tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43471735620524542372024-03-14T03:15:59.557-04:00US 50 AssociationUS 50 Association
Representing Maryland, Virginia, & West Virginia
Striving for a better road from
Winchester, VA to Clarksburg, WV
Serving:
Frederick County in Virginia, Garrett County in Maryland, Hampshire, Mineral, Grant, Preston and Taylor Counties in West VirginiaGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-90216420942354194732009-09-23T10:47:00.000-04:002009-09-23T10:49:36.613-04:00The U.S. Route 50 Association met at the Mountain Top Truck Stop in Romney, Hampshire County, on September 16, 2009<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGary%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.MsoBodyText, li.MsoBodyText, div.MsoBodyText {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:justify; line-height:200%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: 0.5in; line-height: 200%;">The recorded attendees are as follows:</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Arvin Harsh</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Rita Harsh</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Cate Johnson – Office of Congressman Mollohan</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Chris Strovel – Shelley Moore Capitol’s Office</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Stephen Smoot</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Gary Howell</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Evelyn Baker</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">David R. Parker\Charles Baker</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Wayne Spiggle</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Liz Beaver</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">Craig Jennings</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>At 1:00 p.m., following a luncheon period, Chairman Craig Jennings, County </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;">Commissioner from <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>, opened the business meeting.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Jennings stated that in the past, Gary Howell has been providing the secretary duties of the Association.<span style=""> </span>However, it has been agreed by members that the elected Chairperson would be responsible to provide a secretary.<span style=""> </span>An account has been set up and each county will contribute $500. to assist with expenses.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Jennings introduced Dianna Hartman, Administrative Secretary to the Preston County Commission, who is today recording the minutes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>It was appropriately moved and seconded to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2009 meeting.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>There was no<span style=""> </span><b><i>correspondence </i></b>for consideration.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Under <b><i>Old Business, </i></b>Mr. Harsh advised that nothing has yet been done on the intersection of WV24/US50, in the <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Aurora</st1:place></st1:city> area.<span style=""> </span>He said he believes the “logical” thing before any repaving is done would be to upgrade.<span style=""> </span>He said he would like to see someone from the state department meet with locals and perhaps hold a public hearing.<span style=""> </span>He believes that project has been over engineered and over cost.<span style=""> </span>He also has questions about the rights of ways on 24/50. He said in traveling to <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> today, he has seen costly projects currently in progress and he believes the 24/50 project would be much simpler and cheaper to correct.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Cate Johnson stated that Congressman Mollohan’s Office will also contact the state concerning this project.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Craig Jennings will also have the Preston County Commission to send another letter to the appropriate officials.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>In reference to the Little Cacapon Road, while the District Engineer has advised that money has been appropriated for that project, nothing seems to be happening at this time.<span style=""> </span>The project was to be done last year.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Under <b><i>New Business, </i></b>Mr. Jennings asked for discussion of 2010 goals.<span style=""> </span>It is his wish to get <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placename st="on">Commissions</st1:placename></st1:place> on board with the Association and to have by-laws enacted this year.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>It is believed that with the completion of Corridor H, there should be money available for some of the feeder roads.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Harsh believes that Route 219 leading into Thomas should also be looked at.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Howell stated that he would like a goal of 2010 to be to continue 4-laning some areas, particularly from <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Clarksburg</st1:place></st1:city> to 81.<span style=""> </span>He believes that some existing roads could be 4-laned.<span style=""> </span>He said many priorities were listed some years ago and he believes the Association should review that list.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Parker said he believes communication with the federals is quite important.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 200%;"><span style=""> </span>Gary Howell said it is important to get National Guard units involved for emergency evacuations and national security.<span style=""> </span>These plans should be implemented.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText">He believes it would be beneficial if both state and federal delegates could attend meetings.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>There was discussion on what dates and times would be best for Association meetings.<span style=""> </span>Some suggested that perhaps a night meeting should be considered.<span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Spiggle moved, seconded by Mr. Harsh to hold Route US 50 Association meetings the first Tuesday of odd months, with the time for the next meeting<span style=""> </span>to be determined by Chairman Jennings, after consulting with Brian Carr and Bill Woods as to their availability.<span style=""> </span>All were in favor.<span style=""> </span>Motion carried.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>Mr. Jennings is going to work hard to get <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> more involved.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>There were no specific <b><i>regional issues</i></b>.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>Under <b><i>citizens concerns, </i></b>Mr. Harsh extended special recognition to Mr. Spiggle and Mr. Howell for bringing this group together for the improvement of all.<span style=""> </span>They deserve a special thanks.<span style=""> </span>All were in agreement.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>Gary Howell announced that <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> will be the host county for the next meeting , tentatively scheduled for November 3, with the location to be announced.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>The meeting in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Grant</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> is scheduled for January 5.</p> <p class="MsoBodyText"><span style=""> </span>There being no further comments or business, Chairman Jennings declared the meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.</p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-13615937981922408512009-08-29T10:21:00.001-04:002009-09-15T09:16:20.660-04:00Hampshire County Meeting Agenda September 16, 2009<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGary%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PostalCode"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype 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style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="">Hampshire <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placename st="on">Meeting</st1:placename></st1:place> Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="">Mountain Top Truck Stop<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:15pt;">US Rt. 50 East<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on"><b><span style="font-size:15pt;">Romney</span></b></st1:city><b><span style="font-size:15pt;">, <st1:state st="on">WV</st1:state> <st1:postalcode st="on">26757</st1:postalcode></span></b></st1:place><b><span style="font-size:15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:15pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if 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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">Possible change in meeting date<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style=";font-family:";font-size:7pt;" > </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size:14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11pt;">20 January 2010 – Grant County</span></p><a href="http://www.addthis.com/bookmark.php?v=20" onmouseover="return addthis_open(this, '', '[URL]', '[TITLE]')" onmouseout="addthis_close()" onclick="return addthis_sendto()"><img src="http://s7.addthis.com/static/btn/lg-share-en.gif" alt="Bookmark and Share" style="border: 0pt none ;" width="125" height="16" /></a>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-69789268324773185512009-05-22T10:41:00.001-04:002009-05-29T10:50:33.091-04:00Letter from Hampshire County Commission on Byway StatusCounty of Hampshire<br />Office of County Commission<br />Court House Building<br />Romney, West Virginia 26757<br />304-822-5112<br /><br />Date: May 22, 2009<br />To: Route 50 Association<br />From: Hampshire County Commission<br />Subject: Scenic Byway Designation of U.S. Route 50<br /><br />Dear Route 50 Associations Members,<br /><br />This letter is concerning the designation of U.S. Route 50 as a Scenic Byway through Hampshire County. After serious thought and consideration, the County Commission of Hampshire County has decided to not pursue this issue; however, we do offer our support to any other member of the Association that wishes to designate their portions of the highway as a Scenic Byway. Our major concerns over this issue arise from the U.S. Route 50 being Hampshire County's major access road, and the designation may inhibit commercial development due to signage regulation imposed with the designation. We are also in pursuit of numerous upgrades along the Hampshire County section of Route 50, of which a byway designation would in fact bring about conflict.<br /><br />We again offer our support of other counties; however we must decline in the joint pursuit to designate the entire stretch of U.S. Route 50 as a Scenic Byway, as we wish Hampshire County to remain un-designated.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />(signed)<br />Steve Slonaker, President<br />Hampshire County CommissionGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-59894611367207808642009-05-21T10:55:00.001-04:002009-05-21T10:57:23.818-04:00Letter to Robert ByrdUS Senator Robert C. Byrd<br />311 Hart Senate Office Building<br />Washington, DC 20510 May 20, 2009<br /><br />Dear Senator Byrd:<br /><br />We are writing to urge your support of the appropriations request from US Senator Ben Cardin(D-MD) for the US 220 portion of the proposed North-South Appalachian Corridor in West Virginia and Maryland. Additionally, WVDOT needs approximately $ 2.5 million for its portion of these bi-state preliminary engineering studies required by NEPA.<br /><br />In a cooperative four state (PA, MD, WV, VA) feasibility study it was forecast that a relocated US 220 four(4) lane divided highway between Interstate 68 in Cumberland, Maryland and Corridor H in West Virginia would generate a 19% increase in permanent jobs or over 8,000 from an existing job base of 43,350 within West Virginia and Maryland. An additional approximately 2,500 jobs would be generated when US Route 219 from I-68 in Maryland to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-70/76) in Somerset, PA is completed as the northern leg of the North-South Appalachian Corridor.<br /><br />That is huge for the Potomac Highlands region of our State and your support is critical in this effort.<br /><br /><br />Sincerely, <br />Wayne Spiggle, <br />Mineral Co. Commissioner<br /><br />Cc: Governor Joe Manchin lll<br /> Congressman Alan Mollohan<br /> Congesswoman Shelly Moore Capito<br />Secretary Paul A. MattoxGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-87935824491493641842009-05-20T18:18:00.001-04:002009-05-29T11:19:59.914-04:00Preston County Minutes May, 2009<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGary%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.MsoTitle, li.MsoTitle, div.MsoTitle {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-weight:bold;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoTitle"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">May 20<sup>th</sup>, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Recorded Attendees</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Gary Howell – Mineral County, Robert Harman – Mineral County, Wayne Spiggle-Mineral County Commission, <span style=""> </span>Arvin Harsh – Preston County, <span style=""> </span>Mona Ridder – MCDA, Brian Carr – WVDOH, Chris Strovel – Congresswoman Capito’s office, Dave Moe – Garrett Co. Dev. Com, Dave Price – Preston County, Evelyn Baker – Hampshire County, Delores Stemple – Aurora, WV, David Stemple - Aurora, WV, Charles Baker – Hampshire County Planning Commission, Daniel Haskins – WVDOH, Matthew Hastings – WVDOH, Betty Spiggle – Mineral County, Larry Weaver – WVDOH Preston County, Cate Johnson – Congressman Alan Mollohan’s office. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Introductions: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Dave Price, Preston County Commissioner welcomed everyone to the meeting stating, Wayne Spiggle then opened the meeting by requesting each county introduce themselves as a group.<span style=""> </span>He made special recognition of former Delegate Robert Harman from Keyser. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence:<span style=""> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">None<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> David Moe provided a copy of a funding request letter for the North/South US 220 Corridor Tier 1 study.<span style=""> </span>The letter can be found on the US 50 Association website. David went on to say that the Tier 1 study was originally to start in 03/04 and take 18 to 24 months.<span style=""> </span>The completion date was pushed back to 2007 and that has still not been met. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The intersection of US 50 and WV 24 was discussed and Brian Carr of WVDOH said a speed study should start in June when weather will allow the installation of traffic study devices. After the study, the traffic engineering division will make a recommendation which may require a public meeting if changes are indicated. <span style=""> </span>Brian Carr acknowledged that the intersection needs to be redesigned, but because of funding restraints and priorities that it precludes it at this time.<span style=""> </span>Larry Weaver indicated that the grade of the intersection makes the project more expensive than other improvement projects.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">David Moe spoke about the Corridor O project and stated that it may not go anywhere.<span style=""> </span>Chris Strovel of Congresswoman Capito’s office stated the Congresswoman believes that the extension of Corridor O could reduce funding for other ADHS corridors in the state.<span style=""> </span>Cate Johnson of Congressman Mollohan’s office indicated that no co-sponsors had signed on to H.R. 1489 the Corridor O extension bill. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Congresswoman Capito did introduce a request for ten million dollars in improvements to US 50 in Hampshire County to improve safety and traffic flow. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wayne Spiggle requested the group consider requesting Scenic Byway status for US 50 over the length from the <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Virginia</st1:place></st1:state> state line to Interstate 79.<span style=""> </span>Robert Harman objected stating that Scenic Byway’s are anti-business and they stop signage along the route.<span style=""> </span>Wayne Spiggle disagreed.<span style=""> </span>He stated the Byway allows access to grants to celebrate the highway and that is pro-business.<span style=""> </span>He stated that advertising is not affected because it is only eliminated in the areas that have intrinsic value.<span style=""> </span>Gary Howell disagreed asking if the area of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Saddle</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Mountain</st1:placetype></st1:place> overlook was considered an area with intrinsic value and it was stated so.<span style=""> </span>Howell went on to explain that that also happened to be the intersection of US 50 and WV 42 and by eliminating signage it would damage the businesses in Elk Garden and the Jennings Randolph Lake area as they would not be able to direct traffic to their locations.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Howell also read from the July 21<sup>st</sup>, 2004 minutes of the US 50 Association, “There are strict sign regulations such as been brought to light by the George’s Creek Coal Heritage Trail. The [<i style="">Scenic Byway</i>] Task Force recommends tabling this issue until dual lane and alternate routes can be reviewed which may leave portions of the original roadbeds to be designated as Scenic By-ways</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";">.” </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>Scenic Byway status is anti-business. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Brian Carr stated that <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region> 60 through most of <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">West Virginia</st1:place></st1:state> was a Scenic Byway and it was successful.<span style=""> </span>Robert Harman reminded that Interstate 64 also paralleled US 60 for business and US 50 had no such companion. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Com. Spiggle stated he had distributed information to all the involved county commissions and he had spoken with them verbally and they were in agreement to request Byway status for US 50.<span style=""> </span>Charles Baker, representing the Hampshire County Commission, objected and stated that Com. Spiggle was mistaken and that Hampshire County after reviewing all documentation felt that Byway designation may inhibit commercial development due signage regulation imposed and that their efforts to upgrade the road would be in conflict with the Scenic By designation. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Com. Spiggle then stated that the US 50 Association would not pursue the status for the full length, but that <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> would pursue it alone.<span style=""> </span>He then invited those opposed to the Byway status to come to a Mineral County Commission meeting to voice their objections. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business:<span style=""> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It was suggested that a letter be sent to Congresswoman Capito for her efforts to get ten million in funding for US 50.<span style=""> </span>David Moe said it would be more appropriate to thank all of the Congressional delegation for their efforts. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>It was requested that the state look at paving areas of US 50 in eastern <st1:place st="on">Preston</st1:place> County.<span style=""> </span>Both Larry Weaver and Brian Carr of WVDOH explained how the cost of asphalt was hindering the state in expanding paving projects, but they would look into the possibility. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">July Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Taylor</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> is next on the schedule to host the July 15<sup>th</sup>, 2009 meeting a t a place to be determined. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Meeting Adjourned at 2:04<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 January 2010 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-27854510018351353482009-05-18T15:31:00.000-04:002009-05-18T15:32:48.611-04:00Agenda May 20th, 2009 Meeting - Preston County<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IV.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">V.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">WV24/US50 Intersection (update) – Bill Woods</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Corridor O Extension Request Letter – David Moe<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 220 Tier 2 Funding Request Letter – David Moe<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">d.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Scenic By Way Status – Wayne Spiggle<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VI.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 Assoc. Position on Corridor H– Wayne Spiggle<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 220 Status – David Moe<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 January 2010 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-23428526454118185142009-03-18T13:41:00.002-04:002009-05-18T13:10:17.071-04:00March 18th, 2009 MinutesMarch 18th, 2009<br /><br />Meeting Mintues<br /><br />Penn Alps<br />125 Casselman Rd<br />Grantsville, MD 21536<br /><br /><br /> The meeting began at 1:00 P.M. at Penn Alps Restaurant in Grantsville, MD. The Garrett County Commissioner Fred Holliday welcomed the Association to their County. Introductions were held, Represenatives from U.S. Senator Mikulski (Julianna Albowicz), Senator Cardin (Robin Summerfield), and Congresswoman Capito (Chris Strovel), and Congressman Mollohan (Cate Johnson) Offices were present. County Commission representatives from Garrett County Maryland (Fred Holliday), and Mineral (Janice LaRue and Wayne Spiggle), Hampshire (Steve Slonaker), and Preston Counties (Dave Price and Vicki Cole) in West Virginia also attended. Brian Carr from the West Virginia Division of Highways participated in the meeting. Others attending were Mona Ridder, Gary Howell from Mineral County, Charles Baker, Evelyn Baker, and Grady Bradfield from Hampshire County, Arvin Harsh from Preston County, and Liz Beavers from the Mineral News-Tribune.<br /><br /><br /> A lively discussion was held on the minutes of the previous meeting, constituents from Mineral County had concerns over language and discussion of an item. It was determined through consensus that the meetings should be tapes for accuracy of minutes.<br /><br /><br /> David Moe was not present at the meeting; the make-up of the Route 50 Association was discussed. A letter and brief history was read by Mrs. LaRue that clarified the original scope of the Association and it members. Documents were handed out that were drafted at the inception of the Association.<br /><br /><br /> Gary Howell discussed letters that were received, one a response from Governor Manchin, and a letter concerning Corridor O Extension and a letter to promote Tier 2 Funding for U.S. 220. Cate Jonson from Congress Mollohan’s Office informed the Association of an house of Representatives Bill that was introduced, HR 1489 concerning Corridor O. On the issue of 220, Senator Byrd needs a letter to push for funding and also needs Governor Manchin’s support. Maryland also needs to help fund the project.<br /><br /><br /> Brian Carr and members of the Association with knowledge of their individual counties gave a brief update on road improvements that were both under construction and proposed.<br /><br /><br /> A discussion was held concerning designating Route 50 as a Scenic Byway. It was determined that Karen Ebert Allen, from the West Virginia Division of Highways, whom is in charge of Scenic Byways in the State should hold a meeting with the individual county commissions the address questions and concerns over the designations, Mr. Carr suggested holding consolidated meetings considering travel issues for Ms. Allen and similarity in questions and concerns from the commissions. It was also determined that part of Route 50 has already been designated as such and that individual sections could be designated. The individual county commissions could choose to designate the entire length or parts of the road in their county. <br /><br /> A short statement was given on the issues arising with Route 50 in Hampshire County. Improvements near Dunmore Ridge, Timber Ridge, Bear Garden Mountain, Grassy Lick, Mountain Top, and Cooper Mountain were given in a list. Mr. Slonaker thanked Mr. Carr for the improvements that Hampshire County did get. The three lane in Romney is in the Stimulus money at this time, South Little Cacapon Road would have to be checked in the six year stip. Mr. Carr stated the six year stip can be checked at wvdot.com. A sidenote was given that Maryland projects can be checked at www.recovery.gov.<br /><br /> Arvin Harsh from Preston County voiced his concern of a dangerous intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Route 24. Brian Carr stated a speed study was going to be performed in late spring or summer. Fred Holliday from Garrett County proposed the possibility of Preston County helping with the funding the improvements, much the same way they do in Maryland. A question was ask on the paving from Aurora to the Maryland line.<br /><br /> Preston County was determined to be the next host site for the May Meeting, at a place to be determined later.<br /><br /> The Meeting Adjourned.Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-75091477190233593402009-03-18T13:11:00.000-04:002009-03-19T15:12:53.156-04:00Paper Submitted at the March 18th, 2009 Meeting<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGary%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Wingdings; panose-1:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0; mso-font-charset:2; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:0 268435456 0 0 -2147483648 0;} @font-face {font-family:Times; panose-1:2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3 4; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:roman; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:536902279 -2147483648 8 0 511 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Times; mso-fareast-font-family:Times; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} /* List Definitions */ @list l0 {mso-list-id:1012533935; mso-list-type:hybrid; mso-list-template-ids:305680230 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1 -1;} @list l0:level1 {mso-level-number-format:bullet; mso-level-text:; mso-level-tab-stop:.5in; mso-level-number-position:left; text-indent:-.25in; font-family:Symbol;} ol {margin-bottom:0in;} ul {margin-bottom:0in;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center">A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FORMATION AND ORGANIZATION OF THE </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">U. S. ROUTE</st1:address></st1:street> 50 ASSOCIATION</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Prepared for its March 18, 2003 meeting</p> <p class="MsoNormal">By:<span style=""> </span>Commissioners Janice LaRue & Wayne Spiggle</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">In early October, 2003:<span style=""> </span>The Hampshire County Commission convened a public meeting to discuss the need to address unsafe conditions along U.S. Rt. 50.<span style=""> </span>This event was in response to a fatal accident involving a prominent <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> resident.<span style=""> </span>At that meeting it was suggested that more would be accomplished if a multi-county association worked on this issue.<span style=""> </span>The idea of a U.S. Rt. 50 Association was brought forward.<span style=""> </span>It was agreed that the county commissions would address this further.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">On November 18, 2003 the Mineral County Commission convened a meeting of commissioners from Hampshire, Mineral, Grant and Preston Counties.<span style=""> </span>A discussion paper on the formation of the Association was reviewed and amended.<span style=""> </span>The commissioners asked Wayne Spiggle to act as facilitator and a follow up meeting was planned.<span style=""> </span>Minutes of this meeting are available.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">On January 30, 2004, the first official meeting of the U.S. Route 50 Association was held in the Garrett County Courthouse.<span style=""> </span>Hampshire, Grant, Mineral, Garrett, <st1:place st="on">Preston</st1:place> and Taylor County Commissions were present.<span style=""> </span>Two counties sent designated representatives.<span style=""> </span>Also present for the first time were WVDOH representatives, Bill Wood, Brian Carr and Marvin Murphy.<span style=""> </span>The <u>Strategic Plan</u> and the <u>Guidelines for Organization and Decision Making </u>were amended and approved.<span style=""> </span>Until a need for By-laws was demonstrated, these documents were to serve in that capacity.<span style=""> </span>Interestingly, Scenic By-way status for Rt. 50 was discussed at this meeting.</li></ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;">Minutes of this meeting are available for review and the guidelines document will be reviewed in detail at this meeting to clarify the controversy that has developed over how the Association is to operate.</p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-85301892902977615882009-03-11T10:04:00.000-04:002009-03-27T10:06:02.589-04:00March 18th, 2009 Agenda<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IV.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">V.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Make up of US 50 Association – Dave Moe</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">WV24/US50 Intersection (update) – Bill Woods</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Corridor O Extension Request Letter – Gary Howell<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">d.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 220 Tier 2 Funding Request Letter – Gary Howell<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VI.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Hampshire County Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 May 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 January 2010 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-69634111798851200992009-01-30T12:17:00.003-05:002009-03-13T12:32:08.119-04:00Governor Manchin Request ResponseJanuary 30, 2009<br /><br />Mr. Gary Howell<br />PO Bo 39<br />Keyser, WV 26726-0039<br /><br />Dear Mr. Howell:<br /><br />Thank you for contacting my office. I appreciate your thoughts and concerns, and particularly the time you took to send them to me.<br /><br />Your correspondence has been forwarded to the appropriate division in my office for further review.<br /><br />Please accecpt my most sincere best wishes for the future.<br /><br />With warmest regardsm<br />Joe Manchin III<br />Governor<br /><br />JM:mrpGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-83670813103222469972009-01-26T16:35:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:36:42.299-05:00US 220 Corridor Tier 2 Funding Request LetterJanuary 26th, 2009<br /><br /> US 50 Association<br /> PO Box 39<br /> Keyser, WV 26726<br /><br />Governor Joe Manchin<br />1900 Kanawha Boulevard, E.<br />Charleston, WV 25305<br /><br />Dear Governor Manchin,<br /><br />The US 50 Association, which also deals with regional transportation issues, at its November meeting discussed the US 220 North South Corridor with the representatives from Alan Mollohan and Shelley Capito’s office. The Tier 1 study is nearing completion and funding for their portion of the Tier 2 study has not been requested by WVDOH. Both Congressional office representatives suggested that your office formally request funding for the US 220 Tier 2 study from their congressional offices.<br /><br />The US 50 Association is a participating agency with the Federal Highway Administration on the US 220 North South Corridor project that will connect Corridor H to Interstate 68. Bill Wood at the WVDOH office in Charleston has attended both the US 50 Association meetings and the US 220 North South Corridor meeting and can fill in additional information as needed. <br /><br /> With warm regards,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Gary Howell<br /> SecretaryGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-13455217601674522772009-01-26T16:34:00.000-05:002009-01-26T16:35:35.427-05:00H.R. 4827 Reintroduction Request LetterJanuary 26th, 2009<br /><br /> US 50 Association<br /> PO Box 39<br /> Keyser, WV 26726<br /><br />Congressman Alan B. Mollohan<br />2302 Rayburn House Building<br />Washington, DC 20515<br /><br />Dear Congressman Mollohan,<br /><br />The US 50 Association, which is a participating agency working with the Federal Highway Administration on the US 220 North-South Corridor that connects Interstate 68 to Corridor H, formally request that you reintroduce your bill H.R. 4827. We also request that your office solicit co-sponsors from Maryland Congressman Roscoe Bartlett and West Virginia Congresswoman Shelley Capito’s office as the highway will positively affect their congressional districts and the additional co-sponsors will give the bill bi-partisan support. <br /><br /> With warm regards,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Gary Howell<br /> SecretaryGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-32241627832368321302009-01-22T14:10:00.001-05:002009-03-26T19:17:13.564-04:00January 2009 Minutes - Grant County MeetingMinutes<br />January 21st, 2009<br /><br />Recorded Attendees: Gary Howell – Mineral County, Wayne Spiggle-Mineral County Commission, Arvin Harsh – Preston County, Bill Wood – WVDOH – Charleston, Mona Ridder – MCDA, Brian Carr – WVDOH, Chris Strovel – Congresswoman Capito’s office, Dave Moe – Garrett Co. Dev. Com., Bill Ross – Grant County EDO, Karen Ebert Allen – WVDOH, Lee Thorne – WVDOH Dist 5, Steve Durst – Town of Bayard, Dave Price – Preston County.<br /><br />Introductions: Steve Durst, Mayor of Bayard welcomed everyone to the meeting stating, “Without Rt. 50 they would be isolated.” Bill Ross of Grant County EDO also welcomed everyone to the Grant County meeting.<br /><br />Question on the Minutes: Dave Moe asked about the following from the November 2008 minutes; “Wayne Spiggle asked if the fact the group was started by the county commissions of each county along the route could be added.” Dave Moe who attended the first meeting of the group stated it was originally set up as a citizens group. Wayne Spiggle stated it was started by the County Commissions. Mr. Moe reminded Mr. Spiggle that at the time the group as started Mr. Spiggle was not a county commissioner. <br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Review of Minutes: It appears the idea of bringing the County Commissions in was not offered until the 2nd Meeting of the group in March of 2004.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">March 2004 Minutes - Idea to build around county commissions from Virginia state line to Harrison County.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The group invited the County Commissions to participate in the US 50 Association.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">May 2004 Minutes - Memorandum of Understanding ¬ A draft memorandum of understanding was given to each county commission. The memorandum sets forth the purpose of the Association and establishes the mechanism for each commission to officially recognize and participate in its activities.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">November 2004 Agenda – STATUS REPORT ON LETTERS OF UNDERSTANDING – STEVE BAKER (No Minutes for the November 2004 Meeting)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Nearly a year after the group was started the County Commissions had yet to respond to the letters of understanding. It appears from the minutes that the County Commissions were invited to be part of the group, but the group remains a citizens group. It appears that the minutes support Dave Moe’s recollections. </span><br /><br /><br />Correspondence: None<br /><br />Old Business: The intersection of US 50 and WV 24 was discussed and the possibility of reducing the speed limit through the intersection to 40 mph from its current 55 mph. Bill Wood of WVDOH said a speed study will be done in the spring when weather will allow the installation of traffic study devices. After the study, the traffic engineering division will make a recommendation which may require a public meeting if changes are indicated.<br /><br />The US 50 Brochure was not finished and 2 letters need to be sent. Gary Howell said he would finish these without additional help do to the time constraints of Mona Ridder’s job at the Economic Development Authority. Dave Moe asked to send a letter from Maryland delegation as well.<br /><br />Lee Thorne of WVDOH District 5 addressed the removal of turns on US 50 where the state had already done much of the work. He stated there is no money to fix the turns. He would look at the turn west of Dorsey’s curve at the pull off area to see if it could be removed.<br /><br />Dave Moe asked for a Tier 2 estimate so that the money may be requested to complete the project. He also indicated that originally the Tier 1 study was to have been completed in 18 months which would have been summer of 2007 and had yet to be completed.<br /><br />Bill Woods explained that extending WV 93 was proceeding. Traffic and Engineering believes the idea has merit and will probably recommend it. The new northern terminus of WV 93 will be at the intersection of US 220 at the Blue Jay Bridge when the project is completed.<br /><br />New Business:<br /><br />Karen Ebert Allen of WVDOH spoke on US 50 as a scenic byway after Paul Mattox recommended it. She stated she had seen the draft of the brochure from the Association. She went on to state that the US 50 from the MD line west to Clarksburg was designated a byway and offered to set up a meeting with that group. <br /><br />Dave Price stated that some byway groups oppose improving the highway to preserve the scenic qualities. He also asked about advertising being restricted along the route as a result of being made a byway. It was indicated that is the case. Mr. Price also stated he had gotten complaints from businesses unable to advertise along the scenic byway. Ms Allen stated that could be Federal restrictions and not the byway restrictions.<br /><br />On a traffic light east of Romney at the entrance to the new hospital, Brian Carr stated, it will require an impact study of the new traffic pattern.<br /><br />The request for center road reflectors was met with a new problem. WVDOH indicated they are not holding up well to snow plows. A new solution is centerline rumble strips. These seem to last longer. It was ask if they could look at placing these in Hampshire County along US 50 as they would help prevent sleepy drivers from crossing the centerline as many people in Hampshire County drive late and earlier hours to Winchester, VA for work.<br /><br />March Meeting:<br /><br />Garrett County is next on the schedule to host the March 18, 2009 meeting a t a place to be determined.<br /><br />Meeting Adjourned at 2:01<br /><br />Tentative Meeting Schedule<br />18 March 2009 – Garrett County<br />20 May 2009 – Preston County<br />15 July 2009 – Taylor County<br />16 September 2009 – Hampshire County<br />18 November 2009 – Mineral County<br />20 January 2010 – Grant CountyGary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-90636215579741150412009-01-16T10:20:00.000-05:002009-01-26T10:23:34.592-05:00Agenda January 21st, 2009 Meeting - Grant County<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGary%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PostalCode"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; 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<br /><st1:city st="on"><b>Bayard</b></st1:city><b style="">, <st1:state st="on"><span style="">WV</span></st1:state><span style="">, </span><st1:postalcode st="on">26707</st1:postalcode></b></st1:address><b><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style="">(304) 693-7834<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span>(Bring Your own)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IV.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">V.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 brochure (update) – Gary Howell</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">WV24/US50 Intersection (update) – Bill Woods</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Corridor O Extension Request Letter – Mona Ridder<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">d.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 220 Tier 2 Funding Request Letter – Mona Ridder<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">e.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Turn removal projects using local DOH – Bill Woods<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VI.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New traffic pattern for <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">new Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype st="on">Hospital</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Byways Program WVDOH - Karen Ebert-Allen <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Center</span></st1:placetype><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placename st="on">Road</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Reflectors</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> – Evelyn Baker<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Garrett</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 March 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Garrett</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 May 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 January 2010 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-51923465368614196372008-11-20T13:45:00.000-05:002008-11-20T14:01:10.297-05:00Mineral County Meeting Minutes - November 19th, 2008<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoTitle"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">September 17, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Recorded Attendees</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Gary Howell – Mineral County, Wayne Spiggle-Mineral County Commission, <span style=""> </span>Arvin Harsh – Preston County, <span style=""> </span>Bill Wood – WVDOH – Charleston, Mona Ridder – MCDA, Brian Carr – WVDOH, Liz Beavers – News Tribune, Janice LaRue – Mineral County Commission, Betty Spiggle – MinCo, Bob Hatfield – Self, Bill Ross – Grant County EDO, Cate Johnson – Congressman Mollohan’s Office, Chris Strovel – Congresswoman Capito’s office.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Introductions: </span></b><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mineral</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype> Commissioner <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Wayne</st1:place></st1:city> Spiggle opened the meeting and made the introductions welcoming everyone to the meeting. He made special mention of Bob Hatfield who is doing photography along US 50 for a book. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence:<span style=""> </span></span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">None <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old/New Business:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> The intersection of US 50 and WV 24 was discussed and the possibility of reducing the speed limit through the intersection to 40 mph from its current 55 mph. Bill Wood of WVDOH said he would follow through with the request to see if it is feasible. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Gary Howell presented a draft of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region></st1:place> 50 brochure.<span style=""> </span>The brochure includes a brief history of the highway and US 50 Association.<span style=""> </span>It includes attractions located along the route as well as contact information for both the group and the Visitor Bureaus’ in each county along the route.<span style=""> </span>Also included are photos from 1942 and 2008 of Macomber turn.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Wayne Spiggle asked if the fact the group was started by the county commissions of each county along the route could be added.<span style=""> </span>He asked Mona Ridder to work with Gary Howell on that. Arvin Harsh asked that the Aurora Heritage Store be added to the list.<span style=""> </span>Gary Howell asked if matching funds from the WV Tourism Office could be used to fund producing the brochure.<span style=""> </span>Bill Wood of WVDOH said that money from WVDOH is also available.<span style=""> </span>Wayne Spiggle asked Mona Ridder of MCDA to look into funding the project since it will help with tourism and economic development. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The reintroduction of H.R. 4827 was discussed.<span style=""> </span>Cate Johnson of Congressman Mollohan’s (WV-1) office request the group make a formal request by letter and Chris Strovel of Congresswoman Shelley Capito’s (WV-2) office stated a request to co-sponsor the Mollohan bill should be sent as well. <span style=""> </span>Gary Howell asked that the group request the bill be reintroduced for the next congressional session and add Maryland Congressman Roscoe Bartlett to the co-sponsor request.<span style=""> </span>That idea was approved.<span style=""> </span>This bi-partisan bill will provide Appalachian Development Highway System money for a <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region> 220 north-south corridor between Corridor H (<st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> 48) and Interstate 68.<span style=""> </span>The connection could construct a section of US 50 as a 4-lane where US 50 and US 220 overlap.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bill Woods explained that extending WV 93 was stalled due to a retirement and an interim director of that division.<span style=""> </span>He expects no problem once the new director takes over and the new northern terminus of WV 93 will be at the intersection of US 220 at the Blue Jay Bridge when the project is completed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bill Woods of WVDOH indicated that US 50 is no longer closed on the east side of <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Bridgeport</st1:city></st1:place>.<span style=""> </span>However, short term one lane closures may occur as work is completed on that section of US 50. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">On the US 220 North-South Corridor it is expected that the Tier 1 study will be completed in the spring.<span style=""> </span><st1:state st="on">Maryland</st1:state> has funded their portion of Tier 2, but <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">West Virginia</st1:place></st1:state> has not.<span style=""> </span>The group asked the Federal Representatives if this is something they could help with.<span style=""> </span>They said it was, but he request needed to come from the Governors office.<span style=""> </span>The association decided to draft a letter to the Governor requesting that he requested funding for the Tier 2 study, so that it may begin when the Tier 1 study is completed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Gary Howell asked if the local DOH could periodically work on removing earth in areas were there are sharp turns.<span style=""> </span>Over time this would allow the road to be straightened. Brian Carr of WVDOH stated that the state does not like to take out single turns as this gives people a false sense that the rest of the road will be better.<span style=""> </span>This increases the likelihood that they will wreck on the next turn.<span style=""> </span><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Gary</st1:place></st1:city> responded that following that philosophy no turns would ever be removed anywhere.<span style=""> </span>WVDOH did agree to look at two turns in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> were local crews had removed earth allowing turns to be straightened.<span style=""> </span>One is located just east of <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Knobley Rd</st1:address></st1:street> on US 50, the other just west of Dorsey’s Curve at the pull off area on Allegheny Front. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">November Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Grant</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> is next on the schedule to host the January 21, 2009 meeting a t a place to be determined. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Meeting Adjourned at 1:57<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">19 November 2008 - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">21 January 2009 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 March 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Garrett</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-74055250340658049872008-11-17T09:37:00.000-05:002008-11-17T09:39:29.859-05:00Mineral County Meeting Agenda November 19th, 2008<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; 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<br /><st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Burlington</span></strong></st1:place></st1:city><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">, WV 26710 </span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IV.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">V.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 brochure – Gary Howell</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">WV 93 Extension Update – Bill Woods</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Harrison</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> Closure Update – Brian Carr</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">d.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">NHS US <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">220 Corridor Route</st1:address></st1:street> Update – Brian Carr<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VI.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Re-introduction of Corridor O Bill <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 220 Tier 2 funding request revisit<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Turn removal projects using local DOH<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Grant</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">21 January 2009 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 March 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Garrett</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">20 January 2010 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on"></st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-73689258024122415832008-09-18T13:59:00.004-04:002008-09-18T15:49:13.571-04:00Letter to Preston County CommissionSeptember 8th, 2008<br /><br />Mr. Dave Price<br />President<br />Preston County Commission<br />Courthouse Annex<br />106 West Main Street, Suite 202<br />Kingwood, WV 26537<br /><br />Dear Mr. Price<br /><br />This is in reference to our letter, dated July 25, 2008, regarding that the Division of Highways was in the process of performing an analysis at the intersection of CR 24 and US 50; our findings are listed below.<br /><br />Our District Four Traffic Department indicated that the accident rate for this intersection was very low, much lower than the statewide average. Due to the steep grade on CR 24, it would be very expensive to re-align this intersection to a "T" configuration, and statewide, this project would not likely be a high priority.<br /><br />On August 22, 2008, our District Four Traffic Engineering Section advised that they provided a stop bar coming out from the WV 24 to attract attention of approaching motorists. They enlarged the existing stop sign and put red insert for nighttime visibility, along with installing "Stop Ahead Signs" on WV 24. They relocated the existing stop sign 24 feet towards US 50, to encourage stopped vehicles to stop at correct location. They extended the double yellow centerline on WV 24 to 55 feet towards US 50. They also installed intersection warning sign on US 50. Our Traffic Engineer will continue to monitor the intersection in the future. <br /><br />Thank you for writing and sharing your constituent's concern. Should you, or the US 50 Association, need any additional information, please contact our District Four Traffic Engineering Section, Mr. Dean Chipps or Mr. Fouad Shoukry, at Post Office Box 4220, Clarksburg, West Virginia 26302-4220 or by phone at (304) 842-1500 for Mr. Dean Chipps or (304) 204-6501 for Mr. Shoukry.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Paul A. mattox, Jr. P.E.<br />Secretary of Transportation/Commission of Highways.Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-52215255495214624852008-09-18T13:59:00.001-04:002008-09-18T14:35:40.603-04:00Taylor County Sept. 17th, 2008 Minutes<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 11"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CGary%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="country-region"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceType"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="PlaceName"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="State"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="City"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="place"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} p.MsoTitle, li.MsoTitle, div.MsoTitle {margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; text-align:center; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt; font-family:Arial; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; font-weight:bold;} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoTitle"><span style="font-size:14;">Minutes <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14;">September 17, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14;">Recorded Attendees</span></b><span style="font-size:14;">: Gary Howell – Mineral County, Wayne Spiggle-Mineral County Commission, <span style=""> </span>Arvin Harsh – Preston County, <span style=""> </span>Bill Wood – WVDOH – Charleston, Mona Ridder – MCDA, David Gobel – Taylor County Commission, Marli Jenkins – Taylor Co. Library, Tony Veltri – Taylor County Commission, Paul Elder – Taylor County Chamber of Commerce, Roger Russell WVDOC Charleston, Marc Bashoor – Mineral County OEM, Bob Williams – Taylor County,
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<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Introductions: </span></b><span style="font-size:14;">Taylor County Commissioner Tony Veltri opened the meeting and made the introductions welcoming everyone to the meeting. The meeting was then turned over to Wayne Spiggle who took the time to thank Secretary Gary Howell for taking care of the agenda and minutes.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Correspondence:<span style=""> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:14;">Arvin Harsh presented the group with a copy of a letter received in response to our request that the intersection of US 50 and WV 24 in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> be upgraded for safely.<span style=""> </span>The letter from Paul Mattox stated that the WVDOH District 4 Engineering Section had looked at the intersection. While due to expense, realignment at this time would not be a priority. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">The went on to further state they had installed stop bars on WV 24 to alert drivers for the approaching intersection and stop.<span style=""> </span>They relocated the stop sign on WV 24 to improve driver vision by stopping in a better location to observe traffic before pulling on to US 50.<span style=""> </span>The double yellow line on US 50 has been extended to reduce the possibility of vehicles passing while coming into the intersection.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">The group asked since the speed limit on US 50 is 55mph through the intersection of WV 24 and it drops to 40 mph just west of the intersection would it be possible to drop the speed limit just east of the WV 24 to reduce speed through the WV 24 intersection.<span style=""> </span>Bill Woods indicated this could be a possibility especially since that is where US 50 enters <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Aurora</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">State Park</st1:placename></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">As the discussion progressed Taylor County Commissioner Dave Gobel asked why someone has to be hurt or killed before the state will spend money in our area.<span style=""> </span>He went on to point out that US 50 has been closed east of <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Bridgeport</st1:city></st1:place> for a slide for close to half a year.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Old Business:</span></b><span style="font-size:14;"> H.R. 4827 was discussed.<span style=""> </span>While Cate Johnson of Congressman Mollohan’s (WV-1) office and Chris Strovel of Congresswoman Shelley Capito’s (WV-2) office were unable to attend, they did send information stating the bill would probably not move forward in this congressional session.<span style=""> </span>Gary Howell asked that the group request the bill be reintroduced for the next congressional session.<span style=""> </span>This bi-partisan bill will provide Appalachian Development Highway System money for a <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region> 220 north-south corridor between Corridor H (<st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> 48) and Interstate 68.<span style=""> </span>The connection could construct a section of US 50 as a 4-lane where US 50 and US 220 overlap.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Gary Howell presented a draft of the <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> 50 brochure.<span style=""> </span>The brochure includes a brief history of the highway and US 50 Association.<span style=""> </span>It includes attractions located along the route as well as contact information for both the group and the Visitor Bureaus’ in each county along the route.<span style=""> </span>Also included are photos from 1942 and 2008 of Macomber turn.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">The group was asked to make notes and get back to Gary Howell on possible changes and improvements to the brochure.<span style=""> </span>Bill Woods of WVDOH presented some brochures to be used for reference.<span style=""> </span>Wayne Spiggle asked Gary Howell to send digital copies of the draft brochure out to the members of the association and if he could have a final draft ready for the November meeting.<span style=""> </span>Howell indicated he would work towards that goal.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">New Business:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"><span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">It was discussed if the state should look at changing WV 279, which is a modern 4-lane highway connecting Interstate 79 to US 50 east of Bridgeport to US 50.<span style=""> </span>This would allow through traffic to use the modern road instead of traveling through downtown <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Bridgeport</st1:city></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Bill Woods of WVDOH indicated with US 50 being closed on the east side of Bridgeport that the traffic was already using WV 279 for that purpose and the state was already thinking about the idea of changing WV 279 to US 50.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Wayne Spiggle didn’t think it was appropriate for the US 50 Association to get involved without asking the <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Bridgeport</st1:city></st1:place> business community.<span style=""> </span>Marc Bashoor suggested the possibility of changing WV 279 to US 50 and marking the old road as “US 59 Business.”<span style=""> </span>Bill Woods stated that the WVDOH frowned on 2 different routes with the same number.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">A short review of how successful the US 50 Association has been with getting its project list moved forward with the WVDOH.<span style=""> </span>Bill Woods stated, the US 50 Association is ahead of other groups in the state.<span style=""> </span>You have a voice in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Charleston</st1:place></st1:city> that we are aware of.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">The following US 50 Association projects are moving forward or have been updated through WVDOH.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size:14;">Romney</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size:14;"> <st1:placetype st="on">Bridge</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span style="font-size:14;"> replacement work is to start in November of this year.<span style=""> </span>The road closure east of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Bridgeport</st1:place></st1:city> is to be fully repaired by next month.<span style=""> </span>The center turn lane project east of Romney has been terminated and will have to be re-examined.<span style=""> </span>The intersection of County Route 12 and US 50 in Hampshire County will have a turn lane installed.<span style=""> </span>A traffic light will be installed at the WV School for the Deaf and Blind in November of next year.<span style=""> </span>The Belgian Hill project in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> will start in January of 2009.<span style=""> </span>Replacement of the <st1:placename st="on">Ellifritz</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">Run</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">Bridge</st1:placetype> near New Creek in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> is also scheduled to start in January lf 09.<span style=""> </span>Installation of center lane reflectors in high fog areas along US 50 is being completed as paving projects progress.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Mineral <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placename st="on">Day</st1:placename></st1:place> projects were discussed to make sure they are in sync with the US 50 Association.<span style=""> </span>One project that both the US 50 Association and <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place> has been requesting is moving forward.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Bill Woods indicated that extending WV 93 to Keyser is moving forward.<span style=""> </span>Memo’s requesting Federal approval to double sign <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> 50 as US 50 and WV 93 between the current terminus in Claysville and New Creek have been sent and they expect no problem with approval.<span style=""> </span>WV 972 between US 50 thru New Creek to the Blue Jay Bridge where it connects with US 220 will cease to exist and will become WV 93.<span style=""> </span>The new northern terminus of WV 93 will be at the intersection of US 220 at the Blue Jay Bridge.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Woods stated the state would not extend WV 93 to the <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Maryland</st1:place></st1:state> border at Keyser because it would be overlapped with US 220.<span style=""> </span>Gary Howell asked if and when a new US 220 is built would the existing US 220 become WV 93.<span style=""> </span>He said that would be likely, but no decision would be made until the need arose.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Along US 50 at the new school in <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> it was stated that sight distance needed to be improved.<span style=""> </span>Dave Gobel stated that the sight distance improvement should have been part of the existing project in that area.<span style=""> </span>It was suggested that a letter be written requesting that be included in the current project as it may be able to be added to the current contract.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;">Taylor County Commissioner Tony Veltri thanked everybody for attending the meeting.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">November Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size:14;">Mineral</span></st1:placename><span style="font-size:14;"> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></span></st1:place><span style="font-size:14;"> is next on the schedule to host the November 19<sup>th</sup> meeting a t a place to be determined.
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<br /><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;">Meeting Adjourned at 1:57</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">
<br /><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">19 November 2008 - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">21 January 2009 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">18 March 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Garrett</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:placename> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size:11;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:placename> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-50976608250910744362008-09-03T10:07:00.001-04:002008-09-03T10:08:41.907-04:00Taylor County Sept. 17th, 2008 Agenda<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="">September 17<sup>th</sup>, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><st1:city st="on"><b><span style="">Taylor</span></b></st1:City><b><span style=""> <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Meeting</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tygart</span></strong></st1:PlaceName><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"> <st1:placetype st="on">Lake</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placetype st="on">State Park</st1:PlaceType></span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><st1:place st="on"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Tygart</span></strong></st1:place><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;"> Lodge<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Rt. 1 <st1:address st="on"><st1:street st="on">Box 260</st1:Street><br /><st1:city st="on">Grafton</st1:City>, <st1:state st="on">WV</st1:State> <st1:postalcode st="on">26354</st1:PostalCode></st1:address></span></strong><b><span style=""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IV.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">V.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">H. R. 4827 Co-Sponsor Update –Cate Johnson, Chris Strovel</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 brochure – Gary Howell</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VI.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Changing WV 279 to US 50 in <st1:place st="on">Harrison</st1:place> County<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Review US 50 Assoc. project request progress<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Mineral <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Day</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Charleston & US 50 – Gary Howell<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">d.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><st1:city st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Taylor</span></st1:City><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Issues</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">19 November 2008 - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">21 January 2009 – Grant County<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 March 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Garrett</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">15 July 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 September 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">18 November 2009 – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-6688804028235666942008-07-30T09:52:00.000-04:002008-07-30T09:53:53.107-04:00PORTION OF ROUTE 50 WEST OF WINCHESTER TO CLOSE FOR RAILROAD WORK<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse: collapse;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">RELEASE:<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 253.05pt;" valign="top" width="337"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">IMMEDIATE<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 148.35pt;" valign="top" width="198"> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">STA-114<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">CONTACT:<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 253.05pt;" valign="top" width="337"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sandy Myers (540) 332-9201<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 148.35pt;" valign="top" width="198"> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">July 25, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style=""> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 253.05pt;" valign="top" width="337"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cellular: (540) 292-2500<o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 148.35pt;" valign="top" width="198"> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: right;" align="right"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr style="height: 15.75pt;"> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 77.4pt; height: 15.75pt;" valign="top" width="103"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 253.05pt; height: 15.75pt;" valign="top" width="337"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:Sandy.Myers@VDOT.Virginia.Gov">Sandy.Myers@VDOT.Virginia.Gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> <td style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 148.35pt; height: 15.75pt;" valign="top" width="198"> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style=""><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">PORTION OF ROUTE 50 WEST OF <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">WINCHESTER</st1:place></st1:City> TO CLOSE FOR RAILROAD WORK<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><st1:city st="on"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">STAUNTON</span></st1:City><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> – A portion of Route 50 (Northwestern Pike) in the Hayfield area of <st1:placename st="on">Frederick</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName>, 4.5 miles west of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Winchester</st1:place></st1:City> will be closed for railroad crossing improvements.<span style=""> </span>This location is at the <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Winchester</st1:City></st1:place> and Western railroad crossing, .1 mile west of Route 614. <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p>The closure schedule is:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p>August 8 at noon, Route 50 eastbound from Route 615 to Route 614 will close.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">August 8 at 7 p.m., Route 50 westbound from Route 614 to Route 615 will close.<span style=""> </span>This will leave all Route 50 lanes closed from Route 614 to Route 615<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">All lanes of Route 50 will open by 5 a.m. on August 11.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Detour routes will be marked with signs.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Detour routes for eastbound and westbound passenger vehicles will use Route 600 and Route 614.<span style=""> </span>The detour is approximately four miles long, adding five to ten minutes travel time.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Route 50 eastbound truck traffic will detour onto Route 600 north to Route 684 east to Route 522 south to Route 37 south to Route 50.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Route 50 westbound truck traffic will travel to Route 37 to Route 522 north to Route 684 south to Route 600 south to Route 50 west.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Temporary traffic signals will be installed to manage traffic movements at both the Route 50 and Route 600 intersection and at the Route 600 and Route 614 intersection.<span style=""> </span>Motorists should expect single-lane traffic at these intersections.<span style=""> </span>On August 8 from noon to 7 p.m. the traffic control plans may be altered slightly for truck detour routes and flagging on Route 50.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">This closure is due to railroad work being performed by the <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Winchester</st1:place></st1:City> and Western Railroad.<span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>All work is weather permitting.<span style=""> </span>Motorists should use extreme caution when traveling through the work zone and on the detour routes.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Traffic alerts and traveler information can be obtained by dialing 511.<span style=""> </span>In areas where 511 is unavailable, dial</span> <span style="font-size: 12pt;">1-866-MY511VA (695-1182).<span style=""> </span>(TTY/TDD users, call 711).<span style=""> </span>Traffic alerts and traveler information also are available at 511Virginia.org.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Highway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Virginia’s highway safety partnership — the Virginia Department of Transportation, Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles and Virginia State Police — challenges you to help prevent highway fatalities. Buckle up. Avoid distractions. Share the road. Drive drug- and alcohol-free. Obey speed limits.<span style=""> </span>For more information on the Highway Safety Challenge and things you can do to avoid becoming <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Virginia</st1:State></st1:place>’s next traffic fatality, visit <a href="http://www.safevahighways.org/">www.safeVAhighways.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoSubtitle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">(END)<o:p></o:p></span></p>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-65541661604193585932008-07-16T17:31:00.004-04:002008-07-17T09:47:21.134-04:00Correspondence From Congressman Mollohan on US 50/WV 24 IntersectionMr. Arvin Harsh<br />Rural route 1, Box 329<br />Eglon, WV 26716-9713<br /><br />Dear Mr. Harsh,<br /><br />The Commission of the West Virginia Division of Highways has responded to my recent inquiry regarding the intersection of Route 50 and Route 24 in Preston County. Enclosed is a copy of the report I just received.<br /><br />I trust you will find the Commissioner's comments responsive to your concerns. Should I receive additional reports about this matter, I will share them with you. If I can be of assistance in some other way, please do not hesitate to contact me again.<br /><br />Most sincerely,<br />Alan B. Mollohan<br /><br />++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br />Enclosed letter;<br /><br />The Honorable Alan B. Mollohan<br />United States House of Representatives<br />Room 209-211, Post Office Building<br />Post Office Box 1400<br />Clarksburg, West Virginia 26302-1400<br /><br />Dear Congressman Mollohan:<br /><br />Thank you for your letter, dated March 24, 2008, on behalf of Mr. Arvin Harsh regarding the intersection of CR 50 and CR 24 in Preston County.<br /><br />Our District Four Design Engineer has advised that the Division of Highways is currently performing an analysis of the intersection. They will review the accident data, the current geometry of the intersection, and determine if we can make a reasonable improvement to it. Converting this intersection to a "T" intersection would be very costly due to the extreme grade separation between US 50, and CR 24. This review will take approximately 60 to 90 days to complete. Once the review has been completed, a member of my staff will advise you of their findings and of any actions to be implemented.<br /><br />Again, thank you for writing and sharing your consituent's concerns. I appreciate your continued support and interest in highway issues. Should you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact my office.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Paul A. 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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Recorded Attendees</b>: Gary Howell – Mineral County, Wayne Spiggle-Mineral County Commission, Arvin Harsh – Preston County, Cate Johnson – Congressman Mollohan’s Office, Ashley Paxson – Congresswoman Capito’s Office, Robert Hott – Hampshire County Commission, Gary Dove – Frederick County Board of Supervisors, Evelyn Baker – Hampshire County, Charles Baker – Hampshire County Planner, Clyde Burdock – Mineral County Planning Commission President, Jerry Copp – VDOT, Betty Spiggle – Mineral County, Alex Bridges – Northern Virginia Daily, Bobbie Carpenter – News Tribune, Bob Fisher – MDSHA, Brian Carr – WVDOH Charleston, Bill Wood – WVDOH – Charleston, Mona Ridder – MCDA.
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<br /><b>Introductions: </b>Hampshire County Commissioner Robert Hott opened the meeting. Mineral County Commissioner Wayne Spiggle made the introductions welcoming everyone to the meeting. Pointing out that for the first time representatives from the departments responsible for highways in MD, VA & WV were all present. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Correspondence: </b>Arvin Harsh presented the group with a copy of a letter received in response to our request that the intersection of US 50 and WV 24 in Preston County be upgraded for safety. The letter from Congressman Mollohan’s office included a copy of a letter received to his office from WVDOT head Paul Mattox. The group elected to follow up with a thank you letter.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Brian Carr said when they looked at the statistics for the intersection and stated that it was low for accidents and low for truck traffic which is the primary problem with the intersection. Arvin stated that there had been 3 deaths at the intersection in the last 4 years. Bill Wood stated the normally the department only looks at 3 years of data, but said that WVDOH would coordinate on a local level for more information. The states records showed that westbound sight distance was the primary cause of problems with the intersection.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Wayne received correspondence from West Virginians for Better Transportation, but it was not available at the meeting. It will be posted on the US 50 blog. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Old Business: </b>H.R. 4827 was discussed. Cate Johnson of Congressman Mollohan’s (WV-1) office said the only movement on the bill was the co-sponsoring by Congresswoman Shelley Capito (WV-2). This does give the bill bipartisan support in the house. Gary Howell was asked to explain the bill to attendees not present at previous meetings and did so.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bill Wood explained the US 50 closure for the past 4 months listed as Taylor County was actually on the Harrison County side of the county line and expected it to be closed for at least another 2 months. He recommended contacting WVDOH District 4 for more up to date information.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="">The Jersey Mountain stop light project has been put on hold. It was being pushed primarily by former WV House member Jerry Mezzatesta. WVDOH currently does not see a need for a light in that area with current traffic statistics. Carr suggested that the US 50 Association or the Hampshire County Commission request a new study since the current one is now 4 years old and new data may change their findings.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Commissioner Hott stated that pulp wood truck drivers were opposed to a light at that location because of having to stop on the hill. Evelyn Baker pointed out that Hampshire High School was adjacent to the area and could benefit from the added safety of the traffic light. A frontage road was also discussed to collect the traffic before it went to varies entrances and funnel it to one area to make a light more effective. Carr stated while this would be a functional option, it does increase the cost with addition of a new road requiring the purchasing of property and closing existing entrances. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>New Business: </b>Gary Howell requested input on the US 50 Brochure that the group plans to publish. Bill Woods suggested that I primary focus on tourism along the route as many people travel it for scenic and historic value. It was suggest putting a history of the route along with a brief history of the US 50 Association. Gary also requested that each county submit a list of historic places along US in their county, but only those places directly on US 50. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jerry Copp of VDOT presented a very good presentation of how Virginia builds and maintains its roads. By state statute a board distributes funds to the various districts based on perceived need. A portion of each district funds are set for secondary roads, those funds are allocated by a county board made of local citizens who hold public hearings. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jerry went on to say that VDOT does not have US 50 west of Winchester high on the list for improvement, but that could change if the current conditions change. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jerry also stated that the district had requested cameras be placed on the VA/WV line on US 50 and US 522 to monitor traffic flow and weather conditions. The cameras would be available via the internet. The US 50 Association stated it would write a letter in support of a camera location on US 50 at the state line. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">VDOT thanked both, WVDOH and the US 50 Association, for working with them on a road closure when the rail road track crossings were replaced on US 50. He said that WVDOH did a good job providing detour route signs, and the US 50 Association did a good job disseminating the information to the local press. He also noted that a similar closure will possibly occur in August for the replacement of another crossing near Hayfield, VA</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Evelyn Baker spoke briefly about an alternate route for US 50 on behalf of State Senator John Unger. Unger not being present and a meeting with Hampshire County officials forthcoming, Evelyn requested the matter be tabled until all parties had been contacted. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Brian Carr stated that the WVDOH had made just a visual look at the proposed route that follows WV 29 and VA/WV 127 to US 522 and that while it would be easier to build from a construction stand point; it would add 5 miles to the current route. He suggested that the US 50 Association request a preliminary study from the WVDOH on both the new route and the existing route for upgrade to 4-lanes.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Regional Issues:</b> VDOT stated as to Corridor H that Virginia decided, in 1995, not to participate in the Corridor H project. That was 13 years ago, but the current plan for the next 6 years has nothing for Corridor H. No preliminary studies are planned to look for a possible route. If when WV completes its portion and a large amount of traffic is using VA’s 2-lane section of the road, then VA will look to see if a study is warranted to see if a study for a new road should be planned. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Bob Fisher of MDSHA announced that new high intensity warning lights would replace the existing warning light system at the intersection of US 50 and US 219 near Red House, MD. The upgrades would also include new warning signs for the intersection. This project should be complete within the next 4 weeks.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Paving projects along US 50 in Maryland have been delayed do to the rising cost of asphalt and the rising cost of fuel. They will try to complete the projects this year, but they may be delayed until spring. </p> <p class="MsoNormal">Gary Dove of the Frederick County Board of Supervisors told the group he was glad he attended the meeting and that it was very informative. </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>September Meeting:</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Taylor County is next on the schedule to host the September 17th meeting at a place to be determined.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>Meeting Adjourned at 1:59</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tentative Meeting Schedule</p> <p class="MsoNormal">17 September 2008 - Taylor County </p> <p class="MsoNormal">19 November 2008 - Mineral County</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-42324738873088368032008-07-09T12:25:00.000-04:002008-07-09T12:26:57.659-04:00Hampshire County Meeting Agenda<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="">July 16<sup>th</sup>, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style=""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="">Hampshire <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Meeting</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">Mountain Top Truck Stop<o:p></o:p></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style="">US 50 East<br /><span style="">Romney</span>, <span style="">WV 26757</span></b><b><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">I.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">12:00 Lunch <span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">II.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1:00 Introductions <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">III.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes of Previous Meeting<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IV.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">V.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">H. R. 4827 Co-Sponsor Update –Cate Johnson, Chris Strovel</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Closure</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> Update – WVDOH</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Stop Light on <st1:placename st="on">Jersey</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">Mountain</st1:PlaceType> – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Hampshire</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VI.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">a.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US 50 Brochure (contents) – Gary Howell<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">b.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">VDOT’s Plans for US 50 – Jerry Copp<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 1in; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">c.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">US</span></st1:place></st1:country-region><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> 50 Alternate 4-lane Route – Evelyn Baker<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">VIII.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Citizens Concerns<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">IX.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Volunteer host site for next meeting – <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.75in; text-indent: -0.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="">X.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Adjourn<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">17 September 2008 - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><br />19 November 2008 - Mineral County<o:p></o:p></span></p>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-84229066257383665402008-05-22T13:30:00.000-04:002008-05-22T13:31:48.821-04:00HR 4827 Request Letter<div class="moz-text-html" lang="x-western"><div>Ladies & Gentlemen:</div> <div> </div> <div>My name is David Moe and I am a member of the US Route 50 Association.</div> <div> </div> <div>We are a group of citizens and county government representatives in the Potomac Highland region of the Appalachian Mountains of Maryland and West Virginia concerned with the lack of transportation infrastructure in our region necessary for job creation and economic growth.</div> <div> </div> <div>In addition to improvements to US Route 50 our organization is advocating the extension of Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS) Corridor O from I-68 near Cumberland, MD to Corridor H in West Virginia. </div> <div> </div> <div>ADHS Corridor O is US Route 220 and coincides with US 50 for a few miles in West Virginia.</div> <div> </div> <div>We are requesting your legislators to co-sponsor HR 4827 in the House and introduce similar legislation in the Senate as was done in the 109th Congress as HR 5031 and S 719.</div> <div> </div> <div>HR 4827 was introduced in December of 2007 by Congressman Alan Mollohan (D-WV) and we have just learned Congresswoman Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) has agreed to co-sponsor it in the House.</div> <div> </div> <div>If nothing can be accomplish this legislative session we request this be incorporated in the SAFE-TEA LU re-authorization legislation next year.</div> <div> </div> <div>Thank you in advance for your consideration and we hope to hear from you soon.</div> <div> </div> <div>Sincerely,</div> <div> </div> <div>David Moe</div> </div>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4347173562052454237.post-84283760622641661542008-05-21T16:50:00.001-04:002008-05-21T16:51:52.684-04:00Preston County Minutes May, 2008<p class="MsoTitle"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Minutes <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">May 21<sup>st</sup>, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Recorded Attendees</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">: Gary Howell – Mineral County, Wayne Spiggle-Mineral County Commission, David Moe - Garrett County,<span style=""> </span>Arvin Harsh – Preston County, , Cate Johnson – Congressman Mollohan’s Office, Chris Strovel – Congresswoman Capito’s Office, Walt Davis – Hampshire County, Grady Bradfield – Hampshire County, Craig Jennings – Preston County, Dave Price – Preston County, Vicky Cole – Preston County, Allen Murlin – Mineral County, <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Introductions: </span></b><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Preston</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Commission Dave Price opened the meeting. <st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> Commissioner <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Wayne</st1:place></st1:City> Spiggle made the introductions welcoming everyone to the meeting.<span style=""> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Correspondence: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">None<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Old Business: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Dave Moe pointed out two corrections needed for the March Minutes.<span style=""> </span>Corridor N (<st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> 219) was incorrectly labeled as Corridor 0 and Federal Toll Credits was incorrectly listed as Federal Toll Funds.<span style=""> </span>The corrections have been noted. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />Cate Johnson of Congressman Mollohan’s (D) office indicated that no progress had been made on co-sponsors on H.R. 4827.<span style=""> </span>H.R. 4827 is the bill that makes a 4-lane highway between I-68 at <st1:place st="on"><st1:city st="on">Cumberland</st1:City>, <st1:state st="on">MD</st1:State></st1:place> and Corridor H part of the Appalachian Development Highway System.<span style=""> </span>The corridor would be known as a Corridor O extension and generally follow the path of the current US 220. Chris Strovel of Congresswoman Capito’s (R) office announced at the meeting that the Congresswoman would be co-sponsoring H.R. 4827, and that information would be forwarded to Congressman Mollohan’s office shortly.<span style=""> </span>With the addition of Congresswoman Capito’s name on the bill, H.R. 4827 will now have bipartisan support making it easier to move forward. <span style=""> </span>The Corridor O extension will build a section of US 50 as 4-lane in Mineral County if completed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />The issue of a traffic light near the WVDMV office on US 50 east of Romney was tabled until a later meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">New Business: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">It was announced that US 50 remains closed after several months near the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor-Harrison</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> line.<span style=""> </span>The road was closed when the mountain slid in.<span style=""> </span>Traffic is being re-routed via WV 279 to I-79.<span style=""> </span>No date for the road reopening is available.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Arvin Harsh asked the group to address the state on the safety issue of the <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region> 50/WV 24 intersection in <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Aurora</st1:place></st1:City>.<span style=""> </span>The Aurora Fire Department and Lions Club had previously asked the US 50 Association to ask for help from the state.<span style=""> </span>The <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Preston</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> commission asked Arvin Harsh to attend the next public commission meeting for the commission to draft a formal request to the WVDOH for a realignment of the intersection.<span style=""> </span>It was also decided that the US 50 Association would also draft a similar letter.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />Mr. Harsh also asked if something could be done about the trees hanging over the road east of <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Aurora</st1:place></st1:City>.<span style=""> </span>Some of these trees have fallen onto the highway in bad weather causing traffic hazards.<span style=""> </span>It was debated whether or not it was the responsibility of the land owner next to the highway to trim the trees or the WVDOH.<span style=""> </span>Both the Preston County Commission and the US 50 Association will ask the WVDOH to trim the trees for safety. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /><st1:place st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">West Virginians</span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> for Better Transportation released their Candidate Survey results.<span style=""> </span>They can be found at: <a href="http://www.keepwvmoving.org/shared/content/WVBT%20Survey%20for%20website.xls">http://www.keepwvmoving.org/shared/content/WVBT%20Survey%20for%20website.xls</a><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />Wayne Spiggle asked the Association if the group would like to give $1000 to WVBT to promote the need for better roads in WV.<span style=""> </span>Dave Price stated that the purpose of the US 50 Association was to promote a better highway and that was the goal of the WVBT.<span style=""> </span>He saw no problem giving the money to promote awareness of <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">West Virginia</st1:State></st1:place>’s highway problems.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />Gary Howell suggested the group put its own brochure together.<span style=""> </span>The brochure could be given to businesses along US 50 to promote the goals of a safer more economically viable US 50 from <st1:city st="on">Winchester</st1:City> to <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Clarksburg</st1:place></st1:City>. Grady Bradfield thought this was an excellent idea.<span style=""> </span>The group decided to move forward on creating a brochure.<span style=""> </span>Wayne Spiggle offered to assist Mr. Howell in creating the document.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />Gary Howell spoke with Taylor County Commissioner Rusty Efaw about the up coming July meeting.<span style=""> </span>Commissioner Efaw looking forward to the meeting, the Taylor County Library volunteered to host the meeting possibly in conjunction with the Taylor County Chamber of Commerce. The group was encouraged with increasing participation of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />It was also suggested that a special invitation to the September meeting be extended to the Frederick County, VA board of Supervisors and VDOT officials.<span style=""> </span>VDOT has been working with the US 50 Association on getting out press releases on highway construction delays on their portion of US 50.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p><br />The group also decided to request that Governor Manchin send a representative to future meetings to better coordinate efforts with the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Regional Issues:</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> Dave Moe spoke on the Toll Credit issue that was unique to <st1:place st="on"><st1:state st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:State></st1:place>.<span style=""> </span>The ability for <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:place></st1:State> to use Toll Road Credits for completion of Corridor N, between I-70 and I-68 was in inadvertently removed. This is preventing <st1:state st="on"><st1:place st="on">Pennsylvania</st1:place></st1:State> from coming up with its $9 million to complete the next section and receive $45 million in Federal matching funds. H.R. 1195 was introduced and passed out of the US House, but the correction measure was left off.<span style=""> </span>Wayne Spiggle asked Dave Moe to follow up with Nora Martin in Senator Byrd’s office.<span style=""> </span>Corridor N and the Corridor O extension will act as a connection between Corridor H and the PA Turnpike providing increased economic opportunity to MD, PA, VA and WV.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><br /><b style=""><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Additional Information: </span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style=""> </span>US 50 Paving Projects 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;">Grant</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName> - <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region> 50 - MP 7.45 - 8.83 - 1.38 miles - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Mt.</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Storm</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> - Skyline ($325,000)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;">Grant</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName> - <st1:country-region st="on">US</st1:country-region> 50 - MP 8.83 - 9.64 - 0.81 miles - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placetype st="on">Mt.</st1:PlaceType> <st1:placename st="on">Storm</st1:PlaceName></st1:place> - Skyline ($192,000)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"><o:p> </o:p></span><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;">Mineral</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"> - US 50 - MP 0.00 - 3.44 - 3.44 miles - Abrams Creek - <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Skyline Road</st1:address></st1:Street> ($923,000)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p> </o:p></span><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;">Preston</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="font-size: 11pt; color: blue;"> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType> - <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">US</st1:place></st1:country-region> 50 - MP 8.84 - 10.88 - 2.04 miles - <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Macomber Road West</st1:address></st1:Street> ($477,000)</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">July Meeting:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b><st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Taylor</span></st1:PlaceName><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName></span></st1:place><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> is next on the schedule to host the July 16th meeting at a place to be determined.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Meeting Adjourned at 2:05<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Tentative Meeting Schedule<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">16 July 2008 - <st1:placename st="on">Taylor</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placename st="on">County</st1:PlaceName><br />17 September 2008 - Hampshire County<br />19 November 2008 - <st1:place st="on"><st1:placename st="on">Mineral</st1:PlaceName> <st1:placetype st="on">County</st1:PlaceType></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p>Gary Howellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13432183352522083188noreply@blogger.com0