Antrim County Transportation
Transportation Committee Meeting June 3, 2005

Present: Dawson, Howelman, McLeod, White, Rhoads. Meeting called to order by Chairman Dawson at 9:00 a.m. Minutes of May 6th meeting were reviewed.

 

Reviewed letter from MDOT indicating that Section 5311 Federal funds were being increased by $7,200 for FY 05.

 

Reviewed a letter to Bellaire Schools containing a proposal to transport Special Education students to Traverse City on a daily basis starting next school year. ACT is awaiting a response to the proposal.

 

Financial reports were presented including vouchers for June. Motion by McLeod, support by Howelman to approve the reports and vouchers as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried.

 

An updated fund balance report was presented indicating an increase in the fund balance from $138,524 in March to $155,888 in April. The increase of $17,364 is the result of fewer expenses and an increase in Federal reimbursement for the month of April.

 

Rhoads presented plans for reducing daily operations by one hour and condensing driver schedules for the summer months. Three irregular drivers are being released for the summer and the shifts of four regular drivers have been reduced from 40 to 30 hours. If additional cuts to this schedule are necessary, several of our regular riders will need to be contacted about discontinuation of service. In addition, one driver/dispatcher is currently off on disability and the primary dispatcher will be off for at least six weeks starting June 13th due to surgery. This situation is being closely monitored and plans are being made to assure we have coverage for this critical position. Rhoads will present an updated staffing plan along with associated costs at the July Transportation Committee meeting.

 

The ridership report was presented. There continues to be a favorable response to the recent fare and trip rate increases. In addition, a Meadow Brook ridership report was presented. During the month of May, there were a total of 15 trips completed for resident medical appointments. The arrangement continues to operate smoothly and several trips are scheduled for the future.

 

The next meeting is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. July 8, 2005. The County Clerk is scheduled to attend to assist with budget discussions for the next fiscal year.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.

Transportation Committee

Airport – Minutes

June 3, 2005

 

 Robert McLeod                                              Gene Dawson, Chairman                                       David Howelman

 

 

Members present:            D. Howelman, G. Dawson , B. McLeod
Others present:                J. Strehl ,  J. White

 

Meeting opened 10:50 am Public Comment: None .

 

Airport update: J. Strehl briefed the committee on:

 

*             Private hangar construction

*             Airport layout plan (ALP)

*             Airport improvement plan (AIP)

 

RSA Project:   J. Strehl reported that the airport will be closed on June 21, 22, 23 in order to expedite the grading  project. All customers have been notified and proper NOTAM will be filed with the FAA upon closing.

 

Hangar roof repair: discussion 's took place on the options to repair the county's hangar.  J. Strehl presented a bid for repairing the hangar roof.

 

Snow removal equipment (SRE): J Strehl out lined the procurement process for the new loader , local share will be 2- 1/2 %.

 

Financial Reports:

Income for May , expense reports for April were reviewed, Motion by D. Howelman to accept sales and expense reports , Support G. Dawson.

 

 

Meeting adjourned 12:11 am.