VTA Advisory Board
Meeting Minutes
November 30, 2015
The Martha’s Vineyard Transit Authority Advisory Board met Monday, November 30, 2015 at 11:00 AM in the offices of the Transit Authority, 11 A Street, Edgartown. Present were Alice Butler (Oak Bluffs), June Manning (Aquinnah), Lou Paciello (Edgartown), Lenny Jason (Chilmark), Russell Ashton (Rider Community Representative OB) and Jay Grande (Tisbury). Also present were Angela Grant (VTA) and Lois Craine (VTA). Absent was John Alley (West Tisbury),
The meeting was called to order at 11:10AM.
FY15 Audit
Ms. Grant advised the Board that Bruce Norling, VTA Auditor, would be joining the meeting via telephone at 11:15AM to present the FY15 Audit and that during his conversation with the Board members management cannot be present. Ms. Grant and Ms. Craine left the meeting at 11:13AM. Mr. Jason agreed to keep a record of the conversation.
Mr. Jason’s notes; Auditor Bruce Norling reported that the VTA had adequately addressed the unfunded deficit, O.P.E.B and liability issues and Federal Grants were managed correctly. Documentation for the Audit provided by VTA staff and their work to produce it was commended.
The call ended at 11:25AM and Ms. Grant and Ms. Craine rejoined the meeting.
FY 16 Financials through October 2015
Financial reports through October 2015 were distributed and Ms. Grant advised that the first four months of FY 16 show increased revenue due to increased service and fares.
Ridership through October 2016
Ridership reports were distributed and Ms. Grant pointed out a FY 15 ridership of 1.3 million, a 6% increase and the first four months of FY 16 are so far 5.65% ahead.
Mr. Grande left the meeting at 11:25AM.
Capital Plan Update
Ms. Grant reported FY 16 Capital projects under way including 3 new buses presently under construction, Diesel Particulate Fluid (DEF) dispensing infrastructure required by Federal law for 2013 engines and building rehab projects to repair and replace systems and to add storage for the maintenance department. A Capital Plan for FY 17 to FY 21 as submitted to MassDOT was distributed. Ms. Grant pointed out a request for a vehicle to be parked in Woods Hole which will facilitate off island medical trips for which the M.V. Center for living now pays taxi rates. Along with planned vehicle replacements are maintenance equipment replacements and further building renovations at A Street and Church Street. Ms. Manning moved to approve the FY 2017-2021 Capital Plan as presented and Mr. Ashton seconded. M/s/c.
Regional Transit Plan Study Update
Ms. Grant reported that the final version of the plan is now available on line through the VTA website. The Board will be asked to consider the recommendations presented in the report annually.
C.O.L.A.
The C.O.L.A. was tabled until considered by the Audit and Finance Subcommittee.
New Business
Ms. Grant asked the Board to approve the updated VTA Procurement Policy. Mr. Jason so moved and Ms. Manning seconded. M/s/c.
The meeting adjourned at 11:59AM
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