BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN AND TRAILS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MEETING NOTICE/AGENDA

DATE: Monday, March 17, 2014 TIME: 5:30 -7:00 p.m.

LOCATION: BREVARD COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER 2725 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY, MELBOURNE BUILDING B, MAGNOLIA ROOM, FIRST FLOOR MURRAY HANN, CHAIRMAN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes- January 13, 2014 (page 1)

3. New Business:

a) Nominations RE: BPTAC Annual Awards (page 5)

b) Discussion RE: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Mobility Plan Project Applications (page 10)

4. Roundtable Discussion The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes.

5. Public Comment The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes.

6. Adjourn

Public Comment: Comments will be heard on items that do not appear on the agenda of this meeting. Public comments are solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Note, however, that state law and administrative rules prevent the TPO from taking any formal action on any item discussed at this time. The BPTAC may schedule such items as regular agenda items and act upon them in the future. The chairman is authorized to limit discussion, as necessary, with each commentary limited to 3 minutes. Any person who desires or decides to appeal any decision made by this agency with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings. For such purpose, such person may need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, at his own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Any questions about this meeting should be directed to Georganna Gillette, (321)690-6890 or Email: tpostaff@spacecoasttpo.com. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Space Coast TPO Office no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at (321)690-6890 for assistance.

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Item 2

Approval of Minutes DISCUSSION:

Staff has prepared draft minutes for the BPTAC from their meeting conducted on January 13, 2014.

REQUESTED ACTION:

Approve minutes from the January 13, 2014 BPTAC meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

Draft BPTAC meeting minutes from January 13, 2014

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P a g e | 1 Draft BPTAC January 13, 2014 Minutes

Bicycle/Pedestrian & Trails Advisory Committee Brevard County Government Center

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, Florida Building B, 1

st Floor, Magnolia Room

Meeting Date: Monday, January 13, 2014

DRAFT MEETING MINUTES

Agenda

Item 1. Call to Order Item 2. Approval of Minutes – October 21, 2013 Item 3. New Business

a) Election of 2014 Officers b) Cocoa Beach Boardwalk Presentation c) Transportation Alternatives Program Presentation, Georganna Gillette

Item 4. Roundtable Discussion Item 5. Public Comment Item 6. Adjourn

BPTAC Committee Members Present:

Murray Hann Citizen, South Brevard Joan Carter FDOT liaison, non-voting member Todd Corwin City of Melbourne Dan Gallagher Citizen, Central Brevard Drew Thompson Town of Malabar Alex Chamberlain Citizen, North Brevard Joann Gulliver Citizen, South Brevard Lisette Kolar Town of Grant-Valkaria Janet Metz Town of Grant-Valkaria Marc Van Heden SCVS Glenn Hawks BMBA Lisa Frasier Citizen, South Brevard

Others Present:

Kim Smith Space Coast TPO Staff Carol Holden Space Coast TPO Staff Georganna Gillette Space Coast TPO Staff Deborah Tyrone FDOT Devin Swanson Brevard County Traffic Operations Dave Netterstrom City of Cocoa Beach John Adair City of Cocoa Beach

Item 1. Call to Order of the Bicycle/Pedestrian and Trails Advisory Committee

Chairman Hann called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

Item 2. Approval of Minutes – October 21, 2013

Motion by Ms. Gulliver, second by Dan Gallagher, to approve the October 21, 2013 meeting minutes.

Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously.

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Item 3a. Election of 2014 Officers

Motion by Ms. Kolar, second by Mr. Chamberlain, to re-elect Mr. Hann as BPTAC Chair and Ms. Gulliver

as Vice-Chair for 2014. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously.

Item 3b. Cocoa Beach Boardwalk Presentation

Mr. John Adair provided a summary of the Cocoa Beach Boardwalk project.

Mr. Hann asked about the project funding source.

Mr. Adair replied funding sources are still being explored.

Ms. Gillette stated the Cocoa Beach Boardwalk would be a component of the SR A1A Urban Showcase Trail and SR A1A Multi-Modal projects.

Mr. Hann inquired if approval had been received from the Department of Environmental Protection.

Mr. Adair responded similar projects have been achieved in Ft. Lauderdale and St. Petersburg.

Mayor Netterstrom, City of Cocoa Beach, stated his support of the project as an economic engine for the entire community.

Mr. Chamberlain inquired about the condition of the beach sand.

Mr. Hann replied the sand is not as firm as at Daytona Beach, but firm enough to ride bicycles on.

Ms. Carter asked who owns the dunes.

Mr. Adair responded property owners own to the high water line.

Ms. Carter inquired if the area typically gets washed out during hurricanes.

Mr. Adair replied significant beach erosion occurred during Hurricane Sandy and the erosion factor will be a challenge.

Mr. Thompson stated if proper materials and engineering is utilized, the project may decrease the beach erosion exposure to property owners.

Mr. Tom Williamson, Cocoa Beach Hotel Assoc., stated support for the project.

Ms. Kolar suggested a project cost feasibility study be performed.

Motion by Mr. Chamberlain, second by Mr. Gallagher, to support the City of Cocoa Beach Boardwalk project and inclusion as an element of the SR A1A Showcase Trail, assuming the engineering and permitting can be accomplished. Hearing no objections the motion passed unanimously.

Item 3c. Transportation Alternatives Program Presentation

Ms. Gillette provided a presentation of the TPO’s 2014 Transportation Alternatives Program.

Mr. Hann suggested simplifying the application process to avoid duplication of questions from FDOT and the TPO.

Mr. Thompson asked if the BPTAC will be involved in the prioritization of projects.

Ms. Gillette responded the BPTAC and the Growth Management Sub Committee will be responsible for prioritizing the projects, with final approval coming from the TPO Board.

Ms. Kolar inquired if application criteria will be available at the next BPTAC meeting.

Ms. Gillette replied yes, and a draft copy will be circulated prior to the next meeting.

Ms. Carter stated the TPO is responsible for ensuring the projects meet funding requirements. FDOT is responsible for ensuring all information is included on the application.

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Item 4. Roundtable Discussion

Mr. Hann stated BMBA has signed an agreement with the City of Palm Bay. Palm Bay will be responsible for the Grapefruit Trails once an agreement is reached with Melbourne Tillman Water Management.

Ms. Smith noted the recent high incidence of bicycle/pedestrian fatalities in Brevard County and stated the situation will be monitored.

Ms. Kolar stated the Town of Grant-Valkaria is establishing a system of trails and greenways. She asked for guidance on defining the Al Tuttle Trail through the area.

Mr. Hann suggested she consult with the EELs program, and County staff.

Ms. Kolar asked where maps indicating EELs property and platted roads may be obtained.

Ms. Gillette responded the TPO can assist in obtaining maps.

Item 7. Public Comment

No discussion was requested on this item.

Item 8. Adjourn

There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.

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Item 3A

Nominations RE: BPTAC Annual Awards DISCUSSION:

The BPTAC annual awards are to recognize individuals from the community for their outstanding service to promote bicycles, pedestrians, and trails within Brevard County.

REQUESTED ACTION:

Nominate individuals for some or all BPTAC annual award positions

ATTACHMENTS:

BPTAC Annual Award History

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BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN AWARD HISTORY

FY2013 Community Partner Education Encouragement/Planning Enforcement Engineering Get on a Trail Award Lifetime Achievement FY2012 Community Partner Ginny Gleason – Brevard Public Schools Education Beth Cavallaro, Fairglen Elementary Education Michelle Sirounis, Roosevelt Elementary Enforcement West Melbourne Police Dept. Engineering Tami Gillen, City of Melbourne Lifetime Achievement Sue Hann FY 2011 Education Christine Nestor- Quest Elementary Enforcement Cocoa Beach Police Department- (Directive Patrol Unit) Encouragement Bob Cabana- KSC Center Director Community Partner Revolutions Cyclery Get on a Trail Award Environmentally Endangered Lands- Mike Knight Engineering City of Cocoa Beach- Ocean Beach Blvd. Project Engineering FDOT- Max A. Brewer Bridge Lifetime Achievement Cynthia Matthews FY 2010 Education Leslie Walters Enforcement Rockledge Police Department Encouragement Mayor Jim Tulley Community Partner Brevard County School Transportation Engineering Rodney Honeycutt, Honeycutt & Associates Lifetime Achievement Barbara Meyer

FY 2009 Get on a Trail John Harper/Susan Inman Volusia County – Coordination/Planning for East Central FL Rail Trail Engineering City of Rockledge – Lighted Crosswalks/Stormwater Park Education Heather Ball Columbia Elementary Enforcement City of Melbourne Lifetime Achievement Award Sally White Encouragement/Planning City of Palm Bay – Riverfront Redevelopment Community Partner Adams Distribution

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FY 2007 Randy Farner Imperial Estates Elem. Education Award Andrea Alford Brevard Public Schools Enforcement Award Linda Harlow Satellite Bch PD Enforcement Award Palm Bay Pub.Wrk Engineering Award Truman Scarborough “Get On A Trail” Award Carol/David Horner Lifetime Achievement Award

FY 2005 Ellen Crume Lifetime Achievement Award Commander Steve Wilkinson Enforcement Award Palm Bay Public Works Get On a Trail Award Viera Company Planning Award Brevard Co. Transportation Engineering Engineering Award Discovery Elementary Sue Gent/Amy Killian Education Award FY 2004 Bill McCord Lifetime Achievement Award. BOCC Planning Award Housing and Human Services Department Mike McDonald Pine Island Volunteers Get on a Trail Award. Jupiter Elementary Carol McManus/Dennis Meekham Education Award Herschel Taylor Enforcement Award Sterner Park Engineering Award. Mike McCabe FY 2002 Bob Kamm Lifetime Achievement Jennifer Domerchi Encouragement E. Central FL Reg. Plann Encouragement Ocean Breeze Elemen Education Canaveral Port Authority Engineering

FY 2001 Valerie Harville Lifetime Achievement Larae Lowe Education City of Cape Canaveral Engineering Town of Malabar Encouragement Richard Cameron Encouragement Deputy Doug Cornett Enforcement

FY 2000 Satellite Beach Citizen Ad Hoc Committee Health First

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Parrish Medical Center Ofc. Tina Hensel - Palm Bay Ofc. Dave Crispin - Palm Bay Trail Partners Delbert/Karen Mullins - Special Achievement Award FY 1999 Harriett Raymond - Brevard Co. Public Works Dept. Patrick Air Force Base Ofc. Kim Smith - Cocoa Beach City of Melbourne Community Traffic Safety Team FY 1998 Zak Zakeri - Palm Bay Sam Loreno - Brevard Co. Public Safety Barbara Boswell - Cocoa Police Dept. Palm Bay Kiwanis Club Bud Springer - Lifetime Achievement Award FY 1997 Allison Ritchey Jan Acker - Indialantic Police Department District 1 Transportation Advisory Committee FDOT - District 5 FY 1996 Parapals, Inc. Satellite Beach Police Department Dorn Williamson David Olson - Brevard Co. Public Works Dept. FY 1994 Jeff peters Chairman’s Award Peggy Davis Education Sally White Education Brev. Co Sherriff Bike Patrol Enforcement Titusville Police Bike Patrol Enforcement Louis Clarkson encouragement Bob Graham Encouragement Jack Johnson Encouragement

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Dave Russo Encouragement Keith Alward Encouragement John Reposa Encouragement Tanya Klepper Encouragement

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Item 3B

Discussion RE: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Mobility Plan Project Applications DISCUSSION:

The Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Mobility Plan Project applications evaluation criteria will be presented for discussion.

REQUESTED ACTION:

As desired by the BPTAC

ATTACHMENTS:

None

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