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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-27-10 Streamline Advisory Board Minutes Streamline Advisory Board Minutes April 27th, 2010; HRDC Board Room 8:30-10:00 am Board members present: Chris Budeski, Colleen Lindner, Carol Shannon, Justin Folsom, Rosie Barndt, Suzanne Winchester, Janet Kennedy, Carson Taylor, David Dunbar, and Mike Waldron. Other’s present: Lee Hazelbaker, Dana Piper, Whit Hampton, Jeff Rupp, Charles Woodgerd. Public Comment: Mr. Woodgerd asked for input regarding bid, it was mentioned that the bid was offered to Karst Stage and they have accepted a meeting for later this week will be held to go over a few questions we have for them, namely their policy as to hiring drivers as well as with the relationship they would have with the drivers union. Minutes from previous meeting were approved as corrected. Discussion Items: David Kack emailed Lee that the universities UPBAC committee has not made any funding changes for streamline for the FY2011. Director’s Report: Update on the Bus barn due to issue with outside firm that was involved with steel production we will be seeking an alternative means for the frame structure. This will push back the target date for opening for an undetermined date. Karst Stage has been chosen as the service provider, we are currently going through final negotiations for a contract. Both companies in the running came close in the bidding process. Both came in for personal interviews. Both the operations subc and the governing board of HRDC have signed off on the deal. Treasurer’s Report: Nothing to much out of the ordinary, for Mike’s benefit, Rosie gave a run down on how the budget is broken down as well as how she reports the revenue and expenditures for Galavan/Streamline. Both the city of Bozeman and Gallatin County make 2 payments a year, while Belgrade pays once at the end of the year. We receive funds from MDT on reimbursements. As noted we are running a bit of a deficit due to wages/labor under a workmen’s comp claim. Besides the reserve fund if Streamline/Galavan run into the red HRDC brings money over to cover the costs, usually from grants that go towards 1 time expenses. Suzanne noted that ridership donations have been better than previous months, also mentioned ads running on the outside buses. As mentioned in other meetings, repairs have been a source of larger than normal amounts. Thanks to HRDC, grants, and stimulus funding the current year’s budget has not seen as great of impact as it could have. The numbers are looking good for the buses, just not the bus barn itself. Secretaries Report: None (see By-laws subc). Coordinator’s Report: Busy month late night ridership numbers are up. We have added 31 new writers for Galavan. We have brought in ideas and drivers and drivers meetings; of what is expected of them and types of training. One of our next steps is taking surveys to group homes and others entities. The new clinic on Haggerty Lane is too far out to be folded into any of our routes, if their patrons need services they can call Galavan. Livingston routes: first bus is still good, second route is in question until budget is finished. We have talked with MDT and due to safety regulations people cannot stand in the isles while the bus is driving on the highway. Subcommittee Operations: According to Lee we should have a better idea on the budget situation in the next couple of weeks. Talks with MDT have signaled that the forecast looks good however we are struggling to find enough local matches to cover everything. We will be meeting soon to go over new ideas. Marketing: Obvious is not quite ready for a presentation and will get back to us soon. Working with operations subc for figures. We participated in earth week festivities; we had good questions and answers from participants. We will be participating in MSU’s Bobcatfest, it looks to be a late night. Streamline has been mentioned in adds. Nominations: Mike Waldron was introduced as the newest rider committee member. Out of the five applicants he showed the most interest and was the best researched on Streamline. By-Laws: It has been brought forth that we should look over our by-laws again. The swearing in of the city appointee Carson Taylor and rider Mike Waldron happened this meeting. Action Item: Discussion on ADA policy for Paratransit (MDT). Change made (will not be responsible for lost and found, Streamline or current bus system). Other minor changes to section A2. A motion was made by Shannon and seconded by Colleen. These changes are to make things more kosher. Vote called for we had 7 yeas and 3 abstentions, motion carried. thrd For The Good of The Bus: May 17-23 bike to work week. Different eateries will be providing breakfast while riders will have the opportunity to learn how to correctly place their bikes on the racks. th Next meeting will be May 25.