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Home My WebLink AboutFranklin County MPO 2.19 MinutesFRANKLIN COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION POLICY BOARD MEETING February 19, 2026– 10:00 am Franklin County Administrative Building, Room 824 272 North 2nd Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Video call link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join Meeting ID: 290 243 155 661 69 Passcode: LW7Dn7fy Or dial: (US) +1 323-489-4202 PIN: 81984948# Meeting Minutes Members in Attendance: Sam Cressler, Carey Mullins, Richard Reisinger, Nate Walker, Jason Stains, Humaira Nabeela(v), Beth Nidham (v) David Mackley, Jeff Puher (v), Guy Shaul (v), Phil Wolgemuth, Laura Helman(v), David Juba(v), Jeffrey Roecker(v), Jesse McMath and, Dean Horst, John Flannery, Robert Ziobrowski and Sharon Coffman. Staff in Attendance: Quentin Clapper, Colleen Tidd, and Matthew Romero I.Welcome and Introduction – Sam Cressler II.Moment of Silence III.Pledge of Allegiance IV.Election of Officers a.Chair- Robert nominates Sam and Dean seconds. Motion carried. b.Vice-Chair- Robert nominates Jason and Dean seconds. Motion carried c.Secretary- Robert nominates Quentin and David seconds. Motion carried. V.Approval of Meeting Minutes – November 20, 2025 – Action a.Richard motions and Robert seconds. Motion carried. VI.Business a.2025-2028 TIP Modifications – Informational •No Questions b.PM1 Safety Target Review – Discussion •Sam •Concerns that 81 keeps coming and going from the TIP •Conversations with Fetterman Franklin County Planning Department 272 North Second Street Chambersburg, PA 17201 Phone: 717-261-3855 Fax: 717-264-8667 Email: planning@franklincountypa.gov DRAFT • Nate Walker gives an overview on PM1 c. 2025-2027 UPWP Task V Administrative Amendment – Action • Quentin- PennDOT would like us to include language for future design. Recommends approval of the amendment subject to revision. Include clarifying language under number 5 on amendment. • Sam asks if we can wait until next meeting • If we wait it will be difficult to get the process fully improved and less time to spend down. • Robert motions and Sharon seconds. d. 2027-2030 TIP Development – Discussion • Draft entering analysis stage • Ready for adoption in May e. 2027 LRTP Work Order – Action • Robert motions and Jason seconds VII. Partner Updates (updates in meeting packet to add later) a. Commute PA Update • Laura b. Rabbittransit Update • Beth and David c. PennDOT Update • District 8-0 gave updates to ongoing projects. • Robert asks when construction starts/completes/full interchange? • 3 yrs for construction. Full interchange (on and off ramps) • Sam- concerned over flaggers not scheduled appropriately (lack of) • Nabeela Gives Update • 2026 Behavioral Health Survey through PennDOT d. FHWA Update • No Updates e. State/Federal Legislative Update • No Updates f. Director’s Report – Quentin Clapper • Quentin provided general planning updates. g. Staff Report – Matthew Romero h. Sam Updates • Trail from university to Orrstown rd. – Additional 1.3 miles • Robert asks if funds have been allocated and will there be parking. • DCNR covering planning and TASA covering construction costs. In-house funding as well. There will be parking. DRAFT VIII. Future Meetings a. May 21 – Policy Board Meeting 10:00 A.M. IX. Public Comment a. No public comment X. Adjournment a. David Motions and Sharon seconds. “The FCMPO is committed to complying with the nondiscrimination requirements of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations prohibiting discrimination in all programs and activities. All locations for meetings open to the public will be accessible to persons with disabilities. With advance notification, accommodations may be provided for those with special needs related to language, speech, sight, or hearing. If you have a request for a special need, wish to file a complaint, or desire additional information, please contact the Franklin County Planning Department at (717) 261-3855; FAX (717) 264- 8667; email: planning@franklincountypa.gov.” 5 DRAFT Project Description West King Street Bridge ECMS #19304 SR-Section 11-095 Contractor J.D. Eckman, Inc. Original Contract Value $12,877,625.31 NTP date 12/9/2024 Original Completion Date 11/14/2028 Project Scope This project consists of a bridge replacement on SR 0011 (West King Street) over Norfolk Southern Railroad and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0011, SECTION 095, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP and SHIPPENSBURG BOROUGH, from Segment 0540 Offset 3134 to Segment 0560 Offset 0111, for an overall project length of 1,164.00 linear feet (0.306 mile). Previous Update RAILROAD AND UTILITY DELAYS. Prior utility relocations have not been completed. Tree trimming needs performed within Norfolk Southern(NS) Right-of-Way prior to utility moves but project is having significant difficulty finding anyone willing and permitted to perform tree trimming within NS Right-of-Way. Still awaiting agreement to secure railroad flagging services. Project Update RAILROAD AND UTILITY DELAYS. Coordination efforts are still on going with Norfolk Southern Railroad and very little progress has been made. Right of entry agreement has been completed but still do not have a railroad flagging agreement. Utility coordination and relocations have begun. New utility poles have been installed and some aerial lines have been transferred. Tree trimming within Norfolk Southern Right-of- way needs performed prior to the remaining aerial relocations. Project is currently working through an avenue to clear trees within NS ROW. Physical work on bridge expected to start in Spring 2026. The built-in one year coordination period expired in December 2025. Franklin MPO Meeting Project Updates February 2026 Meeting 1DRAFT Project Description PA997 & SR2015 Intersection ECMS #106709 SR-Section 997-037 Contractor Mitchell Knorr dba Mitchell Knorr Contracting Original Contract Value $6,224,217.92 NTP date 3/3/2025 Original Completion Date 8/22/2028 Project Scope This project is for roadway widening, roundabout construction, ADA curb ramps, drainage improvements, stormwater management, lighting, and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0997, SECTION 037, and for STATE ROUTE 2015, SECTION 009, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, from 800 feet south of SR 2015 (Orchard Road/Tomstown Road) at Segment 0100 Offset 0098 to 1500 feet north of SR 2015 (Orchard Road/Tomstown Road) at Segment 0110 Offset 0676. Previous Update Overhead utilities have finally cleared. Contractor working on installing drainage systems, grading roadways and placing some asphalt paving on Orchard Road. Electrical Subcontractor expected on site in the near future to start working on the lighting system: installing underground conduits, placing junction boxes and constructing light pole foundations. Concrete splitter island and curb work expected to start in Spring 2026. Project is ahead of schedule with no major overruns. Project Update Project is currently in winter shutdown expected to resume in mid-March. Progress so far includes large quantities of excavation for stormwater control features, installation of drainage pipes, grading for new roadway and concrete curbs, widening existing roadway and base course paving on Orchard Road and 997. Project is on schedule with no major overruns or delays. 2DRAFT Project Description I-81 Maryland to Mile 6 ECMS #92006 SR-Section 81-099 Contractor New Enterprise Stone and Lime Co. Inc. Original Contract Value $17,840,777.77 NTP date 3/24/2025 Original Completion Date 7/16/2027 Project Scope This project consists of milling, concrete patching, asphalt resurfacing, guiderail updates, signage, and pavement markings on I-81 Northbound and Southbound from the Maryland State Line to Milepost 6, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0081, SECTION 099, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, ANTRIM TOWNSHIP, from Segment 0002 Offset 0000 and Segment 0003 Offset 0000 to Segment 0060 Offset 1831 and Segment 0061 Offset 1831, including adjacent interchange ramps SR 8001, SR 8003, and SR 8005, for an overall project length of 33,543.00 linear feet (6.35 miles). Previous Update Contractor finished placing stone matrix asphalt wearing course on North and South 81 from mile marker 3 to mile marker 6. Some miscellaneous work remains to be completed this year before winter shutdown. Pavement markings will be placed in early November. Saw and seal work to be completed yet this Fall. Concrete patching is ongoing at the exit 5 ramps. In Spring 2026, Contractor will resume milling operations, concrete patching, and asphalt paving from State Line to mile marker 3 on north and south 81. Project is on schedule and currently no major overruns. Milling and paving quantities will be monitored to mitigate the potential for significant overruns. Project Update Project is currently shutdown for the winter. This past construction season, Contractor completed stone matrix asphalt wearing course on North and South 81 from mile marker 3 to mile marker 6. In 2026, work will take place at the Maryland state line to mile marker 3 on North and South 81. Contractor will mill off existing asphalt down to the underlying concrete then build back up with concrete repairs, binder course and wearing course. All guide rail, edge line rumble strips and final pavement markings will be placed after completion of all paving work. Project is on schedule with no major overruns. Milling and paving quantities will be monitored to mitigate the potential for significant overruns. 3DRAFT Project Description Fort Loudon Rd Resurface 2 ECMS #90995 SR-Section 75-014 Contractor Cottle's Asphalt Maintenance, Inc. Original Contract Value $2,290,908.74 NTP date 8/4/2025 Original Completion Date 8/13/2027 Project Scope This project consists of work on SR 0075-014 with resurfacing the existing roadway and shoulder using Superpave wearing and scratch courses, milling in curbed areas and near structures, base replacement, minor drainage improvements, and guide rail replacement along with other miscellaneous construction, as indicated on the approved drawings included in the bid package for STATE ROUTE 0075, SECTION 014, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP and MERCERSBURG BOROUGH, from SR 0995, Welsh Run Road at Segment 0070 Offset 0541 in Montgomery Township to Buchanan Trail W in Mercersburg Borough at Segment 0160 Offset 1427, for an overall project length of 21,879.66 linear feet (4.14 miles). Previous Update Pre-construction meeting held Monday August 4, 2025. No physical work expected to start this year. Columbia Gas will be performing significant gas line work in 2026 through a large portion of the project. If Columbia Gas finishes their work early, Contractor may elect to perform some work in 2026. If not, all work will be performed in 2027. Contract does contain provisions prohibiting Contractor from working through this area before March 1, 2027 without prior approval from the Department. No major overruns or delays at this time. Project Update Columbia Gas has started their restrictive gas line work within the project limits. Work is expected to last for a few months. A detour is in place during work hours. Contractor's start date is yet to be determined pending completion of gas line work. No delays or overruns at this time. 4DRAFT Project Description Chambersburg Signals Improvement Phase 2 ECMS #116146 SR-Section 11-125 Contractor Bruce - Merrilees Electric Company Original Contract Value $398,120.49 NTP date 9/8/2025 Original Completion Date 7/28/2026 Project Scope This project consists of Signal Improvements at 65 intersections in various locations to include: radar detection, software updates, signal optimization/retiming, and other miscellaneous construction, all as indicated on the approved drawings included in the Bid Package for STATE ROUTE 0011, SECTION 125, in FRANKLIN COUNTY, CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH and GREENE, HAMILTON, & GUILFORD TOWNSHIPS, from Segment 0220 Offset 0700 to Segment 0370 Offset 2400. Previous Update Pre-construction meeting held on August 28, 2025. Physical work expected to start in Spring 2026. Construction inspection services to be performed by Chambersburg Borough. No overruns or delays. Project Update (No update since last meeting) Pre-construction meeting held on August 28, 2025. Physical work expected to start in Spring 2026. Construction inspection services to be performed by Chambersburg Borough. No overruns or delays. 5DRAFT