Polk County Administration

Building

Polk County TPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

330 West Church Street

Bartow, FL 33830

Meeting Minutes - Final

December 05, 2024 TPO TAC

Polk County Administration Building

330 W. Church Street, Room 413

Bartow, FL 33830

Introduction

Call to Order - 9:00 a.m. (Bob Weigers, Chairman)

Minutes: Chairman, Bob Weigers brought the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Confirmation of Quorum

Minutes: KC Rivera confirmed a quorum was present for this meeting. In attendance

were:

Members:

Bob Wiegers, Chair, City of Bartow

Tess Schwartz, Vice-Chair, City of Lakeland

James Phillips, City of Lakeland

Chuck Barmby, City of Lakeland

Sean Byers, City of Winter Haven

Ted Adkins, City of Haines City

Richard Ranck, CFRPC

Marisa Barmby, Frostproof

Jay Jarvis, Polk County Roads and Drainage

Ben Ziskal, Polk County Planning

Carlie Flagler, Citrus Connection

Others present:

Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director

Lorenzo Thomas, Polk TPO Staff

Julia Davis, Polk TPO Staff

Angela Kaufman, Polk TPO Staff

Isai Chavez, Polk TPO Staff

Brittany Silva, Polk Communications

Edith Perez, FDOT

William Roll, Kimley-Horn

Siasoi Fine, FDOT - Florida's Turnpike Enterprise

Jimmy Vilce - FDOT

Nicole Mauntter - Metric

Previous Meeting Minutes

October 3, 2024, Meeting Minutes

Minutes: The October 3, 2024, TAC Meeting Minutes were reviewed and approved

unanimously with Chuck Barmby making the motion and Carlie Flagler seconding the

motion.

Agenda Review - Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director

Minutes: Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director, provided the agenda review.

Action Items

Review/Approve Amendments to FY 2024/25 - 2028/29 Transportation

Improvement Program (TIP)

Minutes: Angela Kaufman, Polk TPO Staff, provided a presentation of the draft FY

2024/25 - 2028/29 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendments. The

amendments included LAMTD FTA Section 5307 Poinciana and Four Corners Small

Urban Area Capital and Operating funds for projects 455571-1, 455571-2, 455572-1,

455572-2 and Federal funds added to the project 449276-1 which is SR 60 from west

of Saddlebag Lake Road to East of Tiger Lake Road resurfacing.

A motion was made by James Phillips and seconded by Chuck Barmby and was

approved unanimously.

FDOT and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Draft Work

Programs for Polk County

Minutes: Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director, provided a presentation on the

FDOT and Florida's Turnpike Enterprise FY 2025/26 - 2029/30 Draft Work Programs

for Polk County.

A discussion started by Chuck Barmby ensued related to a Highway 98 issue with

Bartow Road's sidewalks and connectivity. He asked if this issue could be put into the

Work Program. Ryan Kordek stated he would take this issue to the TPO Board.

A motion was made by Jay Jarvis, seconded by Carlie Flagler, and approved

unanimously.

Presentations and Status Reports

Tradeport Boulevard Feasibility Study from State Road 33 to Walt Williams

Road (FPID: 447989-1)

Minutes: Nicole Mauntter, Metric Project Manager which is a consultant for FDOT,

presented the project study conducted for the various route options for Tradeport

Boulevard. Using the public's input, the suggested routes were prioritized.

Envision 2050 Revenue Forecast

Minutes: William Roll of Kimley-Horn, provided a presentation explaining the

anticipated revenue forecast for the 2050 Long-Range Transportation Plan (Envision

2050) update.

Priority Transportation Project Application Cycle

Minutes: Angela Kaufman, Polk TPO Staff, provided a presentation informing and

explaining the Priority Projects application, the application cycle, and key dates.

Bob Wiegers asked for an updated Priority Transportation Project fact sheet with a

complete list of important dates and if this could be sent out. Angela Kaufman stated

this will be done.

Communications and Reports

10.

2025 TAC Meeting Schedule

Minutes: Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director, presented the proposed 2025

TPO TAC and Board Meeting Calendar to the committee members.

11.

Northeast Polk County Transportation Study Meeting - December 10th

Minutes: Ryan Kordek, Polk TPO Executive Director, invited committee members and

their related staff members to attend the meeting to discuss the development of the

Northeast area of Polk County as it relates to the 2050 Long-Range Transportation

Plan.

12.

Committee Member Comments

Minutes: Marrisa Barmby expressed an opportunity related to the local immigration

strategies (transportation hazards) to reduce fatalities and hazards.

William Roll stated the Resiliency Plan is about the large hazards such as major

weather events that are part of the cost feasibility plan.

Jay Jarvis stated that Bill Skelton is retiring at the end of the year and his specific

duties will be divided up with different staff members.

Bob Wiegers wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

13.

Adjournment - The next Committee Meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2025.

Minutes: The meeting was adjourned and the next meeting will be on January 23,

2025.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with disabilities

needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding should contact the

Board of County Commissioners, Communications Office, at 330 W. Church Street,

Bartow. Telephone (863) 534-6090, not later than four days prior to the proceeding. If

hearing impaired call: (TDD) (863) 534-7777 or 1-800-955-8771, or Voice impaired call:

1-800-955-8770, via Florida Relay Service.

The TPO planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964 and Related Statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have

been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,

disability, or family status may file a complaint with the TPO’s Title VI Specialist at (863)

534-6486, or by writing Ms. Julia Davis at Post Office Box 9005, Bartow, Florida

33831-9005.