ANTRIM COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 10, 2004

Present: Dawson, Howelman, McLeod, Rhoads, White.
Meeting called to order by Chairman Dawson at 9:00 a.m.

Financial reports were presented. Question was raised whether there is enough money in the budget to meet the department head salary through the balance of the fiscal year. The committee heard that there might not be enough since the final $5,800 payout for Bob Straw's retirement was not accounted for in the budget. Rhoads will monitor the total budget closely and in the event a revision is necessary, the committee will be informed in time to take action prior to September 30. It was requested that future monthly revenue reports be presented with a comparison to the same month of the previous year. Motion by McLeod, support by Howelman to accept the financial reports as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried.

Ridership report was presented. Passengers for July 2003 are 2,638; July 2004 totaled 2,113. Discussion regarding ways to increase ridership. Several ideas were suggested such as fliers at plants, factories and other places of employment; postings on bulletin boards at grocery stores and other businesses. Rhoads will compile a three-year ridership history.

The committee heard that several drivers have expired physical cards. Even though transit drivers physicals are not mandatory, MDOT strongly recommends them. Rhoads will proceed to schedule driver physicals.

The committee was presented with two additional project authorizations that were recently signed by the Chair and submitted to MDOT. Section 5309 Authorization in the amount of $58,000 for bus purchase and Section 5311 Authorization in the amount of $13,898 for operating expenses.

The committee heard an update on purchasing new computers and related equipment. Rhoads is working with the Bellaire Computer Center and MDOT to assure compatible equipment.

Next meeting is scheduled for 9:00a.m. September 3, 2004. Meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted.