VTA Advisory Board
September 30, 2010
The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Advisory Board met Thursday October 21, 2010 at 9:30 AM in the offices of the Transit Authority, 11 A Street, Edgartown. Present were Alice Butler (Oak Bluffs), John Alley (West Tisbury), Lou Paciello (Edgartown) June Manning (Aquinnah), Lenny Jason (Chilmark), Connie Teixeira (Tisbury), Angela Grant (VTA) and Lois Craine (VTA).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES;
Mr. Alley moved to accept the Minutes of July 20, 2010. Mr. Paciello seconded. M/s/c.
RIDERSHIP;
Ridership reports were distributed and discussed. Although July 2010 saw record numbers FY11 remains level.
OLD BUSINESS;
Ms. Grant asked the Board to consider the increased costs incurred by the VTA for travel due to the Steamship Authority not recognizing the VTA as a government entity. This means that no excursion rates or discounts are given. Ms. Grant added that the increase in ambulance rates November 1st will be a hardship for the Medivan service but should not apply as the Medivan has standing reservations and does not displace automobiles. Ms. Grant will contact Mr. Hanover to discuss these issues.
NEW BUSINESS;
Audited financials for FY10 were distributed and discussed. Ms. Grant reported State funding is still level funded. The cost to the Towns will increase by 2.5% as budgeted. Insurance costs were down and fuel costs up with the VTA selling fuel to Municipalities and therefore keeping higher inventories.
Ms. Grant reported that the State is funding the installation of new fareboxes as part of an interoperability initiative. MBTA Charlie cards will be accepted for fare payment. The VTA hopes installation will be completed Spring 2011.
Ms. Grant asked the Board to authorize the VTA Administrators 3% COLA consistent with that received by employees. Mr. Alley so moved. Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c.
The meeting adjourned at 10:42AM
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