VTA Advisory Board
December 13, 2013
The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Advisory Board met Friday, December 13, 2013 at 9:00 AM in the offices of the Transit Authority, 11 A Street, Edgartown. Present were Alice Butler (Oak Bluffs), Lenny Jason (Chilmark), John Alley (West Tisbury), Connie Teixeira (Tisbury), June Manning (Aquinnah), Angela Grant (VTA) and Lois Craine (VTA). Also present were Richard Townes (VTA Drivers’ Council, Tony Teixeira and Bob Dusa (VTA operator). Absent were Lou Paciello (Edgartown) and Mary Beth Grady (Disabled Commuters’ Representative).
The meeting was called to order at 9:21AM.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
In the absence of Mr. Paciello who took notes during the Audit presentation at the November 21 meeting the Minutes of that meeting were tabled.
Ridership FY14
Ridership reports (attachment A) were distributed and discussed. Ms. Grant pointed out that ridership for FY14 was up 4.56% overall and up each month consistently.
Capital Plan update
Ms. Grant reported on Capital projects under way. Expansion and upgrade of the fuel island fire suppression system and replacement of piping in the wash bay are planned. Cape Light Compact will upgrade the exterior light, install motion sensors indoors and an replace all ballasts and interior lights at no cost to the VTA.
Veterans Fare
Ms. Grant recommended extending the same discount offered to persons over 65 or Veterans showing identification. The present 50% fare will vary with proposed fare increases. Mr. Alley moved to extend the discount to Veterans effective January 1, 2014 and Ms. Teixeira seconded. M/s/c.
Fare Increase
Ms. Grant reported two public hearings were held December 5th and detailed the comments heard which were all in favor. Notices and articles were published in the local papers, on line and broadcast on the local community television station in both English and Brazilian Portuguese. Mr. Alley moved to vote to recommend the multiyear fare increases as outlined in attachment B. Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c.
C.O.L.A.
Ms. Grant recommended that a C.O.L.A. for VTA employees continue to be delayed due to funding.
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 AM.
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