Antrim County Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes February 2, 2007

 

 

Present:  Dawson, Howelman, Allen, White, Rhoads.

Meeting called to order at 9:00 a.m.

Minutes of December 1, 2006 meeting were reviewed.

 

Rhoads presented correspondence which was sent to The Rural Task Force Chair seeking approval to revise an existing $9,300 capital equipment authorization to allow for the purchase of one laptop computer and upgrade the phone system.  

 

Financial reports were presented including vouchers for January & February. Also, presented were expense and revenue reports for the month of December.  Motion by Howelman, support by Allen to approve the vouchers and reports as presented.  All voting aye.  Motion carried.

 

Rhoads presented a budget summary along with budget detail for the FY 2008 MDOT funding application. The application was due Jan. 31st, and has been submitted. The summary indicates the need for a County appropriation of $102,700 to complement the State and Federal funds. This represents a decrease of $4,000 from last year’s appropriation.  Motion by Howelman, support by Allen to approve the funding application and County appropriation request as presented.  All voting aye.  Motion carried. 

 

Rhoads presented an update on personnel issues:

·        Currently taking applications for part time drivers due to increased demand.

·        Bob Daniels has notified ACT that he has filed for Social Security Disability due to his degenerative disk disease. He is awaiting a decision.

 

Ridership reports were presented as follows:
  • Meadow Brook – Annual reports including trips and revenue were presented covering calendar years 2005 and 2006.
  • Bellaire Schools – Annual reports for the 05-06 and 06-07 school years were presented

 

Rhoads presented the NOTICE OF MEETING posting which has been placed on the board in the County Building.

 

Next meeting is scheduled March 2, 2007.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

 

  

               Transportation Committee

                    Minutes February 2, 2007

 

Joseph Allen                                              Gene Dawson, Chairman                        David Howelman                           

 

 

 

Members present:   G. Dawson, J. Allen, D. Howelman

Others present:        J. Strehl, J. White , A. Koutnick

 

 

Meeting opened:    10:00 am

 

 

Public comment:    None

 

 

Airport Updates:  J. Strehl informed the Committee about repairs to the terminal aircraft Unicom system, overhead door replacement in the SRE building (07 capital outlay), fuel marketing ideals for summer 007 

 

  Airport gas wells:  Scott Beaty of SRW addressed the board on the status of drilling in the area of the field. Dates were set for closure of the airport (February 19-22).

 

Rehabilitate fuel farm:  J. Strehl outlined the time frame for replacement of the airport’s fuel dispensers & cost estimates as well Federal and State grant entitlements.

 

Insurance review:  Current policy limits and rates were discussed, additional information is forth coming.

 

Reports:  J. Strehl presented expense reports for December & revenue report for January.   Motion by D. Howelman to accept reports support J Allen.

 

 

Meeting adjourned 11:15 a.m.