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Minutes Transit Bd 1 10 02DATE: M1NUTES DUBUQUE TRANSIT TRUSTEE BOARD Thursday, January 10, 2002 TIME: 4:15 P.M. PLACE: Carnegie Stout Public Library 3rd Floor INC Room, 11th & Bluff Streets, Dubuque, Iowa MEMBERS PRESENT: Bemis, Sand, Lightcap, Stedman MEMBERS ABSENT: Enderson OTHERS PRESENT: Munson-Booth/KeyLine, Healey/drivers APPROVAL OF M1NUTES Bemis called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m. Stedman OF DECEMBER 13, 2001, made a motion to approve the minutes of the December 13, BOARD MEETING 2001, meeting as circulated. Sand seconded. Motion carried. MANAGER'S REPORT Munson reported that the Transit Department budget hearing is scheduled for February 24 at the Library. He asked those present if they planned to attend the meeting and the meat before hand. Munson stated that he is working on a new purchases of services contract with Project Concern, whereby we purchase the services of their drivers only. Revisions are still going on, but Munson asked the Board to authorize Chairman Bemis to sign the agreement when it is ready. He is aiming for a February 1 start date and therefore, cannot walt for the March meeting. After much discussion, Lightcap so moved. Stedman seconded. Motion carried. A second agreement, with the City of East Dubuque to provide mini bus service, was discussed. A copy of the proposed contract, already approved by the East Dubuque City Council, has been presented to the City Manager. Board members will receive copies to review. Copies of the final signed contract will be given to the Board at the March meeting. Discussion followed. Munson stated that a light duty van and a minibus w~ll be given to KeyLine for use in providing this service. MINUTES - Page 2 BOARD COMMENTS None PUBLIC COMMENTS Healey asked if the union would get a copy of the proposed contracts. Munson said yes, that it was public information. Lightcap asked about repair of the present minibuses by the manufacturer. Munson said one was done and another one would go as soon as it could be arranged. Lightcap asked about the new fixed route buses. Munson stated that they are progressing according to schedule and should be ready for the anticipated March 29 delivery date. Radios, signs, fareboxes and lettering need to be added before they can be put into service. Discussion followed regard'mg the present fleet and disposition of old buses when new ones arrive. Heating no further comments from those present, Bemis called for a motion to adjourr~ Sand so moved Stedman seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Connie Booth Secretary These minutes passed, approved and adopted tiffs ]~J~day of March 2002. Mic~tael ~. ~a~d, Secretary~ Dubuque Transit Trustee Board