VTA Advisory Board
September 16, 2011
The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Advisory Board met Friday September 16, 2011 at 9:30 AM in the offices of the Transit Authority, 11 A Street, Edgartown. Present were Alice Butler (Oak Bluffs), June Manning (Aquinnah), (Connie Teixeira (Tisbury), Lou Paciello (Edgartown), Noreen Flanders ( Dukes County Treasurer), Lauren Thomas (VTA), Angela Grant (VTA) and Lois Craine (VTA).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES;
Ms. Teixeira moved to accept the Minutes of April 8, 2011. Ms. Manning seconded. Mr. Jason abstained. M/s/c.
Ridership Update;
Ridership reports were distributed and discussed.
Other Post Employment Benefits discussion;
Ms. Grant updated the Board on the Dukes County Pooled OPEB Trust and asked the Board to vote to sign the formal Joinder Agreement. Ms. Grant will attend meetings with Ms. Thomas as alternate. Ms. Manning so moved, Ms. Teixeira seconded. M/s/c.
Regional Transportation Plan/Transportation Improvement Plan/ Unified Planning Work Program;
Ms. Grant advised the Board that the Martha’s Vineyard Commission has updated all three with review and updated information from the VTA. Ms. Grant reported on meetings held with DOT and the Commission about the importance of the 6 bus stops remaining in the design of the new blinker roundabout.
VTA Advisory Board Bylaws;
Ms. Grant asked the Board to review and help present changes to update the VTA Advisory Board Bylaws. Ms. Teixeira will work with Ms. Grant on the changes.
Cape Cod Municipal Health Group proposed health insurance changes;
Ms. Flanders updated the Board as a representative of the Cape Cod Municipal Health Group on proposed changes to healthcare plans due to new legislation. New and higher deductibles, copays and drug costs are all planned to be in place by July 1, 2012 after a final vote on October 5, 2011.
Tisbury Emergency Management Planning/ Connie Teixeira;
Ms. Teixeira relayed the concerns raised at meetings of the Tisbury Emergency Planning group. Ms. Grant advised that the VTA is always available when called upon by the Police or Fire Departments during an emergency. Mr. Jason suggested an updated statement be sent to the Police, Sheriff and Fire departments.
Ms. Grant asked the Board to vote to fund the 3% cost of living raise for VTA employees for FY12. Ms. Manning so moved, Ms.Teixeira seconded. M/s/c.
Mr. Paciello relayed the thanks of the Edgartown Police Department for the help that video from the buses provides.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10AM.
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