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ANTRIM
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION |
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Present: Dawson, Howelman, Rhoads. |
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Meeting called to order by Chairman Dawson at 10:00 a.m. Review of October 8 meeting minutes. |
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A letter of invitation from MDOT was- presented regarding an upcoming meeting entitled Rural Transportation Planning Process for Local Elected Officials. A decision was made not to attend. |
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A letter was presented from the Antrim County Clerk confirming the county appropriation of $62,000 for the FY05 transportation budget. |
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A letter from Michigan Transit Pool was presented. The purpose of the letter was to inform county transit agencies that, in the event they were unable to secure adequate rates on vehicle liability insurance, the limit of liability coverage might have to be reduced from $4,000,000 to $2,000,000 per occurrence. Rhoads will monitor this situation and keep the committee informed. |
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Financial reports were presented. A report of expenditures for FY04 indicates the budget had a shortfall of $35,000. This was a result of several unexpected increases in hospitalization, retirement, fuel and a payback to the state from a FY99 final reconciliation. We may receive additional revenue from the state after they conduct the final reconciliation of FY04 expenditures. The revenue report indicates an increase over the same month last year. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to accept the financial reports as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried. |
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Discussion ensued regarding the continued use of retained earnings to balance each year's budget. It was agreed that the floor for the retained earnings balance should be no lower than $150,000. Rhoads will keep the committee apprised of the balance on a regular basis. |
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Ridership report was presented. Passengers for October 2003 were 5,517; October 2004 totaled 4,976. This is a decrease of 541 passengers. |
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The committee was presented with a sample flier advertising Health Rides to Traverse City for doctor appointments and other medical appointments. Fliers will be posted in doctor offices, pharmacies and other appropriate places countywide. |
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The date for December's Transportation Committee meeting is yet to be determined. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. |
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