Minutes Transit Trust. 5 10 01MINUTES
DUBUQUE TRANSIT TRUSTEE BOARD
DATE:
Thursday, May 10, 2001
TIME: 4:15 P.M.
PLACE:
Carnegie Stout Public Library Board Room, 11~ & Bluff
Streets, Dubuque, Iowa
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bemis, Enderson, Sand, Lightcap
OTHERS PRESENT:
Munson-Booth/KeyLine, Robrock/Project Concern,
Stedman/public
APPROAL OF MINUTES Bemis called the meeting to order. Enderson made a
OF APRIL 12,2001, motion to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2001,
MEETING meeting as circulated. Sand seconded. Motion carded.
FY 2001 EARMARK
Munson stated that he thought we would need a new
resolution to deal with changes in the earmark amounts
but found out that it will not be necessary. DMATS will
need to amend the STIP, but that is all that needs to be
done.
FY 2001 PROJECT
CONCERN PURCHASE
OF SERVICES
CONTRACT
It was reported by Munson that the City Manager and his
staff reviewed Project Concerns written request for up to
$36,000 in additional contract funds, and justified up to
$18,900 in costs to cover increased health insurance
premiums, mini bus maintenance and fuel costs. This
information will be sent to the City Council with a
recommendation to increase the Purchase of Services
conlract by $18,900. At the end of June, the contract will
again be reviewed.
Service and delivery adjustments recommended by Steve
Jacobs, Project Concern Director, as ways to create revenue
and bring service more in line with ADA requirements, will
be reviewed by our Operations Input Committee. This
committee is made up of representatives of different
agencies from around Dubuque who present input to make
certain the service runs at its best. Suggestions regarding
fare increases or service changes with be brought to the
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MANAGERS REPORT
BOARD COMMENTS
Board at a later date, and a pubHc hearing scheduled, if
necessary.
Munson stated the FY 2002 contract was going to be for
the period of July 1 through December 31 of 2001, and
would be for $106,536. He presented the contract to the
Board for their review. Enderson made a motion to
approve the contract and authorize the Chairman to sign
same. Sand seconded. Motion carried. Bemis signed the
conh'acts.
Munson reported that the JARC and East Dubuque service
contracts need to be completed, but some details need to be
worked out before that can be done. Project Concern,
JARC and East Dubuque service wiil be done and billed
separately.
Munson reported that Project Concern has made us aware
of problems with the minibus undercarriage. One bus has
been taken off the street and the other three the same
problem to a lesser degree. He stated that he has contacted
the manufacturer and if awaiting a response. Enderson
asked if other systems experienced these problems.
Munson said that so far he could find no one.
Two bus bids for fixed route replacement buses are being
considered. They come from Nova and Blue Bird. The one
favored by the bid committee is from Nova, which is
considerably higher than Blue Bird. Negotiations are in
progress with Nova in regarding the cost and Blue Bird is
being questioned about the improvements made with this
bus over the ones the city previously owned. It is possible
that if'the Nova bid is selected, the city can only afford 5
rather the 6 they had hoped to purchase. Warranties and
components are being looked at also.
Drivers comments regarding the driver comparlment and
other pertinent matters will be entertained when the
successful bidder is determined.
Questions were asked regarding swim passes and route
deviation for the library. Discussion followed.
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ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Hearing no comments from the public, Bemis called for a
motion to adjourn Lightcap so moved. Sand seconded.
Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Connie Booth
Secretary
These minutes passed, approved and adopted this
day of September 2001.
Michael W. Sand, Secretary
Dubuque Transit Trustee Board