Transportation Committee - ACT Minutes for November 10, 2008

 

Present:  Dawson, Howelman, Allen, Rhoads.

 

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

 

Minutes of the October 3 meeting were reviewed.

 

Rhoads presented the following correspondence:

    1.  Meeting date change which was posted at the county building.

    2.  Project Authorization from MDOT approving $55,000 for new roof at ACT.

    3.  Letter from the Michigan Transit Pool (property and liability insurance)
         regarding a site visit on this date to review the status of ACT’s safety    
         management practices and procedures.

    4.  Letter to Crystal Rogers regarding suspension of service to her daughter   
         due to behavior.

    5.  Newspaper ads offering free rides to the polls November 4.

 

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

 

Ridership reports:

1.      MeadowBrook – Calendar year 2008 YTD:

        Through September, 98 trips have been provided with revenue of   
        $9,052.

 
  1. Bellaire Schools – School Year 08-09.  The report indicated the following through September:

         Early Childhood program (ECP) 37 trips with revenue of $975

         Career Technical (TBA) - 37 trips with revenue of $2,960

         Special Run – 33 trips with revenue of $825
  1. General Ridership – Total passengers for September, 2008 was 4,312, an increase of 120 compared to September, 2007.

 

New business:

     1.    The steel walk-through doors in the mechanic’s area have been installed.

     2.     Rhoads provided an update on the sign for out front.  Pleasant Valley
          Signs is planning to install it yet this fall.

     3.     Rhoads indicated the underground fuel tanks needed to be cleaned and
          the residue disposed of.  The job has been completed by Mercer and the
          contents disposed of by Safety Clean.

 

Next meeting – December 5, 2008

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.  

 

 

Transportation Committee - Airport Minutes for November 10, 2008

 

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

Others present:       J. Strehl, C. Kraus MDOT, D. Reck, C. Koop.

 

 

Meeting opened:   10:00 am

 

Public comment:   none

 

Airport Updates:   J. Strehl informed the Committee on:

  

     Crack sealing project           Fuel pricing

     Ramp lights                       PAPI lighting system

 

J. Strehl reported that his line staff had gone thru a fueling seminar on the proper operation of refueling equipment put on by R. Harrison QA Manager for AvFuel.  And that he is putting together procedure manual for committee approval.

 

MDOT property specialist C. Kraus, informed the committee on the process of entering into phase two of the approach project. (avigation easement acquisition) using federal funds. Considerable discussion took place on the requirements of phase two. Motion by D. Howelman, that the board of commissioners enter into phase two of the approach project. And that the committee, have the authority to interview and hire a project manager. Supported by J. Allen

 

Financial Reports:   Income statements for October, and expenses reports for September were reviewed. Motion by D. Howelman; support J. Allen                                

Meeting adjourned 12:30 pm