TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S MEETING
AUTHORITY MEMBERS PRESENT: Bob Roberts
David Flynn
Larry Calemine
James Manilla
Asel Kennedy
Jenny Dinsmore
AUTHORITY MEMBERS NOT PRESENT: Bruce
Gilbert
OTHER PERSONNEL PRESENT: David Bruffy
Wayne Pifer
Sheila M. Wolfe
CALL TO ORDER:
The Transit Authority Board Meeting for
Asel
Kennedy made a Motion to accept the October 13, 2004 Board Meeting minutes.
David Flynn seconded the Motion.
For: All Present and
Voting Opposed:
None
The Board announced the Authority’s October 2004 Driver of the Month, Mr. Robert Lee. The Board also recognized Ray St. Clair, Jim Huffman, Bobby Dille, Don Cummings and Jake Cress for their outstanding performance during the month of October 2004.
The General Manager stated Driver of the Year Mr. John Hemerick was in the West Virginia University Homecoming Parade.
The
West Virginia Division of Public Transit honored United States Service Veterans
that are employed by Mountain Line Transit by giving each Veteran a
certificate.
Larry Calemine stated that
he had been asked by a Citizens Advisory Member if it would be possible to
receive a monthly bus pass while they are serving on the committee.
President Bob Roberts requested that it be put on the agenda for the December 2004 Transit
Authority meeting.
There was no one present.
OCTOBER SUMMARIES/CORRESPONDENCE:
The General Manager stated that the passenger trips for October
2004 were 37,422 and were down 1% over October of 2003, but were up 17% over
total passenger trips for 2003. Disabled passenger trips were up 5 %, senior
passenger trips were up 24% and,
The General Manager stated that Peggy Kovalcheck was hired for a
driver position.
FINANCIAL REPORT:
A. Approval
of the October 2004 Monthly Financial Report
Jenny Dinsmore Made a Motion to accept for audit the Financial Report
as presented for September 2004. Larry Calemine seconded the Motion.
OLD BUSINESS:
The General Manager stated that
the pre-bid meeting for the bus wash was
The General Manager presented the progress report Goals and Objectives monthly update to the Transit Authority Board for their review.
C.
Fun Committee Trips to
The General Manager stated
that there had been a survey completed by Mountain Line employees to determine interest
in a fun committee trip either Wheeling Downs or Oglebay Lights. There was a
total 26 people who signed up for the trip to the Oglebay Lights. There will be
a sign up sheet to confirm who will be going posted in the depot kitchen.
D. Free Ride for November 2 Election Results (1,495 Passenger Boarding, +3.8% above monthly average
The General Manager stated that there was a 3.8% increase in ridership
for Election Day compared to an average day, in the month of November.
NEW BUSINESS:
Janet Scarcelli asked if Mountain Line Transit would
be one of the sponsors by providing a shuttle from Lakeview to
The General Manager stated that the cost for the bus and driver would be $320.00.
The Board members agreed by consensus that it is the Transit Authority’s policy not to provide free service.
The General Manager stated that two more bike racks
were needed to have a bike rack on all of the larger
C. Consideration
for Approval of Amended Substance Abuse Policy
The General Manager stated that the Substance Abuse Policy has been amended and he is asking for the approval of the Transit Authority Board.
D. Attorney
Assurance of MCUMTA’S authority to provide Certifications and Assurances
The General Manager stated that the Transit Authority needs someone to sign off to the Federal Transit Administration that the Transit Authority has the legal authorization to provide the Assurance and that we are an entity under West Virginia State Statute.
Asel Kenndey stated that the
Larry Calemine Made a Motion to go into Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter at
The Transit Authority Board returned to regular session
at
Larry Calemine Made a Motion to adjourn at