Antrim County Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes March 26, 2008

 

 

Present:  Dawson, Allen, Rhoads.

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

Minutes of March 8th meeting were reviewed.

 

Rhoads presented the following correspondence:

 

Meeting change notice that was posted in Co. Bldg. indicating the need to move the regular April Transportation meeting up to this date.

 

 

Communication from Munson was presented regarding charges for dialysis and radiation transportation.  Munson is indicating that they are experience trouble meeting the costs of this transportation from outlying counties.  ACT’s charge for this service has been $25.00 per hour for several years, while our costs have increased significantly.  Rhoads will provide the requested information to them and explain our cost situation.

 

Financial reports were presented and reviewed.  Vouchers for April were not available for review due to the date of this meeting.  Also, expense and revenue reports for the month of February were presented.

 

Rhoads presented an update on personnel issues as follows:

 

Bob Koop who is a full time driver remains off on medical leave.  His return to work is indefinite at this time.

 

 

 

Rhoads indicated the need to consider filling up to two full time driver positions.  Two retirements in the last year have not been filled and recently another full time driver left employment suddenly.  Rhoads will meet with Pete Garwood to discuss the situation and possibly approaching the Administration Committee to request approval to fill the positions.

 

Ridership reports:

 

MeadowBrook – Calander year 2008 YTD

Through February, 17 trips have been provided with revenue of $1,642

 

Bellaire Schools – School Year 07-08.  The report indicated the following through February:

 

Early Childhood program (ECP) -  396 trips with revenue of $9,900

 

Career Tech. (TBA) -  215 trips with revenue of $31,350

 

Special Run – 170 trips with revenue of $4,250

 

New business:

Rhoads presented information regarding the Grand Vision events.  There was a Regional Workshop on Transportation held in Traverse City on March 20th with about 400 in attendance.  The Grand Vision Workshop for Antrim County has been scheduled for May 27th with a location within the County to be determined.

 

Rhoads also indicated that progress has begun on receiving quotes for resurfacing the ACT parking lot this spring.  Federal funds have been approved to cover the costs. 

 

Next meeting:  May 2, 2008.

 

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

 

 
 
 

 

Transportation Committee

Minutes March 26th, 2008

 

Joseph Allen                                              Gene Dawson, Chairman                               David Howelman                            

 

 

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

Others present:        J. Strehl, J. White

 

Meeting opened:    10:00 am

 

 

Public comment:    none

 

Airport Updates:   J. Strehl informed the Committee on:  

                   Furnace repairs

                   Safety Seminar on 4/23

 

Approach Clearing:   J. Strehl addressed the committee on the scope of the entire approach clearing project.  The addendum issued on March 21 by Peckham Engineering that stated work will only be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and the contract time was extended to eight weeks.  Discussions took place on the overall project. 

 

Reports:  J. Strehl presented revenue reports for March & Expense reports for February.

 

Meeting adjourned 11:05 pm