FEBRUARY 13, 2013 Board Minutes

GREATER LAPEER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2013

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:03 by Chairman John Kosiara. Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
John Kosiara, John Lyons, Harry Green, Dawn Walker, Cheryl Rhein-O’Neill. Excused Ray Hayes and Dan Engelman. Others: Aaron Stevens from Abraham & Gaffney, PC. Carol Wegher and Beverly Dupuis.

FY12 AUDIT PRESENTATION
Review FY12 audit and single audit. GLTA is in excellent financial condition. Motion by Walker second by Rhein-O’Neill to accept the audit as submitted. Motion approved unanimously.

CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
None

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

ACTION ITEMS
a. Motion by Walker second by Rhein-O’Neill to approve the agenda as submitted. Motion approved unanimously.
b. Motion by Walker second by Lyons to approve the minutes of the January 9, 2013 meeting as submitted. Motion approved unanimously.
c. Motion by Walker second by Green to approve the bill listing as submitted. Roll call vote. Motion approved unanimously.
d. Motion by Rhein-O’Neill second by Lyons to adopt Project Authorization 2012-0089/P6. FY13 Section 5311 Operating. Roll call vote. Motion approved unanimously.
e. Motion by Lyons second by Rhein-O’Neill to approve FY2014 Resolution of Intent. Roll call vote. Motion approved unanimously.
f. Per board consensus GLTA will participate in a pilot program through the Community Collaborative to provide transportation (one round trip per week) to North Branch. The purpose of this pilot program is to allow out of area passengers the opportunity to get to human service agencies, schools, job programs. Pilot program will last approximately 3 months.
g. Per board consensus the March meeting will be held on the 20th.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Maintenance issues were discussed.
b. Income and Expense Statement were reviewed.
c. Balance Sheet was reviewed.
d. No State and Federal issues.
e. No new information on the City of Lapeer vacant member status.

INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Ridership reports were reviewed.

MISCELLANEOUS
a. GLTA has 6 computers and 2 printers due for replacement. Per Board consensus Wegher may donate the old equipment to non-profit agencies.

Motion by Walker second by Rhein-O’Neill to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:20 PM.

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Beverly Dupuis Recording Secretary                     Dawn Walker Secretary