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Streamline Advisory Board Agenda
February 23, 2010; HRDC Board Room
8:30-10:00 am
Board members present: Carol Shannon, Janet Kennedy, Patricia Gunderson, Chris
Budeski, Carson Taylor, David Dunbar, Justin Folsom, Colleen Lindner, Jamie
Gilbertson, Suzanne Winchester.
Others Present: Lee Hazelbaker, Dana Piper, Jeff Rupp, Whit Hampton, and Sunshine
Ross.
No public comment at this time. Minutes from previous meeting were approved.
Director’s Report:
Ridership is up over 2500 rides from last month. We have received tons of support for
Streamline in our efforts to continue the Livingston routes. Work on the bus barn has it a
snag. The shop plans are holding up the entire group due to an oversight on the plans.
The plans from a subcontractor were made with an error of 6 inches on the top and
bottom of the structural plans. The subcontractor is located in taxes and the project form
is headed down there to see what the hold up is about. Interviews for the coordinator’s
position will be held this Friday, we have five interviews. Grants proposals and goals
information has been sent out and the deadline is this coming Monday. We are ready to
go to bid for services. Adam from MDT said everything looked good. Lee will double
check dates. One item of note for the MDT grant application is that our new sprinter bus
has an Audi engine. The Untied Way grant has been turned in.
Treasurer’s Report: Rosie is out this meeting. At our seven months Galavan revenue
has billed fifty percent with spending at sixty-two percent of the budget. Salary line item
is slightly higher due to workers comp claims, along with sick leave, and having drivers
covering shifts. Due to salary and local match, sprinter bus might be going over budget
by as much as 36,000. We will have to tap into our reserve funds from streamline to
cover. To recap the Emily Smyth Trust has made 2 payments to Galavan with 1 last one
coming this year. On the Streamline side we are Fifty-five percent through our budget
and fifty-eight percent through our fiscal year. The line item for repairs and maintenance
has been increased to 65,000. The question was raised as to ad revenue from the
closed caption screens on the buses. So far the majority of ads that are running were
done for in trade use. That is the cost for placing the systems on the bus was funded
through a few business and organizations. Motion to pass the budget was made by
Patricia and seconded by Suzanne, budgeted approved.
Coordinator’s Report: included in directors.
Subcommittee
Operations: For our advertizing bid, the boards contact person is Lee. The eagle scout
project with route information at each stop has received great response back from the
public.
Marketing: The next meeting will focus on schedules for next year. Late Night
advertizing is in full swing with coasters at several of the downtown establishments.
Discussion on wither or not to promote late night with logo on beverage cozies was
brought up. Winterfest was a great success, we had 75 hours of donated service time
which equates to $700.00 toward cost of housing our buses at the fair grounds.
Suzanne thanked everyone who helped out.
Budget: Rosie via Whit suggested that the committee meet this week, over discussion
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the time of 11:00am on the 24 was set.
By-Laws: none
Nominations: we have 3 applications for 1 rider position on the board.
UDT: At this time the Gallatin County Commissioners are not in favor of creating a UDT.
Action Item:
Motion made to approve Grant Application for MDT (5311) moved by David, seconded
by Patricia. Motion carried.
Discussion on who is responsible for the cleanliness of the buses inside out. The
understanding is that Doug from First Group is responsible.
Good of the Bus:
For next meeting bring ideas on local funding options. We are still in talks with getting
Streamline included in Google transit.
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Next meeting: March 23, 2010.