VTA Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
September 17, 2009
The Martha’s Vineyard Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board met on Thursday September 17, 2009 at 1:30 PM in the offices of the Transit Authority, 11 A Street in Edgartown. Present were Alice Butler (Oak Bluffs), John Alley (West Tisbury) , Connie Teixeira (Tisbury), June Manning (Aquinnah), Lenny Jason (Chilmark) and Mary Beth Grady, (non voting disabled commuters’ representative), Angela Grant, Administrator (VTA), Darren Morris(TCI) and Lois Craine (VTA).
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 PM.
Approval of Minutes:
Ms. Manning moved to approve the minutes of April 30, 2009, Mr. Alley seconded
M/s/c.
Updates and Reports:
TCI
Mr. Morris reported that hiring drivers on H2B visa extensions did not meet all expectations and TCI will look in to other visa programs.
Ridership
Ms. Grant reported decreased ridership in June and July, a l\slight increase in August with the most significant growth remaining in the off season.
Draft FY09 Financials
Ms. Grant reported an increase in 5311 funds and town assessments remaining the same..
ARRA Capital/Operational
Ms Grant reported a change in Federal Stimulus funding to allow 10% use as operating. Discussion followed
Funding FY10
Ms Grant explained that changes in the scope of Federal funds will allow the VTA to use some “New Freedom” funds to avoid drastic cuts to off season routes added during the Pilot Program.
RMV
Ms. Grant advised the Board that the RMV lease ended in May and no rent has been paid. Discussion about advertising the space followed.
The meeting adjourned at 3:05PM
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