Minutes 12 09 02
MINUTES OF THE WILMINGTON TRANSIT AUTHORITY December 09, 2002 MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Dick Scott, Chairman Mr. Howard Capps Mr. Harry Forden Mr. Mike Saylor Ms. Laura Padgett Mr. John Stukes
MEMBERS ABSENT Mr. Steve Stein, Alternate STAFF PRESENT Mr. Albert Eby, General Manager Mr. Corey Johnson, Assistant General Manager Ms. Lawless Bean, TDM Coordinator, City of Wilmington
Mr. Mark Tinkler, Senior Transportation Planner, City of Wilmington Ms. Debbie Haynes, Graphic Designer, City of Wilmington CALL TO ORDER Chairman Scott called the meeting to order at
12:13 p.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Forden made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 14, 2002 meeting. Ms. Padgett seconded and the motion was approved unanimously.
2. REPORT FROM GENERAL MANAGER Mr. Eby briefed the Board on his and Mr. Tinkler’s trip to the Gillig manufacturing facility and informed the board that some decisions were made this
during the trip as required by the manufacturer. Mr. Eby went over the choices that were made for the interior of the bus concerning the seat fabric selection, flooring selection and
modesty panel selections. Samples were passed around with the chosen designs. Mr. Eby introduced Debbie Haynes, Graphic Designer for the city. She introduced her concepts for a new
logo and color scheme. The Board made comments and selected a color design scheme for the exterior of the buses in order to meet the December 10, deadline set by the manufacturer. Mr.
Eby informed the Board that a decision on the logo could be further developed as requested by the Board, but a decision would be required at the January Board meeting in order to have
the graphic design on the pilot bus due to be manufactured in April 2003. Ms Padgett moved that the board
accept the color scheme as designed by Ms. Haynes. Mr. Forden seconded and the motion was approved unanimously It was agreed that the actual colors of the design be approved by the
Chairman once actual paint and vinyl samples could be obtained from the manufacturer. Mr. Eby spoke informed the Board that he and Mr. Tinkler had interviewed prospective candidates
for assembly line inspectors while in California. This is a requirement for recipients of federal funding. Mr. Eby said that a contract would be offered to First Transit of Cincinnati,
Ohio for the service, in the bid amount of $9,600.00. Mr. Eby went outlined the advantages to having assembly line inspection services. 3. REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN Mr. Scott asked
for every one to review the WTA security plan and be ready to discuss it at the next board meeting Mr. Scott asked for the board’s decision on the Front Street Free Trolley being involved
in the Christmas arts parade. The motion was made to allow the Trolley to be involved by Ms. Padgett and seconded by Mr. Saylor. It was unanimously approved. Mr. Eby took a moment
to thank the Board for their service and leadership through out the last year. The staff’s gratitude for the commitment of the Board members was conveyed. Mr. Eby informed the Board
that all eleven meeting during the year had a quorum present. It is the opinion of the WTA staff that the dedication of the Board was coming to fruition and that 2003 would serve as
a year to show that commitment paying off. Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. 4. OTHER BUSSINESS The next meeting is set for January 9th 2002 Respectfully
submitted, Albert Eby General Manager