Minutes Transit Tr. Bd. 9 14 06
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WELCOME MR PETER
KIES
MINUTES
DUUQUE TRANSIT TRUSTEE BORAD
Thursday, September 14,2006
4:15p.m.
Carnegie Stout Public Library Board Room, II th & Bluff
Streets, Dubuque, Iowa
Enderson, Stedman, Lightcap, Kies
Sand
Heiar/Economic Development, Rodocker-Booth/KeyLine,
Schlickman/drivers, Baker/Teamsters Local 421, Davidson-
Strohmeyer/citizens
Transit Director Rodocker called the meeting to order at
4: IS p.m., at which point, he welcomed Mr. Peter Kies, the
newest appointee to the transit board. Mr. Kies expressed
his appreciation for the opportunity to serve the bus system.
He explained that he has been a bus rider for several years
and wants to work to make it better in the future.
ELECTION OF OFFICIERS Rodocker opened the election of officers by calling for
nominations for Chairman of the Board. Stedman
nominated Joel Lightcap for Chairman, Kies seconded. All
"ayes" except for Lightcap, who abstained. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES OF MAY II,
2006 MEETING
After a short discussion by the board members, it was
determined that a position of Vice Chairman was more
appropriate than Secretary, since the minutes were done by
KeyLine staff secretary. The Vice Chair could sign the
minutes then after Board approval.
Stedman nominated George Enderson for the Vice Chair
position. Kies seconded. All "ayes" except for Enderson,
who abstained. Motion carried.
Chairman Lightcap took over the meeting calling for a
motion to approve the minutes of the May II, 2006,
meeting as circulated. Stedman so moved; Kies seconded,
All "ayes". Motion carried.
MINUTES - PAGE 2
MANAGER'S
COMMENTS
Transit Manager, Rodocker asked that Sarah Davidson be
allowed to speak regarding a citizens' advisory board, and
her concerns regarding the fixed route transit system. The
loss of the Mall, as a transfer point really makes trips to the
west end oftown lengthly. It was Davidson's feeling that a
citizens' advisory board, consisting of riders, drivers and
management meet before any changes are implemented.
Kies stated that the loss of the Mall transfer point reduced
the service to a third rate system and, in his opinion, the
Board owed it to the riders to try again to negotiate with the
Mall owners & management for more access to the Mall
property. Kies volunteered to canvas the store owners in
the Mall to write letters to the management and owners of
the Mall stating how their businesses were affected by this
cut in service. The Board agreed that Kies could contact the
shop managers. Baker suggested he should use the
Transit Manager's business card so they knew he was
representing the Board. It was further suggested that copies
of the letters sent be provided to the Transit Manager or
Transit Board.
HANDOUTS
Rodocker went through various handouts initiated by him
relative to employee workplace rights and rider rules. He
also handed out status sheets on the contracts provided by
the mini bus, showing rides, hours, miles, etc., which he is
using to get a handle on the actual costs in providing the
service. Baker asked for a letter sent to the Board but was
told that the letter was not public as yet.
Rodocker also handed out financial reports for the first two
months showing expenses in various activities. He
explained that he wants to use these to track expense this
year as compared to last year, so everyone has a better
handle on the budget. He made the board aware of money
transfers between state and federal grants to get all the
necessary 2006 capital projects covered.
Rodocker asked the Board members if they would be
willing to meet every month on the 2nd Thursday through
at least June of2007, as there will be many issues for the
Board to address during that time. Stedman so moved.
Kies seconded. All "ayes"; motion carried.
MINUTES - PAGE 3
BOARD COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Booth
Secretary
Kies expressed concern about fixed route drivers leaving
early and stranding people without a way to return home.
Jon said the time points are being evaluated.
Kies wants to see something done, so that riders pay the
proper fare. He feels that KeyLine is losing much revenue
through underpayment of fares. Rodocker reported that
KeyLine is looking at a card system to identify the
disabled/half fare riders.
Stedman asked if there was any way the Green Line could
come into his area like it did before it started going to the
Asbury Plaza off Northwest Arterial. Stedman felt that
rides on the minibuses would be better utilized for those
with wheel chairs. Rodocker said all the routes are being
evaluated.
Enderson asked that the Board and staff send Harry Bemis
a letter to thank him for his many years of service.
Rodocker stated that it will be done. Heiar stated that the
City will also recognize him for his service.
Lightcap applauded drivers in the way they help riders. He
has noticed several instances of drivers helping riders.
Baker asked for a copy of the letter that was in the board
packets. Rodocker said it was not public as yet, but when
it was he could have a copy. Baker asked Rodocker to
check because he believed he was entitled to it once it was
sent to the board, as it was then public knowledge.
Baker also asked for the reasoning and history of the policy
of replacing full time drivers through attrition with part
time people.
Hearing no further comments, Lightcap called for a motion
to adjourn. Enderson so moved. Stedman seconded. All
"ayes"; motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
These minutes passed, approved and adopted on this
day of October, 2006.
George Enderson, Jr., Vice Chairman
Dubuque Transit Trustee Board