Saginaw Transit Authority Regional Services
March 24, 2008
12 noon
PRESENT: Carl Ruth ( 12:06 ); Valerie Hoffman, Jeanne Swank; Dennis Morrison; Nita Williams; Dorothy Allen; Karen Courneya and Kevin Camese
EXCUSED: None
ABSENT: Daniel LaPan
STAFF: Sylvester Payne; Paul Kekel and Mark Megoran
GUESTS: None
Mr. Camese called the meeting to order at 12:01 p.m.
II. Pledge of Allegiance - Led by Mr. Camese
III. Prayer - Led by Mr. Payne
IV. Roll Call - Mr. Payne
Ms. Courneya motioned to approve the Agenda, Mr. Morrison supported the motion, there were no nay votes, and the Agenda was approved.
VI. Approval and Filing of Minutes
A) Board Meeting: February 25, 2008
B) Strategic Planning: March 17, 2008
C) Finance Committee Meeting: March 17, 2008
D) Personnel & Policy Committee Meeting: March 17, 2008
Mr. Camese asked the Board if there were any corrections on any of the Minutes. Mr. Payne noted that under the Planning minutes Mrs. Williams was not included but was in attendance and the correction would be made. Mr. Morrison made the motion to approve the minutes as a whole with the correction. Mrs. Swank supported the motion to approve the minutes, there were no nay votes, and the minutes were approved with correction.
VII. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
VIII. Transit Advisory Committee Remarks
There were no TAC comments.
A) Strategic Planning
Mrs. Swank gave a detailed report of the Planning Committee meeting which was held on March 17, 2008 . By a consensus of the Board it was decided to hold the Annual Board Retreat on Friday April 25, 2008 12 noon at the Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce offices.
B) Finance
Mr. Morrison gave a report of the details of the Finance Committee Meeting, which was held on March 17, 2008 .
i. Resolution #03.01.08 Transportation Agreement between STARS and Saginaw Charter Township
Mr. Morrison made a motion for the approval of Resolution# 03.01.08, Mrs. Hoffman supported the motion, there were no nay votes, and Resolution# 03.01.08 was approved.
ii. Resolution #03.02.08 Transportation Agreement between STARS and Saginaw Charter Township
Mr. Morrison made a motion for the approval of Resolution# 03.02.08, Mrs. Hoffman supported the motion, there were no nay votes, and Resolution# 03.02.08 was approved.
iii. Resolution #03.03.08 Adoption of FY 2009 Budget Calendar
Mr. Morrison made a motion for the adoption of Resolution# 03.03.08, Mrs. Hoffman supported the motion, there were no nay votes and Resolution# 03.03.08 was approved.
C) Personnel & Policy
i. Resolution #03.05.08 – Approval of Policy#IT-1 Computer/Electronic Communication Usage.
Ms. Courneya made the motion to approve, Mr. Morrison supported the motion, after a brief discussion there was 1 nay vote and Resolution# 03.05.08 was approved.
i. Resolution #03.04.08 – Approval to Receive and File 2007 Audit Report.
Mr. Morrison made a motion to approve, Mrs. Williams supported the motion, there were no nay votes and Resolution# 03.04.08 was approved.
XI. Chairperson's Report
APTA Legislative Conference, March 9-11, 2008 - Mr. Camese gave a detailed report to the Board about the APTA Legislative Conference that he, Mr. Payne, and Mr. Kekel attended earlier this month. Mr. Camese stated that he believes that everything went well and that all of the Congressmen and Representatives for the area have come to know both himself and Mr. Payne. Mr. Camese stated that he is pleased to report that he felt that he and Mr. Payne have done everything required regarding seeking the necessary support for funding though frustrated with the thought of possibly losing future appropriations.
Mr. Payne requested the board note the report from the Governor's Task Force schedule. The Task Force will meet in Frankenmuth in August and Mr. Payne would like the board's presence.
XIII. Board Comments
Mrs. Hoffman questioned the thought of changing the Monday meetings to possibly Tuesdays.
Ms. Courneya Complimented the staff on the fine audit report.
XIV. Adjournment
Mrs. Williams motioned to adjourn the Board meeting at 12:40 p.m. Mr. Morrison supported the motion, there were no nay votes and the meeting was adjourned.
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Karen Courneya, Secretary Date