Antrim County Transportation Committee

Meeting Minutes November 1, 2005

Present:  Dawson, Howelman, Rhoads.

Meeting called to order at 1:00 pm.

Minutes of October 7^th meeting were reviewed.

Meeting change notice was presented.  Notice was posted at the county building indicating that this meeting was changed from November 3 at 9:00 am to November 1 at 1:00 pm.

Letter from MDOT was presented indicating that the State portion of funding assistance for FY 06 was being increased by $5,543. 

Financial reports were presented including vouchers for November along with September expenses and revenues.  Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to approve the vouchers and reports as presented.  All voting aye.  Motion carried.

An update on personnel issues was presented.  The two new part-time drivers are completing their training and one is actually driving some routes.  Judy Simmons has moved to full-time status effective October 17.  A grievance has been filed regarding overtime pay and is currently moving through the second step.  Hopefully, this can be settled quickly and clarify overtime pay procedures. 

The Meadow Brook and Bellaire Schools ridership numbers for October were presented. 

A total of 13 trips were completed for Meadow Brook in October. This compares to the same number for the previous month.  The October Bellaire Schools ridership report shows a total invoice amount of $7,486.  The busing continues to run smoothly, with only minor schedule adjustments. 

Rhoads indicated that he is working with the Elk Rapids newspaper to develop a story on Antrim County Transportation.  In addition he served as the guest speaker at the Bellaire Lions Club meeting on Oct. 27.

A proposal was presented to purchase a van using state funds that have been earmarked for such a purchase.  The amount earmarked for the van replacement is $21,285.  A converted van completely outfitted with a wheel chair lift, tie downs and the necessary enlarged doors totals $27,408.  Rhoads indicated that the balance of $6,150 would have to come from state operational funding, local revenues or from the County appropriation.  Further clarification will be sought regarding the need for full County Board approval.  Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to proceed with the purchase of the van.  All voting aye.  Motion carried.

Next meeting is December 2, 2005 at 9:00 am.

Meeting adjourned at 1:45 pm.

Transportation Committee, Airport

Minutes November 1, 2005

Robert McLeod                                                    Gene Dawson, Chairman                                     David Howelman

Members present:      Gene Dawson, D. Howelman, Others present:          J. Strehl

Meeting opened 2:00 PM Public Comment: None

Airport update: J. Strehl briefed the committee on:

            Landscaping project

            Kearney township zoning

            ASAP legislative status

            Airport Layout Plan

            Snow removal Equipment

          2006 paving project

Financial Reports:

Income for October, expenses for September were reviewed, Motion by D. Howelman to accept sales & expense reports , Support G. Dawson

Meeting adjourned at 2:51 p.m.