VTA Advisory Board
January 5, 2012
The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Advisory Board met Thursday, January 5, 2012 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), Peter Hefler (Tisbury Finance Committee), Angela Grant (VTA) and Lois Craine (VTA).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Teixeira moved to accept the Minutes of September 16, 2011. Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c.
Ridership Update
Ridership reports were distributed and discussed. Ms.Grant noted an increase each month this fiscal year.
Beyond Boston, a Mass Dept. of Transportation initiative update
Ms. Grant advised the Board that meetings continue. The State Auditor’s office may be of help in collecting unpaid local assessments.
Financial reports through October 11
Ms. Grant reported revenue even and expenses up slightly with continuing fuel increases.
Management Services Contract Award
Ms. Craine reported that after evaluation of the two submissions with Ms. Butler and Lauren Thomas their recommendation is that the contract be awarded to Transit Connection Inc. Ms. Teixiera so moved and Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c.
Edgartown Visitors Center Update
Ms. Grant reported that the VTA and the Town of Edgartown are formalizing an agreement for a one year lease with one year options. Egress from the second floor must be addressed first. Mr. Toomey has agreed to retain the post office lease and the rear building. Commercial vending space will be leased and a separate ticket sales area will be staffed by the VTA. Ms. Teixeira motioned to approve entering into an agreement with the Town contingent upon the egress issue being solved. Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c.
The meeting adjourned at 11:10AM.
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