May 28, 2022 | HTMMTS Boards, HTMMTS Meeting Minutes
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System
Regular Board Meeting Minutes May 25, 2022 Ferrysburg City Hall
Meeting Called to Order by President Craig Bessinger at 4:33 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: Craig Bessinger, Pat McGinnis, Cathy Pavick, Bill Cargo, Gordon Gallagher, Chris Burns, Don Reiss, Joel TePastte, Bill Cate
Absent: Kevin McLaughlin
Also Present: Scott Borg, Harbor Transit Director, Dana Appel, Finance and Compliance Director, Annelise Walker, Marketing Coordinator, Theresa Dreese, Lead Dispatcher, Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor, Molly Hruskach, Human Resources Director, Trina Robinson, Consultant, Carrie Uthe, Advisory Council
Approval March 23, 2022 HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
Motion by Bill Cargo, second by Chris Burns, to approve the minutes of the March 23, 2022 meeting. Motion carries.
Approval of Regular Agenda
Motion by Bill Cargo, second by Chris Burns, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carries.
General Business/Call to Audience
None
Discussion/Action of Payables Warrant and Financial Statements.
Motion by Bill Cargo, second by Chris Burns, to approve the payables warrant and financial statements as presented. Motion carries.
Discussion/Action on Financial Update and Statistics.
No action necessary.
Discussion/Action on Amended Capital Projects for FY2022.
Motion by Bill Cargo, second by Chris Burns, to approve the proposed amendments to the Capital Budget for 2022 FY as presented. Motion carries.
Discussion/Update on RFP Proposal for Required Service for Right Away and Land Acquisition Services.
No action necessary.
Board Approval of Progressive A/E Contract.
Motion by Bill Cargo Chris Burns to approve the contract. Motion carries with Pat McGinnis voting no.
Discussion/Update on Local Advisory Council Meeting held on May 18, 2022.
Carrie Uthe was present and remains a tireless advocate of Transit services in Northwest Ottawa County. The Advisory Council is alive and well and will continue to meet quarterly.
Marketing Report Annelise Walker
Annelise distributed new trolley brochures and the 2020-2021 Annual Report. She also shared a customer service survey that showed very favorable responses. MSU is doing a survey for us this summer in cooperation with MDOT.
Operations Update Scott Borg
Scott shared ridership statistics going back to 2017.
99.33% on time performance
Five crashes since our last meeting, injured passenger from acceleration before passenger was seated, scooter rode off the bus and a few disciplinary actions.
Director’s Report
- Scott introduced Molly Hruskach, new Human Resources Director.
- Heavy COVID infections at Harbor Transit. Unfortunate news about RouteMatch – they will no longer be actively supporting the software.
- Will have results of the triennial audit at the July meeting.
- Safety Committee is now empowered at Harbor Transit, and they will be supported (within reason) by leadership.
Farewell Pat McGinnis. Scott read a nice tribute to Mr. McGinnis who is resigning his position in Grand Haven to accept a similar position in the City of Portage.
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on July 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM at the Village of Spring Lake Administrative Offices, 102 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
May 23, 2022 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System
BOARD MEETING AGENDA May 25, 2022 AT 4:30 PM
Ferrysburg City Hall
17290 Roosevelt Rd. Room # 5, Ferrysburg, MI 49409
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval March 23, 2022 HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
4. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda
5. Approval of Regular Agenda
6. General Business/Call to Audience
7. New Business:
a. Discussion/Action of Payables Warrant and Financial Statements.
b. Discussion/Action on Financial Update and Statistics.
c. Discussion/Action on Amended Capital Projects for FY2022.
d. Discussion/Update on RFP Proposal for Required Service for Right Away and Land
Acquisition Services.
8. Board Approval of Progressive A/E Contract.
9. Discussion/Update on Local Advisory Council Meeting held on May 18, 2022.
10. Marketing Report – Annelise Walker
11. Operations Update
12. Transportation Directors Report – Scott Borg
13. Board Members Comments:
- Craig Bessinger
- Bill Cargo
- Patrick McGinnis
- Kevin Mclaughlin
- Joel TePastte
- Christine Burns
- Gordon Gallagher
- Cathy Pavick
- Don Reiss
- Bill Cate
- At Large – Open
Next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on July 27, 2022 at 4:30 PM at the Village of Spring Lake Administrative Offices, 102 West Savidge Street, Spring Lake, MI 49456
Mar 22, 2022 | HTMMTS Agenda, HTMMTS Boards
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System (HTMMTS)
BOARD MEETING AGENDA March 23, 2022 AT 4:30 PM
Spring Lake Township
102 West Savidge Street
Spring Lake, MI 49456
1. Meeting Called to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval January 26, 2022 HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes
4. Additions/Corrections to the Agenda
5. Approval of Regular Agenda
6. General Business/Call to Audience
7. New Business:
a. Discussion/Action of Payable Warrant and Financial Statements.
8. Approval of LAC Advisory Members.
a. Angie Davis will represent persons with a disability for the City of Grand Haven, MI, one-
year Term.
b. Lisa Greenwood will represent persons with a disability for the City of Grand Haven, MI,
one-year term.
c. Heather Phillips will represent persons with a disability for Grand Haven Township, one-
year term.
d. HTMMTS still has one open that needs to represent the Village of Spring Lake.
9. Discussion/Action on HTMMTS Advertising Fee.
10. Harbor Transit – Muskegon Area Transit (MATS) Regional Study update.
11. Trolley Project # 2 -2022 Pilot Spring Lake Trolley Loop.
12. HTMMTS Building update.
13. Marketing Report Annelise Walker
14. Operations Update.
15. Transportation Directors Report – Scott Borg
16. Board Members Comments:
- Craig Bessinger
- Bill Cargo
- Patrick McGinnis
- Kevin Mclaughlin
- Joel TePastte
- Christine Burns
- Gordon Gallagher
- Cathy Pavick
- Don Reiss
- Jerry Sias
- At Large – Open
The next regularly scheduled Board Meeting will be held on May 25, 2022 at 4:30 PM at City of Ferrysburg Administrative Office, 17290 Roosevelt Road.
Mar 20, 2022 | HTMMTS Meeting Minutes, Local Advisory Council
HARBOR TRANSIT MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
LOCAL ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES
February 16, 2022 at 1:15 P.M., GH Community Center
Meeting called to order by Carrie Uthe, Chairperson at 1:18PM
Members Present:
Chrysteen Moelter-Gray
Warren Roosen
Ray Harz
Norman Cunningham
Christina Shannon
Carrie Uthe
Non-Members Present:
Angie DeVries – Grand Haven, MI,
Lisa Greenwood – Grand Haven, MI,
Heather Phillips – Grand Haven, MI
Harbor Transit Staff:
Scott Borg, Transportation Director
Dana Appel, Finance/Compliance Director
Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor
John Phillips, Safety & Training Coordinator
Teresa Dreese, Lead Dispatcher
Annelise Walker, Marketing Coordinator
Trina Robinson, HTMMTS Finance Consultant
Chairperson motioned to amend the LAC Meeting Minutes on November 10, 2021 to read HTMMTS LAC meeting minutes changed from meeting agenda and approve.
Moelter-Gray 1st – Cunningham 2nd
General Business / Call to Audience
New Name: Local Advisory Council (from Committee)
Scott Borg introduced Harbor Transit staff:
Dana Appel, Finance/Compliance Director
Tom Burghardt, Operations Supervisor
John Phillips, Safety & Training Coordinator
Teresa Dreese, Lead Dispatcher
Annelise Walker, Marketing Coordinator
Trina Robinson, HTMMTS Finance Consultant
Tom Burghardt provided Rider Comparison 2016-Feb 16, 2022
Dana explained funding increases and % of increases of new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding
Dana explained funding increases and % of increases.
Revenue Report and current budget was provided
Council will determine to questions on the survey.
Should have survey ready by March 31, 2022.
Drop surveys off at Four Points, to be filled out.
Last survey covered Fare increase and interest in Beach Express
Review of Local Advisory Council Membership and Term Dates.
Council requires 10 members. Still need three members at large and representative from Spring Lake Village
Chrysteen Moelter-Gray-term expires Nov 2024 represents Momentum?
Warren Roosen-term expires Nov 2022, represents Ferrysburg
Ray Harz-term expires Nov 2024, member at large
Norman Cunningham-term expires Nov 2024, member at large
Christina Shannon-term expires Nov 2023, represents Four Points
Carrie Uthe-term expires Nov 2024 represents Spring Lake Township
Fare increase was explained along with RMPay system. This will require switching to the Cloud to run RouteMatch.
A minimum of three months advanced notification will be given to passengers before increase is implemented.
Cash payments will be accepted at the Harbor Transit office only.
Discussion on how to communicate with council member and the area/organization they represent. Scott suggested Council members attend HTMMTS Board meeting.
Discussion regarding how council members would like to receive meeting packets.
If there are passengers causing trouble, the driver should radio in, other passengers should call 911. Cameras on buses will record any situation that may occur.
Dana discussed Revenue Report and current budget
Tom discussed new buses are on order, staff shortages, COVID, and the challenges for the staff.
Scott, Transit Director discussed the new building update: still looking for land, $13.8 Million for the new building.
Linking with MATS, looking for a name for that new service.
Current employees: 10 fulltime & 20 part-time, previous 10 FT & 50 PT.
Momentum Center pickup times were discussed.
Link with MATS at Mercy Health at the Lakes the catch MATS bus or GoBus. Need to educate staff and passengers on how to use the service.
Scott stated to maintain old punch fare cards – do not expire.
Suggested to schedule round trip when calling for initial pickup.
Grand Haven Bridge will resume construction March 1st.
The Local Advisory Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022,
1:15pm at the Grand Haven Community Center
Meeting was adjourned at 2:35 by Carrie Uthe
Feb 15, 2022 | Local Advisory Council
Harbor Transit Multi-Modal Transportation System (HTMMTS) Local Advisory Council Meeting Agenda
February 16, 2022 at 1:15 P.M., Grand Haven Community Center
1. Meeting called to order. Carrie Uthe, Chairperson
2. Roll Call
- Chrysteen Moelter-Gray
- Warren Roosen
- Ray Harz
- Norman Cunningham
- Christina Shannon
- Carrie Uthe
3. Approval of the November 10, 2021 Meeting Minutes
4. General Business / Call to Audience
5. General Business:
A. New Name: Local Advisory Council
B. Introduction of New Administrative Employees
C. Review of Ridership: include no-show
D. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Funding
E. Customer Survey
F. Review of Local Advisory Committee Membership and Term Dates
G. Fares
H. Meeting Member/Format and Suggestions/Ideas
I. Ridership Recommendations/Concerns
6. Finance Report: Dana Appel
7. Operations Supervisor Report: Tom Burghardt
8. Transportation Director Report: Scott Borg
9. General Comments/Discussions from LAC members
10. The Local Advisory Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 1:15pm at the Grand Haven Community Center
11. Adjournment
Attachments:
Harbor Transit Local Advisory Council Meeting Minutes 11/10/2021
Harbor Transit Local Advisory Council 2022 Meeting Schedule
Ridership Report
HTMMTS Board Meeting Minutes January 26, 2022
