November 6, 2013 Board Minutes

GREATER LAPEER TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 2013

CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:00 by Chairman Kosiara. Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
John Kosiara, Larry Vanhorn, Dan Engelman, Dave VanWagnen, Harry Green, Ray Hayes, Dawn Walker (excused at 5:05). Excused; John Lyons. Others: Carol Wegher, Brad Fry and Beverly Dupuis.

CHANGES/ADDITIONS TO AGENDA
Action Items e. – fare structure proposal Ray Hayes.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

CORRESPONDENCE
None

ACTION ITEMS
a. Motion by Walker second by Vanhorn to approve the agenda including fare structure proposal. Motion approved unanimously.
b. Motion by Engelman second by Walker to approve the minutes of the October 9, 2013 meeting as submitted. Motion approved unanimously.
c. Motion by Hayes second by Green to approve the bill listing as submitted. Roll call vote. Motion approved unanimously.
d. Contracts – None.
e. Discussion regarding hand out of fare structure proposal submitted by Hayes. Motion by Engelman second by VanWagnen to table the discussion until December meeting.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Maintenance issues – discussion.
b. Income/Expense – discussion. Walker would like a Profit/Loss Budget vs. Actual Report to be provided monthly.
c. Balance Sheet – discussion.
d. State/Federal – None.
e. Open Contracts – Z22-FY11 Section 5311 and P3-FY12 Section 5311 two vehicles have been ordered. P7-FY12 Section 5309 and P8-FY13 Section 5311 vehicle order is on hold pending the delivery of the two that are currently on order.
f. Camera Systems – Wegher would like to purchase 12 bus camera systems. Walker would like to see estimates prior to approval. Tabled until next month.
g. Discussion regarding replacement of two locally funded buses.

RIDERSHIP REPORT
Ridership reports were reviewed.

Next meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2013.

Motion by Green second by Vanhorn to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 5:20.

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Beverly Dupuis Recording Secretary Dawn Walker Secretary