Regular HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
November 19, 2025
City of Grand Haven
1. Meeting called to order by President Ashley Latch at 4:31 PM.
2. Roll Call:
Present: Bessinger, Cargo, Cate, Gallagher, Latch, Lyon, McIntyre, Selner, & TePasste
Absent: Pavick & Whittemore
Also Present:
Appel (Finance), Borg (Executive Director), Dumbrell (HR), Jones (Safety), Walker (Marketing), & Woline (Finance)
3. Unscheduled Public Appearances / Call to Audience:
None
4. Approval of Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of September 24, 2025 Regular Board Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Bills Memo in the amount of $805,393.19
c. Receive Financial Statements
d. Review of FY2026/FY2027 Estimated Budget
e. Receive Local Advisory Council (LAC) Meeting Minutes
f. Approval to Continue Membership of LAC Members
Motion by Cargo, second by TePasste to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Motion carried.
5. Report:
a. Marketing
Walker reported on:
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Two 30-second ads running on Comcast
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Various community engagement events, including the November 5 Travel Training Class attended by 30 people, free rides to local food pantries (November 17–December 31), and trolley rides to Spring Lake Sparkle (November 29–December 20)
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McIntyre asked about suggesting locations of food pantries; Walker reported to let her know of any
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Advertising update: 11 active advertisers with 14 bus wraps
b. Operations
Borg reported on:
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Total ridership is about the same as last year, but down overall. Cargo asked to see comparisons to pre-COVID ridership in future reports
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Trinity at the Lakes ridership is up over the same period last year
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No-shows continue to trend downward
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There were no reportable accidents, injuries, or breakdowns for the previous two months
c. Transportation
Borg reported on:
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The pre-bid meeting for the new facility is December 3
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The Department of Labor (DOL) certified the construction grant. The grant required resubmission following the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) approval to modify vehicle propulsion from electric to propane
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Grand Haven Township approved the special land use application on November 3
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NEPA reevaluation will be completed on the abandoned house and two other structures on the property, allowing demolition of the buildings in the spring of 2026
6. Board Member Comments:
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Borg welcomed Lyon to the board and introduced new employee Jones
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Lyon asked about arrangements for “Jeepfest” in August 2026 so attendees can ride to and from the festival site on Harbor Island (rides are currently advertised as originating on Harbor Island)
7. Meeting Adjourned:
4:56 PM
8. Next Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting:
4:30 PM, January 28, 2026
Grand Haven Township
1330 168th Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Respectfully Submitted,
Bill Cate
Secretary