Minutes Transit Trustee Bd 10 12 06
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DUBUQUE TRANSIT TRUSTEE BOARD
Thursday, October 12, 2006
4:15P.M.
Carnegie Stout Public Library Board Room, II th & Bluff
Streets, Dubuque, Iowa
Joel Lightcap, Don Stedman, Peter Kies
George Enderson, Jr., Mike Sand
David Heiar/Economic Development, Jon Rodocker-
Connie BoothlKeyLine, Doug Schlickmanldrivers,
Dave Baker/Teamsters, Dave Cole-Wayne Strohmeyer/
citizens
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OCTOBER AGENDA
APPROVAL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OF SEPTEMBER 14,
BOARD MEETING
MALL UPDATE FROM
BOARD MEMBER KIES
CONTRACT SERVICES
ENCLOSURE #3
Chairman Lightcap called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
Rodocker asked the Board for approval of the agenda as
presented, except for the Budget. Stedman made a motion
to approve the agenda minus the one item. Kies seconded.
All "ayes". Motion carried.
Lightcap called for a motion to approve the minutes of the
September 14 Board Meeting as presented. Kies so moved.
Stedman seconded. All "ayes". Motion carried.
Kies reported that he visited with staff and store personnel
at Kennedy Mall regarding the limiting of bus trips into the
Mall property. The Mall currently has no manager and the
office would not give Kies a number for the main
headquarters in Ohio, although they did provide the name
of the person in charge (Richley). After a lengthy
discussion of the history ofthe City's relationship with the
Mall, Kies asked Rodocker to write up a petition (not on
City letterhead) that he could get signed by Mall tenants
seeking more bus service to the Mall.
R T A has requested the transfer of minibus contracts
from the City, stating that they can operate them more
efficiently without raising fares, as they are eligible for
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more federal operating assistance. After looking at the
proposal, Lightcap asked Rodocker what he was needed
from the Board; Rodocker stated that he needed the Board
to review the enclosure and recommend whether to proceed
with giving the contracts to RTA, and the subsequent
transfer/sale of minibuses. Baker asked about the
elimination of jobs; Rodocker stated that cross training
with the fixed route and the trolley would allow more
flexibility for current drivers.
Stedman moved to send the proposal (Enclosure 3 and 4) to
the City Council for their approval. Kies seconded the
motion. All "ayes". Motion carried.
MANAGERS REPORT
Rodocker reported that Board Member Mike Sand was at
Stonehill Care Facility for rehabilitation and it would be
difficult for him to attend meetings at this time.
The recertification process for minibus riders was expected
to be complete by April of2007, but will probably take a
little longer.
The legislature portion of the IPT A Board, consisting of 3 5
members of public transit agencies, is seeking to eliminate
the further funding of any more intermodal facilities in the
State ofIowa. Rodocker asked the Board if they would be
willing to sign a letter asking that this intermodal funding
not be eliminated. The Board stated that they would, and
Baker asked for a copy of the letter so he could get their
political contacts to act on the City's behalf.
Rodocker reported that he had a proposal from a new
business owner for the placement of several benches (with
advertising) on our current fixed routes. The proposal
was not acceptable, but the owner may come back with
other designs, and if appropriate, he will bring to the
Board for their consideration.
The full time Minibus Dispatcher position was reinstated,
and a civil service test resulted in 18 eligible applicants.
Seventeen have completed applications, and hopefully in
November the position will be filled.
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BOARD COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
Connie Booth
Secretary
Rodocker reported that mOT indicated that Dubuque was
eligible for two fixed route replacement buses, and
after amending the Transit Improvement Program and
the holding of a public hearing for approval of same,
they came back and reported that the vehicles in question
had already been replaced. No vehicle in KeyLine's fleet is
up for replacement for at least 4-5 years. Rodocker
informed the Board that he was going to Chicago at the end
of the month to see the latest in new buses and attend
conference sessions. He stated that a good maintenance
program will keep the buses running long enough to meet
the age and mileage requirements for replacement.
Lightcap suggested that they, as a Board should develop
their goals, so they are a proactive Board.
Strohmeyer asked if the trolley buses were brought in under
a tourism grant. Rodocker said no, they were the
replacement for the fixed route 1976 buses, which mOT
first told him were at the top of the list for replacement.
After a short discussion, the Board asked Rodocker to see if
there was a chance that Greyhound Park, the boat or motels
would be interested in partially funding a trolley route.
Rodocker said he would check and report back to the
Board.
Hearing no further comments, Lightcap said adjournment
was in order. Stedman so moved. Kies seconded. All
"ayes". Motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 5:45
p.m.
These minutes passed, approved and adopted on this 9th day of November, 2006
George Enderson, Jr., Vice Chairman
Dubuque Transit Trustee Board