VTA Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
October 30, 2008
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board met on Thursday October 30, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the offices of the Transit Authority located at 11 A Street in Edgartown. Present were Alice Butler (Oak Bluffs), Len Jason (Chilmark), John Alley (West Tisbury) , Connie Teixeira (Tisbury), Ken Johnson (Edgartown), June Manning (Aquinnah), Mary Beth Grady (disabled commuters’ representative), Angela Grant, Administrator (VTA) and Lois Craine (VTA).
The meeting was called to order at 2:10PM.
Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Alley made a motion to approve the minutes of September 25, 2008, Ms. Teixeira seconded. M/s/c
Updates and Reports:
West Tisbury
Ms. Grant reported use of the West Tisbury old fire station uneventful so far. Mr. Alley requested route specific schedules. Discussion followed.
E.B.Collins
Ms. Teixeira made a motion to dedicate the VTA building to E.B. Collins, Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c
Additional Service Requests
Ms. Grant reported strong off season ridership with requests for additional service for next off season.
Old Business:
Ms. Manning commented that there seem to be elderly people up island whose trip needs are not always being met. Ms. Grant advised that the VTA has an application for New Freedom money for just such application and the VTA consumer Advisory Group is the place to bring such concerns.
New Business:
Financials
Financials were distributed and discussed.
9C
Ms. Grant reported that the Governor made no cuts to the RTAs.
Question 1
Ms. Grant advised the Board of question 1 on the State ballot. Discussion followed.
COLA
Ms. Grant asked the Board to approve the Administrator’s 3% COLA for FY09 on the anniversary of her date of hire. Mr. Alley made the motion, Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c
The meeting adjourned at 3:22PM.
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