Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission Minutes of the Meeting of

December 12, 2011 – 4:30 p.m. 31st Floor • Regional Enterprise Tower • 425 Sixth Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA 15219

The ninety-fourth meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission was called to order by Chairman Charles Camp. Members present were: Tom Balya, Stephen Bland, Bracken Burns, Charles Camp, Tom Ceraso, Daniel Cessna, Albert D’Alessandro, Terry Daughenbaugh, Mary Ann Eisenreich, Richard Fink, Joe Grata, Patricia Kirkpatrick, Ted Kopas, Robert Macey, Jeff Marshall, Robbie Matesic, David Miller, Mary Jo Morandini, Rich Palilla, A. Dale Pinkerton, Rod Ruddock, Jim Scahill, Mark Schneider, Kelly Shroads, Pam Snyder, Archie Trader, and Norma Wintermyer. Members absent were: Tony Amadio, Shirl Barnhart, Andrew Boni, Jack Cohen, Steve Craig, Rick DeBlasio, Joseph Dubovi, Karl Eisaman, Patricia Evanko, David Frick, Jim Gagliano, Jr., Jessica Greathouse, Lynn Heckman, Dana Henry, Dave Johnston, James Lokhaiser, Larry Maggi, Kevin McCullough, Dan Onorato, William Patterson, William Peduto, Luke Ravenstahl, James Ritzman, Carmen Rozzi, Richard Shaw, Dan Shimshock, Renee Sigel, Michael Silvestri, Mark Snyder, Joe Spanik, Anthony Spossey, Byron Stauffer, Jr., Rob Stephany, Wendy Stern, Joe Szczur, Letitia Thompson, Vincent Vicites, Daniel Vogler, Jake Wheatley, Jr., Vincent Zapotosky, and Yarone Zober. Others: Dave Coder, Congressman Mark Critz Office and former SPC Commissioner; Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Chief Executive Elect; Tom Halloran representing Rob Stephany – Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh; Jim Kennedy, PA Department of Agriculture and former SPC Commissioner; Jennifer Liptak, Allegheny County; ; Michelle Hoke, Karen McCarthy, and Tim Morgus, Maher Duessel CPAs; and Gealy Wallwork, former SPC Commissioner. Staff: Jim Hassinger, Kristin Baum, Kirk Brethauer, Chuck DiPietro, Linda Duffy, Chuck Imbrogno, Vince Massaro, Marge Nalesnick, Shannon O’Connell, Kay Tomko, Lew Villotti and Sara Walfoort. Commissioner Camp welcomed the following guests: Two past chairs of the SPC - Dave Coder and Jim Kennedy; Albert D’Alessandro, Regional Director, Department of Community and Economic Development; and Richard Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Elect, Allegheny County. 1. Action on Minutes of the October 24th Meeting A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 24, 2011 meeting of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission by Commissioner Pinkerton which was seconded by Mr. Miller. The affirmative vote to approve the minutes was unanimous. 2. Public Comment – None 3. Staff Profile – Chuck Imbrogno/Kristen Baum

Chuck Imbrogno introduced staff member, Kristen Baum, who serves SPC in the role of Data Analyst.

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Kristen Baum received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 2000 along with a minor in Geography. She received her master’s degree in Geography from Kent State University in 2002. While at Kent State, Kristen held a graduate assistantship where she was the primary researcher for a multi-year joint traffic congestion study between the City of Kent and the University. She led all congestion modeling and analysis efforts as part of that study. Kristen continued to work for the University for a few months following graduation, at which time she got her job at SPC, where she’s been for 9 years. She has been involved in a wide variety of projects. She was heavily involved in the various travel surveys conducted by SPC in the mid-2000s. She led the development of the regional park-n-ride facility inventory and continues to manage the regular maintenance and update of that inventory. She assisted with CMAQ program development. She is involved in the acquisition of various datasets to support the maintenance of SPC’s regional travel demand model, as well as the REMI and MERLAM forecast models. Kristen is currently project manager for two of SPC’s core UPWP jobs (Maintain Data & Graphic Files and Land Use Models and Regional Forecasts). TRANSEARCH® Commodity Flow Data for the SPC Region What is TRANSEARCH®?

Proprietary dataset developed and updated annually by IHS Global Insight. Detailed, nationwide county-to-county freight flows by origin, destination, commodity,

and transport mode. Base year and forecast data available.

TRANSEARCH® for the SPC region

Custom Dataset Acquired in Summer 2010 Over 500 Commodity Types Modes – Truck, Air, Water, Other Freight Volume (Tons) and Value by Commodity Flows To / From / Through 37 Counties Nearly 2,000 Origin / Destination Points Base Year – 2007 Forecast Years – Through 2035

The presentation included slides depicting the 37-County Freight Data Area both with and without traffic analysis zones. The following charts were also included: Flow (Tons) To / From / Through Region (2007); Flow (Value) To / From / Through Region (2007); Flow from SPC Region – By County; and Flow to SPC Region – By County. Graphs of the Top 10 Commodities (tons and value), both Originating and Destined to the 10-County, SPC Region, 2007 were included, as well as a chart showing the Top 10 STCC Commodity Codes for Truck Tons both Originating and Destined to Greene County, 2007.

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Charts for Truck Tons Originating and Destined in Greene County, PA 2007, Assignment Routes to/from Waynesburg, and Coal Originating in Greene County (Truck Tons) were also shown. CONCLUSION

The Custom TRANSEARCH® dataset provides a comprehensive depiction of goods movement to / from / through the SPC region and neighboring counties.

In-depth knowledge of goods movement is key to facilitating better-informed decisions regarding regional plans and investments.

4. Presentation of 2010-2011 Annual Audit Report by Maher Duessel Karen McCarthy began by saying the audit of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission is as of and for the year ended June 30, 2011. She explained that they met with the Audit Committee in detail in November. Ms. McCarthy reported that no new accounting policies were adopted and the application of existing policies was not changed during 2011. All significant transactions have been recognized in the financial statements in the proper period. We noted no sensitive accounting estimates affecting the financial statements. The most sensitive disclosures affecting the financial statements were: related to the disposition of The Regional Enterprise Tower in the disclosure of a corporate restructuring in Note 1; loans receivable in Note 6; debt, including the calculation of the extraordinary gain on its discharge, in Note 9; and contingencies in Note 11 to the financial statements. Maher Duessel encountered no difficulties in dealing with management in performing and completing the audit, and is pleased to report that no disagreements with management arose during the course of the audit. 5. Action on Resolutions 13-11 through 26-11 Honoring the Services of SPC’s Chairman,

Charles A. Camp; Tom Balya, Bracken Burns, A. J. Boni, Rick DeBlasio, Karl Eisaman, Kevin Gray, Jim Kennedy, Patty Kirkpatrick, Jim Lokhaiser, Dan Onorato, Jim Scahill, Vince Vicites and Gealy Wallwork

Commissioner Camp said this is his final meeting as Chairman. It’s been an honor to be nominated and to serve. It’s been a lot of fun with SPC. In my 12 years on the SPC’s board, I’ve turned into a process geek. I’ve very much enjoyed how we’ve delivered these very much needed public transportation programs on highways, bridges and the economic development efforts involved that we’ve all taken on. It’s been enlightening for myself and for others. It’s been very satisfying. And the friendships here with staff, Commissioners, and the guests we would have from the public theatre have given us a lot of nice memories. These years have been a benefit to me and to my county and to the region. And I really respect this group because we have had such a great regional partnership. We all come here. We made arrangements for each other, accommodations. We work with people like Dan Cessna. We made sure we spent all the money available to us for the region. We’ve honored each other with agreements that we’ve always been able to fulfill. I just want to tell you all that it’s been a privilege to serve here as Chairman. Thank you kindly.

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Mr. Hassinger said with that in mind, he would like to convey the sentiments of the Commission and presented Commissioner Camp with a certificate recognizing his service and his association with the SPC and he expressed his appreciation. A gift was also given to him. Resolution 13-11: Honor the Services of Chairman Charles A. Camp

Beaver County Representative, 2000-2011 Chairman, 2010-2011 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Corporation Board of Directors Audit Committee

Resolution 14-11: Honor the Services of Tom Balya

Westmoreland County Representative, 1996-2011 Chairman, 2000-2001 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Regional Policy Advisory Committee Corporation Board of Directors

Resolution 15-11: Honor the Services of J. Bracken Burns, Sr.

Washington County Representative Chairman, 2006-2007 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Regional Policy Advisory Committee Corporation Board of Directors

Resolution 16-11: Honor the Services of Andrew “A. J.” Boni

Fayette County Representative, 2005-2011 Perry Township Supervisor

Resolution 17-11: Honor the Services of Rick DeBlasio

Lawrence County Representative, 2008-2011 Lawrence County Commissioner

Resolution 18-11: Honor the Services of Karl Eisaman

Westmoreland County Representative, 2008-2011 Mayor of the City of Greensburg

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Resolution 19-11: Honor the Services of Kevin Gray

Greene County Representative, 2006-2011 Transportation Technical Committee Smart Transportation Group

Resolution 20-11: Honor the Services of James Kennedy

Butler County Representative, 1996-2011 Chairman, 2002-2003 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Regional Policy Advisory Committee Corporation Board of Directors Audit Committee Past President of NARC

Resolution 21-11 Honor the Services of Patricia L. Kirkpatrick

Armstrong County Representative, 2004-2011 Executive Committee Regional Policy Advisory Committee Corporation Board of Directors

Resolution 22-11: Honor the Services of James Lokhaiser

Butler County Representative, 2007-2011 Butler County Commissioner

Resolution 23-11: Honor the Services of Dan Onorato

Allegheny County Representative, 2004-2011 Chairman, 2008-2009 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Corporation Board of Directors

Resolution 24-11: Honor the Services of James V. Scahill

Armstrong County Representative, 1992-2011 Chairman, 1998-1999 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Corporation Board of Directors Property Committee

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Resolution 25-11: Honor the Services of Vincent A. Vicites

Fayette County Representative, 2003-2011 Executive Committee Intergovernmental Affairs Committee Regional Policy Advisory Committee Corporation Board of Directors

Resolution 26-11: Honor the Services of Gealy W. Wallwork

Armstrong County Representative, 1992-2011 Executive Committee, At-Large Nominating Committee Audit Committee

Outgoing members expressed their gratitude for the recognitions, and thanked their fellow Commissioners and SPC staff, urging the members and staff to continue the important work of regional planning and progress in all areas of our common regional interests. The Armstrong County Commissioners also paid tribute to Gealy Wallwork. Commissioner Kirkpatrick said if you look at the resolution, you will notice that Gealy was a representative to SPC since 1992. Now I ask all of you, how long have you been affiliated with the organization? If you are an elected official, it’s a part of your job responsibilities to serve on this organization. If you look at those who serve their county and the region as citizens, they really, really are passionate about what they felt to accomplish as a board. What they probably sacrificed. What their families sacrificed. You probably could not find another person that is as passionate about this organization as Mr. Wallwork. I don’t have all the history that Gealy gave to the Commission, nor the work that he did in order to advance this region. So on behalf of the Board of Commissioners and the Citizens of Armstrong County, and I would also say the citizens of region, this is presented to Gealy Wallwork “for your dedication to Armstrong County and the region by serving on the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission for transportation planning and development activity to enhance the region’s competitiveness” is presented December 12, 2011 by this Board of Commissioners. We owe a really, really great deal of gratitude to him. A motion was made to approve Resolutions 13-11 through 26-11 by Mr. Macey and seconded by Commissioner Kopas. The affirmative vote to approve Resolutions 13-11 through 26-11 was unanimous. 6. Other Business/Announcements – Jim Hassinger

Next Meeting Date – January 30th

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7. New Business – None 8. Adjourn Commission Meeting (Remain for Corporations Meeting) There being no further business to come before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. All in attendance were asked to remain for the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corporation and the Southwestern Pennsylvania Regional Corporation meetings.

Respectfully submitted, Steve Craig Secretary-Treasurer

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Southwestern Pennsylvania CommissionALLEGHENY • ARMSTRONG • BEAVER • BUTLER • FAYETTE • GREENE • INDIANA • LAWRENCE • PITTSBURGH • WASHINGTON • WESTMORELAND

Annual MeetingJanuary 30, 2012

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 1

ActionAction

Meeting Minutes December 12, 2011

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January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 2

Public Comment

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

Staff Profile

Matt PavloskyPublic Participation/Outreach Coordinator

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• Public Participation/Outreach Coordinator

O i i ll f J h t PA

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• Originally from Johnstown, PA– Attended University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, B.A. in Communications/Marketing

• Second “Tour of Duty” with SPC

– 2001 – 2004, Economic Development

– 2007 – Present, Transportation Planning

R l M i t i th d t d ti iti f th P bli P ti i ti• Role: Maintain the day-to-day activities of the Public Participation Panels

• Perform public outreach consistent with guidelines of SPC’s Public Participation Plan

– The public, stakeholders, and other interested parties, including…

– Traditionally underserved such as minorities, the disabled, and those with limited English proficiency

• 378 citizen members

• Ten (10) Counties/City of

SPC Public Participation Panels

• Ten (10) Counties/City of Pittsburgh

• Demographically representative of county

• Commissioner appointed

• 2 year term

• Resource Partners– County/City Planning

– Transit

– PennDOT

– Elected Officials

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• PPP Members

Role of the Panels

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• PPP Members– Citizens interested in the regional planning process

– Appointed by the Commissioners

– Demographically selected

– Serve two-year terms

– Next Re-appointment: December 2012

• PPP Chairpersons– Appointed by PPP members / ideally, 2 co-chairs

– Help to create event agendas, identify locations

– Preside over meetings

– Ensure members/public are involved on local level

• PPP Resource Members

Role of the Panels, cont.

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• PPP Resource Members

– Contribute pertinent knowledge, expertise, or networks

• County planning, PennDOT, Transit, etc.

• Members of local, state, or federal agencies

• Elected officials (generally, staff members)(g y )

• The Public

– Engage the public in their local community

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• To provide meaningful public comment on major

Role of the Panels, cont.

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• To provide meaningful public comment on major transportation decisions of the Southwestern PA Commission.

– Includes, but not limited to:

• Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

• Long Range Plan for Southwestern PA

• Air Quality Conformity Determination

• Public Participation Plan

Provide notice of public meeting locations and

Role of SPC to the Panels

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

– Provide notice of public meeting locations and duration (30 or 45 days)

– Use extensive network to provide public information (including use of SPC website and regional libraries)

– Advertise meetings in papers of general circulation

– Meetings can be held on county-by-county or regional basis

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December 8th 2011 SPC

Regional PPP Forum

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• December 8th, 2011, SPC

• Invitees:– PPP Chairs

– PennDOT

– Transit AgenciesTransit Agencies

– County Planning

P rpose

Regional PPP Forum

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• Purpose: – To involve the PPP Chairs in the TIP

planning process, with guidance from SPC and the Resource Partners

– To preview SPC’s 2012 activities involving th P bli P ti i ti P l d kthe Public Participation Panels, and seek Panels input into strategies for the coming year

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Update to the P blic Participation Plan

Regional PPP Forum

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• Update to the Public Participation Plan – March 2012

– Requires 45-day public comment period

– 1 public meeting planned

• Update of the 2013-2016 Draft TIP– May/June 2012

– Requires 30-day public comment period

– 10 public meetings planned

• PPPs would like enhanced role in the planning

Key Items for the PPPs…

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• PPPs would like enhanced role in the planning sessions

• Involvement with SPC Committees

• Attendance at SPC board meetings

• Enhance PPP meeting structure• Less Education/More Work Sessions

• Keep regional meetings in addition to local workshop meetings

• Advancing Use of Media in Communications• Facebook, twitter

• Email blasts/newsletter

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All SPC meetings are open to the p blic

Working with the PPPs…

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 3

• All SPC meetings are open to the public• Appoint a PPP liaison for meetings

• Meeting Structure• Continue county workshops and required public

meetings

Add bi l i l i (S i /F ll)• Add bi-annual regional meetings (Spring/Fall)

• Use of Electronic Media• Create presence for E-media, using SPC website

• Utilize PPP webpage as conduit for regional stories and updates (funding, upcoming projects, issues)

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 4

Financial Report

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January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 4

For the period July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

Revenues Annual Budget Actual to D t

Percent of B d t

Actual and E b d t D t

Percent of B d tDate Budget Encumbered to Date Budget

Total Project Related Revenues $13,272,502 $5,645,527 42.54% $8,397,303 63.27%

Total Carry-Over Project Related Revenues $2,056,848 $350,945 17.06% $2,056,848 100.00%

Total Project Revenues $15,329,350 $5,996,472 39.12% $10,454,151 68.20%

Expenditures Annual Budget Actual to Date

Percent of Budget

Actual and Encumbered to Date

Percent of Budget

Total Project Related Expenditures $13,272,502 $5,645,527 42.54% $8,397,303 63.27%

Total Carry-Over Project Related Expenditures $2,056,848 $350,945 17.06% $2,056,848 100.00%

Total Project Expenditures $15,329,350 $5,996,472 39.12% $10,454,151 68.20%

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

ActionR l ti 1 12Resolution 1-12

Approve Submission of the 2012-2013 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) g g ( )

to Funding Agencies

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UPWP Background

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

• The UPWP document outlines the major transportation planning tasks we will perform in the upcoming state fiscal year:– July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013

• Provides a central source of information about major transportation planning priorities

Seven Broad Program Areas1 Data Systems and Modeling

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

1. Data Systems and Modeling

2. Transportation Plans and Programs

3. Modal Transportation & Operations/Management

4. Projects to Assist PennDOT4. Projects to Assist PennDOT

5. Outreach and Coordination

6. Program Administration

7. Supplemental Funding Requests

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Data Systems and Modeling• GIS Maintenance and Operations

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

GIS Maintenance and Operations

• Maintain Data and Graphic Files

• Air Quality Planning

• Land Use Models and Regional Forecasts

• Transportation Models• Transportation Models

Transportation Plans and Programs• Long Range Plan Implementation

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

Long Range Plan Implementation

• TIP Management

• Financial Planning

• Linking Planning and NEPA

• Environmental Justice Report• Environmental Justice Report

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Modal Transportation & Operations/Management• Freight Planning

I d l I i i i

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

• Intermodal Initiatives

• Congestion Management Process

• Transportation Operations and Safety Program

• Regional Traffic Signal Program

• Transit Technical / Planning Assistance

• Accessible Transportation and Workforce Interagency• Accessible Transportation and Workforce Interagency Cooperative (ATWIC)

• CommuteInfo Program (Ridesharing)

• Port Authority of Allegheny County – Transit Planning Program

Projects to Assist PennDOT• Highway Performance Monitoring System –

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

Highway Performance Monitoring System Traffic Count Program

• Highway Performance Monitoring System –Inventory

• Highway Performance Monitoring System –g y g yLawrence County

• Technical Assistance to PennDOT

• Traffic Forecasts and Needs Reports

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Outreach and Coordination• Member Planning Agency Participation

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

Member Planning Agency Participation

• Public Participation / Communications Program

Program AdministrationUPWP Ad i i t ti• UPWP Administration

• General Support Services

Supplemental Funding Requests• Linking Planning and NEPA

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

Linking Planning and NEPA

• Local Asset Management

• Local Technical Assistance Program

• Smart Transportation

• TOD Corridor Plan• TOD Corridor Plan

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January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

Program Utilization

Modal Planning, System Operations &

Management31%Projects to Assist

PennDOT20%

Coordination and Outreach

10%

Program Administration

8%

Data Systems and Modeling

21%

Transportation Plans and Programs

10%

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 52012-13 UPWP Program Costs

996,510

480,223

395,250

Transportation Plans and

Projects to Assist PennDOT

Coordination and Outreach

Program Administration

1,593,435

1,081,950

514,937

0 200,000 400,000 600,000 800,000 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,400,000 1,600,000 1,800,000

Modal Planning, System Operations & Management

Data Systems and Modeling

Transportation Plans and Programs

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January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 5

2012-13 UPWP Funding Sources

FHWA PL40%

FTA PL19%

PENNDOT MLF8%

PENNDOT PE2%

SPC Match - Base PL6% Suppl. Match - SPC

Projects2%

Other Match - Partners' Projects

3%FHWA PL

Other FHWA

FTA PL

PENNDOT MLF

PENNDOT PE

Other FHWA20%

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Agenda Item No. 5

149 145Other Match - Partners' Projects

2012-13 UPWP Funding Sources

412,005

117,000

303,055

81,821

149,145

PENNDOT MLF

PENNDOT PE

SPC Match - Base PL

Suppl. Match - SPC Projects

Other Match - Partners Projects

2,015,481

1,037,238

946,560

0 500,000 1,000,000 1,500,000 2,000,000 2,500,000

FHWA PL

Other FHWA

FTA PL

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January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 6

ReportN i ti C ittNominating Committee

ActionResolutions 2-12 & 3-12

El E i C i dElect an Executive Committee and Officers of the Commission

2012 Commission Officers

• Rodney Ruddock Chairman• Rodney Ruddock, Chairman

• Steve Craig, Vice-Chairman

• Pam Snyder, Secretary-Treasurer

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Appoint 2012 Nominating Committee

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 7

January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 8

ActionR l ti 4 12 5 12 & 6 12Resolutions 4-12, 5-12 & 6-12

Honor the Services of Anthony Sposseyy p y

Ted KopasNorma Wintermyer

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January 30, 2012

Agenda Item No. 9

Staff ReportOther BusinessOther BusinessAnnouncements

a. 2012 Policy Conference—March 1 & 2, 2012

b. SPC Regional Freight Forum—April 12, 2012

c. Next Meeting Date