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Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority MINUTES OF THE CAPE FEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY August 14, 2008 Mr. William Bryden, Chair, Presiding MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. William Bryden,
Chair Mr. George Dolan, Secretary Mr. Jeff Bellows Ms. Fannie Freeman Mr. Andrew Koeppel Ms. Aileen Mair Ms. Christine McNamee Ms. Nancy Pritchett Mr. John Stukes STAFF PRESENT Mr. Albert
Eby, Director Mr. Arlanda Rouse, Assistant Director Ms. Kathy Williams, Administrative Assistant Mr. Matthew Kunic, Planner Ms. Catherine Beasley, CPA, Finance Director CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
STAFF PRESENT Mr. Terrance Thompson, General Manager, PTM Mr. Andrew Olsen, Attorney GUESTS PRESENT Mr. Mike Kozlosky, Sr. Transportation Planner, Wilmington Urban Area MPO Mr. Chris
Hawkins, Citizen Mr. Ricky Meeks, Citizen Mr. Anthony Pursley, Citizen Mr. Russia Foster, Citizen Mr. Noah Spangler, Citizen Mr. David Heck, Citizen Mr. Pat Gannon, Star News CALL TO
ORDER Chairman Bryden called the meeting to order at 12:01 pm Mr. Bryden opened the meeting with a moment of silence CONSENT AGENDA Mr. Bryden presented the August 14, 2008 consent
agenda Mr. Dolan made a motion to approve the August 14, 2008 consent agenda Mr. Koeppel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman Bryden opened the
public comment period
Mr. Spangler stated that the maps were confusing and that maps should be placed at all bus stops Mr. Spangler also stated that some stops are too far apart Mr. Foster inquired
about several stops in the area that were removed and would like replaced Mr. Meeks requested that bus maps be placed at all area schools EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mr. Bryden stated the
first public hearing for the proposed fare increase was held on August 14, 2008 at 10:30 am Mr. Bryden stated that comments concerning the increase were minimal and most seemed to
understand the need for higher fares Mr. Bryden stated the next public hearings were scheduled for August 28, 2008 at 6:00 pm and September 11, 2008 at 10:30 am, both held in the Castle
Street Conference Room Mr. Bryden stated that every three years the authority has a triennial review by the Federal Transit Administration Mr. Bryden said that the most recent triennial
review was held on August 12th and 13th 2008 Mr. Bryden stated that there were five minor deficiencies and staff will have them corrected within forty-five days Mr. Bryden stated
that Mr. Eby was asked to speak to the Southern Beaches about future transportation Mr. Eby stated he would speak with the Carolina Beach Town Manager, Tim Owens about a seasonal trolley
in the Carolina Beach area Mr. Bryden presented committee assignments Mr. Bryden asked committee chairs to look over the assignments and if anyone is interested in joining to please
contact the chairman of the committee Mr. Bryden stated since Wave Transit is becoming more visible due to route changes and fare increase, please be careful what is said to the public
on behalf of the Authority Mr. Bryden presented and moved a Code of Conduct Resolution Mr. Bellows seconded and the motion carried unanimously ROUTE COMMITTEE Mr. Bryden recognized
Mr. Koeppel to give the report for the route committee Mr. Koeppel stated that route numbers are being placed on the bus stop signs Mr. Koeppel stated that staff is working with
NCDOT NCDOT on completing the transfer location at Independence Mall Mr. Koeppel stated that route 106 change, that will include a portion of the Long Leaf Park area from Bell Street
to Shipyard Blvd will begin on August 25, 2008 MARKETING COMMITTEE Mr. Bryden recognized Mr. Kunic to give the Marketing Committee report in the absence of Mr. Betz Mr. Kunic stated
that radio ads began in July Mr. Kunic stated that the committee has agreed to advertise on TV and radio during the Traffic on Demand segment Mr. Kunic stated that Wave Transit will
have 15 seconds of advertising, 200 times a month for $500.00 on the Traffic on Demand segment Mr. Kunic stated that the committee will begin to review a contract drawn up by staff
for the amenities program Mr. Kunic stated that the committee is gathering data from different maps to begin the new map design
FINANCE COMMITTEE Mr. Bryden recognized Mr. Dolan to give the Finance Committee report Mr. Dolan presented a motion from the committee to accept the revised FY 2007-2008 budget
Ms. Beasley stated that the June invoices included invoices from April and May No second was needed and the motion to amend the FY 07-08 budget carried unanimously Mr. Dolan stated
that staff was anticipating an approximately $306,000 shortfall from the 2007-2008 budget Ms. Beasley stated some of that shortfall came from an anticipated $90,000 from SMAP that
was carried over from FY 2006-2007 Ms. Beasley also stated that fuel exceeded budget projections by $350,000 in FY 2007 -2008 Ms. Beasley informed the board that the final financial
report for FY 07-08 would be made available to the board following completion of the financial audit Ms. Pritchett inquired about the increase in paratransit ridership Mr. Bryden
stated that paratransit has increased due to the new routes making more passengers eligible for the service FACILITIES COMMITTEE Chairman Bryden recognized Ms. McNamee to present the
facilities report Ms. McNamee stated that the committee met with Mike Kozak from NCDOT-PTD Ms. McNamee stated that Mr. Kozak would recommend that the authority proceed with purchasing
additional land at the Corning site Ms. McNamee stated that the committee is seeking approval to begin negotiations with TranSystems for design of the administrative site No second
was required and the motion carried unanimously AD HOC PLANNING COMMITTEE Chairman Bryden recognized Mr. Bellows to present the Ad Hoc Committee report Mr. Bellows stated that the
committee had not met but, will have a report at the September meeting STAFF REPORT Chairman Bryden recognized Mr. Eby to present the staff report Mr. Eby stated that staff was working
with PTM to finalize the incentives and liquidated damages clauses in the management contract Mr. Eby stated that passenger numbers have increased from June but are still down from
2007 Mr. Eby stated that transfers are down causing the passenger counts to decline Mr. Eby stated that this decline states that the new routes are more efficient Ms. Padgett inquired
about the Sharks game Mr. Kunic stated that the game was rained out but, 100 more passengers did ride to the game and the Sharks had a homerun hitting contest Mr. Koeppel inquired
about UNCW’s annual Beach Blast Mr. Rouse stated that there will be five buses used for the Beach Blast Mr. Bryden recognized Mr. Thompson to give a brief PTM report Mr. Thompson
stated that there are still issues to address Mr. Thompson stated that more part-time drivers were hired, a new training program is in place and more customer service training will
begin Mr. Thompson also stated that a new reporting and checklist system will also begin and more street supervising OLD BUSINESS
Mr. Kunic stated that if anyone wants an amenities location please let him know SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING Hearing no further business, Mr. Stukes made a motion to adjourn the meeting
Ms. McNamee seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting The motion carried unanimously The Wave Transit Authority’s next board meeting is scheduled for September 11,2008 at 12:00
pm in the Castle Street Board Room Respectfully Submitted, Albert Eby Director /kw