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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 02 26 09 Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority MINUTES OF THE CAPE FEAR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY February 26, 2009 Mr. Bill Bryden, Chairman, Presiding MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. William Bryden, Chairman Mr. Don Betz, Vice Chair Mr. George Dolan, Secretary Mr. Andrew Koeppel Ms. Christine McNamee Mr. David Scheu 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. Andrew Olsen, Attorney Mr. Terrance Thompson, General Manager, PTM Mr. Thomas Molina, Para Transit Supervisor, PTM Mr. Jeffrey Dixon, Maintenance Supervisor, PTM GUESTS PRESENT Mr. Joshuah Mello, Associate Transportation Planner, Wilmington Urban Area MPO Mr. Ricky Meeks, Citizen Mr. Chris Hawkins, Citizen Mr. Pat Gannon, Starnews Ms. Bethanie Forbes, Citizen CALL TO ORDER  Chairman Bryden called the meeting to order at 12:02 pm  Mr. Bryden opened the meeting with a moment of silence CONSENT AGENDA  Mr. Bryden presented the February 26, 2009 consent agenda  Mr. Betz made a motion to accept the February 26, 2009 consent agenda  Mr. Koeppel stated that his name was misspelled in the minutes  Mr. Betz stated that Mr. Bryden did not preside over the meeting  Mr. Betz restated his motion to accept the consent agenda noting the amendments to the minutes from the January 29, 2009 meeting  Mr. Dolan seconded the motion and carried unanimously PUBLIC COMMENT  Mr. Bryden opened the public comment period  Ms. Forbes stated that she has a client that uses the bus for whom she serves as a guide  Ms. Forbes asked if special consideration for could be given to aides or attendants while transportation disabled passengers  Mr. Bryden stated that staff would look into this request  Hearing no further comment, Mr. Bryden closed the public comment period EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  Mr. Bryden presented the executive report  Mr. Bryden stated that the committee had reviewed the new maps and delivery was expected in less than three weeks  He stated that staff had worked hard to eliminate the problems that occurred with the first printing of maps following the route structure  He stated that the maps were easy to read and looked very nice ROUTE COMMITTEE  Mr. Bryden recognized Mr. Koeppel to give the report for the route committee  Mr. Koeppel stated that routes 102 & 104 have been realigned to be more efficient and provide better schedule adherence  Mr. Koeppel stated that concrete pads for new shelters are being installed  Mr. Koeppel stated that Mayor Saffo rode several buses and had inquired about the passenger numbers  Mr. Koeppel suggested meeting with the City and County to explain what the public transit needs are and what transportation services are provided  Mr. Bryden stated that there is a synopsis of the mayor’s bus ride on Mr. Gannon’s blog in the Star News  Mr. Koeppel stated that staff should put a link to Mr. Gannon’s blog on Wave Transit’s website  Ms. McNamee would like a report to send to the City and County on the importance of Wave Transit and an ongoing dialogue with elected officials that did not focus on public transportation services exclusively during budget considerations MARKETING COMMITTEE  Mr. Bryden recognized Mr. Betz to give the report for the marketing committee  Mr. Betz stated that there was a brief meeting with staff regarding the marketing budget  Mr. Betz suggested that the authority focus advertising mainly on radio instead of television FINANCE COMMITTEE  Mr. Bryden recognized Mr. Dolan to give the Finance Committee  Mr. Dolan stated that the authority’s projection for the remainder of the fiscal year was positive  Mr. Dolan stated that barring unforeseen events, by the end of the year the authority will have eliminated the $213,000 deficit from FY 2008 and created a fund balance  The committee made a motion to accept the amended budget ordinance  Ms. Beasley stated that upon the recommendation of the auditors, all budgeted expenses be adopted as a single item  Without the need for a second, the motion carried unanimously FACILITIES COMMITTEE  Chairman Bryden recognized Ms. McNamee to give the committee report  Ms. McNamee stated that Mr. Eby was told to expect the contract for the additional property by the end of the day  Ms. McNamee stated that as long as there are no changes, the contract had been approved by the authority  Mr. Eby stated that stimulus funds will be used for the construction of Cando Street  Ms. McNamee stated that as soon as the authority received the signed contract the bid for Cando street would be advertised  Mr. Koeppel requested an email be sent to the authority members when the contract is received STAFF REPORT  Chairman Bryden recognized Mr. Eby to present the staff report  Mr. Eby presented PTM’s quarterly evaluation report for the second quarter of FY 09  Mr. Eby stated that although there are minor issues, staff is pleased with PTM’s performance  Mr. Eby stated that PTM is doing a good job of managing labor costs  Mr. Betz stated that the evaluation was well put together and honest  Mr. Betz stated that a timeline needs to placed on PTM’s outstanding issues  Mr. Eby stated the estimated stimulus package (ARRA) should be about $2,486,014 and must be used for capital projects  Mr. Eby presented a proposal for projects to be funded by ARRA  Mr. Betz made a motion to accept the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 proposed projects  Mr. Dolan seconded and the motion carried unanimously  Mr. Eby explained NC HB 148 which would allow counties to levy a $7.00 vehicle registration fee or call a referendum for a ¼ cent sales tax with the proceeds dedicated to public transportation  He stated he would keep the authority informed of the progress of the bill NEW BUSINESS  Mr. Mello stated that city budget reductions are 8%  Mr. Mello also stated that the city asked each department to submit 5, 10 and 15% budget reductions for next fiscal year SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING  Hearing no further business, Mr. Betz made a motion to adjourn the meeting  Mr. Koeppel seconded and the motion carried unanimously  The Authority’s next meeting is scheduled for March 26, 2009 at 12:00 pm in the Castle Street Board Room Respectfully Submitted, Albert Eby Director /kw