on some of ODOT’s budget initiatives for the coming year. She

reported that ODOT has had a record highway construction over the past years, with more than

6,000 projects with an investment of over $12.5 billion—all without raising taxes. She explained

that the capital program for the next two years will also average about $2 billion each year, which

means the Kasich administration will have invested an unprecedented $16 billion by the time the

governor leaves office. District 8’s construction will be over $200 million each year.

Ms. Campbell displayed a map outlining the distribution of the investments by TRAC for the next

three years totaling $6.1 billion. She pointed out that southwest Ohio will see investments from

$30 million to over $60 million. There are six Tier 1 projects ready for construction. In addition,

the region has nine projects in various stages of design, including Waldvogel Viaduct and the

Brent Spence Bridge.

Ms. Campbell explained that for nearly a century, ODOT’s program focus has been to plan, design

and build the system. That mission is almost complete. She explained that moving forward, they

will take advantage of new technologies and advanced use of data to maintain the system and

improve its safety and performance. As part of Ohio’s continuing effort to find innovative ways

to reduce congestion and improve safety, the Governor’s budget will give ODOT the authority to

use variable speed limits to manage the flow of traffic on urban interstates. Studies and

implementations elsewhere have proven that during high periods of demand on roadways, a

temporary, slower speed limit results in a smoother and more even flow of traffic. Europe has

seen a 30 percent reduction in crashes since using variable speed limits and a 50 percent drop in

secondary crashes. ODOT is currently only allowed to use variable speed limits in school zones

and highway work zones. In the future, they will be utilized in high demand/high volume areas.

Ms. Campbell reported that Governor Kasich is also proposing to allow ODOT to test a concept

called Hard Shoulder Running on Interstate 670 in Columbus, which would complement the

variable speed limit. The pilot would allow ODOT to turn the inside shoulder lane into an extra

lane of travel during peak hours. If the pilot is successful, Ms. Campbell said that she anticipates

hard shoulder running will be utilized in other parts of the state.

Ms. Campbell stated that one of the most promising areas for Ohio’s economic growth is

transportation, a field on the verge of historic, life-changing advances with autonomous and

connected vehicles, smart highways, sensor technologies and drones. Within the coming decade,

our nation will see a sharp increase in the use of self-driving and connected vehicles, for both

personal and freight transportation. She stated that Ohio is well positioned to host these

advancements. ODOT recently announced a $15 million investment on a 35-mile stretch of US-

33 between Columbus and the Transportation Research Center, where new technologies can be

safely tested in real-life traffic situations and weather conditions. The Ohio Turnpike is also

becoming a premier testing corridor, particularly for the transportation of freight. Ms. Campbell

reported that the new transportation budget includes funding for two additional smart highway

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projects—one on the Interstate 270 beltway in Columbus and one on Interstate 90 in northeast

Ohio. This ties into the Smart Cities grant recently awarded to the City of Columbus.

Funding in Governor Kasich’s budget, matched by commitments from private-sector partners,

will together invest up to $45 million for expanded research capabilities at the Transportation

Research Center (TRC). The TRC is also home to the National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration’s only Vehicle Research and Test Center, another unique advantage for Ohio.

Ms. Campbell reported that drone and unmanned aircraft technology is another promising arena

where Ohio is embracing the future. The state recently committed $1.5 million to a cooperative

project with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and Wright State University to develop a

ground-based “sense-and-avoid-system” for unmanned aircraft at Springfield-Beckley Municipal

Airport in Clark County. This project will empower drone operators, for the first time anywhere

in the nation, to fly unmanned aircraft beyond their line of sight. The Governor’s budget also

includes research funds and support to the Ohio/Indiana Unmanned Aircraft System Center and

Test Complex in Springfield.

Ms. Campbell stated that the Kasich Administration and ODOT are committed to embracing this

future with new investments and forward-looking policies to ensure that Ohio maintains its

leadership position with smart mobility and other emerging technologies—ready to benefit from

the business investments and jobs that follow.

Mr. Portune stated while there are many great things going on, he asked what kind of

commitment ODOT and the Governor will make to investing in SMART technology in the

southwest part of the state. Ms. Campbell pointed out that the region has some advantages with

the advancement of ARTIMIS and a good fiber optic backbone. As technologies get tested, they

will get distributed to other parts of the state. Mr. Portune suggested the possibility of electric

powered charging stations at every interchange in order to make Ohio more competitive to help

spur economic development.

Mr. O’Reilly stated that through his work with the National Safety Council, he is interested in the

State Farm safety vehicle. He questioned whether there is a way to tie in ARTIMIS with the

response vehicle in order to speed up the response time to disabled vehicles. Ms. Campbell

explained that ARTIMIS in Columbus is in constant contact with the vehicles and are looking to

possibly expand the service.

ITEM #3: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH DUKE CLASS BENEFIT FUND

BOARD TO RECEIVE AWARD TO FUND ‘A MORE EFFICIENT AND SECURE ENERGY

FUTURE THROUGH PLANNING’ PROGRAM

Mr. Andy Meyer, staff, reported that OKI has been awarded $500,000 from the Duke Class Benefit

Fund that will allow staff to produce Community Strategic Energy Plans for eight interested local

communities. He explained that OKI will partner with the Greater Cincinnati Energy Alliance to

produce the plans. The grant award includes $120,000 as a fund dedicated to implement the

objectives of the eight plans produced. The project will run from now through the end of 2019.

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Eligible communities are any local government (village, city or township) in Butler, Clermont,

Hamilton or Warren Counties.

Mr. Meyer explained that energy planning is consistent with the goals of the Strategic Regional

Policy Plan (SRPP). The plan highlights a number of regional priorities and offers policy

recommendations centered around the relationship between transportation, infrastructure, land

use and environment. He encouraged new Board members to visit www.howdowegrow.org to

view the plan. He explained that much of OKI’s role in implementing the SRPP is in providing

support and guidance to local planning efforts. One prime example is through the Elements of an

Effective Local Comprehensive Plan document. He pointed out that energy is a featured element

in the document. However, he explained that data and goals related to energy are not common

features of local comprehensive plans. This grant award will allow OKI to gather data and produce

at least eight local Community Strategic Energy Plans. These plans will be generally based on the

content included in the U.S. Department of Energy’s guide entitled “Community Greening: How

to Develop a Strategic Energy Plan”. However, OKI will work with local governments to tailor each

plan to the local community’s situation and each plan will feature robust public input.

Mr. Meyer invited any interested communities to contact him.

Mr. Portune moved that the Executive Committee authorize the execution of a grant from the

Duke Class Action – Class Benefit Fund Application Program. Mr. Humphrey seconded the

motion; motion carried.

ITEM #4: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKI AND SORTA FOR ROUND 1 AND 2 OF THE 5310

PROGRAM

Mr. Travis Miller, staff, explained that he is requesting approval of two resolutions (Items 4 and

5 on the agenda). Both resolutions are related to the administration of 5310 federal funding. He

explained that the federal 5310 program provides funding to enhance mobility of seniors and

individuals with disabilities across the region. OKI is a designated recipient of 5310 funding.

Funding is determined by formula—under the FAST Act, OKI receives approximately $1.3 million

each year through 2019 to invest. The majority of this funding has been used to acquire vehicles

for social service agencies and organizations across the region serving transportation needs of

the target populations. While OKI works to help procure the vehicles, he explained that OKI

cannot hold the vehicle titles. Since 2014, Joint Cooperative Agreements between OKI and SORTA

have enabled a partnership where OKI awards funding and SORTA acquires vehicles on behalf of

the agencies receiving awards.

Mr. Miller explained that Resolution 2017-04 amends the Joint Cooperative Agreement for the

last rounds of 5310 funding to relieve SORTA of preventative maintenance, allowing their focus

and time to be solely on vehicle procurement. SORTA requested this amendment and OKI is

capable of overseeing this task.

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Mr. Portune moved that the Executive Committee approve Resolution 2017-04 authorizing the

Executive Director to execute an amendment to the 2016 Joint Cooperative Agreement between

OKI and SORTA for the purpose of clarifying roles in managing the regional allocation of the FTA

Section 5310 grant program. Mr. Lynch seconded the motion; motion carried.

ITEM #5: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN OKI

AND SORTA FOR ROUND 3 OF THE 5310 PROGRAM

Mr. Miller explained that Resolution 2017-05 enables OKI to enter into a Joint Cooperative

Agreement with SORTA for Round 3 of the 5310 funds. The same terms will as the amended

agreement will be utilized for the next funding round.

Mr. Snyder moved that the Executive Committee approve Resolution 2017-05 authorizing the

Executive Director to enter into a Joint Cooperative Agreement between OKI and SORTA for the

purpose of managing the regional allocation of the FTA Section 5310 grant program. Judge

Knochelmann seconded the motion; motion carried.

ITEM #6: INTERMODAL COORDINATING COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Andy Reser, staff, reported that the ICC met on Tuesday, February 7. The committee heard a

presentation from Tom Creasey of Stantec Consulting regarding changes to the Highway Capacity

Manual, a presentation from Carol Callan-Ramler of KYTC regarding their new statewide project

prioritization process, and OKI’s Andy Meyer about the award from the Duke Class Benefit fund

for OKI to perform energy planning. The ICC recommends approval of three resolutions: 2017-

04 and 2017-05 regarding joint cooperative agreements between OKI and SORTA for the 5310

mobility program and Resolution 2017-06 for Amendment #14 of the OKI FY 2016-2019 TIP.

A. Amendment #14 of the FY 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program

Mr. Reser reported that the amendment reflected in the proposed resolution includes the

addition of one highway project in Ohio and a change to the cost of one highway project in

Indiana. In Ohio, the amendment would add a project to widen SR 32 EB from Glen Este

Withamsville Road to Olive Branch-Stonelick Road with federal safety funds. This project was

previously identified as part of a statewide ODOT line item, but any capacity adding project must

be listed individually in the TIP. Since the SR 32 project is a widening project, it is subject to the

air quality conformity process, however he explained that we can rely on a previous regional

emissions analysis as this project was included in that process. In Indiana, the amendment

increases the cost of a maintenance project along US 50.

Mr. Reed moved that the Executive Committee approve Resolution 2017-06 regarding

Amendment #14 to the FY 2016-2019 Transportation Improvement Program. Mr. Humphrey

seconded the motion; motion carried.

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ITEM #7: CONSENT AGENDA

President Rogers stated that each month a written report of committee activities is mailed to the

Board of Directors. He stated that this mailing includes the January Consent Agenda items.

Mr. Bogard moved that the Executive Committee approve the consent agenda as mailed. Ms.

Matacic seconded the motion; motion carried.

ITEM #8: OTHER BUSINESS

There was no other business for discussion.

ITEM #9: ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Reed moved to adjourn the Executive Committee. Ms. Matacic seconded the motion. The

meeting adjourned at 11:31 a.m.

_______________________________________

T.C. ROGERS, PRESIDENT

______________________________________

MARK R. POLICINSKI, SECRETARY

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Boone County Fiscal Court Gary W. Moore* (Jeff Earlywine) � E

Butler County Board of Comm. T.C. Rogers* (David Fehr) � �

Campbell County Fiscal Court Steve Pendery* (Matt Elberfeld) E E

Clermont County Board of Comm. Edwin H. Humphrey* (David Uible) � �

Dearborn County Board of Comm. Kevin Lynch* (Mark McCormack) � �

Hamilton County Board of Comm Todd Portune* (Victoria Parks) R �

Kenton County Fiscal Court Kris Knochelmann* (Joe Shriver) � �

Warren County Board of Comm. David G. Young* (Martin Russell) E E

Alexandria, Kentucky William Rachford

Bellevue, Kentucky Edward M. Riehl

Blue Ash, Ohio Thomas C. Adamec � �

Cheviot, Ohio James Sunderhaus

Cincinnati, Ohio David S. Mann* (Michael Moore) R A

Cold Spring, Kentucky David Penque

Covington, Kentucky Joseph U. Meyer* (Tim Downing) E �

Dayton, Kentucky Jeff Volter �

Deer Park, Ohio Charles Tassell � �

Edgewood, Kentucky Nancy Atkinson �

Elsmere, Kentucky Alexis Turner �

Erlanger, Kentucky Tom Cahill, Jr. �

Fairfield, Ohio Mike Snyder* (Craig Keller) � �

Florence, Kentucky Gary Winn � �

Forest Park, Ohio Charles Southall � �

Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky Kim Nachazel

Ft. Thomas, Kentucky Roger Peterman �

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Hamilton, Ohio Robert Brown* (Jody Gunderson) E �

Harrison, Ohio Randy Shank E

Highland Heights, Kentucky Gregory Meyers

Independence, Kentucky Christopher Reinersman � E

Indian Hill, Ohio John Armstrong

Lebanon, Ohio Stephen Kaiser �

Loveland, Ohio Ted Phelps

Madeira, Ohio Michael Steur � �

Mason, Ohio Kathy Grossmann � �

Middletown, Ohio Larry Mulligan* (Dora Bronston) R A

Milford, Ohio Laurie Howland

Monroe, Ohio Suzi Rubin � �

Montgomery, Ohio Chris Dobrozsi � E

Mt. Healthy, Ohio Jennifer Moody

Newport, Kentucky Beth Fennell* (Greg Tulley) R E

North College Hill, Ohio Sean Feeney

Norwood, Ohio James Bonsall E

Oxford, Ohio Steve Dana � �

Reading, Ohio Bob Ashbrock

Sharonville, Ohio Kevin Hardman �

Springdale, Ohio Daniel Shroyer � �

Taylor Mill, Kentucky Dan Bell

Trenton, Ohio Richard Miller �

Union, Kentucky Bryan Miller R

Villa Hills, Kentucky Mary Koenig R

Wyoming, Ohio Jim O'Reilly* (Lynn Tetley) � �

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Colerain Township Jeff Ritter* (Geoff Milz) R A

Green Township David Linnenberg* (Adam Goetzman) �

Miami Township Karl B. Schultz* (Jeff Wright) � �

Union Township Matthew Beamer* (Cory Wright) R E

West Chester Township Mark Welch* (Aaron Wiegand) E

Butler County Assoc. of TT&C Christine Matacic* (Tom Willsey) � �

Clermont Co. Township Assoc. Tom Peck � �

Hamilton Co. Township Assoc. Thomas Weidman E

Warren County Assoc. of TT&C Jonathan D. Sams* (Matt Obringer) � �

Boone County Fiscal Court Cathy H. Flaig E

Campbell County Fiscal Court Brian Painter* (Charlie Coleman) �

Greendale, Indiana Alan Weiss E �

Kenton County Fiscal Court Joseph Nienaber*

Boone County Planning Comm. Greg Breetz �

Butler County Planning Comm. David C. Fehr

Campbell County P&Z Comm. Michael Williams R

Clermont Co. Planning Comm. Taylor Corbett �

Dearborn County Plan Comm. Mark McCormack � �

Hamilton Co. Reg. Plng. Comm. David Okum* (Merrie Stillpass) �

Kenton County Planning Comm. Marc Hult � E

PDS of Kenton County Dennis Andrew Gordon* (Emi Randall) � �

Warren Co. Reg. Plng. Comm. Stan Williams* (Zach Moore) R A

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Cincinnati (City) Plng. Comm. Charles Graves �

Fairfield (City) Plng. Comm. Greg Kathman � �

Hamilton (City) Plng. Comm. Jody Gunderson

Middletown (City) Plng. Comm. Ashley Combs � E

Dearborn Co. Twp. Assn. Craig Beckley �

Resident Member Ken Bogard* (Jung-Han Chen) � �

Resident Member Bill Brayshaw � �

Butler Co. Board of Comm. Cindy Carpenter

Hamilton Co. Board of Comm. Denise Driehaus

Resident Member David Ginsburg �

No. KY Chamber of Commerce Trey Grayson �

Resident Member Ralph B. Grieme, Jr. � E

Warren Co. Board of Comm. Shannon Jones

Gr Cinti No KY African Am. ChamberEric Kearney � R

Resident Member Roger Kerlin* (Chris Reinersman) � �

Dearborn Co. Chamber of Comm. Eric Kranz

Resident Member Larry Maxey* (Bill Brayshaw) � �

Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Jill Meyer R R

Hamilton Co. Board of Comm. Chris Monzel R R

Resident Member Pamela Mullins �

Resident Member Kenneth F. Reed* � �

OH Comm on Hispanic/Latino AffairsAnthony Simms-Howell* (Michael Florez) � E

Clermont Co. Board of Comm. David Uible

Resident Member Thomas Voss E E

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R = Represented

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Port of Greater Cincinnati Laura Brunner �

Warren County Board of Comm. Tom Grossman

Hamilton County Engineer Ted Hubbard* (Timothy Gilday) �

Dearborn Co. Engineer Todd Listerman � �

Clermont County Engineer Pat Manger

Kenton County Airport Board Candace McGraw � E

Clermont County Board of Comm. David L. Painter E �

Kentucky State Representative Sal Santoro E E

Warren County Engineer Neil Tunison �

Butler County Engineer Gregory Wilkins

Indiana Department of Trans. Jim Ude* (Terry Summers) � �

Kentucky Trans. Cabinet Robert Yeager* (Carol Callan-Ramler) R A

Ohio Department of Trans. Tammy Campbell* (Stefan Spinosa) � �

SW Ohio Reg. Transit Authority Dwight A. Ferrell* (Darryl Haley) �

Transit Authority of No. KY Andrew Aiello* (Ed Kuehne) � �

Butler Co. Reg. Transit Authority Christopher Lawson* (Matt Dutkevica) �

Voting Members 60 28

Board Members at Ex Comm 18

Representatives (EC or Board) 11 5

Total Board Attendance/Represented 71 51

Excused Absence 11 16

Total # Guests 20 14

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EXHIBIT 2 FISCAL YEAR 2016 AUDIT OF COUNCIL OPERATIONS 

 

 

 

 

Please see separate link for the FY 2016 Audit 

EXHIBIT 3‐A SELECTION  OF  PROJECTS  TO  BE  FUNDED  WITH  SECTION  5310 FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED TO THE CINCINNATI URBANIZED AREA 

 

ITEM #3‐A:   SELECTION OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED WITH SECTION 5310 FEDERAL FUNDS 

  ALLOCATED TO THE CINCINNATI URBANIZED AREA 

 

DESCRIPTION:  Resolution 2017‐07 would provide funding for qualified applicants seeking funding from the federal Section 5310 Grant Program using funds allocated to the Cincinnati urbanized area.  

 BACKGROUND:  Title  49  U.S.C.  Section  5310  authorizes  the  formula  assistance 

program for the Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program  and provides  formula  funding  to  states  and designated  recipients  to  improve  mobility  for  seniors  and individuals with disabilities.  

     OKI was  appointed  the  Designated  Recipient  for  the  Cincinnati 

urbanized area by  the Governors of Ohio, Kentucky and  Indiana. The agency held a  competitive application process and  received completed applications from qualified applicants in February 2017. 

     An  eleven  member  5310  Oversight  Team,  selected  by  the 

Intermodal Coordinating Committee, reviewed the applications on February 21, 2017 and recommends the following agencies receive Section 5310 federal funds: 

 

Butler County Regional Transit Authority   

Clermont Senior Services   

Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc.   

Mayerson Jewish Community Center   

Northern Kentucky Area Development District   

Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky   

Volunteers of America Mid‐States    

ACTION RECOMMENDED:  Adoption of Resolution OKI 2017‐07  EXHIBIT:  Resolution OKI 2017‐07

  OKI 2017‐07   RESOLUTION       OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE   OHIO‐KENTUCKY‐INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS  

CONCERNING SELECTION OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED WITH SECTION 5310 FEDERAL FUNDS ALLOCATED 

TO THE CINCINNATI URBANIZED AREA 

 WHEREAS, Title 49 U.S.C. Section 5310 authorizes the formula assistance program for the Enhanced 

Mobility of Seniors and  Individuals with Disabilities Program and provides  formula  funding  to  states and designated recipients to improve mobility for seniors and individuals with disabilities; and 

 WHEREAS, the federal surface transportation bill, Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST 

Act), includes a regional apportionment for the Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program administered by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration; and 

WHEREAS, the Governors of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana have designated the Ohio‐Kentucky‐Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) as a designated recipient for Section 5310 federal funds allocated to the Cincinnati urbanized area; and  

 WHEREAS,  the Designated  Recipient  is  responsible  for  the  selection  of  projects  and may  use  a 

competitive selection process; and  

  WHEREAS, OKI publicized the Section 5310 competitive application process through mailing lists and information  on  the  OKI  website,  distributed  and  presented  detailed  information  to  potential  qualified applicants at an OKI‐sponsored grant workshop on November 15, 2016, used OKI’s evaluation criteria to score applications, and assisted organizations with their applications and/or formation of cooperative agreements; and  

WHEREAS,  an  eleven member  5310  Oversight  Team,  selected  by  the  Intermodal  Coordinating Committee, reviewed Section 5310 grant applications on February 21, 2017 and recommends funding the projects listed below: Now, therefore, 

 BE  IT RESOLVED  that  the Executive Committee of  the Ohio‐Kentucky‐Indiana Regional Council of 

Governments, at  its regular public meeting of March 9, 2017 approves the following funding amounts for Section 5310 applications from qualified recipients in the Cincinnati urbanized area and amends the OKI FY 2016‐2019 Transportation Improvement Program to add these projects: 

 Applicant  Federal Share  Local Share  Total Project 

Butler County Regional Transit Auth.  $375,400  $300,400  $675,800 Clermont Senior Services  $240,893  $60,223  $301,116 Episcopal Retirement Homes, Inc.  $152,321  $38,080  $190,401 Mayerson Jewish Community Center  $52,222  $13,055  $65,277 Northern Kentucky Area Dev. District  $80,000  $20,000  $100,000 Transit Auth. of Northern Kentucky  $90,000  $90,000  $180,000 Volunteers of America Mid‐States  $93,929  $23,482  $117,411 

       

________________________________ T.C. ROGERS, PRESIDENT 

 tm 3/9/17 

EXHIBIT 3‐B AMENDMENT #15 OF THE FY 2016‐2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 

 

ITEM #3‐B:      AMENDMENT  #15  OF  THE  OKI  FISCAL  YEARS  2016‐2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 

  DESCRIPTION:  The  attached  exhibit,  in  resolution  form,  describes  the  specific 

revision proposed.  BACKGROUND:  OKI  is responsible  for preparing biennially a  four‐year program of 

projects  in  this  region  that will make use of available Federal‐Aid Highway funds and Federal Transit Administration funds. Inclusion in this program is a prerequisite for such federal assistance. Because the scope, cost, and timing of the  included projects are subject to periodic  change,  and because new projects  are  continually being developed,  the  TIP  is  formally  amended  several  times  a  year,  as needed. 

   The amendment reflected in the proposed resolution includes two 

highway projects in Ohio, two highway projects in Kentucky and one highway  project  in  Indiana.  The  TIP  is  periodically  amended,  as needed, to reflect additions, deletions or revisions to programmed projects.   

   Prior  to  presentation  to  the  Board  of  Directors,  the  proposed 

amendment  is reviewed by staff and presented to the  Intermodal Coordinating Committee. The Intermodal Coordinating Committee considers  the  issue,  and makes  a  recommendation  to  Board  of Directors. 

 AUTHORITY:  23 CFR, §450.324.  FUNDING:  The  fiscally  constrained  items  proposed  for  amendment have  an 

associated  funding  amount  and  source  specified.  Staff  has determined that there is adequate funding available, or anticipated to  be  available,  and  the  funding  amounts  are  shown  in  year  of expenditure figures for these projects. 

 ACTION RECOMMENDED:  Adoption of Resolution OKI 2017‐08.  EXHIBIT:  Resolution  (OKI 2017‐08) Concerning Amendment #15 of  the OKI 

Fiscal Years 2016‐2019 Transportation Improvement Program.   

OKI 2017‐08 RESOLUTION  

 

OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE OHIO‐KENTUCKY‐INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 

 CONCERNING AMENDMENT #15 OF THE 

 FISCAL YEARS 2016 – 2019 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM  

  WHEREAS, the Ohio‐Kentucky‐Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) is designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) by the Governors of Ohio, Kentucky and  Indiana acting through the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and in cooperation with locally elected officials in the OKI region; and 

  WHEREAS, the Intermodal Coordinating Committee (ICC), as the technical advisory committee to OKI, has reviewed and recommended the projects listed in the resolution and recommend that they be added/amended into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and  

  WHEREAS, all  federally  funded  transit and highway projects  in  the Ohio Counties of Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren, the Kentucky Counties of Boone, Campbell and Kenton and the Indiana County of Dearborn must be included in the TIP prior to the expenditure of federal funds and be listed with year of expenditure dollars; and 

  WHEREAS, the amendments are consistent with the OKI 2040 Regional Transportation Plan as  amended on October 13, 2016 and the OKI Regional ITS Architecture adopted on September 8, 2016; and 

  WHEREAS,  the  transportation  conformity determination  for   Amendment 15 – Fiscal Years 2016‐2019 Transportation Improvement Program is relying on a previous regional emissions analysis per 40 CFR 93.122 and conforms with all applicable U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved State Implementation Plans for air quality; and 

WHEREAS,  the  opportunity  for  public  participation  has  been  provided  per  OKI’s  Public Participation Plan; and 

WHEREAS,  the environmental  justice  impacts of  these amendments have been  considered with “Executive Order 12898 Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice  in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations”; and 

  WHEREAS,  this  amendment  will  result  in  a  TIP  that  remains  fiscally  constrained:  Now, therefore, 

  BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Committee of the Ohio‐Kentucky‐Indiana Regional Council of Governments at  its regular public meeting of March 9, 2017 hereby amends the Fiscal Years 2016 – 2019 Transportation Improvement Program as shown in the attached Amendment #15 highway table: 

 

 

   

      T.C. ROGERS, PRESIDENT AR 3/9/17 

PROPOSED ACTIONS - Amendment #15 March 9, 2017OHIO - KENTUCKY - INDIANA REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FY16 - 19 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

PhaseFund Type

Award/ Let Date

SponsorAQ conformity

TIP ID FUTRFY 19FY 18FY 17FY 16

DescriptionLocation

Facility Pre 16Programmed costs

MTP ID

OhioCountyHamilton

89835 SR 4/SR 561 ODOT 4Q17ExemptBridge No. HAM-75-0701, Seymour Avenue over IR 75

Bridge replacement (Phase 8A of MCE)

645

Major New R 618,800 62,000 0 0 00State R 154,700 15,500 0 0 00

Major New C 0 6,166,728 0 0 00State C 0 1,541,682 0 0 00

$7,785,910Total Project Estimate:105349 Western Hills

ViaductCincinnati UNSCExemptWestern Hills Viaduct Replacement of existing viaduct

Phase 8(Split from PID 85388)3359

Federal-Discr P 0 1,500,942 0 0 00Major New P 0 5,000,000 0 0 00

Local P 0 1,250,000 0 0 2,000,0000$7,750,942Total Project Estimate:

KentuckyCountyKenton

6-421 Riverfront Commons

Covington FY17ExemptCity of Ludlow east to Bellevue Pedestrian/bicycle trail connecting Ludlow, Covington, Newport and Bellevue. Toll credits for design

O/M

SNK D 0 0 0 0 010,000SNK C 0 481,600 0 0 00

OKI-TA C 0 579,708 0 0 00Local C 0 265,327 0 0 00

$1,326,635Total Project Estimate:6-8815 US 25 KYTC FY17ExemptNorth Arlington to the Covington

sidewalk system (toll credits)Sidewalk and curb constructionO/M

TAP D 0 310,000 0 0 00TAP R 0 750,000 0 0 00TAP U 0 150,000 0 0 00TAP C 0 1,130,000 0 0 00

$2,340,000Total Project Estimate:

IndianaCountyDearborn

1400675 State Line Road Dearborn County

FY19Exempt1600' south to 400' north of Georgetown Road

Roadway realignmentO/M

OKI-HSIP P 0 0 0 0 0103,500OKI-STP P 0 0 0 0 0123,512

Local P 0 0 0 0 023,000OKI-HSIP R 0 118,373 0 0 00

Local R 0 13,153 0 0 00OKI-STP R 0 0 160,000 0 00

Local R 0 0 40,000 0 00OKI-STP U 0 0 200,000 0 00

Local U 0 0 50,000 0 00OKI-HSIP C 0 0 0 96,812 96,3440

Local C 0 0 0 10,752 10,7040OKI-STP C 0 0 0 369,640 204,0340

Local C 0 0 0 92,410 51,0080$581,526Total Project Estimate:

O/M - Non capacity projects are consistent with the operations/maintenance aspects of the MTP. See OKI 2040 MTP, http://2040.oki.org/roadway .

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FTA ALI Code

Project Description PID Number Quantity Expansion or Replacement

Accessible Air Quality Type State FY Fiscally Constrained

Federal Funding

Federal Funding Source State Funding

State Funding Source Local Funding Local Funding Source

Total Project Cost

X OKI BCRTAADP Software--Expanded Demand Respnse & ADA ITS No Exempt Capital 2017 Yes $100,000 5310 - Specialized $0 $25,000 Other Local $125,000

X OKI BCRTASection 5310 Competitively Selected Projects - Operations No Exempt Operating 2017 Yes $275,400 5310 - Specialized $0 $275,400 Other Local $550,800

X OKI OKI 11.80.00 5310 Administration (FY15-FY16 funds) 99147 No Exempt Planning 2017 Yes $269,804 5310 - Specialized $0 $0 $269,804

X OKI OKI 5310 Administration (FY17 fund apportionment) No Exempt Planning 2017 Yes $77,920 5310 - Specialized $0 $0 $77,920

X OKI OKI Mobility Management for 5310 sub-recipients No Exempt Operating 2017 Yes $80,000 5310 - Specialized $0 $20,000 Other Local $100,000

X OKI OKI Preventive Maintenance for 3 5310 sub-recipients No Exempt Capital 2017 Yes $53,332 5310 - Specialized $0 $10,666 Other Local $63,998

X OKI SORTA Section 5310 vehicle procurement for 6 sub-recipients 10 Expansion Yes Exempt Capital 2017 Yes $456,033 5310 - Specialized $0 $114,008 Other Local $570,039

X OKI TANKSection 5310 Competitively Selected Projects - Operations No Exempt Operating 2017 Yes $90,000 5310 - Specialized $0 $90,000 Other Local $180,000

AMNT = Dollar amounts have changed

DESC = Description has changed

BCRTA, OKI, SORTA, TANK (3/9/2017--TIP Amendment #15)

DEFINITIONS:

Delete:

DEL = Completely deleted from the STIP

REPR = Reprogrammed into another project T-0000

Modify: Modified items are in bold

Add:

NEW = Completely new project in the STIP

ILLU = Moved from the illustrative table

MAST = Moved from the master STIP list to the ARRA list

REPL = Replaced another ARRA project T-0000

FISC = Project is now fiscally constrained

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EXHIBIT 3‐C PRESENTATION  OF  DRAFT  FY  2018‐2021  TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 

 

T.C. Rogers President | Mark R. Policinski CEO/Executive Director

720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 420 Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 | Phone: 513.621.6300 | Fax: 513.621.9325 | www.oki.org

Serving the Counties of: Boone | Butler | Campbell | Clermont | Dearborn | Hamilton | Kenton | Warren

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

FISCAL YEAR 2018-2021

TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

(TIP)

MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2017

AT 5:00 P.M.

OKI BOARD ROOM

720 EAST PETE ROSE WAY, SUITE 420

CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT REGINA FIELDS

RFIELDS@OKI.ORG OR (513) 619-7664

The Draft TIP can be reviewed by visiting http://www.oki.org/draft-oki-fy-2018-fy-2021/

EXHIBIT 4 CONSENT AGENDA 

 

 

T.C. Rogers President

Mark R. Policinski CEO/Executive Director

720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite 420, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, 513-621-6300, www.oki.org

Serving the Counties of: Boone, Butler, Campbell, Clermont, Dearborn, Hamilton, Kenton, Warren

 

DATE:  MARCH 1, 2017  TO:  OKI BOARD OF DIRECTORS  FROM:  T.C. ROGERS, PRESIDENT  RE:  CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS    Each month a written report of committee activities is mailed to the Board of Directors. At the meeting,  action  requested will  be  a motion  to  approve  the  committee  reports. Questions and/or concerns regarding committee reports may be directed to staff as noted. Listed below are consent agenda items to be presented at the March 9, 2017 Executive Committee meeting.  

A. Regional Planning  

1. Regional Land Use Commission Chair: Ken Reed Staff:  Travis Miller (513‐619‐7681) tmiller@oki.org  

Andy Meyer (513‐619‐7705) ameyer@oki.org   Staff  prepared materials,  announcements  and  facilitated  a  Regional  Planning  Forum  event February 24.   Speakers  included Laura Chrysler and Christy Zerges with go Vibrant: Activities that  Enrich  Our  Lives  and Empower  our  Community  sharing  their  innovative  community building  and  engagement  work  centered  around  public  health  and  wellness;  and,  Jack Moreland, President of Southbank Partners Inc., presenting the Riverfront Commons Project ‐ a planned 12 mile long ribbon of trail, parks, and community gathering spaces connecting six cities that line the northern Kentucky riverfront.  Staff continued researching data sources to  identify any updates  in data or trends necessary for the SRPP, www.howdowegrow.org, website.  A database of updates to the site was created to track all current and future updates made to the trend and condition statistical information on the website. 

 Staff provided information about the Fiscal Impact Analysis Model program to representatives of the North East Ohio sustainable planning consortium interested in employing a fiscal impact model in their region. 

 In February staff executed the agreement with the Duke Settlement trustees to prepare eight community strategic energy plans in the region over a three year period as presented to the OKI Executive Committee February 9. The proposed program pursues SRPP  implementation 

 

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activities related to energy efficiency and in furtherance of recommendations within the OKI 2016 Elements of an Effective Local Comprehensive Plan. 

 2. Regional Greenspace Office 

Staff:   David Rutter (513‐619‐7693) drutter@oki.org Travis Miller (513‐619‐7681) tmiller@oki.org 

 For  the U.S.  Forest  Service  staff  compiled  feedback  from  the  advisory  committees  on  the document builder and the website. Staff continued working on editing videos of tree experts to include on the website. Staff attended the Smart Growth Conference in St. Louis, February 1‐4, where they were part of a panel discussion on using trees  in stormwater management. Staff  facilitated a partner’s  conference  call on February 15. Staff worked with  the National Association of Regional Councils to amend the contract for the hiring of a consultant to create the document builder for the website.  For Environmental Consultations staff went out to meet with Chris Clingman of the Clermont County Parks District on February 1 and Pam Holbrook with the City of Milford on February 7 as part of our effort to map protected greenspace in our region. Staff edited our GIS layer based on the results of our visits.  For Green Umbrella staff attended a meeting of the Greenspace Action Team on February 15. This group will be  focusing on how to support  the preservation of new greenspace by  local partners through a broader regional vision.  Staff  attended  a meeting of  the Green  Infrastructure Group on  February  16.  This  group  is shifting  focus  from  the  installation of GI on residential properties  to how  to encourage and support installation of GI on large commercial properties with large areas of imperviousness.   

3. Water Quality Program Staff:  Bruce Koehler (513‐619‐7675), bkoehler@oki.org    David Rutter (513‐619‐7693), drutter@oki.org 

Travis Miller (513‐619‐7681), tmiller@oki.org   

General Water Quality Activities  

Consistency with OKI's Water Quality Management Plan is a condition for state permitting of wastewater infrastructure projects.  This Section 208 provision of the Clean Water Act served as guidance for OKI’s review of these four proposals for wastewater projects:  1. On  January  26,  OKI  staff  reviewed  a  proposal  by  the Warren  County Water &  Sewer 

Department to extend a sewer main to the Cross Creek Phase 1 subdivision development in  Deerfield  Township, Warren  County.    Pursuant  to  an  intergovernmental  agreement between Hamilton  County  and Warren  County  commissioners,  the wastewater will  be conveyed to the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati for treatment at its Polk Run Wastewater Treatment Plant.  OKI found the cooperative project to be consistent with 

 

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the Water Quality Management Plan for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties in Ohio (OKI, November 2015 update).  

2. On February 14, staff reviewed a proposal by the City of Fairfield to install a sanitary relief sewer  in southeast Fairfield near Ross Road and Woodridge Boulevard.   Sewage will be conveyed to the Fairfield Wastewater Treatment Plant.  OKI found the Fairfield project to be consistent with the Water Quality Management Plan for Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren Counties in Ohio (OKI, November 2015 update) and commended the City of Fairfield for taking steps to prevent excess sewer flows along Ross Road during wet weather. 

 3. On February 22, staff reviewed a proposal by the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater 

Cincinnati  to  extend  a  sanitary  sewer  line  to  Lakeside  Estates  Subdivision  in  Symmes Township, where eight new single family residences will be developed on Lakeside Drive off Loveland‐Madeira Road. OKI found the MSD project to be consistent with the Water Quality Management  Plan  for  Butler,  Clermont,  Hamilton  and Warren  Counties  in  Ohio  (OKI, November 2015 update).  

 On February 2, staff conferred with a geographic information system (GIS) analyst and water quality  supervisor  at  Hamilton  County  Public  Health  to  acquire  GIS  data  and  professional insights for OKI’s study of home sewage treatment system clusters in areas without centralized sewer service.  Ohio EPA is funding the study.  On  February  7,  staff  participated  in  a  Whitewater  River  Watershed  Steering  Committee meeting  to  review  cost‐sharing  guidelines  for watershed  conservation  projects.    Staff  also discussed educational workshop ideas and opportunities with a watershed coordinator for the Dearborn  County  Soil & Water  Conservation  District, which  is  implementing  the  federally funded, state administered grant to reduce nonpoint source pollution in the Whitewater River watershed.  On February 11, staff attended the Butler County Stream Team’s Annual Data Sharing Event to learn  about  surface  water  quality  trends  in  part  of  the  Tri‐State  and  to  gain  a  better understanding how other volunteer stream monitoring programs in the OKI region can increase state agency confidence in citizen science.  On February 13, staff engaged in a conference call with water quality colleagues of the Ohio Association of Regional Councils (OARC) to plan a joint proposal to Ohio EPA for the continuing state  funding of water quality programs by areawide planning agencies.   Staff took detailed notes  and  submitted  a  draft  meeting  summary  to  OARC  colleagues  two  days  after  the conference call.  On February 18, staff facilitated a stream sampling data sharing event by Great Miami Citizens’ Water Quality Monitoring.   OKI collaborated with Rivers Unlimited to provide  informational handouts at the educational presentation on the State of the Lower Great Miami.   After the event, staff networked with individuals who can assist OKI’s study of home sewage treatment system clusters in un‐sewered areas. 

 

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 On February 3 and 17, staff composed and sent letters of recommendation that endorse the admission  of  former OKI Water Quality  Intern Brittany White  to  graduate  school  at North Carolina State University or University of Nevada, Reno.  As previously recommended by OKI staff, Stanford University has placed Ms. White on a short waiting list for possible admission to the college in California.  On several occasions  in February, staff communicated with officers and members of the OKI Regional Conservation Council to organize a planning meeting for the collegial forum of county conservation districts of the Tri‐State.  On February 24, staff facilitated a brainstorming session at which OKI and Regional Conservation Council leaders planned the logistics and educational program for the 2017 Annual Meeting of the OKI Regional Conservation Council.  Throughout February, staff provided environmental information or guidance to a public health consulting  firm,  a  General  Electric  engineer  who  volunteers  for Mill  Creek  improvement projects, two prospective nominees for the Mill Creek Watershed Council’s Board of Trustees, Mill Creek Watershed Council’s Nominating Committee, a Northern Kentucky conservationist organizing a memorial tree grove, a Sharonville business located within a few yards of the East Fork Mill Creek, a corporate recruiter and a project manager for Mill Creek Watershed Council, Groundwork Cincinnati – Mill Creek, City of Springdale’s public works director, Taking Root’s coordinator and volunteer facilitator, Mill Creek Watershed Council’s executive assistant, an transportation engineering  consultant,  the director of Cincinnati’s Office of Environment & Sustainability, Buckeye United Fly Fishers, a U.S. Geological Survey hydrogeologist, a Xavier University professor who fishes on the Mill Creek and organizes college student canoe trips on the  urban  waterway,  a  stream  monitoring  program  coordinator  for  Rivers  Unlimited,  a marketing director and outreach director for Mill Creek Watershed Council, the administrator of Clermont  Soil & Water Conservation District,  a Northside  resident who monitors,  a GIS analyst  and water  quality  supervisor  for Hamilton  County  Public Health,  photographs  and reports on Mill Creek  conditions,  staff members of Kenton County Conservation District,  a treatment  supervisor  for Greater Cincinnati Water Works, an  industrial  investigator  for  the Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati, a retired wastewater treatment operator for the  Metropolitan  Sewer  District,  a  lawyer  who  provides  legal  counsel  to  the  Mill  Creek Watershed Council, a retired construction manager who volunteers time for stream cleanups and honeysuckle eradication, and members of the OKI Regional Conservation Council.  Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities  On  February  1,  OKI  staff  attended  an  Ohio  Department  of  Transportation  webinar  on Alternative Stream Channel Maintenance Crossings with the Mill Creek Watershed Council’s project manager and  Springdale’s public works director.    Streambank erosion,  logjams and infrastructure failure pose challenges to stream bridges in the OKI region.  On February 6 and 16,  staff participated  in meetings of  the Watershed Council’s Executive Committee  to  review  organizational  finances,  discuss  trustee  nominations,  answer  staff inquiries,  plan  the  hiring  of  a  new  executive  director,  and  provide  perspective  for  the 

 

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Watershed Council’s coordination with Groundwork Cincinnati – Mill Creek on seeking a joint executive director, developing more collaboration, and possibly merging  the  two non‐profit groups into one.  On February 6 and 10, staff conferred with members of a Watershed Council ad hoc committee to reach an understanding about concerns and upcoming steps for an exploratory process with Groundwork Cincinnati – Mill Creek, which seeks increased collaboration and possible merger with the Watershed Council.  On February 15,  staff participated  in a Paddlefest  Leadership Team meeting  to  learn more about preparations for North America’s  largest canoeing and kayaking event.   Staff reported on plans by the Mill Creek Watershed Council and the Mill Creek Yacht Club to escort Paddlefest participants on an optional and short side trip along the lower Mill Creek.  On February 20, staff helped equip and finish the removal of a logjam along the East Fork Mill Creek in northern Sharonville.  In addition to reducing streambank erosion and improving water quality, the project reduces the threat of flooding and foundation subsidence at a streamside business  that  is  now  showing  interest  in  joining  the  Watershed  Council  to  engage  in  a stormwater detention project.  On February 22, staff briefed the Watershed Council’s Organizational Strategic Plan Committee on  recent  work  by  its  Stream  Corridors  Subcommittee,  which  staff  is  chairing.    The organizational work plan  is a  joint project of Watershed Council staff, officers, trustees, and consultants with the Executive Service Corps of Cincinnati.  Groundwater Committee On multiple occasions in February, the staff of OKI’s Water Quality Program worked with the Groundwater Committee’s leadership and an OKI’s administrative coordinator to arrange local speakers, presentations, continuing education credits, an agenda, and a regulatory notice  in preparation for the Groundwater Committee’s upcoming quarterly session.  Next Meeting: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in OKI’s Board Room.  

B. Transportation  1. Environmental Justice Activities  

Staff: Florence Parker (513‐619‐7686) fparker@oki.org  

Staff participated  in  the Diverse by Design workshop on Blindspot: Hidden Biases of Good People, which provided insights on how we perceive and act towards one another. Presentation and hands‐on exercises included.  Staff  attended  the  city  of  Cincinnati Department  of  Economic  Inclusion  Press  Conference. Mayor John Cranley presented the city’s annual update on its economic inclusion efforts and 

 

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accomplishments in contracting with women‐ and minority‐owned businesses. Staff discussed OKI’s DBE Program with some of the attendees. 

    Staff attended  the Public Meeting conducted by  the Northern Kentucky Area Development 

District.  Discussion was  how  to  fill  the  gaps  in  public  transit, which  remains  a  consistent concern.   

  Staff notified OKI’s DBE Certified Vendor Bid List with three opportunities:   

City of Cincinnati Department of Economic Inclusion hosted a webinar to help increase business revenue. 

Ohio Small Business Development Centers hosted a free workshop regarding guidance on tax preparation. 

Opportunity of workshop for firms interested in working with the utility industry.  Staff chaired the COMTO Cincinnati Scholarship Committee meeting for the upcoming annual event to award scholarships to high school and college students planning to pursue a career in the transportation industry.  Staff participated in the Diverse by Design monthly conference call.  

2. Boone County Transportation Plan 

Staff: Robyn Bancroft: (513‐619‐7662) rbancroft@oki.org 

Contract  was  signed  and  Notice  to  Proceed  was  granted  to  WSP|PB  on  February  9. Correspondence, maps, PowerPoint slides, Draft Public  Involvement Plan, Plan Website and other tasks were conducted in preparation for presentation and discussion at the first Project Management Team meeting scheduled  for March 1.  The OKI Project Manager  for  the Plan corresponded with several members of the PMT as an introduction and to answer any initial questions.