ANTRIM COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING

MARCH 7, 2003

Present:  Dawson, McLeod, Stanek, Straw

Also Present:  Tom Sandeen.

Meeting called to order by Chairman Dawson at 9:00 a.m.

Motion by McLeod, support by Stanek to approve the financial reports as presented.  All voting aye.  Motion carried.

Heard that Straw had a meeting with Judy Martin, Administrator of Meadowbrook regarding the facility's transportation needs.  The transportation that Meadowbrook is providing to their clients is more specialized than service we can offer at this time.  Will continue working with Meadowbrook to offer activity trips for residents.

Heard that the Administration Committee heard the grievance filed by Lorne Marshall.  The Administration Committee agreed to reinstate Marshall with the understanding that he will not commit any similar or like violations for the next two years.

Heard that Straw had a meeting with the Mancelona HeadStart teachers concerning Marshall's reinstatement.  Marshall will drive a HeadStart route with the parent rider who had written a letter of support about his driving.  Also, Straw had a meeting with Northwest Michigan Human Services in Traverse City, administrators of the HeadStart program in the ten-county area.  Human Services stated that at this point, ACT will continue to provide transportation for the Mancelona center for the next school year.

Heard that Straw talked to Charlie Koop concerning the Charleviox County billing for Regional Transportation.  Koop suggested that we wait for an MDOT audit on the program.  Koop also suggested that we might want to send payment of $2,285, the amount we believe to be Antrim County's share of the deficit.

Ridership report was presented.  February 2003 passengers totaled 5,772.  Passengers for February 2002 were 5,494, an increase of 278 passengers.

Next meeting is scheduled for May 2nd, 2003.

Meeting adjourned at 9:30 a.m.

Respectfully submitted.