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.
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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