HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.2.13 Policy Board Meeting Minutes_draftFRANKLIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY BOARD MEETING
February 13, 2025 – 10:00 am
Franklin County Administrative Building, Room 824
272 North 2nd Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Minutes
Member in Attendance: Sam Cressler, Sharon Coffman, Dean Horst, Bob Ziobrowski, John Flannery, Carrie Gray, Carey Mullins, Ted Sheehe, Rich Reisinger, Jeff Puher, Ronnique Bishop, Jason Stains,
David Mackley, Jessee McMath, Travis Brookens
Staff in Attendance: Quentin Clapper and Matthew Romero
I.Welcome and Introduction – Sam Cressler – Sam calls the meeting to order at 10:10am, and
thanks everyone in attendance for coming
II.Moment of Silence
III.Pledge of Allegiance
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 21, 2024 – Motion to approve November 21st
meeting minutes made by Bob Ziobrowsi, seconded by Sharon Coffman. Passed unanimously.
V.Presentation – Mercersburg-Montgomery-Peters Joint Comprehensive Plan
Preston Spahr of Mercersburg Vibrancy Steering Committee gives a presentation on the efforts of
the Mercersburg-Montgomery-Peters Joint Comprehensive Plan. Shares that the comprehensive plan
started in January 2024 and is slated for adoption in March 2025.
VI. Business
a.PM 1 Safety Target Letter – Ted requests that questions regarding the calculations for the PM1
Safety Target Letter be forwarded to the PennDOT Safety Management Department. Sam raises
questions concerning the projected increase in fatality/serious injury rates without an increase in
VMT, especially regarding an increase in area warehouse developments. Motion to approve
made by David Mackley, seconded by Bob Ziobrowski . Motion passed unanimously.
b.2025-2028 TIP Modifications – Jeff Puher addresses modifications that occurred for items on
the 2025-2028 TIP.
c.2025-2028 TIP at a Glance Document – Quentin explains the TIP at a Glance document
provides a summary level to how projects and work phases are programmed for the 2025-2028
TIP. He says the document is currently still in development, and asks for member input as to
what information they believe should be included and/or further expanded upon.
d.CVRT Feasibility Study Update –Brian Funkhouser of Michael Baker International discusses
the findings of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail extension feasibility study, and goes over
several recommendations that have been developed following the study’s conclusion.
Sam Cressler expresses that he would like to take a form of action on the matter.
Area resident Hugh Graham would like to see an emphasis on the proposed extension effort
between Menno Haven and Wilson College.
Preston Spahr of MVSC expresses an interest for the trail to expand westward so Mercersburg
area can link up in the future.
Bob Ziobrowski inquires if contact has been made with nearby properties.
Sam Cressler had communicated with Tom Newcomer on bringing trail extensions out from
Shippensburg and Chambersburg. He states some properties at the north end have expressed
interest in the extension.
David Mackley expressed concerns over who would pay to construct, own, and operate the
facilities.
Quentin Clapper shared that it is CVRTC’s intention to move the project forward.
Sam Cressler put forward a motion to recommend the County to look into the prospect of
an official map, seconded by Jessee McMath. Motion passed (11-1).
VII. Partner Updates
a.Commute PA Update – Current Vice –Chair and Secretary were nominated and appointed to
their second two-year terms. Has applied for national accreditation and is expecting to hear back
in March.
b.Rabbittransit Update – No update.
c.PennDOT Update – Carey Mullins provides updates on several projects, explaining that
Mitchell Knorr Contracting has been selected for the PA997 & SR2015 Intersection Project and
that the railroad has filed an action with the PUC and PennDOT is awaiting administrative
response for the King Street Bridge in Shippensburg.
d.FHWA Update –Ronnique Bishop relays that New Executive orders effecting FHWA has led to
them relaying specific questions to H.Q for clarity and guidance.
e.State/Federal Legislative Update – No update.
f.Director’s Report – Quentin Clapper informs members of the findings of the 2024 Annual
Report, with 502 new housing units proposed in the County and 6.2 million square feet of
warehousing/flex space. TIP process will begin in several months, and LRTP will start to be
addressed in fall.
g.Staff Report – Matthew Romero says that the Annual List of Obligated Projects was released to
the public at the end of 2024, they have received the PM2 & PM3 target letter announcing no
changes to measure targets, that a Request for Proposals is currently being drafted for a new on-
call consultant which will be released before the next meeting, and staff is collaborated with
York County as York initiates a regional freight summit.
VIII. Future Meetings
a.May 15 – Policy Board Meeting 10:00 A.M.
IX. Public Comment
X.Adjournment –Meeting concluded at 11:30AM.
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