ANTRIM COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2004

Present: Dawson, Howelman, Rhoads.

Meeting called.to order by Chairman Dawson at 9:00 a.m.

Review of November 5 meeting minutes. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to approve November minutes.

A letter from MDOT was presented indicating that ACT received a check in the amount of $13,367 as a result of an MDOT reconciliation of FY2002 expenditures.

A letter from Emmet County Road Commission was presented announcing a meeting of the 2005 TEA 21 Rural Sub-Task Force on January 6, 2005 in Boyne City. Rhoads will attend and represent ACT.

Financial reports were presented. A new format for Year to Date expenditures was presented. The new format will be more clear and consistent with the quarterly and annual reporting requirements for MDOT. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to accept financial reports as presented. All voting aye. Motion carried.

Personnel issues were presented. Bob Daniels is expected to continue to be off with medical issues until mid to late January. Richard Moyer is expected to be off until mid January with medical issues.

Ridership report was presented. Passengers for November 2003 were 4,025; November 2004 totaled 4,522. This is an increase of 497 passengers.

Information from MDOT was presented on requirements for Meadowbrook to purchase a new van. In order for MDOT to support their request, requirements call for ACT to sign off, saying we cannot provide the service. Meadowbrook has invited ACT to a meeting on December 15 to provide more details on their request. Rhoads will attend and report back to the Transportation Committee.

A memo was presented providing information and authorization to purchase and install a tire changer. The cost is 100% funded by State and Federal dollars. It was previously moved by Dawson and supported by Howelman to proceed with the purchase. The authorization also includes funding for an additional computer and related equipment. Rhoads will proceed with the tire changer and computer purchases.

Information was presented on joining the Michigan Public Transit Association. Due to a limited MDOT budget, the state has indicated their intent to work with the association to provide more of the needed training and other updates. Motion by Howelman, support by Dawson to allow ACT to join the Michigan Public Transit Association.

The next meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2005.

Meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.