HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-11 Galavan / Streamline Advisory Board MinutesStreamline Advisory Board Minutes
August 23, 2011; HRDC Board Room
8:40 -10:00 am
Board members present: Suzanne Winchester, Chris Budeski, Colleen Lindner, Janet
Kennedy, David Dunbar, Mike Waldron, Patty Gunderson, David Kack, Carson Taylor,
Carol Shannon, and Kelsey Wells.
Board members absent: Rosie Barndt and Shelby Rogala.
Others present: Jeff Rupp, Sunshine Ross, Dana Piper, Lee Hazelbaker, and Dan
Martin
Public Comment: Kelsey Wells introduced himself to the board, as the Late Night
Attendant Coordinator /Representative of ASMSU.
Approval of Minutes: David K. made a motion to approve the previous minutes, motion
seconded by Patty. Motion carried.
The executive committee met via phone conference with Justin from Rides systems to
discuss the GPS /GIS tracking system. Rides Systems collects 80% of the data we need
for GTFS. Justin agreed to write a proposal for what it would cost to finish the GTFS
numbers and get back to the executive committee. The executive board made the
decision to purchase 10 tablets for the buses for tracking purposes. Comment made by
Janet that people with disabilities need to have access to tab link, which the board said
that we are in the process of creating this. Chris addressed the issue of seeking bids for
providing service for the tablets, as responsible stewards if public funding. Justin from
Rides Systems indicated that preliminary work on the tracking system has been done.
This software should be up and running in 30 days. The purchase of the tablets will
enable the drivers to take faster passenger statistics as well as tracking real time
locations. With the new software numbers will automatically download for reporting.
August 29 is Streamline Appreciation day. There will be a press conference in the
Strand union building at 10 As part of our 5 th year anniversary we will be handing
out bags of goods as well as gift certificates donated by generous donors. Caroline has
folded 310 shirts that we will be passed out on the buses.
Director's Report: Lee received an email this morning from Adam Craft (MDT) that we
should be receiving two new buses by October. We have incurred $11,000 in repairs so
far this year. We have 7 buses currently running with 3 out. A diagnostic tool has arrived
which will allow us to determine problems before they become too large of problems.
We have qualified for an additional bus through the 5311 program, which is a year
away. Need to watch budget for matching funds.
Discussion was raised on future choice of buses. It was noted that through different
programs it mostly comes down to cost funds of local match, something to consider for
future use. Another point that we take into account is brand image, the style of bus is
associated with streamline. Federal Grants pay for up to 80% of repair costs.
Treasurer's Report: Sunshine is reporting as Rosie is not here. Number one issue we
are facing is driver hours as they are going over budgeted amount per pay period. We
will need to make a decision on how our services will be impacted. Currently all service
providers that we are working with are training their patrons on how to consolidate trips.
Through this effort we are hopes to shore up enough driver hours to bring us in line with
our budget. Janet asked the question have there been talks of setting up a foundation.
Response is that current way of taking donations is through HRDC. Janet noted that we
are running close to going over ADA compliance with regard to our Saturday service
hours. Reassessment is under way with regard to how people qualify for ridership
through broader organizations.
Coordinator's Report: Ridership is up, 942,000 and counting, as an additional tally sheet
that was missing was found. Distribution of maps has been going well. It was mentioned
that drivers need to call out stops as they are approaching. Yellow east and west not
arriving at the same time is being addressed for riders, operational concerns. Dana has
spoken with all drivers except those driving the new half hour routes. It was mentioned
that on the blue line, there was standing room only at 1:45pm.
Secretary's Report: Nothing at this time.
Subcommittee
Operations
Marketing: It was noticed that only one add was seen for our birthday celebration. Mark
should be informed that this is not acceptable for purposes of advertizing our services.
Paratransit: Carson wore bunny ears for the Sweet pea parade. Chris, Suzanne, and
Melinda also helped out.
Budget: Nothing at this time.
By -Laws: Nothing at this time.
Nominations: Nothing at this time.
Action Items: Nothing at this time.
For the Good of the Bus: The city is going to vote on additional funding of streamline, T-
shirts for our 5 year anniversary will be distributed next week.
Next meeting September 27 2011