HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-06-2023 Policy Board Meeting Minutes
Franklin County Planning Department
272 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone: 717-261-3855
Fax: 717-264-8667
Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov
FRANKLIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION
POLICY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING
April 6, 2023 – 10am
Virtual Only:
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I. Welcome and Introduction – Sam Cressler
II. Public Comment – No public comment received.
III. Approval of Meeting Minutes – February 16, 2023 – Action
Motion to approve the February 16th meeting minutes made by Dave Keller and
seconded by Bob Ziobrowski. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Business
a. Long-Range Transportation Plan Overview – Michael Baker
Brian Funkhouser gave an overview of the LRTP development process and a brief
summary of some of the plans goals and strategies.
Dave Mackley emphasized issues related to I-81 backups and congestion
Dave Keller requested clarification on county-owned bridges. Brian Funkhouser stated
that Franklin County is one of the leading counties in the state for number of county-
owned bridges
b. Air Quality Conformity Report – Staff
Motion to approve the Air Quality Conformity Report, Appendix C, was made by Bob
Ziobrowski and seconded by Dave Keller. Motion carried unanimously.
c. Air Quality Resolution – Staff
Motion to adopt the Air Quality Resolution was made by Bob Ziobrowski and seconded
by Carrie Gray. Motion carried unanimously.
d. Long Range Transportation Plan Adoption – Staff
Carrie Gray and Sam Cressler noted concerns related to the language taglines and the feasibility
of procuring some translations as there have been issues in the past with some languages related
to other county operations. It was suggested to simplify the listing or reflect languages that are
prevalent in Franklin County and are available for translation services.
Motion to adopt the Long Range Transportation Plan conditional to changes made to the
taglines made by Carrie Gray and seconded by Bob Ziobrowski. Motion carried unanimously.
V. Future Meetings
a. May 11 – Policy Board Meeting 10 A.M.
VI. Adjournment
Meeting Attendance
Hugh Graham
Jeff Geesaman
David Mackley*
Sheena Baker
Chuck Sioberg*
Brian Funkhouser
Bob Ziobrowski*
Carrie Gray*
Casey Bottiger
Dave Keller*
Guy Shaul
Jeff Puher
John Thierwechter
Matt Crea
Phil Wolgemuth*
Jeff Heverly
Ray Green*
Rebecca Countess
Richard Reisinger*
Sam Cressler*
Ronnique Bishop