Antrim County Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes October 7, 2005

Present:  McLeod, Howelman, White, Rhoads.

Meeting called to order at 9:00am.

Minutes of September 2 meeting were reviewed.

Letter was presented from the Michigan Transit Pool regarding retrospective billings for liability insurance.  The amount due for these billings is $36,935 and is due by November 30, 2005. 

Two notices were presented of Electronic Funds Transfer from MDOT.  These represented reimbursements for earmarked capital improvements and computer upgrades. One was in the amount of $23,903 for building facility improvements; and one in the amount of $2,501 for computer equipment upgrades.

An update on school transportation was presented.  The September transportation report for Bellaire Schools shows a total invoice amount of $7,151.  The busing appears to be running smoothly, with some minor scheduling adjustments during the first month of operation.  Elk Rapids Schools have inquired about transportation services and discussions are on-going.  Also, preliminary discussions have begun with Concord Academy regarding future pricing.

Financial reports were presented including FY05 Year End vouchers, October vouchers and a fund balance update.  Motion by McLeod, support by Howelman to approve the vouchers and reports as presented.  All voting aye.  Motion carried.

An update on Personnel issues was presented.  Larry Ager returned to work October 3 following knee replacement surgery.  Two new driver candidates have been selected to serve as irregular part time drivers.   Jim Gaylock and Rockney Whitehead are currently completing training and medical assessments.  Judy Simmons is being recommended to move from regular part-time to full-time status. 

The Meadow Brook ridership report was presented.  A total of 13 trips were completed for medical appointments in September.  This compares to 22 trips in August.  The general ridership report was presented and indicates an increase of 1,130 passengers over the same month last year.  However, for the same period there is a drop of 272 senior riders and 189 Head Start riders.  Rhoads will analyze further and report back.

Procedures have been put in place and fingerprinting of drivers has begun.  It will take some time to complete since drivers have to be worked in when schedules permit.

Next meeting is November 4, 2005 at 9:00am.

Meeting adjourned at 9:45am.