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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-27-18 Galavan / Streamline Advisory Board MinutesStreamline Advisory Board Minutes November 27, 2018 HRDC Board Room Attendees: Cara Priem, Sunshine Ross, David Kack, Bill Hoch, Kristin Blackler, Heidi Worley, Jennie Pappas, Joseph Menicucci, Dan Martin, Rita Ripley Weamer, Tracy Menuez, Daniel Peterson Prior Meeting minutes – 10/16/18 minutes were corrected and approved New People introduction: Tracy Menuez – HRDC, Maria Ripley-Weamer – HRDC, Joseph Menicucci – Belgrade, Jenny Pappas – HRDC, Heidi Worley (Dahn) – MSU, Daniel Peterson – Rider, Kristin Blackler- MSU Public Comment – Daniel Peterson inquired about the completion date for the transfer station waiting area. It was reported that the city needs to complete their remodeling before the waiting room can be opened. No completion date has been set. The assistant city manager Chuck Winn should be contacted for the project's status. Sunshine Ross reported that a bench is to be placed near the stairs in the meantime. Daniel Peterson requested that the new drivers be advised against quick stops and starts while driving. Next Meeting – January 22, 2019 Director's report - a)Sunshine Ross & Dan Martin reported various mechanical problems with the vehicles. Galavan needs a new transmission, 613 needs a new engine, 611 has a questionable engine, 617 has rear end differential problems, 602 is backfiring. b) David Kack & Sunshine Ross to talk to MDT to request additional funds out of the emergency repair fund . Treasurer's report - David Kack reported a) Ridership is up 2000 riders through October b) Revenues tend to lag from the city and county. c) Galavan Paratransit budget may need $30k more. d) repairs & maintenance are higher than expected. e) Streamline expenses are tracking at break even and some of the surplus could be used for Galavan. f) MDT has set aside about $100k a year for emergency repairs that could be available upon request. The bus still has to be under lien by the state in order to access the funds. g) He should know in a few weeks how much to apply for the 2012 budget from the Federal Transportation bill that expires in October. Late Night - Heidi Worley (Dahn) reported a)Late Night will be modified over holiday break. There are new route options proposed. b) The on campus shuttle planning is ongoing. Student body president Taylor Blossom met with David Kack. The purpose of the shuttle is to provide better access to lesser used parking and move people from north to south on campus. c) Dan Martin will have a driver test out the route ahead of time for timing. It will be a continuous loop with no timed stops. d) David Kack reported that there could be shelters in the future provided by MSU for the on campus shuttle loop. e) David Kack said the Yellow and Orange lines will be used to connect the tech park, there will be a spring time trial. f) Heidi Worley reported a 6 passenger vehicle will be used for the airport shuttle during the high traffic breaks. A sign up sheet has been issued and is mostly full. Subcommittee Report – a) per Sunshine Ross, they need to start looking at future routes to include all the new areas that are being developed in the city. b) David Kack said a downtown/midtown circulator could be one of these new routes if new funds are available. c)David Kack suggested reversing the Orange route to eliminate left turns which are causing timing delays and safety issues. d) Dan Martin said there has been problems with a Blue line driver modifying the route on their own. No stops are being missed and there have been neighbor complaints. Dan said this route variation was originally on the route plan . A motion was made and seconded to make this route change permanent and will be on the agenda for the January 22 meeting. e) A new stop at the Heebs new location will be included in the future plans. For the Good of the Bus – Sunshine Ross received a nice Thank you note from the WOW youth group from Bozeman United Methodist Church. They used Streamline to deliver 70 bags / 700 lbs of food to the food bank. Another group working with service dogs used a separate bus for training service dogs and was very appreciative of the opportunity.